Hu Shuo didn't expect that the name "Hu Zuozuo" was already so famous. After it was announced, everyone in the conference room knew about it.
After getting this answer, Li Yuqing's face added a bit of confidence. As a young director, Li Yuqing had of course watched the popular "Love Apartment". At that time, he admired the editor "Hu Zuozuo".
It is really not easy to intersperse so many laughs in a drama.
Therefore, after learning that the script of "Strategy of the Ex" was written by him, Li Yuqing had more expectations for this drama.
The meeting ended and everyone dispersed.
However, Yang Jian and Zheng Xue did not leave.
"Mr. Hu, I want to discuss something with you." Yang Jian walked up to Hu Shuo and said.
"Well, Brother Jian, tell me." Hu Shuo nodded.
"Does Mr. Hu already have other candidates in mind for the director of "Beautiful Heart"?" Yang Jian asked.
"Not yet."
Hu Shuo looked at Yang Jian: "Why, Brother Jian is interested in directing a movie?"
There are too many examples of acting and directing, and there are also many successful cases.
"Well, I want to try it."
Yang Jian nodded and added: "Mr. Hu, if you agree, our little Zheng and I can not get paid."
It can be seen that Yang Jian is really serious about becoming a director. Worried that Hu Shuo would not agree, he directly stated that neither he nor his wife would get paid.
In fact, Yang Jianzhen has always dreamed of directing. After saving some money from filming, he even invested in a movie. Unfortunately, the box office results were not ideal and he suffered heavy losses. It was precisely because of that failed experience.
, he and his wife Zheng Xue just joined Wanli Pictures, thinking that they would just get down to acting.
However, Yang Jian's dream of becoming a director has always been in Yang Jian's heart and he has never given up.
Zhang Fan's withdrawal gave Yang Jian the idea to take over, because he also carefully read the script of "Heart Blossoms" and felt that this script was very exciting. Such a comedy definitely has the potential to hit high box office.
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So, Yang Jian and his wife Zheng Xue discussed it and decided to star in the film without being paid, as long as Hu Shuo gave him the opportunity to direct the film.
"Okay, since Brother Jian wants to direct, then I won't look for a director."
Hu Shuo nodded in agreement. He had a good impression of Yang Jian and Zheng Xue. Among the actors in Wanli Pictures, apart from Chen Aoshi, they were the two most famous. However, during the audition just now, the two of them performed very well.
They are all very positive and serious, and have no emotions because they are well-known actors but have to audition with other people.
"However, you will still get the salary, but the company will not pay the director's fee. In other words, Brother Jian, you will get one salary and do two jobs!"
Hu Shuo smiled softly: "After all, the company still made a profit."
"this……"
Yang Jian was a little surprised. He didn't expect Hu Shuo to be so generous. He not only agreed to his request, but also paid the salary.
"Mr. Hu, thank you for your trust!"
Yang Jian said this very sincerely.
"Work hard to film "The Flowers of the Heart" well, and show it to people who are leaving. Such a configuration is not impossible to win high box office!"
Hu Shuo replied lightly.
"Well, I will try my best to film this movie well." Yang Jian nodded solemnly.
After leaving the conference room, Hu Shuo followed Tian Kai back to his office.
"Old Tian, you're going to have to work harder for a while. The movie "The Richest Man in Xihong City" starring me was completed a few days ago and has now entered the post-production stage. The publicity and distribution of the movie will be left to you.
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After spending most of the day with Tian Kai, the two of them had become very familiar with each other, and Hu Shuo became more casual in addressing him.
"Well, don't worry, Mr. Hu, I will take charge of the publicity and distribution of "The Richest Man in Xihong City"."
Tian Kai immediately expressed his stance with a solemn expression, because he knew that this was also a test by Hu Shuo for him and the management of Wanli Pictures.
The reason why Wanli Pictures is still worth one billion despite poor operating conditions is mainly because of the company's strong publicity and distribution capabilities. Judging from the company's scale and size, Wanli Pictures can barely be regarded as a medium-sized film and television company.
, but the company’s publicity capabilities
But it is first-rate. A very important reason is that Wanli Group is backed by Wanli Cinemas. At the same time, because it is a subsidiary of Wanli Group, Wanli Pictures also relies on its strong background to establish connections with major TV channels.
, the relationship between the media and the website.
This relationship can be used directly and will play a big role in promoting a movie.
"Mr. Tian, Mr. Hu..."
While Hu Shuo and Tian Kai were talking, someone knocked on the open office door. It was Xie Lan, Chen Aoshi's agent.
"Sister Lan, come in." Tian Kai waved.
Xie Lan walked into the office, looked at Hu Shuo, and said with an embarrassed look: "Mr. Hu, I want to talk to you about Aoshi."
"Well, let's sit down and talk."
At this moment, Hu Shuo was sitting on the sofa in the office. He pointed to the seat next to him.
Xie Lan sat down and said, "Mr. Hu, I just talked with Ao Shi and he has realized his mistake and asked me to apologize on his behalf."
"Apologise?"
Hu Shuo smiled: "If you want to apologize, just do it yourself."
Xie Lan rubbed her hands in embarrassment. She also said this to Chen Aoshi. However, although the latter also realized that his reaction in the conference room was a bit excessive, he refused to bow his head and just told Xie Lan to change it for him.
Apologize to yourself.
"Mr. Hu, Ao Shi actually has a bad temper and is a bit crazy, but he doesn't have any bad intentions." Xie Lan sighed quietly: "Just because of his temper, he offends many people."
Hu Shuo picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip without intending to interrupt.
"Mr. Hu, Ao Shi has said that he doesn't really want to terminate the contract, but he is also the most famous actor in our company. The company is launching two dramas at once, so we have to give him one male role and one role. Geng Hao doesn't need him.
Forget it, do you think you can give him the role of Meng Yun, the male protagonist of "The Story of the Ex"?"
This was Chen Aoshi's own request, and in his opinion, it was considered a concession.
As soon as he heard this, Hu Shuo laughed: "The protagonist of "The Ex-Strategy" has been decided."
"Mr. Hu, isn't this just decided? Besides, it's not your job to change roles." Xie Lan said with a smile.
Hu Shuo put down the teacup in his hand and said with a stern face: "Let me tell you this, Sister Lan, I may be different from the bosses of other companies. Maybe someone like him in other companies occasionally shows off his temper.
People can do whatever they want to him, but it doesn’t work with me!”
"He didn't say he wanted to terminate the contract, so just terminate the contract. My company won't want such an actor!"
When he said these words, Hu Shuo's tone was very calm, but his eyes were filled with determination.
Originally, Xie Lan wanted to say a few more words for Chen Aoshi, but when he saw Hu Shuo's attitude, he knew that there was no chance.
The reason why Hu Shuo was so determined to kick Chen Aoshi out of the company was because he said his company would not tolerate actors who act like big names and put on airs. The other reason was that Hu Shuo needed to establish his authority and set a benchmark here.
In his company, being a big name and losing his temper is what Chen Aoshi will end up with!
No matter you are a front-line player or a big-name brand, we will be treated the same and we will never be lenient!
"Sister Lan, you are an employee of our company. Now I need you to express your opinion. Do you want to stay in the company or follow Chen Aoshi? If you choose to stay, the company will reassign artists to you. If
, if you want to leave, the company will not make things difficult for you, after all, this matter has nothing to do with you."
Hu Shuo said to Xie Lan again.
"I……"
"Leave!"
After hesitating for a second, Xie Lan made a decision. Although she had some friendship with Chen Aoshi, there was no need for her to risk her future because of each other.
"Mr. Hu, where is Chen Aoshi?"
After making the decision, Xie Lan's address to Chen Aoshi changed from "Aoshi" to calling him by his first name.
"It would be best if he takes the initiative to terminate the contract. If he doesn't terminate the contract, then just hide it until the company's agency contract with him expires and won't arrange any work for him!"
When Chen Aoshi slammed the door and left, Hu Shuo already had a plan to deal with him.
"Mr. Hu, Chen Aoshi is currently unable to pay the liquidated damages, so he should not take the initiative to terminate the contract." Xie Lan said.
"Well, let's hide it and hand over his contract disputes to the legal department."
With that said, Hu Shuo turned to Tian Kai and said, "Old Tian, please let me know later."
"good."
Tian Kai nodded. He fully agreed with Hu Shuo's decision. He had long been dissatisfied with Chen Aoshi's behavior. However, he was the only first-line artist in the company. He had no choice but to treat him as a treasure.
Offer.
But now Hu Shuo has done what he wanted to do before but couldn't do it. Therefore, he feels very comfortable. However, this is only from a personal emotional level. From the perspective of the company's interests, Hu Shuo's approach
Obviously some profits will be lost.
After all, Chen Aoshi is a well-known actor, and he still has an agency contract with the company for more than a year. During this more than a year, even if he is not required for the company's internal dramas, he can casually help him with other companies' dramas or other advertisements, endorsements, etc.
For work, the company still has income sharing.
And if you directly hide the other party, although Chen Aoshi will directly lose the opportunity to work and the opportunity to be exposed, the company will also not be able to make money from him. Therefore, this is actually a lose-lose choice.
"Mr. Hu, who should I take?"
Upon hearing that Hu Shuo had directly hidden Chen Aoshi, Xie Lan no longer had any hope for him and had already begun to think about her future work.
"Then take Ma Ye with you!"
Hu Shuo thought for a while and replied.
"Uh... Ma Ye??" Xie Lan frowned slightly. From leading a first-line officer to leading an eighteenth-level officer, the gap was naturally hard for her to accept.
"Don't worry, within a year, he will be more popular than Chen Aoshi!" Hu Shuo replied lightly after seeing what Xie Lan was thinking.