Since it is an S-level drama production with an investment of 100 million, even some of the actions taken off-site must be worthy of such specifications. Everyone invests money to make money, so how can we maximize the income? The focus of all parties' attention, as for some of the cutting of wood and adding firewood in the early stage, is to make the future fire bigger and more prosperous.
When the audience comes to see a play, they won't pay attention to how your stage is set up, but after all, a play without a stage cannot charge too high a ticket price.
Therefore, when a drama is born, the factors inside and outside the scene are different, but they are all equally important. The audience only cares about the cast lineup and whether the plot is exciting. Take a professional look at who the director is and who the screenwriter is. Who is it, who occasionally took a look at the production cost during the promotion period and made a mental expectation when watching it.
Except for a few sensitive professionals in the industry, few people are looking outside the field. But it is the business games that have taken place in those places where the audience cannot see, that are sometimes the key to making the work appear in front of the audience.
Let the work return to the work, although it is an unshakable principle, but
The phrase "kung fu off the court" was the first lesson He Tianran learned as the owner of a film and television production company.
He Panshan did not obstruct his son's investment plan, and was even relieved to know that he had realized this. However, he would not invest any extra money, but for the previous 50 million, he would let the company do this. While speeding up the process, it doesn't matter if you take the money for acquisitions, investments, or even if you want to set up an economic company yourself. Anyway, the money is for "Inside the Wild", and the actors must be part of it. There is no saying that they will. The reason for making another payment.
"Anyway, I don't have any demands from you in the past two years. Just spend money wisely and earn money. You are also a boss now. You can spend the money of the film and television company as you like. You don't have to ask me anymore." , you know the film and television industry better than I do, you can just give me a report every six months from now on, and I will only look at the results."
"...Understood." He Panshan peeled off an orange, broke half of it and handed it to his son, then put down the other half in his hand. Instead of eating in a hurry, he stood up and took out a box from the cigar cabinet on the side. The unopened Cohiba Century 6 cigar was left on the table.
"It's for you." He Tianran almost choked on the orange he just ate.
"Are you giving your son cigars?"
"What are you pretending to be? Don't you know how to smoke?" He Tianran was speechless for a moment. He Panshan sat down again and recalled: "My impression of the director is that he smokes a cigar, wears sunglasses, and sits Behind the monitor, if the actors are not satisfied with their performance, they will directly scold them. As for how the movie was shot, I have no impression at all."
"These are all stereotypes..." He Tianran complained, but it was rare for father and son to talk about movies. The son asked further: "Dad, what movies did you like to watch at that time? "Red Sorghum"? "Farewell My Concubine" "?"
"What the hell is that? I never watch mainland movies. Your grandpa really likes Lao Mouzi, but I think those movies are tacky and not very foreign, you know? I watch more Hong Kong movies. , "A Better Tomorrow", "God of Gamblers", "Young and Dangerous", Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow and so on. Anyway, when I was young, those movies were much more interesting than now." After hearing this, He Tianran said
"Hahaha" he couldn't stop laughing. As a post-70s generation, He Panshan happened to be in the golden age of Hong Kong movies when he was young, and Hong Kong City is very close to the original Oriental Hollywood, so what is popular there, this The edge became popular almost the next day.
"But you know what is the most fashionable thing? The most fashionable ones are American movies, such as "The Godfather" and "Titanic". I remember watching "The Godfather" by renting the disc. I couldn't understand it at the time, but I felt that there was something in it The Godfather has a special style. Compared with others, your grandpa is just a rich old country man. Later, when you were born, I had the opportunity to watch it again, and then I thought, oh, this is called a movie, and later I saw your grandpa. It's also very pleasing to the eye..." At this point, He Panshan gradually stopped, and finally picked up the small half of an orange on the table, put it into his mouth and chewed it twice.
Then, he looked at He Tianran, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly smiled, and continued: "Then there is "Titanic". I have only watched this movie twice, but the memory is particularly profound because it was with your Aunt Tao once. I went there once...with your mother..." He Tianran's brows jumped and he remained silent.
I heard my father continue: "Your mother is... similar to me in temperament. She took me to Hong Kong to watch the uncut version. Fortunately, that country has returned and it is convenient to go there. Anyway, at that time... Hey, I didn't remember anything after reading it, but there was only the word 'Wow' in my mind. When I came back the next day, I was beaten by your father." He Tianran didn't mention anything: "Why? The next day?" He Panshan was stunned, and suddenly leaned out and raised his hand to pat him on the head.
"Wrong, wrong, wrong..."
"Why are you a grown man? Don't you still know what to ask and what not to ask?"
"...I didn't know what to ask when I was a kid." He Tianran rubbed his head and smiled playfully.
It is true that He Panshan does not understand movies, and he is not a father who can understand his son's pursuit. If the two of them talk about professional matters, they are bound to be at odds with each other, but in the mind of this father, there is still There are some things that are engraved under the confirmation of light and shadow.
In his opinion, those films that have long been regarded as masterpieces in China are still tacky and not fashionable enough; he will not talk about the wedding at the beginning of The Godfather and how it affects the entire film history. meaning; and when he saw the large-scale shot in "Titanic", he could only let out an exclamation of surprise
"Wow", but not pure art. He doesn't understand this, but he will still be very happy that his son can make money on his own in this industry, even if he relies on his own support.
He Panshan leaned back in his chair again, feeling a little emotional as he watched his son's maturing appearance.
"When I was your age, it would take another four years, and then your mother would drag you to beg your grandfather to let him support me in building what he called a 'devil thing' on the Internet. Your mother... helped me at that time. I have a lot. If it weren’t for her, I probably wouldn’t be able to do it. What about you? Son, do you have such a person by your side?”
"...Me? There will be." When it came to emotional issues, He Tianran felt a little embarrassed and gave a yes or no answer.
"Could it be Xiao Cao?"
"...I hope it's her." He Panshan thought for a while and asked: "She studied for four years in a row for a master's degree and a Ph.D....will she come back next year?" He Tianran answered honestly: "Yes, but I'm not sure yet. Well, what she means is that she wants to work there for two years, accumulate some work experience and then come back." He Panshan nodded noncommittally, tapping his fingers on the table, thinking for a while.
"...Xiao Cao is a very independent, thoughtful, and kind-hearted girl. She is very similar to your mother, but the difference is that she has missed too much, don't you think?"
"..." He Tianran asked in confusion: "Dad... I don't quite understand what you mean, and I don't think there's anything wrong with Ai Qing not being by my side to pursue his ideals in life. This is how it should be. ."
"That's right. I didn't say others were wrong. I just think... you, at this stage, if no one around you witnesses anything, it would be... a pity."
"...I'll tell her."
"This is different." He Tianran said stubbornly: "Then I don't need others to witness anything. Besides, dad, aren't you the first to know what achievements I will have in the future? And my brother, Aunt Tao, Wang Mom, my mom, aren’t you all here to witness it?”
"This is different."
"What's different?"
"We can't stay with you forever."
"...So what can I do? Mom witnessed and participated in countless glorious moments in your life, and finally we separated." There was a dead silence in the huge office.
"Duk duk duk -" He Panshan said: "Come in." Someone knocked on the door of the office, and Xie Yanyan, dressed in work clothes, stepped on a pair of short high heels and opened the door with a report document in her hand.
"Mr. He, let me report on the current progress of 'Surf Line' and some important research done by our marketing department... Hey, Brother Tianran, are you here?" Regarding the other party's surprise, He Tianran, who was in a bad mood, just said lightly
After saying "Yeah", he stood up and said goodbye: "Then... you guys chat, I'll leave first." After saying that, he turned around and passed by Xie Yanyan, who was already approaching. Unexpectedly, the other party suddenly said : "Brother Tianran, let's have a meal at noon. It's rare for you to come to the company, and it's Uncle He...Mr. He." He Panshan smiled and said: "I won't go, I have an appointment at noon, you can eat, You young people are more comfortable gathering together, but I can’t let you go.”
"No way! Brother Tianran, you definitely can't refuse!" Xie Yanyan didn't take it seriously, and He Tianran nodded.
"Then you guys chat first. I'll go downstairs to chat with Uncle Zhao. Yanyan, call me after you finish your report here, or go directly to the 38th floor to find me."
"Okay!" The girl agreed immediately. He Tianran turned around and walked a few more steps. Behind him, He Panshan's deep voice sounded: "Wait a minute." His son turned around.
Father lit the cigar on the table.
"Take the cigarette away."... He Tianran looked at the Cuban cigar box in his hand, thinking about what He Panshan said to himself before. In fact, the father and son had not quarreled in several years, and they both understood. To avoid some sensitive topics, I don't know whether it is because I am getting older or my father is getting older. The sense of oppression that originally scared me when I was a teenager has become less and less felt in recent years.
He turned his head and looked at the Tumo River that ran across the sea through the floor-to-ceiling windows beside him. The place we made an appointment with Xie Yanyan is the River View Restaurant on the 35th floor of the company. There are several canteens in Shanhai Building. This is the one on the highest floor. There are all kinds of Chinese food, Japanese food, French food, and snacks. It can almost be said that it is the surrounding area. The best restaurant, and the price is very affordable. Two hundred yuan is enough for four people, and the environment is first-class. If you want to find an equivalent restaurant in CBD, the price will be at least ten times more. This is also a benefit of being in a big factory. .
"Brother Tianran——! I'm sorry, I'm late, I'm late." Xie Yanyan trotted over all the way. She had sent a message asking He Tianran to come to the cafeteria to take a seat to wait for her. Unexpectedly, she went back to the marketing department and was pulled away by her supervisor. After talking a few words, I was a little half an hour late.
"Slow down..." He Tianran put down the cigar in his hand and said with a smile. He glanced behind the girl and asked, "Yuan Chong didn't come with you?"
"Ah, he was temporarily taken to see a client. He probably won't be able to come back today. Really, it's rare for you to come to the company. I even told him." Xie Yanyan sat down with a complaint, and He Tianran asked: " What? I met him once in the company, but he didn’t tell you?” The girl looked confused.
"No, when did it happen?"
"Ah... I guess he has forgotten. Your marketing department has quite a lot to do. I feel like it's not easy for you to meet each other."
"Oh, most of the things are true, but I still see him every day. It's just that he is not responsible for the same project as me. He is extremely busy every day, so he can only spend time after work and during his busy schedule. , occasionally you can fall in love~ Hehe." After Xie Yanyan finished speaking, she picked up her phone and scanned the QR code on the desktop and started ordering.
"Brother Tianran, what do you want to eat?"
"Tomahawk steak with pasta. I order this every time I come here. I also recommend you to try it. It has plenty of ingredients and is much more delicious than the ones outside."
"Really? But I have become a vegetarian recently..."
"You are so busy at work and yet you are vegetarian, aren't you afraid of hypoglycemia?"
"...That's right, I'll have one too." How should I put it? He Tianran found that Xie Yanyan was really weak-willed, or was she really hungry?
No matter what, He Tianran always got along well with his brother's girlfriend, and she really felt like a little sister.
While she was ordering, He Tianran took a good look at her. In fact, compared with the impression he had when he first met Xie Yanyan, her image has changed a lot now.
From the first time I came back from overseas, wearing heavy makeup and dressing up like an Internet celebrity, following my brother in nightclubs every day, to now looking like an ol who is busy in the company wearing business attire, bun hair, and flat heels, it is difficult to Imagine this is a person.
Maybe it was the stereotypes that were at work. He Tianran thought to himself that he had changed a lot since he was a teenager.
Don't tell me, looking at Xie Yanyan's current appearance, He Tianran really understood a little of what his father just said.
The meaning of the word "witness" is really amazing.
"Yanyan."
"Ah?" Xie Yanyan raised her head.
"You... it's nothing, but I suddenly thought it would be nice for you to be my sister-in-law. I will definitely give you a big red envelope in the future." Xie Yanyan's face turned red.
"Oh, brother Tianran, you are really confused today... You should also find me a sister-in-law quickly! But Yuan Chong told me that you must be the first to get married, hehe~"
