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"Director Tian, ​​Sichun has been acting since she was a child. Although she didn't attend an arts school, her acting skills are definitely there. Your company is hiring, right? What do you think..."

Tian Xiaole felt quite uncomfortable being addressed so formally by Jiang Wenli. As her status in the industry rose, she had to be careful around her.

After all, he was known for being vengeful and never letting revenge linger overnight.

Those professors and experts were like green recruits in front of him.

"Sister Wenli, given the relationship between Lao Gu and Lao Tian, ​​you can just call me by my name."

Jiang Wenli smiled and nodded. Although she and Gu Changwei each went their own way, they never actually got divorced.

Moreover, Gu Changwei personally directed and wrote her new play.

"Then I'll call you Xiao Le."

Tian Xiaole nodded and asked curiously, "Sister Wenli, with your connections, Xiao Ma won't lack acting opportunities. Why do you want to sign with a talent agency?"

Ma Sichun, standing nearby, was taken aback. Was Xiao Ma calling her? She immediately protested:

"Director Tian, ​​you can just call me Sichun. Xiao Ma sounds like a boy's name."

Tian Xiaole smiled and said in a nonchalant tone, "Sure, Xiao Ma."

Rejected, Ma Sichun rolled her eyes at him, puffed out her cheeks, and took a big gulp of coffee to vent her dissatisfaction.

However, she found it amusing and relatable that this renowned director had such a childish side.

Unlike the online persona of someone who is confrontational and vengeful.

Jiang Wenli saw the interaction between the two and suddenly felt a little regretful.

My niece is great in every way, except that under their influence, she has developed a serious case of being a pretentious, artsy type.

Tian Xiaole's talent is so compelling that it is irresistibly attractive to this type of person.

Of course, if the two of them really get together, she'll be the first to approve.

But she knew very well that none of the directors were good people.

Especially Tian Xiaole, who achieved so much at such a young age, who knows how much he's been up to behind the scenes.

"Xiao Le, given the deep friendship between Lao Gu and Professor Tian, ​​Si Chun has to call you cousin."

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaole almost choked.

Jiang Wenli is good at building connections. If Ma Sichun were to adopt his persona, given that she is the "little princess" of the Northwest film circle, she could dominate the film and television industry.

"They're completely unrelated, their relationship is very distant."

Tian Xiaole explicitly refused; she had encountered people trying to curry favor before, but this was the first time she had been directly approached.

Jiang Wenli smiled; as a veteran actress, embarrassment was not an issue for her.

"Hmph, I don't care to call you that anymore."

Ma Sichun stirred her coffee, turning halfway away to express her subtle emotions.

Seeing her arrogant demeanor, Tian Xiaole had a sudden inspiration: sooner or later she would make her call him "Dad."

"Xiao Ma has a good foundation and is one of our own. Just go directly to Director Chen, and I'll put in a good word for her."

When Ma Sichun heard that Tian Xiaole had agreed to sign her, a smile appeared on her face, and her dissatisfaction disappeared.

The nickname "Little Horse" left her feeling helpless.

"Thank you, Xiao Le. I'll leave Si Chun to you now."

Jiang Wenli found a good place for her niece and then talked about the second thing she came to do today:
"Xiao Le, I'd like to invite you to the premiere of my self-written and directed film, 'We'll Meet in Heaven'."

"Okay, I'll go take a look around when I have time."

in the afternoon.

The photo of Tian Xiaole and Jiang Wenli talking in a coffee shop has already gone viral on social media.

Ma Sichun, who accompanied him, had her personal information dug up by netizens, since she has acted in several dramas.

Another trending topic attracted even more attention from industry insiders, especially from a large number of young netizens.

Han Geng's lawsuit is over.

Film and entertainment companies in the industry, such as Huayi Brothers, Enlight Media, Bona Film Group, Tianyu Media, and Yinghuang Film & Television, have all offered sky-high prices to sign this star who brings his own fan base.

The most blatant move was by Ying Huang, who offered a signing fee of HK$100 million as a bargaining chip for co-starring with Jackie Chan in a Hollywood film.

For a newcomer, this is nothing short of an exaggeration.

Ultimately, he was signed by Yuehua Entertainment, which had been established for only six months, and given shares as an incentive to become one of its shareholders, directly breaking the precedent of celebrities holding shares.

Soon, this trending topic was replaced, and Xiaole Pictures issued a public statement:

"Welcome Ma Sichun to the Xiaole Pictures family. May the future be bright and challenging..."

Seeing the trending topic, many celebrities in the industry felt uneasy, thinking that having connections was indeed advantageous, allowing them to easily gain access through back channels.

Success is much easier for them than for me, and I don't have to worry about unspoken rules.

Online bloggers have explained Ma Sichun's background: she's Jiang Wenli's niece, a true princess of the Northwest entertainment circle, and now she's hooked up with Tian Xiaole—she's about to take off.

The artists under Xiaole Pictures don't care about these things; they rely entirely on their personal abilities within the company.

Only those who can climb into Tian Xiaole's bed are true princesses.

They all showed the right attitude and posted on Weibo to welcome the Xiaole Pictures family.

Of course, they only made their own statements after seeing Tang Yan's statement.

Wang Luodan, Zhao Liying, and Zhang Li all knew very well that although they all had a superficial relationship with each other, Tian Xiaole's attitude towards Tang Yan was different.

Moreover, the leader's attitude is very important when dealing with newcomers.

Tian Xiaole scrolled through Weibo and saw that everyone was loving and harmonious, which made him very happy.

A news article suddenly popped up; it was clearly a purchased trending topic.

Juli Pictures has announced that it will invest in and produce a fantasy film, "The Legend of the White Snake"!
There will be no upper limit on the funds used for post-production special effects, aiming to create China's "Lord of the Rings".

The female lead has been confirmed; it will be Huang Shengyi.

tsk tsk~
Tian Xiaole shook his head and sighed.

The entire Juli Film Company only has Huang Shengyi as an artist, which can be considered as fulfilling her pursuit.

However, whether she becomes the boss's wife or works for free is hard to say.

buzzing...

My phone rang; it was Yang Mi calling.

"Senior brother, it's been so long since I've seen you. I miss you."

"Aren't you filming? How do you still have time to think about me?" Tian Xiaole leaned back in her chair and put her legs on the desk.

"Of course, I think of you at all times."

Yang Mi's voice, spoken in a low, husky tone, gave everyone goosebumps.

"What's the matter? Just say it."

Tian Xiaole didn't want to waste time on meaningless flirting.

If there is a need, we can meet it depending on the situation.

Hearing such a businesslike tone on the other end of the phone, Yang Mi felt somewhat disappointed; it was clear that the person was impatient with her.

She tentatively asked, "Senior, could you come visit me on set?"

After thinking about it for a moment, Tian Xiaole agreed, and decided to go and see how Lu Yang's filming was going.

"Okay, I'll go take a look tomorrow."

"Senior brother, you are so kind."

Yang Mi wanted to continue to build a closer relationship, but the other end of the phone hung up. She comforted herself, thinking that the fact that the other party agreed meant that he cared about her.

But compared to that woman, it's not enough.

Recalling the live broadcast that night, Tang Yan held Tian Xiaole's hand tightly, while the latter looked at her with doting eyes.

It's obvious that the two are much closer than she is as a candidate.

As long as Tian Xiaole comes to Hengdian, it will be Yang Mi's chance.

With so many people and eyes on set, it's quite normal for them to discover the relationship between the two.

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"Director Tian, ​​we've sent you an invitation to the premiere of 'Go Lala Go!'"

"Just cancel it."

Tin Siu-lok had no interest in participating in these kinds of movies that fawned over Hong Kong actors, and besides, the invitation from Xu Jinglei was not appropriate given their different social standing.

In the world of directing, she was a complete novice.

"By the way, find me a screenwriter who specializes in urban dramas."

"Ok."

The assistant swayed out of the office in her high heels. Tian Xiaole pulled out an outline with just a few words written on it—yes, just a few words.

He brought in a screenwriter to expand the script into a complete one.

Soon, the assistant led several screenwriters in, including the newcomer Bao Jingjing.

"Take a look, this is the outline of the 'Crazy' series."

"【The Crazy Richest Man】!"

The name only had five characters, and that was it.

"Director Tian, ​​this is..."

Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, Tian Xiaole didn't explain, but said:

"Next, I'll tell you what to do and you'll take notes."

The group quickly opened their notebooks, their eyes gleaming, as they realized a possibility.

"The story goes like this: Wang Duoyu, a goalkeeper for a third-tier team, was fired from the team for match-fixing, and his life fell into a low point."

But unexpectedly, he receives a challenge from a mysterious consortium: to "spend 10 billion in a month," with strict rules prohibiting the giving away, inheritance, burning, or purchasing of any assets. During this process…

Tian Xiaole gave a brief overview of the story outline of "The Richest Man in Tomatoes," explaining that the film's comedic effect relies heavily on contrast and relatability.

The exquisite storyline resonates with the emotional desire for sudden wealth, satisfying ordinary people's imagination of riches while relieving the pressures of reality through absurd plots.

"Director Tian, ​​this story sounds quite interesting," Bao Jingjing said with a smile.

"It's a popcorn comedy, without any preaching or reflection."

Tian Xiaole looked at the screenwriters and said, "You can collaborate or work individually. If it's approved, you'll be credited."

"Really? That's great!"

If the script for the "Crazy" series is adopted and made into a movie, their fame will follow.

Tian Xiaole dismissed the excited group, explaining that the domestic film and television industry doesn't value screenwriters enough. Many junior screenwriters who are new to the industry do backbreaking work and end up without even a name.

The recently popular "Ancient Times 2" is seen as someone who is new to the industry, has no background, and is easy to bully.

The recording has been released and it's caused an uproar.

At least for that screenwriter, no one in the industry dares to openly collaborate with him anymore.

As an aside, the released recording didn't even cause a stir in the dorm group chat; it was only after involving celebrities that it garnered significant attention.

Hengdian.

As always, it was a lively event. Wang Baoqiang's rise to fame inspired many extras.

In today's film market, almost no one is willing to invest in martial arts films anymore, and there are fewer and fewer directors who can make martial arts films.

There are probably only a few that can attract attention.

Huayi Brothers' "Detective Dee", Xiao Ma and Huanya Investment's "Reign of Assassins", plus "Brotherhood of Blades".

There were only three martial arts films released in a year.

Martial arts films have been made for decades, and it's hard to come up with anything new.

Even when Xu Ke was filming "Detective Dee," he used the latest technology, a 3D camera.

It must be said that Tsui Hark is a traditional martial arts film director, but he also loves to explore new technologies.

The movie "Zushan" was too ahead of its time, which led to poor box office performance.

Tian Xiaole was surprised to find that Yang Mi personally came to pick her up at the airport, wearing sunglasses and making no other disguises.

She was quite self-aware enough to wait in the car instead of openly appearing at the arrival gate.

"Why are you here? Didn't you have filming today?"

"I miss you. I want to see you, senior brother, as soon as possible."

In the car, Yang Mi linked her arm with Tian Xiaole's and rested her head on his shoulder, like a puppy dependent on its owner.

This affected and coquettish demeanor made Tian Xiaole frown. The lead actor taking leave without a reason would disrupt the filming schedule and waste time.

"Look at me."

Tian Xiaole said in an unhappy tone.

Hearing this tone, Yang Mi's eyes showed a hint of panic. She sat up straight and looked at Tian Xiaole, thinking, "I can't even come to pick him up at the airport? Is this the only way I can be here in the shadows?"
"I hope you remember that your role in the film crew is just that of an actor. Don't treat me differently just because I slept with you."

"Senior brother, I didn't. I only came to pick you up because I had a small role."

Yang Mi explained softly, her eyes red-rimmed, like a kitten that had been greatly wronged.

Seeing her like this, Tian Xiaole didn't care whether it was a misunderstanding or an act.

If it's the latter, then we should praise her for her good acting skills.

Regardless of anything else, she pulled him into her lap and showered him with concern.

"Senior brother."

"Hmm, what's wrong?!"

Tian Xiaole looked down at her. After having her teeth pulled, her face wasn't as square as when she acted in "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

"We're almost at the film set, we—"

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaole didn't stop.

squeak----

The van came to a smooth stop, and Tian Xiaole finally freed his hand, resuming his directorial demeanor.

They didn't rush to get out of the car, giving Yang Mi time to tidy her clothes and touch up her makeup.

"Senior brother, look, it's all your fault!"

Yang Mi playfully slapped Tian Xiaole's arm.

"Haha, it's my fault, it's my fault."

After saying that, he got out of the car. There were already many people standing around, waiting.

The others were puzzled as to why Yang Mi wasn't coming down.

Tian Xiaole was coming to visit the set, and it was she who informed the production team and volunteered to pick her up at the airport.

"Director Tian, ​​welcome to direct our work."

Lu Yang wore a smile on his face; the stronger his boss was, the more proud he felt as his subordinate.

"I'm just here to take a look. Just make sure you film well. Don't go over budget for your first commercial film."

Tian Xiaole patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, and the latter scratched his head and forced an awkward smile.

At his current pace, it's quite possible that he'll exceed the budget.

Since the actors had no experience filming martial arts movies, it often took several or even more than ten takes to get a good shot.

Striving for excellence in filming increases costs.

"How many shots have you taken so far?" Tian Xiaole asked.

"At the current pace, it's less than halfway done."

“So slow?”

Tian Xiaole frowned. It had been a month since the filming of this movie started.

Lu Yang began to complain bitterly, talking about the hardships of filming. He said the actors were very hardworking, but they had no experience.

In order to make the best of our first commercial film, we meticulously refined many shots that were acceptable.

"Alright, you can decide how long to shoot and how to shoot it, but there won't be any additional investment. We can't let this become a bad habit of overspending."

Hearing this, Lu Yang was quite disappointed. Wasn't it said that the squeaky wheel gets the grease? Was it because he was a man?

"Director Tian, ​​could you please correct the footage I shot?"

Tian Xiaole sat in front of the monitor and pulled up the footage that Lu Yang had filmed during this period.

It's fairly standard, with a few highlights occasionally.

After all, having served as assistant director on several of Tian Xiaole's films, I had learned some techniques for handling shots.

Several areas for improvement were pointed out, along with a few issues with the visuals.

This film has many night scenes, and the original version was hard on the eyes to watch because the lighting wasn't good enough.

Lu Yang grinned, knowing that reshooting the scenes would cost money again, and he should be more careful with his spending from now on.

He planned to have the actors rehearse the scene several times before starting filming. Apart from the male and female leads, none of the other actors were well-known and had no other commitments to attend to.

The film crew canceled the afternoon's shooting schedule just to welcome Tian Xiaole, and Lu Yang's flattery skills were extremely thorough.

Tian Xiaole waved his hand, indicating that his visit to the set must have been for a reason, and treated all the crew members to dinner.

Of course, this definitely doesn't include extras. (End of Chapter)