Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 127: Shangying Takes Action
For several days.

As the incident developed, some companies with a keen sense of smell gradually reacted.

This wave of growth in the ratings of "Victory" was almost entirely due to Zhou Mo's manipulation.

This is simply a classic case of marketing.

The bosses of several companies have different attitudes towards this.

Wang Changtian was very happy.

He was very fortunate to be able to work with Zhou Mo to develop "Lost in Thailand".

As Zhou Mo's collaborator, the higher Zhou Mo's level, the easier his future tasks will be.

He was very sure that Zhou Mo would be able to give him a big job in the future.

In fact, Wang Changtian was not the only one who was excited. Ren Zhonglun was even more excited than him.

"Director Zhou, you are really awesome. With just one operation, you have almost doubled the ratings of Victory."

"Mr. Ren, thank you for your praise. It was just a coincidence."

Zhou Mo said modestly.

He really didn't expect to encounter the "stabbing incident".

Originally, he only prepared "Plastic Sisters" as a publicity object.

With the support of the latter, the ratings should be able to break through 3.5.

But more than that, it depends on fate.

"No matter what, we have to thank Director Zhou for his amazing operation this time."

Ren Zhonglun has already arrived in Yanjing at this moment.

He came here today specifically to see Zhou Mo.

To sign a contract.

Zhou Mo looked at the contract in his hand and looked a little strange: "Mr. Ren, Victory hasn't even finished airing halfway yet, and you want to sign a contract with me for the second season?"

"That's right." Ren Zhonglun said seriously.

Zhou Mo: "That shouldn't be the case, Mr. Ren. Although I did ask Shanghai Film Group to help promote the second season of Victory, that was just an excuse to divert the audience's attention from me to the TV series. I haven't even started writing the script for the second season yet. It's too early for you to come and ask me now."

"It's not early. It's not early."

Ren Zhonglun waved his hand: "Director Zhou, I don't know, but recently many satellite TV stations have taken a fancy to the development of the subsequent seasons of Victory, such as Blueberry Channel."

Zhou Mo was very curious and asked a silly question.

"How did Mr. Ren know this information?"

Ren Zhonglun chuckled and said, "Zhu Dan, Blueberry TV has contacted Zhu Dan privately. Let's see if she can pull a line and communicate with you."

Zhou Mo: ...

It's just a drama, but it's made to be just like "Infernal Affairs".

Ren Zhonglun opened the contract and began to lay out the terms: "Director Zhou, forget about those slutty bitches and sign a contract directly with Shanghai Film Studio. I can assure you here that as long as Director Zhou is willing to sign the contract, Shanghai Film Studio can reduce the subsequent contracts by at least one point based on the first contract."

Zhou Mo raised his eyebrows.

It seems that Ren Zhonglun really spent a lot of money.

A one point difference could very likely be a nine-digit difference in reality.

Having said that, Zhou Mo naturally couldn't play it safe.

"Mr. Ren, do you mind if I look at the contract again?"

Of course Ren Zhonglun didn't mind, as this was all to be expected.

After a moment, Zhou Mo put down the contract.

Ren Zhonglun is indeed generous enough.

It can be said that the content of this contract is even more relaxed than when he signed "Myth".

At the time, "The Myth" not only made Zhou Mo and Da Tiantian earn nine figures, but most importantly, it completely established their star-studded status in the industry.

But Xingguang Canlan is not Zhou Mo's company after all.

After all, his foundation in the entertainment industry is still the mountains and rivers.

Now, if this contract is signed and is subsequently successful, Shanhe Company will gain even more.

"No problem, I signed it."

Zhou Mo called Da Tiantian over, discussed with her, and then signed the contract.

Ren Zhonglun put away the contract.

"That's great. I've already booked a hotel. Let's do it as usual?"

Zhou Mo suddenly had an idea and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Ren, I suddenly have an idea. Do you want to increase the ratings of Victory again?"

Ren Zhonglun became interested.

"Of course, Director Zhou still has a solution?"

Ren Zhonglun used the word "return".

After experiencing the double baptism of the "encirclement and suppression" and "backstab" events, he thought that the ratings of "Victory" had reached its limit in a short period of time.

I didn’t expect Zhou Mo actually had another trick up his sleeve?

Zhou Mo nodded and talked a lot to Ren Zhonglun.

The more Ren Zhonglun listened, the brighter his eyes became. After Zhou Mo finished speaking, he nodded heavily.

"no problem."

The next day, a media outlet closely connected with Shanghai Film Group published an article.

The general content is to resolutely resist the bad trends in the entertainment industry and maintain the good customs in the entertainment industry.

"No matter how good an actor's acting skills are, he or she must have artistic ethics. Artistic ethics come first, and acting skills come second. An actor with poor artistic ethics, no matter how good his or her acting skills are, cannot be used with confidence at any time."

To a certain extent, the day this article was published was equivalent to Shanghai Film Group personally speaking out and putting the final word on this siege incident.

In other words, any actors with poor artistic ethics will not be employed in the future.

After the article was published, it immediately received a lot of likes from official media and the audience. Many netizens praised the article as "the light of the entertainment industry."

Seeing this, several large companies also expressed their support.

Bright, Wanda, Bonar...

At the same time, Zhou Mo arranged for the Internet water army to once again guide the audience's emotions when watching "Victory".

After two days of the event, the ratings of "Victory" officially exceeded 5.

Ren Zhonglun called to share the good news.

Looking at the second planning, it can be said that the cost paid by Shanghai Film Group was basically nothing.

After all, most of the actors previously announced by the media are actually artists from Huayi.

Huayi is from the Beijing circle and has nothing to do with Shanghai Film Group. There is not much communication between the two circles, and even less cooperation.

If Shanghai Film Group had tried to collaborate with Huayi several times before because of Little Cannon.

But now, they obviously have a more suitable partner.

Zhou Mo.

The only person who was actually injured by mistake might be the new version of Lin Ziwei.

Miss Ma.

She is one of the representative figures promoted by the Shanghai circle.

This time he also participated in the "encirclement and suppression incident".

But compared to the ever-increasing ratings of "Victory", Ren Zhonglun said this is nothing.

In his mind, let alone a new version of Lin Ziwei, even having a few more would not be a problem.

"They are just actors, all leeks."

When Ren Zhonglun said this, his face looked very calm.

"By the way, I wonder when Director Zhou's next movie will start production?"

"Just these few days."

Zhou Mo looked at the date and it was almost March.

The work on "Chu and Han" is about to begin.

He hadn't started working before.

Because he was waiting for something.

"Mr. Ren, do you want a share of the investment? I'm sorry, Mr. Ren, but this time Mr. Han has already taken all the investment shares."

"I know."

Ren Zhonglun smiled and nodded.

But in his heart, he was quite unhappy with Han Sanping.

"I want to ask Director Zhou how many leading actors have been decided so far. Who are they?"

Zhou Mo raised his eyebrows: "Mr. Ren wants to recommend an actor? Who? What role do you want to play?"

Ren Zhonglun: "I don't know if the role of Xiang Yu has been decided yet. I have a young man here who has always admired Director Zhou's talent and wants to work with him."

Zhou Mo reacted.

"Feng Shaofeng?"

Ren Zhonglun was not puzzled as to why Zhou Mo knew Feng Shaofeng's name.

As I said, the entertainment industry is actually very small.

Just a few words can often determine the scope to an individual.

What's more, Zhou Mo's "Chu and Han" was itself taken over from Xingguang's "The Banquet at Hongmen".

In the previous life, the person who played Xiang Yu in this drama was Feng Shaofeng.

But this time, Zhou Mo didn't plan to choose him.

He didn't have any negative impression of Feng Shaofeng, but Feng Shaofeng did not meet his requirements.

He needs a real tough guy to play Xiang Yu.

The fierce kind.

Shaking his head, he said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Ren, I already have someone for the role of Xiang Yu. If Feng Shaofeng is willing, he can play the role of Long Ju."

Ren Zhonglun clapped his hands and said, "No problem, Director Zhou, that's what I've been waiting for. I'll ask Shaofeng to come to your company to sign the contract."

In fact, he never thought from the beginning that Feng Shaofeng could compete for the absolute protagonist like Xiang Yu.

In fact, Ren Zhonglun’s original idea was that it would be enough as long as Feng Shaofeng could play a supporting role in the movie and leave his name behind.

I didn't expect it, there was such a pleasant surprise.

Zhou Mo:?
He was actually tricked.

But it’s actually harmless.

It just so happens that after "Palace" is broadcast this year, the popularity of Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi will soar. Getting Feng Shaofeng now is equivalent to saving money for future publicity.

It’s still a profit after all.

Despite this, Zhou Mo was still not satisfied.

He had to make Ren Zhonglun bleed some more.

"By the way, Mr. Ren, I suddenly remembered that there are some supporting roles in "Chu Han" who are involved in the plot to a certain extent. If you need them, you can ask the actors to come for auditions."

Hearing this, Ren Zhonglun glanced at the smiling Zhou Mo.

understood.

This is making yourself contribute.

"No problem, I'll let them meet Director Zhou later."

(End of this chapter)