Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

Older generations of Taiwanese actors really do say things like that. Last time on the set of "Pigsy," Li Liqun thanked the producer for giving him a bowl of rice...

This woman, known as the Taiwanese version of Wang Jinhua and a star mom from the island, has only recently left QY Company to work independently. She only has one artist under her management, Alyssa Chia, who was recently released from her agency.

At the height of her ambition, she was dismissive of Wu Shih-hsien's call. She asked about the budget and the female lead's role, then refused. Wu Shih-hsien then said helplessly that Yang Che was the producer and executive producer... and then Wu Yi-feng said she would discuss it with Chia Ching-wen.

In the TV series "Little Li Flying Dagger" which aired in the first half of last year, Alyssa Chia and Xiao Pang were rivals for Wu Jing's affections... Naturally, Alyssa Chia won, since Xiao Pang was just a maid with very few scenes.

After the release of "My Sassy Girl" at the end of the year, the chubby boy became famous throughout Asia.

So you can imagine how excited Wu Yifeng and Jia Jingwen were.

It is said that Alyssa Chia's father was originally a Taiwanese businessman who ran businesses in mainland China. She was also studying at the Beijing Film Academy. When she was 19, her father's investment failed and he owed more than 10 million yuan. At the same time, he was diagnosed with late-stage lymphoma. As the eldest daughter in the family, she dropped out of school and acted to pay off the debt. She paid off the debt for seven years and filmed sixteen movies in two years.

For the past seven years, she has been constantly controversial in Taiwan, not just because she was always stealing other people's boyfriends. The main reason is that she unplugged her father's ventilator, even though her father was brain dead, the media still swarmed to say that she was unfilial.

Well, it won't just be these past seven years; her "filial piety" will be a frequent topic of discussion for the next twenty years or so.

Many people are best at judging others' most costly choices with the cheapest sense of morality. If you were to actually throw them into that hospital ward, they would probably tremble more than anyone else.

As they spoke, the group entered a room covered with stickers from the "Waiting Alone" production team. Like Guo Baochang's workspace, it was a suite, but this one was more crowded and messy.

"Brother Che".

People were calling out "Brother Che," but their eyes drifted to Jia Jingwen's face behind him. The first champion of the Hupu Goddess Contest was terrifyingly powerful.

After some pleasantries and introductions, Yang Che, Liu Chang, Wu Shixian, Gong Beibi, Jia Jingwen, and Wu Yifeng remained in the room.

Everyone discussed the roles together and then signed a formal contract.

The salary was 12 yuan, and the filming lasted one and a half months.

Xia Yu earned 18, Gong Beibi earned 8, and other supporting actors earned between 5000 and 10000.

The reason Alyssa Chia came to Beijing in mid-April is because filming will begin on April 18th in Ya'er Hutong, and the script reading will start here this afternoon.

This was also to accommodate Xia Yu's schedule, as he was going to Guangzhou in June to film "My Brothers and Sisters".

They chatted until 11:40, then Yang Che started making arrangements to go out for dinner, mainly to invite Jia Jingwen and Wu Yifeng.

Liu Chang asked in surprise, "Brother Che, aren't we eating here?"

"I've already made the arrangements. Just follow my car."

After saying that, he directed Wu Yifeng to leave. Of course, even if she had such wicked intentions, she couldn't reveal them at this time and in this situation.

Once outside, there were only a few pretty girls left in the corridor. Jia Jingwen, who was following behind Yang Che, could clearly feel the envious glances they were casting at her.

She naturally understood why, but it still surprised and shocked her, and she couldn't help but look up at him in front of her again.

As the elevator doors opened, Yang Che's lips twitched involuntarily. Wow, Ning Jing, and Chen Hao in the corner.

Today, the Sun Palace is truly overflowing with beautiful women.

"Hello, Mr. Yang!"

However, it was Chen Hao, who had his hands cupped in front of his abdomen, who greeted him.

Yang Che was quite surprised: "Hello Chen Hao! Hello Sister Jing."

Ning Jing raised an eyebrow, stared intently at Yang Che, and then laughed heartily: "Boss Yang, do you think I'm capable of playing Bai Wenshi?"

Yang Che was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Don't think that just because I'm an investor, I have to listen to Master Bao."

This older sister really doesn't hold back at all: "Actually, as long as it's not Liu Gege playing the role, it's fine. By the way, I'm planning to audition for Yang Jiuhong, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, right there in the elevator, in front of so many people, Yang Che brazenly began to scrutinize her.

Ning Jing also slightly raised her face, her large European-style eyes revealing a fierce spirit.

Yang Che hesitated for a moment, then realized what he meant: "Try it, what did Master Bao tell you?"

Ning Jing's eyes turned sly: "He won't allow it, but I'll come over when I'm ready. After all, the producer has spoken, right, Boss Yang?"

Yang Che choked, then cursed, "Damn it!"

Ning Jing laughed out loud. At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and this woman stepped out of the elevator first, raising her arm and waving it without looking back.

"Relax, I was just kidding."

Yang Che shook his head and chuckled; this was blatant flirting.

Chen Hao and Jia Jingwen looked at Ning Jing with admiration.

"Mr. Yang, I wonder when you'd be free? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

Yang Che looked at Chen Hao beside him in surprise upon hearing this. He had been wondering why Chen Hao showed him such respect earlier. Surely it wasn't that much like the movie "Postmen in the Mountains".

"Uh... I might be busy for a long time. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Chen Hao noticed Yang Che's confusion and quickly explained, "No, it's just to express my gratitude. During the promotion of 'That Mountain' in Japan, Mr. Fukasawa mentioned your name to Liu Ye and me many times, saying that without you, 'That Mountain' might have disappeared. He also said that you were the one who asked them for our promotional fees, so we are truly grateful."

When I returned to China, I told Liu Ye that I absolutely had to treat you to a meal, haha.

Yang Che suddenly realized: "Hey, don't be so polite. The Japanese are used to exploiting their own artists, so naturally I can't let us Chinese be subjected to that. I have other guests, sorry."

"It's okay, you're busy."

As Chen Hao spoke, he gave Jia Jingwen and Wu Yifeng an apologetic look.

The two nodded and smiled, making Alyssa Chia even more curious.

After leaving the Sun Palace Hotel, Chen Hao waved goodbye.

Wu Yifeng asked curiously, "Mr. Yang, you invest in TV dramas? Oh, I mean the new TV drama. I know you invested in 'Spring Bright Pigsy'."

Yang Che nodded: "Yes, it's a very legendary TV series... Let's get in the car first."

Wu Yifeng looked at the Grand Cherokee that drove up and exclaimed dramatically, "Wow, look at that license plate!"

Jia Jingwen also looked over curiously. Well, no wonder she and Wang Fei are a couple; even their license plates have their names on them.

Yang Che opened the back door: "Miss Jia, please."

"Mr. Yang, just call me Niu Niu. That's what all my friends call me, haha."

"Yes, we all call her Niu Niu."

Yang Che couldn't shout it out; he just smiled.