Choose a day to become famous

As Jiang Yuqian's mortal enemy, Zhang Lan looked on coldly at Jiang Yuqian's current situation, but also took pleasure in his misfortune.

If Jiang Yuqian didn't have Lu Yanhe's "Squid Game" ready to be filmed, Zhang Lan would be happier and less burdened.

She is still worried that Jiang Yuqian can return to the top with the drama "Squid Game".

At her peak, Jiang Yuqian steadily stepped on her half way.

In the past two years, Zhang Lan has been very lucky. Several dramas have performed well. Although there are no big hits, they have all been hits.

Especially compared with Jiang Yuqian, her ability to carry dramas seems to be more stable.

Zhang Lan was quite depressed because she wanted to star in a play written by Lu Yanhe, but Lu Yanhe had never written a script with a leading heroine, which made her a little troubled - after all, she hadn't played a non-heroine in a long time. After a lot of dramas, all the dramas she starred in were leading heroines.

Under such circumstances, she was really not happy to ask Zhang Lan to act in a group scene.

A non-Ichiban heroine like "Squid Game" was obviously meant to support the male protagonist played by Jiang Jun. She never expected that Jiang Yuqian would actually be able to act in the end.

With this performance, her status was really brought down.

What if the leading actor is an actor of Shang Yongzhou’s level? Jiang Jun?

Zhang Lan couldn't help but sneer thinking about it.

On this day, she met Hu Siwei from Beijing and Taiwan.

"Producer Hu, I heard that director Bai Jingnian has left Beijing and Taiwan. Will you continue to produce the third season of "Six People"?" Zhang Lan sighed, "Besides, the reputation of the second season is not very good, and the audience is very satisfied. What a rant, I’m really hesitant to continue to act in the third season according to the verbal agreement we reached before.”

Hu Siwei had already guessed what Zhang Lan would say.

He smiled and said: "Whether the director of the third season is Bai Jingnian or not, the third season will definitely continue to be produced. Putting aside some unpleasant voices, in fact the results of the second season are still the most broadcast in the first quarter." No good TV series, including online dramas, has achieved more than it. The six leading actors, not counting Chen Ziliang, have more than eight new endorsements. These are real achievements. You are an artist, and you know better than me. The logic behind this.”

"Of course, otherwise I would have hesitated and I would have rejected you directly." Zhang Lan smiled, "Producer Hu, of course "Six People" is a very popular drama, but I am not Chen Ziliang, I don't I need to rely on this drama to turn over, and I want to have a good role.”

Hu Siwei said: "We will tailor a role specifically for you."

Zhang Lan said: "Okay, as long as the role satisfies me, I will definitely come."

Hu Siwei laughed, "Okay, with you joining, I believe that the third season of "Six" will definitely achieve better results."

Zhang Lan: "I haven't promised to come yet. I still have to read the script."

Hu Siwei: "I asked you why your dramas are always popular. You are very cautious in choosing scripts."

Zhang Lan said: "My foundation is acting, and the foundation of drama is the script. I am not careful when choosing scripts, so why am I still in this industry?"

Hu Siwei smiled.

"By the way, Producer Hu, you worked with Lu Yanhe in the first season of "Party of Six". Are you familiar with him?"

"It's familiar." Hu Siwei said immediately, "It's a pity that something happened later that made him completely unwilling to return to "Six People"."

Zhang Lan thought that if Lu Yanhe returned to "Six People", she might not be able to get on the train midway.

This time, in the third season, Jingtai decided to let Chen Ziliang's character leave, and then replaced her character to join the protagonist group. It is an urban sitcom in itself. Some people leave and some join. This is a normal thing. Just set a random reason in the script.

Zhang Lan wanted to star in the third season of "Party of Six" because she wanted to borrow some strength. She does not intend to stay in this series permanently, but will only participate in one season. In this season, she will join the content of the season as a newly moved neighbor, a lover of a certain protagonist, or a friend of a certain protagonist. , tell everyone a story.

The reason why she needs to borrow strength is because she has not had such a big hit for several years. No matter how harshly scolded the second season of "Six Lives" is, the ratings will not lie, the discussion will not lie, and those companies with the right business cooperation will not do unprofitable business.

There are still more and more advertisements for the second season of "Six".

A large part of the reason why the second season was so harshly criticized was due to Chen Ziliang and the criticism that his character involved in the "plot is terrible and the lines are rubbish".

Zhang Lan watched it from beginning to end.

It can only be said that "Six People" puts pearls first, so some of the flaws in the second season are magnified. In fact, aside from the first season, the plot and characters of the second season are still very good. Of course, except Chen Ziliang.

Therefore, when Hu Siwei approached Zhang Lan to talk about the third season, Zhang Lan thought about it seriously for a long time and felt that he should play it. Because she needs it.

Until now, Zhang Lan still can't see the prospect of being able to win awards as a strong actor, so she won't be like Jiang Yuqian, who rashly dives into the main drama just because she tasted a little bit of the sweetness of "Golden Age" circle. I don't even think about it. "Golden Age" became popular because the director was Luo Yuzhong, and every drama he made made the main drama popular. But not all directors are Luo Yuzhong.

Zhang Lan feels that the most important thing for her now is to hold on to her position and maintain her popularity and status.

If an actor can really maintain his national popularity for five to ten years, his status is basically stable.

Zhang Lan asked: "I heard that "Seventeen Floors" is also preparing for a second season?"

"Yes, Teacher Feng Qiyue is writing a script." Hu Siwei said, "But that's not a project I'm in charge of. I don't know the specific progress yet."

He looked at Zhang Lan and asked: "Why, do you also want to play the second season of "Seventeen Floors"?"

"I can't always act in sequels." Zhang Lan immediately shook his head, "When the time comes, others will say that I am just picking up the pieces."

"How could that happen?" Hu Siwei complimented, "As long as you want to act, any crew will open the door for you."

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After Zhang Lan and Hu Siwei finished talking about the third season of "Party of Six", they could go home.

However, she met Ma Zhiyuan in the corridor.

Ma Zhiyuan wore headphones expressionlessly and walked over from the opposite side, escorted by his assistant and bodyguards.

Zhang Lan glanced at him in surprise.

Hu Siwei, who walked her downstairs, said, "Ma Zhiyuan is here to record the show today."

Zhang Lan: "It's not easy for Ma Zhiyuan. He is very popular, but he met an opponent like Li Zhibai."

Hu Siwei smiled and said, "This may be your Xingyu tradition."

There is no eternal brother or sister, only the eternal rivalry between brother and sister.

Zhang Lan heard the insinuation in Hu Sisi's words, smiled, and asked: "Producer Hu, when Lu Yanhe's "Squid Game" is released, if the results are better than "Seventeenth Floor", will you Beijing and Taiwan do the same? Will his face be dull?”

"What?"

"After all, the starring cast of "Seventeenth Floor" is more than one level higher than the starring cast of "Squid Game"." Zhang Lan said.

Hu Siwei: "They are online dramas, and we are a Taiwanese and online drama. There is no comparison."

"It seems that Producer Hu also thinks that "Squid Game" will do well, but he is unwilling to directly answer the competition with "Squid Game"." Zhang Lan smiled, "Actually, Star Entertainment's tradition is not unreasonable, at least Competition will keep us alert at all times, so that we will not be like a frog in a well, only seeing the narrow sky above our heads.”

Hu Siwei was stabbed by Zhang Lan and didn't take it seriously.

Zhang Lan is famous for his sharp and difficult-to- mess with character.

Anyway, now that she is popular, whatever she says makes sense.

Hu Siwei has already developed the skills to deal with these celebrities over the years.

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"Will Zhang Lan join the third season of "Party of Six"? Is this a joke?"

Lu Yanhe looked at Chen Ziyan in disbelief, shocked, even incredible, by the news she just said.

Although Lu Yanhe was used to hearing some shocking news from Chen Ziyan, sometimes he would still be shocked beyond belief by the incredible extent of the news.

This feeling is like "Six People" has become an inexplicable public toilet, with some unpredictable shit and urine coming every season... Well, when Lu Yanhe came up with this association in his mind, he was obsessed with it. Made me sick.

Chen Ziyan: "Beijing and Taiwan are planning to introduce a new character every season, so that the sixth person will continue to change. Is there a new topic?"

"Chen Ziliang will not appear in the third season?"

"It is said that Beijing and Taiwan are planning to let his character leave." Chen Ziyan said, "He was scolded from the beginning to the end in the second season. Of course, the popularity has increased like crazy. He is listed on the hot search every now and then, and he has become a The darling of all major variety shows.”

Lu Yanhe: "Is Zhang Lan actually willing to act in a group drama?"

"It's an ensemble drama destined to be a hit, especially such a highly anticipated series. Why would Zhang Lan be unwilling to star in one of the seasons? Don't think too highly of some top stars. They are really transcendent. Not many." Chen Ziyan said to Lu Yanhe, "Just like if there is a blockbuster sequel like "Six People" coming to you to star, will you be short of this kind of drama? But we will definitely consider it seriously. , and, based on my judgment, there is a high probability that it will be for you next.”

Lu Yanhe was a little stunned and nodded.

"When you say you don't want to act in a group scene, it's just because you feel that other people are not worthy of your status, which will invisibly lower your status. But if you are acting in a group scene with people like Huang Kairen, Zeng Qiao, and Jiang Yuqian, "A high-sounding actor, do you want to act in a group portrait?" Chen Ziyan curled her lips, "In this circle, everyone will find some high-sounding reasons for their choices and actions. No matter how high-sounding the reasons are, they are just reasons. Listen, don't. Take it seriously. Just think about yourself. If you really don’t want to act in a drama, you will directly state the reasons. The script is mediocre, the characters don’t impress you, etc.”

Lu Yanhe: "I think everyone considers different factors."

"It is true that everyone considers different factors," Chen Ziyan said, "but most people are realistic and utilitarian, including us."

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Lu Yanhe and Zhang Lan had no old grudges, let alone any grudges.

It's just that it's a bit awkward to work together. Lu Yanhe is obviously on Jiang Yuqian's side.

"Six People" has nothing to do with him anymore. Even if all the people with whom he had a bad relationship were invited to act, he wouldn't be able to say anything. Nothing to say. He simply felt uncomfortable.

How could Jingtai and the others be so able to find people?

Accurately found Chen Ziliang and Zhang Lan.

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Tom White from HP came to Yuming on March 9th.

This trip was mainly to take a look at the projects Lu Yanhe was working on.

Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi first invited him to dinner together.

"The long flight is probably very tiring, so we won't have a busy schedule tonight. Let's have a simple meal first." Chen Siqi fulfilled her responsibility as a hostess and expressed her welcome to Tom White with a decent enthusiasm. , "This store is where Yan He and I often come together. It's our private collection."

This store is indeed "niche".

Because it is not the kind of restaurant that looks very grand, but is in a small independent building.

A three-story building houses this restaurant.

If you want to eat here, you need to make a reservation if you want to eat on the second and third floors. But it is not a private club or private restaurant open only to members.

Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi also discovered this place by chance.

The menu in this restaurant is set according to the chef's mood that day, and it often changes, so there are always surprises.

"I love this restaurant," Tom White said.

His blue eyes looked at the movie posters and classic movie posters hanging on the wall with an almost vain innocence.

"Tomorrow morning we will meet with Jia Long first." Lu Yanhe said, "He has just finished starring in the movie "On the Road". It is also the first script I wrote. It is a road comedy movie."

Tom White nodded and said, "Lu, comedy movies are often a genre that is most affected by cultural differences. Very few comedy movies can be popular around the world. Even Hollywood comedy movies can't eliminate this influence."

Lu Yanhe knew that Tom White was inoculating him in advance, and he might not like "The Man on the Road".

Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "That's true. However, the subject matter is always just the form of expression. What moves us in the end is definitely the emotion in the movie. Tom, actually, I'm very happy that you can come and learn about several of my projects. If we can cooperate in the end, don’t carry such a heavy burden. Now that you’re here, just enjoy this journey seriously.”

Lu Yanhe didn't have the sense of urgency to get this business done.

In the end, Lu Yanhe actually doesn't mind whether Tom White buys the overseas streaming rights to his several film and television projects or not. What Lu Yanhe really wants to do is to get to know Tom White.

Although they had only met him once before, Lu Yanhe had a pretty good impression of him from that previous meeting. Because this person does not have the condescending and self-respecting temperament.

Lu Yanhe doesn't like that kind of person.

That night, the three of them talked happily. On the topic of film and television dramas, they have a lot to talk about.

Talking about Asian film and television dramas, Tom White said: "Korean dramas are indeed very popular now. They can often come up with dramas with strong topics to attract everyone's attention. In fact, ten years ago, there were no Korean dramas. With such quality now, at that time, our impression of Korean dramas was love dramas, but these years have changed a lot, and various themes have emerged. On the contrary, based on my observation of the themes of your Chinese film and television dramas, Although the market is booming, the themes and content created are a bit lackluster, I hope you won’t be unhappy when I say this.”

Lu Yanhe shrugged his shoulders and said to Tom White: "Tom, as long as it is not malicious criticism, we Chinese are very generous and willing to accept it. In fact, it is not just you who are saying this, we are also doing self-criticism. If If you pay more attention in the past two years, you will find that we have actually produced a lot of new things, such as "Seventeen Floors" as you know. "

"Oh! This show is indeed very good." Tom White nodded.

Lu Yanhe said: "Now China's film and television drama production is also making rapid progress. The market here is huge and there are many creative talents for film and television dramas. As long as the creative direction slowly returns to the right path, I believe we will have a better future." More and more good works are coming out.”

Tom White said: “It can actually be seen from our platform data in recent years that audiences around the world are increasingly interested in watching works with novel settings or works with many topic discussions. "

"After all, we have entered the Internet age, and the previous physical isolation and boundaries have disappeared. As long as a good work appears, it can slowly become popular through word of mouth. In China, there is a word called ' "Tap Water" is about works that don't have enough publicity and marketing budgets, but rely on word of mouth from the audience to become popular. "

Tom White nodded.

He said: "Indeed, the way film and television dramas are played in the Internet era has undergone great changes and is very different from before."

Chen Siqi asked: "Mr. White, are you responsible for copyright procurement at HP?"

Tom White: "That's the case for now, but my position will be adjusted soon. Next, I will be responsible for the business in the Asia-Pacific region."

Chen Siqi was a little surprised, "Are you responsible for the entire Asia-Pacific region? No wonder you suddenly became interested in our Chinese film and television dramas."

Tom White said: "No, I have been paying attention to Chinese culture for a long time. I am a fan of director Wang Zhong. I have been a fan of his since his first few movies."

Tom White had never told Lu Yanhe about this before.

This also made Lu Yanhe feel coincidental, because this time when Tom White came, Lu Yanhe also specially arranged to accompany Tom White to visit Wang Zhong's company, focusing on watching the first cut of "Rouge Button".

Chen Siqi asked: "Then after you are responsible for the business in the Asia-Pacific region, will you also be stationed here?"

Tom White nodded, "That's right, I should be stationed in Hong Kong at that time, and Yuming will come here often. After all, I heard that this is China's film and television production center."

Chen Siqi nodded, "If you encounter anything you don't understand in China, feel free to contact us."

"You are so considerate." Tom White expressed his gratitude.

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Lu Yanhe rarely receives someone so solemnly.

Therefore, although Lu Yanhe did not tell Chen Siqi directly, Chen Siqi also realized that in addition to liking Tom White very much, Lu Yanhe must have some plans and would need Tom White's help in the future.

And Chen Siqi probably guessed it.

Although it is a bit early for Lu Yanhe to enter overseas markets now, after all, China has just started, and various projects have kept him busy, but many things need to be prepared in advance.

Wait until you have time to do it, and it will take a long time to really start.

Just like "Jump Up" has been planning to go overseas. Obviously, it is very busy now, and everyone in the team wants to split it into three or four people. They did not shelve this plan, but started planning it early. For example, consciously pay attention to and get to know people from other overseas publishing companies or institutions, such as starting to select manuscripts, make anthologies, and ask translators to start translating. By the time there is really an opportunity to do it, a lot of preparations have been done, and there is no need to start from scratch. That would be too time-consuming, and the opportunity might be delayed because of the time-consuming.

Chen Siqi's current positioning of herself is to play the role of a "virtuous wife" in the traditional sense.

To represent Lu Yanhe, release some kindness in life beyond work attitude, and express a kind of closeness.

If Lu Yanhe is allowed to do everything, it would make Lu Yanhe himself look a little low. If Tom White is a rational and mature person, it would be fine. Otherwise, he might slowly swell and become arrogant under such kindness. Lu Yanhe is also a person who is easy to talk to unless his bottom line is touched, so Chen Siqi took the initiative to assume such a role and did not let Lu Yanhe play it.

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In fact, what Chen Siqi thought was right.

There is a very important reason why Lu Yanhe attaches importance to Tom White, which is indeed related to his identity and HP.

Why does Zhong Benshuo not attach much importance to Maxine?

Because Zhong Benshuo is a Korean, his enthusiasm for Lu Yanhe is out of his enthusiasm for a popular actor and a talented screenwriter, but overseas, there is a certain competitive relationship between Chinese-language film and television dramas and Korean film and television dramas, especially now that Korean film and television dramas are still doing very well.

Lu Yanhe cannot help but find another option for himself at this time. In case Zhong Benshuo gives better resources, channels and opportunities to Korean film and television dramas and makes Lu Yanhe suffer, Lu Yanhe cannot have no second way to go. This is why he values ​​Tom White more.

Tom White has no ill will towards China, and to a certain extent likes Chinese culture, which is an important reason why Lu Yanhe is willing to make friends with him.

In addition, Tom White is an American. He represents HP to develop the Asian market. His own cultural stance will not make him favor any Asian country. And European and American film and television dramas - to tell the truth, it is not pleasant to hear but it is the truth, at this time, Chinese-language film and television dramas have not yet reached the point where they can compete with them.

Therefore, in the next few years, Tom White and the HP behind him will be a very critical and important channel for Lu Yanhe to get his works out to the sea.

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After the three of them had dinner together, Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi took Tom White to visit Qimingtan at night.

Qimingtan is an ancient building in Yuming. In ancient times, it was a place for offering sacrifices to the sky.

Tom White is interested in traditional Chinese culture, so Lu Yanhe arranged this place.

It happened to be after dinner, and you can also take a walk to digest the food.

March is still a chilly spring.

The night wind blows, a little cold and biting.

Tom White looked around curiously.

Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi both saw a pure curiosity and surprise in Tom White's eyes.

What surprised Tom White even more was that Lu Yanhe was walking on the road with a calm and relaxed look.

"Aren't you worried about being recognized by your fans?" Tom White asked curiously.

Lu Yanhe said: "At this time, there are not many people on the road and the light is relatively dim, so I usually won't be recognized, but even if I am recognized, it's okay."

Tom White said: "Are all your Chinese fans so rational? Won't they do crazy things?"

Lu Yanhe smiled and said: "My fans are generally more rational and won't do anything too crazy, but there have been some crazy actions, but they are rare."

"Oh, in the United States, if a big star appears in public, it will definitely cause a commotion."

"Of course, it's the same, and it's the same in China." Chen Siqi finished with a smile, pointing to Lu Yanhe and said, "It's just that he is special in China, and people who like him are relatively more rational and not like that The main reason why fans like him is that he is a top student and got into the top university in China by his own ability. This makes him loved by many parents in our country. "

Tom White looked at Lu Yanhe with some surprise, "So you are so good, I didn't even know you were a top student."

Lu Yanhe cried and laughed.

"Compared with my classmates, I am really ordinary." Lu Yanhe said immediately.

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The next day, Lu Yanhe took Tom White to Jia Long's company to see some of the materials shot for "People on the Road" and listened to an introduction about the entire movie.

HP is one of the world's top streaming media giants.

Lu Yanhe suddenly appeared at the company with the future head of HP's Asia-Pacific region, which surprised many people who had not received the news in advance.

Privately, everyone was talking about how Lu Yanhe met Tom White.

When watching the filming materials of "The Lost Road", people from Jia Long's company specially edited the scene where Lu Yanhe made a cameo.

When Lu Yanhe appeared on the screen in the shape of Killer Matt, Tom White almost didn't recognize him and asked Lu Yanhe hesitantly: "Is that you the person who just appeared?"

Lu Yanhe smiled and nodded, "I made a cameo appearance."

Tom White was surprised and said: "It's amazing, as if he has changed into a different person."

Although Tom White remained very interested throughout the whole process, and always gave some positive feedback, Lu Yanhe still saw that Tom White was interested in "The Lost Road" not very big.

Lu Yanhe was also very indifferent. This was something he had expected.

As Tom White himself said, comedies, especially road comedies, are actually difficult to achieve 100% resonance if they are not in the same historical and cultural background.

Moreover, "On the Road" doesn't look like a very good movie. Its images are too gray and not "movie" enough.

At noon, Lu Yanhe invited Zheng Huairen, the executive responsible for content production of Northern Lights Video, Jiang Lan and Hu Siwei from Beijing and Taiwan, as well as directors Luo Yuzhong and Liu Bige to have dinner together.

This lunch is more of a business banquet.

The style is relatively formal.

Lu Yanhe made an introduction to both parties. After taking their seats, everyone couldn't help but discuss the trends in streaming media and film and television drama production in the current global context. Talk about production, audience preferences, and the works that have become popular in the past two years.

The news that Tom White will take over as head of HP's Asia-Pacific region has not yet been officially announced.

However, everyone here knows what this position entails.

The significance of Lu Yanhe being able to invite a few of them to a dinner table and get to know Tom White at this time is self-evident.

They are both representatives of film and television drama production and copyright parties. There will definitely be many areas for cooperation with Tom White in the future.

Whether it is for profit, to complete the "going overseas" task target, or because of a content producer's need for channels, Tom White is the person they want to get to know.

It is easier to get things done if you have personal relationships - this is not a unique cultural tradition of the Chinese, it has been a pass in ancient and modern times at home and abroad.

And after this move, it will be difficult to hide the news.

After all, there are so many parties and people involved.

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After lunch, Director Jiang Lan and Hu Siwei, who were returning to Beijing together, were silent to each other. After all, Hu Siwei was not her person, but Xu Bin's person. Although the two sides did not have much contradiction or disagreement, they were not. People all the way.

But after ten minutes of silence, Jiang Lan still couldn't hold it back.

"Yan He actually got to know such a person without saying a word." Jiang Lan couldn't help but sigh with admiration, "Sometimes I really wish I could sign him to be my subordinate for life. He is so young and so capable."

Hu Siwei smiled and said, "It's difficult for Yan He to stay in one place all the time. There is no place where he can fully exert his abilities."

Jiang Lan glanced at him and said, "Yan He only called you today, but not Xu Bin. Wouldn't you, Director Xu, have any objections to you? He is not a generous person."

Hu Siwei said: "The station director has always trusted me, and it's the same thing for me to come and come to Xu Tailai."

"You, "Six People", had such a serious conflict with Yan He, and Yan He didn't care about you. It seems that what others said is true. He is really generous and doesn't hold grudges."

"How could he not hold grudges? He just has a clear grudge and knows that this matter has nothing to do with me." Hu Siwei said, "And, to be honest, in the "Six People" incident, we ourselves acted as a shield for Director Li. Others don’t know, but you know Jiang Tai.”

"I know it, but I didn't ask Chen Ziliang to star in the second season of "Seventeen Floors". Now that Chen Ziliang has finished his role, you have also seen the situation. I originally thought that the show could rely on Chen Ziliang's popularity and popularity. Taking it to the next level, it turned out to be a piece of rat shit. Don't you know that the conflict between Chen Ziliang and Lu Yanhe has been going on for a long time? Even so, Lu Yanhe still called you over. I really admire it. His generosity.”

Jiang Lan's words made Hu Siwei speechless.

Because he himself was not very supportive of Chen Ziliang from the beginning to the end. His views are the same as those of Jiang Tai. It's just that his opinions can't sway the leaders' decisions.

The silence lasted for a while.

Jiang Lan said: "Now our station has finally reversed its decline by relying on the two dramas "Sixteen" and "Seventeenth Floor". You should think carefully about what to do in the third season and don't let this tree finally grow." The money tree has fallen."

Hu Siwei looked at Jiang Lan in surprise, not expecting her to say that.

"It's hard to support a tree alone." Jiang Lan didn't know if she had seen through Hu Siwei's thoughts, and suddenly said in an explanation, "A TV station cannot be supported by one drama or two dramas. You are also a native of Beijing and Taiwan. I I think you also hope to see Beijing TV regain its past glory. Although this is a difficult thing in this Internet era, since the TV station has not closed down and we have not left like Bai Jingnian, we have to fight."

Hu Siwei was silent for a long time and said, "Of course I hope so too."

"I hope you won't regret forcing Bai Jingnian away."

Hu Siwei sighed in his heart again.

Bai Jingnian has been his old friend for so many years, and he was also his old friend who made "Six People" together. How could he force Bai Jingnian away?

However, no matter what he said, the leader persisted in believing that Bai Jingnian was just a director who was unlucky. The drama "Party of Six" could have been shot by any director without any technical skills.

Hu Siwei didn't know how to explain to the leaders that the most straightforward and unskilled production shots like "Six People" were actually the most difficult test of the director's skills.

Because of sitcoms, the picture is never the first element, but the rhythm.

However, because the scenes in "Six People" looked like they were shot by just a random person carrying a camera, there were no difficult arrangements, and there were no stunningly skilled shots. It seemed that anyone could shoot it, and they never felt that it was a shot. How important Bai Jingnian's directing ability is in this drama.

Hu Siwei sighed deeply once again.

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"Director Bai Jingnian."

The next day, Lu Yanhe took Tom White to the company building of Northern Lights Video.

Here, they met Bai Jingnian.

"The director of "Six People" will also direct another costume comedy "Wulin Gaiden" written by me." Lu Yanhe introduced to Tom White, "A director who is very experienced and very good at shooting sitcoms."

When Tom White heard that he was the director of "Party of Six", the smile on his face immediately brightened a little, and he stretched out his hand to shake Bai Jingnian's hand.

"I like "Six" very much. I am a big fan of this show. It's a pity that it was too late when I noticed this show, otherwise I would not have let it be snatched away by Maxine."

After Bai Jingnian heard what the translator said, he said thank you in his own broken English.

The highlight is the Northern Lights video tour on the second day.

If there is any real idea in receiving Tom White this time, Lu Yanhe really feels that if there is a chance to realize it, it would be a good idea, that is, Tom White can see the potential of "Squid Game".

Because this drama really became a global hit in the time and space before Lu Yanhe traveled through it. No matter how many people question why this drama is so popular, a work can always be judged as a hero based on its achievements. On a factual level, it was a hit. If you question it again, it is also the first Asian drama to achieve such results in global broadcasts.

Northern Lights Video specially arranged for Jiang Zixin, the producer of "Wulin Gaiden", and Wei Lai, the producer of "Squid Game", to introduce the project.

Lu Yanhe rarely participates in such PPT introductions about film and television projects.

It was my first time to sit in a conference room on such a "official" basis and listen to how someone from a film and television company recommended a project. It was really a different perspective. Lu Yanhe also rarely saw on the front line how film and television companies measure the strengths of a drama from the perspective of promotion.

Tom White listened very seriously, and Lu Yanhe did not expect that Tom White was also interested in "Wulin Gaiden". He also made a lot of notes in his notebook, frequently showing signs of thinking.

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After the Northern Lights video stop, Tom White looked at Lu Yanhe with even more admiration and a bit of disbelief.

"It's amazing that you can create so many works with completely different themes in such a short period of time." Tom White said, "If you are in Hollywood, you will definitely become the trump card of major companies. screenwriter."

Lu Yanhe raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "I am already the ace screenwriter that is being competed for by major companies in China."

Tom White: "The only thing left is to meet with director Wang Zhong tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing the first cut of "Rouge Button"."

Lu Yanhe nodded, "That's right. We can also ask you to give us some suggestions on which film festival is most suitable for our film to participate in."

Tom White agreed.

For dinner, Lu Yanhe brought Tom White to Zhenhua University and ate in the school cafeteria.

After dinner, he took him around the school.

Tom White knew that this was the top university in China, and he kept taking pictures, full of curiosity.

Lu Yanhe suddenly realized that the key reason why he felt a sense of familiarity with Tom White was this curiosity in him. He was really curious about China - this made Lu Yanhe subconsciously want to show Tom White a more kind, more tolerant, and better side.

This didn't even have anything to do with HP, it was an instinctive drive that Lu Yanhe himself didn't realize.

Who knew that at this time, Lu Yanhe suddenly received a call.

It was a call from Mrs. Huang of Longyan Films.

She heard that Lu Yanhe was receiving Tom White, and hoped that Lu Yanhe could make a connection and let Tom White meet her.

Lu Yanhe didn't feel embarrassed, but he didn't want Tom White to be too busy and meet people frequently.

So Lu Yanhe told Tom White what Mrs. Huang thought and asked Tom White if he wanted to meet.

"They are one of the largest film production companies in China. My film "Late Spring" which was shortlisted for the Venice International Film Festival this year was produced by this company."

Tom White reacted.

"Oh, this movie." Tom White said, "If I remember correctly, its overseas streaming rights were sold to Maxine."

Lu Yanhe nodded: "Yes."

"Longyan and our current head of HP Asia Pacific have had some contradictions and conflicts in the past. I haven't officially taken over yet. It's not appropriate to meet with them at this time. It would be better to meet and communicate after I officially take over."

Tom White was also outspoken and told Lu Yanhe the truth.

Lu Yanhe nodded and told Mrs. Huang what Tom White meant.

Mrs. Huang was not surprised at all. She smiled and said, "It's enough for him to say this now. I'll prepare a gift for him when he officially takes office." (End of this chapter)