radicalducati Chapter 1 That Year, Standing Like a Henchman
Chapter 1 That Year, Standing Like a Henchman
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January 18, 2005.
No. 4, Gongti North Road, Beijing.
Zangku Bar.
Holding a glass of champagne, Fang Yi gazed at the dazzling scene before him, overwhelmed with emotion.
Celebration banquet for "A World Without Thieves".
Huayi Brothers, Wang Xiaowang, Feng Xiaogang, Ge You, Andy Lau, Liu Naicha (Liu Zetian), Li Bingbing, and Wang Baoqiang.
Fu Biao, Zhang Hanyu, Fan Wei, Feng Yuanzheng, Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Xu Fan, Yang Kun, etc.
The box office success of "A World Without Thieves" (天下无贼) with over 100 million yuan proves Huayi Brothers' elite business model of one star and one director. The two Wangs spent millions to hold a celebration banquet for the film.
In the center of the bar, Feng Xiaogang was surrounded by executives and celebrities from Huayi Brothers, holding a bottle of red wine worth 100,000 yuan, his donkey-like face beaming with joy.
The former celebrities gathered together, all beaming with joy, subtly flattering Wang Da Wang and Director Feng.
"Heroes in the entertainment industry are as numerous as carp crossing a river..."
Fang Yi sighed softly, suppressing the urge to step forward and make acquaintance.
He's still a long way from there!
He, Fang Yi, comes from China in a parallel universe in 2027.
In my previous life...
Born into humble circumstances, he spent half his life working in Hengdian and has been cultivating the film and television culture for over twenty years.
From a small production assistant on a film crew to executive director, assistant director, web series director, and then to director of short videos and viral melodramas.
In the end, he never became a director of a TV series or a theatrical film.
Before he transmigrated, he had just started a new short drama series.
Title: [The Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me, a Divorced Woman with a Child Who Returned Home to Farm]
Completely confused...
During the preparation of the short drama, Fang Yi hooked up with the fair-skinned and beautiful female lead.
Dressed as a widow...overworked.
With a blink of an eye, Fang Yi arrived in this world, becoming a graduate of the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy with the same name.
Originally from Yuzhang, her parents died in a car accident while traveling during her sophomore year of college.
In my hometown of Yuzhang, only my second uncle and my aunt remain as relatives.
Fang Yi is currently a contracted director with Huayi Brothers.
Three months ago, the original owner of the body signed a three-plus-two-year director contract with Huayi Brothers on the recommendation of her mentor, Tian Zhuangzhuang.
Within three years, Huayi will invest in no fewer than two TV series or film projects, directed by Fang Yi, and will also assist in the film production and distribution.
Three years later...
Depending on the actual situation, if Huayi Capital invests in a film that is written and directed by Yi, he can personally enjoy an equal share of the box office revenue.
"Half a month has passed since I transmigrated, and I've learned everything I needed to know. It's time to get down to business!"
Fang Yi looked thoughtful. He had carefully reviewed the contract with Huayi, and the key was the phrase "TV series and movies".
He directs TV dramas!
Huayi invested in two TV series. With good scripts, production, and a roster of stars under its management, it doesn't need to worry too much about losing money if it controls costs well.
With two dramas, Hua Yi, as a new director, is qualified and has the courage to test his skills.
However, Fang Yi doesn't want to film TV dramas, at least not now.
He wants to go straight to directing theatrical films.
It's difficult, but he believes he can persuade the two brothers, Da Wang and Xiao Wang.
To be honest, if he hadn't signed with Huayi Brothers before his transmigration, he really would have liked to go solo and pursue the path of an independent filmmaker in the early stages.
Unfortunately, what's done is done.
In the following years, he essentially sold himself to Huayi.
Fortunately, it's 2005 this year, and 2010 five years later, there's enough time.
Thinking of this, he relaxed and raised his champagne glass to clink against that of his fellow villager Deng Chao, who was looking over.
The entertainment industry today is flourishing, with classic music and films emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, illuminating the hearts of the Chinese people.
The film industry has only been in the commercial era for two years.
After witnessing Zhang Yimou's "Hero," many renowned Chinese directors followed suit, adjusting their direction to create their own big-budget commercial blockbusters.
The film industry is like the darkness before dawn, where a glimmer of light can be faintly seen ahead, for a golden age is about to arrive.
Fang Yi is ambitious and hopes to leave his unique mark on the cultural and entertainment industry in the new era, opening an unprecedented chapter in the Chinese entertainment industry.
A glass of champagne down my throat.
Fang Yi put down his glass and left the bar quietly.
Master Yangming believed in the unity of knowledge and action. He believed that if you have an idea, you must do it and put it into practice; otherwise, it is all just empty talk.
.......
three days later.
Fang Yi, dressed in a well-fitting black suit and carrying a briefcase, arrived at the Huayi Office Building on Xinyuan Road in Zhaoyang District, looking like a white-collar elite.
21st floor, administrative department.
I asked the slender, pretty receptionist and learned that Wang Zhonglei, the company's director and executive vice president, was in the back of his office.
Fang Yi smiled slightly at the front desk, leaving behind a composed silhouette.
The receptionist opened her mouth as if to shout, but then stopped herself.
This handsome young man who recently joined the company seems to be a director.
Little Wang, the philandering second boss probably won't blame her for letting people in randomly, right?
No...
I heard that the two bosses don't really like that arrogant top agent.
The beautiful receptionist muttered to herself, then picked up a small mirror on the table to admire her stunning beauty.
At this moment... in the vice president's office.
Mr. Wang Zhonglei is receiving Wang Jinghua, the director of Huayi Artist Management Department.
"Mr. Wang, Director Feng's new movie..."
"Sister Hua, as you know, Xiaogang always makes the decisions when it comes to casting for his movies."
Don't worry, as long as the role is suitable, Xiaogang will definitely give priority to his own people in the company.
Just like in the movie "A World Without Thieves," most of the main roles were chosen from within the company.
On the guest sofa, Wang Zhonglei crossed his legs, half-closed his eyes, exhaled a puff of smoke, and laughed.
Deep down, Xiao Wang felt a deep sense of dread towards Wang Jinghua.
All signs indicate that Wang Jinghua's sense of belonging to Huayi is gradually fading.
Its artist management model, which relies on nanny-style connections and personal relationships, is fundamentally different from Huayi's increasingly formalized and modern approach, leading to growing conflicts between the two.
"If Huayi wants to go public, the company needs to speed up its internal adjustments, and the traditional artist management model must be changed."
Thinking this to himself, Wang Zhonglei took a deep drag on his cigarette and said, "Sister Hua, could you talk to the artists and tell them to be mindful of their upcoming schedules? Once Xiaogang's new movie is approved, we should bring them all over there; we can always keep a few."
"But...Mr. Wang..."
Sitting alone on the sofa, Wang Jinghua, who was at the peak of her charm and career ambition, was still not satisfied.
She came here today, not just for her artist to get a role in Feng Xiaogang's new movie.
The real purpose was to test how the two kings viewed her future and whether they were willing to invest more in her.
To put it simply, if the company goes public in a few years, would they be willing to give her, the director of the artist management department, original shares?
However, Xiao Wang was only concerned with the matter at hand and was unwilling to even throw out the flatbread.
A sense of regret and anger rose in Wang Jinghua's heart.
Nai Nai Di...
If this place won't keep me, there are other places that will. If Huayi isn't available, there are other companies to take me in.
Bang bang...
Just as she was about to leave, there was a clear knock on the door.
"Enter.."
Wang Zhonglei called out towards the door, stubbed out his cigarette, and said to her, "Sister Hua, let's stop here for today. If you're free tonight, let's have dinner together."
"No, I have to fly to Shanghai this afternoon."
Wang Jinghua shook her head in refusal, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.
The office door was pushed open, and Fang Yi looked inside, his eyes flashing when he saw Wang Jinghua.
There was actually someone...
He smiled and greeted them, "Mr. Wang, Sister Hua."
"Haha... It's Director Fang! You've come at the perfect time. Director Fang has only been with the company for a few months, and we haven't had a proper chat yet."
Wang Zhonglei stood up with a big smile and waved in this direction.
Wang Jinghua and Fang Yi went in one and out the other, and taking advantage of the misalignment, she deliberately slowed down her pace.
She chuckled softly and asked, "Director Fang, is there something you need from President Wang?"
"I wrote a draft and asked Mr. Wang to take a look."
Fang Yi patted his briefcase under his armpit, nodded, and walked into the office.
Bang... The door slammed shut.
As Fang Yi closed the door, he saw Wang Jinghua turn around, her expression showing dissatisfaction.
"In 05, the top talent agency in the Chinese entertainment industry left Huayi Brothers, taking a large number of well-known artists with them."
"This major event has shaken the entire entertainment industry. I never imagined it would start in January, and I just happened to stumble upon it..."
Fang Yi smiled inwardly, his desire to watch the drama unfold growing stronger.
He forced himself to calm down, putting aside his gossipy thoughts and getting down to business.
The gossip is there, it can't be escaped.
His first film is the most important thing right now.
Fang Yi was invited by Wang Zhonglei to the private sofa that Wang Jinghua had left behind, and he was kindly asked about the purpose of his visit.
"Director Fang, you mentioned you brought a script?"
"I wrote a low-budget film script within three months of joining the company."
Fang Yi felt the lingering heat beneath his buttocks, nodded slightly, took out a stack of A4 papers from his briefcase, and handed them over to Xiao Wang under his curious gaze.
"good.."
"I've long heard that Director Fang is a genius of the film academy in recent years. His directing skills and screenwriting ability are highly regarded by many senior figures in the industry. Today, I'm going to have a good look at him."
Wang Zhonglei offered Fang Yi a cigarette, took the script, and his eyes immediately fell on the first page of the A4 paper.
The paper consisted of only a dozen or so sheets of paper, with the first page in bold and black ink, bearing five large, bold characters printed in a flamboyant style.
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