When will I be the queen

Chapter 417 Substitution

The Immortal King thought it didn't matter, "However you can save money."

  "." No, you are determined to take the capital route today? Why do you think capitalism is everything?

Lu Keke nodded, it was true, "This character design was not used in a previous project of mine, but I have already bought it. Saving and thrift are our traditional virtues. I have always been a very virtuous person, so I often recycle waste." This time, she still planned to do so. After searching through the previous material library for a long time, she really found several that could be used in the new project. It's all about saving money.

This is the director's money-saving thinking. Cai Cai will save the beautiful pictures she takes every day and keep them for later use. The director's material library is the key to saving money on the project. In this way, money can be spent on visible places, such as landscaping, where money is spent like paper.

But capital is just saving money. They use whatever is cheap, including people. Many projects fail in the end, and it is often because capital is too ruthless in hiring people. They are reluctant to pay the full amount to extras who are paid 100 yuan a day, and they even deduct some money, not to mention other staff. Even though the market and laws are much better now, capital still finds ways to deduct money.

The most terrifying thing is someone like Xianjun, who has both director thinking and capital thinking.

Cai Cai thought about it, and turned away and shrank back, looking like she didn't want to be close to the Immortal Lord. The Immortal Lord saw through her and pinched her head.

  The two chatted with Lu Keke for a while, played for a while, and then left happily. Leaving behind a very happy and satisfied Lu Keke, and a group of disappointed and sad assistant directors and staff who were looking forward to Cai Cai's car. How could they let Cai Cai leave like this!!!

Then, on the way home, Cai Cai heard the news online that she was not selected for Lu Keke's project.

"." Cai Cai was going to work abroad, and Xianjun saw her off. As a result, she met a group of fans who shouted at her not to be sad and to cheer up.

Cai Cai was still waving with a smile, but when she heard the shouting, she felt confused. Xianjun directly said that this was a smokescreen deliberately sent by the company, and they teamed up with Lu Keke to hype it up, using you as a gimmick to attract traffic to her money-making TV series.

"The company has gained a lot of benefits, and has increased your studio's expenses by 10%." This is very high. Some artists only increase their expenses by a few percent in several years. Whether an artist is popular or not depends purely on the amount of money his company gives him. To put it bluntly, the money is real money. Nanny cars range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, millions, or even tens of millions. Food, clothing, housing, and transportation are all money.

Since Cai Cai became an artist, except for her studies, everything else is provided by the company. She only wears things from home in private. Cai Cai herself doesn't know, but Mei Zhang knows it clearly. Because this is what Cai Cai deserves as an artist, he would be stupid not to fight for it for Cai Cai. It's just because Cai Cai has been in a rich family since she was a child, so she doesn't think a nanny car worth millions is a big deal, and she doesn't care about other things.

Cai Cai later found out that the company also took the opportunity to promote several newcomers, some of whom had already participated in Lu Keke's project, and some of whom were just there for free.

Cai Cai remembered that the company had always said to be cautious in signing people, to sign fewer people or even no people, but why were there always new people coming out?

"This circle is different now than it was in the past. At first, anyone could enter the circle by accident. Later, there were auditions. Later, the circle became solidified. The children of the previous generation of celebrities grew up and naturally entered the circle. Then there were the children of capital and other interest groups. Various second-generation people entered the industry with their ancestral fans and abundant resources. Regardless of whether they are popular or not, at least they don't have to worry about work. At the very least, they can get a flight on a popular variety show. With self-media and major video platforms, it is difficult not to solidify this circle."

Xianjun handed Cai Cai a glass of water. She ate three scoops of ice cream on the way and hadn't drunk the water yet. "It's just like many industries are consciously or unconsciously solidifying. Children usually follow their parents in doing whatever they do. Unless it's a really high-risk industry, such as electrification, other industries are easier for children to get started with with the guidance and help of their parents. There are definitely disadvantages to such solidification. Let's not talk about monopoly. The biggest impact is closure. It's difficult for outsiders to come in or even get in touch with this industry."

"However, after various reforms in the entertainment industry in the early years and the audience's choice, the industry is not so solidified now. There are many ways for newcomers to enter the industry. There is a steady stream of newcomers coming in. If the company does not accept them, they will sooner or later be suppressed by other companies. Even if you and I are in charge of the company, it is not enough in this industry. Strength comes in numbers, do you understand? Let a hundred flowers bloom, the more types of artists there are, the more projects there will be to choose from. The company is not unwilling to sign people, but it is indeed cautious. But cautiousness is also compared with other companies."

  Xianjun saw Cai Cai finish her drink and poured her another cup. Cai Cai glared at him and motioned her to drink it quickly. "Some companies divide newcomers into several small companies and sign a lot of contracts. Newcomers are like passing levels, from print models to video models, and then to internet celebrities. From here, they start to be further refined and divided. Some continue to be internet celebrities, some start to shoot web dramas, and some enter projects. Now, whether it is self-made or professional, there are some who can survive, and there are very few who soar to the sky." There are some, and they are also at the level of Cai Cai. The others who seem to be thriving are actually data produced.

It is like fishing for gold in the sea, and the waves wash away the sand. After going through so many levels, it can be seen whether the newcomers can gain a foothold in the circle. "At this time, the company really starts to invest in the artists. Our company directly skips some levels and reaches the stage of investing in one step."

Cai Cai suddenly realized and nodded, "Doesn't that mean we are snatching up the seedlings that other companies are optimistic about?"

Xianjun laughed and took the empty cup from her hand. "People always strive for higher goals. No one is stupid. As long as you have a clear mind and don't get yourself into trouble, you can basically see clearly where you are and even where the future lies. Many artists in the circle leave their debut companies, which are basically those that can't continue. If they really want a good future, which artist would be willing to leave? Social skills are also very important. Reputation is sometimes more competitive than ability. Besides, most of those companies that sign newcomers online are making money by incubating artists and then selling them, saving the artists' time and also saving a lot of time for big companies."

This is the reason for buying seeds and seedlings. They are essentially the same thing, but there is a difference in quality assurance and prospects. And this difference can be converted with a high probability. Even if the seeds and seedlings are of poor quality, as long as the capital piles up money, there will always be fans who eat their dishes. There are so many stars who are confused by passers-by, but they are still very popular. Don't the capital know that they are not good? It's just because they can make money back.

"In fact, the requirements of many management companies and entertainment companies for artists are completely inferior to the audience's requirements for artists. Companies often ask artists to be obedient. Everything else is left to the company. Even if there are shortcomings in appearance, they are covered up by the company. Therefore, many artists cannot leave this circle. A large part of it is psychological. Those who really want to stay because they want to act and sing well are rare."

After the immortal finished speaking, he looked at Cai Cai. In the analysis of many companies, Cai Cai is so liked and favored, in addition to her sincerity and lack of heart, because she is the kind of person who stays in this circle just because she wants to act. People in the circle can see it, and people outside the circle can see it even more. The invisible Cai Cai is a very magical and precious existence.

In fact, artists manipulate their personas, and people in the circle know it tacitly. People outside the circle also pretend to be deaf and dumb. Fans fully cooperate, and as for passers-by, as long as they don’t make a big mistake, no one cares about the authenticity of the persona, except for the haters. But some people’s personas will not be manipulated even by the best and most acting artists. For example, math nerds, or just want to concentrate on acting and singing. In the last century, there were indeed many artists who concentrated on acting and singing. They did not manipulate their personas, they just acted in plays and sang songs. Later, with the full popularity of variety entertainment projects, who was sincere and who was fake was revealed in the face of huge rewards.

Nowadays, most of the artists who were called artists are gone. If there are one or two left, they are just retired and there is no news about them. Even if their descendants are still active in this circle, they have not achieved much. The matter of inheriting the mantle only exists in press releases.

It's hard to be focused. That's why Cai Cai is so precious. And it's even harder to copy Cai Cai. Many companies had a lot of Cai Cai imitations earlier, but now, less than a year later, before Cai Cai has fully developed, those imitations have almost disappeared. They have all transformed and cut ties with Cai Cai completely. Because it's really impossible to copy Cai Cai, those who imitate me will die, and those who resemble me will live. This truth is clear without going to the end. Not to mention Cai Cai, those who resemble me will have a hard time surviving.

"Artists who can only be seen on the set are the real actors." The media didn't care whether they would offend their peers by making fun of Cai Cai, and they commented on Cai Cai so blatantly. There are no more than five artists in the world who can bear this sentence. In China, there is only one Cai Cai. In a circle as vast as the stars, there are only a few people like this. I'm afraid it's not precious.

"So the company was badly criticized. At this time, I promoted you to modify the contract, and I also meant to pout." The Immortal King also said it clearly. Anyway, capital is best at doing things that make a lot of money. If you can get multiple benefits without any effort, and these benefits are all long-term high returns, then this is definitely better than making a lot of money.

  "." Cai Cai had already seen from her family that doing business was very demanding. But every time Xianjun explained it in such detail, she felt that doing business was even more demanding. Also, how did Xianjun manage to be both an actor and a businessman? Did he have two brains?

Thinking of this, Cai Cai glanced at Xianjun's head. It must be due to the role. He was growing his hair out, and it was half long now. He didn't style his hair, and he didn't like to wear a hat anymore. He just let his hair hang loose, with one side tucked behind his ear and the other side on his cheek. He looked indescribably noble and free. He buttoned his iron-gray shirt from the third button, and rolled up his sleeves at different heights. His collarbone, chest, and hand bones were all blue with veins, like a sculpture, with a greasy look, and white, the kind of white that was faintly pink.

Stunning beauty in the world.

  After this word flashed through Cai Cai's mind, she was a little confused about how she developed from having two brains to being able to appreciate beauty.

How could Xianjun not notice Cai Cai's expression, especially when she was using the camera's perspective? He didn't dare to think too much and just thought that Cai Cai was worried about her homework again.

"You will graduate in a little over a year, and you will have finished this subject after graduation. If you want to continue studying, you will have to change to another subject. Does your family want you to study a different subject?"

"." Cai Cai stared at the Immortal Lord. His beauty and all that were just misunderstandings. Not only did this man have two brains, he was also a top student with multiple degrees. He was even scarier than her family members.

"Why are you glaring at me? If you want to learn something, just prepare it. Don't you want to systematically learn directing or screenwriting?" Although Cai Cai's current studies also include directing and screenwriting, she switched to directing after graduation, and she is still a professional director. Yes, Cai Cai is an amateur actor, but she is a professional director, screenwriter, or post-production worker.

  Hahahahaha.

But whether it is a director or a screenwriter, you can continue to learn infinitely, and there are many specialized professions. In addition, due to the rapid update of technology, many directors and cameramen learn while working. Otherwise, they will not know how to use the equipment. This is also the fundamental reason why many older directors will form a team. It can be said that if a director who has been absent for more than three years comes back to make a film, he will definitely feel out of touch with reality.

The speed at which the flywheel of the times moves makes people feel that it has surpassed time itself.

"It's time to board the plane." Mei Zhang came over to interrupt Xianjun's behavior of encouraging learning. He knew that Cai Cai didn't want to hear something, but he insisted on listening to it. If you make Cai Cai angry, you will suffer.

  The Immortal King felt relieved, and felt that it was easier to apply for private flight routes now than when he was a child. Otherwise, he didn't know what else to say.

Cai Cai snorted, waved casually as if to say goodbye to the Immortal Lord, and then got on the plane without looking back.

"Do you think he did it on purpose? If it wasn't for the Immortal Lord, I would have thought he was trying to create some kind of gaslighting effect, deliberately irritating me and making me angry." Cai Cai was still angry while sitting on the plane. She complained about the Immortal Lord with Mei Zhang and didn't even bother to read the script outline.

Mei Zhang swiped his phone, not wanting to talk about Xianjun's thoughts at all. He had known Xianjun for so many years, and he had never guessed correctly, "Do you want to sleep for a while?" Let's coax the little ancestor first. Otherwise, he won't be able to work. This time, he re-signed part of the contract with the company, and there is a lot of follow-up work. Cai Cai is the boss, he can't get rid of it, let alone dare to get rid of it.

  Cai Cai looked at Mei Zhang and Fang Qiao and Zhou Qing who were busy over there, nodded, and planned to hang out with Lily and the others after getting off the plane, so she wouldn't be bothered by these workaholics. The company had raised her salary, and it must have raised Mei Zhang's salary as well, so she would give them a big red envelope later.

I quickly took a look at the script outline of the third season of The Mist. Actually, if I have to say, this is considered to be a part of the same series and can even be a separate show.

She is still Claire, the adopted daughter of the noble duke, and Lawrence is still the housekeeper Anne. The first two seasons ended with a liar being hanged and the police officers being killed in the line of duty. It is still the same manor, and the new owner is the son of the old duke's younger brother, Carlson. He used to be a lawyer and doctor, and now he is an adventurer. Because he needed money to go to sea, he came to inherit the old duke's legacy. Who knew that he encountered a murder on the way and was caught by detective Sean and taken back to the police station. Fortunately, Carlson's servant Dobrin hid because he had to relieve himself, and ran to the manor alone to seek help.

In order to get out of trouble, Carlson signed the inheritance document and mortgaged the manor without the knowledge of Claire and Anne. The mysterious debtor also asked Carlson to marry Claire to him, and he would give a generous dowry. Carlson hesitated and did not agree. He had not met Carlisle yet, and said he wanted to ask Carlisle before making a decision. The creditor left without saying much. When the lawyer came back after confirming other documents, he found that the manor had been mortgaged. The lawyer hurried to inform Carlisle, who did not intend to save people.

But when Claire arrived, the manor and the property had been mortgaged, the creditors had mysteriously disappeared, and only the public notice of the mortgage was hung at the door of the town hall building.

At this point, in order to earn money to redeem the estate, Carlson embarked on the path of working as a private detective.

This season still continues the two story lines of the old duke's bizarre death and Claire's life experience, and then adds Carlson's own story line and the story line of defending the manor. The first two are one bright and one dark, and the latter two are also one bright and one dark. Intertwined in the main line of solving the case, they continue to play a role in promoting the plot. And it is obvious that Cai Cai was the invisible heroine before, but now, there are two protagonists, one male and one female. The roles seem to be evenly divided, but in different episodes, there should be a focus on men and women. This is something that did not happen in the first two seasons.

Cai Cai flipped to the end and looked at the cast. She was first. Second was the actor that Gabitt had been waiting for, Jonathan Costa. Then came Lawrence, then Carl Biwali who played the servant Dorin, and finally Robert Pertwee who played the detective Sean. There were no photos either. The names of foreigners kept coming and going. Even if they were famous, Cai Cai couldn't match them up without seeing the person or the role.

But now there are only five of them in the cast, which means that at least for this season, the main actors are these five. And based on the way the script outline is written now, Cai Cai estimates that Jonathan is probably like her, and has signed for many seasons and wants to be a regular. Lawrence was able to successfully sign for the third season, which means he is also a regular. It’s hard to say about the other two, but there are five characters in total, three of them are regulars, and the other two can at least survive two seasons. Because this kind of series rarely changes the main actors.