Chapter 196 The most benevolent and righteous
There is a vast plain in the north of Zhejiang Province, and it is densely covered with waterways, so it can be called a land of fish and rice.
But the further south you go, the more mountains there are.
It takes about four and a half hours to drive from Shanghai to Dongyang, and more than half of the journey is through mountainous areas.
The tunnels are connected one after another, and there is an elevated road between two tunnels, which is often dozens or even hundreds of meters above the ground. People who are a little afraid of heights may even shake when driving.
After getting off the highway, the car drove towards Hengdian, and there were private workshop-style furniture factories along the way.
Dongyang rosewood furniture is famous throughout the country.
But most people don’t have much impression of Dongyang. Only when Hengdian is mentioned will they suddenly realize: “Oh, Hengdian, I know it!”
Yes, it is the Hengdian Film and Television Base.
This film and television base located in Hengdian Town, Dongyang, has invested a total of 1996 billion yuan since 30. The investor Hengdian Group has successively built Guangzhou Street, Hong Kong Street, Ming and Qing Palaces, Qin Palace, and Along the River During the Qingming Festival.
This was only the scale as of 2010. Later, the investment was further increased, and the scale of the entire Hengdian Film and Television City became larger and larger. They even considered building a larger area outside the trumpet mouth.
This film and television city, known as the "Chinese Hollywood", has produced more than 4000 episodes of film and television dramas in just one year, accounting for 1/4 of the country's film and television drama production. In recent years, the number of tourists received each year has exceeded 500 million.
It is precisely because of the existence of this film and television city that the local economy has been greatly boosted.
Hengdian Town, a small town of about ten square kilometers, has more than ten star-rated hotels.
Whether it is a high-end hotel or a base guesthouse, amusement park, nightclub, sauna center, performing arts center, fitness center, bowling alley and other facilities are complete. There are bookstores, bars, Internet cafes, teahouses everywhere, and snacks and restaurants with both northern and southern flavors.
The nightlife here is colorful, with everything from eating, drinking and having fun.
Luo Yang had been here before and spent three days in Hengdian as a tourist. But this time was different, as he came here with Cai Fujun on business.
In addition to him and Cai Fujun, Su Hui and Yu Fang also accompanied them.
Originally, Liu Haishan and He Maosong also wanted to come because they were also shareholders of Hengdian Oriental Film and Television Entertainment Company. However, because they each had other things on hand, they authorized their subordinates to come and assist in the equity transfer.
As for Yu Fang, he came here to sign a contract with Hengdian Oriental Film and Television Entertainment Company.
Revisiting the old place, Luo Yang had no intention of visiting the Ming and Qing Palaces or the Qin Palace. Instead, Su Hui and Yu Fang excitedly accompanied him on the tour.
"The three of us are just joking around, so please don't mind the small place."
Cai Fujun took Luo Yang to visit the company, and started giving him preventive measures before they reached their destination.
It’s not his fault. The company is a three-story building in the style of a residential house, with a sign of Hengdian Oriental Film and Television Entertainment Company hanging on the door.
Fortunately, his family is not like this.
Looking along this street, there are at least dozens of houses like this.
Some companies have people coming and going at the entrance and are very busy.
"That company is probably here for business. Many TV series with millions of dollars in investment are like this. In addition to the male and female protagonists, the rest of the supporting roles are all selected by the agency here."
Luo Yang smacked his lips after hearing this. A TV series with a budget of a few hundred thousand or two to three million, and the casting was also done through channels of fake economic companies, how could it be good?
Cai Fujun probably understood Luo Yang's expression, so he explained: "It's not surprising, many TV dramas are commissioned by local TV stations, and there are also many bosses who invest millions of dollars for their women. You know, there are too many TV dramas that are collected in the film library every year and cannot be shown on Star TV."
Can you do this?
If a TV series is filmed but cannot be broadcast, what’s the point of filming it?
This industry is really hard to describe in a few words.
“How do companies like this make money?”
Having never had the opportunity to get involved in this field before, Luo Yang's curiosity was suddenly piqued.
"Don't underestimate this kind of company!"
Cai Fujun explained with a smile: "There are many ways to make money. The first is to sign artists. As long as they can appear in movies or TV series, they will definitely get paid. Of course, that has to be the fourth or fifth famous roles. The second is the kind you just saw."
When he said this, he lowered his voice.
"The pay for a TV series is fixed. Except for the main character, the other supporting roles are all packaged at the same price."
As Cai Fujun spoke, he pointed at the busy company and said, "The investment is not large, and the director is a nobody with no connections, so they often come to economic companies like us. Of the total price of 100 million, 60 is given to us, and we will find someone from Hengdian."
"Eat the difference?"
"What do you mean by eating the difference?"
Cai Fujun laughed: "Some people do it to make a living, and they can't do without money, but some people do it for a chance to become famous. There are many girls who are willing to act even without money."
"I rely on!"
Luo Yang laughed out loud: "So the three of you big bosses set up such a company just for..."
"NO, NO, NO." Cai Fujun stretched out his index finger and shook it: "We are not so vulgar. At least they have to be like Su Hui who want to enter this circle but have no connections. We have ways to provide them. We just take what we need."
Hearing him say this, Luo Yang suddenly recalled a passage he had seen on Weibo.
There was a third or fourth tier actress who, in order to play a role, was said to have gone through a lot of challenges, from assistant director to lighting technician.
"It's a role like this. Su Hui is from the theatre industry after all. Are you willing to play it?"
If you want to be famous, you can't just hang around in crappy TV dramas that can't be broadcast. You'll never have any chance in your life. In some ways, you're worse off than being an extra.
That certain Qiang, isn’t he just a group performer, although he is an extremely rare individual.
"You underestimate us, don't you?"
Cai Fujun then took Luo Yang to the company, and asked as they walked: "Do you know why it's so quiet here?"
"If you don't open for three years, you can make a living for three years after you open?"
"Hahaha"
Luo Yang's metaphor was so vivid that it made Cai Fujun laugh out loud.
He gave Luo Yang a thumbs up and said, "You guessed it right. The three of us are still small shareholders of the film and television city after all. Our connections are much stronger than those of small companies. Although we can't play the leading lady in some big-budget TV series, we can still recommend a few roles such as the fifth female lead, the sixth female lead, and the maid."
"I rely on!"
Luo Yang leaned over again.
These are all outrageous words.
The fifth daughter, the sixth daughter, and the maid.
How weird is this industry?
But beauties like Su Hui and Yu Fang all flock to him.
You have to know that a beauty like Yu Fang from the Shanghai Theatre Academy of Dance would be a true goddess if she were placed at the Shanghai University of Engineering and Technology. Even if she is half a level inferior to Xiao Wei, that is only in appearance. If you really talk about her inner qualities, you will know that she is top-notch only after you have tasted her.
The era of self-media has not yet arrived, and Douyin has not yet been released. Men in this period are so lucky.
While thinking about this, I walked into Hengdian Oriental Film and Television Entertainment Company.
The door curtain doesn't look big from the outside, but when you walk inside, you'll find a different world.
In fact, this residential building has a yard, and there is a two-story building connected to the back. According to Cai Fujun, it is used to interview actors after business comes.
He even took Luo Yang for a walk.
There is a hall on the ground floor with several rows of chairs, which is said to be the waiting hall.
Cross the courtyard and enter the small building at the back. The interview hall is on the ground floor, about 50 to 60 square meters.
"Mr. Cai, you're here, great!"
Just as the two were about to go upstairs, they met a young man coming down the stairs.
When this person saw Cai Fujun, he was delighted and said, "I just received two orders and wanted to contact you, Mr. Liu, and Mr. He."
"Oh, what business?"
"One order is for "The Legend of Zhen Huan", which will start filming in the capital soon. We will come back to Hengdian to shoot, and we need some maid roles."
The young man immediately replied, "There's also 'The Palace 2' coming to Hengdian for filming, and they also need a few roles, a female No. and a few maids."
Cai Fujun turned around and boasted to Luo Yang: "What did I say just now? Our company is powerful!"
What did you say just now?
"The Legend of Zhen Huan"?
"The Palace 2"?
Damn, two hits!
Facing Cai Fujun's smug expression, Luo Yang spoke bluntly.
"Leave a role for Yu Fang in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" or "The Palace 2"!"
When faced with an opportunity like this, why the hell should I be polite?
In a big drama like this, the role of a maid may also stand out.
Don't disbelieve it? Just think about who Jinsuo was in the TV series "My Fair Princess".
Luo Yang did his best.
This chapter is a foreshadowing and is not a meaningless description.
There are some things in it, I dare not go into details, you can figure it out for yourselves.
As usual.
Robbery, give me your monthly ticket!
(End of this chapter)
