Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 289 Da Ran: Three More Rounds
As League of Legends becomes more and more popular, the age of the game is slowly spreading upstream and downstream.

The demand for simplification is definitely growing.

Especially for girls and office workers, the former has limited operations and the latter has limited time and place.

The pace of social operation is getting faster and faster, and short videos and fragmented games have emerged.

This provided fertile soil for the simplified MOBA game, the original "Honor of Kings".

Maybe give it a try?
By then, even if we can't defeat the penguin, we can still seize the initiative.

If it is acquired, it will also cost a lot of money.

What's more, he has the advantage of being in the entertainment industry, and he can get the artists to help promote him.

Even if we help direct traffic on Weibo, we will still have a good user scale.

"Da Cheng, what are you thinking about?"

Li Xiaoran watched Cheng Xi fall into deep thought after hearing her words, and did not click "Another Game".

"Think of something. How can we simplify the game?"

"Ah, is this true? Are you trying to cheer me up?"

Full of green:

Director Cheng must be trying to make you happy, otherwise, you can change the game if you want, this is Penguin.

Of course, Cheng Xi knew that this was not something he could just dream about right now.

If you really want to do it, you have to go back and do a lot of research.

I have had a massage and played games now.

It's time to go check out the inner room.

As soon as Da Ran saw Cheng Xi's expression, he knew what she was thinking.

So Qingqing Manman was asked to stand guard outside again.

Manman made a temporary guest appearance for a few minutes in "The Empress of China" last time, although she played the role of an unknown palace maid.

But it was also noticed by everyone.

After all, it is impossible for LSPS to ignore such a big bomb.

But it didn't make much of a splash in the industry. It was too shocking and it had no acting skills, and these two points meant that it meant that he wouldn't get any good roles.

And Da Ran also promoted her to manager, so she stayed in Yunjian to rest with peace of mind.

The treatment given by Da Ran is still good.

So while the two of them were on guard, Da Cheng enjoyed some of Da Ran's happiness.

When I saw a hazy white area on Da Ran's face.

And when Da Ran cleaned it with his little mouth.

Cheng Xi couldn't help but yell again: "One more round!"

Da Ran: “No, three more rounds!”

Zuibai Entertainment, Chairman’s Office.

Cheng Xi lay in the boss chair, feeling exhausted.

Yunjian's nap has now been completely transformed into a paradise by Da Ran.

Alas, should I go less or more?
How about going again tomorrow?
I just went there to play games.

I also took care of some work while I was there. The computer she has is quite useful.

Just as Cheng Xi was thinking about this problem, Li Wentao reported:

"Boss, the malicious grabbing of resources in recent months has basically disappeared."

"Huayi has been showing goodwill, not only handing over several investment proposals, but also wanting to invest in our project. What do you think?"

Li Wentao actually didn’t quite understand what the Wang brothers were doing. Was the entertainment industry’s leading figure bowing his head?
So I couldn't make up my mind for a moment and wanted to ask my boss what he thought.

Cheng Xi listened to Li Wentao's words and was also thinking:
Is it true that we can put aside our past grudges and everyone will be happy?
On the surface, this was the case, but Cheng Xi recalled the look of Wang Zhonglei apologizing at the dinner that day, and the cruelty revealed in his eyes.

He knew that he could not be shaken or doubted by appearances.

He must be plotting something bad behind the scenes.

However, since Huayi has made an offer, it has taken the initiative to show goodwill.

Moreover, Wang Zhonglei's brother Wang Zhongjun also called him several times, so he couldn't show such an obvious expression anymore.

Huayi is waiting for an opportunity, so am I not waiting for an opportunity too?

It depends on who can paralyze whom.

"Wentao, since they've shown goodwill, we won't be chasing them for the time being on our subsequent movie schedules."

"If you invite us to invest, we'll make a symbolic investment of several million. Of course, the project will still need to be carefully evaluated. For projects that pass the evaluation, please provide me with a report."

"As for cooperation, if he can accept the conditions of our investment, then there's no problem."

You know, the reason why Zuibai Entertainment currently has so few partners is that the investment conditions are relatively harsh.

Once you join Zuibai's crew, you don't have much say and have to follow Zuibai Entertainment's requirements completely.

The second is that the profits from investing in Zuibai projects have never been divided strictly according to the investment ratio.

Cheng Xi has to take into account the premiums for directors, screenwriters, and part-time workers.

Not all companies are receptive.

Most importantly, not much of the investment share was transferred.

Compared to many investments that mainly control 40% to 50%, Zuibai Entertainment generally controls about 70% of its investments.

With less investment, returns are also controlled.

Small companies can’t get in, and big companies think it’s useless.

Therefore, the people we cooperate with are old friends who know each other well, and this trust is built on the fact that the "Zuibai" brand has never been wrong.

Since Huayi wants to come in and can accept the conditions, there is nothing wrong with it.

"But boss, I feel that Huayi's investment in us is not that simple."

Li Wentao was still a little worried.

"It's okay. Just keep your taxes under control, and don't try to create shady contracts with me. All cooperation must strictly follow the rules."

Both sides are confident in the confrontation, so it depends on who has the stronger trump card.

Cheng Xi then asked about the progress of several recent film and television projects.

"The 4000 million yuan investment for 'Love OO' has been secured. As for the roles, according to your arrangement, Reba and Li Yitong have been cast to play the female lead, Bei Weiwei, and the second female lead, Zhao Erxi, respectively."

"As for the male lead, Gu Man strongly requested that Yang Yang play the role."

Gu Man was also deeply involved in the script adaptation of "Love O2O".

We had previously sought opinions on the suitability of the role, and Yang Yang was suggested at that time.

After the script was revised, she felt that there was no other choice except Yang Yang.

Gu Man previously had a very large say in the original work, even above the director.

That's because she holds all the copyrights, and she was also a well-known and popular writer when she adapted the work.

Moreover, each adaptation became a hit, and her voice in the drama became more and more influential.

But now Cheng Xi bought all her copyrights before she became so famous.

He also signed an exclusive contract with Zuibai Chinese website.

Now, facing the huge Zuibai Entertainment, the only right left for us to speak is the right to make suggestions.

But Cheng Xi is not a dictator, he fully trusts the vision of professionals.

However, several of Gu Man’s adaptations are still ongoing, and she wants Yang Yang to star in the subsequent ones.

Then I must first fight for Yang Yang's agency contract.

Otherwise, they would provide resources to promote other artists, pay them a salary, and let Reba act with them.

Don't even think about it.

"Let's get Yang Yang's agency contract as soon as possible. We can even have a private discussion with Yang Yang. If his company doesn't want to transfer the contract, ask him to cooperate."

"If that doesn't work, choose someone else."

If you can’t get it now, forget about it once the actor’s TV series becomes popular.

Fortunately, Yang Yang is still in his developmental stage, so it shouldn't be a problem to win him over.

"As for Nirvana in Fire, we've already signed contracts with Hu Ge and Li Xiaoran, and the 8000 million yuan in funding has been secured. With another two to three weeks of preparation, we should be able to start filming."

Cheng Xi, the director of costumes and props for Nirvana in Fire, demanded top quality, so he invested 54 million yuan in the production of 8000 episodes.

The male lead role was given to Hu Ge.

Hu Ge’s agency contract also wanted Cheng Xi, but Tangren was unlikely to let him go.

Hu Ge is also a very grateful person.

I was in a car accident in 2006. I needed over 100 stitches on my face and neck, and was nearly disfigured.

At that time, Tangren boss Cai Yinong did not give up on Hu Ge and spent a lot of money on plastic surgery.

Help him gain resources and make a comeback.

So when Tangren was not doing well later, the company was basically supported entirely by Hu Ge, and Hu Ge didn't want to leave.

Cheng Xi also admires this point.

So considering his classic performance, after weighing the pros and cons, the role was given to Hu Ge instead of Zhu Yilong.

I hope he and my Da Ran can bring a visual feast to the audience on the screen.

(End of this chapter)