Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 290 What Chairman? When you're working, you use your job title!

Upon hearing this question, Lao Ling, Xiao Zhang, and Jing Tian also looked at Qi Hui with curiosity.

This film was solely funded by Qi Hui, so they were unaware of the specific financial details.

"Hehehe." Qi Hui laughed, "The total investment in this film is seventy million, which exceeds the cost of most films nowadays."

Actually, the total budget was fifty million.

However, Qi Hui's acting fee, the director's fee, and Jing Tian's fee have not yet been included in the calculation.

So, claiming 70 million isn't unreasonable, is it?
Of course, Qi Hui paid the salaries of Lao Ling, Xiao Zhang, and the other actors.

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts; these kinds of things shouldn't affect their relationship.

so much? !

Upon hearing this, almost all the reporters and photographers looked surprised.

This investment is enough to make a decent movie.

It's worth noting that Liu Yifei starred in "The Four Great Constables," which featured a star-studded cast and a renowned director, yet the total investment was only 8000 million yuan.

"Director Qi Hui," someone from Youku raised their hand and asked, "Is this film, like 'Love is Not Blind,' also solely funded?"

Youku once wanted to invest in Qi Hui, but after asking around, they found that Qi Hui didn't seem to be willing to accept investment from others.

"More or less." Qi Hui nodded: "This film is produced solely by our company."

At this point, Qi Hui paused and said, "Actually, I also want to find investment, but web dramas are not very popular in the industry."

"Director Qi Hui, when will 'The Beginning' be released to viewers?" An iQiyi representative raised their hand and asked, "I see that viewers are very much looking forward to it."

Qi Hui chuckled to himself; the people at iQiyi were quite easy to talk to.

Why is that?
Despite thinking this, Qi Hui remained calm and slowly said, "I cannot give a specific time. There are many difficulties in filming 'The Beginning'."

"This drama is a suspense drama about time loops. The scenes are repeated many times, the logical process needs to be meticulous, and the actors' performances need to be progressively enhanced in the same way. It is a great test for our actors and crew members."

"Director Sun..."

Someone else raised their hand to ask a question, but this time, it was Sun Molong.

Besides Sun Molong, Jing Tian, ​​Lao Ling, and Xiao Zhang were also asked questions.

The information was released to the outside world within a limited scope.

Having obtained this information, the reporters left satisfied.

A massive investment of 7 million, an entertainment industry that's not optimistic about web dramas, a complex plot, meticulous logical thinking... once these elements are released, they're sure to generate a lot of buzz.

Especially since it is related to Qi Hui.

Qi Hui frequently causes numerous online controversies.

Soon, the press conference content was uploaded to major video websites, quickly attracting the attention of netizens.

"Awesome, investing 70 million to produce a web series."

"If it were like Da Peng's 'Men's Diary' with only six episodes, then it would cost ten million per episode on average."

"Holy crap, now that you calculate it this way, I suddenly feel like I'm not watching a web series, but some kind of damn gold!"

"What's with all of a sudden looking forward to it?"

"I'm more looking forward to seeing Miss Jing Tian. How come I never noticed how beautiful she is before?"

"Exactly, the historical costumes in 'The Warring States' aren't good-looking, and the policewoman in 'Ultimate Decoding' is too tough. How can they be as good as 'The Beginning'?"

"This shows that Qi Hui is particularly good at photographing Jing Tian."

"Are there physical copies of the 'Beginning' poster? I'd like to get one for my collection."

"Go to the bookstore and ask. They have posters for 'Zhiyin Manke' and 'Kaiduan' should have them too."

"???"

What the heck is "Zhiyin Manke"?

……

set.

The monitoring room of the Jialin City Public Security Bureau... Of course, the name Jialin City is fictional.

This police station was built from an abandoned police station.

The props team has already set up the computers and other equipment, and Lao Sun has checked them over to make sure everything is in order.

On set, several lighting technicians and cinematographers chatted and adjusted their equipment, appearing quite relaxed.

"Our director must have a lot of free time."

"Haha, tens of millions of dollars to make a web series, it looks like a lot of fun."

"Young people always like to try things that are different, I understand~"

Qi Hui entered the conference room and slowly surveyed the film set.

Upon seeing Qi Hui's arrival, the lighting technicians and photographers were slightly taken aback, composed themselves somewhat, coughed, and continued adjusting their equipment.

Soon, the actors began to enter.

This scene depicts the protagonists, Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing, being brought to the police station and recounting their cyclical events, followed by a brief meeting among the officers regarding the interrogation report. The role of Detective Captain Zhang Cheng is played by Ling Xiaosu.

He has now met Qi Hui's requirements; his complexion is rough and dark, and the appearance of a veteran police officer is basically up to standard.

Dye his hair a little more white, and that'll be about right.

As for how Lao Ling did it... he actually went fishing in Hainan Province for a few days, wearing only sunglasses and not even wearing a hat.

He was fishing by imperial decree and had a great time; even Tang Yifei couldn't stop him.

After a while, it will be about right.

He fishes by the sea, doing lure fishing, and also likes to fish for grouper near the shore.

Tang Yifei once complained that she killed fish until her hands were sore and ate fish until she was sick of it.

Now, she loses her appetite whenever she sees grouper.

Xiao Zhang plays the impetuous apprentice, policeman Jiang Feng.

He was originally offered the role of the chivalrous Lu Xiaoyu, but he didn't want it, so he was given the role of Jiang Feng instead.

Lu Xiaoyu then gave up her place to Liu Haoran, a new actor introduced by Xiao Zhang.

Qin Feng from Detective Chinatown
If I remember correctly, this man was Zhang's best man at his wedding.

I don't know how they met.

But this is actually a good thing. Liu Haoran is sixteen years old this year, which is perfect for the role of a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur).

Despite his young age, he will likely travel to Thailand with Chen Sicheng next year to film "Detective Chinatown".

The role of Director Du Jingsong is played by Tang Jing, who is the deputy director of the Navy Political Department and a division-level cadre.

She's an actress too!

In the original novel, this role was played by Liu Tao.

Perhaps as a guest appearance to repay a favor, Liu Tao's portrayal of the bureau chief lacked authority and instead appeared somewhat impatient.

In addition, there are three other roles played by talented actors that Xiao Yang found.

……

Director's studio.

After inspecting the film set, Qi Hui returned to the director's booth to prepare to direct the scene.

But then, Sun Molong, holding a megaphone, plopped down in his seat, looking very imposing.

"Oh..." He sighed comfortably, glanced at the monitor in front of him, and adjusted the speaker in his hand.

I feel that this is the complete me.

He's been a director for a long time, and it just doesn't feel right for him not to be an assistant director anymore.

But soon, Sun Molong realized something was wrong; someone was watching him from the shadows.

She looked up and met Qi Hui's gaze.

Qi Hui: “…”

Sun Molong: "..."

The two stared at each other, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.

On set, Lao Ling, Tang Jing, and the others couldn't help but grin as they watched this scene.

The director and assistant director are hilarious!

"What are you doing?" Qi Hui asked slowly, his brows furrowing.

"Ahem, well..." Sun Molong coughed, "Chairman, I...I'm used to it..."

As he spoke, he quickly stood up and presented the megaphone in his hand with both hands.

"Old Sun, I'm not trying to be mean," Qi Hui said slowly, taking the megaphone. "You need to remember this: what's with all this talk about being the chairman?"

"Use job titles when you're at work!"

"Chairman is a position too..." Sun Molong, head held high and chest out, answered with a firm and powerful voice, standing at attention:

"Yes, director!"

Qi Hui nodded in satisfaction, picked up the megaphone, sat down, and sighed comfortably.
"All departments prepare, all irrelevant personnel evacuate, silence the scene!"

On-site sound recording, photographers in position.

The script supervisor rushed to the camera with the clapperboard, and the focus operator focused on the clapperboard.

"Scene 1, Shot 1, Action!"

Snapped!
The clapperboard clapperboard was struck, and Director Qi Hui's first scene officially began.

In the arena, Xiao Zhang sat with his elbows resting on his knees, looking very relaxed, his head slightly lowered.
"cycle?!"

"He can even come up with such an absurd reason, and..."

"Cut!" Before the first line was even finished, Qi Hui suddenly shouted.

Xiao Zhang's heart skipped a beat. Had he made a mistake right from the start?
(End of this chapter)