This director lacks vision.

Chapter 283 The Possibility of a Second Season of the Hunt

The number of kudzu worms is limited; they are merely an appetizer.

The dishes that Jia Bin and Jiang Yan made later were also very delicious.

Both its appearance and taste are far superior to Huang Lei's.

He Jiong is not in this season; Meng Ziyi has taken over as the leader of the Praise Gang.

Her compliments were a bit funny.

"This dish is really delicious. Apart from the chef being ugly, it's perfect!"

Jia Bin: "???"

Meng Ziyi took a bite of chestnut, gave a thumbs up, and continued to praise, "Eating Uncle Bin's cooking reminds me of a song."

Sa Beining asked, "What song?"

"I'm ugly, but I'm very gentle."

Seeing Jia Bin's utterly dejected expression, the entire audience burst into laughter.

After filming the first season of Back to Field, Meng Ziyi gradually developed a knack for variety shows.

Her praise of him was not only for the sake of the show, but also to label Jia Bin.

When it comes to celebrities, they're not afraid of being ugly, but they're afraid of not having a memorable appearance.

Jia Bin has a somewhat fierce appearance, but he is a very good cook. This contrast makes him easy for the audience to remember.

Unfortunately, it was Jia Bin's first time recording a show, and he was a bit nervous. He didn't catch the joke that Meng Ziyi threw out.

Fortunately, Sa Beining had a strong ability to control the situation. He started talking about Jia Bin's past according to the script.

At this time, Jia Bin was still working in the world of traditional Chinese performing arts.

He served in the army for eight years, winning numerous awards in various arts and cultural performances and competitions. He received four third-class merits and one second-class merit. After retiring from the army, he worked at the Zejiang Quyi and Acrobatics Troupe, where he also received many honors. He is now the deputy head of the troupe. His past resume is quite impressive.

The way everyone is talking about these things is to elevate Jia Bin's status, allowing the audience to quickly get to know the new guest and develop a positive impression of him.

Many viewers who watched the first season of Back to Field didn't know Huang Lei. They only learned about him after watching the show. They realized that Huang Lei had acted in so many dramas, sang songs, and was once famous.

Now that it's Jia Bin's turn, the production team wants a similar effect.

Only when the audience thinks Jia Bin is amazing will they be even more impressed with his cooking skills.

In addition to the second season of Back to Field, Jia Bin also signed up for the Happy Comedians competition.

When it comes to promoting talent, Fengxing Media is a professional.

As for Jiang Yan, we'll have to wait and see. Once Jia Bin gains popularity, we can shift the focus to her.

With Jia Bin and Jiang Yan on board, I'm looking forward to this season not only having better food, but also eating earlier.

It was only 7:30 pm when we finished eating.

Looking at Jing Tian's smiling face, Jiang Yifeng asked, "I see there are quite a few irrigation ditches in the village. Maybe we can catch loaches and eels tonight."

Should we give it a try?

Jing Tian immediately stood up and said excitedly, "Yes, yes, I'm going! I'll go change my shoes, wait for me!"

Tian Qianwei was also interested. She said, "I want to go too, I..."

Then Meng Ziyi interrupted him.

"Cousin, you can team up with Sister Tian Tian, ​​and I'll team up with Xiao Tian."

Do you know how to catch loaches?

"Yes, we can invite Teacher Sa Beining; he has good eyesight."

Sa Beining asked, "How do you know I have good eyesight?"

Meng Ziyi's answer was brilliant.

"Because you're cunning."

Everyone laughed heartily, and after some discussion, they split into three groups.

Jiang Yifeng and Jing Tian were in one group, Sa Beining was with Meng Ziyi and Tian Qianwei, and Jia Bin, Qiao Shan and Jiang Yan were in another group.

Three groups of people took tools and went to the ditch to catch eels and loaches. The group that caught the most fish would have to wash the dishes.

Walking along the country lane, Tian Qianwei took Meng Ziyi's arm and quietly asked, "Sister Meng, why didn't you let me be in a group with Jing Tian just now? Didn't we agree yesterday that you would help me match them up?"

Meng Ziyi complained, "What are you going to do? It's obvious my cousin is going on a date with his wife, and you're going to be a third wheel?"

"Do you think you're me?"

Tian Qianwei suddenly realized, then asked in confusion, "So, you can be a third wheel?"

Meng Ziyi proudly raised her little head and said smugly, "Of course, I have plenty of experience being a third wheel, something you can't learn."

Tian Qianwei: "..."

Haotang Village has a very good ecological environment. The irrigation canals are full of everything: small fish, shrimp, crabs, loach, eels, and crayfish, creating a vibrant scene.

At night, the fish and shrimp are all dazed. You can shine a flashlight on them and then grab them with pliers or simply catch them with your hands.

Jiang Yifeng did this a lot when he was a kid, and it's still a lot of fun for him now.

It was Jing Tian's first time catching fish in the countryside at night, and she was both excited and thrilled.

Seeing Jiang Yifeng catch an eel, she jumped for joy, showcasing her impressive skills.

"Wow! There really are eels! Honey, you're amazing, you know everything!"

"There's one there, quick! It's caught! Haha, this is so much fun, I'll try it!"

Jing Tian is a woman who is easily happy. Not only is she beautiful, but she also provides a lot of emotional support.

She was so happy that she called Jiang Yifeng "darling" in front of the camera.

Fortunately, this is our own program, so we can edit it.

Jiang Yifeng handed the pliers to Jing Tian and taught her how to use them to pick up fish.

Jing Tian didn't grasp the trick at first, but after trying a few more times, she found the pattern and realized that she couldn't rush it.

Fish and shrimp are not very active at night, so as long as you adjust your position and firmly grasp the pincers, you can catch them.

Jing Tian was having a great time, and even catching a very small fish would make her happy for a long time.

Later, when she saw Jiang Yifeng grabbing water with his hands, she also tried to touch the water with her hands and had even more fun.

He was covered in mud and water.

Some women look better when they don't smile, like Liu Yifei and Nazha, while others are more captivating when they smile, like Gao Yuanyuan and Jing Tian.

Jing Tian's smile is not only sweet, but also clean, clear, and refreshing.

Jiang Yifeng was also infected by the fun, and the two of them had a great time, catching quite a few eels.

It wasn't until 10 p.m. that everyone returned to the Mushroom House and tallied up their harvest.

The trio of Sa Mengtian and his companions had the fewest results, ranking last, and were assigned to wash the dishes.

Keep the eels we caught alive for now, and we'll make eel noodles tomorrow during the day.

Jiang Yifeng and Jing Tian went to the RV to take a shower.

While rubbing Jiang Yifeng's back, Jing Tian said, "Today was so much fun! Let's come again next time!"

Jiang Yifeng chuckled, looking at Jing Tian's fair and delicate skin, and said, "You're really not afraid of mosquito bites, are you? Look at this, it's all red and swollen."

"where?"

Isn't that right?

"Pah! You're so mean!" "It's so hot, want some popsicles?"

"That depends on the brand. I only eat Jiang Yifeng brand popsicles, woof~"

Jing Tian made ice cream and put it in the refrigerator in the RV. Taking it out to eat now relieved the heat between the two of them.

……

Although their trip to Haotang Village was for filming a program, Jiang Yifeng and Jing Tian thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had a great time.

Jing Tian didn't want to leave, so she stayed another night after the show's recording ended.

Jiang Yifeng finally returned to Yanjing on the morning of July 9th.

He brought Jing Tian along to the company to receive a delegation led by NHK Vice President Saburo Hojo.

Pacific Rim Season 2 was still broadcast by NHK in Japan, and this series was the first in the ten-series agreement between the two parties.

Saburo Hojo came here not for Pacific Rim Season 2, but to acquire the broadcasting rights for "Youth With You" and "Stranger Things".

Jiang Yifeng said, "You can authorize 'Youth With You' to your station, but the broadcast time will be next year."

Stranger Things is not an option.

Netflix is ​​one of the producers of this series and is also the only overseas streaming platform.

Stranger Things is not currently available for broadcast on any television station.

The drama "Youth With You" has been completed, but Jiang Yifeng is not in a hurry to broadcast it.

He plans to air the show next March.

This will both generate buzz and publicity for the second season of Produce 101 next year, and pave the way for the 101 girl group to pursue solo careers while remaining a group.

Stranger Things is a show co-produced with Netflix.

For Netflix, what they need is to use this show to attract subscribers; exclusive streaming will have a better customer acquisition effect.

Netflix has already reached its limit by accepting Sohu Video as the sole streaming platform in mainland China; it certainly doesn't want to grant licenses to other countries and regions.

Hearing Jiang Yifeng's words, Hojo Saburo felt a mix of joy and worry, but he could accept it.

He added, "We want to work with you, Jiang Sang, like Netflix, to produce films and television series together."

We'll set up a production team according to your requirements, and you'll come to Japan to direct the TV series. I wonder if you'd be interested in this model.

In the field of film and television, Japan got off to an early start but arrived late.

Japanese film and television dramas reached their peak in the 50s to 70s, but gradually declined afterward. They experienced a brief period of glory in the 90s due to idol dramas, but the downward trend has continued.

Compared to the gaming and animation industries, Japan's film and television productions have indeed lagged behind.

The Japanese government was aware of this situation, and in 2010 they launched the "COOL JAPAN" strategy, which aimed to improve the export capabilities of Japanese films and television dramas.

However, the Japanese market is similar to the Chinese market. As long as film and television production companies can capture the domestic market, they can make a fortune and have little incentive to export their products.

This is quite different from countries with small markets like Korea.

Therefore, the strategy was distorted when it was implemented.

Instead of increasing the export of Japanese films and television dramas, it has promoted the import of overseas dramas by Japanese television stations, and even cooperation with overseas companies and platforms.

That's why NHK went to great lengths to collaborate with Fengxing Media.

With official strategic support and the potential to make money, of course they'd do it.

Moreover, NHK has always been very innovative. Saburo Hojo has stated on several occasions that he wants to become an investor in Pacific Rim and incorporate more Japanese characters and culture into the series.

Jiang Yifeng politely declined all of them.

Jiang Yifeng took a sip of tea and asked, "There's nothing wrong with this model, but what projects are you planning to film?"

Saburo Hojo said, "Your works are very popular in Japan, but the most influential one is still 'The Hunt'."

In particular, the recent serial extortion case involving a woman in my country has further boosted the public's opinion of "The Hunt".

Your TV series has a rating of 4.19 on Filmmarks, ranking third all-time, and has the most ratings.

So we'd like to invite you to Japan to film the second season of "The Hunt."

In June of this year, a case that shocked the entire nation occurred in Japan.

A woman extorted 240 million yen from men on the subway by accusing them of eating meat.

This is because, on the one hand, the conviction of eating Chinese food in Japan is biased towards women, and a conviction can be made based solely on a woman's testimony;

On the other hand, in order to protect women's privacy, the police only register men's information after accepting a case, and do not register women's information.

This allows the same woman to repeatedly file police reports without being detected.

The woman was eventually caught because she ran into a police officer she knew who had handled her case before.

The most outrageous thing is that after the case was exposed, the woman's name was well protected, and no one knew her real identity.

She also uttered a classic quote: "Money is too hard to earn. I work hard all night at a convenience store, and the salary is only so little."

But when I take the subway home from get off work, all I have to do is shout "Come eat!" and I'll get more than a month's salary.

The temptation is too great, I really can't resist!

This case caused a huge uproar in Japan, further enhancing the quality of "The Hunt".

NHK really wants to collaborate with Jiang Yifeng on the second season of The Hunt; this show is sure to make money.

Jiang Yifeng was quite interested in Hojo Saburo's suggestion.

After filming the first season of "The Hunt," although there were still many cases to learn from, it was not appropriate to film a second season in such depth.

Otherwise, they'll definitely get ganked.

After all, the underlying issues and reasons should not be investigated too deeply.

However, if the story is set in Japan, then it can be filmed, and there is a lot of room for creative development.

Japanese films and television dramas are also quite daring. Their dramas are divided into time slots: children's slot in the morning, prime time slot in the evening, and late-night slot after midnight, with the content becoming increasingly explicit.

Needless to say, the source of materials is inexhaustible.

Putting everything else aside, the Tsuyama Masayoshi case that happens in the future in Japan would be very exciting to adapt into a film or television series.

The three principles he summarized are regarded as classics by countless Japanese people.

If you are falsely accused, first, do not apologize; second, do not communicate with the other party; and third, do not trust the police.

Using this case and the lines of the three principles as a starting point, Jiang Yifeng immediately envisioned a story.

He thought for a moment and said, "Your suggestion is good, but I'm going to be filming Pacific Rim next year, so I might not have the time."

Let me think about the script first, and I'll discuss it with you again if I have any inspiration.

Jiang Yifeng did not immediately agree to the collaboration, but at least he did not explicitly refuse as he had before.

Saburo Hojo felt there was a chance and was pleasantly surprised. He deliberately stayed in China for an extra day, wanting to finalize the matter in one go.

But Jiang Yifeng still didn't give a definite answer.

Saburo Hojo had no choice but to return to Japan with regret.

Accompanying him was the creative team behind Pacific Rim Season 2; they were going to Japan to promote the TV series.

Jiang Yifeng stopped paying attention to the Pacific Rim and began studying the suona and pipa.

The suona and pipa, two musical instruments, inherently possess a murderous or even malevolent aura. When combined with violent scenes, they can create an extreme or even absurd sense of violent beauty.

Jiang Yifeng plans to incorporate these musical elements into "John Wick" and see how it goes.

These two instruments are usually used more in period dramas or melodramas, so using them in modern action movies is a bold attempt and innovation.

(End of this chapter)