"The second female lead is on strike?" Li Yundong asked in confusion.≥
Liu Fei'er also looked surprised: "No way? Kestin, is she crazy? She has no money to begin with, and she still goes on strike? Aren't you afraid of us claiming compensation?"
Cao Kefei said angrily: "How do I know? The director said that Kestin was very uncooperative today, picking here and there. The director said a few words to her, and she gave up her burden and said she would quit."
Liu Fei'er's eyes widened: "Where does she have the confidence to say such things? Doesn't she want to get involved in the Chinese film and television industry? Breaking a contract midway is a big taboo! Who will dare to look for her in the future?"
Cao Kefei snorted coldly: "Who knows what kind of nerve she has?"
Li Yundong on the side asked curiously: "Don't you have any backup actors?"
Cao Kefei was on the verge of tears: "Do you think we are playing football or basketball? It is possible to find backup during the early preparations for filming a movie, but this is a TV series, and the filming has already started, where are the backups? Although Kestin
She has a bit of a bad temper, but her requirements are still in line with the requirements of the TV series, and her image and temperament are also very suitable, and her acting skills are also good. Even if she wants to find another actor, there is no place to look for her!"
Liu Fei'er consoled her: "Sister Cao, don't worry, call her quickly, maybe there is still room for maneuver."
Cao Kefei didn't say much, picked up the phone and dialed Kestin's number, but as soon as she dialed, there was a prompt tone from the other party: "Sorry, the phone you dialed has been turned off." Cao Kefei was furious: "It seems that she
I really feel determined after eating the weight!"
Li Yundong didn't understand the whole thing at all, but when he saw Cao Kefei being so angry, he advised: "Anger hurts the liver, Mr. Cao, pay attention to your health, don't worry, can a living person still die from urination?"
Liu Fei'er also said: "Yes, yes, Sister Cao, image, pay attention to your image!"
Only then did Cao Kefei realize that she had lost her composure. She reluctantly smiled at Li Yundong, then turned her face and looked out the window, her brows full of gloom and worry.
At this time, Xia Yu on the side whispered to Li Yundong: "Mr. Cao is in trouble this time..."
Li Yundong asked: "How do you say this?"
Xia Yu said softly: "Mr. Cao, not only has the company's capital chain been broken, but the operation of the crew has also been in a deadlock in the early stage. Although Mr. Cao later relied on Mr. Zhao's investment to revitalize the crew, Mr. Zhao is so cunning.
Very, the money is always given little by little, as if to control Mr. Cao, the crew will come to a standstill at any time. I think Kestin may want to threaten Mr. Cao with a strike because of this situation.
This will increase your salary.”
Li Yundong asked again: "Mr. Cao can't offer more salary?"
Xia Yu shook her head: "Not to mention more wages, even the current salary may not be able to be paid. She almost always begs her grandfather to sue her grandmother every time she makes a film. It's okay to make money, but if the film loses money,
Then she would be miserable. This time, Kestin's strike will definitely extend the filming cycle. The filming cycle will also affect the time and effect of the film's release, and will increase the cost. Other investors will definitely be even more unhappy.
When the time comes, there will be turmoil both internally and externally..."
After saying that, Xia Yu shook her head, with a look of disbelief on her face.
Li Yundong pondered for a while, then turned to Cao Kefei and asked: "What are the requirements for the second female lead in your film?"
Cao Kefei turned around and said without thinking: "This TV series is about exotic love. The second female lead is a foreign woman. She needs to be beautiful and have an outstanding temperament. It is best to have the feeling of a lady, reserved and sunny.
In fact, the acting skills of this role are secondary, but the temperament and feeling are very important. We have tried many foreign actresses, but none of them have this feeling. Although Kestin's character is terrible, her acting skills are very solid.
She's like whatever she plays, so I chose her in the first place."
After hearing this, Li Yundong pondered for a moment and nodded: "I understand, I will meet this Kestin later."
Cao Kefei looked at Li Yundong and asked tentatively: "Do you have any idea?"
Li Yundong smiled slightly: "Let's try it, maybe it will work."
Cao Kefei's heart skipped a beat. She had seen all kinds of incredible abilities of this boy, but she couldn't imagine that Li Yundong could help her deal with such a trivial mess.
Seeing Cao Kefei's happy face, Li Yundong smiled and said, "Don't be too happy too early. I'm just trying, I may not succeed."
The smile on Cao Kefei's face became more sincere and peaceful. She smiled and said: "I will be very happy if you are willing to help. It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not. You are right. There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. There will definitely be a way."
Liu Fei'er also turned to Li Yundong and smiled: "If you can settle this matter, I will make you my idol! How about it?"
Li Yundong chuckled, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Don't dare, don't dare, your fans won't kill me?"
Liu Fei'er chuckled: "Being my idol is not a simple and casual thing. You should think about it carefully."
Li Yundong smiled and did not answer her again.
After the car drove for about ten minutes, the group arrived at the seaside studio. As soon as they entered the shooting scene, Li Yundong saw a short man talking earnestly to a brown-eyed woman.
When the man saw Cao Kefei, he immediately came up to her and vomited bitterly: "Mr. Cao, Mr. Cao, you are finally here? Go and talk to her yourself, I can't communicate anymore."
Cao Kefei glanced at Kestin, who was smoking a cigarette in a charming posture not far away. She nodded: "Director Song, let me persuade her to see what she wants to do."
After saying that, she stepped forward to greet her. Director Song looked at her figure and was a little dazed for a moment. He looked at Li Yundong next to him, was slightly stunned, and asked Liu Fei'er: "Who is this?"
Liu Fei'er smiled and said, "This is Mr. Cao's friend."
Director Song said with a hesitant expression: "Idle people are not allowed to enter the studio. Don't you know the rules?"
Liu Fei'er said disapprovingly: "He is not just waiting around. He is very powerful. He is specially here to help us."
Director Song had obviously been holding back his anger these days. He sneered a little inappropriately and said, "Okay, I want to see how he can help."
Li Yundong heard these words, and he was not angry. He just glanced at Director Song lightly, and then his eyes fell on Cao Kefei. He saw Cao Kefei talking softly to Kestin, with a groveling look.
It's like a young daughter-in-law who met her evil parents, only she didn't pour tea and water to apologize. It makes people think that Kestin is the boss of the crew, not Cao Kefei.
Kestin spoke to Cao Kefei wordlessly at first. Later, Cao Kefei said with a livid face: "This is absolutely impossible! Who instigated you to do this!"
Kestin didn't answer her words, just sneered, took a deep breath, blew a puff of cigarette into Cao Kefei's face, and smiled proudly.
Cao Kefei frowned and subconsciously took a step back. Liu Fei'er on the side became angry and rushed up and shouted in English: "Watch your attitude!"
Kestin glanced at her contemptuously and replied tit for tat: "Watch your words! Little girl!"
Liu Fei'er was furious and was about to argue with her, but she saw Li Yundong walking up, stretched out his hand to stop her, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'll talk to her."
When Liu Fei'er saw him coming up, her face lit up and she obediently stepped aside.
Li Yundong looked at Kestin, turned to Cao Kefei and said, "Did the talks collapse?"
Cao Kefei suppressed his anger and whispered: "Her conditions are too harsh."
Li Yundong asked: "What conditions?"
Cao Kefei said: "She requested that the second female lead's role be increased over that of the first female lead. In short, she wanted to replace Liu Fei'er as the first female lead."
Li Yundong frowned and had not yet spoken, when Liu Fei'er suddenly whispered: "Sister Cao, I don't have any objections, if the matter can be settled."
Cao Kefei shook his head: "It's not that simple. She also asked for double her current salary."
At this time, Fei'er Liu stopped talking. Kestin's salary was not low to begin with. Now if it is doubled again, the cost of the TV series will surge. And if she doubles it, what about the others? Once this trend starts
, the consequences are disastrous.
Li Yundong asked in a deep voice: "That's all?"
Cao Kefei sneered: "Not only that, she has a huge appetite, and she also demands 30% of the profit share after the TV series is sold in the future!"
Liu Fei'er said in shock: "She is really crazy! No one with a little bit of intelligence would make such a request! She got more than the investors alone! Who does she think she is? The Oscar-winning actress
?”
Cao Kefei sneered repeatedly and said nothing.
Li Yundong laughed instead: "I understand, Mr. Cao, if you trust me, just leave it to me to handle it, okay?"
Cao Kefei hesitated for a moment and was about to speak. At this time, Director Song next to him came up and complained to Li Yundong with a reproachful look on his face: "Hey, who are you? You want to point fingers as soon as you come here? You didn't see that we have enough here.
The chaos is annoying enough? Please look in the mirror and don’t add to their chaos, okay?”
Li Yundong didn't look at him, looked directly at Cao Kefei, and asked in a deep voice: "Mr. Cao, you can make your own decision!"
Cao Kefei looked at Li Yundong intently, and her mind was racing with thoughts. She recalled that when she first met Li Yundong, the boy in front of her was so young that he was still shy, but at this time he had grown into an upright man, broad and broad.
His shoulders can protect him from the wind and rain.
Cao Kefei looked at Li Yundong's gentle eyes, and for some reason, his heart gradually calmed down, as if as long as this boy took action, he could settle anything no matter what.
Cao Kefei nodded slightly and said softly: "Then I'll leave it to you."
Director Song on the side has always had a good impression of Cao Kefei. When he saw Cao Kefei looking at Li Yundong very ambiguously, he felt more and more unhappy. In addition, the matter in front of him was even related to the life and death of the crew and Cao Kefei's company. He couldn't help but become anxious.
: "Mr. Cao, you don't know how to do it, right? You can't do this if you seek medical treatment in a hurry?"
Cao Kefei turned around and shouted in a low voice: "I am responsible for the decisions I make! Shut up!"
Today, Cao Kefei's beauty was so stunning that when Director Song was shouted at by her, he immediately felt a murderous and decisive aura rushing towards him, and was forced to swallow back whatever he wanted to say.
Li Yundong received Cao Kefei's approval. He turned to Liu Feier and smiled: "You can be my translator."
Before Liu Fei'er could say anything, Director Song sneered. He looked like he was watching the fun. He sneered in his heart: Humph, you have a hairless mouth and can't do your job well! This pretty boy can't even speak English?
While he was sneering, other staff in the studio noticed what was going on here and gathered around, wanting to see how this too-young boy would handle the crisis in front of him.