China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 597 595. Stimulated, Master Liu was shaken

In China, after New Year's Day, the Spring Festival is coming soon.

The Spring Festival Gala is still the most anticipated show for the Chinese New Year.

At the same time, the Spring Festival Gala is also an important battlefield for many companies to compete for this New Year drama.

Cao Yu is also determined to win this Spring Festival Gala, because next year, he will not be able to see Uncle Benshan.

After the celebration banquet of the New Year's Eve party, there are only five days left before the bidding for the title of the Spring Festival Gala.

To be on the safe side, Cao Yu came to Yangma Building to learn about the two variety shows "Open the Door" and "Poetry Conference".

"Mr. Cao, sit down quickly. What would you like to drink?"

Director Jiao was very affectionate when he saw Boss Cao arriving.

Now the entire Yangma is full of confidence in the two variety shows that are about to be broadcast, and most of the credit belongs to the boss Cao in front of him.

In addition, Phoenix Legend is a singer group whose popularity and reputation have skyrocketed recently. If they sing the opening song of "Poetry Conference", the ratings will not explode?

"Just drink some water."

Cao Yu sat on the sofa, took a glass of water, and asked: "What other problems do you have with the two variety shows?"

"Everything is ready, no problem."

Director Jiao sat next to Cao Yu, knowing that Boss Cao came to see him despite his busy schedule, and it would definitely not be just for the variety show, there must be other things.

Maybe it's because he wants his own company's artists to attend the Spring Festival Gala.

He immediately smiled and said: "Mr. Cao, if you have anything to say, just say it. I will definitely help you if I can."

Cao Yu said: "Director Jiao, the Spring Festival Gala naming bidding will be held in five days. What kind of regulations are this year?"

"It's pretty much the same as in previous years, let's just bid."

Director Jiao was a little surprised. Boss Cao didn't come to the Spring Festival Gala for his artists, but asked about the naming rights?

Cao Yu hesitated for a moment, feeling that there was no need to hide it, and said with a smile: "Director Jiao, to be honest, I want to win the naming rights for our Spring Festival Gala this time."

"this."

Director Jiao was a little hesitant. Although I have a good relationship with you, Boss Cao, I am only a director after all.

How many people are watching the bidding, how could I give you a back door? So can I still take my seat?

Cao Yu saw his embarrassment and said with a smile: "Actually, I have an idea. For this year's naming rights, don't bid anymore, just openly bid. Whoever pays the highest price will get it. It's a different trick."

"hiss"

Director Jiao narrowed his eyes: "Can you be more specific?"

"What I mean is, let's change the form, that is, on-site bidding. Each company will not make a public bid according to its own psychological price and capabilities, and then announce the price of each company in public. Whoever bids the highest price will be given the naming rights."

"Will this affect the income?"

Director Jiao was a little hesitant. Last year, the price of penguins reached 80 million, and his psychological price this year is 100 million.

If by then the price offered by each company is not high, the title will be taken away for 50 million yuan. Wouldn’t that be embarrassing?
Cao Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Director Jiao, this year's revenue will definitely not be less than 100 million. And companies like Ari, Penguin, our Feiyu, and Midea, will they bid low to get the naming rights? Maybe they will." It’s higher.”

After listening to Cao Yu's analysis, Director Jiao frowned and began to think deeply.

Indeed, the Spring Festival Gala is a hot commodity for wealthy companies every year. Who doesn’t want to take it?

Last year, Penguin used the idea of ​​shaking red envelopes during the Spring Festival Gala to increase the number of WeChat users by hundreds of millions.

Now that everyone has seen the effect, they will definitely not offer too low a price. If they don’t make public bids, they may be afraid that they won’t get it, and the price they offer will be higher.

Especially the boss Cao in front of him, he seems to be destined to win, and his bid will definitely not be less than 100 million.

After thinking about it for a while, Director Jiao finally slapped the chair and said, "Sure! That's it. I'll go to a meeting soon to arrange this matter."

"Thank you very much, Director Jiao."

Cao Yu achieved his goal and stood up to leave.

He chose this method mainly because he was afraid that Ma Yun would raise the price desperately when the time came to bid, which would definitely not be good for him.

In a non-public way, Ma Yun would also consider the cost when making a bid.

Some time ago, things at the entertainment company were almost busy, except for the casting of "Xiu Chun Dao".

On January 7, the audition room, which had been deserted for a few days, became lively again.

However, there are not many female roles in this movie, only three, so the auditions are mainly men.

However, Feiyu has twice as many female actors as male actors, so Liu Shishi, Ni Ni and others are also working hard to get the female lead in this drama.

Liu Shishi actually doesn't have many good friends in the company.

This is mainly because she has a cold personality and is not good at sociability.

However, she has a good relationship with Cai Yinong, Hu Ge, Yuan Hong and others.

"Master, come on!"

When preparing for the audition, Brother Hu was still cheering for Master Liu.

Brother Hu is already the top brother in Feiyu TV series, and I really hope that this beautiful junior sister can successfully win this role.

"Ah."

Master Liu nodded confidently. Thinking of what happened last time, he secretly swore in his heart: "I want to prove to my boss that I can do it!"

Brother Hu looked at Master Liu's delicate face and reminded: "But I heard that Ni Ni, who was very popular in "Thirteen Panties" recently, is also here. You must not lose to her."

"Ni Ni?"

Hearing this name, Master Liu's heart skipped a beat.

She has already read the script. The heroine in "Xiu Chun Knife" is a girl who is trapped in the Jiaofang Division.

And Ni Ni has just played Yu Mo. With his excellent acting skills and excellent lines, he is indeed more competitive than himself.

"Can I win?"

Classmate Liu Shishi, who was originally confident, suddenly felt a little guilty.

Feiyu's female artists, except for Liu Yifei who gave birth, all the others who are somewhat famous have gotten roles in several of the company's film and television dramas during this period.

Now I am the only one who has no arrangements with Ni Ni, probably all for this movie.

"Forget it, just work hard!"

She comforted herself quietly, exhaled, and walked to the audition place.

Cao Yu was also in the audition room.

Originally "Xiu Chun Knife" was filmed three years later, and now Lu Yang is just a new director, so Cao Yu has to explain some things clearly.

After all, this is a classic action movie and nothing can go wrong.

"In this movie, everyone's martial arts must not be too high or too high. Newton's law of gravity must be respected."

Cao Yu took the script and made a request: "Also, during this period of time, you must carefully study the costumes of the imperial guards, officials, and common people in the Ming Dynasty, and restore them as much as possible."

"clear."

Lu Yang actually understands the importance of this drama to him in the circle.

If the film is successful, your reputation will be established. If the film fails, let alone boss Cao, your future will be ruined.

Soon, the auditions began.

Cao Yu was not too worried about male actors, so the first one he had to choose was Zhou Miaotong, the female lead.

The first one to step in front of the camera was Ni Ni.

She had studied the script several times during this period and knew that although Zhou Miaotong and Yu Mo were both from brothels, their personalities and character traits were completely different from Yu Mo's.

One is a gorgeous singer, and the other is the daughter of an official who was forced into the Jiaofang Division.

One wants to be charming, the other wants to be cold.

"This girl can do it!"

Lu Yang's eyes suddenly lit up when he saw Ni Ni dressed in white.

At this time, Ni Ni completely lost the romantic temperament in "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", but instead had a purity that emerged from the mud but was not stained.

In his heart, Ni Ni had already been chosen.

Cao Yu was even more surprised. He didn't expect Ni Ni to change so quickly. He was indeed born to be an actor.

"This girl really didn't disappoint me."

Cao Yu smiled at Ni Ni as a greeting, and then said: "Let's get started."

"Ah."

Ni Ni nodded, pulled up a chair, sat on it, and said with a calm expression: "You are the most interesting person. Come to Nuanxiang Pavilion, spend money and not have sex, you are the only one."

That voice was full of curiosity, disdain, and ridicule.

Coupled with the talking eyes, it is a good interpretation of the unwillingness of Jiaofangsi to live in exile.

At the door, Master Liu felt a little cold when she saw Ni Ni performing hers, because Ni Ni not only spoke her lines clearly, but also nailed every word accurately.

Much better than myself.

"Why is she so good? Is this the difference between TV drama actors and movie actors?" Although she thought so, her unwillingness to admit defeat made her want to get this role even more.

After all, he is beautiful. Liu Shishi feels that this is his biggest advantage.

Soon, after Ni Ni finished performing a scene, Cao Yu quietly gave her a thumbs up.

"Thank you, Mr. Cao, thank you director."

Ni Ni saw this and felt happy in her heart. She bowed to several people in the audience and left with confidence.

Not to mention that he performed very well, but based on his relationship with Cao Yu, he still couldn't win this role?

"Mr. Cao, how is this girl?"

Although Lu Yang has taken a fancy to Ni Ni, Boss Cao is still here, so he doesn't dare to make his own decision.

"Good, but let's look at the next one."

Cao Yu chose the role of "Xiuchundao" this time to stimulate Liu Shishi so that she can make better progress.

In terms of appearance, Liu Shishi has the potential to become a big Qingyi, but unfortunately his lines and acting skills are not up to par. Without a leap, he will only be able to take on some popular idol dramas in the future.

Then, this good seedling would be useless.

After Ni Ni went down, Master Liu, who had already put on makeup, walked into the room in red.

"This actress is also very good!"

Although Lu Yang has been a director, such an excellent actress has never appeared in one of his films.

In terms of appearance, Liu Shishi is no worse than Ni Ni, and is even more beautiful.

But when Liu Shishi performed the part about hearing the news of the death of the person he loved, although there were tears in his eyes and his expression was good, his lines were still loud and his eyes were slightly dull.

"What a pity for such a beautiful girl."

Lu Yang originally thought that the girl would surprise him, but he didn't expect that she would be disappointed.

He directed this movie and planned to use all original voices, but Liu Shishi's original voice seemed really not good.

After Master Liu finished his performance, he was worried that Boss Cao would like this girl to be prettier, so he asked tentatively: "Mr. Cao, how about this?"

Cao Yu said: "The image is okay, but the lines are a bit off. Let's choose Ni Ni."

"Mr. Cao has indeed been a director."

Lu Yang was finally relieved.

With Ni Ni's recent reputation in "Thirteen Hairpins", will "Xiu Chun Dao" still be popular in the future?

Immediately, the first role was decided and directly announced to Ni Ni.

"I lost"

After Liu Shishi heard that he was defeated, he sat on the stool in disappointment.

It turns out that Boss Cao is still not satisfied with himself.

At this time, Zhang Doudou and his companions who were waiting for the audition were heard whispering about the casting.

"As expected, Ni Ni was chosen."

"Haha, you may not know that when Ni Ni was filming "Thirteen Hairpins", she would stay up all night as long as Mr. Cao came. The two must be related. It would be strange if they were not chosen."

"Really?"

"Of course, we were all together and that's what everyone said."

"Hush, you are just guessing. Don't dare to say nonsense without evidence. If Boss Cao hears it, it will be over."

"Ah, I forgot."

Zhang Doudou quickly covered his mouth and looked at Master Liu not far away, hoping that the other party did not hear.

But Master Liu not only heard it, but also looked surprised.

“So that’s how it is”

Master Liu glanced at Ni Ni who was happily in the distance: "You, you can win without force!"

Then I thought: "I'll have a chance to talk to my boss again!"

In the audition room, General Cao Yu has already decided on the third female lead, but only the second female lead has not yet been decided.

As for the male characters, the ones he chose were exactly the same as those in the original "Xiu Chun Dao".

"The rest will be left to you. You and the producer will make the show a success."

After deciding on all the roles, Cao Yu handed over the next steps to the director and producer, and his tasks during this period were basically completed.

All that's left is to give the second female lead to Liu Shishi.

After leaving the audition, he strolled to the resting area where the actors rested, where Liu Shishi was in a daze.

"Master Liu, what are you thinking about?"

Cao Yu took two glasses of water and gave one to Liu Shishi.

"CEO Cao?"

Liu Shishi was startled. Before he went to find his boss, he actually came to him first.

"Very disappointed?"

Cao Yu showed a kind smile to Master Liu.

"No."

Liu Shishi said calmly: "My skills are not as good as others, and she and you...and you"

"Ok?"

When Cao Yu heard this, he suddenly looked at Master Liu.

How did she know about his relationship with Ni Ni?
Sure enough, there is no airtight wall in the world. When he left Ni Ni on the set of "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins", people still noticed the clues.

However, as long as there is no evidence, don't be afraid.

Liu Shishi was also startled when he noticed that the boss's eyes were a little unkind. He was not a gossip. Could it be that he was a little jealous because he didn't get the role?

Or, your principles are a bit shaken and you want to be like Ni Ni?
Cao Yu did not pursue the matter further and said: "You are indeed inferior to others in terms of skills. You are beautiful, but your lines are really bad. The last time I gave you the script, I just asked you to practice hard. What about you? "

"I've practiced."

Master Liu felt a little guilty. He had indeed practiced, but his performance was not very good.

Cao Yu continued: "Line lines are the basic skills of an actor. If you can't even speak lines well, you won't be able to develop in the entertainment industry for long."

"I know."

"What do you know? You know how to practice like this?"

Cao Yu's face became increasingly ugly: "Give me a task. Get up every morning, practice your breathing, and practice your lines in front of the mirror for half an hour. I will check on you once a week from now on!"

"Also, Ni Ni majors in broadcasting and hosting. During this time, you should learn from her."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he said "Hey".

Master Liu felt a little embarrassed when he heard this sigh full of disappointment.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Cao Yu handed him a script with many marks: "The second female lead in "Xiu Chun Dao" is given to you. The fighting scenes in it are more suitable for you."

"CEO Cao."

Master Liu opened his eyes wide, and he didn't know how to describe the surprise and excitement in his heart.

She thought she had lost this opportunity to be on the big screen. It turned out that her boss had already thoughtfully thought of it for her and even found her a line teacher.

"Okay, don't look at me like that. Practice your lines and make your eyes more alert. If you perform well, there will be two TV series in the second half of the year. You have to seize the opportunity."

After Cao Yu finished speaking, he stood up, ignored Liu Shishi, and left the lounge.

Liu Shishi fell silent as he looked at the script in his hand, which included a careful analysis of the characters' personalities and notes on their acting skills.

She knew it was the boss's word
"The boss is so considerate? No wonder so many girls secretly like him."

"And what does the boss's last sentence, seize the opportunity, mean? What is he hinting at?"

Master Liu fell into deep thought.
After arranging the play "Xiu Chun Knife", as soon as Cao Yu arrived at the office, Ni Ni sneaked in.

"Honey, you miss me so much."

In the next few days, Cao Yu spent almost all of his time at Feiyu Technology Park, testing and debugging the e-commerce platform Youduoduo in preparation for its launch on January 15th.

However, before Uduoduo goes online, he must first win the naming rights for the Spring Festival Gala.

On January 12, Yangma Building was filled with entrepreneurs.

Cao Yu arrived here as scheduled, accompanied by Lu Huateng and Liu Qiangdong. As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Ma Yun, who had arrived earlier, looking at them.

"The bidding tonight should be interesting."

Cao Yu smiled faintly in his heart, and without saying hello to Ma Yun, he was taken to a seat in the front row by the staff and sat down.

"Tonight, no matter how much you bid, I will bid higher than you! I will definitely win the title of the Spring Festival Gala this year!"

When Ma Yun saw the trio of Cao Yu, Lu Huateng and Liu Qiangdong, although she was very stressed, she still made a silent vow in her heart.
(End of this chapter)