China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 455 453. Are you so bad at picking up girls? (5-in-, K)

"Crack!"

On the set of "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", director Huang Jianxin shouted and smiled at Cao Yu, who was wearing a military uniform: "Mr. Cao's camera sense is good, and he can pass it in just one shot."

"Thank you for your hard work, director. The main reason is that the clothes are too thick and the weather is hot. I want to finish the filming as soon as possible."

Cao Yu took off his military cap, wiped his sweat, said goodbye to the director and went to change clothes.

"Mr. Cao, you acted well just now and your emotions were on point. I didn't expect you to act so well now that you are the boss."

As soon as they entered the makeshift lounge, Cheng Long walked in.

When Cao Yu saw it was Cheng Long, he smiled and said while changing clothes: "Brother Cheng Long, haven't you already finished filming this movie?"

"I'm looking for you specifically. First of all, congratulations on "Despicable Me" for breaking the box office record."

Cheng Long saw the sweat on Cao Yu's head. As he spoke, he took a bottle of mineral water, opened it himself, and handed it to Boss Cao: "I took photos of rabbit heads and rat heads in Paris at the beginning of this year, which gave me an idea. I want to discuss it with you and see if this can be made into a movie?"

"This is a good idea, we can do it."

Cao Yu immediately thought of the "Twelve Zodiac" three years later, which seemed to have a box office of more than 800 million. Although it did not enter the billion club, it was not bad.

The main thing is that this movie is sponsored by Huayi, so I have to cut it off.

"Since Boss Cao thinks it's okay, let's work together. Just wait until I finish the script, and I'll have to trouble Boss Cao to polish it up."

Cao Yu is the boss of an entertainment company, and even Cheng Long would be too embarrassed to ask someone to write a script.

Cao Yu took a sip of water: "No problem, I will be responsible for investing in it when the time comes."

"Then it's settled."

Cheng Long felt that it was so refreshing to deal with Boss Cao and said with a smile: "By the way, Mr. Cao, are you really going to win the Golden Broom Award you mentioned last time?"

"Of course we have to do it, and I'm already making preparations to hold the first one in December this year."

Regarding the Golden Broom Awards, Cao Yu has already started planning. He even plans to use all the bad movies from 08 and 09 to judge the awards.

"I didn't expect you to actually do it, but don't worry, Mr. Cao, I will definitely support you when the time comes!"

Although Cheng Long himself has some bad movies, but not many, he is naturally not afraid of being on the list.

While the two were chatting, the simple door was pushed open and a woman walked in: "I heard that you were here too, but I didn't expect it to be true."

"Sister Jing, you are very well-informed."

When Cao Yu saw it was Xu Jing, he smiled and said, "Have you finished filming?"

"Well, I just finished shooting at another studio. I heard that you are here today. Come and have a look. You are such a busy person. You haven't been seen or even called me for months."

Xu Qing's voice was filled with anger, but her eyes were almost drawn.

The two of them talked as if no one was around. Cheng Long looked a little embarrassed and stood up and said: "Boss Cao, the matter is settled. I will leave first while you guys chat."

"Then I won't give it away."

Cao Yu said hello, but Xu Qing just nodded gently to Cheng Long, but kept looking at Cao Yu.

Cheng Long walked out of the room, remembering that Xu Qing didn't talk to him, and couldn't help thinking: "Is Boss Cao a friend of women? Am I really old? No longer attractive?"

Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Xu Jing walked straight to Cao Yu and asked softly: "Do you miss me?"

"Kind of."

"What's a bit?"

"I just kind of thought about it."

"That's pretty much it."

Xu Qing smiled charmingly with satisfaction: "What other plans are there for today?"

"I didn't have any plans. I set aside a day to come here to make a cameo. Unexpectedly, I finished shooting in the morning, and I was fine in the afternoon and evening."

After finally meeting him, Cao Yu naturally knew what he was going to do in the evening.

"Go to my house for dinner later, and don't leave tonight."

"of course can."

Cao Yu nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "How about you accompany me to watch a drama tonight?"

"Drama?"

Xu Qing was startled, Boss Cao still has this leisurely mood?

"I just have something to do to have some fun. Anyway, it's okay. You come with me."

As Cao Yu said this, he had already changed his clothes and left the crew of "The Founding of the Republic" with Xu Jing.

Just as the two were leaving, Brother Chen Kai, who was smoking at the door of another house, spotted them.

"Why is he here? Is he here to see Xu Qing?"

Brother Chen Kai stood up suddenly, not daring to open his eyes wide to confirm that he had seen it correctly.

The assistant on the side followed Brother Chen Kai's gaze and explained: "Director Chen, I heard that he is also here to make a guest appearance."

"Guest appearance? Didn't you say you didn't want him before?"

Brother Chen Kai used to think that Cao Yu had no chance to participate in this movie, and he was quite proud. Now it seems that he is happy in vain.

"I don't know either."

The assistant knew that his boss was not dealing with Cao Yu, and he dared not say that it was Han Sanping who called to invite Boss Cao.

Although Brother Chen Kai felt unhappy, he didn't ask further questions to save himself more trouble.

However, he watched Cao Yu and Xu Qing leave chatting and laughing from a distance, and thought to himself: "They walked the red carpet once at the Oscars, and their relationship is so good? It seems that my wife cannot be allowed to come into contact with Cao Cao in the future!"

Xu Jing usually lives in the compound, but there are other places to live in Yanjing.

After having lunch together at Xu Qing's house, lingering all afternoon, and even taking a nap, the two came to Happy Mahua lovingly.

"Boss Cao, Sister Xu Qing, you actually came to see our play."

Shen Teng, the mainstay of Happy Twist, was so excited that he was speechless when he saw the two big guys, Cao Yu and Xu Qing, coming to his theater.

"There aren't many people."

Cao Yu shook hands with Shen Teng, looked at the military art school boy who had not yet gained weight, and smiled kindly.

Before his rebirth, he was pretty good in the Nortel Performance Department, and he was better than Shen Teng after all.

But I have always wanted to develop in TV series and movies, but in the end I was completely submerged in the entertainment industry.

But the Shen Teng in front of him has always insisted on acting in dramas, and finally successfully appeared in the Spring Festival Gala. After becoming famous, he started making movies. He can be regarded as a typical example of hard work and success.

"People are too impetuous now, and fewer people watch dramas."

Seeing that the legendary Boss Cao saw that there were few people in the theater, Shen Teng quickly explained: "But there are still quite a lot of people on weekends. Today's performance is "Crazy Stone" adapted from your company's film."

Cao Yu was somewhat interested in this stage play: "You have to see it."

Shen Teng looked at his watch: "There are still forty minutes until the show starts. Why don't Mr. Cao go backstage and sit down?"

After saying that, he quickly winked at Ma Li behind him.

The two have been working together for many years. Ma Li understood and immediately ran out to buy some good tea.

Boss Cao is a distinguished guest, and he must not be entertained with ordinary tea.

Cao Yu smiled and said, "Sorry to bother you, I just want to talk about cooperation with you."

"cooperate?"

Shen Teng and the rest of Happy Mahua all felt like it was pie in the sky. Feiyu's boss actually wanted to discuss cooperation with his small stage?

Such joy comes from heaven! This is it!

After hurriedly calling Cao Yu and Xu Jing backstage, Ma Li came back and brought a cup of tea with embarrassment.

Although Cao Yu is rich, he doesn't like to be arrogant, and he once came from a lower class background. He admires people like Shen Teng, and he doesn't mind whether the tea is good or not, so he picked it up and took a sip.

"Actually, I have always been interested in dialogue dramas. The graduates of China National Theater are basically actors in dramas, and their acting and line skills are better than those of us at Nortel."

"Mr. Cao said that stage plays are indeed very training."

Shen Teng immediately felt like a confidant and looked at Cao Yu expectantly, hoping that the other party would tell him how to cooperate.

"I came up with a script some time ago, and I originally planned to film it this year. Unfortunately, I have too many things to do this year. I heard that your theater is good, so I will arrange a play for you first. If there is a chance, our company's artists will also come and practice, etc. Let’s work together on this movie next year.”

"Mr. Cao, I.I."

Shen Teng heard that his boss, who had won the Oscar for Best Screenplay, wanted to turn the script into a drama for Happy Mahua. Even if he was happy, it would be useless.

"Brother Fuji."

Seeing this, Ma Li quickly kicked Shen Teng lightly.

Only then did Shen Teng react: "Mr. Cao, I don't know how to thank you. I used to think that you were called 'national husband' on the Internet, which was an exaggeration. Now it seems that this title is too small."

"Haha, this guy is really serious."

Cao Yu smiled in his heart: "I don't want to be a national husband."

"Mr. Cao is well-deserved!"

As Shen Teng was talking, he suddenly noticed that Xu Jing's eyes looked a little like knives. He seemed to understand something, and he quickly laughed at himself: "Sorry, I was just kidding."

After chatting for a while, Cao Yu gradually understood that although Happy Twist has gathered many good actors, compared to Deyun Club, the current situation is actually very difficult and it can barely support the troupe.

Even its actors have to occasionally go outside to take on private work in order to continue to persevere, otherwise they will starve.

But there's nothing we can do about it. The audience in the form of drama is indeed a bit smaller than that of TV series and movies.

Ten minutes later, when the actors were about to start preparing, Shen Teng took Cao Yu and the others to sit in the front row.

"what"

Just as Cao Yu was about to sit down, he suddenly saw a woman's figure in the theater. Although she was a little plump, she had a different kind of joy in her body. "She came to watch the drama too?"

Cao Yu didn't expect that there would be unexpected gains from coming here today. He lowered his head and said to Xu Qing, "Sister Qing, please sit down for a while. I'll be back soon."

"Go ahead."

Xu Qing didn't pay attention, but when she saw Cao Yu sitting next to a fat woman, she couldn't help but said: "I'll pick up girls while I'm here, but don't you have bad taste?"

In the back row, a woman was waiting for the play to begin. Suddenly she saw a handsome man sitting next to her.

"Hello, is this your seat?"

The lights in the theater were off, so the woman didn't see Cao Yu's face clearly. She just thought she was here to watch a play, so she smiled and said hello.

Cao Yu confirmed that he had recognized the right person and said with a smile, "Are you Jia Ling?"

"you know me?"

When the woman heard someone calling her name, she thought she had seen her performance in a crosstalk competition, so she hurriedly smiled and said, "Do you want an autograph?"

"No, I want to get to know you."

"?"

Jia Ling was startled, could I be lucky today?

She immediately looked at the man, and when she saw Cao Yu's appearance clearly, she suddenly covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Old man, you are Feiyu's Mr. Cao! Are you really Mr. Cao?"

Fortunately, she often talks about cross talk, otherwise she would blurt out the title of "national husband" on Weibo.

Cao Yu felt as if he was recognized by fans and said with a smile: "Haha, I am Cao Yu. Are you coming to watch the drama too?"

Jia Ling slowly calmed down and said: "The drama of Happy Mahua is good and the lines are very interesting. I will come over and take a look when I have time to find inspiration for cross talk creation. I didn't expect Mr. Cao to be here too? You also like it Watch a drama?"

"I've performed it in school before, but this is my first time watching it in a theater."

Cao Yu smiled slightly and said, "I've seen your cross talk, and it's very good. I heard that you are also a disciple of Teacher Feng Gong."

"Actually, I originally wanted to study drama performance, but I chose the wrong major, so I had to study cross talk. This year I plan to open a new Laughter Inn, and I came here today to learn from it."

When Jia Ling heard that this big shot in the entertainment industry was so familiar with her, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in her heart.

"Oh, that's how it is."

Cao Yu nodded with some admiration.

Although the girl in front of him chose the wrong major, she was still unyielding. Cao Yu still admired her.

After thinking for a while, he said: "It is not easy to run a theater. If you need help, you can come to Feiyu to find me. If you are willing, you are welcome to join our company."

After saying that, he stood up and said, "Come on."

"Thank you, Mr. Cao."

Jia Ling didn't know how to describe her mood.

Could it be that my fortune is about to turn around?

Watching Cao Yu leave, she was envious and entangled: "I have worked hard for so many years and almost became a highway toll collector. Now I finally plan to start my own business. I didn't expect to get to know Feiyu's Mr. Cao. I am now Should I join Feiyu, or continue my original plan?"

In the front row, Xu Qing saw Cao Yu coming back and smiled: "Did you succeed?"

Cao Yu was stunned: "What?"

"Pick up girls. There are so many beauties in your company. Why don't you come here to pick up girls? Do you like plump ones?"

"puff"

Cao Yu was amused: "What kind of girl are you picking up? I recognized a female disciple of her teacher Feng Gong. She is a very happy person. I went over to talk about future cooperation."

"Just say it."

Xu Qing was relieved and said with a smile: "You really think about business wherever you go."

"That is required."

As Cao Yuzheng said, the drama on the stage had already begun.

There were not many people in the theater, with dozens of people sitting sparsely, but the actors on the stage performed very hard.

The stage version of "Crazy Stone" is somewhat different from the movie. It not only inherits the story of the original work, but also cleverly develops it on the stage.

Compared with movies, stage plays have richer body language and more hilarious words.

"not bad."

The performance lasted for more than an hour, and the laughter and laughter on the stage passed by.

"If given the chance, these people are definitely good actors. You have really good taste."

Xu Jing has watched the movie "Crazy Stone", and now watching the drama, it is indeed a refreshing feeling.

"yes…"

Cao Yu nodded in approval. Shen Teng, Wei Xiang, and Wang Neng all have really good acting skills and will become popular in the future.

After the performance was over, Shen Teng originally wanted to invite Cao Yu and the others to dinner, but Cao Yu refused: "If you have a chance, come to the company when you have time in the past few days to sign the contract, and the script can be adapted for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Cao, I will visit you tomorrow morning."

Shen Teng was eager to go now, but Mr. Cao was still with the beauty, so he could only make an appointment tomorrow.

As soon as Cao Yu came to the door, Jia Ling appeared out of nowhere.

Looking at this young rich man, Jia Ling asked with some doubt: "Mr. Cao, can I really join your company?"

"Of course, join our company, and I will invest in your business and build that inn you mentioned."

When Cao Yu said this, he looked back at Happy Mahua, and an idea came to his mind, but this idea still needed to be discussed with Shen Teng and the others.

"Thank you, Mr. Cao. When will I go to your company?"

Jia Ling feels that she has made the most correct choice. Not only will she be able to rely on a big tree in the future, but she will not delay her own hobbies and expertise.

Today's drama was not in vain.

"Early tomorrow morning."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he took Xu Jing into the car and left.

Jia Ling looked at the car driving away and murmured: "Mr. Cao is so kind, and Xu Jing is so beautiful. I'm so envious."

In the car, Xu Jing reminded: "Xiao Cao, what kind of cross talk do you really want to invest in? Her reputation is not as great as Guo Degang. What if she loses money?"

"If you lose, you will lose. How much can you lose?"

Cao Yu smiled nonchalantly: "Actually, I'm very optimistic about Shen Teng and Jia Ling. What if they make money?"

"you say?"

"If there is any news in Beijing or Huayi from now on, please tell me."

"You want me to be a spy?" Xu Jing took Cao Yu's arm: "What are the benefits?"

"I'll stay with you more often from now on, okay?"

"Row!"

……

Early the next morning, as soon as Cao Yu arrived at the company, he saw Shen Teng and Jia Ling waiting for him.

"Is this ace versus ace?"

Cao Yu smiled in his heart and asked his secretary to take Jia Ling to sign the contract, while he called Shen Teng and the others to his office.

"Mr. Shen, I was thinking about it last night and suddenly had an idea in my mind."

"Mr. Cao, please tell me."

Shen Teng came here to sign the contract on behalf of Happy Mahua today. Hearing this, his heart skipped a beat, wondering if something had happened.

"I plan to buy Happy Twist and form a new comedy stage."

"this."

Shen Teng frowned.

He didn't mind joining Feiyu, but he was just a contracted actor of Happy Twist and couldn't make the decision on such a big thing.

"Go back and discuss this matter with your boss and give me an answer."

Cao Yu smiled and continued: "Don't worry about the price. I just want to make this stage bigger and stronger. If you are willing, I will invest more promotion funds for your stage."

Shen Teng shook his lips, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "What if our boss doesn't agree?"

"That would be a pity, but I will still create a diversified comedy stage. It's just our cooperation. I can only wait for the opportunity in the future."

"Sure enough, something unexpected happened. It turns out that Boss Cao suddenly wants to do it himself. I hope the boss agrees to sell Happy Twist."

Shen Teng thought for a while, stood up and said, "Mr. Cao, let me go back and tell the boss."

"Okay, I'll wait for your news."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he saw that Shen Teng was about to leave, so he added: "Actually, I am very optimistic about you. If the acquisition cannot be made, I welcome you to join Feiyu if you have the opportunity. You should also consider it."

"Thank you, Mr. Cao, for your kindness. I'll talk about it first when I get back. As for the rest, I will consider it carefully."

Although Shen Teng was a little disappointed that the contract was not signed, when he went downstairs and saw this impressive company, he secretly said: "Maybe this is my opportunity, should I seize it?"

Senior brother Sha Yi is doing well in the top three schools of military arts. His junior student Yang Yang has filmed Li Shaohong's "Red Mansions", but he has been acting in plays for many years. I don't know what the future will be like...

After seeing off Shen Teng, Cao Yu called Jia Ling: "Welcome to Feiyu, you can now rest assured to find a place and prepare to build a theater."

Making money is one aspect of Cao Yu's theater. In addition, after watching Happy Twist's drama, he felt that the actors' dialogue skills were pretty good. In the future, he could let his artists practice, which would save them from not knowing even the most basic actors' dialogues in the future. , only 1234567…

(End of this chapter)