The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 581 The Daily Life of the Boss

When he was filming TV series in the past, Lee Sheng-yew attached great importance to the completion and celebration banquets. At every celebration banquet, he must have a good chat with the main actors about the production of the work, communicate and discover his own shortcomings. There is a kind of "I every Three provinces per day” attitude.

But now he is much calmer about the celebration banquet. It is more of a process. The purpose is not to explore shortcomings, but to relax physically and mentally.

After the celebration party for "Dalian by the Sea", Lee Sheng-yew and the main actors agreed on a dubbing time after the New Year, and then the crew dispersed.

Lu Han went to the peninsula, and Zhang Songwen returned to his hometown.

Li Shengyao took the film crew to Yanjing. As soon as he arrived in Yanjing, he immediately received a lot of invitations.

The Lunar New Year period has passed, and next is the New Year period.

Many movie premieres wanted to invite Lee Sheng Yew, but Lee Sheng Yew agreed to the invitation for "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", but did not agree to the invitation for other movies.

After the Chinese film market took off, a New Year schedule gradually emerged, which is the Lunar New Year schedule.

This year's Spring Festival is particularly intense. "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", "Better and Better Village Evening", "Love Is Not NG", "Together", "101 Proposals", and "Far Cry 2" will all be released during the New Year holiday. Released.

At the end of January, there will also be "007: Skyfall", "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf: Adventure in the Year of the Snake", and "Death Hunt".

Also in mid-February are Jack Reacher and The Lord of the Rings: Episode I.

"囧" has 13 billion, and "Zodiac" has [-] million, which has given Chinese film people great confidence. Everyone believes that their movies can make a lot of money.

More and more hot money is flowing in, and more and more people want to become capital and chess players.

On the second night after Li Shengyao returned to Yanjing, he took his assistant to a private restaurant in Dongcheng District, and then met Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia.

The last time they met, Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia were both wearing long skirts. This time they were wearing regular clothes.

Zeng Jia wore a blue fur vest jacket, black casual pants, and black high heels. She looked very smart.

There was a heater in the room, but she seemed a little afraid of the heat, and her forehead was sweating.

Da Mi Mi was wearing a bright red sweater, a pair of light gray tight jeans, and a pair of white sneakers.

The big power looks like a college student.

She doesn't usually exercise much, but her legs are pretty long, slender and straight.

As for the curvature on the front, it is even larger. Even though he is wearing a sweater, it is still very obvious and looks majestic.

Da Mi Mi stood at the door to greet him. The weather was too cold and she could see waves as she stamped her feet left and right.

"Director Li, please come in quickly."

She spoke, grabbed Li Shengyao's hand, and then walked inside.

She is a woman who knows how to seduce men. Her seemingly passionate actions, accompanied by the bursts of fragrance, are a bit more charming.

After sitting down, Li Shengyao's assistant was on his left, and on his right was the great power.

The boiling hot pot made a sizzling sound, and Da Mi Mi brought him vegetables from time to time, very gently.

Zeng Jia kept praising and saying all kinds of good things.

After eating, Da Mi Mi took out a paper towel and wiped Li Shengyao's mouth. At the same time, he said softly: "For such a big person, rice grains still fall out when eating."

She takes care of him like Li Shengyao's girlfriend.

Li Shengyao noticed the envious look on his assistant's face and smiled to himself.

He wasn't sure if Da Mi Mi was so good to his boyfriend in life. Anyway, he didn't have such a relationship with Da Mi Mi. Da Mi Mi was so attentive that he must have some agenda.

Zeng Jia and Da Mi Mi looked at each other, and then said slowly: "Director Li, we discussed the plan you mentioned last time for a long time after we went back, but we still feel that it is not good. Our studio is at a huge loss."

Da Mi Mi nodded, grabbed Li Shengyao's hand, and said coquettishly: "Brother, I am also a first-line actress now. Five hundred million and 50.00% of the shares are really too small. Now the salary is rising every year, and I also have a lot of endorsements.

You can add more, how about [-] million?"

Zeng Jia continued: "Director Li, we have already started filming the movie."

When Li Shengyao heard this, he immediately thought of the movie "The Big Power", but it didn't show on his face. Instead, he looked over in surprise, "Have you made a movie?"

"Well, I've finished filming."

"Who is the director and what is the subject?"

"Guo Xiaosi is the director, and the theme is youth campus."

This movie is the famous "Tiny Times". It is not accurate to say it is one movie, it should be two movies.

"12" started filming on November 17th last year and completed filming on February [-]rd this year.

For both movies, excluding holidays, it took a total of seventy days to shoot on set.

When Li Shengyao heard this, he deliberately frowned, looking puzzled.

Seeing this, Da Mi Mi turned away slightly embarrassed.

Guo Xiaosi was just a new-generation writer before and had yet to prove himself in the film industry.

Such a director is not on the same level as Li Shengyao. Let alone Li Shengyao, any directing student will not be able to look down on Guo Xiaosi's movies.

Zeng Jia understands this, but in the business world, it is natural to strive for his own interests as much as possible.

"Director Li, our power of appeal is not comparable to that of ordinary female stars.

The recently released "Far Cry 2" has more investment and bigger scenes, but its box office is not even a fraction of "Far Cry 1".

We, Mi Mi, definitely have strength and a bright future in the film industry. "

Li Shengyao looked over and met Da Mi Mi's eyes.

Da Mi Mi held up his chest and smiled confidently, "Director Li, I had two movies last year."

After Da Mi Mi became popular, he immediately starred in two movies. One was "Far Cry", a low-cost horror film. Because Da Mi Mi exposed her breasts, it earned 5000 million at the box office.

The other one is "Hold Live Love", which was released on the Chinese Valentine's Day. It received 3000 million box office on the Chinese Valentine's Day, and 29 million box office in the next 600 days.

In the past, no romance film has achieved high box office on Chinese Valentine's Day. Although this movie only received 3000 million on that day, it was still a good performance.

Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia met other investors and they all used these two results to gain their reputation.

But one is worth 5000 million and the other is over 3000 million. Compared with Lee Sung-yew's movies, they are nothing compared.

Da Mi Mi's face became a little hot, and when he met Li Shengyao's gaze, he felt guilty and pretended to be calm.

Lee Sheung Yew smiled when he heard this, and then said: "During the "Far Cry" period, you were the most popular. This movie can earn 5000 million, all because of you.

It's a pity that you are too anxious and should not accept such a movie.

If you had a good movie at that time, it might break [-] million.

The next "Hlod Live in Love" is also a movie of poor quality, which wastes popularity in vain.

You have wasted a good opportunity to rise. "

She became a big hit, and then she acted in "Painted Skin 2", where she played a supporting role, and then Brother Kaizi asked her to act in "Search".

It's a pity that she didn't seize the opportunity and was fired by Brother Kaizi.

If she had finished "Searching" seriously at that time, her film career would have been completely different.

Hearing this, Da Mi Mi smiled awkwardly.

Li Shengyao continued: ""Little Times" is Guo Xiaosi's movie. He has made music videos before and has never made a feature film. Do you think his movie can be successful?"

Da Mi Mi then added, "He has found quite a few celebrities."

"Except for you, the others are all third- and fourth-tier starlets. I don't have to watch a movie like this to know that it's terrible. It's very bloody. Even if it has a high box office, it doesn't improve the actors."

Hearing this, Da Mi Mi turned his eyes at Li Shengyao dissatisfied.

She knew that Li Shengyao was telling the truth, but she was still unhappy.

Li Shengyao continued: "You can still make a splash in the TV drama industry, but it is impossible to make it in the film industry, so your value is limited. I will give you [-] million, which is definitely too high. You need to have a clear understanding of yourself and don't be blind." Raise the price.”

Hearing this, Da Mi Mi looked at Zeng Jia and still felt that [-] million was too little.

The two girls then continued to say good things, but Li Shengyao killed [-] million yuan and did not change it, so the two had to accept this amount.

Li Shengyao clapped his hands and said, "Okay, just [-] million. I hold [-]% of the shares and will not participate in the management of the studio. Our gambling agreement is still valid."

Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia both nodded.Li Shengyao paused for a moment, then looked at Da Mi Mi, "How many years are left on Da Mi Mi's current contract?"

"There's still a year and a half left."

"Then make a new contract and sign it for eight years."

Power Studio relies on her, and her contract is crucial. One and a half years is not enough for [-] million, at least five years.

In Lee Sheng Yew's previous life, when Jiaxing was established, she signed an eight-year contract.

When Da Mi Mi heard this, his eyes widened, "Signing for so long?"

"I invest money solely because I care about you. If you leave, then the money I invested will be wasted. One and a half years is not enough, at least eight years.

You have shares in the studio and you will be the small boss in the future, what are you worried about?"

Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia looked at each other. She thought it was too long, but Zeng Jia didn't express it.

So the matter was settled.

Soon after, the party ended, and Da Mi Mi and Zeng Jia met to sign an agreement later in the year.

Li Shengyao didn't care about the time and nodded in agreement.

Zeng Jia then left, and Li Shengyao's assistant also left wisely.

Da Mi Mi said softly: "Brother, take me home."

Li Shengyao smiled and said: "I rarely drive myself. You made a lot of money this time."

After getting in the car and closing the door, Li Shengyao rushed over and said, "Warm your hands."

"It's been seen."

"No, there is no one here."

After a while, Li Shengyao started dribbling, Da Mi Mi lowered his head and put his arms around his waist, "Brother, you said "Little Times" is not good, then should I quit?"

"You have acted in the first two films, so you have no time to quit and continue acting. "Tiny Times" does not have a good reputation, but it should do well at the box office."

"Can it be good?"

She raised her head and looked over. It was dark inside the car, with only the street lights casting some light, but her eyes were really beautiful, as if there were stars hidden in the dark night.

Li Shengyao exerted a little force on his right hand and said, "Why don't we make a bet? If "Tiny Times" has [-] million, you will stay with me for one night."

Hearing this, Da Mi Mi blinked and said, "Didn't I give it all to you?"

"Have you given it?"

"I let you touch me. I thought you regarded me as one of your own."

"That's not enough."

Da Mi Mi pursed her lips and chuckled. She felt proud that she could hook Li Shengyao.

"Brother, I won't bet with you, I believe you."

"alright."

Li Shengyao is not trying to force himself. He has been filming with high intensity all year round. It is a good thing to have someone to make him laugh and relax.

Soon after, he sent Da Mi Mi back home.

"Brother, I'm going back first. Please pay attention to your safety. I wish you a happy New Year in advance."

"Don't tell me so early, maybe we will meet soon."

"I can't."

"just wait."

……

Of course, Li Shengyao was not joking with Da Mi Mi, and the two of them met again soon.

Zeng Jia didn't come this time.

In the Guomao Hotel, Li Shengyao and Han Sanping were sitting on chairs, Guo Xiaosi, Chai Zhiping with Da Mi Mi, Guo Biting, Hold Sister, Guo Caijie, and his male favorites. There were about ten people in a group, standing on one side , "Hello Director Li, hello Director Han. We are members of the crew of "Tiny Times". We wish these two great directors a Happy New Year and all the best in advance."

The production company of "Tiny Times" is Helichenguang. The boss of this company is a Hong third generation, rich and well-connected. He only established the company in 2012 and quickly invested in several movies.

"Tiny Times" is their test of the waters.

Guo Xiaosi and Chai Zhiping were responsible for finding actors and preparing for film production. These two people also invested a lot of money.

This time I found Lee Sing-yao and Han Sanping, naturally for the purpose of arranging the movie.

As long as Li Shengyao and Han Sanping nod, China Film and Fenghua will support "Tiny Times", and it will definitely be a high-ranking film when the film premieres.

Li Shengyao and Han Sanping had been angry for a long time, and they knew that He Lichenguang's boss was the third generation, so he was willing to give them face.

However, Chai Zhiping and Guo Xiaosi did not know that at this time, the two of them sat down with the actors, appearing very polite.

After dinner, Guo Xiaosi whispered to Li Shengyao: "Director Li, I am your student, you must support me."

Li Shengyao looked at Guo Xiaosi speechlessly.

You can’t say this nonsense. You can’t say that after reading a few articles, you are my student.

There is no such thing in this world.

"Director Guo, you're welcome. We all know your talent. You are a film wizard, and you and I are equals. This is not a teacher-student relationship."

Da Mi Mi sat aside and glanced at Li Shengyao.

That's not what I said last night, when I said "Tiny Times" was rubbish.

Then she felt that Guo Biting lowered her head and did not dare to look at Li Shengyao, and she couldn't help but feel suspicious.

What's the matter?
Are these two having an affair?
She probed in a low voice: "Biting, do you know Director Li?"

"I know him, but he probably doesn't recognize me."

Guo Biting raised her head and glanced at Li Shengyao, then quickly lowered her head.

There are tricks.

When Da Mi Mi saw this, he felt a little unhappy. This guy Li Shengyao was very dignified, but he went around provoking girls.

She planned to ignore Li Shengyao today so as not to take advantage of him.

Guo Xiaosi didn't know about the power situation, and whispered about his conditions, such as writing a script for Li Shengyao and selling the online copyright of "Little Times" to Fenghua Video. His male favorites can support Fenghua Film and Television Company at any time. Movies and TV series, and he can help Fenghua make movies and TV series.

Li Shengyao frowned slightly as he listened to Guo Xiaosi's words. This guy made a lot of useless conditions.

Can you give me some real benefits?

Chai Zhiping knew Li Shengyao, reached out and gently poked Guo Xiaosi on the waist, and then said: "Director Li, "Tiny Times" will be released at Fenghua Cinemas, and our producers only want a 30.00% share."

Generally, production companies can take away 30.00% to 35% of the box office share from theaters.

Although the money is not much, it is still money.

Li Shengyao smiled with satisfaction, "Mr. Chai is very generous."

Guo Xiaosi was stunned for a moment, quickly came to his senses, and then began to praise Li Shengyao.

He said that "Dalian by the Sea" could win awards, earn high box office, and be included in "Sight and Sound" and "Cahiers du Cinéma", and he kept toasting.

Guo Xiaosi is short and drinks a lot, which makes Li Shengyao feel like he is coercing a minor to drink.

He waved his hand hurriedly, "Director Guo, you're welcome to me. There's no need to drink. Let's talk casually."

So Guo Xiaosi and Chai Zhiping continued to play, and even Han Sanping also followed.

Li Shengyao listened to their praise with a smile on his face.

But he was very clear in his heart. The box office of "Dalian by the Sea" will not be high. Since he has won the Palme d'Or twice in a row before, it is unlikely that he will win a big award. It would be good to win a small award.

(End of this chapter)