Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 430 Oh dear~ my little lover, don't worry...

"This song..." Jing Tian paused slightly, unsure how to comment.

"How was it?" Qi Hui asked with a curious smile.

"It sounds nice, very good." Jing Tian pondered for a moment and gave her evaluation:

"But why does it sound so melancholic? And a girl's melancholy at that?" Suddenly, Jing Tian thought of something, her gaze sharpened, and she slowly asked:

"Also, why are all the songs you write about girls?"

The song "Cage" describes the tragic death of a girl trapped at the bottom of the sea, filled with despair.

And now this song... well, "Mandarin Duck Play"

Jing Tian glanced at the paper, a question forming in her mind. The lyrics and the melody sounded like those of a melancholy young woman.

"Well..." Qi Hui coughed lightly, clenching his fist. He couldn't very well admit that he had copied it, could he?
His eyes immediately darted around, and he spouted a bunch of nonsense:
"As you know, creators like us tend to be more emotional, and I'm more likely to resonate with certain things."

"Hmph... You think you can connect with girls?" Jing Tian's gaze was unfriendly: "Tell me, how many girls have you ruined in the past?"

“Not a single one!” Qi Hui sighed softly and said slowly, “Actually, I wanted to indulge in sensual pleasures and live a life of unbridled joy, but unfortunately…”

"What's a pity?" Jing Tian's gaze was deep.

You actually feel sorry about it?!

"Unfortunately, before it even started, I met an angelic girl." Qi Hui sighed softly.
"She occupied my heart, leaving no room for any other woman."

"Pah!" Jing Tian blushed more and more as she listened, gently sitting on Qi Hui's lap and pressing her forehead against his, asking, "Who is that girl? She's so amazing!"

Qi Hui hugged her waist and chuckled, "Yeah, who is it? It's so hard to guess..."

As he spoke, he pecked her red lips.

"Let's go!" Jing Tian pulled Qi Hui up and walked out of the study.

"Hey, wait a minute, let me change my clothes, I'll go record the song like this..."

"No recording today."

"Then what are we doing?"

"Come inside!"

She then pulled Qi Hui into the bedroom, where she bit her hair tie and slowly put her hair up.

……

Huayi
They specifically allocated an office for Guo Fan so he could work on storyboards and storyboards.

Besides Guo Fan, there are two or three screenwriters, and producer Chen Guofu.
These people would discuss and argue from time to time.
They each have their own understanding of "Ghost Blows Out the Light," and sometimes they even disagree with the original author, Tianxia Bachang's, ideas.

You're just a novelist, what do you know about "Ghost Blows Out the Light"?
I respect you, but what you're saying is wrong. That's not how you do reading comprehension!
After many stumbles and setbacks, the storyboards and panels were revised and reworked repeatedly.
Guo Fan is an avid reader; aside from "The Three-Body Problem," he has read almost all of Liu Cixin's novels by heart.

He's read not only Liu Cixin's works, but also the "Ghost Blows Out the Light" series, the "Tomb Raiders" series, and the "Dragon Raja" series.
Of course, he found the latter difficult to watch, and the updates were also slow, so he simply gave up.

Liu Cixin is still the best, and Tianxia Bachang is also good. It would be even better if they had a higher understanding of the works!

For this film, *Mojin: The Lost Legend*, they need to balance the interests of fans of the original novel and casual viewers.

Balancing the requirements of the original work and the review requirements

It is also necessary to balance the original plot with the original plot.

With so many requirements, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's like dancing in shackles.
In the office, Guo Fan took deep drags on his cigarette. The rich smoke swirled around his mouth and nose, making him feel somewhat better about his uncomfortable and depressed mood.
But with his other hand, he was writing furiously, recording all the difficulties and problems he had encountered during this period. Adapting the original work is really difficult, but he will inevitably encounter similar situations when he makes science fiction films in the future.
"It seems Qi Hui mentioned that he also has a movie or TV series adapted from a novel?" Guo Fan thought to himself.

He thought about what they had talked about before. Could Qi Hui also be facing the same difficulties as him?

Besides Guo Fan and his group, Hua Yi was also busy.
The three main characters are Hu Bayi, Yang Shirley, and Fatty Wang.
Now that the first two have been decided, Qi Hui and Jing Tian, ​​who should play the role of Fatty Wang?

Wang Zonglei and Wang Zongjun huddled together, flipping through the files of numerous actors on a tablet.

During this period, news of "Mojin: The Lost Legend" had already leaked out, and artists within Huayi Brothers Entertainment began frantically making moves and constantly seeking connections.

Some well-informed people applied to play the role of Fatty Wang, regardless of whether they were fat or not.

Those who were out of the loop were vying for the role of Hu Bayi.

Female artists also began to compete fiercely, trying to win the role of Shirley Yang.

Wang Zongjun and Wang Zonglei ignored all of this; they wanted to find an actor who was not inferior to Qi Hui to counterbalance Qi Hui.
At the same time, you can't afford to strain the relationship, otherwise the collaboration will fall through, and that actor might just break his leg with a "crack".
The fates of Wu Ershan and Zhen Zidan are still fresh in everyone's mind; there's nothing Qi Hui wouldn't dare to do.
Although there is no evidence to prove that he broke the legs of the two men, suspicion does not require evidence.

What if it's him?

So, don't be fooled by this guy's seemingly warm and friendly exterior; he's actually cunning and ruthless.

A broken leg is a minor matter, and Huayi executives don't care, but if it causes filming delays, that's a big problem!

Therefore, the actor playing Fatty Wang not only had to keep Qi Hui in check, but also had to be exceptionally tactful and avoid direct conflict with Qi Hui.

After reviewing numerous actor profiles, Huang Bo was the only one who met all the above requirements and also somewhat matched the character's physical appearance.

He's a film emperor, and his box office appeal is no less than Qi Hui's.
She has high emotional intelligence and knows how to get along with people. Although she is not good-looking, she can still get along well with actors and celebrities from all walks of life.
Even Lin Zhiling has a good relationship with him.
Dealing with Qi Hui should be no problem

The two brothers discussed it and quickly made a decision, then began looking for investors.
With the three lead actors confirmed, the remaining roles will be offered to other interested investors.

Why did Wang Zongjun react so strongly to being offered the lead female role?

Because it's all about profit!

However, since it concerned casting, Qi Hui was also called to the scene.
There's nothing else to it, it's just that they can't stand seeing Qi Hui so carefree. Guo Fan had this thought, and Wang Zonglei had the same thought.

Anyway, you only have the right to make suggestions, and Guo Fan only has the right to make suggestions. How can we not make you work overtime?
Qi Hui didn't want to come at all, but he still had to put on a show of politeness.
"Let me start by sharing my thoughts," Qi Hui said, taking out a cigarette, lighting it with a lighter from the table, and taking a drag before speaking.

"I believe that the selection of actors should prioritize safety; accidents must not occur during filming or release."

"Think about it, everyone, there's been quite a few things happening in the entertainment industry this year," Qi Hui said emphatically after scanning the room. "They're almost turning into legal news programs!"

Jaycee Chan, Zhang Mo, Li Daimo, Huang Haibo, and Ning Caishen... Damn it, they said "Dragon Gate Inn 2" would be released next year, but what happened?

Bananas my foot! He, Qi, had never seen one before his stroke of incredible luck... Oh, no wonder the Dragon Gate Escort Agency is so abstract.

He also accurately predicted Zhang Yimou's poem "Man Jiang Hong," suggesting that it was written while he was still writing.

In addition to the above, Zhang Yaoyang, who played Brother Crow, was also arrested.

Because Brother Crow starred in the classic Hong Kong film "Prison on Fire," netizens jokingly called this year's "Prison on Fire" of the entertainment industry, and even photoshopped a poster to post online.
I have to say, it's awesome!

Upon hearing Qi Hui's statement, both Wang Zonglei and Chen Guofu nodded in satisfaction. What he said was quite right.

Although it's nonsense, it's correct nonsense.
"Come on, let's continue."

"That's all." Qi Hui's smile remained unchanged as he casually stuffed the lighter into his pocket.
"That's it?" Chen Guofu's face darkened. You just said a bunch of correct but useless things?

That's it?

(End of this chapter)