The edge of the pit is still one finger away from the edge of the bowl, but the millet in the center of the bowl has magically disappeared. The missing part of millet is about one-third of the previous size.
You must know that this process only took a few minutes, and the bowl was placed on the table without any movement. Even my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law kept watching a growing pit appearing in the middle of the millet bowl.
The child's high fever persisted all night, and naturally it subsided within ten minutes. If no one had come, we were planning to take the child to a Western doctor for a fever-reducing drip.
Later, my daughter-in-law told me that she had watched Xiaomi disappear without any reason, and her whole body was covered in chills and her scalp was numb.
As I grew older, I heard at least three or four similar rumors, all of which happened in the homes of classmates or colleagues around me.
The strange thing is that when talking about this matter to peers, most people are questioned, but when talking to elders, there are very few disbelievers.
Okay, that’s a lot to talk about, let’s get back to the point.
Perhaps the small island country also has folklore similar to mine. In short, those present quickly expressed their admiration for Liu Qingshan.
It is no exaggeration to say that he worships Ken Takakura, who is regarded as a cold and tough guy in the eyes of many people.
His slightly frowning thick eyebrows and deep and melancholy eyes are still "eternal pain and eternal love" in the hearts of women, but now facing Liu Qingshan, his eyes are full of hope and enthusiasm: "Mr. Liu, I too Shall I call you Shanzi? You can call me Gao Cangxiong, not Gao Cangjun!"
Liu Qingshan could understand the meaning of his words: "Well, in our country of China, it's better to do as the locals do!"
"Shanzi, when my illness is cured, I will put down this year's announcements and focus on creating "Late Night Diner"."
"Let's decide after reading the script! You are familiar with NKH TV station, right? You can ask acquaintances in advance to understand the treatment issues in the series. I am not good at this, and it will be one of your comprehensive considerations at that time! You don't have to refuse, Tangtang You are the emperor and superstar who descended from the mortal world to film some sitcoms. No matter how much you lose in terms of treatment, I will not have the shame to invite you. Is this the truth?"
"Hahaha, you really don't understand the issue of actors' remuneration in our country! There are more artists in our country than the audience, so the competition in the entertainment industry is very fierce, and the professional quality of the artists is much higher than in China. What I say is terrible I don’t mean anything else, I’m just telling the truth, after all, I’ve come into contact with too many Chinese actors!”
"It doesn't matter, I can understand this, just keep talking!"
"Supply exceeds demand. The entertainment industry there is not easy to get along with. Most artists cannot earn as much as those in China, let alone those European and American stars. But the consumption level of small island countries is also high. As a big star, Naturally, it is not an exaggeration to be covered in luxury goods. This kind of consumption must be supported by enough income. But this has a lot to do with which company you are in. The company has a gangster background, which can be very good in the entertainment industry. I'm covering you up, because such an organization is legal in our country, but you still have to work hard and make little money so that the company can get the big share."
"Isn't there something like the Screen Actors Guild that can help you speak for you?"
"Haha, the Actors Guild needs the same background to develop! Most artists receive fixed salaries, and of course the fixed salaries are not too high. However, even so, in the same agency, there are only two to three hundred Less than twenty people may have other incomes. According to the Chinese saying, they are just cheating."
"The income from acupuncture is very high?"
"The agency still wants to take the big salary, which should be able to reach the income of ordinary entertainers. Most of the people who get it are only two to three times the fixed salary. Therefore, for entertainers, the job they most want to take is the most popular one. What makes money is cm (shooting commercials), after all, businesses are the real moneymakers. Or you can be a host of variety shows, etc. The more episodes you have, the more you can earn."
"Movies and TV series are very limited?"
"It's like this. You don't earn much by making TV series, but you can gain recognition on TV and increase your national popularity. It does cost a lot to make movies, but it's back to the previous problem, supply exceeds demand! To be honest, people like me have already There is no shortage of money, because with my qualifications, I am even older than some of the senior executives of the firm. I also watched the people with backgrounds in the company grow up, and they have a certain degree of prestige, and they also have a certain prestige. They are counting on me to make money, so the commission from my artist contract will be very high.”
"Where's Mr. Nakai? How is he treated?"
"He is now considered a backbone in the small island country's entertainment industry and earns more than me. After all, he is very young to me and needs further training. However, his main income still depends on acupuncture. For example, I came here to film! But my fixed salary is several times his, and the company will provide me with retirement benefits, so most of the money I earn is saved."
At this time, Nakai Kiichi cast an envious look at Liu Qingshan: "We don't have the environment to set up a company by ourselves, and even the biggest stars have to work for the company! Unlike Mr. Liu, he can make hundreds of announcements abroad. Ten thousand US dollars, after tax, is worth our hard work for a year!"
Takakura Ken nodded, "The ability to make money and skills are closely linked, and the lack of corresponding market acceptance is also a problem. Kiichi, don't be jealous of Shanzi's business ability. How many people like him are there in the world? And? , Our country’s social system has its own particularities, and is far from being comparable to that in Europe and the United States, but no matter how much you earn when you are young, the company will take care of you until you grow old, sick, or die. In this regard, we also have our advantages!”
"Can the Hanguo entertainment market copy your business methods?" Chen Long asked.
Takakura Ken shook his head: "They only learned a similar thing. After all, the country's foundation is too shallow. Our pension system has been in place for more than a hundred years. Moreover, the oversupply in that country is much more serious than ours. The overall population The base is too low, but there are no less talented artists than us. Is this normal? Therefore, the entertainment industry in Han Country is developing abnormally. With the emergence of more and more elderly artists, the future career will be affected. There is a terrifying hidden danger of collapse in development, if you don’t believe it we’ll just wait and see!”
Everyone nodded in agreement when they heard this. The small island country has a population of about 130 million, and the Han country has a total of only about 50 million, but it has a similar number of artists. It can only be said that their living environment is even worse.
As for what will eventually develop there, Liu Qingshan doesn't care at all and doesn't even talk about it: "Let's not talk about them! Brother Gao Cang, "Midnight Diner" is a small-investment project. You are filming TV series there. It’s the least profitable thing to do. Why don’t I find someone else for such a thankless job? I’m really embarrassed to tell you!”
Ken Takakura laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry about it. The company will negotiate the advertising fee! Moreover, this is a pay TV station. In addition to the salary for the drama series will be higher, the key is that their advertising revenue will also be very high." High. With my current net worth, it’s not difficult to get an advertisement from them. As long as your script is guaranteed to have a market, I may earn much more than making a movie!”
"Well, I will also communicate with the TV station about your consideration. However, after you decide to appear, I will need your help to greet the guests I have chosen! Of course, there is no such thing here. Friendly price, we will only follow normal procedures according to market conditions!”
"This is a small matter. Almost all artists are looking forward to having more income. Otherwise, do you think, why do our variety shows like to torture artists so much, but there is never a lack of actors' participation? The market is so big, you don't want people to earn it. Go and rob, even lower your own worth! I am really helping them find food, and this is not just a matter of face!"
"Nacheng, when your illness is completely cured, we will take action on this matter immediately!"
"Wait a minute, tell me the truth. You both proactively provided the script and you are the largest investor. Why do you do this? Is it really that series that has a great market effect?"
"It's absolutely true. I only went there for the show itself, and a lot of the content in it is unrealistic in China. You also know the specialness of our place! For example, there are no late-night canteens in China. Many all-night restaurants are of a very popular style, lacking the atmosphere of a few people sitting around a fire in a narrow space, and are more like street food stalls, where dozens or hundreds of people are often present!"
Liu Qingshan did not explain in depth. After all, he was facing foreigners and people from a small island. He did not want his country's affairs to become a topic.
"Haha, it's true! I have seen that you Chinese people have so many people. In Yunnan, where I was filming before, there was a street that was overcrowded all night. It was busier than the night market, and there were many people shirtless and big-name celebrities. Drinking, talking in all kinds of ways, it seems like people are everywhere!”
Uncle Ge said happily: "You haven't been to our north yet. In the winter, there will be people drinking on the roadside. This is not because we Chinese are more vulgar, but because our customs and habits are like this. We like to be lively and pay attention to inviting friends! "
Tonight, Takakura Ken's face seemed to be especially smiling: "It's no wonder Shanzi chose our country. Housing is tight there, and many street restaurants can only accommodate a dozen or even a few people, but the dishes are relatively exquisite and the environment is... Warm and quiet, like what happened in "Late Night Diner", or the poetic communication style of women, our place is more suitable!"
Liu Qingshan further added: "Most of the time, you don't need to show off your cooking skills in person. The people who hold this position will be the most famous local food stylists, and only they know how to add onions and garlic to the food to reflect the freshness." sense, and knowing how to vary the presentation to emphasize the seasonality of the story, even though no one would actually do that in real life.”
"I understand the reason for doing this, but I also have very superb cooking skills. This kid Kiichi often goes to my house to eat, and he understands it very well!" Takakura Ken replied.
Nakai Takashi nodded: "Teacher's cooking skills are extremely high, especially his knife skills. He can cut many thin slices out of a carrot in half a minute, and he is good at making various kinds of wine!"
