From the beginning to the end of this dinner, the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves, and no one talked about work matters.
Now that Hao Xiaolian finally got down to business, although Chen Feng had been mentally prepared for it, it was a bit difficult to take the words now.
If it had been yesterday, Chen Feng might have agreed to her. After all, Yang Ziying's popularity is here. It can be said that the TV series she participated in guaranteed the ratings to a certain extent. To put it simply, her audience popularity is very good.
Well, her national recognition is also very high. Everyone is willing to watch the TV series starring her.
She is willing to receive a salary of 20 million to star in this TV series, which can be said to be a friendship price. At that time, as long as the salary of 50 million is promoted to the outside world, it will be nothing.
However, he has already agreed to Zhang Yuxi today. In terms of friendship and relationship, he and Zhang Yuxi must be closer.
What's more, he is a very trustworthy person. Since he has promised Zhang Yuxi to help her win the heroine, he will not go back on his word.
"Sister Ying, are you really willing to star in a film with low pay?"
Before Chen Feng could say anything, Wu Mengting looked at Yang Ziying with surprise.
"Of course." Yang Ziying smiled and nodded, "I like the drama "The Sapphire Case" very much. Although I only read part of the script, I couldn't put it down. My intuition told me that this is the role I want. And I am sure of it.
Play the role of young lady well."
When Wu Mengting heard this, she was even more happy. She nodded with a smile and said, "That's great. I really hope you can star in this drama. As the screenwriter of this drama, I will vote for you. Brother, what are you doing?
explain?"
Wu Mengting really preferred Yang Ziying as the heroine in her heart, but Yang Ziying's previous salary was too high, and she was also a little worried that she was too old.
But this time I saw Yang Ziying in person again. Although she was in disguise, she didn't look old at all. She looked like she was only in her mid-twenties at most.
If she adds some exquisite makeup, costume props, and some filters when filming, she can still look young.
Therefore, age is really not an issue, the main issue is remuneration.
And now that she has voluntarily lowered her salary, Wu Mengting is of course willing to let her play the leading role.
But Chen Feng didn't think so. He had already agreed to Zhang Yuxi, so of course there was no possibility of going back on it.
Moreover, in Chen Feng's mind, Zhang Yuxi is more suitable for the heroine of this drama than Yang Ziying, at least more suitable for the heroine's setting. Coupled with the lower salary, why didn't he, the boss and investor, choose her?
Not to mention, Zhang Yuxi is much closer to him than Yang Ziying.
Seeing that the four women present were looking at him, Chen Feng pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly and said, "I'm sorry, I have already given this role to someone else. If you had contacted me yesterday or even this morning, I would have given you priority.
I chose Sister Yang as the heroine, but it’s a bit late now.”
Hao Xiaolian and Yang Ziying both changed their expressions when they heard this. Yang Ziying couldn't help but ask: "Who is it? Who did you promise this role to?"
After Chen Feng glanced at her, he answered truthfully: "Zhang Yuxi, from Star Media."
"is her?!"
Hao Xiaolian and Yang Ziying were both a little surprised, but they obviously knew about her.
Hao Xiaolian frowned and said: "This Zhang Yuxi seems to have never filmed a few movies before, right? Her main focus is singing, not acting. Are her acting skills really qualified for such a complex role?"
Yang Ziying didn't speak again, but her expression was obviously unconvinced.
Chen Feng briefly explained: "This morning she and two other first-line actresses came to our company for an audition. The other two actresses are very capable, but after the audition, several people in charge of the interview in our company felt that Zhang Yuxi
She is the most suitable candidate. Although she has not filmed many movies before, she has always hired professional teachers to teach her directing skills. Although her current acting skills are not very good, they are at least above the passing line."
Chen Feng's words obviously did not convince them. Hao Xiaolian frowned and asked, "Is that just that?"
Chen Feng glanced at her, but he was not angry. He said in a calm tone: "In addition to her being more suitable for the role of the heroine, I also owe a favor to a friend. This friend of mine is a shareholder of Star Media. For him,
Zhang Yuxi is suitable for this role, so I have no reason to refuse. I had already agreed to this friend at noon."
Hao Xiaolian and Yang Ziying couldn't help but look at each other after hearing this, and they both knew that Tao Yaoyang was Chen Feng's friend and a shareholder of Star Media.
Wu Mengting and Sun Xiaorui also know this.
Therefore, in their opinion, Tao Yaoyang should be the one interceding with Zhang Yuxi.
Tao Yaoyang is a very powerful figure. Although Hao Xiaolian and Yang Ziying have some status in the film and television industry, they are not comparable to Tao Yaoyang, a figure who represents capital, and they dare not offend him.
"Oh, that's really a pity." Hao Xiaolian knew that nothing could be done, so she sighed and said, "Xiaoying and I were very optimistic about your new drama, but we just missed it."
Yang Ziying also had a look of frustration and disappointment. She was really optimistic about this drama, which made her vaguely feel that if this new drama was successfully filmed, it would not only take her acting career to a higher level, but at least it would stabilize her career.
She lives up to her top status in the film and television industry.
What a pity!
Seeing this, Chen Feng didn't want to cause a rift in the relationship between them, and took the initiative to comfort him: "I missed it this time. I also feel it is a pity. I hope there will be a chance to cooperate next time. If our company produces a new drama next time
, if there is a suitable female lead role, we will definitely give priority to Sister Yang."
Hao Xiaolian immediately smiled and said, "Okay! This is what you said, but I have remembered it. Don't regret it then."
"Of course." Chen Feng assured solemnly.
He personally has a good impression of Yang Ziying, a big star, otherwise he would not have helped him in Austria. Besides, Yang Ziying is now a celebrity in the film and television industry, so there is nothing wrong with having the opportunity to cooperate with her.
"Here, let me offer you a cup of tea instead of wine." Hao Xiaolian immediately stood up and held up the teacup politely. Chen Feng is now different from what he used to be. He is the owner of a film and television production company that produces hit dramas. As an actor's agent, she
Of course I want to maintain a good relationship with each other.
Seeing this, Yang Ziying also stood up, held up the teacup, and said to Chen Feng with a smile: "Chen Feng, I take it seriously. I hope you won't disappoint me next time."
Of course Chen Feng also stood up and replied with a smile: "Of course, next time I will ask Meng Ting to create a TV series just for you. What do you think?"
"Of course this is good. As long as it satisfies me, I can use the money to help you share part of the investment. Mengting, are you willing to tailor it for me? I really like the "Sapphire Case" you wrote.
"
Wu Mengting also quickly stood up and expressed her position: "Of course I am willing. You are one of my favorite actresses. It would be an honor for me to let you star in the play I wrote."
"That's good. I will treat this as an agreement between us. As long as you can write a script that satisfies me, similar to "The Sapphire Case", I will definitely star in it."
Seeing this, Chen Feng also smiled and said: "Okay, let's make it a deal. Come, let's have a drink with tea instead of wine."
Everyone raised their water glasses and drank them all. Then everyone looked at each other and laughed, and the atmosphere became harmonious again.
…
On the way back to Hongshu Bay, Wu Mengting asked: "Brother, are you really planning to give the role of the heroine to Zhang Yuxi?"
Chen Feng nodded and affirmed: "Yes."
"Did Tao Yaoyang intercede with you?" Wu Mengting asked next.
"Yeah." Chen Feng didn't want to lie to her, but this was all he could do at the moment.
Wu Mengting also knew Tao Yaoyang's energy. When he sold Villa No. 8 to Chen Feng at a low price, it was just a favor, not to mention other things she didn't know about yet.
Wu Mengting was quite sensible in this regard and did not ask random questions. Although she was not very satisfied with Zhang Yuxi, now that Chen Feng had agreed, she could only accept it.
Besides, Zhang Yuxi is not unsuitable for the role of the heroine. Maybe the effect will be no worse than Yang Ziying.
"What did Sister Lu say? She has already sent audition invitations to three other well-known actresses today."
Sun Xiaorui asked.
"Now that the invitation has been sent out, of course it's hard to take it back. We can only let them come over for a formality. The three of us and Lu Sijia only need to know this. Don't tell anyone else."
The two women nodded in unison.
After returning home, Chen Feng went upstairs and took a bath first, followed by Sun Xiaorui.
Chen Feng took this opportunity to tell Zhang Yuxi what happened to Yang Ziying tonight.
He is not a character who does good deeds anonymously. Telling Zhang Yuxi this matter is tantamount to letting her remember the sacrifices he has made.
After Zhang Yuxi learned that Chen Feng had blocked Yang Ziying back, she was really moved. She said a lot of thanks and offered to discuss the script with him again at the hotel tonight.
Chen Feng wanted to take a break tonight, so he asked her to invite her to dinner at noon tomorrow. The location was still Wenhua Residence, and Zhang Yuxi happily agreed.
The next morning, Chen Feng did not go to the company, but checked her cell phone at home. Then she received a call from Jin Xinyan, saying that her parents invited him to come to their house for dinner at noon.
Chen Feng had made an appointment to have dinner with Zhang Yuxi at noon, but of course he was not free, so he refused.
Then, Jin Xinyan said directly that her father wanted to invest in his company's new drama.
Jin Xinyan and her father Jin Yongnian already knew that Chen Feng Company was going to start filming a new drama, so they thought about investing in the drama.
Her father now has a lot of cash in his hands, but he is suffering from the lack of any good investment projects. The film and television company established by Chen Feng is very profitable, and Chen Feng is his prospective son-in-law, so he naturally wants to invest in it.
Give money to Chen Feng’s new drama.
Chen Feng really didn't want to accept Jin Yongnian's investment because he knew his luck. There was a 90% certainty that this movie would be very profitable when it was filmed.
Moreover, both Yang Ziying and Zhang Yuxi value this drama so much, which shows the quality of this drama and it is very likely that it will become a hit drama again in the future.
Therefore, Chen Feng really didn't want Jin Yongnian to invest money and make money with him.
Because, to him, this project is equivalent to picking up money. And does he need to let others participate in the project of picking up money?
Therefore, Chen Feng simply refused. Of course, he also explained: "I am not completely sure that I can make money by investing in filming. It's okay to make money in the future, but what if I lose money? Then you can
Even if dad doesn't say anything, he will definitely blame me in his heart. So, you should advise your dad not to let me do such a thankless thing."
Jin Xinyan said on the other hand: "Both my father and I know that there are risks, but my father is still more optimistic about you and your company. In addition, what I want to say is that my father's money is right, but the use of
In my name. In other words, this money is equivalent to what my father gave me. Even if he earns it, he will not take it back and use it as my future dowry. So, I hope you can give me this opportunity. If we lose, we are the ones to blame.
I'm unlucky, I will never blame you."
When Chen Feng saw what she said, he frowned and asked, "How much money does he plan to give you?"
"Not much, 5 million."
Chen Feng thought for a while, if it was only 5 million, he could make the decision and give up some shares. When the time comes, she would be able to get two to three million in profit, and she would not be reluctant to part with it. He has never been stingy with his women.
.
"Okay. If it's only 5 million, I'll promise you. Even if you lose money in the future, it won't be much. At least I will return the cost to you."
"Brother Feng, you are so kind." Jin Xinyan chuckled, and then said in a serious tone, "But one code equals one code. If I lose my investment, how can I let you pay it back? I am willing to admit defeat.
.I can also afford to pay for it.”
Her attitude was very upright, which made Chen Feng very satisfied. He said with a smile: "There is a high probability that this new drama will not lose money. Instead, it may become a hit drama again and make a lot of money. So, you should not lose."
"
"Hehe, I think so too. You are the man I like, and I definitely believe in your vision."
…
The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.
When it was almost noon, Chen Feng left a note on the dining table saying that after he went out to eat, he went to Wenhua Residence to have dinner with Zhang Yuxi.
In order to keep it secret, she drove here alone this time.
Wenhua Residence is quite private, and once you enter the private room, there will be no outsiders to disturb you.
The two finally had a meal together. During the meal, Zhang Yuxi was very gentle to Chen Feng. She personally served him vegetables, peeled shrimps and picked fish bones. Chen Feng was very comfortable serving him.
It took the two of them nearly an hour to finish the meal, and then they left Wenhua Residence and drove one after another to a certain garden-style villa hotel that Chen Feng had booked.
Chen Feng and her spent the whole afternoon in this villa.
Finally, he held the exhausted Zhang Yuxi and sat on the wicker chair on the second floor balcony, looking at the green water and green mountains in the distance.
"Brother Feng, you look like this, I'm almost falling in love with you."
Zhang Yuxi, who put her pretty face against Chen Feng's chest, suddenly said this.
Chen Feng smiled slightly and said, "If you fall in love, you'll fall in love."
"Then I want you to be responsible. Are you willing?"
Chen Feng said in a relaxed tone: "Okay. I'll take care of you then. Is 20 million a year enough?"
Zhang Yuxi's originally weak and boneless body visibly stiffened, and after a moment of silence she said: "Not enough, at least 50 million."
Chen Feng sighed: "I can't afford it. It's too expensive."
"That's really a pity. If you can really give me 50 million, I can withdraw from the circle immediately."
"It's better not to, at least wait until you finish filming "The Sapphire Case"."
"..."
Zhang Yuxi resisted the urge to pinch Chen Feng's waist hard and remained silent.
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