Chapter 642: Backdoor

"Anything else?"

Yang Liwen hesitated.

"Director Zheng Weiwen has taken over the project of [The Untamed] and is currently preparing the crew and selecting actors.

He has already met the male lead Xiao Zhan."

"Oh? What is Director Zheng's impression of Xiao Zhan?" Gu Wei asked with interest.

After all, without the director's consent, this is the male lead decided by the investor.

But with Xiao Zhan's image, I believe Zheng Weiwen will not have any problems.

"After the meeting, Xiao Zhan tried on the costume.

Director Zheng was quite satisfied and felt that the other party's image and temperament were more in line with Wei Wuxian in the original novel.

That's it"

"What's that?"

"There was a small problem in the selection of another male lead, Lan Wangji.

According to your instructions, male actors who have schedules and are of the right age in our company and [Jiaxing] and [Wajijiwa] have been notified to audition.

But it seems that there are no suitable ones.

Before, Director Zheng Weiwen contacted the company, hoping to invite some other young male actors in the entertainment industry to audition."

Gu Wei touched his chin.

"Is that so

Are Li Xian, Zhang Binbin, Zhang Yunlong not good enough?

And I remember that there are quite a few people in the boy band under [Wan Jijiwa]."

"Li Xian, Zhang Binbin and others don't have much CP feeling with Xiao Zhan in terms of image, and as for the boy band members, their acting skills are really limited."

"Then listen to the director and see what kind of actor he will choose for the role of "Lan Wangji".

But there is one thing that is the bottom line. If the audition is successful, you must communicate with the artist as soon as possible to see if he is willing to sign with our company.

We can help communicate with the original agency and even pay the penalty for breach of contract.

If he is not willing, he cannot be used even if he is suitable.

This is the bottom line!

Director Zheng just needs to tell the truth, I believe he will understand."

[The Untamed] is not an ordinary resource. At this stage, no one except Gu Wei knows that this BL drama will explode like that in the future, and it will support two top stars.

As an online drama without any big stars, [Wei Ming Tian Xia] cannot make much money in terms of selling price.

It all depends on the two top stars who became popular in the later period to make money.

Gu Wei will never give up the 1 billion RMB revenue in three years to others. This is not a small number. The income brought by a top star is even higher than that of an ordinary listed company.

Even if there is no suitable one in the end, he will not let outsiders get the job if he decides in his own company.

"I will talk to Director Zheng later. It shouldn't be a problem."

Yang Liwen nodded. She already knew what her boss meant, so things would be easy.

It doesn't matter who is chosen. What matters is that the person chosen is his own talent.

According to the role in "The Untamed", "Lan Wangji" is unlikely to be played by a popular star. It is likely to be a small star outside the fourth or fifth tier like Xiao Zhan.

She believes that with the current fame and strength of "Wei Ming Tianxia", such a small artist is unlikely to refuse the olive branch extended by the company.

After returning to Beijing for two days and causing a stir, Gu Wei flew back to Yunnan to continue filming "Si Teng".

A few days later, Zhu Xudan finished filming the last scene and left the group.

Everyone held a small ceremony for her to finish filming, and prepared a small-scale dinner for the filming in the evening.

After all, she is the second female lead in the TV series, and she is also an artist under her company, so she should have the right face.

"Sister Tiantian, I really don't want to leave you.

If the company hadn't arranged other work for me, I really want to stay with you in the crew until the end of the filming."

Zhu Xudan looked at Jingtian, and then secretly glanced at Gu Wei next to him, with a reluctant expression.

"Work is important, and we may have the opportunity to cooperate again in the future." Da Tiantian pulled Zhu Xudan's hand and comforted her in a warm voice.

After more than a month of getting along, she also liked Zhu Xudan, who was a little simple in character, and felt that she was more like herself in some aspects.

"Mr. Gu, then I'm leaving. Don't forget me when there is a suitable role later."

Gu Wei nodded with a smile.

After Zhu Xudan left, the filming of the crew also entered the second half.

After the initial acquaintance, Qin Fang and Si Teng got to know each other and accompany each other, and their relationship became closer. Some feelings that everyone understood were spreading wildly in the dark.

The feelings of the two were also officially revealed after this scene in the evening.

"What are you doing? You are getting bolder and bolder." Qin Fang took Si Teng to the cinema to watch "Avatar". Halfway through the movie, he suddenly took Si Teng's hand and walked out.

The two came to the banyan tree in the small square outside. Da Tiantian shook off Gu Wei's hand and said dissatisfiedly.

"Si Teng, what I want to say is that I can do it." Gu Wei looked at Jing Tian's eyes with a serious face.

"Can you?"

"Whether it is a human, a Kar tribe, an alien, or an Avatar.

Si Teng, as long as it is you, I can do it." After watching "Avatar" where humans and aliens fall in love, Qin Fang finally couldn't control his feelings and wanted to confess to Si Teng.

"What can you do?" Si Teng didn't think too much at this time and didn't understand what Qin Fang meant.

"All this way, you are no longer alone.

I can do many things with you.

When I promised you before, I could do everything. This is my promise.

But I don't want you to merge with Bai Ying, I don't want you to become another you.

I like you right in front of me!" Gu Wei expressed his feelings without hesitation and made a straightforward confession.

"What did you say?" Jing Tian's expression was slightly surprised, but he was more moved by Gu Wei's confession.

"I said, I hope you and I can truly become one.

Si Teng, I like you!"

After the voice ended, neither of them moved, just staring at each other, maintaining this posture.

The camera slowly circled around the two people, which is also a more traditional lens mode of idol dramas. The male and female protagonists will take 360-degree panoramic shots in more important occasions, so that it looks romantic.

In the script, in this scene, a small white flower will bloom on Si Teng's head, because her body is a vine, and this situation will occur when she is emotional.

And the big tree above the two people's heads will also bloom small white flowers under the control of Si Teng's demonic power, and the petals will fall like rain, which is extremely romantic.

Of course, these need to be added when doing special effects in the later stage.

"Ka! Very good, this part is passed! "

The director's voice came, and the last scene of the day was finished.

Jing Tian finally didn't have to control his expression and showed a big smile.

In fact, the two of them had filmed this scene several times, and they had to reshoot it because Da Tiantian laughed or had the wrong expression.

"Are you happy after hearing so many confessions?" The staff on the site were packing up, and Gu Wei looked at Jing Tian and raised his eyebrows.

"What? I was just in a bad state just now. I didn't find Si Teng's psychology correctly. Later, I adjusted it a few times and it was fine. It's not like what you said." Da Tiantian would definitely not admit it.

At night, in the hotel room.

Jing Tian wore a light yellow nightgown and leaned on the sofa.

Her black hair was tied up, and her beautiful face was not made up. It seemed that she had washed up, but with Da Tiantian's foundation, she looked particularly beautiful even without makeup, There is a kind of lovely and pure beauty.

Holding a plate of green grapes in her hand, she eats one from time to time and watches the TV. It is obvious that the program in it attracts her very much.

Gu Wei walked out of the bathroom. After taking a shower, he also changed into a comfortable pajamas and walked over to sit next to Jing Tian.

Da Tiantian noticed Gu Wei's arrival and put a pair of big white legs on him without any hesitation.

"Ah..." Then she picked a grape and signaled him to open his mouth.

Gu Wei put one hand around Jing Tian's thin waist and ate the fruit fed by the other party.

"Is it sweet?"

"It's just so-so"

"How could it be, it tastes very sweet to me." Jing Tian ate another one by herself.

Gu Wei gently pinched her little nose.

"Because Tiantian, you are sweeter"

"You are annoying" Da Tiantian smiled and slapped Gu Wei's hand away.

"What are you looking at? "Gu Wei put one hand around Jing Tian's slender waist and the other hand on her fair and smooth legs, watching the TV opposite the sofa.

"A new variety show on Teng Xun Video, which is very popular recently." Jing Tian turned his head to look at the TV, and at the same time did not forget to feed Gu Wei fruit.

It is already 2018, and online TV is developing very rapidly.

As early as two years ago, Southern New Media Development Co., Ltd. cooperated with Teng Xun Video to launch an Internet TV APP for living room smart TVs and set-top boxes-Yunshi Ting Jiguang.

You can think of it as Teng Xun Video on smart TV. Everything that can be watched on computers and mobile phones can also be watched on online TV.

Jing Tian is now watching a variety show on Yunshi Ting Jiguang.

"【Produce 101】."

"You know?

Yes, you must know." Da Tiantian smiled and looked at Gu Wei.

"What do you mean?"

"During this filming, I was still wondering why the assistant next to you was replaced.

I originally thought it was just a normal personnel change in your team, until I watched [Produce 101] and found out that your assistant actually became an artist and participated in a girl group talent show!

Her name is Yang Chaoyue, right? I didn't know it before, but I found that she looked familiar after watching the show. I knew it from the show."

"You can also remember the assistant beside me?" Gu Wei didn't expect Jing Tian to recognize Yang Chaoyue.

"How can I not remember it? I always saw you with her when we had dinner together before. The little girl is pretty. I have an impression of her."

After saying that, Da Tiantian looked at Gu Wei with curiosity.

"What do you think, let your assistant participate in a girl group talent show?

Don't tell me you don't know. This girl has a dream of becoming a star, and then she gave up her assistant job to pursue her dream."

"How could it be? I have signed Yang Chaoyue to my company, and she is now a formal artist," Gu Wei said calmly.

"What do you think? Although Yang Chaoyue is really pretty and has a good foundation, the gap from life assistant to girl group is too big. How can you be confident that she will become popular?"

Although he had expected it in his heart before, Jing Tian was still very surprised to hear Gu Wei say this.

It is easy to do the job of a star, but it is not easy to do it. Some people have no fame in their whole life.

Just like what Xiao Wang said in an interview with reporters before, every year, colleges and universities with performance departments in the country can produce 100,000 fresh graduates, and even if only half of them are handsome men and beautiful women, there are still 50,000 people.

So in the entertainment industry, good looks are an advantage, but not a core advantage, because there are too many good-looking people.

"Did Yang Chaoyue also graduate from a professional college before she became your assistant?"

Gu Wei shook his head.

"I know what you mean. My former assistant is not only not a professional, but she didn't even go to high school.

Before coming to my company, she worked as a female worker in a factory in her hometown. Her family was not well off, so she started working after graduating from junior high school.

Later, she came to Beijing alone to work hard. At that time, my company was recruiting assistants for artists, and no academic qualifications were required, so she applied.

It was a coincidence that she became my life assistant in the end."

After hearing what Gu Wei said, Jing Tian was even more surprised.

She originally thought that Yang Chaoyue was also a professional, but she didn't have any opportunities, so she became an assistant to Gu Wei. After working for two years, she wanted to be an artist again.

Unexpectedly, the reality is that the other party is really a pure amateur.

"I watched the first episode and I still had expectations for this beautiful girl. Now after listening to what you said, I feel that her hope of debuting is not great."

"How did she perform?"

[Produce 101] aired its first episode on April 21st, and today is the 28th, the second episode.

"Not very good. In the first episode of the 101 girls' debut, she only got C in the initial evaluation. Her singing and dancing skills are average, but she speaks very honestly."

After all the contestants performed in the first episode, the judges rated them and divided them into classes. The best ones were in Class A and the worst ones were in Class F.

Although Class C is in the middle, if it continues to perform at this level, it is impossible for them to debut.

Gu Wei nodded. He was not surprised that Yang Chaoyue had this ability.

Others have been trained in singing and dancing since childhood, and some have other talents. She has only been trained for a few months and her talent is average. It is estimated that she can enter Class C because she is sincere and cute.

The two sat on the sofa and watched the second episode of [Produce 101] together.

This episode, the contestants were rated and divided into classes for the second time through their respective performances.

Yang Chaoyue, who performed poorly, not only did not upgrade, but was demoted from Class C to Class F.

At the end of the variety show, Jing Tian, ​​who was leaning on Gu Wei, raised his head slightly.

"It's over. Your former assistant may be eliminated."

Gu Wei reached out and hugged Da Tiantian.

"Do you know what the ultimate goal of the program [Produce 101] is?"

"To select outstanding female group members and finally form a group to debut."

"Yes, if they debut, there must be a female group company, similar to the SM Entertainment Company in South Korea. Do you know what company they will sign with in the future?" Gu Wei asked again.

"I haven't paid attention to this.

But this is a program of Tengxun Video. It is likely to be signed to Penguin Pictures, right?" Jing Tian guessed.

"You are right. The 11-member girl group that will debut in the future will indeed be signed to Penguin Pictures, but the operation of their team will be done by [Produce 101]'s initiator and partner [Wajijiwa]."

"[Wajijiwa]?

It's the entertainment company that was founded by Long Zong of Mango TV before." Long Danni is very famous in the entertainment industry. She was once the president of Tianyu Media and the behind-the-scenes helmsman of [Happy Girls].

"Yes, I also have some shares in [Wajijiwa], and I can also speak to Tengxun." Gu Wei said with a slight smile on his face.

Jing Tian's eyes widened slightly, looking at Gu Wei.

"Are you going to use a backdoor for Yang Chaoyue?"

"It can't be called a backdoor. It's originally a project of our own company, so there's nothing wrong with promoting our own artists.

But then again, maybe I don't have to do anything. The final decision of the debut of this talent show is still the audience vote. Maybe Yang Chaoyue can advance by herself with her popularity with the audience."

Gu Wei said with his hands spread out.