China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 131: Purchasing a courtyard house and deciding on a role! (Please subscribe!)

The next day, Wang Baoqiang took his suitcase and went out to film.

Although he is just a small character who is not even considered as the third male lead, he has to be with the protagonist group all the time, so he has a lot of miscellaneous scenes.

This resulted in him having to stay on the set all the time, filming when there was a role, and waiting when there was no role.

Small actors and small roles are all like this.

No one cares about your time. When the crew says they want to use you, you have to show up.

Lin Xuan also came through this way back then.

Fortunately, Wang Baoqiang skipped that useless group acting career.

In the past two years, he has systematically studied acting courses, played many roles, and became familiar with the twists and turns in the crew.

These experiences will help him avoid many detours in the future.

After Wang Baoqiang left, Lin Xuan did not stay in the apartment.

Wang Jinhua called him in the morning and said that the agent had found him.

After making an appointment, Lin Xuan came to a coffee shop.

"Welcome, how many are there in total?" the greeter at the door asked.

"Already booked, box 16."

Lin Xuan said wearing a hat, sunglasses and a mask.

"plz follow me."

The receptionist didn't think it was strange. After all, many of the people talking in the box were dressed like this.

Opening the door, the three middle-aged men in the box immediately stood up.

"Hello, Director Lin, we were introduced by Sister Hua."

"Hello."

Lin Xuan took off his equipment and shook hands with them.

After self-introduction, I learned that among the three people, one was a car salesman and two were real estate agents.

They have all been in the intermediary industry for many years, and their performance capabilities are well-known.

There are also many people in the circle who have bought real estate cars from them.

Wang Jinhua also knew them and came over after making a few phone calls.

"You're welcome. Everyone, please take a seat. What would you like to drink?"

After some hesitation, the three of them ordered a few cups of coffee and desserts.

When everything was ready, they got straight to the point:

"Director Lin, I heard from Sister Hua that you want to buy real estate. What are your specific requirements?
We have many good properties on hand, guaranteed to meet your needs. "

Seeing how confident they were, Lin Xuan smiled and said:

"As for me, I want to buy a courtyard house in the capital. I want a large courtyard with three entrances, at least [-] square meters, not a small courtyard.

The transportation must be convenient, not too far from the Forbidden City, and it must be convenient to go anywhere, not to mention basic requirements such as parking.

Also, there must be a water source nearby, and the yard must be renovated, otherwise the conditions will be impossible to live in, right? "

It is said that rich people in Shanghai live in river-view rooms, while rich people in Beijing live in palace-view rooms.

Lin Xuan quite agrees with this statement, so he has always wanted to build a courtyard house.

But now it is 01, and the accommodation conditions in most courtyard houses are too poor.

The alley is narrow, parking is difficult, the sanitation is not good, and the soundproofing and privacy are poor.

In order to live comfortably, Lin Xuan made many requirements.

The two salesmen listened carefully and nodded in response from time to time.

One of them also wrote down all his requests in a notebook.

Large area, three entrances, convenient transportation, renovation allowed, close to the Forbidden City...

Simply stating the request directly was not enough, so Lin Xuan told them his thoughts to make sure they understood them correctly.

After explaining the requirements for the house, he took a sip of coffee and his mouth was dry.

"Director Lin, let me check with you..."

"Well, that's right."

"Okay, we've taken note of everything and will help you find a house later."

After talking about the real estate agency, the two got up and left.

The car salesman sat in their previous seat and asked:

"Director Lin, what are your requirements for a car? Do you prefer a business car with a seat in the back, or a sports car with intense driving?"

"Business car, what do you recommend?"

He is an amateur when it comes to houses, but he knows a little about cars.

Even if it is a car from more than ten years ago, when talking about performance, engine, and acceleration, it can be said clearly.

The car salesman was well prepared and took out a stack of brochures from his briefcase.

“Director Lin, look at these, these are relatively popular luxury cars, with long body length, good sound insulation, sufficient power, and very beautiful appearance.

Whether you sit in the back seat or drive yourself, it is a good choice. "

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, the German Three Musketeers...

For Lin Xuan, the cars in the album are very rustic in both styling and interior, and are classic old cars.

It took me a long time to choose the most pleasing one, the Mercedes-Benz S500W220, which is often called "Butterfly Ben" by mainland car fans.

After confirming the car model, Lin Xuan paid the deposit.

The salesman guarantees that everything about the car will be taken care of within three days.

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The next day, Lin Xuan received a call from Wang Jinhua and came to Huayi again.

The crew of "The Storm" was very efficient, and it only took two days to draft the contract.

A vice president of the production company personally came to Huayi to sign the contract with him, as if he was afraid that he would regret it.

"Vice President, is he of such a high level?"

In the office, Lin Xuan was a little confused.

Just sign a contract and all the details have been discussed in advance. Is it necessary for company executives to come in person?Wang Jinhua explained: "Not only is it about signing a contract, the vice president was invited by Mr. Wang and seems to want to discuss investment with him."

"You still want to invest? Is your Majesty always so optimistic about the drama "Wind and Cloud"?"

"I don't like this show, I like you."

Lin Xuan has the aura of being "sure to be popular if he stars", and he has never made any mistakes since his debut.

Since he is going to participate in the show, the probability of this show becoming a hit is very high.

As the boss of a film and television company, Wang Xiaowang naturally wanted to get involved.

Coincidentally, the investment amount of the drama "Wind and Cloud" is very large, with the total investment equivalent to about 4000 million yuan.

This number doesn't sound too scary, it's similar to "The Swordsman", but not every employer is as wealthy as CCTV.

The big boss of "Journey to the West" raised 1400 million in loans to film the TV series, which is already very generous.

The investment amount of 4000 million, whether it is from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Japan and South Korea, is an amazingly large investment.

However, there are many big scenes in "The Storm", and special effects are required in many places. In addition to the actors' remuneration and other expenses, the investment of 4000 million is really stretched.

Now that the boss is willing to invest, the producer certainly welcomes it. After all, the show can only do better if it has money.

The vice president was just here to stand in front of him. He first came to sign a contract, get to know Lin Xuan, and then listen to Huayi's requirements.

As long as they can accept Huayi's request, higher leaders will come soon.

Lin Xuan was about to leave after signing the contract, and happened to bump into the two of them when he went out.

Wang Zhongjun stopped him with a smile and said, "Lin Xuan, don't leave in a hurry. Come and have a cup of tea together."

"Then I will drink tea with the two bosses."

Seeing that he couldn't leave, Lin Xuan simply stayed and listened.

The three of them came to the reception room and sat down. They drank a few cups of tea and chatted.

Wang Zhongjun chatted with the vice president about calligraphy and painting, but he didn't expect that the other person also liked art. Isn't it a coincidence?

They chatted happily, and Wang Zhongjun even took out several Tibetan paintings for him to appreciate.

Although Lin Xuan doesn't know much about calligraphy and painting, he has some basic knowledge and can occasionally add a few words.

After chatting about hobbies, the vice president asked Wang Zhongjun how much Huayi was prepared to invest.

Wang Zhongjun raised a finger: "1000 million."

The vice president nodded. This amount seemed to be expected.

"No problem, Huayi will invest 1000 million, and the three of us will jointly produce it. The profit sharing will be calculated based on the investment ratio."

There is nothing to talk about. Investment sharing is a matter of course.

But investors are qualified to determine roles. This is an unspoken rule that everyone in the industry knows.

The vice president is concerned about which roles Huayi wants to invest 1000 million in.

Before coming, the boss gave me a base price of 1000 million, and I could only book two supporting roles.

If Huayi wants other roles, let the actors audition on their own, and whether they can be chosen depends on the wishes of the creative team.

"Are you sure about the roles of Qin Shuang, Duan Lang, and Jian Chen?"

Wang Zhongjun roughly guessed the opponent's bottom line, so he locked in three major supporting characters from the beginning.

The vice president shook his head: "Three roles have not been decided, but only two can be given to Huayi."

Hearing this, Wang Zhongjun felt a little dissatisfied.

1000 million, one-fifth of the investment share, can’t be justified only for two supporting characters.

Seeing his displeased expression, the vice president gave in and said, "You can also give a few of the remaining supporting roles. I'll tell you the truth, this is the lowest price given by the boss."

Wang Zhongjun flipped through the script and asked again: "Where is Kong Ci?"

The vice president shook his head and said: "Kong Ci and Ding Ning are played by the same person. They are considered supporting roles, and this role has been confirmed."

It's over.

Lin Xuan felt desperate, the ugliest Kong Ci was here.

But if you think about it, you can guess that the first movie this young lady made her debut was "Police Story 4" with Cheng Long.

Even thinking about it, I know that she has a lot of background, how could she be squeezed out of the role?

The leading role cannot be moved, and only two supporting roles can be cast. As for the remaining minor supporting roles, Wang Zhongjun also looks down upon him.

He turned around and asked: "Lin Xuan, which two of these three roles do you think is better?"

Lin Xuan didn't hesitate at all and said:

“Of course it’s Qin Shuang and Duan Lang.

Qin Shuang is one of the three disciples of Xiong Ba, and he has a lot of early scenes.

Jian Chen's character is too cowardly, his will is not firm, he is so cute, and his character is not lovable.

Although Duan Lang is a villain, he is vicious and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.

But the unfair treatment he will suffer in the world can resonate with many viewers.

Even if he dies in the end, there is still a feeling that hateful people must be pitiful.

This character has a three-dimensional and plump image, and if he plays it well, he will be quite popular. "

"Suck powder?"

Neither of them had heard the word.

"It means attracting fans."

Lin Xuan explained with a smile.

Hearing this, the two immediately understood.

I think what Lin Xuan said is quite interesting.

"Then let's go to Qin Shuang and Duan Lang." Wang Zhongjun made the final decision.

"Okay, then I wish us happy cooperation." The vice president smiled and stood up to shake hands.

After the matter was settled, the two began to chat about the art of calligraphy and painting again.

As for the contract, lawyers from both parties will contact each other, and the boss only needs to come over and sign.

Seeing that there was nothing else for him to do here, Lin Xuan stood up and left the reception room.

(End of this chapter)