Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 376 Winning Over Huang Xiaoming

May 9th, 10:00 AM.

Fu Yibai closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, his consciousness sinking into the system's light screen.

"Exchange for 'American Dreams in China'."

[Ding! Exchange successful, consuming 2000 Influence Points.]

[Remaining Influence Points: 197000]

The script appeared out of thin air on the table, with five large, simple, and powerful characters on the cover.

He turned to the first page, and Cheng Dongqing's lines immediately caught his eye.

"What is a dream? A dream is something that makes you feel that perseverance brings happiness."

Fu Yibai spent nearly an hour flipping through the script from beginning to end, and then wrote three words in the blank space of the last page: Cheng Dongqing - Huang Xiaoming.

"Mr. Wang, come to my office for a moment."

Five minutes later, Wang Peng pushed the door open and came in.

"Mr. Fu."

"Sit down, take a look at this script."

Wang Peng took the script and flipped through two pages.

"American Dreams in China?"

About twenty minutes later, Wang Peng closed the script and took a deep breath.

"A good notebook."

He only said three words, his tone was very flat, but the light in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Take this and register. For the director, please contact director Chen Kexin."

I plan to reserve the role of Cheng Dongqing for Huang Xiaoming. As for the role of Meng Xiaojun, you can ask Deng Chao if he wants to play it.

He doesn't want to do public auditions anymore.

The role of Wang Yang will be given to Chen Xiao.

"Yes."

Wang Peng didn't ask any further questions.

"By the way, Mr. Fu."

I think it's time to start developing a TV series adaptation of "Ghost Blows Out the Light."

"Oh? Aren't you waiting for the movie to be released?"

"We can't wait any longer. The market response to the Ghost Blows Out the Light novel is currently very enthusiastic, and the reader base is already quite solid."

Moreover, TV series have long production cycles. If a project is initiated now, and the script is polished and casting is completed, it will perfectly capitalize on the momentum after the film's release.

Fu Yibai tapped his fingers lightly on the table, pondering for a moment.

That makes sense.

Then start it according to your idea.

What suggestions do you have for the director?

"As for the director, I think Kong Sheng is very suitable. He is good at balancing reality and legend, and he is especially good at creating a sense of period and atmosphere."

"Okay, then go and contact them."

By the way, the role of Shirley Yang has been given to Guo Zhenni.

"Guo Zhenni?"

clear."

"By the way, do you have any candidates for Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang?"

"Wang Pangzi is Jiang Chao, who was chosen beforehand."

We haven't cast anyone yet for Hu Bayi. I plan to choose from those who auditioned for the film version.

"Here's what you should do: contact Pan Yueming and ask him if he's interested."

If there is one, then choose him.

Let's also see if he'd be willing to sign in to Dawn.

"Pan Yueming?"

knew."

"Alright, go down."

Wang Peng took the script and left quickly.

Three days later, on March 12, at 9:30 a.m.

Huang Xiaoming appeared on time in the lobby of the Chenxi Building.

Today he wore a dark gray wool coat, a white shirt, and dark trousers. His hair was neatly combed, and he looked energetic and sharp.

The receptionist recognized him, greeted him with a smile, and then dialed the internal line to Fu Yibai's office.

"Mr. Fu, Mr. Huang Xiaoming has arrived."

"Let him come up."

Huang Xiaoming took the elevator to the 28th floor, where Guo Zhenni was waiting at the elevator entrance. She led him to Fu Yibai's office.

Guo Zhenni pushed open the office door.

"Mr. Fu, Mr. Huang has arrived."

"Xiao Ming, sit down."

Fu Yibai stood up from behind his desk and pointed to the sofa in the reception area. Huang Xiaoming shook hands with him and sat down on the sofa. Guo Zhenni brought in two cups of tea and gently closed the door behind her.

"Mr. Fu, I've been so excited these past few days that I haven't been sleeping well."

Huang Xiaoming said it half-jokingly, but the expectation in his eyes was serious.

"Haha, here you go."

Look at how pathetic you are.

Fu Yibai picked up the script from the table and handed it over.

Huang Xiaoming accepted it with both hands.

"The role of Cheng Dongqing is for you. Take a look first, and we can talk after you've finished."

Huang Xiaoming turned to the first page, and the office fell silent.

Fu Yibai leaned back on the sofa with his teacup in hand, not urging him.

Time passed second by second.

"Okay, okay, okay."

Huang Xiaoming said "good" three times.

"Thank you, Director Fu! I will definitely give my best performance and live up to your trust!"

"Alright, sit down."

Fu Yi waved his hand casually.

"Take the notebook back and keep working on it."

We'll let Wang Peng know the specific start time; please make sure your schedule is clear in advance.

"clear."

Huang Xiaoming sat down again and carefully put the script into the bag he had brought, his movements as light as if he were putting down a fragile item.

Fu Yibai picked up his teacup and shifted to a more relaxed sitting posture.

"Xiaoming, how's the preparation for your studio going?"

"Registration is complete, and the team is set up."

My agent and assistant are both long-time employees who have worked for me for many years; I trust them.

Huang Xiaoming also picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"We are still looking for an office location. The rent for office buildings in Beijing is too high. Good locations can easily cost tens of thousands of yuan per square meter."

"Has the connection with Huayi completely been severed?"

"It's completely over."

Huang Xiaoming put down his cup and sighed.

"Mr. Wang did try to persuade me to stay, saying he could renegotiate the contract with me."

But I know that Huayi's focus is no longer on film and television.

They are now fully committed to real estate development. Last year, they acquired several plots of land in Hainan, and all their funds are being directed there.

Even if I stay, I won't get good resources.

"After Huayi went public, it expanded too much."

Fu Yibai casually replied.

"yes."

Huang Xiaoming shook his head.

"But they've gone public and their market value is over 10 billion, so they don't need a small actor like me."

Fu Yibai looked at him, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"How about we consider affiliating our studio with Dawn Studio?"

Huang Xiaoming was slightly taken aback.

"You're going it alone now."

Fu Yibai put down his teacup, speaking calmly and unhurriedly.

"The studio has just been established, and resources and connections are limited."

You can't get the resources from Huayi Brothers anymore. Other companies have their own artists, and they prioritize their own people for good projects. What you get to choose from are all the leftovers.

Huang Xiaoming remained silent and did not refute.

"By affiliating with Chenxi, you can utilize Chenxi's resources and channels."

Scripts take priority, distribution takes priority, theaters take priority, and most importantly, as an unaffiliated artist of Dawn, you can share Dawn's artist network.

Actors like Deng Chao and Huang Bo can work together on suitable projects.

Fu Yibai spoke very frankly.

"You don't need to change your name or identity. The studio is still yours, the team is still yours, and the finances are kept independently."

"Director Fu, your conditions..."

"Is that too generous?"

Fu Yibai smiled.

"I'm not talking business with you, I'm making friends."

You've been in the industry for so many years, and your character and dedication are evident to all.

Chenxi has no shortage of money or resources; what it lacks are truly good actors who can carry a show.

"No rush, go back and think it over carefully."

Huang Xiaoming nodded and kept this in mind.