Entertainment: A whirlwind marriage with a fairy-like mother at the start!

"Mr. Yu..."

Cai Yinong carefully chose her words, her tone hesitant: "It's not that I don't support you. It's just that Lao Hu's current plan is to develop in the film industry. This sudden shift back to television dramas, especially period dramas... isn't that a bit too big a leap? Perhaps we should discuss it further?"

This is Yu Le.

If it were anyone else, Cai Yinong would have hung up the phone long ago.

"Mr. Cai, think long-term."

Yu Le seemed to have anticipated her reaction and calmly played his first trump card: "The script for this drama is 'Chinese Paladin'."

"What?!"

Cai Yinong sat up abruptly, her voice rising eight octaves.

The Legend of Sword and Fairy?

That national-level RPG game that swept across mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, with countless fans?

As a seasoned veteran in the film and television industry, Cai Yinong certainly knows the significance of this IP.

Tangren Media had previously considered bringing "Chinese Paladin" to the screen.

However, after several contacts with Softstar Entertainment, their asking price was too high, and they were very tight-lipped about the adaptation rights, so the matter was dropped.

Unexpectedly, Yu Le actually managed to crack this tough nut.

"The copyright is in my hands."

Yu Le's voice remained steady, yet it exuded an air of domineering control: "I've already had the script polished. The role of Li Xiaoyao is perfect for Hu Ge."

Cai Yinong's heart began to pound.

If it were "The Legend of Sword and Fairy," the nature of the game would be completely different.

This is a major IP with millions of fans!

As long as it's filmed, even if it's just a pile of shit, countless people will buy it!

Moreover, judging from the quality of Yu Le's previous film "You Are the Apple of My Eye," this person has high standards for quality and would never make a bad film.

"catch!"

Cai Yinong's expression changed instantly, casting aside her earlier hesitation: "We absolutely have to accept! Mr. Yu, you have such excellent judgment! Hu Ge is the chosen one, Li Xiaoyao! If anyone else gets this role, I'll be the first to object!"

"Then it's settled."

Yu Le smiled. The fish had taken the bait; now it was time to get down to business.

"However, I have one condition."

"Go ahead!" Cai Yinong now looks at Yu Le like he's a money-giving boy; she'd do anything, not just one condition, but ten.

"Director, I want to use Li Guoli from your Tangren Media."

"..."

Cai Yinong's smile froze.

Who is Li Guoli?

That is the cornerstone of Tangren Media, the chief director of Tangren Media, and the core soul of the entire Tangren Media film and television production!

Tangren Media stands out in the field of period dramas because of Li Guoli's mature and aesthetically pleasing production system.

"Mr. Yu, this..."

Cai Yinong's voice became dry.

Borrowing Hu Ge is fine; he's a new artist, and he's going out to make money anyway.

Borrowing from Li Guoli? That's too big an investment. What if we lose money on this deal?

"Fifteen million."

Yu Le ignored her excuses and immediately played his second trump card: "I'll invest 15 million in this drama initially. There's no upper limit."

"Cough cough cough!"

Cai Yinong choked on her saliva and coughed violently.

Fifteen million?

In the 2003 TV drama market, a 30-episode period drama with an investment of five or six million was considered a big production.

Fifteen million? That's an absolute blockbuster!

"Moreover, the entire production team, including costumes, props, lighting, and photography, is all from your Tangren team."

Yu Le continued to escalate the deal, his voice filled with enticing promise: "It's like I'll provide the money, the IP, and the script. We'll split the profits, and I'll cover the losses. Mr. Cai, are you still hesitating about this deal?"

In the face of absolute wealth, all concerns are insignificant.

What's more, this is "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"!

If this drama becomes a hit, Tangren's production reputation will also rise to a new level.

"make a deal!"

Cai Yinong gritted her teeth, her tone revealing an undisguised excitement: "I'll talk to Lao Li!"

"readily."

Yu Le snapped his fingers: "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation. I'll have the contract sent over in a couple of days."

"It's a pleasure to work with you! It's a pleasure to work with you!"

……

Beijing, Salted Fish Entertainment.

Yu Le put down her phone and a smile appeared on her face.

The biggest challenge in the "Chinese Paladin" project was not money or actors, but production.

Although Xianyu Entertainment now has money and a special effects team, it's still essentially a makeshift operation.

If you were to actually assemble a crew of several hundred people for a period drama, from coordination to execution, it would absolutely be a complete mess.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

Li Guoli and his Tangren team are the benchmark for period dramas in this era.

Bringing them over would not only guarantee the quality of the series, but also allow my own team to learn from them.

What's this called?

This is called "borrowing a hen to lay eggs," and incidentally, you also pluck the hen bald.

"Boss, your smile is so sly."

Ning Hao pushed open the door and came in, holding a script in his hand. He looked at Yu Le with suspicion and asked, "Who are you plotting against now?"

"What is calculation? This is called resource integration."

Yu Le was in a great mood and pointed to the chair opposite him: "Sit down. I need to talk to you about something."

Ning Hao's butt had barely touched the chair when Yu Le's "I'm going to screw you over" expression made him feel uneasy.

He instinctively clutched his pocket, where his recently received bonus was.

"Mr. Yu, please speak frankly. Don't look at me like that, it scares me."

Yu Le tightened the lid of the thermos, making a crisp sound.

"I don't plan to let you be the chief director for this 'Chinese Paladin' series."

Ning Hao was taken aback.

If it were any other director, they would probably have lost their temper on the spot or harbored resentment upon hearing this.

After all, they had just made a blockbuster movie and were in a position of high spirits. Who could stand being suddenly pulled off such a stunt?

But Ning Hao is different; he's honest and knows his place.

He scratched his messy, bird's-nest-like hair and breathed a sigh of relief.

"You scared me to death! I thought you were going to dock my bonus." Ning Hao slumped in his chair, completely unconcerned about his image. "To be honest, if you really asked me to oversee a period drama crew of several hundred people, I'd be a little nervous. That kind of thing is different from making movies; it's not like an assembly line operation. I'm afraid my amateur skills will lead me astray."

Yu Le was somewhat surprised. This person's awareness is quite high.

"It's best if you think that way." Yu Le tossed a cigarette from his drawer to Ning Hao. "This time, we're using Tangren's team. That old man Li Guoli has a mature, industrialized process. I want you to join as the assistant director."

"Assistant director?" Ning Hao took the cigarette and tucked it behind his ear.

"Yes, your task can be summed up in one word—steal."

"Our Salted Fish Entertainment looks lively now, but it's actually just a makeshift operation. It's okay for making a youth film, but if we try to make a big production, it'll be exposed immediately." Yu Le pointed to the office area outside.

"Go to Li Guoli's side and learn everything he says about how to direct, set up, and control the budget!"

Yu Le slapped the table, his tone as serious as if he were assigning an undercover mission.

"Once you've mastered this process, we'll come back and set up our own production center. Then, you'll be the head of Saltyfish Film Production!"

Ning Hao suddenly stood up.

"Mr. Yu, you should have said so sooner!" His eyes lit up. "I'm an expert at learning this skill! Back in school, to audit classes, I even went to the girls' restroom... cough, I'll take care of this!"