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Chapter 137 Surprise, Request

Chen Jingyuan didn't give the two of them the script beforehand, just to give them a sense of familiarity.

The TV series "Blossoms" is a reflection of Shanghai in the 90s.

It just so happens that Hu Ge and Tang Yan are both from Shanghai, so they should be the ones who can relate the most.

This is also a major reason why two people were chosen for the roles!

Both of them experienced Shanghai in the 90s to some extent, so they have their own unique perspectives.

In addition, another important role was played by Ma Yili, who is also from Shanghai.

Having also lived through the 90s, he fits the role perfectly.

We've already discussed it beforehand, and there's absolutely no problem with me appearing in the show.

It just so happens that Ma Yili has just finished filming "The First Half of My Life," a drama that will earn her the Best Actress award at the 24th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards.

It hasn't started airing yet, but inviting people in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.

However, Ma Yili is still less popular than Hu Ge and Tang Yan.

"Mr. Chen, this script is excellent!"

While Chen Jingyuan was lost in thought, Hu Ge spoke up first.

As an actor, I have a way of judging whether a script is good or bad, especially since this subject matter is very unique.

It turns out to be a drama about the street business battles and the changes of the times in Shanghai in the 90s.

This subject matter was quite unexpected for Hu Ge, who had previously thought that "Blossoms" was an urban drama.

Hu Ge now only chooses scripts with depth, and she really likes the script in front of her.

As a native of Shanghai, I have a deeper understanding of the script.

Tang Yan, standing to the side, looked at Hu Ge with surprise.

The two were friends, and Chen Jingyuan had previously invited Hu Ge to pick up Tang Yan.

The two did talk about the collaboration in the car, and Hu Ge seemed rather laid-back.

They didn't immediately accept the invitation just because Chen Jingyuan was the president of Tencent Pictures; instead, they planned to see how things went.

Now she's even more proactive than her!

Of course, Tang Yan has the ability to appreciate scripts, and she can tell that this script is good.

It's quite difficult to capture the feel of the 90s in a film.

"The director is Li Muge, who previously directed 'My Youth Meets You'."

"Even though it's a drama from the 90s, there's still no problem with the filming capabilities."

...

Chen Jingyuan's voice rang out at that very moment.

These words startled both Hu Ge and Tang Yan. They weren't fools, and suddenly they understood a lot.

It's obvious that in order to improve director Li Muge's ability to handle period dramas, he started with a period drama as a practice project.

Rich and powerful!

This was their preconceived notion; no matter which film company it was, they needed to consider things carefully before starting a project.

It's not easy for a director to get a chance, let alone make a special film to improve their directing skills.

"Mr. Chen, Director Li Muge is fine."

Tang Yan began by saying that Director Li Mugo has been in the industry for almost ten years.

They had achieved some success before, and with the support of Tencent Penguin Pictures, things were going well.

Chen Jingyuan had no idea what Tang Yan and the other person were thinking, but he wasn't investing in a project specifically for Li Muge.

"My Youth Meets You" is a rare dark horse that has achieved both critical and commercial success.

As the three continued chatting, Hu Ge and Tang Yan gained a deeper understanding of the "Blossoms" project.

For a project like "Blossoms," with an investment potentially exceeding 400 million yuan, there's a lot of preparation to be done beforehand.

Chen Jingyuan's level of importance is self-evident; otherwise, he wouldn't have invited Hu Ge and Tang Yan in person.

For most projects, Li Muge would be sufficient, but considering Li Muge's reputation, inviting Hu Ge and Tang Yan might take a considerable amount of time.

After careful consideration, he personally went to Shanghai!

After learning more about the "Blossoms Shanghai" project, Hu Ge and Tang Yan basically decided to take on the role.

The details, including the salary, are what we'll discuss next.

However, Chen Jingyuan was more generous than expected, paying both of them top-tier salaries without haggling over a few million more.

The specific negotiations were handled by professionals from Tencent Penguin Pictures and Hu Ge's studio.

For Chen Jingyuan, it was not a problem to spend more money knowing that "Blossoms" was a success.

Moreover, before his rebirth, Wang Jiawei spent three years revising and revising the film "Blossoms Shanghai".

Chen Jingyuan doesn't need it; this reduces costs significantly compared to the original plan.

After talking for more than two hours, we've pretty much finalized everything.

It went even more smoothly than I had imagined!

Neither Tang Yan nor Hu Ge mentioned Yang Mi.

It's not exactly a secret within the entertainment industry that Chen Jingyuan and Yang Mi have a relationship.

Tianhe Studio has given Jaywalk artists many opportunities in the past.

Especially when Chen Jingyuan trended on Weibo, Yang Mi even reposted it.

It can be said that Yang Mi played a part in Chen Jingyuan's high popularity.

It's said that Hu Ge and Yang Mi once had a close relationship, but now they're only maintaining a polite distance.

Chen Jingyuan was a little emotional at this point; Yang Mi had really broken up with quite a few people.

From the earliest Teddy Sisters group to Tang Yan and others now.

There's also the infamous wedding candy incident, which remains a stain on Yang Mi's reputation that she can't refute to this day.

Large boxes of Ferrero Rocher were given to A-list celebrities, while small boxes of Ferrero Rocher were given to Liu Shishi and others.

For smaller brands, they only offer small macarons, and their regular partners are limited to regular milk candy and Alpenliebe candy.

Chen Jingyuan couldn't help but feel a little sentimental, because if it weren't for his connection with Dilraba, he and Yang Mi wouldn't have much of a relationship.

Given his current status, he can probably maintain his friendly relationship with Yang Mi.

"We can't let Dilraba learn a personality like Yang Mi's."

Chen Jingyuan couldn't help but think to himself, "One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black."

Without dwelling on the matter, he went directly to the airport to return to Shenzhen after the meeting.

However, Hu Ge and Tang Yan did not rush to leave, and their relationship remained very good.

Since we rarely get together, we'll definitely chat for a while!

Because Chen Jingyuan had just left, the two inevitably talked about him.

"Young, capable individuals who control resources are highly sought after within the industry."

"This is quite normal; there's no shortage of ambitious people in the industry."

...

Hu Ge and Tang Yan were not unaware of the situation in the entertainment industry, and they had some understanding of Chen Jingyuan's situation.

"I heard that President Chen has a connection with Dilraba."

Tang Yan shared a piece of gossip with Hu Ge, which she had heard about before.

It's because she and Yang Mi used to have a good relationship.

"President Chen's attitude was very sincere; he doesn't seem like someone who would let personal matters interfere with public affairs."

Hu Ge spoke slowly, seemingly lost in thought, clearly aware of the conflict between Tang Yan and Yang Mi.

Tang Yan nodded in response to Hu Ge's words.

She understood Hu Ge's words; there was no need to worry about President Chen possibly making any underhanded moves.

Tang Yan still believes it; she has collaborated with Tencent Video many times.

next day

Photos of Hu Ge, Tang Yan, and Chen Jingyuan having a gathering went viral.

The news that they were seemingly discussing some projects has attracted a lot of attention from netizens.

For example, Hu Ge and Tang Yan's fans are very excited!

Chen Jingyuan's projects are the kind that are guaranteed to succeed; at least they won't fail.

The fact that this can be guaranteed has many fans looking forward to it.

"Looking forward to their next collaboration!"

"Mr. Chen's project is relatively secure."

"I hope Mr. Chen can take a closer look at my brother."

...

Fans flooded the comments section of this trending topic with messages, and even recommended their favorite celebrities.

Unfortunately, Chen Jingyuan doesn't have a personal account; he can only tag Tencent Video or Tencent Pictures Entertainment's official accounts.

Penguin Tower

Chen Jingyuan looked puzzled; he was being photographed while dining in a private room.

"The paparazzi are really something!"

Chen Jingyuan murmured softly, "Let it trend on the hot search list, it's a good way to warm up for 'Blossoms'!"

Anyway, there are available time slots, and preparations can begin half a month in advance.

Having experience with the period drama "My Youth Meets You", Li Muge and the entire crew were relatively relaxed.

It will be at most a month before the machine is turned on!

Bro, you actually came to Shanghai!

Why didn't you stay a couple more days? I'll be back soon.

However, just as Chen Jingyuan was thinking, he received a message from Chen Keke.

Chen Keke clearly sent the message after seeing it trending on social media.

Let's get together again in a while!

Chen Jingyuan replied to Chen Keke with a message.

Several projects are about to be broadcast, including "The Eternal Love" and "My Youth Meets You".

He is extremely busy, including whether Tencent Pictures' relocation of its Shanghai office will be approved.

However, after this period is over, there should still be plenty of free time.

[Bro, could you give my roommate two roles?]

Chen Keke suddenly made a request, which was probably the real issue.

Upon receiving this information, Chen Jingyuan was taken aback. He wasn't stupid; he probably figured that Chen Keke wanted to help her friend.

Chen Keke previously mentioned that she had a good relationship with her roommates, who were all intelligent people.

Considering Chen Keke's connections at school, even though her two roommates haven't signed with Lan Ke Studio, they can still be given a chance.

For example, some supporting roles or third female leads are still worth considering, provided that you can pass the audition.

Brother, please!

[Red envelope, jpg]

Seeing that Chen Jingyuan didn't answer, Chen Keke decided to bribe him with a red envelope.

"Not easy!"

Chen Jingyuan's face showed many strange expressions; it was quite rare for him to get money from his sister.

Although the red envelope only contains 200 yuan, it is the maximum limit for WeChat.

Chen Jingyuan replied to his sister with a message and finally agreed!