China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 223 Feng Xiaogang provokes! Five million bet! (Please subscribe!)

The second-round broadcast rights of "The World's No. 1" were sold to a total of eight local TV stations and several overseas TV stations.

The investors made a lot of money, so Huayi took the initiative to hold a celebration banquet at a five-star hotel in Beijing.

All the cast and crew, actors and singers from Huayi and Emperor, as well as close friends in the industry, all came to support the show.

Lin Xuan, as the investor, director, and star of "The Best in the World" is also the biggest contributor behind the success of this show, so of course he will also participate.

Siheyuan, master bedroom.

Lin Xuan put on a custom-made suit and straightened his tie in the mirror.

"Tonight is the crew's celebration party, are you sure you don't want to attend?"

The unknown object on the bed twitched and poked its head out of the quilt.

"How can I participate if I'm like this? You go ahead and I'll sleep a little longer."

Listening to the hoarse voice, Lin Xuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

This sentence is the greatest compliment to him.

After the system was upgraded, he spent millions of points to buy attribute points, and his physical fitness seemed to be completely transformed.

The two fought fiercely all night long last night, and Lin Xuan easily defeated Fan Xiaopang.

"Did you take your medicine? I told you that this game doesn't count. You are cheating!"

Xiaopang was unwilling to fail and actually accused him of cheating.

"Just practice your skills more and don't slander others. Besides, what kind of medicine is so powerful?"

Lin Xuan cleared away the suspicion of cheating in one sentence.

"I'm not convinced, come again!"

Fan Xiaopang had a stubborn temper and took the initiative to apply for a second battle, and Lin Xuan readily agreed.

As a result, she was defeated and defeated again and again, and half of her life was almost lost.

In the end, I could only cry and call my father, begging to be let go.

Lin Xuan won the battle and went to bed happily.

Five hours later, I got up on time and went to work full of energy.

On the other hand, Fan Xiaopang rested until evening, but his body still failed to recover.

"Then you have a good rest and I will explain to Mr. Wang."

"OK Bye Bye."

Lin Xuan took advantage of the time and left the house an hour early.

We arrived ten minutes before the celebration banquet started, and the banquet hall was already busy.

"Director Lin, my name is xxx. Congratulations on the TV series becoming a hit in the ratings."

"Director Lin, I am the general manager of xxx Film and Television Company. This is my business card. I hope we can cooperate in the future."

"Director Lin, long time no see. Don't forget me next time you have a good project."

……

Lin Xuan walked into the hall and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone moved closer here, wanting to say hello and say a few words to him.

Lin Xuan just smiled and dealt with the matter casually.

He walked to the main table in the front row and sat down. This table was filled with bosses, famous directors and famous actors.

After saying hello to them, Wang Zhongjun complained:

"You always come so late to every celebration party."

"The movie is about to start shooting, and there is a lot of work to be done. I am very busy."

Lin Xuan explained casually.

These days, he is busy drawing storyboards for movies and designing martial arts routines with different weapons. He is indeed very busy.

"Why are you here alone, where is Xiaopang Fan?"

"How would I know?"

"There are no outsiders here, so stop pretending!"

"She... feels a little unwell."

Lin Xuan said with a smile.

"Physical discomfort?"

"Yeah, I seem to have a cold."

Wang Zhongjun’s head was full of questions, it’s summer now!

"Forget it, forget it, as long as you, the great hero, come."

…………

The celebration party began soon.

Wang Zhonglei took the stage to speak, promoting the achievements of the show and demonstrating Huayi's strength.

Lin Xuan didn't want to hear a word, so he just bragged and chatted with people he knew.

After he finished speaking, Lin Xuan went up to give a speech and receive an award at the same time.

A check worth 200 million.

The real check was too small to show off, so they made an oversized check made of cardboard.

The cast and crew stood on the stage and took a group photo together holding the check.

After the speech, everyone began to move freely.

People were drinking, chatting, and even hanging out with each other, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Lin Xuan didn't move a step and sat at the main table.

Wherever he sits is the center of the venue.

People kept running here, toasting and flattering me.

These people include actors and singers that Lin Xuan knows, newcomers who have just been signed by major film and television companies, and the cast and crew of "The Best in the World".

People in the entertainment industry, whether they are acting or singing, are very sharp-tongued.

This group of people started to praise Lin Xuan without repeating it for several minutes.

They all want to leave a good impression on him and increase the probability of joining the group for filming.

Among them, Huang Xiaoming, Yan Yikuan and Deng Chao were the most enthusiastic and left a deep impression on Lin Xuan.

They were all involved in the casting of "Xiu Chun Dao".

Huang Xiaoming was not chosen as the male lead, and felt a little worried and panicked.

He thought he had offended Lin Xuan, so he hurried over to toast and flatter him to maintain the relationship.

Yan Yikuan and Deng Chao came to thank him.

Before the official announcement of the crew, neither of them was famous in the industry, and there was no trace of him outside the industry.

But since being appointed by Lin Xuan, he has become the first and second male lead in "Xiu Chun Dao".

The two of them instantly became popular.

Commercial performances, endorsements, and advertisements come one after another, making it dizzying.

Even Huayi is ready to renegotiate the terms of the sharing with them.

Lin Xuan's words directly changed their lives.

"Okay, okay. These flattery words are ringing in my ears."

Lin Xuan waved his hand and said: "Prepare carefully before joining the team, and film well after joining the team. You just need to do these two things."

Hearing this, the two of them nodded hurriedly and promised to work hard on the film.

Lin Xuan was the absolute protagonist of this celebration banquet, and there was an endless stream of people toasting him.

This made several famous directors who attended the banquet feel a little uncomfortable.

In terms of seniority, Lin Xuan was not worthy enough to carry his shoes.

However, the mainland film and television industry has undergone earth-shaking changes compared to a few years ago.

Lin Xuan can make money by filming TV series, and he is a guest of the film and television company.

Lin Xuan's TV series can make actors famous, and he is a bole in the eyes of star actors.

As for these two statistics, these famous directors cannot compare to him, and they can only complain behind his back.

Times have changed.

When making movies and TV series, it is no longer the privilege of a few.

The status of these "famous directors" in the industry has seriously declined, and it can be said that it is getting worse day by day.

"Lin Xuan, I heard that you and Zhang Jizhong had a fight. What's going on?"

Feng Xiaogang asked with a blushing face.

"Haha, it's all trivial matters, nothing to talk about."

"The premiere ratings of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" exceeded 8, and will soon surpass "The World's Best".

Zhang Jizhong also told the media that the final ratings will exceed 12, so you should think of a solution quickly. "

Hearing this sinister tone, several directors smiled like they were watching a show.

Yes, Feng Xiaogang was deliberately provoking.

If Lin Xuan only worked in the TV drama circle, people like them could still turn a blind eye.

But his high-profile return to the film industry has left these directors, especially those making commercial films, unable to sleep.

Feng Xiaogang is one of them.

He already had problems with Lin Xuan.

In addition, after drinking some wine and seeing a bunch of celebrities surrounding him, he must have felt uncomfortable.

Lin Xuan heard what he meant and sneered: "Don't be anxious, Director Feng, let the bullets fly for a while."

The TV series has just started airing, and the first broadcast results do not represent the final results.

The studio's web department has taken notice.

Although "Legend of the Condor Heroes" has achieved good results, its reputation is average and it will most likely collapse in the future. The performance of the drama "Original Time and Space" is very average, so Lin Xuan doesn't have to worry at all.

But Feng Xiaogang didn't know, so he continued: "Listening to what you said, are you confident that you can beat Zhang Jizhong?"

"Of course I have confidence. Do you want Director Feng to bet with me?" Lin Xuan looked at him provocatively.

Feng Pong was drunk and walked into the trap obediently.

"Okay, what's the bet?"

"Of course I'll gamble."

"100?"

"The bet is too small to be interesting, 500 million!"

Hearing this, the atmosphere on the table was a bit strange.

Everyone looked at them, not daring to say a word.

Wang Zhongjun patted his thigh with his hand, signaling not to make the matter a bigger deal.

Lin Xuan ignored him and still looked at Feng Xiaogang with a half-smiling expression.

Feng Xiaogang has been famous for many years, and he gets a share of Huayi's movies. Of course he can get 500 million.

However, if they lose this bet, the family's financial situation will be stretched thin.

"Okay, I'll bet you 500 million!"

Feng Xiaogang slapped the table and said.

With so many people looking at him, if he gives up now, how will he be able to hang out in the industry in the future?

The Jijiang method was successfully cast.

Lin Xuan smiled and raised his glass: "Director Feng is indeed courageous. Then please ask Mr. Wang to be a witness with everyone."

"Okay, okay, no problem." Wang Zhongjun said with a grimace.

Lin Xuan and Feng Xiaogang are both directors under Huayi, and they are also the two most important money-making machines.

The conflict between them was the last thing Wang Zhongjun wanted to see.

When people at other tables heard the news, they immediately became interested.

Good guy, I thought I was just here to have a meal, but I didn't expect to eat a big melon.

The relationship between Lin Xuan and Feng Xiaogang, the two generals under Huayi, is so bad.

This has led many film and television companies to consider poaching.

Whether it's Lin Xuan or Feng Xiaogang, no one will lose.

At ten o'clock in the evening, the celebration banquet ended, and Lin Xuan was the first to leave.

When everyone left the hotel one after another, the incident quickly spread within the circle, and within two days it became known to everyone.

Regarding the content of the bet, everyone is generally optimistic about Feng Xiaogang.

Although this comparison is shameless, the ratings of independent dramas cannot beat those of four-star dramas. The possibility of this happening is too low.

Feng Xiaogang was about to get rich, and he earned 500 million just by talking.

After receiving this news, Zhang Jizhong was also confused.

He did not attend the banquet, but became the talk of the party.

"Director Feng made 500 million, so he must give me some."

Zhang Jizhong said with a smile after hearing what his friend said.

For a time, most of the entertainment industry was waiting to see Lin Xuan's joke.

But Lin Xuan was not affected by this incident and continued to deal with the work at hand.

…………

In early August, the crew of "Xiu Chun Knife" rushed to Hengdian.

The original movie was shot in the capital, but the film and television city has not yet started construction.

The location team searched around and found that Hengdian offered the most discounts.

So Lin Xuan returned to his loyal hometown again.

That night, Lin Xuan invited guests to dinner that night.

Let everyone drink and chat, and get to know each other first.

Starting from the second day, we held a script reading session and practiced martial arts routines.

The other actors all have filming experience, so they just have to follow the plan step by step.

Only Huang Shengyi is a newbie and doesn’t understand anything.

After studying at Nortel for a year, she didn't learn anything. Lin Xuan could only teach her from the basics.

Huang Shengyi doesn't have any acting talent, but he has a very serious attitude towards learning, and he completes all the assigned homework to the letter.

Generally, when a director encounters an actor like this, he will definitely give a few words of praise.

But for Lin Xuan's crew, maintaining a correct attitude is the most basic obligation of actors.

Anyone who dared not be serious during training would be replaced by Lin Xuan on the spot.

The crew has a lot of work, and he only has time to guide Huang Shengyi during his two breaks at noon and evening.

This made Liu Yifei a little dissatisfied.

Because she hasn't chatted with Lin Xuan for several days.

"What's there to teach about such a simple thing?"

Liu Yifei looked at the two of them boredly and couldn't help but complain in a low voice.

She probably forgot that Lin Xuan and Shu Chang also taught her this way when they were filming "The Golden Family".

The preliminary preparations took a week.

The crew is getting along very well, but outside the crew it's very lively.

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" started high but then went low, and its ratings gradually dropped.

Problems with actors, dubbing, filters, makeup, etc. made many viewers choose to abandon the show.

As a director, Zhang Jizhong jumped up and down anxiously.

He published articles in newspapers every day explaining the reasons for filming like this.

He also contacted Jin Yong, who publicly stated that Zhou Xun's Huang Rong was the best.

Zhang Jizhong tried his best to increase the ratings, but the audience did not buy it.

They may not understand art and have never read the original work, but they know what they want to see.

As the ratings continued to decline, Feng Xiaogang became extremely anxious and stood up many times to speak favorably for the show.

500 million is not a small number.

Although it won't hurt him, it will definitely affect the living conditions at home.

Feng Xiaogang's intestines were probably filled with regret.

He couldn't figure out why he made this bet with Lin Xuan at that time.

Hey, fake wine...real wine can also harm people.

Different from the situation where the two of them were in mourning, Lin Xuan was considered a god in the circle this time.

In a situation that most people are not optimistic about.

Lin Xuan was stunned and made a comeback, giving everyone a huge blow.

…………

"Director Lin, good morning!"

"Good morning!"

From that day on, Lin Xuan's status in the crew rose to a higher level.

The cast and crew looked at him with fanatical personality admiration.

Director Lin is also amazing!

Whichever drama he likes will become a hit.

Any drama he doesn't like will have various problems.

If conditions didn't allow it, the actors would have wanted to go to the incense stick and pay homage.

With a god like Lin Xuan here, why should I worship a Bodhisattva?

Not only the cast and crew, but also the way Liu Xiaoli looked at him changed.

With the lessons learned from last time, he didn't overthink it and just pretended not to see it.

Within two days, Liu Xiaoli asked him out for coffee.

It was just the two of them, not even Liu Yifei came.

After a few polite words, Liu Xiaoli asked:

"Director Lin, I would like to ask for your advice regarding Sissi's future development?"

Lin Xuan smiled because he had already guessed it.

Liu Xiaoli is very concerned about her daughter’s career development.

The highs and lows of "Legend of the Condor Heroes" prove that Lin Xuan has a very unique vision.

So she wanted to ask Lin Xuan for his advice.

"suggestion……"

Just stay away from her, do what you have to do, and don't harm her.

This is obviously the most sincere suggestion, but unfortunately Liu Xiaoli will not listen to it.

"Sissi is beautiful and elegant. She can follow the costume drama route like me."

Lin Xuan started his career in costume dramas, and his career development path has long been thoroughly studied by his peers.

Every film and television company wants to create a new "Lin Xuan".

However, to this day, the success rate is still zero.

So everyone believes that Lin Xuan's success cannot be replicated.

Liu Xiaoli also knows this very well!

(End of this chapter)