"This is a movie with an estimated investment of 130 million yuan!"
"The movie "Hero" allows us to see the future of Chinese blockbusters, and it also brings us a lot of inspiration. I have a hunch that an era of blockbusters is coming..."
"I don't admit that "Warring States" was not well made, let alone that it was a bad film in my career, but the facts prove that it is indeed not accepted by the current mainstream environment..."
"The movie "City of Golden Armor" is different. I invited many historians and more than ten screenwriters and teachers to restore the palace world of swords and swords. I can't say that it was a visual feast.
But I don’t think it’s much worse than ‘Heroes’.”
"Huaxing? Starlight?"
"The contract I signed with Huaxing is also a one-film contract. I am a completely free agent. The same is true with Xinghui. There are no so-called factions and so-called job hopping. I am good friends with Mr. An and Xinghui's Mr. Wang. I cannot
Because there is no cooperation in a movie, it negates the previous cooperative relationship..."
"Director Zhou Yangzhou? He is indeed a very talented director, but you said that I left Huaxing because of him. Haha, this is one-sided. Young people are full of energy and energy. This is a good thing. I have always
Treat Director Zhou as a good junior, and we will still cooperate with him if we have the opportunity in the future."
There is no never-ending feast.
Some people come in, and naturally some people leave.
After understanding that Huaxing was not willing to invest in the project of "Golden Armor" together, Zhou Yilin naturally left Huaxing.
After leaving, a press conference about "The City of Golden Armor" was released that day.
At the press conference, Zhou Yilin responded confidently to reporters about his new movie "The City of Golden Armor".
Although the failure of "Warring States" had a certain negative impact on his director career, after all, the foundation is still there, and investors generally feel that "Warring States" is an accident and will not affect subsequent film shooting, so this time
The press conference was still very lively, and many well-known media came.
Although he spoke quite openly at the press conference, at the end of the press conference, when he heard several Huaxing agents coming over to ask if there was a chance to cooperate with the character, Zhou Yilin frowned slightly and told his assistant director: "
Try to use Xinghui's in-house actors as much as possible. "Golden Armor" is a blockbuster, and international superstars have to consider it. The actors of China Star are mainly newcomers and do not have box office appeal..."
After giving instructions to the assistant director, Zhou Yilin looked at the window in the distance, silently lit a cigarette and started smoking.
After thinking for a while, I finally made another call to Huaxing.
He felt that he should give Hua Xing another chance.
……………………
An Xiao and Zhou Yilin talked about a lot of things on the phone.
We talked about the current film format in China, the future, and the overall environment and trends.
Finally, we talked about the movie "City of Golden Armor" again.
But despite Zhou Yilin's sincere words, An Xiao ultimately did not invest in the movie "The City of Golden Armor".
The first is that the company's funds are very tight and it cannot afford such a high investment. The second is that it is full of doubts about the subsequent returns of the movie "The City of Golden Armor".
"Warring States" really collapsed too badly.
An Xiao had some doubts. At the same time, after thinking of Zhou Yang's expression at that moment, An Xiao became more sure of his thoughts.
Of course, the cooperation was not negotiated, but the two parties were still quite harmonious on the phone, as if they were the same as in the "Warring States" period, and there were no changes on either side.
But everyone knows that everyone has broken up, and there will be no chance of cooperation in the future.
In the afternoon...
Zhou Yilin's assistant brought people to Huaxing and moved all the things that needed to be moved out of Zhou Yilin's office.
In addition, a large number of people from China Star's post-production department and crew have also left. Zhang Lei, a former manager of the editing department, and Qian Wei, who worked together on "The Mine" also submitted their resignation letters as soon as possible.
"Director Zhou, I have to leave."
"Ah? Are you leaving now?"
Zhou Yang, who was studying music theory and screenwriting in the office, heard a knock on the door.
Then, he saw Qian Wei walking in with his resignation box and gave Zhou Yang a complicated look.
Qian Wei came over to say goodbye to Zhou Yang.
"Well, I have been invited by the blockbuster film "The City of Golden Armor"... and the salary and benefits offered are relatively high. My family needs money more, and there is nothing I can do..."
I don't know why, when facing An Xiao, Qian Wei felt quite calm, but when he saw Zhou Yang, Qian Wei felt an unspeakable feeling of guilt.
He will probably never forget the days and nights he spent filming "Under the Mine".
Now was supposed to be the day when Director Zhou Yang officially rose to prominence, and he had to accompany and help Zhou Yang together.
But it's a pity...
"If you have any difficulties, can you tell me about it?" Zhou Yang looked at Qian Wei's expression and asked subconsciously.
"Director Zhou, let me tell you the truth, my fiancée is on the set of "Golden Armor", and I can't refuse her invitation to choose one of the two..." Qian Wei finally said what was in his heart.
"Oh, as long as there is nothing to do at home, shall I see you off?" Zhou Yang stood up.
"No, I just came to say goodbye to you." Qian Wei shook his head, "Okay, the car over there is coming to pick me up, I'm leaving!"
"Okay, I'd better give it to you."
Zhou Yang stood up and left Huaxing Entertainment with Qian Wei.
When he arrived at the door, Qian Wei got into a taxi. In the taxi, a fashionably dressed girl looked at Qian Wei in surprise, and then pulled him into the taxi.
After Zhou Yang looked at the back of the taxi, he suddenly felt something indescribable.
This world is like this, and there are all kinds of stories of encounters and partings every day.
People who gather together for fame and fortune will naturally leave because of fame and fortune.
After watching Qian Wei leave and then return to Huaxing Entertainment, Zhou Yang felt that Huaxing was empty for some reason.
Not long after, several more agents walked out of the company, holding resignation letters in their hands.
"What are you..." Zhou Yang was stunned.
One of them is Jiang Chuchu, who used to be a member of Huaxing’s public relations department, and later temporarily acted as Zhou Yang’s agent...
And now!
"Director Zhou, thank you for taking care of you these days. We will meet again when we have the opportunity in the future..." Jiang Chuchu looked at Zhou Yang with a smile. "Well, I originally wanted to say goodbye to you, but now that we have met..."
"this……"
No matter how stupid Zhou Yang was, he still felt something abnormal.
It would be understandable if the departures of Zhang Lei and Qian Wei were more or less influenced by Zhou Yilin, but Jiang Chuchu and others have nothing to do with Zhou Yilin!
Why did you leave so suddenly?
"Okay, Director Zhou, our car is here, let's go first!" After Jiang Chuchu said this, he nodded to Zhou Yang, as if he didn't dare to look at Zhou Yang's eyes, and then left Hua Chuchu
's door.
After Jiang Chuchu and others left, Zhou Yang felt that the entire Huaxing seemed even more empty.
Immediately afterwards...
He saw Gu Xixi, one of the h56 members, walking out with another girl.
"Teacher Zhou..." Gu Xixi said hello to Zhou Yang when she saw him.
"Are you leaving too?"
"Teacher Zhou, we can't stand it anymore." Gu Xixi looked at Zhou Yang and was silent for a long time. "We have been in the company for several months. There are no new works or announcements, and we don't sing as well as Jiang Shushu.
"Huaxing is not suitable for us. According to the contract we signed before, if we really can't stay here anymore, we can terminate the contract, so we..." Gu Xixi faced Zhou Yang, looking quite calm.
"Then where are you going to go when you are free?"
"We don't know. Maybe we should rest for a while first. In fact, after our h56 group disbanded, there is no need to sign with the same company again. Otherwise, people like us who are not popular will feel uncomfortable. The focus of the company is
After raising Jiang Shushu, there is no point in us staying here, right?" Gu Xixi looked at Zhou Yang faintly, and then stuck out her tongue in a pretending to be cute.
"..."
After Zhou Yang watched a few people leave, he felt that the whole Huaxing suddenly felt a lot colder and quieter.
It seemed that everyone had a reason to leave, but somehow it felt like there was a hand controlling them.
Wait until evening...
Feng Kai returned to Huaxing.
After Feng Kai returned to Huaxing, his expression suddenly became more complicated than ever, seeming to reveal a sense of hesitation.
After "The Crow" became a hit, he should have been very high-spirited, but for some reason, he felt a little depressed and seemed to reveal a sense of sadness.
"Zhou Yang..."
"Director Feng? Are you going to resign too?"
Feng Kai had always called Zhou Yang Director Zhou before, and rarely called Zhou Yang by his first name. Zhou Yang realized the strange emotion in Feng Kai's voice and subconsciously asked.
"It's not like resigning. Our cooperation with Huaxing is a cooperative relationship in itself, not an internal employee..." Feng Kai looked elsewhere.
"Uh?" Zhou Yang didn't understand why Feng Kai said this, as if he was foreshadowing something.
"Zhou Yang, I actually... don't like living in the shadow of others, you should know that, right?" Feng Kai was silent for a long time, and then said this sentence as if he mustered up the courage.
"I know..." Zhou Yang nodded.
"I am a very proud person, but since "Mineral Bottom", my pride has become worthless in the eyes of everyone, not only my former team, but also the treatment of me by major media
To describe, since "The Crow", when talking about the assistant director of "The Crow", everyone will talk about you, even though you have never directed this movie... I have no other meaning in saying this, but I feel very uncomfortable.
Yes, whether in the company or on the crew with you, it seems that you are the center of attention, and I am just a supporting role. This feeling is uncomfortable..." Feng Kai said this sentence quietly.
"..." Zhou Yang was silent.
I felt very uncomfortable for no reason.
"Berlin, you won the award and I have nothing. I know it was me. This time you were nominated for Cannes again, but I still have nothing... Although I was invited to Cannes, I have always been living in your shadow..."
"..." Zhou Yang was silent.
He didn't know what to say.
I just feel empty in my heart.
"I know you didn't mean it, but you are so radiant, and your talent and hard work are indeed worthy of being radiant. However, I am very uncomfortable in your shadow. I have always had my own
Proud, do you understand?" Feng Kai said what was in his heart.
"Director Feng, I'm sorry." Zhou Yang could only hold back these few words.
"Zhou Yang, I don't mean to blame you. I'm actually very grateful to you. During this period, I learned a lot from you and I grew up a lot... I need a platform to prove myself..."
"so……"
"Brothers have a martial arts movie called "Jinyiwei" that has been registered. The investment in this movie is not large, about 7 million. Director Wang recommended me to be a director. I want to give it a try. I may want to
After leaving Huaxing for a while...I won’t go to the Cannes International Film Festival." Feng Kai finally said what was in his heart.
"The Crow" is not a China Star movie, it is solely owned by Wang Shuai. Feng Kai has always trusted Wang Shuai's vision...
"Then you today..."
"I'm here to pack my things and say goodbye to Mr. An. I'll join the team tomorrow." Feng Kai took a deep breath, and then he still didn't dare to look at Zhou Yang, but walked straight towards An Xiao's office.
.
Not long after, Feng Kai walked out of An Xiao's office silently.
After hesitating for a while, he finally knocked on Zhou Yang's office.
"Zhou Yang, I hope this incident will not affect our relationship. If you need any help in the future, just ask..."
"Well, okay, I'll give it to you."
"Farewell, I'm just going to make a movie, it's not a life-or-death farewell..."
"Director Feng, I wish your movie a hit!"
"The same goes for you, I hope it won't affect your mood because of me!"
"..."
When Feng Kai left these words, he also left.
The rays of the setting sun filtered through the window and shone on Zhou Yang's face.
Zhou Yang looked at Feng Kai's leaving figure outside the window...
There is inevitably a trace of sadness in my heart, as if it has all gone.
Then, he thought about tomorrow's schedule, stood up, and walked towards An Xiao's office.
"Come in."
The door in the office opened.
An Xiao was not busy with things in the company as usual.
At this moment, she was leaning against the window and drinking coffee silently.
"Mr. An..."
"Director Zhou, are you leaving too?" An Xiao put down her coffee and glanced at Zhou Yang lightly, her beautiful face as calm as ever.
But there seemed to be a hint of helplessness in the voice.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to Cannes."
"Oh." An Xiao nodded and continued to stare at the sunset outside the window without saying a word.
"Mr. An, did something happen to the company?" Zhou Yang was silent for a moment and finally asked this question.
"Some people come and some people leave. These things are normal and nothing else. Don't think too much about it." An Xiao shook his head, his expression unchanged.
"oh……"
"Zhou Yang, if you want to leave, just leave. Huaxing is indeed too small for you. With your talent, you should have a wider space. You are really wronged by being in Huaxing..."
"I have nowhere to go." When Zhou Yang heard this sentence, the discomfort in his heart somehow became more severe: "I have no relatives in this world. If I leave Huaxing, where else can I go?
?”
An Xiao's arm holding the coffee trembled slightly, and then there was a long silence.
"Don't you want to realize your ambition? Among the younger generation of directors in China, you now have the highest reputation and voice..."
"I have no ambitions, no dreams, and no ambitions. Moreover, Huaxing is my home. Unless it is absolutely necessary, no one will leave their hometown..."
Silence, another long silence.
After an unknown amount of time, An Xiao moved slightly.
"Are you going to Cannes tomorrow?"
"Yes, I should be back the day after tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow at most."