China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 556 554. I want to give myself to you (two in one)

"Reba also wants to climb into the boss's lap?"

Seeing Reba holding Cao Yu's arm intimately, Song Qian first felt a sense of crisis.

But then he thought about it, he was not the only woman around his boss, and if he wanted to maintain his position, he had to make alliances.

Reba is pretty and has always obeyed me. It would be most suitable for such a person to form an alliance with me.

Immediately he stopped being angry and came to the other side of Cao Yu, also holding the boss's arm.

"Crack."

After the photo was taken, Cao Yu also warned: "Don't let your hair grow wildly."

"Thank you boss, I got it!"

Song Qian agreed and suddenly said: "Boss, I heard that the cast of "The Princess of the World" has not been confirmed yet. What do you think of Reba? Help her arrange a role. She has performed well recently."

"Did the captain help me get the role?"

Reba was excited for a while, thinking that her efforts to please her during this period were effective.

Cao Yu looked up and down at Reba, who was wearing a cheongsam, but didn't agree immediately.

This girl has exquisite features, a tall figure, and especially a pair of very smart eyes. In terms of appearance, she is really on par with her fellow countryman Naza.

But she has no acting skills, but she has won several awards with works that could not even get a rating of 5. It is precisely for this reason that Cao Yu actually doesn't like this woman very much.

just
This woman's commercial value is still there, and it's huge.

He thought for a while and then asked: "Reba, how are your acting skills?"

When Reba saw the opportunity, she hurriedly said: "Boss, I have been practicing my acting skills. If you don't want to return to the company, you can evaluate me personally. I will definitely not let you down."

"Well, I'm going to finalize the final cast list for the two dramas in the next few days. You can come over and try it out during the final assessment tomorrow."

Cao Yu did not agree to this "personal assessment", and after saying that, he got in the car and left.

"Why is the boss not interested in me? Am I really not good-looking?"

Reba took one look at her figure and was really confused.

After a moment of disappointment, she said to Song Qian: "Captain, thank you for recommending me just now. If I become famous, I will not forget you."

"Then you must remember this."

Song Qian laughed and went to find other dance troupe members to prepare to leave together.

On the other side, Cao Yu was thinking about Reba on his way back to the company.

"This girl is in good condition. She is made to be an actress. If her acting skills pass the test, I will be happy to praise you."

Reba and Nazha are lifelong enemies, and having a competitive relationship may help both of them.

Just as he was thinking about it, his phone vibrated and he found it was Zhang Yimou calling.

"Director Zhang, what's going on?"

"Xiao Cao, congratulations on your company's move to a new home. I've been busy shooting recently and haven't had time to go there. Have you received the flower basket I sent?"

"received."

There were hundreds of flower baskets received today. He didn't notice which one was from Zhang Yimou, but he still smiled and agreed.

"That's good."

On the phone, Zhang Yimou did not talk about the filming, but smiled and said: "When will "Into the Dust" be released?"

"I'll go back to the company to make arrangements."

Because I have been abroad during this period, this film only won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival, and the Golden Bear Award was only a nomination.

The Berlin Film Festival started on February 11th, which was around the Chinese Spring Festival. In addition, the news of Cao Yu's participation in the Spring Festival Gala was very popular on the Internet at the time. Director Zhang Yimou's award-winning event did not cause much sensation.

"Okay, then you look at the arrangements. If you need publicity, give me a call."

Zhang Yimou actually didn't have high hopes for the box office performance of this kind of movie, but he still believed that this movie could become popular, and he didn't want such a movie to be buried.

"I will arrange the promotion. Just finish filming "Thirteen Hairpins"."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Suddenly he remembered something and called Ning Hao again.

"Director Ning, how is the movie "No Man's Land" going? Why is there no news about this movie recently?"

The "No Man's Land" project has always been handed over to Ning Hao. It was completed last summer, but there has been no news for so long that Cao Yu almost forgot about it.

On the phone, Ning Hao said with some embarrassment: "Mr. Cao, I haven't passed the review. The company is still looking for connections. It should be fine soon."

"Didn't pass the trial?"

Cao Yu actually read the script and deleted some plots, trying to make it similar to what he saw in the cinema before his rebirth. He didn't expect that the experience of this film would still be so tortuous.

"Yes, it is said that there are too many negative characters in the film"

"Oh, that's it, just wait for my news."

After Cao Yu called Ning Hao, he said to the driver: "Go to China Film Academy."

Han Sanping, the head of China Film Group Corporation, is very happy recently because Cao Yu won three Oscars this time, including the most valuable Best Picture.

Although no Chinese films have won awards, it is enough that Cao Yu is Chinese.

"Director Han, long time no see. You look good."

Cao Yu came here and sat on the sofa unceremoniously.

Han Sanping poured tea for Cao Yu and said with a smile: "Isn't it better than you? I made a lot of money from a few movies last year, right? There are so many projects this year. You are very productive now."

"It's not thanks to you."

Cao Yu smiled and said: "Director Han, I'm afraid I will stay for a while when I come back this time. When will our "Gravity" start? Director James and I have already made an agreement."

"I'm available at any time." Han Sanping said: "Have you decided on the actor? Besides James, who are you going to find as a director from China?"

"Actually, I don't know which director in China is suitable for making science fiction films, so I'm just asking you."

Cao Yu also looked embarrassed. Chinese science fiction films started too late.

Han Sanping scratched his head, also having no clue.

Chinese films have developed rapidly in the past two years, but there are very few science fiction films.

The United States produced "Star Wars" in the 1970s, but China was completely blank on the space theme.

He thought for a moment and said, "You and James have a good relationship, and we have also produced the script. How about you come to direct? You have been a director anyway."

"I really don't have time, I'm so busy this year."

Cao Yu immediately refused. After pondering for a while, he could only say helplessly: "Well, let me contact Nortel and see if he has anything to recommend."

In fact, when I came, I already had a plan in mind.

If Han Sanping didn't recommend it, he would find a way to find Guo Fan, the director of "The Wandering Earth" or the director of "The Three-Body Problem", and then ask James to guide them.

"also."

Han Sanping really doesn’t want this truly Chinese science fiction film to be directed by all foreigners, otherwise he won’t have the confidence to win an award when the time comes.

After talking about "Gravity", Cao Yu said: "Director Han, our company made a movie called "No Man's Land" last year. Do you know?"

Han Sanping nodded: "Yes, I heard that it was not reviewed because of the sensitivity of the plot."

"How about you help tell the superiors."

"It's a bit difficult to handle."

Han Sanping frowned and continued: "Some of the plots in this film will make people uncomfortable, and they probably need major changes. For your sake, I can help you talk about it, but it may not be useful."

"Director Han, why don't you help ask the superiors what needs to be modified, and we will do it as required, so that we can go faster."

Cao Yu is really afraid that the superiors will say to change this here today, and then propose to change somewhere tomorrow. In this way, if some changes are made today and some are changed tomorrow, two or three years will pass.

"alright."

Han Sanping generally doesn't like to work for you, but Boss Cao said so, so he could only agree.

"Thank you, Director Han. I'll wait for your news."

Cao Yu thanked him and stood up to leave.

When he got to the car, he called Dean Zhang of Nortel: "Dean Zhang, please help me find two people. One is named Guo Fan and the other is named Zhang Fanfan. They seem to be students of our school."

"As long as they are students from our school, it's no problem."

Dean Zhang agreed immediately.

But before he arrived at the company, Nortel President Zhang Zhanghuijun called back: "I contacted two people and asked them to come to your company to find you tomorrow."

"Thank you then."

Cao Yu suddenly had an idea. Since Chinese science fiction films were weak, it would be better to let two people direct "Gravity" together with James, which would also help the development of Chinese science fiction films.

China Film.

After Cao Yu left, Han Sanping thought for a while and called Radio and Television.

"Director Han, why did you suddenly think of calling me?"

"Old Zhao, it's like this. Feiyu Entertainment sent a movie called "No Man's Land" last year. Was it suppressed?"

"There is such a thing. The content of this film goes against the reality of life and art, so I suppressed it. They revised it twice, but the effect is still not very good."

"Old Zhao, Mr. Cao from Feiyu came to me today and wanted you to point out all the bad things in the movie. If you need to change, you can continue to change it. If you can't change it, you can reshoot it."

"Feiyu's Mr. Cao is looking for you in person." On the phone, the radio and television leader heard that Cao Yu had come in person. He hesitated and said, "Let's do this. Change the ending a little and let him go."

"Thank you then."

Han Sanping did not expect that Boss Cao, who won the Oscar statuette, would be so proud.

Is this over? So easy?
He hung up the phone and immediately called Cao Yu: "Xiao Cao, I just told you that "No Man's Land" can be released as long as the ending is changed."

"So fast?"

"It's because of your pride that you are now the most powerful screenwriter in our Chinese entertainment industry. The radio and television side heard that you personally approached me, so they gave you the green light."

"I still have to thank Director Han. My face is useless without you."

Cao Yu originally thought that the film "No Man's Land" would take a while, but he didn't expect it to go so smoothly.

"Haha, Mr. Cao is too polite. If you finish filming "Topography and Gravity", you will be thanking me."

"no problem."

Cao Yu came to the company and told Ning Hao the news.

"Boss, I really belong to you."

When Ning Hao heard the result, he looked at his boss in surprise. He had gone to radio and television many times last year but failed.

Now the boss takes action and it's done in less than half a day.

This gap is a bit big.

But having said that, it feels really good to work at Feiyu Entertainment.

"You are satisfied this time. When do you plan to release it?"

"It's summer vacation."

Ning Hao thought for a while and then said: "I also plan to send this film to Berlin, and I also want to win a prize for fun."

"You directors seem to be obsessed with winning awards."

Cao Yu remembered that "No Man's Land" was only nominated for the Golden Bear Award but did not win, but he still didn't want to dampen Ning Hao's enthusiasm.

"Mr. Cao, you've already won the Little Golden Man, so it's not too much for me to win the Golden Bear."

Ning Hao smiled coquettishly and continued: "Now that this film is finished, what should I film next?"

Cao Yu suggested: "I think you should develop in comedy and reproduce the glory of "Crazy Stone"."

"Comedy" Ning Hao said with a smile: "What suggestions does Mr. Cao have?"

"I do have a comedy film here, but forget it this year, let's talk about it next year. This year you and Uncle Benshan will make a film called "Laughing in the World", just have fun with it."

"No problem, as long as there's something to do."

Ning Hao naturally had no objection to the boss's arrangement.

The next day, Cao Yu came to the company and began to determine the actors for "The Princess".

Most of the actors for this TV series have been finalized. The male lead is naturally Hu Ge, who is the company's key training, the second male lead is Yuan Hong, and the third male lead is also Ou Hao of the company.

It’s just that four important female characters have not yet been finalized.

During the company's first round of auditions, those competing for the female lead were Liu Shishi, Zhang Tiannai and Wang Xiaochen.

These three girls are all beautiful, but Cao Yu still feels that there is still a gap between them and the "world-beating".

According to his opinion, only Jing Tian is more suitable for this word.

While the actor was changing clothes, he came outside and called Jing Tian.

"Xiao Tiantian, do you know about the audition for "The Princess" some time ago? Why didn't you participate?"

"Senior, I think the character setting of the heroine Ma Fuya is a bit strange, a bit pretentious, and a bit white lotus. I don't like it very much, so I gave up."

Jing Tian was very happy when he received a call from Cao Yu and said with a smile: "If the senior wants me to act, I can act."

"I also think it's a bit white lotus, so forget it, I'll help you rearrange a good role."

Cao Yu felt that it was true. This film had a bit of a Mary Sue aspect to it. Jing Tian had just finished playing Xue Baochai. She could adjust her condition at school. She could also play the heroine again when she waits for "Nirvana in Fire".

Moreover, Yang Mi Studio will be filming "Zhu Xian" this year, and Lu Xueqi, a beautiful woman, can also be played by Jing Tian.

In addition to these, there are many IPs that will be adapted in the future. Are you still worried that she will not become popular?

Cao Yu was just thinking when he heard Jing Tian say again: "Senior, I miss you. I'll go find you when I'm free."

"When this time is over, I will take you out to play."

"Don't lie to people."

"will not."

After hanging up the phone, I returned to the audition room. The three female lead candidates had already changed their costumes.

"Your Majesty, my concubine Pan Yu"

Liu Shishi took the lead and performed a scene, which really felt a bit like White Lotus.

One dance in particular was countless times better than what Lin Xinru danced originally. Cao Yu had already made up his mind for her.

The remaining two people appeared. Although Wang Xiaochen made a good impression on people, her character was not suitable for Bai Lianhua, and the acting was not interesting.

"The heroine Ma Fuya will be played by Liu Shishi."

Cao Yu immediately decided on the first female lead and gave Wang Xiaochen the third female lead.

Although Wang Xiaochen didn't get the first female lead, he was still quite satisfied with the boss's decision. After all, he was new here.

Only Zhang Tiannai was a little disappointed. Why did the godbrother he had just recognized eliminate her like this? Shouldn't this be true?

Isn’t the second female lead still undecided? Was it left for me?

The competition for the next female number four, Princess of the Northern Han Dynasty, was even fiercer than that of the first female number. Nazha, Reba, Li Di, Tan Songjun and other girls all participated in the audition.

These girls dance beautifully, especially Nazha, who looks even more charming after becoming a real woman.

And in terms of acting, it seems that I have been working hard recently and improved quickly.

In the end, Cao Yu gave her the role directly and let Tan Songjun play a small role, which was considered as training.

"Why was this role given to Naza? What should I do?"

After knowing the result, Reba felt very unconvinced, but she didn't understand where she lost.

After several female characters were decided, Cao Yu was about to leave when Li Di came over and said carefully: "Boss, what did I do poorly in my performance just now?"

Cao Yu looked at the disappointed girl and said with a smile: "It's not that you can't act well, but I have a more important role for you here."

"Important role?"

"Yes, you can go with peace of mind and improve your acting skills during this period."

After Cao Yu finished speaking and was about to go out, Cai Yinong, the producer of this drama, came over and said, "Mr. Cao, the second female lead has not been decided yet."

"I already have a candidate for the second female lead. I'll let you know when the decision is made."

Cao Yu promised Liu Yifei that he would reserve the role of the second female lead for Dong Jie, but he didn't know yet whether he had a schedule. If not, he would choose another one from the company.

Tsai Yinong quite admires the boss's vision in selecting actors. Hui reported: "Then I will start preparations. I will start shooting at the end of April and wrap up around October."

"Just look at the arrangements."

Cao Yu nodded and returned to the office. Just as he was about to call Liu Yifei and ask her to contact Dong Jie to ask about the situation, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

He thought it was Guo Fan and the others who came, but he didn't expect that it was Zhang Tiannai who came in.

"elder brother"

Zhang Tianai stood next to Cao Yu with a pitiful look on her face and asked, "I don't have any film appointments these days."

"I know."

Seeing the little girl looking like she was being bullied, Cao Yu chuckled.

Zhang Tianai was a little surprised: "You know?"

"Because I arranged it deliberately."

"elder brother"

When Zhang Tianai heard this, she seemed to understand something in her heart. She gently leaned her body against Cao Yu and said, "If you want me, I will give myself to you."

"Ha ha."

Cao Yu immediately understood that this girl had misunderstood and thought that he was embarrassing her. Was she planning to sacrifice herself?

He gently patted Zhang Tianai's shoulder and said with a smile, "Because, I am going to let you play the heroine of a movie."

"Movie heroine?"

Zhang Tianai thought she heard wrongly and couldn't believe it.

"We are going to shoot a comedy movie with Benshan Media next month. You will be the female lead. There is no need to audition. I am assured of your acting skills."

After hearing Cao Yu's arrangement and remembering his current status as the richest man in China, Zhang Tiannai didn't care about being reserved and hugged Cao Yu directly.

"Brother, you are so kind."

Kissed him on the face, raised her head charmingly and said, "I still want to give myself to you."

(End of this chapter)