Huayu 02: The Days of Extreme Pulling and Rolling with the Fairy

Xie Jin never expected that Director Xu would kick her out just because the hamster-like man wanted to go to the temple fair...

She's such a loving mother...

If she had a grandson, her status in the family would be comparable to that of someone standing on the street...

When I returned to Beijing, it wasn't even the fifth day of the Lunar New Year yet, and all the work units hadn't started yet; Beiping was deserted.

Standing on the street, I really felt like I was just standing there on the side of the road.

Unexpectedly, someone in the company returned before me.

"What's going on, senior?"

Ning Hao scratched his head, surprised that Xie Jin was back: "Your sister-in-law rushed back to do post-production, what brings you back too?"

"My mom rushed me back..."

The two brothers exchanged a glance. "Women..."

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Allen, who was in Beijing that evening, was called over for a hot pot dinner and a small get-together.

When will the later stages of "Stone" be completed?

"It's just a few days away. I'm thinking of contacting Mr. Yu about the schedule as soon as possible, around the eighth day of the Lunar New Year."

Xie Jin spat out a chicken bone: "I already talked to him. What I meant was, let's go for Qingming Festival. Don't delay it. The competition will be even stronger later."

Ning Hao, busy cooking, didn't even look up. "Okay, you can decide on these things."

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With only two days left before the giant hamster returns to visit the temple fair, Xie Jin decided to take advantage of these two days to keep herself busy with something.

I got Lan Xiaolong's contact information from Teacher Wang.

The screenwriter Lan and director Kang now have a golden opportunity with "Soldiers Sortie," but they can't seem to find anyone to work with.

No company is willing to invest in a drama that doesn't even have a female lead.

  

Under normal circumstances, the two of them should receive investment next year.

This investment was only made because the other party's boss had served as a reconnaissance soldier and had a strong attachment to the military.

Upon hearing that Vision Magic was interested in "Soldiers Sortie," Lan Xiaolong and Director Kang came to Vision Magic early this morning.

"Director Xie, let me briefly explain my current situation to you."

Lan Xiaolong took out two scripts: "These are the play 'Erna Assault' and the novel 'Soldiers,' which are also the two scripts I've been working on the longest right now. I combined the two scripts to create this script called 'Soldiers Assault.'"

Xie Jin picked up her notebook, and an hour passed quickly. Lan Xiaolong and Director Kang hadn't eaten yet, so the two went to the cafeteria to find something to eat.

Basically, the plot of "Soldiers Sortie" and its film and television adaptations have not changed much. Xie Jin has marked the differences in some details.

"Director Xie, have you finished reading the script?"

Xie Jin nodded: "Have you found investors yet?"

Kang Honglei looked troubled: "Difficult, too difficult. I'm not interested in any storyline without romance, but what's the point of constantly having to date in the military?"

Xie Jin nodded: "This script is very good, and I also support you in not adding a romance plot. Don't waste something good."

Kang Honglei paused for two seconds, then tentatively asked, "You...you really think it's a good choice?"

"I'm optimistic about it."

Kang Honglei and Lan Xiaolong exchanged a glance: "Then..."

"How much money did you originally plan to allocate?"

Happiness came too suddenly. Kang Honglei gritted his teeth and said, "If 1,200 isn't enough, 1,000 will do. The August First Film Studio is willing to provide 200."

In reality, the total investment for "Soldiers Sortie" was 1200, but initially there was only 800 in initial funding. Kang Honglei was making money while filming.

Xie Jin thought for a moment and decided to go all in: "Let's set it at 1,200 for now. I might bring in another party, and I'll take care of the money. But I'll recommend a few actors to you."

Kang Honglei hesitated for a moment, struggling with his inner turmoil.

He would rather not invest at all than accept Xie Jin's attempt to bring in young, inexperienced actors who would ruin the roles, but where could he find the money?

"I know what you're going to say. I'm a director too. If the person I recommend is suitable, use them; if not, forget it."

Kang Honglei breathed a sigh of relief: "Phew... Thanks for understanding, then it's all right."

With the "Soldiers Sortie" deal settled, Xie Jin breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't have all the good stuff, but at least the ones he could get were all of high quality.

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"Hehehe, Beiping! Your grandma's back!"

The hamster looked incredibly festive today, wearing a red cotton-padded jacket with white rabbit fur trim, its little face was rosy and chubby, and it wore a fluffy little monkey hat.

They put their hands in their pockets, thinking that someone's young master had slipped out of the house.

Liu Xiaoli slapped her forehead: "What are you yelling for? Aren't you conspicuous enough? Get in the car!"

"Oh"

Once in the car, the hamster started thinking about sneaking out to play. Liu Xiaoli could tell from her daughter's darting eyes that she was up to no good.

"Don't even think about it, I still have to go to the gala rehearsal."

"Oh," she smacked her lips, looking sullen.

I was supposed to go to the CCTV3 Hundred Flowers Gala on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. I was also planning to go to the temple fair, but that plan has now fallen through.

I hadn't even had a chance to mock his nickname "Shitball" to his face...

Looking at her daughter's listless nature, Liu Xiaoli felt both sorry for her and annoyed: "Look at Xiaojin, she came back to work in her third year of junior high school. She's only four years older than you, and no one was pushing her. She's so self-disciplined and hardworking!"

Xiao Liu muttered to herself, "Pah! He's such a good faker; he's just trying to avoid blind dates."

"What did you say?"

"without"

"Let me tell you, Director Zhang's 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' has started casting, and so many people have applied. They even sent me three messages specifically asking you to audition."

"ah"

"What? The team will be formed in mid-May, and you have to go in early May. We need to quickly build up our popularity."

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Even before the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year had faded by the end of January, migrant workers began migrating from cities across the country to continue their efforts for the new year.

Old Gu went home for the New Year and surprisingly gained weight; the once ascetic, refined scoundrel is now...

"Renlong, weren't you supposed to be the domineering CEO type, the refined scoundrel?"

Gu Renlong rolled his eyes. He hadn't understood what the domineering CEO meant before, but now he did.

"I'm not a domineering CEO, but you're kind of looking like one."

"You're not a domineering CEO? Look at your surname, in the realm of domineering CEOs, you're only slightly inferior to those with the surname Ye or Lin."

Xie Jin smacked her lips: "Tsk tsk tsk, but with your figure... you're almost as big as CEO Wang of AAA Building Materials..."

Gu Renlong was a little embarrassed: "My wife is feeding the pigs like crazy... I can't just not eat them..."

"Sister-in-law, aren't you going to bring her over? Living apart like this isn't a good thing, is it?"

"Yes! That's what we're going to talk about this time, mainly because it's delayed our plans to have children."

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Gu Renlong chatted for a bit, then suddenly slapped his forehead: "I was so busy talking to you that Zhang Dahuzi contacted me about something."

"What's up, Big Beard?"

"His 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' is in pre-production, and he's invited you, Nie Yuan, Huang Xiaoming, Xie Tingfeng, Huo Jianhua, Tong Dawei, and Chen Kun to audition."

Xie Jin pinched her chin.

Hmm~ That's right, preparations for The Return of the Condor Heroes are about to begin.

I always forget, my popularity is really strong right now.

Do you think you should go?

Gu Renlong jumped up and down anxiously: "Of course I'm going!! How can I not go? I met with him before I came, and now he's not satisfied with Xie Tingfeng's Mandarin and he's not satisfied with Chen Kun's offer."

Xie Jin pondered for a moment: "What is the current status of the Divine Eagle project?"

"The copyright is held by Huaxia Vision. Huaxia is the main investor and Ciwen is the co-investor, while Ciwen is responsible for distribution. The project is entirely managed by Big Beard."

At this point, Gu Renlong took out his notebook: "Zhang Jizhong requested 3000 million for the project, with Huaxia investing 1700 million and Ciwen taking 500 million. There's still a shortfall of 800 million."

"He's desperately short of money right now, he's looking for it everywhere."

The original version of The Return of the Condor Heroes was indeed incomplete, as it was cut down from 55 episodes to 40 due to budget constraints.

In reality, they were raising money while filming, and in the end, Huaxia was the main investor, with Ciwen, Wenlian Audio-Visual Publishing House, Hechen GG, Dentsu Group, and Fuyuan Sihai as co-investors.

Apart from Ciwen and Huaxia, the remaining companies invested very, very little, totaling only eight hundred.

What's even more ridiculous is that even after the show aired, the actor with the big beard still owed the special effects company 200 million yuan...

"Now it's up to you. If you're willing, I'll try to get Vision involved, but you'll probably have to make some sacrifices. Also, I've been thinking that our post-production team is getting closer and closer, and I've even discussed some digital compositing with them."

"If you lose money in one area, you'll make it back in another."

Xie Jin thought about it for a moment, and it wasn't really impossible...

"Old Gu, you really know how to seize every opportunity. Even if I don't go, you've still managed to get some post-production work for us."

Gu Renlong pushed up his scumbag glasses: "Whatever I set my sights on, I'll tear off a piece of flesh. Hmm... Do I sound a bit like a villain when I talk like this..."

Xie Jin nodded. Gu Renlong was truly her human cheat code, not a villainous system!

"Renlong, don't doubt yourself. You're just a 'refined scoundrel,' not a good person at all. I think this is acceptable, but of course, we still have to go through the motions."

Gu Renlong licked his lips: "Don't worry, the more clandestine the operation, the more flawless the procedures and processes will be, hehehe."

"I just submitted the application materials. I'll handle the rest. You just need to come for an audition in early May."

"A good system"

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