Chapter 708
Recruiting People
Chapter 708 Recruiting People
Just as Gu Cheng was signed as the male lead for "Desperate Counterattack", the production team also approached Chenxi Entertainment, hoping to get Jin Li a role in the production.
The production team was unable to contact Jinli directly; she's become so popular that it's very difficult to obtain her personal number.
Moreover, bypassing the company to contact artists is not a respectable method; it's like doing something sneaky.
Therefore, the production team contacted the company openly and legitimately.
Sui Lingfang arrived at Jinli's apartment at Tsinghua University on the second day, brought up the matter, and also brought the script of "Desperate Counterattack".
Jinli has already read the script, but she hasn't told Fangjie about it.
After hearing Fang Jie's purpose, she picked up the script and flipped through it. It was almost identical to what she had seen before, with few changes.
After Sui Lingfang finished reading, she said, "The film 'Comeback from Desperate Circumstances' wants you to play two roles."
Jinli raised an eyebrow, asking with some curiosity, "Two characters? There aren't any twins in this script, are there?"
Sui Lingfang smiled and said, "It's either one of two roles, or you have to choose one of them."
Whether it's the male lead's ideal woman or the female lead with more screen time, they all want you to play their roles.
If you don't want to play two roles, then choose one of them; the decision is yours.
Jinli thought for a while and shook her head: "The female lead is too similar to the white moonlight, which will make it easy for the male lead to not be able to distinguish his own feelings. I will not play the female lead."
Sui Lingfang: "Then I'll play the male lead's white moonlight, just a friendly cameo. I can come back in less than 7 days of filming."
Jinli nodded: "That's fine."
She suddenly thought of something and said jokingly, "Actually, the character of the white moonlight can be explored in more depth."
If there's any intention to film a second season of "Desperate Counterattack," it would be good to start with the character of the "white moonlight," who is resurrected and then molded into a major villain, so that she can have some very exciting scenes with Gu Cheng.
Sui Lingfang had read the script, so she understood what Jinli was talking about.
It just so happens that "Reversal of Fortune" is a long, exciting novel that is currently being serialized and is not yet finished. It is divided into several parts.
The first part only filmed one segment.
She said, "I will pass on your suggestion to the director. Maybe they want to film it this way too. A novel is a novel, and it will definitely have to be changed when it is adapted into a film or television series."
However, it's unlikely that the first part can be changed too much; we'll have to wait for the second part.
Jinli nodded: "I'm not the lead in this drama, and I have few scenes, so it won't take up much of my time. I'll just take it for fun."
Sui Lingfang said meaningfully, "Whether you're just here to have some fun or to see someone, you know the answer in your heart."
As long as it doesn't affect your work, everything is negotiable.
After mentioning "Desperate Counterattack," she brought up the script "The Invisible Secret."
"I heard that the adaptation of this script did not go smoothly. After all, it was written by a new screenwriter who was only able to write the script based on a moment of inspiration."
The new screenwriter said he only spent three days writing the script.
This is a TV drama script, which can be completed in three days. You can imagine how much inspiration it takes. So, if you want to adapt it, you also have to rely on inspiration.
Yiyi Media is worried it might interfere with your work and wants to ask if you can communicate with the screenwriter.
Jinli is amazing.
"Their screenwriters need inspiration, what does that have to do with me? Do they think inspiration will come just by communicating with me?"
Sui Lingfang said, "This was a request from a new screenwriter. They said that when the screenwriter was creating this script, their first impression was that they wanted you to participate, and that they wanted to create the protagonist based on your image."
If he could share some ideas with you, he could revise the document more smoothly.
Jinli was taken aback: "Is it really such a coincidence?"
Sui Lingfang shook her head. "It's not exactly a coincidence. I think this screenwriter came here specifically for you."
At that time, in order to make a comeback and capture the Southeast Asian film market, you were rumored to be collaborating with Yiyi Media.
The media has revealed some very detailed information: you will be starring in a self-produced TV series by Yiyi Media.
The screenwriters at Yiyi Media are all incompetent. They can't come up with good scripts themselves, so they buy them out through shady deals.
Sui Lingfang organized the information she had gathered and continued:
"This new screenwriter probably learned about Yiyi Media from the media, so he submitted his script to them."
What was originally a public submission to the email address was turned into a buyout by those incompetent people, and it hasn't even been known to the higher-ups yet.
If it weren't for this thorough investigation, the executives at Yiyi Media would never have imagined that the email address used for publicly soliciting scripts would become part of a shady business transaction.
Jinli said, "He looks a bit unlucky."
Sui Lingfang nodded: "It is said that when Yiyi Media found him, the screenwriter had already joined an advertising company and did not intend to continue working in the screenwriting industry."
Think about it, this is just his first script as a new screenwriter, and he's already so talented. It would be such a waste if he didn't pursue this path. Luckily, Yiyi Media recruited him.
Jinli lowered her eyes, a thoughtful look flashing across them, and suddenly said, "Sister Fang."
Sui Lingfang: "Hmm?"
Jinli: "Has the company considered producing TV series or movies? Even just some low-budget web series or short dramas."
Sui Lingfang frowned and shook her head: "No, the company probably only dares to enter the variety show industry right now, because our farming variety show has taken off."
Jinli smiled and said, "How will you know you can't do it if you don't take that first step?"
The topic shifted a bit too quickly. Weren't we discussing the new screenwriter and Yiyi Media? How did we suddenly start talking about filming web dramas?
Sui Lingfang followed up with, "So?"
Jinli: "Let's poach this new screenwriter. If Yiyi Media doesn't value him enough, since he has a talent for writing scripts, I believe this is not the end for him."
Sui Lingfang raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You want to invest in him?"
Jinli nodded: "Yes."
"If the company won't sign him, can I sign him instead?"
She paused, then said helplessly, "I have so much money lately that I don't know what to do with it. I want to try to spend it more."
Sui Lingfang: "...Baby, don't say that when we're outside."
Jinli looked over, her eyes filled with confusion.
Sui Lingfang: "That's too extraordinary. I'm afraid you'll get beaten to death."
Jinli: ...
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Jinli has arranged to meet with the new screenwriter from Yiyi Media next weekend.
The new screenwriter sincerely expressed that he would personally fly to the capital to accommodate Jinli's schedule, so as not to affect her work, and only to communicate with her in his spare time.
Jinli asked a few questions about whether the travel expenses and accommodation had been reimbursed.
She has already added the new screenwriter on WeChat; his name is He Wuyou, and the name has a very auspicious meaning.
He Wuyou: [Huh? Can I still get reimbursed by the company? I was the one who wanted to see you.]
He Wuyou: [The company doesn't want me to see you, they think it's a waste of my time, but I still want to talk to you.]
Jinli: [So Yiyi Media didn't reimburse you, and you paid for everything yourself?]
He Wuyou: [Yes, I didn't know about this. Maybe I should ask the company later if they reimburse me.]
Jinli: [You're only doing this for the good of the script. Fine, I'll reimburse you.]
She pushed Sui Lingfang's business card towards her.
【Add her, she's my agent, I've already made arrangements】 When Sui Lingfang saw that a new stranger had added her on WeChat, she was initially puzzled as to who this person named "He Wuyou" was.
Her eyelids twitched slightly when she received a WeChat message from Jinli.
It seems Jinli really wants to sign this new screenwriter, even if Chenxi Entertainment has no plans to produce short dramas or web series, she still wants to sign him.
She thought of the ever-increasing amount of money in Jinli's bank account and suddenly felt relieved.
With so much money, even if she made a dozen or so bad movies, it would be enough for her to live on.
And this money will keep coming in.
It's impossible for a film to not break even.
As the script was being developed, news finally broke that Li Xunfang had married a prominent investor in the industry.
The information Sui Lingfang received was that this news was deliberately released, and it was very likely Li Xunfang's doing.
Because that investment tycoon is quite low-key, and he also kept the marriage registration low-key, it seems like he wanted to keep it a secret.
But Li Xunfang is a celebrity who desperately needs hype and attention.
Her partnership with this powerful figure will greatly benefit her network of contacts.
Before this news broke, Gu Cheng and Jin Li dominated the online buzz, and their news was frequently seen in the top 10 trending topics.
Either they take turns, or one person has to go.
The news of Li Xunfang's secret marriage dominated headlines, making her the talk of the town, and attracting numerous offers and promotions.
When Sui Lingfang learned about this, she gossiped about it with Jinli.
"Li Xunfang's career has not been very good in the past two years. She has barely maintained her status as a first-tier artist, but it is still declining."
"As a female celebrity, it takes a lot of courage for her to get married while she is still relatively young."
"But marriage has its pros and cons. Although she chose a powerful man who can enjoy many high-quality resources, her former male confidants can no longer help her."
Jinli only remembered it after hearing her say that.
Li Xunfang's private life is very chaotic. She was previously exposed for having dinner with multiple men in one day.
In the morning, she's rushing to one place; at noon, she's rushing to another; and in the evening, she's rushing to yet another, always meeting different men.
Li Xunfang's transformation from a small-time model to a top-tier celebrity undoubtedly involved extensive networking and skillful maneuvering.
Once she got married, her old tricks stopped working.
Jinli listened to the gossip as if it were nothing, and said calmly, "This is her choice. She has a very strong personality, and it would be difficult for her to completely disappear from the entertainment industry. She has been going up and down for the past few years."
Even if she gets married, settles down, and has a successful career, a decision she makes a few years later could ruin her career, and no one can save her.
However, she worked hard in the entertainment industry and never worried about money in her life.
Sui Lingfang was stunned and asked, "How do you know so much? Did you have someone specifically calculate her fortune?"
Jinli smiled and said, "I didn't calculate it. I just drew some conclusions from her facial features, and they may not be accurate."
She changed the subject, "By the way, Fang-jie, do I have a Jinbafu opening event to attend next weekend?"
Sui Lingfang snapped out of her daze: "Yes, I originally planned to schedule a notification for you every day for those two days, so you could participate in two brand events."
But wasn't He Wuyou supposed to talk to you about the script adaptation this weekend?
Another brand event isn't important, but I'll promote it for you. You just became Jinbafu's global ambassador; you can't decline this one.
Jinli: "Okay, can I let Gu Cheng take a look at this script? I'd like him to give me some feedback."
Sui Lingfang: "You can decide for yourself. The scripts we submit to you are all up to you to decide."
Jinli didn't care about Li Xunfang's situation, but even Baozhi's agent, Lü Shanjie, was very concerned.
Just as Lian Baozhi finished participating in a variety show and got into her van, she heard Lu Shanjie say seriously:
"I just received word from the variety show organizers that the guest star won't be participating in the next episode, so you don't need to participate."
Lian Baozhi nodded and closed her eyes to rest.
This is quite common, after all, they are guest stars.
Participating in the first episode makes you a guest star, and participating in the second, third, and fourth episodes also makes you a guest star.
Anyway, the contract I signed wasn't for permanent residency; permanent residency means being there for each term.
Over the years, she has only participated in three episodes or less as a guest on variety shows.
Only those who perform well and have high popularity have the opportunity to become regular guests.
But such opportunities are rare for her.
Because her personality doesn't get much of a boost in its charm on variety shows, it actually exposes her flaws.
The company was worried that she would say something wrong on the variety show, so the press releases they bought all said that she was being genuine.
Low emotional intelligence: Inability to communicate effectively.
High emotional intelligence: genuine personality.
Lian Baozhi felt that she used to be a very shrewd person, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to break free from her wife's clutches.
But as she went on to film movies and TV series, wanting to transform into a serious actress, she discovered that she really disliked being insincere with people.
Lu Shanjie's voice came from beside me, "You only participated in one episode as a guest star. According to the contract, there should be at least three episodes. The sponsor has proactively compensated us, and the compensation has already been transferred."
Lian Baozhi frowned and opened her eyes.
"Does this mean... we weren't eliminated by natural selection, but rather we were pushed out by outsiders?"
Lü Shanjie nodded: "Yes."
She said with a serious expression, "If I'm not mistaken, it's Li Xunfang. The variety show will officially announce the arrival of a new guest in a few days. You can see if it's Li Xunfang. It's most likely her."
Lien Po-chi: "Is any of the big investors involved in this variety show?"
Lu Shanjie: "You know he's a big investor. This is a popular variety show, so it's normal for him to participate. It's also normal for the other shareholders to give him face and support his newlywed wife."
She sighed deeply, "Li Xunfang is gaining momentum. My biggest worry is you. You've essentially climbed to the top by leveraging her resources over the past few years."
Now she has new supporters, and although her popularity has dropped a bit, she can still be hyped up.
Given her husband's connections, it's unlikely you'll get to participate in any top-tier variety shows.
Lian Baozhi pondered for a while and was not as pessimistic as her agent.
"This also gives me more time to film. As for variety shows, others have resources, connections, and channels. If I can't compete with them, I can't compete with them."
I don't believe any director would dare to cast her in a film with acting skills like that.
Lu Shanjie didn't believe it either.
But what if they can't resist the urge to curry favor with the investment tycoons?
However, this is currently the only remaining option.
Suddenly, Lian Baozhi seemed to remember something and said, "Let's accept the invitation from 'Desperate Counterattack'. I want to go for an interview."
Lu Shanjie frowned deeply: "But they want you to play a supporting role!"
Lian Baozhi said nonchalantly, "But that's a movie. A good supporting actress can gain a lot of fans."