Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 72 Tang Ren Sends Chen Yao to Participate in the Battle
In the days that followed, Jiang Ye practically lived in the conference room.

He followed Lin Jianjun, moving from one investor's office to another like going to war.

Finally, on January 20th, Jiang Ye signed the cooperation agreement.

Jiangying Media contributed the film and television adaptation rights of "Half-Demon Si Teng" and its directorial rights as equity, holding a 30% stake and taking the lead in the creation and filming of the project.

Guangxian Media invested 10 million yuan, holding a 1000% stake, and will be responsible for some publicity and distribution channel support and satellite TV linkage resources.

Tencent Video invested 10 million yuan, taking a 1000% stake, and simultaneously provided platform promotional resources.

Jing Tian's parent company, Xingguang Canlan Media, jointly invested 4000 million yuan to acquire a 30% stake in the production by bringing its own investment, thus securing the lead role for her.

Their company has signed a priority repayment right agreement, which means that Xingguangguanglanlan can recover 2000 million yuan of principal first, and the remaining part will participate in profit sharing.

For them, it might be a safer bet.

Jiang Ye was eager to get a larger share of the money.

In the days that followed, Lin Jianjun once again had to painstakingly help his nephew build various teams.

The production team had scheduled to start filming in May, but now it's almost February, and with the Spring Festival in between, time is already very tight.

Filming is a very complicated process that involves many aspects.

The formation of the core team requires finalizing key creative personnel such as the director of photography, art director, and costume designer, and clarifying the division of labor among various departments.

There's also scene and prop preparation, budget refinement and funding coordination, technical solution confirmation, and coordination with the special effects team...

More importantly, they've also started the casting process for the actors...

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Tangren Film and Television
The air conditioner in the conference room hummed with warmth as Cai Yinong tapped his fingertips on a photograph frozen on the projection screen.

"Jiang Ye, 19 years old, is a freshman majoring in directing at Beijing Film Academy."

She read the information from the document and looked up at Li Guoli across from her. "I didn't realize that someone so young could cause such a stir."

Li Guoli pushed over a neatly printed project briefing, his fingertip pointing to the data column: "The 'Princess Promotion' he filmed last year, a low-budget web series, just finished airing on Tencent Video in January. It only cost 5 million yuan, but the number of views soared to 28 billion. Everyone in the industry is talking about it."

He paused, then emphasized, "Now this 'Sito' is even more impressive."

“Jingtian invested 4000 million yuan, taking a 30% stake, while Guangxian and Penguin each invested 10 million yuan, taking a 1000% stake. He himself held 30% of the copyright and directing rights, which meant he was in control of the project.”

Cai Yinong tapped his fingertips on the table, his gaze falling on the character synopsis of "Si Teng": "I've read the script. The female lead, Si Teng, is already decided by Jing Tian, ​​there's no room for negotiation. So, among the remaining roles, which ones are more outstanding? Which of our artists can we try to secure?"

"The second female lead, Shen Yindeng, is a villain, a member of the Chisan clan. She pretends to be innocent in the early stages but becomes ruthless later. She has a lot of screen time and a complex character. If played well, she can easily stand out."

Li Guoli flipped to the character page, "There are a few supporting characters, such as the little girl in the Suspended Gate, or the female student in the Republican era, but none of them are as important as Shen Yindeng."

"Currently, Chen Yao and Jin Chen are both suitable in the company, especially Chen Yao. Her spirit as Yue Qiluo in 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer' matches the demonic nature of Shen Yindeng."

Cai Yinong nodded, circling the three characters "Shen Yindeng" with his fingertip: "Chen Yao has just emerged and needs a capable supporting role to stabilize her position. This role is worth fighting for."

Seeing Cai Yinong's increasingly furrowed brows, Li Guoli lowered his voice and said, "Old Cai, there's something I need to tell you in advance. Jin Chen's agent submitted a new contract proposal the day before yesterday, demanding a price increase."

Cai Yinong is also having a headache right now.

They have many artists in their own company, and they argue endlessly about resources all day long.

Even more problematic is that while the 1.5 million yuan investment from Zhejiang Daily Media Group and Wasu Media last year provided immediate relief, the performance-based agreement left them feeling suffocated.

In 2014, net profit was only 1996 million yuan, less than 30% of the promised amount. Cai Yinong believes this is the most difficult time her company has faced, but little does she know, this is just the beginning…

The traitors in her company haven't even started making their move yet...

"Let's talk about this later, Lao Li, could you call Chen Yao in for me?"

"it is good!"

There was a gentle knock on the conference room door, and Chen Yao stood outside. Her straight back could be seen through the glass.

She wore a beige turtleneck sweater with a dark brown corduroy blazer, which made her skin look as white as snow.

Straight black hair falls to the collarbone, with the ends neatly trimmed, revealing a pair of small pearl earrings.

"Come in," Cai Yinong said, putting away the documents on the table and heading towards the door.

The door opened, and Chen Yao walked in with light steps. She stopped two steps away from the conference table and bowed slightly: "Hello, President Cai, hello, Director Li."

Cai Yinong sized up the young girl in front of him.

Chen Yao's eyes are very special. The corners of her eyes are slightly upturned, giving her a cold look when she's not smiling, but they curve into crescent moons when she smiles. It is this contradictory quality that made her shine in the role of Yue Qiluo in "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer".

"Have a seat." Cai Yinong pointed to the chair opposite him, pulled a photo from a folder, and pushed it over: "Do you recognize this person?"

"Jiang Ye? He's in the directing department at our school, a year younger than me."

She paused for a moment, as if considering her words, "I've met him a few times at school. His movie 'Go Princess Go' was a sensation, but we're not that close."

Cai Yinong and Li Guoli exchanged a glance.

Li Guoli cleared his throat: "Xiao Chen, Jiang Ye is currently preparing a new drama called 'Si Teng,' and the role of the second female lead, Shen Yindeng, has a lot of potential. President Cai wants to recommend you for an audition."

Chen Yao's eyes lit up.

Cai Yinong added, "Jing Tian brought his own investment to the production and secured the lead role, but this villainous second female lead, if played well, could definitely steal the show."

She leaned forward and lowered her voice, "Although Jiang Ye is young, the 28 billion views of 'Princess Promotion' have already proven his talent. This time, Tencent and Guangxian have both invested in 'Si Teng,' so it's a good project."

"If we can get that, it would be a huge help to you!"

“I understand, President Cai.” Chen Yao raised her head, her eyes firm. “I will prepare carefully.”

Cai Yinong leaned back in his chair and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table: "You are alumni and of similar age."

She said meaningfully, "If there's a suitable opportunity, you should get to know each other better. Young people always get along better."

Chen Yao's ear tips turned slightly red, but she quickly composed herself and said, "I understand, President Cai!"

After Chen Yao left the meeting room, Li Guoli sighed, "Old Cai, are you going to send that young girl?"

"I'll just have more contact with her privately and see what choices and methods she uses. I'm just giving her a heads-up."

Cai Yinong stopped smiling and looked out at the dark clouds.

"The company has so many artists, and they're constantly arguing about resources."

"She and Jiang Ye are now alumni. If she can seize this opportunity, it will greatly benefit her career!"

"It can also...help us make more money!"

(End of this chapter)