Become Famous Another Day

Tom White is indeed interested in the projects mentioned by Lu Yanhe.

So the two made an appointment to meet in China. Tom White would come to have serious discussions with the producers of several projects and also watch the films.

 In fact, Lu Yanhe himself has not watched the film yet. But because of his trust in the collaborators on these projects, Lu Yanhe believes that these films will definitely be good, and the fundamentals are there.

The news of the meeting with Tom White, but I don’t know how it happened, spread like wildfire, and was actually known to Maxine’s people.

 Lu Yanhe was about to leave for the airport to return home in an hour, when Maxine’s Zhong Benzhuo suddenly appeared at the door of his hotel room.

"Hi, Yan He." Zhong Benzhuo, who had met once before, greeted Lu Yanhe with a bright smile, "Fortunately, I caught up. I heard that you are going to the airport soon."

"Indeed." Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "I'm packing my things."

Hearing this, Zhong Benshuo asked, "Didn't your assistant help you clean it up?"

"I usually pack my own things myself." Lu Yanhe said, before he could put away the look of surprise and surprise on his face, "Is there... something urgent?"

"Haha, there's nothing urgent, nothing urgent." Zhong Benzhuo immediately waved his hand, "I was in a hurry in Bikalo this time. I wanted to come and meet you for a long time, but I didn't make an appointment. I just heard that you were going back. , I think I have to come and see you before you go back."

"Come in, please wait for me. I will pack my things soon." Lu Yanhe invited Zhong Benzhuo in and brought him a bottle of mineral water first.

Zhong Benshuo came here because of Lu Yanhe’s meeting with Tom White.

 After a few pleasantries, Zhong Benzhuo mentioned this matter.

“Tom White is here to discuss cooperation with you?” Zhong Benshuo asked seemingly unintentionally.

Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "It's nothing, just some projects I have on hand."

Zhong Benshuo said: "Yan He, we at Maxine are the first to contact you and we really hope to cooperate with you."

 Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "Yes, I know, we all have to meet and chat first."

Zhong Benshuo said: ""Six People" and "Seventeen Floors" were both very popular on Maxine, and for a period of time they entered the top ten in Asia. There will also be cooperation with "Silent River" later, Yan He, we Maxine has a close relationship with you. I hope you can discuss any cooperation with us first. ”

Zhong Benshuo attaches so much importance to his cooperation with Lu Yanhe. On the one hand, it is because the results of "Sixteen" and "Seventeen Floors" on Maxine are indeed very good. According to the platform data and audience preference portraits, Maxine users are very interested in Lu Yanhe's role. Good impression.

On the other hand, Benshuo Chung knew very well that the projects Lu Yanhe was working on were all projects that attracted much attention in China, involved large investments, and involved famous actors. Maxine wanted to buy it, and of course other platforms were also interested.

Lu Yanhe said: "I made an appointment with him to have a chat. After all, the two dramas and two movies will be available to the audience and will also be available on streaming media. They took the initiative to find me and wanted to cooperate. "

Zhong Benshuo immediately said: "We, Maxine, must be interested too."

Zhong Benshuo actually didn't expect that these projects in Lu Yanhe's hands would be so popular that even HP would take the initiative to ask. This was because Lu Yanhe deliberately concealed the purpose of Tom White's initial search for him, so Zhong Benshuo mistakenly thought that Tom... When White came to Lu Yanhe, he was originally looking for the few projects in Lu Yanhe's hands.

 In fact, these projects in Lu Yanhe’s hands are not yet enough for streaming media to make everyone take notice and compete hard.

 Any platform depends on its past achievements. Whether you have a representative work or not have a representative work are completely different concepts. Therefore, domestic platforms and companies such as Northern Lights Video are very attentive and enthusiastic towards Lu Yanhe. This is easy to understand, because Lu Yanhe is an extremely popular and accomplished actor, and a screenwriter who has broken ratings records.

 However, for major international streaming media companies such as Maxine and HP, Lu Yanhe is just a creator who has achieved good results in his own country. If they want to develop a film and television drama aimed at opening up the Chinese market, then it is normal for them to care about Lu Yanhe. They may want to get Lu Yanhe to write the script, or they may want to find Lu Yanhe to star in the project.

As for whether you want to win the overseas streaming rights for these film and television projects from Lu Yanhe?

 The appeal is not that great at the moment.

 This is also what surprised Zhong Benshuo. He thought he had discovered the creator Lu Yanhe very early, but he didn't expect that someone from HP would also discover him.

However, Tom White is really great.

 In this business, nothing is as important as vision.

Tom White has found several long-lived series for HP with solid results. Zhong Benzhuo was worried that Tom White would pry Lu Yanhe away, which gave him a sense of competition and threat.

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Back in China, Lu Yanhe went back to school and started the final preparations for "Squid Game" non-stop.

 In fact, he doesn’t need to do anything.

This drama is run by people from Northern Lights Video, and it is very mature in all aspects. They just respect Lu Yanhe's opinion and will ask him about some very critical and important matters.

 Lu Yanhe really didn't ask for this, it was entirely their own initiative. However, Lu Yanhe was certainly happy that they respected him so much.

What Lu Yanhe didn't expect the most was that in the end, the role in "Squid Game" originally belonged to Li Zhibai. Based on his opinions, Northern Lights Video chose Liu Zefan.

Lu Yanhe himself was surprised, because he knew that Northern Lights Video’s first choice was not him.

Chen Ziyan said: "I heard a piece of news, which may be related to this."

 “Hmm? What’s the news?” Lu Yanhe asked in surprise.

Chen Ziyan said: "Director Bai Jingnian is going through the resignation procedures with Beijing and Taiwan and is preparing to come to Northern Lights Video."

Lu Yanhe was stunned.

 “Huh? Really?”

Lu Yanhe’s first reaction was not to believe it.

 The reason for this reaction is that Bai Jingnian is different from many directors. He is from Beijing and Taiwan, and he holds a staff position, not an ordinary labor contract relationship. Because of this, almost every film directed by Bai Jingnian was filmed in Beijing and Taiwan, and no foreign films were filmed.

 Why did he suddenly leave Beijing and Taiwan at this time?

"Although the second season of "Six People" has not been very good in terms of audience reputation, the ratings are still very impressive, right?" Lu Yanhe said, "Isn't this the time when we have the closest cooperation?"

Chen Ziyan: "I don't know the specific situation, but I heard that Beijing and Taiwan didn't really approve of Bai Jingnian, and there were conflicts in treatment, so Bai Jingnian left."

Lu Yanhe: "Well, what does this have to do with Northern Lights suddenly attaching great importance to my opinion?"

“Do you know what the Northern Lights dug him up to do?”

“What else can we do, let’s film.” After Lu Yanhe finished speaking, he suddenly realized something, his eyes suddenly widened and lit up, “Did you invite him to come over to film "Wulin Gaiden"?"

"That's right." Chen Ziyan nodded, "It was just for the filming of "Wulin Gaiden", which was also done by Zheng Huairen, and he spent a lot of money to recruit Director Bai. Then do you think Bai Jingnian will not mention you when communicating with Zheng Huairen? "

 Lu Yanhe: “If you mention it, you will mention me.”

"You also participated in the audition and casting of the actors in "Six People"." Chen Ziyan said, "They are all famous now, but at that time none of them were popular, including Minglan. In the end, you chose against all the opinions. These actors, especially the two girls Zhan Yun and Bai Jin, have gone from complete newcomers to now popular first-line female stars. Stories like yours must be full of legend to Northern Lights. "

 This is something Lu Yanhe really didn’t expect.

“Actually, the key lies in whether others listen to what you say and whether they believe it or not.” Chen Ziyan said, “Congratulations, you are now at the stage where everyone will carefully consider every word you say, and everyone will attach great importance to your opinions.”

-

　That day, after class, Lu Yanhe had dinner with Jiang Yuqian, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

 It’s been a while since we last met.

This is inevitable in the artist's profession. They all follow the project, a movie starts filming, a group of people get to know each other, and they gradually get to know each other and become good friends. After a play is finished, the intersection ends. If there are no new intersections, there will be less gathering and more separation, and the familiar relationship will slowly be broken.

Lu Yanhe and Jiang Yuqian are already very familiar with each other. It is inevitable that they are very busy and cannot find time to meet each other.

The reason why we can meet each other this time is because of the drama "Squid Game".

Jiang Yuqian came over early to participate in action training.

 She will have a lot of action scenes in this drama.

Jiang Yuqian never thought that in just one year, her and Lu Yanhe's situation would change dramatically. The child who used to rely on her to support her is now slowly gaining the ability to support her.

　　When she agreed to film "Squid Game", it was because she wanted to support him. Now that it is about to be filmed, it has become the top resource she has access to. “Is there any hope of winning an award for “Night Run”? Jiang Yuqian asked Lu Yanhe with a smile as soon as they met.

“I don’t know, I came back as soon as the screening was over.” Lu Yanhe said, “I don’t know if there will be a show yet, but the feedback from the scene is still good.”

Jiang Yuqian said: "I have also seen a lot of comments praising your short film. It is said that there are foreign media at the scene asking if you can make a feature film. It's amazing. I feel that the films you have released in the past two years have received a lot of praise. "

Lu Yanhe said: "I'm lucky, I got the credit of Wang Zhong and Liu Bige."

Lu Yanhe added: "Sister Yuqian, it will be very hard to shoot "Squid Game" this time, right? It is a very physical scene."

"It's very good. I like this character very much." Jiang Yuqian said seriously, "It's been a long time since I've played such a grassroots and low-level character with strong vitality. Jiang Cao, when you chose this name, didn't you Is it based on her energy?"

Lu Yanhe nodded and acknowledged this.

The main reason is that he doesn't remember the names of the characters in "Squid Game". Of course, even if he remembers it, he can't use it. After all, the original work is a Korean drama, and it sounds like Korean names, so it is not suitable to appear here. In the play.

 The background here is set in Hong Kong, so it has to use Chinese names.

 Because Jiang Cao in the original work has a very thin figure, Jiang Yuqian is already very thin, but she is still losing weight and controlling her weight. However, the main thing is to exercise to lose weight, because this role needs to have a sense of strength, otherwise it will be difficult to be convincing in terms of physical fitness.

Jiang Yuqian said: "After "Seventeen Floors" became a big hit, many people should come to you and want to play a role in "Squid Game", right?"

"There are some." Lu Yanhe said with a smile, "Including the role originally played by Li Zhibai. Because the filming was suddenly advanced, Li Zhibai couldn't play it. Four or five very popular actors came to compete for it."

Jiang Yuqian: "Listening to what you said, I can imagine how embarrassed you were at that time. I guess a lot of people said hello to you."

 Lu Yanhe: “There are indeed many, but actually I can’t decide. This can only be decided after communicating with Northern Lights and others. As a result, everyone feels that I have the right to decide.”

Jiang Yuqian: "That's what the rumors are spreading outside. Moreover, if you say this, no matter whether it is true or not, others will only think it is an excuse."

Lu Yanhe was helpless and didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Indeed, people don't believe it."

 “What about you? Will you join the group later?”

“There are no plans to join the cast now. I have been approached about several dramas before, but I haven’t made a final decision yet.”

"You filmed almost from the beginning to the end of the year last year. It's right for you to take a break now." Jiang Yuqian said, "You are only in your junior year. From your first filming to now, it took less than three full years to film. Having done so many roles, I’m really considered a model worker. I’ve always thought that I’m quite a model worker, but compared to you, I’m still far behind.”

Lu Yanhe said: "I took advantage. I filmed films that were relatively small in size and number of episodes. You film a film for four to five months or even half a year. I usually film it in one or two months." Call it a day.”

Jiang Yuqian: "I have to learn from you in this aspect."

-

He ate this meal with Jiang Yuqian. Basically, Lu Yanhe ate it. Jiang Yuqian didn't move chopsticks.

Already in her thirties, she still looks like she was in her early twenties, which is related to her almost strict control all year round.

Lu Yanhe is too embarrassed to mention the two dramas Jiang Yuqian has aired in the past two years. Because everyone knows that Jiang Yuqian's two dramas were very average. Compared to the high expectations brought about by "Jiang Yuqian starring", they can be described as "very bad".

Jiang Yuqian’s popularity and commercial value are already in jeopardy.

 But judging from the meeting with Jiang Yuqian this evening, Jiang Yuqian is still in good condition and does not seem to be in a low period.

Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief.

If you want to say who he is most grateful to for his career as an actor, it must be Jiang Yuqian.

There was no other reason. The person who really gave him a chance and gave him a push when he had nothing was Jiang Yuqian.

 Without Jiang Yuqian’s recommendation, he may not have been able to embark on the path of becoming an actor.

 Always, always the first step is the most difficult, because that’s when there is no foundation.

 So, Lu Yanhe never had the idea of ​​replacing Jiang Yuqian—it’s not like the Northern Lights video didn’t hint so.

 Lu Yanhe was also very grateful deep down in his heart that Jiang Yuqian never complained to him about the unsatisfactory success in her career. It's not that Lu Yanhe doesn't want to hear it, but that Lu Yanhe doesn't know how to answer.

Lu Yanhe is on the rise, while Jiang Yuqian is on the decline. This situation is one that Lu Yanhe doesn't know how to deal with at all.

 He sincerely hopes that Jiang Yuqian's career can get better again.

 He also believes that "Squid Game" will definitely help Jiang Yuqian's career return to its peak.

-

 After dinner, Jiang Yuqian said goodbye to Lu Yanhe.

“I’m in Yuming these days, and we’ll make an appointment again sometimes,” Jiang Yuqian said.

"Yeah." Lu Yanhe nodded, "Okay, Sister Yuqian, just tell me when you have time. I'm just staying at school anyway."

Jiang Yuqian nodded.

“Go to bed early every day. I watched your recent live broadcast, and you are getting later and later.” Jiang Yuqian said with a smile, “Sometimes I am on my way back after recording the show at night, and it’s already early in the morning, and I find that you are still live broadcasting.”

Lu Yanhe didn’t expect Jiang Yuqian to pay attention to this.

“Okay, okay, I will take a good rest, and so will you, Sister Yuqian.”

Lu Yanhe said goodbye to Jiang Yuqian.

Jiang Yuqian got in the car.

 The driver came to pick her up and go to the gym.

 This is her daily compulsory course, going to the gym for physical training.

 In fact, if it weren’t for Jiang Yuqian’s previous momentum and popularity, the failure of these two works would not be so well-known. After the broadcast of "Golden Age", many people thought that Jiang Yuqian was really going to become a top star. Who would have known that after diving headlong into the drama industry and investing all her time in it for more than two years, she got nothing but no results. Not only did she lose two years of exposure, her ability to carry the drama was also under overwhelming scrutiny. question.

I want to ask Jiang Yuqian if she has any regrets... To be honest, there is a little bit. If she had listened to her agent He Heng's suggestion, in addition to the two main dramas, she would pick up one or two more dramas that the audience would like to maintain her popularity. , her position has already begun to waver in just two years.

 Generally, a female star of her level will not be easily shaken from her position.

There are also female stars who have not been successful in three or four dramas in a row, but can still maintain their status and quality.

But Jiang Yuqian is the kind of person who is known to everyone for being so fierce in the two dramas, so she also suffered the most severe backlash.

Jiang Yuqian took a deep breath and freed herself from the complicated emotions.

 Don’t worry about the immediate gains and losses.

 What you want to see is slow water and long flow.

Jiang Yuqian comforted herself in this way.

 She slowly calmed down her mood. As for how much strength she had accumulated in her heart, only she knew. Lu Yanhe had been dormant for several years before his current momentum, and she could do the same.

 There are downturns in life, and no one is immune to them.

 But people will not always be at the bottom.

 The car stopped.

arrive.

Jiang Yuqian took a deep breath, picked up her gym bag, got out of the car, and walked forward silently and firmly. (End of chapter)