Chapter 277 Banned
Chapter 277 Banned
Another busy day.
We were shooting outdoors today and the temperature dropped below zero.
Fan Wumian felt it was okay, as he was wearing a coat and fleece pants, which was quite warm.
However, Zhuang Muxi grew up in Taiwan and later moved to the relatively cold port city. She was not very adaptable to the cold winter weather, and her ears and nose were frozen red. She had a natural blush on her face and sneezed frequently.
So in the evening when the sun was about to set, the entire crew finished work early.
Assistant Pu Jiajing checked the weather forecast and learned that the temperature would warm up in a few days, so the director scheduled the shooting of the outdoor night scenes to next week.
Most of the plot is about love and pulling each other.
According to the current progress, the filming will be completed in two weeks, and it will be decided whether to cut it into 24 or 26 episodes depending on the situation.
According to the current TV drama purchasing model, having too few episodes is actually a disadvantage, but if it is too long, it will just be a crazy waste of money.
Between two evils, he chose the lesser of two evils and ultimately prioritized quality assurance.
Anyway, I make TV series myself mainly for fun, and I don’t expect to make a fortune from TV series. With the plot line of "The Lonely and Great God", it is difficult to shoot a long one.
And filming a TV series can also bring some additional benefits.
For example, supporting its contracted artists, helping Tudou save some customer acquisition costs in the future, or maintaining exposure among fans.
now.
Fan Wumian had just returned to the northern edge of Houhai by car.
Every time he saw the patina marks on the nanmu garage door left by the uncles and aunts, he always felt at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Just got off the car.
I unexpectedly saw a tall, thin, long-haired woman wearing a beige coat, black stockings, and high heels standing at the garage door in the middle of winter.
Thought it was a fan.
Out of consideration for his fans, Fan Wumian took out a pen and paper from his pocket, signed his name and handed it over, saying:
"It's so cold in the winter. You have to take care of your health when you're chasing stars. Go home quickly."
The long-haired girl took off her mask and said with a warm smile:
"Hello, Mr. Fan, do you have any impression of me?"
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The person who came was none other than Huang Shengyi, the heroine in the movie “Kung Fu”.
Fan Wumian was stunned for a moment, wondering why she came here, and then said:
"I've seen Kung Fu. It's hard to forget a beauty like you. Come in first. There are a lot of paparazzi outside my house. If there's a scandal about me tomorrow morning, don't blame me, Miss Huang."
".It seems that there are no reporters. There were a few waves of your fans before, but they have all left. How can I have the honor to have a scandal with you?"
"Don't say anything too soon. My female fans are very fierce. And there may be paparazzi hiding in cars on the roadside, in trees, or even on the ice on the lake. You underestimate them."
Huang Shengyi walked into the garage obediently with a smile on his face, and said politely:
"As expected, you are so welcome. This house is very unique. I see tourists always stop to take pictures when they pass by."
"It's an old building that was renovated more than 20 years ago. It just has a newer design. Have you been waiting for me at the door for a long time?"
If someone said that he was just passing by and dropped by to say hello, Fan Wumian would certainly not believe it.
Huang Shengyi laughed awkwardly and said:
"I came at noon. I do have something to trouble you with. I have been banned by the agency I signed with, and I have nowhere else to turn. It seems that only you, Mr. Fan, can help me."
"Be careful, the ground is slippery due to the ice. This yard is only comfortable in spring and autumn. It's useless at other times."
Combined with the various rumors I have heard recently.
How could Fan Wumian not guess why Huang Shengyi came to him today.
This girl had signed a contract with Stephen Chow's company long before the filming of "Kung Fu". During the summer vacation, there was a lot of controversy between the two parties over the termination of the contract. She cried and felt aggrieved at a press conference, and then went straight to court.
It is probably because of the recent news that Fan Wumian is cooperating with Stephen Chow to develop a mansion on the Peak in Hong Kong and plan to invest in movies together. Therefore, Huang Shengyi found Fan Wumian and hoped that he could help act as a lobbyist to help her out.
I've had some dealings with him in my previous life.
At that time, she was still a famous actress, and Fan Wumian stood in the crew like a minion.
We chatted about some off-topic topics.
The plum blossoms at the corner of the yard are beautifully shaped and have a fragrant scent.
It was not until he opened the door and entered the lounge that Fan Wumian continued to speak:
"I roughly understand your situation. There is no doubt that Mr. Xing is talented, but sometimes he has a weird temper."
"Honestly, I haven't dealt with him very often. I am not influential enough to help him."
"What made you want to come to me?"
Huang Shengyi told:
"Of course it's because Mr. Fan is in a high position and has the most power to help me. Besides, people in the circle say that you have a very good personality. A big problem in my eyes may not be worth mentioning in front of you."
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This is not the Huang Shengyi that Fan Wumian remembers. A star like her, who has a cool temperament and is full of goddess style, should be a little more reserved.
Sitting at the tea table, boiling water from Yuquan Mountain to make tea.
Fan Wumian smiled and said:
"Although I know it's just flattery, it's really comfortable to hear these words. No wonder everyone likes this. It's a pity that I don't have many opportunities to come into contact with them."
"How about using golden buds for tea? They have a lighter taste and are suitable for women like you."
"Just a quick chat, what is the specific situation now?"
Huang Shengyi nodded, sat in front of him, and hurriedly said:
"It's like this. I didn't know better before and signed with Starlight without really reading the contract. This contract has been in effect for more than two years. It always made me shoot movies I didn't want to shoot, and it also delayed my graduation from Beijing Film Academy last year."
"I later became a bit depressed and had no choice but to talk about this with reporters. They not only stopped me from participating in any commercial activities, but also prohibited me from taking on other roles."
"Making money is secondary. The key is that they didn't intend to train me seriously. In fact, they had already banned me."
This is a one-sided statement.
However, Fan Wumian had a good impression of Huang Shengyi, and he knew that Stephen Chow had a strange personality and didn't care about the ways of the world, so he decisively chose to stand on the side of the beauty.
While making tea, he said to Huang Shengyi:
"I understand. In short, you are treated as a cash cow by the agency, and you are tied up and unhappy, right? Then, you promised to pay compensation to terminate the contract, but they disagreed?"
Huang Shengyi nodded repeatedly, staring at Fan Wumian's handsome face again and again, and said:
"That was about it. I was a little emotional at the time and probably said something I shouldn't have said. I had agreed to pay a large sum of money, all the money I had earned, but the penalty was too much. I wanted to pay it in installments, but they would rather stick to my contract than let me go easily."
Fan Wumian said:
"This is totally unnecessary. Even if I can keep you, I can't keep your heart. It's better for us to part ways in peace."
"Master Xing is actually quite busy, and often he is too lazy to deal with the media. It is not necessarily his own opinion. Some people in the Hong Kong film and television industry started working earlier and are stuck in the environment of their early years, so they cannot reason with him."
"Even I myself have encountered a psychopath who actually wanted to spend 1 yuan to invite me to sing for a wealthy businessman's birthday and asked me to give him some face. Who is he trying to show off to?"
See the topic has gone off track.
Huang Shengyi followed up on the conversation and said again:
"I also know that Mr. Xing rarely goes to the company, but I think I have made him angry. Could you please help me? If there is anything you need me to do, just tell me directly."
Fan Wumian looked her up and down, wondering if there was a suitable role for her.
Huang Shengyi's thoughts went astray. She drank her tea with a slightly stiff movement, still sitting upright on the stool, and added:
"I mean helping with filming, promotion, etc. It's okay even if I sign a short contract with your company."
".What else? Even the penalty for breach of contract has to be paid in installments. I don't think I can squeeze out any money. After all, she is my senior. I will definitely help her if I can."
Fan Wumian didn't think too much about it. Now that he was building a building in partnership with Stephen Chow, he might as well give some face by helping out a little. As long as it looked acceptable on the surface, it would be fine.
Suddenly thinking of something, he asked tentatively:
"It seems that there is news that you know a rich boyfriend. How come you are so poor that you can't redeem yourself?"
Huang Shengyi explained:
"That's just fake news. I haven't been in a relationship for more than a year and I'm still single. A while ago, a rich kid did pursue me, but after watching your film Those Years, I felt that this is the kind of love I want, pure and simple, without any other ingredients."
".Movies are about artistry, but there's no need to take them too seriously."
After Fan Wumian finished speaking, he got straight to the point and asked:
"Why don't I buy out the rest of your contract and transfer you to my company? I'm in need of some famous actresses to help me train some newcomers."
I've already fallen into this trap once.
Huang Shengyi was a little wary and asked tentatively, "If I sign with your company, can I take on acting jobs outside? How do you calculate the dividend ratio?"
"I can give you a 10% bonus, or you can take on other roles, but I suggest you don't take random roles, because my company has better resources."
Fan Wumian looked at Huang Shengyi.
Observing her closely, I feel that she has a natural, fresh and ethereal temperament. Unfortunately, after working in the entertainment industry, it is inevitable that she has been contaminated with other things.
In terms of appearance, she is quite good, but it's a pity that she lacked good resources in her previous life, so she gradually retreated to the third or fourth tier cities and became a housewife at home.
Although he couldn't completely regain his freedom, it would be good to deal with the negative impact as soon as possible. Huang Shengyi nodded seriously and said:
"Okay, thank you for your help. I have to say, Mr. Fan is really handsome. No wonder so many people were talking about you when I returned to school yesterday."
Hear the words.
Fan Wumian began to wonder if there was a teacher from the Beijing Film Academy who was giving her advice, so she came to him.
Without asking any more questions, he just called Master Xing in front of Huang Shengyi and said:
"Boss, I'm in Yanjing."
"A teacher acted as a lobbyist and asked me for help. How could I not give him face? After all, Huang Shengyi is my senior."
"Why don't you just sell her contract to me? That way both of you can save yourself the trouble of providing material to the newspaper all day long."
(End of this chapter)