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Chapter 172 Auntie and Xibao, devouring the Book of Changes
"Yu Tang, you are so busy."

"It's okay, does Aunt Liu have anything to do with me?"

"Haha, it's nothing, I just want to thank you properly."

Aunt Liu seemed a little excited: "The Huayi incident was solved thanks to you. Although I don't know how you handled it, it must have been difficult for you."

"Also, thank you for finding Sissi to act in this drama. She is usually not very sensible and has a little temper, but it will pass in a while. Don't take it to heart."

Zhou Yutang stood up and said, "Auntie, I want to thank you too. The director said that you performed very well in this drama, and you even brought Sissi into the scene with her lyrics. It was not easy for you."

"What's this about."

A smile broke out on Aunt Liu's face: "As long as Sissi is well, I am willing to do anything. She has grown up now and is able to take responsibility for her own life. I will go back first. Please send Sissy off later." Go home and don’t let her drink too much.”

"Ah."

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.

Looking at Aunt Liu's back as she gradually turned away.

have to say.

Although Aunt Liu does a lot of tricks, she is really doing it for Liu Yifei's good. This kind of mother-daughter dependence on each other may be difficult to understand if you don't grow up in a single-parent family.

It's just that her vision is really limited. After being taught how to behave according to the rules of the circle, she seems to understand a lot of truth.

The feast was very lively with people drinking and drinking.

Zhou Yutang made a lot of noise today. A dedicated entertainment reporter was still having fun in the hotel that night, but he had already started to get involved secretly, sent back the live content he had edited in time, and then took his colleagues to drink.

It can be expected that there will be a lot of headlines on the entertainment front page about "Star You" tomorrow.

By the time the banquet ended and everyone dispersed, it was already past eleven o'clock in the evening.

Zhou Yutang sent Liu Yifei home.

He drank a lot tonight to socialize, so he let Zhou Tai drive, while he and Liu Yifei sat in the back seat.

The girl held his arm and talked to him about tonight's events with a slightly excited expression.

"Xiao Zhou, let me tell you, when we were filming that scene at night, I saw Mimi laughing. Is it okay?"

"It's not a big problem. I'll just post-process her shots when the time comes."

Zhou Yutang explained to Liu Yifei with a chuckle.

In fact, the alien Professor Zhou's super power of stopping time does not mean that everyone actually turned into wood and everything stopped during the filming. That is simply impossible.

This is a shooting technique called "Time Slice".

That is, multiple cameras are filmed at the same time, so that the event can be presented from multiple angles on the screen to extend the broadcast duration.

After the preliminary shooting is completed, CG special effects are used to restructure the film through character elimination and independent background framing. The captured images are divided into multiple areas and finally combined with the background to form a shocking effect during broadcast.

This advanced technique was used in "The Matrix" back then.

The actors in "My Love from the Star" are not well paid. Zhou Yutang's own salary is 25 yuan per episode, which is converted into investment shares.

Liu Yifei got 15 yuan per episode, while Yang Mi, the highest among the other actors, only got 10 yuan per episode. Qin Hao and Yan Danchen only got tens of thousands yuan, not to mention the other actors.

The total investment in the entire drama is 6000 million, and a large part of the budget will be spent on the later stage.

With the current domestic special effects level, this is obviously impossible to achieve.

Zhou Yutang found the relationship with Big Dog Brother and contacted the special effects company in Hollywood. He may go to the United States for a trip in a while.

"That's it."

Listening to Zhou Yutang's explanation, Liu Yifei suddenly nodded: "Well, after filming this movie, we will be separated. Mimi cried tonight."

"Xiao Liu, when did you and Yang Mi get so close?"

"During this time on the set, Mimi often chatted with me. She is a nice person."

Liu Yifei's dark and bright eyes rolled: "She also told me a lot about you."

"Oh?"

Zhou Yutang turned his head slightly to look at her expression, and asked casually: "What did she say?"

"I didn't say anything. I just talked about what happened in Teacher Zhang's acting class and that you made a lot of money."

Liu Yifei pursed her lips in a nice curve and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Xiao Zhou, what did you talk about with my mother tonight?"

"Aunt Liu said thank you to me, and also said that Xiao Liu, you have a bad temper and often lose your temper. She told me not to take it to heart."

"You are talking nonsense, how can you!"

Liu Yifei instantly looked like a kitten with fried hair, stretching out her hand in angrily manner, pretending to hit him.

Zhou Yutang had quick eyes and quick hands. He held Liu Yifei's slender and white hands and pulled her into his arms:
With the warm fragrance and jade in my arms, my hands immediately became dishonest:
"Hmph, don't touch me, you just called me Xiao Liu."

"Seba."

"You're so naughty!"

The next day.

Zhou Yutang drove to the company.

"Mr. Zhou."

As soon as I walked into the Jiangdong Entertainment Building, two girls at the front desk wearing decent professional skirts immediately stood up from their seats and said hello.

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly, as if he didn't see the little stars in the eyes of these two slim and pretty girls.

When he walked into the elevator, the two girls who were originally quiet suddenly became excited:
"Wow, Xiaoxue, did you see that the boss is really handsome and has such a strong aura!"

"Huihui, he seemed to have glanced at me just now. Do you think he has me in his heart?"

Mao Xiaoyu was half a body behind Zhou Yutang and whispered: "The new recruits just recruited from the media school are all locals in the capital. I heard that they are all your fans, boss."

"Mr. Zhou."

Then I met several employees from the HR department at the elevator door, and they also greeted Zhou Yutang respectfully.

Going straight to the office on the 9th floor, Zhou Yutang sank comfortably into the boss's chair and listened to Mao Xiaoyu's report on the schedule with a leisurely attitude.

"Boss, Zhang Jing is coming over this morning to interview Wu Zhi, and then there will be a meeting."

"What time did Zhang Jing make an appointment?"

"09:30, meeting at ten o'clock."

Raising his hand to look at the time on his watch, Zhou Yutang rubbed his forehead and said, "Bring it directly to my office then."

"Ok."

Mao Xiaoyu nodded, made a mark, and continued to report on the work schedule.

Zhou Yutang played with the Möbius strip art ornaments on the table and was quite satisfied with the layout of the president's office.

After purchasing the building, he specially hired a design team to redesign it according to his own ideas.

Opposite the desk is a set of black contemporary leather sofas for visitors to wait or have informal conversations.

There is also a large display screen opposite the sofa, which is used to play the company's latest projects and promotional videos.

Besides.

There is also a door leading to the private lounge, which is equipped with a comfortable bed, small sofa, coffee table and bookshelf for Zhou Yutang to rest.

Overall, simple and low-key yet luxurious.

Being idle and bored, Zhou Yutang surfed the Internet for a while.

As expected, the big battle that "Star You" created yesterday has already made the front pages of several entertainment portals.

[The most anticipated TV series "My Love from the Star" in the second half of this year, Zhou Yutang + Liu Yifei's top-notch combination! 】

[The filming scene of "My Love from the Star" was completed with a warm atmosphere, bright stars, and Zhou Yutang's shocking and generous work! 】

【It’s popular before it’s aired!The 8000 million large-scale TV series that is about to hit the Internet will reveal the filming location of "My Love from the Star" for you! 】

very good, very powerful.

The big scene was filmed and the publicity effect was achieved.

One fish and two are delicious.

Not long after, Mao Xiaoyu knocked on the door and came in to report.

"Boss, Zhang Jing is here."

"Arrived early at nine-fifteen."

Zhou Yutang looked at the time and took the initiative to stand up and welcome Zhang Jing in.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Zhang Jing."

Zhang Jing, who was wearing a neat suit, was sitting on the sofa with a slightly restrained expression.

"Hello, we had a drink together at the party after the Magic City Magnolia."

Zhou Yutang patted Zhang Jing on the shoulder, chuckled and said, "Don't be restrained."

"Mr. Zhou, that's it."

Probably due to the bold personality of martial arts practitioners, Zhang Jing spoke very directly: "I heard that Jiangdong Entertainment is recruiting martial arts instructors, and I want to come and work with you."

"Brother Jing, if you are willing to come and help, of course I welcome you."

"No need for an interview?"

Zhang Jing was slightly stunned.

"No, Brother Jing, I know your abilities very well."

Zhou Yutang didn't even think about it.

This is real talent.He has won the national martial arts championship and has rich experience in martial arts coaching.

He started working with Yuan Heping in Yuan Jia Ban. Because of his outstanding ability, he worked as a martial artist in the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". He also served as a stand-in for Yang Ziqiong and Zhang Ziyi, and taught Zhou Runfa Tai Chi.

Does such a talent still need to interview to become a martial arts instructor in the newly emerging Jiangdong Entertainment?

Zhou Yutang wished he could just knock him out and leave him alone.

"Brother Jing, when I was filming "Agent", I often heard Yuan Baye praise you for your neatness in doing things."

Zhou Yutang was a little confused when he saw Zhang Jing. He must have made a lot of preparations before coming. Unexpectedly, he didn't follow the routine and got up and took the initiative to make him a cup of Tieguanyin.

Zhang Jing quickly took it with both hands and said flatteringly: "Mr. Zhou's acting in "Agent" was really good. His physical strength was very high. Fenfen and I went to the theater to watch it several times. It was exciting and sharp."

After a pause, he seemed to remember something, and continued: "Mr. Zhou, I have a few friends who are close to me in Zhouyi Company. They are all brothers behind the scenes. They are involved in lighting, costumes, photography, etc., and they have excellent professional abilities. , they also want to follow me and work for you together."

"Oh?"

Zhou Yutang's mind moved slightly.

Zhouyi Film and Television has been in a bad situation in recent years. Talents under the company have left one after another. Not long ago, there were rumors that Zhou and Jiang were at odds and the company's capital chain was broken.

Jiang Xuezhen is a very capable woman. In order to respond to the rumors, she immediately held a press conference and announced that she would spend a lot of money to create a new martial arts drama series "Seven Weapons".

This drama is planned to be divided into seven parts, each with a different cast, and will be filmed within three years. The first part, "Peacock Ling," will be launched in the Magic City in the second half of this year. Jiang Xuezhen has already started to send out drafts, and is in various places. Big media are building momentum for this drama from Zhouyi Film and Television.

This should be a comeback for Zhouyi Company.

Zhou Yutang pondered for a moment, knowing something in his heart. Zhang Jing paid attention to Zhou Yutang's expression slightly nervously.

After a while.

Zhou Yutang raised the tea cup, took a sip, and said with a chuckle: "Since we are all your friends, Brother Jing, I welcome you."

"In terms of remuneration, there is no need to worry at all. Your friend, Brother Jing, is certainly capable. If Jiangdong Entertainment wants to develop, it cannot be separated from the behind-the-scenes team."

"I plan to set up three sets of regular shooting teams next year. The people who came with you from Zhou Yi are all experienced and outstanding behind-the-scenes talents, and they will definitely be reused."

"As long as we have the ability, we will all work together in the future and we will be good brothers."

After mastering this magical skill of painting cakes, Zhang Jing was stunned for a moment and thanked him repeatedly.

Zhou Yutang also felt slightly happy.

I thought I would have made a lot of money by picking up a martial arts instructor who could fight.

Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected harvest.

Zhang Jing made it very clear that only a few people came with him this time.

But what Zhou Yutang saw was more than that.

Jiang Xuezhen had previously insisted that he would not accept capital injection, so he started to poach people.

Taking advantage of Zhang Jing's opportunity, he first spent a lot of money to buy horse bones, and then waited for the collapse of Zhouyi Film and Television to devour the essence of his behind-the-scenes team.

"Well, Brother Jing, there will be a meeting here at the company later, and you can come with us."

"Mr. Zhou, I'll go. Is this appropriate?"

"Suitable."

Zhou Yutang enthusiastically pulled Zhang Jing to his feet: "From now on, everyone will be our own people."

to the conference room.

Seeing the heads of more than a dozen departments standing up and calling "Mr. Zhou", Zhang Jing couldn't help but feel sad.

It can be seen that these people admire Zhou Yutang very much in their eyes, and they all follow his lead.

Zhou Yutang first introduced Zhang Jing to the senior executives, and then the company meeting began quickly.
"The shooting of "My Love from the Star" has been completed, and a series of post-production work, including rough editing, fine editing, composition and soundtrack, special effects, dubbing, etc., have also been arranged."

"I'll take care of the composition and soundtrack."

Zhou Yutang tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

The soundtrack of the original "Star You" is also unique, and he plans to find top musicians in the industry to make it.

"Wait until the film is completed and approved before contacting the TV station. The distribution department's opinion is to send invitation letters to several powerful TV stations and hold a viewing party. Then we can sit down and negotiate the price with the TV station. Once completed, a publicity and promotion plan can be issued directly.”

"You will look at the arrangements when the time comes."

Seeing Zhou Yutang nodding calmly, Zhang Jing was even more shocked.

He has been in Zhouyi Film and Television for several years and knows the TV drama circle very well.

For the TV drama circle, the TV station is the father. Producers have to beg the TV station to buy dramas, even at the expense of various hidden rules.

Jiang Xueruo also gave him a kickback in order to sell the film.

It seems so.

Jiangdong Entertainment is really powerful.

In other words, Zhou Yutang is too strong.

Almost single-handedly, he has built Jiangdong Entertainment into a golden brand.

The TV station knows that Jiangdong's products must be high-quality, and if they want to be popular and have high ratings, they have to proactively come to him to seek cooperation.

Therefore, when the two parties were dealing with each other, Zhou Yutang took the more active position.

Li Shuang continued to report on the recent arrangements: "The fourth season of the company's project in the second half of the year, "Going Together" will start filming this month, and the original cast will be used. However, the schedules of Li Yao and Zhu Yilong need to be coordinated. They star in "Hello, "Old Times" will also be launched in September."

"Then move their scenes to the front for filming."

"As for the movie, "To Youth" has been completed. Huayi is in the post-production stage and invited Mr. Zhou to come and take a look."

"Plan it on the itinerary."

"In addition, the project of "Sword Rain" was re-budgeted after Media Asia divested its investment. The estimated cost is 4000 million. The company will get 40% of the investment share, Galloping Horse will get 40%, and the rest of the project will be shared with Raytheon and Yinghuang. The group each holds 10%. Yu Feihong has been cast as the heroine, Wang Xuexi has been cast as the Black Stone Wheel King, Deng Chao has been cast as the male lead for an audition, and Liu Shishi will play Ye Chanqing."

"Well, Teacher Wang is good."

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly.

The original cost estimate for this project was 6000 million.

It's because Media Asia hired Yang Ziqiong. Her salary alone was over 1000 million, and Yu Wenle and the big S all got several million.

He simply regarded Big Dog as the enemy.

Now that Jiangdong Entertainment is in charge of this project, using an all-mainland team, the total cost has naturally been reduced.

Zhou Yutang originally wanted to invite Zhang Guoli to play King of Wheels, but unfortunately Zhang Guoli's schedule is scheduled for next year and he really can't spare the time.

Later, Wang Xuexi was selected for the audition. This person has won the Plum Blossom Award for Drama in China and is definitely a top veteran actor.

When it came to "Sword Rain", Zhou Yutang glanced at Zhang Jing and stood up with support on the table: "Let me mention something."

Li Shuang stopped talking immediately.

There was silence in the entire conference room.

All eyes were on him.

"The main cast of the movie "Sword Rain" is almost confirmed. The preliminary preparations are in progress and it is expected to be ready to start shooting in October. Zhang Jing is the martial arts director. There is also an important role of the killer Lei Bin in this movie. I think Zhang Jing Jing's image and temperament are very suitable. If this role is given to him, what do you think?"

"The boss is so wise!" Lin Liang nodded first.

"Good, very good!"

"It's really suitable."

There was a voice of agreement.

Zhang Jing's heart boiled when he heard this, but he was stunned, and his whole mind went blank.

He didn't expect that his opportunity would come so quickly or so easily.

After more than ten years in the turbulent film and television industry, Zhang Jing has become accustomed to the circuitous way of doing things, but he is a little uncomfortable with Zhou Yutang's directness.

An important role in a film project is not allowed to have a few drinks with the investors. How can it be considered adequate if he does not make thousands of flattery shots?
Zhou Yutang’s words.

He got an important role in a big-budget movie.

Zhang Jing seemed to be in a dream and forgot to respond to Zhou Yutang.

"Brother Jing, do you have any schedule?"

Zhou Yutang reminded him with his thick sword eyebrows raised slightly.

"Yes! Yes! I was a little surprised just now, Mr. Zhou, then am I considered a member of Jiangdong Entertainment?"

Zhang Jing was afraid that the opportunity that suddenly fell from the sky would slip away from his fingertips.

"of course."

Zhou Yutang smiled and said: "After you join the company, everyone will be your own. Someone from the legal department will accompany you to read the contract later. After you sign the contract, the artist management department will give you the script."

End of the meeting.

Zhou Yutang put his arm around Zhang Jing's shoulders and said in a sincere voice: "The company is now in the development stage and will have many projects. It is expected to produce action films in the next few years."

"I'm very optimistic about your movement skills. If you work hard in the future, you will definitely have a chance to get ahead."

"Thank you Mr. Zhou!"

Zhou Yutang was very pleased to see Zhang Jing striding out of the office with high ambition and fighting spirit.

He felt that his skills in drawing cakes and filling chicken soup seemed to have been upgraded.

This is also impossible.

How can a boss who doesn't know how to draw cakes and fill them with chicken soup motivate his employees to work?
Don't they work hard?
How to make the company bigger and stronger and create greater glory?

(End of this chapter)