Wang Hao chose not to respond to the public opinions online and the voices of concern or abuse in private messages.
By the time the ending comes, the process sometimes doesn't matter anymore.
So, in the afternoon after the press conference, he once again devoted himself to the dubbing work of the documentary "China".
He was busy until 9:30 in the evening when a phone call from Guo Xiaoxue disrupted his thoughts.
"Brother Hao, the plane will take off in an hour, we can go."
"Oh? Oh! Okay!"
After being stunned for a moment, Wang Hao suddenly came back to his senses.
The launch conference of "Charlotte Troubles" was held in Hengdian. As the screenwriter's own investor, he naturally had to be there.
After saying hello to the teacher in the dubbing studio, Wang Hao walked out and dialed Zhou Xiaoyu's phone.
"Are you going to Hengdian?"
"And you?"
"I go."
"Then I won't go. You are enough."
"..."
In just four sentences, Zhou Xiaoyu brought the four-character idiom "acting vigorously and resolutely" to its extreme!
However, after hanging up the phone, before Wang Hao could put the phone in his pocket, a call came in again.
After looking at the caller ID, he pressed the connect button: "Hey? Sister Chu Lian? Why are you calling me so late? Do you want to treat me to dinner?"
"Okay, what do you want to eat? Let's leave now,"
"Haha, just kidding."
Wang Hao briefly explained that he had to rush to Hengdian to attend the new movie conference, and then made an agreement with her to have dinner together next time he comes back.
After chatting for a while, Chen Chulian explained why she made this call.
"Do you still remember the TV series I filmed before? It was the "Lady's Biography"."
Wang Hao nodded: "Of course you remember, I sang the theme song."
"This TV series has been selected into the China Entertainment Archives."
What the fuck!?
Wang Hao was immediately startled, and he couldn't help but confirm with some surprise: "Is it true or false?"
"Really, it really can't be true anymore!"
After giving a very positive reply, Chen Chulian asked again: "You haven't paid attention to the online reviews of this TV series recently?"
"Too busy, no time at all."
On the other end of the phone, Chen Chulian was stunned at first, and then suddenly said: "I suggest you go and take a look. It's quite interesting. I guarantee it will open your eyes."
"Okay, I'll take a look after a while."
"Okay, let's do this for now, bye~"
"bye."
After hanging up the phone, Wang Hao had already arrived downstairs of the company.
After getting into the nanny car that had been waiting at the entrance of the company, he opened Weibo and then opened the search bar that he had not used for a long time.
After entering the three words [The Legend of Imperial Concubine], a hot search suddenly popped up!
Opening the article and reading the description inside, Wang Hao couldn't help laughing.
I saw the article clearly stated:
[About this MV for "The Drunken Concubine", I think the overall production is very well-made, the actors and makeup are very realistic, and the plot performance also fits the lyrics very well. The only regret is that the singer himself did not participate
play……】
After seeing this article, Wang Hao finally understood why Chen Chulian called him inexplicably.
This TV series, which cost tens of millions and took nearly half a year, was actually said by netizens to be the MV for the song "The New Drunken Concubine" sung by Wang Hao. No wonder her tone just now was so depressed.
"What are you laughing at?"
Guo Xiaoxue looked over with curiosity.
Wang Hao showed her his cell phone and said, "Haha, Sister Chu Lian just told me that "The Legend of the Concubine" was selected into the China Entertainment Archives."
"It was the way she was selected that made her depressed. Netizens said this drama was the MV for my new song."
"Hey?! Is it true or false?
"Hahaha!"
After taking the phone and reading the article, Guo Xiaoxue couldn't help but burst into laughter.
It is undeniable that this drama is indeed well-produced, from the acting skills of the actors to the costumes, makeup, plot, etc., it is a rare masterpiece.
But in terms of publicity, because the initial capital consumption was too large, not much publicity funds were invested in the follow-up.
If Wang Hao hadn't used the drama title as the suffix of the song title and released it at the critical moment, I'm afraid it wouldn't have attracted a lot of attention from netizens, leading to a huge increase in ratings!
This is no longer the era where "the smell of wine does not mean you have to worry about the depth of the alley".
The reason why "little fresh meat" appears in various movies and TV dramas is to compete for popularity so that one's wine can go out of the alley and reach more audiences!
Just like the popularity of "The Legend of the Concubine", at least half of the reason is due to the song "The Drunken Concubine".
…
After reading the article, Guo Xiaoxue returned the phone with an irrepressible smile on her face.
After working as an assistant with Wang Hao for several months, although she was a little tired, she was always able to discover many interesting places.
Every time she gets to know her, she feels happy from the bottom of her heart!
It is precisely because of this that she enjoys this job and follows Wang Hao all over the world.
It's a pity that the old man's birthday is coming soon.
As the eldest granddaughter of the Guo family, she probably won't be able to enjoy the happiness she has now soon. After all, for a prestigious family like the Guo family, how can it be possible for a descendant of her family to be allowed to work as an assistant for others for a long time?
Just when her mood was getting lower and lower, Wang Hao's voice suddenly sounded in her ears: "Xiaoxue, there is something I want to discuss with you."
"Huh? What?"
"I want to transfer you to another department and arrange another job that is more suitable for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Xiaoxue was stunned for a moment, and then her eyes suddenly turned red.
"Brother Hao, you...you don't want me anymore?"
"Hey! Don't cry in a hurry! Just listen to what I have to say!"
Wang Hao suddenly couldn't help but smile. For such a long time, he found that Guo Xiaoxue's emotions came on so quickly for the first time.
After organizing his language a little, he explained:
"I'm planning to set up a charitable foundation in my own name, but because I really can't get away, and there aren't many trustworthy people around me, I just want to ask for your opinion."
"Of course, if you don't want to, just pretend I didn't say this."
"Oh, that's how it is……"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Hao was a little surprised that Guo Xiaoxue's face turned red instantly!
This scene immediately made him look suspicious.
What does blushing mean?
Is it possible that there was an element of teasing in what I just said?
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Guo Xiaoxue whispering in a low voice: "So...am I the one you can trust?"
"right!"
Wang Hao did not hesitate, nodded heavily and said: "I believe that with your ability, you can definitely do this job, and I also trust you very much!"
Wang Hao has had the idea to establish a charity foundation for a long time.
Before "The Disciple" was launched, he had already told the media that he would personally invest 200 million for charity.
But until now, he still can't make up his mind as to whom to give the two hundred million to.
The Red Cross was naturally his first choice, but after reading the comments from netizens online, he suddenly became undecided.
This is 200 million yuan, not 200 yuan. If they donate it all, who knows whether they can realize all the funds?
After much thought, Wang Hao simply decided that it would be better to set up a charity foundation in his own name.
After all, it’s your own money, so it’s not up to you to decide who you want to donate to?
However... a new problem has arisen.
Now that we have decided to set up a charity fund, it is a troublesome question who will be responsible. After all, for such a large amount of money, we must find someone who is reliable and trustworthy.
After a thorough inspection, Wang Hao suddenly discovered that among the people around him, only Guo Xiaoxue seemed to be qualified for this job.
Love, patience, time, top students...
Is this inappropriate for charitable foundation management talents?
"I do!"
???
Wang Hao: "..."
Seeing a very solemn expression suddenly appear on Guo Xiaoxue's face, Wang Hao couldn't help but be stunned.
Fortunately, he knew what the topic of the two people was talking about, otherwise he would have been a little doubtful, was he at a wedding now?
After calming down for a while, he warned: "After you come back from Hengdian this time, you can go through the procedures first. After the foundation is officially established, I will first transfer 200 million yuan,"
"Our first focus is on education, and we can start with projects such as rural primary schools."
"good!"
Guo Xiaoxue nodded solemnly, a glimmer of light suddenly flashed in her eyes.
Although he can't be an assistant, managing the charity foundation still cannot be separated from Wang Hao, and this job seems to be much higher than that of an assistant.
Come to think of it, there shouldn't be any objections at home, right?
…
…
Sunny weather always makes people feel happy.
Confucius has a very good saying:
【Have friends come from afar?】
And q was at the opening scene of "Charlotte Troubles", Wang Hao had a real understanding of this sentence!
Everywhere you look, you see everyone you know!
In order to support her student's first film Virgo, her tutor Meili He arrived at the filming site in person and volunteered to play the role of "Charlotte's Mother" in the play.
Perhaps out of guilt for letting the cast of "The Disciple" off last time, Guo Xian, who has been promoted to the position of vice president of China University of Communication, also came.
Dressed elegantly and wearing square-rimmed glasses, he was naturally cast as a young man and played the role of "principal".
Then there are the friends Wang Hao met when he participated in extreme challenges before.
For example, Li Gen met by chance on the plane, Lin Zhengxiong, the owner of an escape room and B&B, and Ferrari driver Li Liang met while racing on the winding mountain road...
These people were all recommended by Wang Hao, and in the end they were all tricked into joining the crew by Wang Gang's "sweet words."
In addition, Zhou Xingyu, Xu Yeli, Qiao Na and others who are contracted artists from Haohuan Media Company, as well as some students who specially came from Huaxia Communication University to be extras...
For a moment, the entire crew was noisy, with sounds of laughter and slapstick everywhere.
He Meili stood next to Wang Hao, looking at him, and at the same time, there was some emotion on her face for no reason:
"I really didn't expect that in just six months, you would start a company, make a movie, and also make a name for yourself in the music industry!"
Wang Hao smiled modestly: "Haha, teacher, your teaching is better, otherwise I might still be playing a small role in Hengdian."
He Meili rolled her eyes at him angrily: "If I had such a strong teaching ability, and all the students under my command could achieve your level of success, I would have been the president of Huaxia Communication University a long time ago."
Hearing this, Guo Xian smiled happily at the side.
Although he did not participate in the conversation, he knew very well that no matter how strong his teaching ability was, he would not be able to become a "principal".
Sometimes this position is not necessarily a reflection of ability, but more of a competition among the forces behind it.
As for him, the "vice principal", he just got lucky and got into a good team.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard someone in the crowd suddenly shout: "The time is up, everyone, get ready, we are going to start the power-on ceremony."
As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy team fell silent.
Since most of the people here are newbies, everyone takes the upcoming startup ceremony very seriously.
In front of the curtain wall with the words "Good luck" written on it, there is an altar table covered with red cloth, with roasted suckling pig, melons, fruits and pears, a large incense burner, a video camera, etc.
After burning incense and worshiping, the attendants lit firecrackers.
Accompanied by the crackling of firecrackers, director Wang Gang, screenwriter Wang Hao, actor Zhou Xingyu, and actress Xu Yeli stepped forward and threw apples in four directions: southeast, northwest, and southeast.
The red apple exploded into pieces when it touched the ground. For a moment, the scene burst into warm applause.
At this point, the power-on ceremony is completed.
Reporters swarmed around the creative team and started asking questions.
"Brother Hao, do you have high hopes for this movie? Is there any hope that it can surpass the box office of "The Disciple" which was more than 5 billion?"
???
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the entire creative team turned their attention to him, with doubts on their faces.
Good guy! You really dare to say that!
Are you more than a disciple?
Why didn't you say that the box office would exceed 10 billion?
Wang Hao smiled and replied: "You should ask Wang Gang, the director of our crew, this question. Maybe he can give you an accurate answer."
The reporter who asked the question was quite obedient and actually turned his attention to Wang Gang.
Regarding his doubts, Wang Gang smiled and said: "According to my estimation, the final box office should be around 30 billion."
reporter:"???"
"Are you kidding me?"
Wang Gang curled his lips: "You were the one who joked with me first, and you surpassed "The Disciples". I am grateful to God for having one-tenth of the disciples, okay?"
"The total investment is only 20 to 30 million. This is what Brother Hao used for us to practice. It's okay if we don't lose money. Why do we expect so much?"
For a moment, many reporters and media at the scene were a little confused.
They have participated in about seventy or eighty if not a hundred startup ceremonies.
When other crew members were interviewed, the one who swore that his film was the best would at least make hundreds of millions, or even more than a billion.
But this was the first time for them to meet a director like Wang Gang who kept saying "It's fine as long as he doesn't lose money"!
For a moment, the media and reporters didn't know what to ask.
This is just a movie for people to practice their skills, what more do you want?
Is it possible that, just like the previous "The Disciple" benchmarked against Light and Shadow Media's "Fortress", "Charlotte" could also benchmark against this Lunar New Year hit "The Last Night of the Planet"?
What a joke!
How can a comedy film produced by a new team of pure cuteness be able to compete with a major drama produced by a top-notch director?
Many media in the crowd were originally there with the purpose of "provoking a fight."
But when Wang Gang spoke, a group of media people were immediately confused!
What the hell is this shit?
People have already put their words down here. We are just here for fun and to gain experience. If you still want to mess around, then come and do it.
The worst case scenario is losing, but there is no shame in it anyway.
As for Wang Hao...
A reporter asked him again: "Do you have any role-playing in this film?"
Wang Hao didn't answer and focused on Wang Gang again.
"Yes! It must be there! If I don't take advantage of such good heat, wouldn't I be a fool?"
His answer was still very crisp, and many reporters in front of him were stunned for a moment, obviously not used to Wang Gang's interview mode.
A few minutes later, as the reporter's question session ended, the opening ceremony came to an end.
Everyone in the crew headed to the hotel they had booked, preparing to have a hearty meal before starting filming in the afternoon.
…
Since there was still work to be done in the afternoon, everyone did not drink. Instead, they had a toast together with drinks instead of wine.
During the dinner, Wang Gang, the director, walked around everyone, constantly encouraging the actors and extras, hoping to have a good start in the afternoon!
After walking to Wang Hao, he immediately stopped, grabbed Wang Hao's arm and began to complain: "Brother Hao, it's difficult! It's too difficult!"
???
Wang Hao looked at him with confusion and couldn't help but said curiously: "If you have any difficulties, you can tell me, or you can go to Zhou Xiaoyu, she will help you deal with it."
Upon hearing this, Wang Gang rolled his eyes and immediately climbed up the pole.
"I would like to use the recording scene where I am a singer, and then you can play the role of the humiliated singer. Do you think you can handle it?"
Wang Hao's brows suddenly began to twitch: "Good guy! Are you going to give me a big move as soon as you open your mouth?"
"It is a must!"
Wang Gang looked matter-of-fact: "Who calls you the screenwriter or the film investor? Besides, according to your status, can't you handle this easily?"
"Stop, stop, stop! Don't put a high hat on me!"
Wang Hao quickly withdrew his arm.
However, he didn't refuse immediately. After thinking for a while, he replied: "It's okay for a guest appearance, but I have to ask you about the venue first."
"After all, that's the Penguin's studio venue. It's probably going to take a lot of effort to borrow it."
"Haha, thank you first, Brother Hao. You are so awesome, let alone a studio. Even a top-tier female singer should be able to handle it, right?"
???
"Damn it? Why do you feel like you are stroking me when I'm riding a horse?"
Wang Gang shook his head hurriedly: "How is that possible? I'll serve four! I'm expressing my praise and admiration for your ability!"
Wang Hao: "..."
After shaking his head helplessly, Wang Hao hurriedly rushed him aside.
If he continued to chat, he even suspected that he would have to continue to invest more!