Chapter 46 Wang Jinghua's Dinner
Chapter 46 Wang Jinghua's Dinner
"Wang Jinghua? Sister Hua?"
"Haha, it's me. It seems Director Zhang has heard of my name. Oh, I haven't congratulated Director Zhang on his box office success yet."
"Uh, thank you."
The image of a woman instantly emerged in Zhang Chen's mind. She worked as an artist manager in the mainland. She said she was second and no one dared to claim to be first.
Chen Daoming, Fan Binbin, Li Binbin, Deng Chao, Ren Quan, Xia Yu, these first-line artists are all under Wang Jinghua's management, including some actors from Hong Kong who moved to the north, Liang Jiahui, Yang Ziqiong, Carina Lau, Sandra Ng, Rosamund Kwan, etc., whose agency business is also signed to Wang Jinghua...
But why would the other party call him for no reason? Wang Jinghua on the other end of the phone said again: "I am contacting Director Zhang this time mainly because I want to make friends. Secondly, I heard that Director Zhang is about to prepare for his second new play. I want to ask if there is any opportunity for cooperation. Many of the artists under my command have good acting skills, especially Fan Binbin. She is full of praise for Director Zhang's plays..."
Hearing this, Zhang Chen knew what was going on.
As an agent, you have to find work for your artists, even big agents do this.
Production companies and directors are the ones they deliberately make friends with.
Although Zhang Chen is just a nobody who has only acted in one movie, not all of Wang Jinghua's subordinates are big stars. There are also many second- and third-tier artists who need opportunities to be exposed.
"I wonder if Director Zhang is free tonight. I would like to invite Director Zhang to dinner."
"Sister Hua, you are too polite. I must be free if you invite me to dinner. But I would like to ask if Miss Fan Binbin will be here. I would like to thank her in person."
"Of course, Binbin admires you too."
"Well, see you then."
Wang Jinghua took the initiative to invite him to dinner, so this face had to be given, especially since the other party mentioned Fan Binbin.
Fan Binbin helped with the huge sales of "The Dark Invasion". No matter what the other person's starting point was, he had to acknowledge this favor.
Putting all these aside, Fan Binbin is also his favorite type, and "Apple" has always been a treasure in his mobile hard drive.
……
On the other end, Zeng Li was chatting on the phone with her good friend Ma Yili.
Ma Yili's face was full of gossip: "How is it, how is it, did you succeed?"
The idea he gave Zeng Li was to take the initiative. When she met a high-quality man, she should act decisively to seek benefits for herself and not be shabby.
Zeng Li on the other side was hesitant and refused to answer, so Ma Yili got anxious and said, "Hurry up and tell me~"
Unable to bear the urge, Zeng Li finally nodded, then realized that she was on the phone and the other party couldn't see her at all, so she said "hmm" softly.
Ma Yili's eyes immediately lit up on the other end of the phone. Who doesn't like to hear gossip, especially when it's from one's best friend.
"How's his technique?"
Zeng Li: “?”
"Oh no, what was his reaction?" Ma Yili also realized that she had uttered something wrong and hurried to remedy the situation.
What's the reaction?
Zeng Li thought about it, and his reaction seemed to be... tormenting her again, and then, he left...
"What? He left without saying anything? You idiot, why didn't you..., this scumbag~"
Upon hearing this result, Commander Ma was quite angry.
"No, we can't let him just..."
"Wait, he called me. Okay, okay, I'll hang up first and contact you later."
Before Ma Yili finished speaking, the phone disconnected with a beep.
Looking at the phone, Commander Ma couldn't believe it. This girl, has she forgotten her bestie now that she has a man~
Zeng Li on the other end had just answered the call when she heard Zhang Chen say, "Anything going on tonight?"
"fine."
"It's okay to accompany me to meet someone."
……
In the evening, seeing that it was almost time, Zhang Chen went downstairs. Unexpectedly, he was surrounded by reporters again as soon as he left the hotel.
These reporters are really resourceful. They even moved out of their dormitories, but they were still able to find the person.
I don't understand how they found this place.
Several reporters surrounded Zhang Chen. Zhang Chen stated in advance: "There are three of you, so there are three questions. I will leave after three questions. I have something else to do in the evening."
The reporters excitedly agreed. They liked people like Zhang Chen, who was friendly to reporters and often provided them with materials. He was simply a friend of reporters.
"Director Zhang Chen, could you please tell us what you think about 'House of Flying Daggers'?" The reporter obviously wanted to continue stirring up trouble.
"Sorry, this question has been discussed before. Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's change it."
It is true that we cannot say any more. If we say any more, it will not be Teacher Fu anymore, but the school leaders who will call him.
"How do you feel about the box office of 'Dark Invasion' being 6000 million?"
This is a good question. Zhang Chen was very happy: "I am very satisfied with the box office of "The Dark Invasion". A Virgo can achieve this result. I sleep with my mouth corners curved."
Zhang Chen’s words immediately caused a burst of laughter.
"The only regret is that if it weren't for the sniping of House of Flying Daggers, the box office would have been even higher."
After hearing the last sentence, the reporters immediately wrote it down. This was definitely the biggest gain of the day. With a little processing, it would be another bonus.
After the first reporter finished asking, the second reporter immediately asked: "Director Zhang, have you started preparing for your next film? What is the subject matter?"
"Brother, you have two problems."
Zhang Chen reminded him with a smile, but still replied: "The next movie has not been confirmed yet, but it is likely to be the sequel to "Dark Invasion". Okay, I have to go. I have something to do tonight."
"Director Zhang, Director Zhang, I haven't asked yet. Please answer the last question."
There were three reporters surrounding him. The first two had used up their spots, so the third one became anxious.
Zhang Chen had no choice but to stop again.
"Thank you Director Zhang. I would like to ask if Dark Invasion is going to participate in the Golden Rooster Awards in October?"
This question is quite normal. Zhang Chen smiled and answered: "Probably not. The Dark Invasion is too commercial and probably won't be favored by the Golden Rooster judges, so I didn't even sign up. Well, I've answered all three questions. I really have to go."
After saying that, Zhang Chen left quickly, and this time the reporters did not follow him.
……
The meeting place agreed with Wang Jinghua was at a Tianjin restaurant. In the private room, she and Fan Binbin arrived first and were chatting casually.
"This Zhang Chen, I've been hearing people talking about him a lot recently..."
Fan Binbin was curious: "Oh, who are they?"
"I heard that Wang Zhonglei is trying to win him over recently, preparing to have him take over Feng Xiaogang's position after he leaves."
"You think so highly of him?"
On the surface, Fan Binbin pretended that everything was normal and he looked like he was chatting, but in his heart he was thinking that it seemed that the conflict between Sister Hua and the company had become so acute that it could not be reconciled. In the past, at least she had addressed him as Little Wang, but now she was just Wang Zhonglei.
Wang Jinghua didn't care at all that her attitude might cause his subordinates to speculate, and continued, "There is also Wu Hehu from United Cinema Line. We had dinner together yesterday, and he also praised this guy and said he has a lot of ideas."
Now Fan Binbin became even more curious.
"why?"
"It seems that Zhang Chen is planning to make a series of horror films. As long as the first film does well at the box office, the rest will make pure money..."
This was the first time Fan Binbin heard the news and he was a little surprised.
Wang Jinghua looked at her expression and couldn't help wondering: "You really don't know him?"
"I do not know."
"Then why are you helping him promote his movie?"
"No, I just wanted to watch a movie that day, and I was photographed by someone."
"Then when the reporter asked you, why did you stand up for him?"
"It's not really a show of support. He's a newcomer and has no vested interest in our company. I was just telling the truth at the time."
Wang Jinghua was amazed: "But this is not bad. We have formed a good relationship by chance."
After a pause, she continued, "I've seen his movies, they're really good, they're rare pure commercial movies in China. If he can continue with this style, he'll definitely be a popular choice for you female stars in the future."
Commercial films pay the most attention to box office, which directly determines the star status and endorsements.
If female stars can frequently star in successful commercial films, they will naturally be approached by big brands for endorsements. Big endorsements also mean an increase in their status. Status and endorsements complement each other.
(End of this chapter)