After recording the first impression of the character and conducting preliminary analysis, Xu Rong did not immediately start writing a biography of the character.

Depending on the role setting, the length of the biography also varies. Just like the previous Yu Zecheng, his biography must be more detailed.

Because Yu Zecheng is not a consistent character, his thoughts and ideas have undergone several major turning points as the plot develops, especially the two major events of disappointment in the party-state and Zuo Lan's sacrifice. These two events are important dividing points.

The point is that the expressions before and after must reflect the changes in the character's mentality, so when writing a biography, you must also focus on the distinction.

Taking some free time, he made an appointment with director Liu Jiang and producer Luo Liping and had a meal together.

The main thing is to talk about role positioning and character relationships to ensure that there will be no major deviations between my own understanding and the director's vision. This is also the top priority for playing a good role, and the school teachers will not explain it in detail.

After chatting for a long time and getting tipsy, Xu Rong finally asked if filming for the show at the end of next year could start in advance.

Neither of them gave him a definite answer on the spot, nor did they refuse immediately.

Because shooting in advance is not only a matter of the director and producer's wishes, but also whether other actors and personnel can be in place in advance, and the coordination of the venue and equipment is not a matter of a few sentences.

In order to ensure that the two of them tried their best to coordinate the relationship between all parties, Xu Rong also showed enough sincerity. When he signed the contract previously, "Night" had not yet been broadcast, and he was not currently popular, and his salary was based on the market price of 60,000.

Remuneration is halved.

This was the first bargaining chip Xu Ronglin raised at the end.

As for the bigger bargaining chip, the situation hasn't reached that point yet, and he won't take it out so early.

In fact, at the beginning, the two parties wanted to cooperate on a spy war. However, due to the sudden tightening of the environment, the script had to be overhauled, and the current marriage drama was born.

Everyone gets what they need.

The other party valued his popularity, and he valued the subject matter.

Before Xu Rong could wait for a reply, Jin Fangfang got the news first.

no!

Director Du Yuming's attitude was ambiguous. He seemed to be able to talk, but seemed unable to talk. He only said that he could not make the decision alone, but producer Zhang Jian disagreed.

Xu Rong rushed to the company immediately after receiving Jin Fangfang's call.

The current situation is that it depends on whether producer Luo Liping can make the announcement two months in advance. If he can, Zhang Jian will naturally not have any problems.

That's right, Zhou Yu proposed to give each other one month, but Xu Rong said two months when talking to Luo Liping, because under normal circumstances, discounts are inevitable. If he asked for one month, I'm afraid he would only be able to get half of the discount in the end.

moon.

As for Zhang Jian, Jin Fangfang also requested two months.

If everything can be negotiated, Xu Rong will have enough preparation time. Even if one party agrees, the schedule will be squeezed out. In the worst case scenario, both parties can cut it in half, and the time will eventually catch up.

Jin Fangfang felt a little disappointed because the matter didn't work out: "I have tried various ways to communicate, and even used the excuse that you couldn't participate in the show, but he didn't let go."

Xu Rong nodded to express his understanding. When they parted that day, he heard Hua Ming mention that Zhang Jian wanted his son to play the leading role.

She was probably hoping that he wouldn't answer.

He thought for a while, took out his cell phone and said, "I'll give Zhou Wei a call."

Jin Fangfang hurriedly stopped him and asked, "Hasn't Producer Luo not replied yet? How about we wait and see? What if we miss the time?"

Xu Rong smiled and said: "Can you move forward? I have to make this call."

"Producer Luo is willing to give face. It's Producer Luo's business." Seeing Jin Fangfang's confusion, he explained, "It's Zhang Jian's business not to give face. Although it's all about coordinating schedules, it can't be regarded as the same thing.

Let’s take care of something.”

After the phone call was made, Xu Rong immediately poured out his frustrations. First, he once again expressed his expectations and gratitude for being able to star in a film produced by Mango. Then he carefully listed the hardships and hardships he and the company had put in. At the end,

I just lightly expressed my regret if I couldn't participate in the show.

Zhou Cai actually gave the right word, if he was cast, he would cast it, and if he didn't cast it, whoever liked it would cast it.

After Xu Rong hung up the phone, he breathed a sigh of relief. He read the outline of the script. It was a top-notch script. Coupled with the advantages of the broadcast platform, a Golden Eagle trophy was almost certain.

With his current popularity, there is no trophy that anyone in his family can win. Every time he thinks about it, he always feels unhappy.

The superficial purpose of taking on this drama from Mango Channel is also very obvious, it is to win the Golden Eagle Award.

Just like "Yangcheng" is to the Southern Festival, if your own children don't feel good about themselves, how can they make others feel good?

As for why he had to make this call, it was to make Zhang Jian realize that although he, Xu Rong, did not bring the capital to join the group, without him, you would all have to play in the mud.

He realized very early on that a problem, no matter how troublesome it is, is ultimately caused by people. Only when people's problems are solved can things be easier to handle.

With his current status, it is neither necessary nor possible to use actions to influence Zhang Jian, which will only lead to more unpredictable consequences.

You can pinch a soft persimmon once, and naturally you can pinch it a second or even a third time.

Since the influx of capital at the beginning of last year, the most vocal participants in the TV drama industry have gradually evolved into top executives and TV stations, rather than directors or producers.

However, Xu Rong also noticed something different. With the popularity of the Internet, online video platforms have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain in the past two years, and all kinds of photographers are bustling and busy.

But overall, there is a mixed bag of mud and sand, and the current development of online video platforms is quite irregular. In short, piracy is rampant.

There are not a lot of resources, but almost all of them have not obtained the copyright, and some have not even obtained a license. It is purely a black business operation.

It is foreseeable that this chaotic situation will not last long, and robbing TV stations of money is not a long-term solution at all.

Xu Rong is not sure whether online video platforms can develop in the future and shake the monopoly of TV stations.

Because domestic film and television copyrights are a bad deal everywhere, just like the "Latent" he just finished filming, which was jointly invested by Zhang Jing and Southern Television. He is not sure about the ownership of the copyright, but he understands that no matter what

Neither Southern Channel nor Zhang Jing has the complete copyright. When it is broadcast, if another TV station buys out the copyright within a certain time limit and then authorizes and re-authorizes it, then the ownership of this copyright will be even more confusing.

The financing of "Latent" is relatively simple. Like "Three Kingdoms", seven or eight film and television companies jointly invested in the production, and the ingredients are more complicated. It is not an easy task to win the copyright.

Unless the video platform invests its own money in filming, this involves risks.

The situation may change in the future, but the real situation at this stage is this, which leads to the say of TV stations and top leaders.

The crew and producers have unknowingly become outright wage earners.

But judging from Zhang Jian's reaction, it seems that he has not yet realized his identity as a laborer.

Jin Fangfang understood Xu Rong's considerations just by thinking about it. This was the difference in thoughts caused by the different perspectives.

Xu Rong was not only thinking about the schedule. After all, if he joined a team where the producers were not happy with him, it is not difficult to imagine how smooth it would be.

But Zhou Wei's statement was enough to change Zhang Jian's attitude. In line with the principle of risk, Zhou Wei united with six or seven TV stations to jointly invest. If he withdraws first, the other several TV stations will probably withdraw.

Even if the film is eventually filmed, there are naturally only a few TV stations that can send it to the film, and this is the most critical issue for the production side.

Jin Fangfang said: "By the way, an interesting spokesperson came to me recently."

"interesting?"

“A wolfberry brand.”

Xu Rong opened his mouth and was speechless for a long time before asking: "Is it quite high?"

Because if there is not enough "sincerity", Jin Fangfang will not specifically mention it to him.

"The offer is 7.5 million."

"Less." Xu Rong shook his head, "For this kind of health care product, the more you take, the greater the risk. It's better to take less and make more money."

After returning to school again, Xu Rong began to write a biography for the character while waiting for news. At the same time, he also started his own plan to rush to the show.

That is, a visiting class.

Because if it were any other form of visit, drinking would be unavoidable.

Properly utilize strengths and avoid weaknesses.

During this period, he was acquainted with the crew and played three guest roles. Considering his past friendship, the two scenes were not much, just a few seconds of close-ups, and he did not ask for money. The rest of "Blood" starring Li Yujie

"Reporter", a total of four scenes, and only received a symbolic fee of 200,000.

Regarding guest appearances, he is neither enthusiastic nor repelled. This is a way to expand contacts or deepen relationships, but he will not deliberately pursue it. There are not many scenes, and the audience will not go out of his way to watch it.

But it made classmate Xiao Zhang extremely happy.

Because Xu Rong changed hands and bought a Mazda as a means of transportation.

He originally wanted to wait until he had enough money to buy a big-looking Mercedes-Benz, but considering that he urgently needed it now, he finally chose to make do for the time being.

Looking at classmate Xiao Zhang who was eager to drive in the driver's seat after picking up the car, Xu Rong asked a little uneasily: "Xiao Zhang, have you driven it after you got the license?"

Classmate Xiao Zhang patted him on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, don't worry, fasten your seat belt, I'm going to start the fire."

"Hey, that's not right, clutch, where is the clutch?"

"It's an automatic transmission, no clutch."

Xu Rong looked at her appearance, his heart slowly picked up, and he reminded: "The left side is the brake, and the right side is the accelerator. Remember, when in danger, step on the left side."

Classmate Xiao Zhang turned his head and stared at him: "Teacher Xu, you, a person who has never even entered a driving school, are teaching me how to drive?"

"Have you never eaten pork and seen a pig running?"

"Shut up." Xiao Zhang pointed his finger at him, then patted the steering wheel, "The steering wheel is in my hand now, you are not allowed to speak."

"Hey, where is the steering wheel?" Xiao Zhang lowered his head and touched it, then looked up and said, "Oh, this is the wiper blade, isn't it? Why is it wet?"

Xu Rong tightened his grip on the seat belt, but it did not give him even the slightest sense of security. He said, "Xiao Zhang, don't worry, I'm a little scared."
To be continued...