This actor needs more money

Liu Tao never thought that he, who was almost forty, could still get the Golden Eagle Festival.

She is two years older than Ding Xiu and is thirty-six this year.

In the entertainment industry, this is a very embarrassing age, especially among actresses.

We can no longer act in costume dramas.

No matter how well-maintained they are, a thirty-six-year-old's advantages are incomparable to those of a twenty-something, and the costume drama market rarely sees people in their thirties as protagonists.

Lao Youyi, who won the award this time, knows that she no longer plays the role of a young girl.

If nothing else happens, this may be the last post-viewing award in this life. From now on, the stage should be given to young people.

In the evening, at the celebration banquet, Ding Xiu formed a bureau and brought together Zhao Liying, Reba, Liu Tao, Wang Luoyong, Fan Binbin, Huang Bo, Wang Baoqiang and others.

After three drinks, I heard Liu Tao say that as he got older, it would be difficult for him to play the leading role in the future. All the female actors present were a little sad.

Except Fan Binbin.

She is one year younger than Ding Xiu and three years younger than Liu Tao, but she has a good appearance and a perfect figure. She looks like she is in her mid-twenties.

In the past few years, I have been filming TV series and movies, and both have blossomed.

Relying on the popularity and foundation accumulated over the years, in terms of film and television dramas, she can still play the leading role for at least ten years, um, ten years.

After ten years, I will completely switch to the big screen, and I can still work hard for a few more years.

Either you have made enough money, you have had enough time in the entertainment industry, and you have to retreat behind the scenes to be the boss, train new people, and so on.

Ding Xiu enlightened: "Sister Tao is not very old at all. Besides, the market is so wide, and there are too many roles for actors to play."

"If I can't do costume dramas, I'll do urban dramas about workplace elites, bosses, and strong women. I think this year's workplace dramas are quite popular. They may become a trend in the next few years."

Ding Xiu works in a company and knows much more than they are just actors. Not only Liu Tao, but others are also interested.

"Can you elaborate?" Liu Tao asked.

Ding Xiu put down his wine glass and said: "After college students enter the workplace, they meet a boss and fall in love. This is a plot from ten years ago. It has long been outdated and the audience does not like to watch it."

In fact, it's not that the audience doesn't like to watch it, it's just that among the current audience, the audience from back then is older and only accounts for a part of it.

Regardless of the ever-changing TV series, the main force in the market will always be young people.

Today's young people have been severely beaten by society and do not know much. When entering the workplace and encountering a boss, no one believes it and has no sense of belonging.

Furthermore, there are too many TV series of the same type, and I’m tired of watching them, and it’s easy to get scolded if I try to film them again.

"Middle-aged workplace!" Ding Xiu said four words.

"Compared to workplace novices, workplace elites are obviously more popular with the audience. These people are generally over thirty years old, smart, sophisticated, have a certain social status, and understand the rules of the workplace. They are textbooks for the workplace."

"Smart but not ruthless, ruthless and skillful, this is what the audience likes to see."

"The plot will be more interesting if we integrate other elements, such as the drinking father, the debt-ridden mother, the studying brother, and the broken family."

"Family conflicts are a highlight. There is a useless boyfriend on the love line, and then there is an elite third party."

Only when you reach a certain age do you understand that college love is really boring. It's nothing more than that. You stay together based on your feelings, and you break up when your feelings are gone. Graduation season is breakup season.

College love cannot stand the test.

Only some high school students like to watch this type of TV series.

The love of middle-aged people is different. The age of 30+ is not far from that of young people. In a few years, it will be the life they will face.

For people in their thirties, this is exactly what they have experienced.

A person in his forties has just experienced it and is very impressed.

It immediately attracted a large number of viewers from the market.

Family conflicts, love and career choices, there are many interesting things to watch. The TV series has been artistically processed, and the conflicts and emotions are amplified. Whoever watches it will feel itchy with hatred.

Especially when the children are working hard outside to make money. There is a vampire mother in the hometown and a father who doesn't care about the life or death of the children.

I have to send money back every month, why don’t I send money back? Then go to the company and block the door, ruin your reputation, and see if you give me anything.

"Lawyers, business executives, doctors, entrepreneurs... there are too many roles suitable for 30+ actresses."

Ding Xiu pointed out a clear path for Liu Tao. Liu Tao's eyes lit up and he kept thanking him.

She decided to take on more similar roles in the future.

Ding Xiu waved his hand, not feeling that he had helped much. Liu Tao and the others might not know these things, but film and television companies are sensitive to the market and conduct market research every year to analyze popular works. These data are not secrets.

Maybe in two years, after a few similar themes have become popular, everyone will know about it.

Just like Gu Jian Qi Tan and Hua Qian Gu are now popular, many companies are making fairy tale dramas.

No, to be precise, it’s a puppet show.

Xianxia version of idol drama.

Young and beautiful actress + handsome and famous actor + fairy background + noble background.

Then add in the idol drama that you love me, I love him, but he doesn't love me, and this is a fairy puppet drama.

If nothing else happens, in the next three years, the costume market will be occupied by this kind of fairy puppet show.

As for urban themes, as Ding Xiu said, workplace dramas will become the mainstream in the next few years.

As for the next trend, Ding Xiu doesn't know. He can only wait until the next trend weakens and there are outstanding new masterpieces before others will continue to follow the trend.

Just like in the field of novels, if a subject becomes popular, it will make more sense to follow the trend in the next time.

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After the celebration banquet, Ding Xiu and Hunan Satellite TV finalized the content and itinerary of the New Year's Eve performance, and then took a private plane back to Peking.

Zhao Liying did not come back with her. She had just won the Golden Eagle Girls, and it was time to develop contacts and promote advertising and endorsements. Once she stabilized herself, she would go straight to work and shoot more female leads while the iron was hot.

The company's next goal is to win her the Golden Eagle Award.

Especially after Yang Mi left, Lao Qin's determination became even stronger. He wanted to make Zhao Liying the next Yang Mi, no, surpass Yang Mi.

Half a month later, Zhao Liying returned to Peiping and drove to Ding Xiu's house in the sports car that Ding Xiu had given her, followed by a van.

A familiar person entered the password to open the door, and then directed the stevedores to unload the goods.

"Move them inside and handle them with care. There are fragile items inside."

In the middle of November, towards the end of the year, the weather in Peking has changed a lot and the weather is cooler.

In the yard, Ding Xiu was boxing in a loose long-sleeved shirt, and he didn't look cold at all.

He was a little confused when he saw Zhao Liying directing people to move things.

"Xiao Zhao, what are you doing?"

"Giving gifts." Zhao Liying rushed into the room with several gift boxes in her hands: "This is for Sister Yuanyuan."

"The goods being delivered now are yours."

Ding Xiu approached the van and saw clearly the packaging of the boxes on it. It was Moutai, about ten boxes.

Judging from the appearance of the cardboard boxes, they are quite old, and some of the tapes are almost unsealed.

I opened a box at random, took out a bottle, unscrewed the cap and took a sip. The aroma of the wine overflowed. Then I looked at the year, it was fifteen years old.

Good wine!

When Zhao Liying came out of the house, he asked: "Where did you get so much old wine?"

"I know people everywhere these days, and there happened to be a boss who was in the liquor business. Knowing that you love drinking, I immediately cleared the warehouse for him."

"Don't worry, I've asked someone to authenticate it, and it's all true."

It happened that it was fake. How could it be such a coincidence? She asked someone to inquire about it, and then bought it at a large price. She scanned several warehouses, and two of them were bought from private hands. They were said to be decades old. weight.

Ding Xiu frowned: "It must cost a lot of money. You tell me, why are you wasting this money?"

He has been drinking all year round, so he can't see the value of these things.

There are more than ten boxes, not even a few million can't be taken.

"Just keep it if I give it to you. I have already made money. I have become five or six endorsements in the past few days. Not to mention buying wine, I can even buy a villa now."

The two of them are like going out to work, and the kid who just made money buys a gift for his old father, but the old father finds it too expensive.

This is the first time that Zhao Liying has made so much money. After winning Golden Eagle Girls, she has won several endorsements, including jewelry, fashion, and cosmetics.

The share received alone is less than 20 million.

This does not include the salary income from several female lead scripts. In short, this wave of profits has been huge.

Ding Xiu, a worried old father, said earnestly: "Then you can buy a villa. This will give you the confidence to start a family and start a business in the future."

"If I don't listen, I won't be able to have a good career with a man."

Zhao Liying came and left in a hurry. She waved her hand and said, "I'm going to join a new crew soon. I'm pressed for time, so I'm leaving."

"Sister Yuanyuan, remember to say I was here when you come back."

"This child." Looking at her back, Ding Xiu smiled and shook his head.

Gao Yuanyuan was away on a business trip and would not be back for a few days. Ding Xiu used his mobile phone to take a few pictures of the goods and sent them to Wu Jing, Wang Baoqiang and Huang Bo in the small group.

Within a few minutes, Wu jumped out: "Wait, we'll be there soon!"

Huang Bo: "Already buying food and drinks."

Wang Baoqiang: “I have to pick up my child from the kindergarten, I’m afraid I won’t be available.”

Huang Bo: "If it's a big deal, let your agent take care of it."

Wang Baoqiang: "That makes sense. I'll put on some clothes and go downstairs."

At their position, the role of an agent is similar to that of an assistant, and it is normal to help with chores.

Not to mention that he runs his own company and is the boss, and his agent works for him.

Several people have houses in Peiping, which are not very far away.

Half an hour later, Ding Xiu's garage door opened and three more cars came in.

After drinking for more than 20 minutes, the doorbell rang and Huang Bo's assistant came over with more than ten appetizers.

A man's happiness is so simple and unpretentious. The two of them drank and boasted at the same time, and two hours passed quickly.

In the meantime, we chatted about our recent lives.

Huang Bo's variety show "Extreme Challenge" has been filmed and has begun to be broadcast. The broadcast platform is Shanghai TV.

The response was very good and the ratings exceeded 2.

You know, these days, except for CCTV's News Network and Hunan Satellite TV's Kuaiben, it is difficult to have a ratings of more than 2.

Yang Mi’s Ancient Sword and Legend is so popular that it hasn’t even broken 2 yet.

But Huang Bo just recorded a variety show, and the ratings directly exceeded 2. How popular is this?

"Old Huang, what kind of physique do you have? You can become so popular just by recording a variety show, even if you are popular in movies?"

Wu Jing was a little unbalanced.

Huang Bo's mouth was harder to suppress than AK's, and he waved his hands calmly on the surface: "It's all just for fun, who knew it would become popular."

"Is there a second season of your variety show?" Ding Xiu asked.

"Of course."

How could such a popular variety show not have a second season?

Ding Xiu smiled half-heartedly: "You signed for the second season?"

He remembered that someone swore that recording a variety show was just a transition, to relax and not get addicted, and that actors should retain a sense of mystery.

Don’t sign for a second season no matter how much money you spend.

Huang Bo took an embarrassed sip of wine: "The main reason is that they gave me too much."

He didn't want to record the second season either, but they were so enthusiastic that it was hard to refuse.

"How much did you give?" Wang Baoqiang asked curiously.

"Forty-eight million."

Huang Bo's light words made Wu Jing and Wang Baoqiang feel jealous and sour.

Wang Baoqiang said sadly: "You really deserve to die."

Forty-eight million, this price is the ceiling for domestic variety shows.

Ding Xiu’s previous recording of the college season was only 45 million per season.

But considering that there are many students in Ding Xiu's variety show, many of the scenes are on the students, not the instructors, so the price is a little lower, which is normal.

Even so, Huang Bo's 48 million is an exaggeration.

"I don't want to, but they insist on giving it." Huang Bo said helplessly: "They also said that if the second season is well received, I will continue to sign for the third season."

"Haha, when my new movie is released next year, if the response is good, I will increase the price to 18 million on the basis of 48 million."

Damn it, 48 million per year, Ding Xiu’s eyes are all red.

What are the conditions? So much money.

Why don't you look for yourself? If you look for him, he can record it until retirement age.

Baoqiang raised his glass and joked: "Actually, I also accepted a variety show, where is the father of Xiangnan Satellite TV? 40 million."

"In total, my son and I have 20 million each, which is not as good as Brother Bo."

Now only Wu Jing was left feeling uncomfortable: "If we still need someone, I'll ask my dad to take me there."

"Hahaha!"

Several people laughed loudly.

After another hour of drinking, the banquet ended. Huang Bo went home to be with his wife, and Wang Baoqiang went home to spend time with his children.

Wu Jing is relatively single and wants to continue drinking with Ding Xiu.

Xie Nan went out to work. When he was not at home, he could make whatever he wanted.

Xie Nan is the host and travels two days a week, which makes Wu Jing very free.

When Huang Bo and Wang Baoqiang left, they said they were going to the bathroom, and then one of them moved a box of Maotai and got out of the car. When Ding Xiu found out, they only saw the taillights.

After the two of them left, Wu Jing put down his wine glass, slowly ate his snacks and chatted with Ding Xiu.

"Brother Xiu, I'm going to start the Wolf Warrior 2 project. It's expected to invest 1.5 billion. Do you want some?"

Wolf Warrior 1 was very successful, and with the box office guaranteed, he now has no shortage of investors, and he himself has money. Mortgage of his house to make a movie will never happen to him again.

But Ding Xiu had helped him before, and now that there was an opportunity to make money, he still thought about Ding Xiu and pulled his brothers to make money together.

Ding Xiu's eyes shone: "One hundred and fifty million, it's a big production, how much share can you get?"

Wu Jing thought deeply: "I personally invested 80 million. Of the remaining 70 million, 20 million is a debt of gratitude, and only 50 million can be taken out."

Many people want to invest with him, including relatives, friends, and business partners who want to make money with him.

Twenty million shares are given to these people.

He planned to give the remaining fifty million to Ding Xiu.

Ding Xiu tapped the table with his fingertips. He thought for a moment and said, "Let Qin Chao do the fifty million."

Wu Jing raised his thumb: "You are awesome."

Having known Ding Xiu for so many years, if I had to give him one comment, it would be two words: justice.

With Wolf Warrior 1 at the forefront, Wolf Warrior invested 1.5 billion. According to the three-fold capital guarantee, 450 million will be earned after the box office.

Now that the market is good, the box office of several hundred million is no longer a myth. Just look at Guo Jingming and you will know that the entire bad movie can easily cost more than 500 million.

Wu Jing is confident that Wolf Warrior 2 will have no problem earning more than 500 million at the box office, and it is clear that it will make money.

That’s why he dared to invest 80 million.

If Ding Xiu eats these 50 million, it is not a problem to earn at least tens of millions later. If he is lucky and the box office is a hit, it is not impossible to earn hundreds of millions.

But he gave Qin Chao Entertainment the opportunity to make money.

Although he is the big boss of Qin Dynasty, the company does not belong to him alone after all. There is also Qin Gang and artists share dividends.

It's obvious that one person can take it all alone, but he also brings everyone together to make money. This is nothing but righteousness.

Ding Xiu smiled lightly and said: "You can't make enough money. Everyone has to make money to continue playing. It's just a matter of making more or less. It doesn't matter."

During Wolf Warrior 1, Qin Chao also invested money, and Lao Qin, the company, has been supporting him.

Now that there are opportunities to make money, it’s okay to give points to the company. You can’t let the company handle risky things, and he can do the benefits himself.

In addition, he supported Damimi in Gujian Qitan and felt a little guilty about the company. This time it was considered compensation.

The last thing is, if you have the opportunity to make money, you can bring the people below you to make money together, even if you eat meat and others drink soup, this will make the team easier to lead.