Acting school started in 1998

Chapter 467 Big Diamond

"what do you mean?"

"What do you mean?"

"Stop pretending, how long do you plan to keep this secret from me?"

"What's the matter? You should explain it clearly. It's the middle of the night and I just got home, so what's the matter?"

After drinking two ounces of wine and eating a plate of dumplings, Li Tang was quite happy when he suddenly received a call from Xiaopang. It was already almost one o'clock in the morning. He probably figured that he had just arrived home and called right away. Condolences mean that you miss yourself. Moreover, the two of them had not seen each other for more than a month, so he thought about it. A phone call to express his heartfelt feelings and a message from a distance was better than nothing.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the call was connected, he heard Xiaopang's angry questioning, which made him confused.

Speaking of which, although Xiaopang is usually a bit presumptuous, he is not the kind of manipulative, at least he is still reasonable.

"Okay, then let me ask you, what happened to Jiang Qinqin? Did your company sign her?"

Xiaopang got very angry when she talked about this matter. She had always regarded Jiang Qinqin as the biggest threat. This time, her agent Chang Jihong is helping her actively develop the new film "The Last Imperial Concubine" directed by Teng Wenji.

This is a drama with a female protagonist, telling the story of the last imperial concubine Wenxiu's "Sword Concubine Revolution".

Since "Jade Goddess of Mercy" became popular, various invitations have come in one after another. Xiaopang has already tasted the sweetness of the drama "Jade Goddess of Mercy", or in other words, his vision has become higher. She is no longer satisfied with the role of the leading female lead in ordinary TV series, but wants to challenge different types of leading female roles.

Although she currently has a new drama in "Pink Family", she will play the female lead. That's right, it's the companion piece to "The Family" starring Chen Kun, Dong Jie and Liu Yifei, which was just broadcast on CCTV 8 and became a hit at the beginning of the year.

From the director to the behind-the-scenes creative team, they are all the original cast of "Golden Pink Family". The producer was interested in the popularity of "Jade Goddess of Mercy" and invited Tong Dawei and her to join forces again to create an on-screen couple.

But she attaches more importance to the drama "The Last Imperial Concubine" because it is a drama with a female protagonist, not to mention that the director is the famous director Teng Wenji in the industry.

Originally, she thought that with her current popularity, she would be sure to win this drama. She also thought that if that didn't work, she could ask Li Tang to come forward. After all, Li Tang had a good relationship with Director Xiao Teng and was very familiar with Director Teng.

But just today she got the news that the heroine of "The Last Imperial Concubine" has been chosen, and it was Jiang Qinqin, whom she had always feared the most. But what she never expected was that the person who helped Jiang Qinqin win this role was actually Sheng Tang Film and television. Moreover, it was Zeng Jia’s assistant Du Hua who came forward to contact Jiang Qinqin in the name of her agent.

Okay, after working on it for a long time, it turns out that you are a family, and you were actually kept in the dark.

At that time, Xiaopang was so angry that he even had the idea of ​​breaking up, but then he thought about it, if he just quit like this, wouldn't he be giving the couple an advantage?

No, admitting defeat is definitely not her Fan Xiaopang style.

After thinking about it, she finally couldn't help but dial Li Tang's phone number. She knew that Li Tang came back today and won an award at Cannes. She originally planned to call Li Tang to congratulate him as soon as he landed. Now she is in no mood, she just wants to find out!

Hearing that it was about Jiang Qinqin, Li Tang breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that he and Gao Yuanyuan would get into trouble again like last time when they didn't eat mutton. Could this time be the scandal between him and Zhang Ziyi? ?

"Oh, so that's what happened. Our company didn't sign her, we just cooperated." He even said with a smile.

"Who are you fooling? Jiang Qinqin's current manager is obviously Zeng Jia's assistant Du Hua... No, what do you mean by cooperation just now?"

At this time, Xiaopang even hated Zeng Jia, with whom he had always been close in the past. He stopped calling Sister Jia Jia and called her by her first name.

Li Tang had to explain to her: "She set up her own studio and then hung it under our company. This is a normal business operation! In addition, Xiaohua is no longer Jiajia's assistant. She is now Jiang Qinqin's studio person in charge."

He had been mentally prepared for this, as this kind of thing could not be hidden.

This matter is not that he is looking for trouble. The reason why he originally encouraged Jiang Qinqin to set up his own studio and actively cooperated with her was because it was a normal business operation as he said, and it was also because he was interested in Jiang Qinqin's current front-line business. The position of the second-tier player and the future development prospects. On the other hand, it also stems from his own selfishness. Instead of letting Teacher Jiang look for a new home like a headless fly, it would be better to tie her to his side.

As for Xiaopang, I don't know if he would take the initiative to tell me. If he knew, he would naturally have a speech that he had prepared long ago.

Sure enough, the fat guy on the other end of the phone didn't accept his explanation at all, and still said angrily: "Oh, the studio is still hanging under your company, what's the difference between this and signing her? Is this a normal business operation? How come you never did it before? Didn't you tell me about this?"

Li Tang immediately said confidently: "Of course there is a difference. If we sign her, then she is from our company. But now we are just a cooperative relationship, and everyone is equal."

As he spoke, his tone softened and he continued: "You also know that our company has just been established for more than a year, and has only made a few movies. At present, we can only sign some newcomers who have just graduated. Those who are a little famous have long been dismissed. The person signed away, so now we can only use this method of cooperation. Speaking of Jiang Qinqin, let me tell you the truth, that is, the relationship is good, so people are willing to cooperate with us, otherwise someone like her, who is a high-ranking person, I’m telling you here, whether it’s Sister Hong from your company or Sister Hua from Huayi Brothers, you have to rob her without breaking her head!”

The more evasive Li Tang is, the angrier Xiaopang will be. But what he said was very candid. Not only was it factual, but it was also on point.

An actor of Jiang Qinqin's stature is, to put it bluntly, a cash cow. The share of remuneration is a trivial matter, while commercial performances and endorsements are the big deal.

During this period, Xiaopang herself took advantage of the popularity of "Jade Guanyin" to perform and receive endorsements. For her personally, it was not only an improvement in her celebrity status, but also economic benefits. At the same time, she and the company complement each other. The company gave her the opportunity to help her create a platform, and now it is time for her to repay the company. You must know that in her agency agreement with the company, in addition to the 28/20 share of the film remuneration, the commercial performances and endorsements are also 50/50.

Thinking of this, Xiaopang's anger had dissipated by five or six points, but she was still very unhappy and snorted: "Now you finally admit that you have a good relationship with her? If you don't have any evil intentions, why don't you tell me?"

"I have always had a good relationship with her. When I was filming "The Third Man," you saw it. With just one phone call, she came over to help without even asking for payment. This time, I still owe her. Favor, of course they trust me, otherwise who would dare to take such a big risk? Let me ask you, if I ask you to terminate your contract with Sister Hong now and sign with our company, will you be willing?"

"..."

Xiaopang was speechless for a while. She had just tasted the taste of becoming famous, and now the company was training her as a big sister. Are you kidding me if I ask her to terminate the contract at this time?

After hesitating for a moment, she still refused to admit defeat and said: "If you give me the role of "The Last Princess", I can consider signing a contract with your company... Oh no, why should I sign a contract? We will also set up a studio to cooperate with you on an equal footing."

Although it is definitely not realistic to terminate the contract with the company now, the idea of ​​setting up her own studio makes her heart move. "What is "The Last Imperial Concubine"?" Li Tang asked confused.

"Pretend, are you pretending to me again? It's the drama your company helped her take on, directed by Teng Wenji!"

"Oh, I remembered it. Jiajia mentioned it to me before, but I really didn't know the play was called "The Last Imperial Concubine". I only knew it was directed by director Teng Wenji." Li Tang suddenly realized.

He heard Zeng Jia talk about this when he was still in Cannes, but he didn't take it to heart at that time. After all, isn't it normal for a celebrity like Teacher Jiang to accept a TV series? It would be abnormal if he couldn't accept it. Moreover, he was so busy during Cannes that he didn't ask in detail at all. He only knew that Du Hua took care of this matter, which also meant that Du Hua could stand on his own as Teacher Jiang's agent and head of the studio. Absolutely competent.

"You really don't know?" Xiaopang asked suspiciously on the other end of the phone.

"I really don't know! Look at how busy I have been from last month to now. I don't have time to take care of the company's affairs."

Xiaopang actually believed this, because she knew that Li Tang had always been the hands-off boss and left all the company's affairs to Zeng Jia. Just thinking about this matter, she couldn't help but feel a little sour in her heart. If it comes to trust, Zeng Jia is undoubtedly the woman Li Tang trusts most.

But she immediately choked and said: "After talking for a long time, you haven't answered me yet. Why didn't you tell me about her cooperation with your company?"

Although Xiaopang's voice on the phone was still tough, Li Tang knew that her attitude had softened, which meant that she accepted his explanation.

So now it was his turn to stand up, and he immediately hummed: "Tsk, just because of your current attitude, do I dare to tell you? Isn't this just causing trouble for yourself! Besides, when I was with Jiang Qinqin, It's not my idea to cooperate. Jiajia has already had her idea. Last year...well, it should have been the year before last year. Jiang Qinqin's contract with Zhongjie Company was about to expire in one year. At that time, Jiajia I have already started to contact her, otherwise this cooperation would not be so smooth."

He was not talking nonsense. It was indeed Zeng Jia who had a conspiracy against Teacher Jiang at the beginning. Of course, Li Tang was responsible for the establishment of the studio in the middle, so there is no need to go into such detail.

"..."

The fat girl on the other end of the phone was speechless again. Although she always believed that there must be something ulterior about the relationship between Li Tang and Jiang Qinqin, it was a pity that she had no evidence. What's more important is that the relationship between the two has always been in a state of tacit understanding. They have never admitted to the outside world that they are male and female friends. It can be said that the name is not justified!

But she still couldn't help complaining: "Zeng Jia said it was nice, but he never told me this kind of thing. If you had told me in advance, the car would not have crashed this time. Humph, say After all, none of you regard me as one of your own."

"What you said is a bit unreasonable. Jiajia has her own reasons for not saying it. Oh, from now on she will yell everywhere in the company about everything, so she is incompetent as the general manager in the first place. They say that shopping malls are like On the battlefield, if you don't keep secrets, you will lose your ministers, and if ministers don't keep secrets, you will lose yourself, do you understand?" Li Tang scolded on the phone.

PUA's set is very sneaky.

Little Fatty, who had not yet reached mastery of cultivation, could only listen to his teachings. His throat could no longer become rough, so he could only say: "Okay, you are right anyway. Forget it, I won't tell you anymore. I'm dead!"

"No, no, no!"

Li Tang said hurriedly: "I just came back from Cannes today. I wanted to call you, but I was afraid that it would be too late and I would disturb you. Since you took the initiative to call, why don't you hang up?"

"Oh, congratulations, you won another award... Uh, but this award seems to have nothing to do with you. Director Ning Hao won the award." Xiaopang said perfunctorily, but he couldn't help but mock a little. one time.

"Look at what you said, "Incense" is invested, produced and produced by Shengtang Film and Television. As the boss of the company, how can you say that it has nothing to do with me? You are just insincere!"

"Okay, okay, I'm sleepy, no more chatting!"

The fat guy on the other end of the phone was furious from the beginning, but in the end he not only lost his temper, but also felt that he was being unreasonable in everything, and his interest inevitably waned. As a result, Li Tang refused to give in, so she had no choice but to beg for mercy.

"Tsk, that's it? Where's Goodbye Kiss?"

"Oh, okay! Bah, bah, bah..."

Xiaopang kissed her fiercely on the phone, then said "Byebye!" and then hung up the phone before Li Tang could speak.

Hearing a busy "beep beep" sound from the phone, Li Tang showed a proud look on his face.

In any case, this level is over.

The only regret is that the original idea of ​​flirting with Xiaopang through the air was abandoned.

Xiaopang is still running around outside, and his ex-girlfriend is busy filming a movie in Hong Kong. As for Teacher Jiang, he is just too arrogant. He always takes the initiative to call you. Sometimes he forgets and will send you a text message coyly to remind you.

Alas, water from far away cannot quench the thirst from near!

Being teased like this by Xiaopang, he drank some wine and finally lost all the sleepiness he had brewed.

Oh, I remembered, did Ning Hao have the electronic text of the script sent over?

He got up from the bed, opened the laptop on the table, made himself a cup of tea, sat down at the table, opened his mailbox, and sure enough there was a new email.

He clicked on the email, there was a document in it, downloaded the document to a local document, and then opened it.

Oh, the title is quite eye-catching - "Big Diamond".

(End of this chapter)