Chapter 723: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 724: The Marginal Person in the Farming Novel (26)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

The new novel was being written with great enthusiasm, and Shen Yao suddenly felt her inspiration overflowing, with the writing ideas in her mind becoming clearer than ever before.

Wow

So I really have a talent for storytelling? It seems I should put more effort into writing in the future. Anyway, after finishing one thing, I need some rest and adjustment time. Using my rest time to write novels to reward my old book fans who support me seems like a very good arrangement.

Shen Yao felt happily satisfied, and the readers who read her new book and successfully joined the fandom also looked happily satisfied. They were now mutually devoted to each other, and anyway, both sides felt very happy.

This newly opened novel's story wasn't long, and Shen Yao spent most of her leisure time every day updating the novel content. This led to the fact that when Shen Yao left the mountain again, this new novel had already reached the concluding stage.

Shen Yao simply finished writing all the content of the novel and uploaded it before leaving Jing Shi, and also set the update time by the way, so as not to forget this matter when she was busy.

Splash splash—

Outside, the rain pattered down, and Shen Yao appeared at a factory building located in the suburbs. This was the filming location of the new drama "No One Survives."

The director was naturally Zhou You, who had previously finished filming "Speed Forward."

The opportunity to cooperate with Jiang Han Zhou was not just once but three times in total. Right now Jiang Han Zhou was temporarily unable to free himself, and coincidentally Shen Yao was quite interested in this project, so she eagerly came over to join the crew with the director.

The release time of "Speed Forward" was around the end of this year. Currently, they were rushing to produce the post-production and discuss promotion. Since there was still plenty of time, the director didn't throw himself into it and ignore other projects.

"Director Zhou"

"Shen Producer"

Since they last parted, both sides looked like long time no see. Although they were a bit unfamiliar at first, once they gradually opened up and talked things through, the two of them seemed to have returned to the time of old friends.

Whether it was "The Journey to the Afterlife" that made Director Zhou You win the Best Director Award, or "Speed Forward" which had finished filming and would be released around the end of the year, Shen Yao had participated in a large part of the content of both.

She and Director Zhou You got along well. At least the two of them wouldn't have major communication conflicts due to incompatible ideas. A stable crew was the best reassurance.

Jiang Han Zhou let Shen Yao be in charge of the production of this movie precisely because of this.

"No One Survives"

It sounded like a suspense film, but in fact it was a film mixed with some supernatural elements, using the human tendency toward suspicion and distrust. Eventually, for various reasons, the entire main cast was wiped out, leaving the viewers terrified.

Originally Jiang Han Zhou was not very optimistic about this type of project, especially suspense themes in the film industry. Basically, they either flopped big or flopped small, and there were few times when one could make money from this type of project.

Director Zhou You, however, really liked this story. After getting the script, he urgently wanted to film it and present it to all the audiences.

It couldn't be said that the two had produced conflicts and disagreements. It could only be said that this movie was the result of compromise between both parties. Even the investment and business solicitation within it was not entirely under Jiang Han Zhou's responsibility. It was just that, considering distribution, he held the largest share. Otherwise, Shen Yao wouldn't have been able to join this crew as a producer.

The two simply communicated about issues regarding the crew. Among them, Director Zhou You was worried that weather reasons would delay relevant filming, causing extended time and tight funds.

He knew he currently didn't have enough ability to single-handedly shoulder all investment and business solicitation. Therefore, this time he chose compromise, and there was also some worry hidden within.

"Director Zhou, no need to worry. This script is relatively innovative compared to traditional endings. It can be said to be original. Moreover, quite a bit of the screenwriter's ingenuity has been added. I believe that after release, there will be relevant enthusiasts who will enjoy it." Suspense dramas are niche, but not without a market. At worst, they earn a little less. Before finishing the three commercial movies of cooperation, they were reluctant to let Director Zhou's reputation be ruined.

Shen Yao's reassurance couldn't make Director Zhou completely rest assured. However, since things had come to this, besides seriously filming this suspense movie well, he seemed to have no other path to take.

Moreover, Zhou You was also confident he could film it well. He was the Best Director (although there was some water content here, but without real substance, no amount of buying influence would work). How could he possibly film poorly the subject he was best at? (His debut claim to fame was relying on suspense films to open his reputation. It's just that suspense films had no future later, so he had to lower his head and switch careers, trying literary films that could bring reputation.)

Watching Director Zhou You get into character in a second, then turn his head to start directing the staff to set up the scene, Shen Yao glanced around with a strange expression, finally found a folding chair, opened it, and sat down.

Not far away, a staff member saw Shen Yao and hurriedly put on a smiling face, coming over to greet her.

After all, she was a producer. Shen Yao was not only responsible for major matters in the crew, but also for some insignificant small matters. In short, for anything regarding the crew, one could go to her.

The staff members of the crew were people Director Zhou You often worked with.

The relationship between both parties was deep, and they all knew what kind of temperament Shen Yao herself was. Those who dared to come over and curry favor had confidence, thinking that if they could catch the east wind of this producer, their future work wouldn't be without prospects.

Compared to Director Zhou You needing to rest for a period after finishing a film, and then doing post-production, preparing for release, conducting promotional activities, etc., Shen Producer had the ability to start a new drama at any time.

Like a certain assistant director from their crew before, now he could independently take on dramas to film, and it was still a good job introduced by Shen Producer.

Although they said their abilities couldn't compare to this assistant director, doing some things on a daily basis was no problem. Since that was the case, why not curry favor with Shen Producer?

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao hadn't expected herself to be this popular. Although this was an inevitable result after becoming famous, it still exceeded her imagination somewhat.

She distributed some not very important but somewhat miscellaneous tasks to staff members whose abilities were decent but just lacked an opportunity to perform. Shen Yao didn't say much, but with practical actions she showed that she really could give out many benefits.

For a while, the atmosphere of the entire crew became livelier.

Although celebrity actors always had many people around them, it didn't mean there was no one around the director and producer. Even because this was a buyer's market, people behind the scenes with capital would become even more sought after.

Zhou You even deliberately muttered because of this. It was unknown whether he was really mocking or just using it as an excuse to speak the truth.

"This one isn't honest either." Previously, he was still propped up relying on Jiang Han Zhou's marketing and methods.

Right now, with no achievements and no capital, he dared to act willfully.

Tsk tsk tsk

Was this men's confidence? It was simply inexplicable.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao felt the system's complaints were a bit harsh. It couldn't be said like that.

Director Zhou You was still quite good. Although there were more male directors than female directors in this circle, and in personal ability there were more or less some defects, this director in front of her still had some self-awareness.

It was just that seeing the crew's eldest brother's position change hands, and he had received honor, filming "Speed Forward" which had good internal reactions, and would probably make box office money, so when facing himself he was a little bit carried away.

Shen Yao considered herself a thoughtful person. As long as it wasn't openly giving her a bad face in public, she wouldn't mind so much.

No matter what Director Zhou You thought in his heart, for now just treat it as him joking.

System:...

Was this a bit too much self-comfort? The other party might not be so kind.

"Better to do less than more. Finish this suspense film early. I have other arrangements to be busy with." Cooperation has a set limit. In the future, there might only be a few opportunities to nod and meet in public. Why take it so seriously?

Overall, the crew of "No One Survives" was much quieter than other crews.

Because it was a suspense drama with a moderate budget, the main cast were all veteran actors; their individual fan counts couldn't compare to traffic stars, but just showing their faces was a box-office guarantee—at least most audiences would give them face and come try the flavor.

Director Zhou You wasn't really carried away either; during casting he also considered box-office concerns, there wouldn't be actors who put audiences off, nor would he stuff in unworthy resource actors for various reasons.

The big shots clocked in and out at fixed times and places every day; after finishing their scenes, they would still discuss with one another until everything in the abandoned factory was filmed, and only then did the crew take everyone to another location to shoot other content.

During this period Shen Yao stayed with the crew, occasionally going out.

It was an investment from Hongshi Network's side, sending over a project proposal for her to review and oversee.

Shen Yao:...

Because the script and screenwriter were provided by Hongshi Network, while the director and the rest of the crew were actively sought out, and the remaining actor roles were selected online, Shen Yao couldn't help but admire this step Hongshi Network had taken; at least related controversy had been stirred up, and she estimated the buzz inside wouldn't be small.

Hiss

Was this another effort after tasting the sweetness of "Actor Starlight Road"?

One could only say Hongshi Network had something going for it; it was just unknown whether this something could support them charging into the entertainment industry and smoothly making back their money.

"Host, still thinking about Hongshi Network?" The system looked at its host's distracted appearance, not understanding what there was to ponder about Hongshi Network.

If you want to enter the industry, just enter it; the entertainment industry is such a vast blue sea, still undeveloped, Hongshi Network is ambitious and wants to come in for a share of the pie, and it won't harm its own host's interests.

Shen Yao nodded and shook her head; not far ahead was the filming site; "I can't quite figure out Hongshi Network's operations," small-time messing around?!

Such a huge capital, with an even more powerful parent company behind it, asking her to come look at a few small investments—it was more like throwing out children's toys.

"They won't have other plans, will they?" Simply not stating it clearly to her?

Why?

"Maybe they're afraid we'd notice that Hongshi Network wants to cooperate with other production companies," Jiang Han Zhou appeared opposite Shen Yao; on his face, though looking somewhat tired, the smile was still very relaxed.

Busy and bustling; the variety show Jiang Han Zhou valued had accumulated strength and was now fully on track, not needing Jiang Han Zhou to watch it constantly.

Compared to Shen Yao's "Actor Starlight Road," Jiang Han Zhou's variety show was somewhat late to bloom; the initial buzz wasn't particularly high, and in the middle there was even a period of negative growth, but later the reputation gradually recovered, attracting many investors and advertisers.

Jiang Han Zhou's variety show had a different positioning from Shen Yao's; Jiang Han Zhou's wasn't divided into seasons, but was a long-term variety show; barring accidents, it would air every week; when artists recorded, they might gather together to uniformly record multiple episodes, and it could be considered a golden hen that could keep laying eggs without stopping.

"Which production company does Hongshi Network want to cooperate with?" There shouldn't be anyone more suitable than Jiang Han Zhou as both investor and producer, right?

Hongshi Network just wanted to make more money; if they really cooperated with other production companies, who would bear the loss?

Shen Yao thought Hongshi Network was thinking too much; which film and television production company in the entertainment industry wasn't a crafty old hand? Hongshi Network, a newcomer rich second-generation stupid person, wasn't afraid of being cleaned out completely?

"It's not that serious; Hongshi Network is backed by a domestic short-video giant," Jiang Han Zhou smiled as he poured Shen Yao a drink, meaning don't look at the monk's face but at the Buddha's face; right now short videos are rising, online dramas have obvious advantages; offending such a fathead who holds a large amount of IP and lacks no funds would make finding the next one very difficult.

If it were Jiang Han Zhou, he would definitely cooperate seriously with Hongshi Network; one side provides money and resources, the other finds people responsible for promotion; double swords combined, earning money together.

Presumably other film and television production companies in the entertainment industry think the same way.

At least for now he wouldn't change his mind much; if there really were changes in the future, by then Hongshi Network estimated that even if cheated, it wouldn't suffer a skin-and-bone injury.

Entering the circle to mix, one must be willing to gamble and accept defeat. One can't expand infinitely just because someone's family is big and business is great; situations like Jiang Han Zhou and Feng Chen, where development goes smoothly all the way, are not common; basically there will be some hardships, and ultimately it depends on whether one can get past them.

Shen Yao picked up the drink in the cup and tasted it; the soda tasted good; her memory began to drift away, and she couldn't quite remember the last time she had a drink.

The two of them spent relatively more time together this time, because Jiang Han Zhou joined the cast of "No One Survives."

The reason given was that while accompanying Shen Yao, he would supervise the entire crew's work, especially Director Zhou You; they still had two movies without collaboration, to prevent their relationship from breaking down before that; Jiang Han Zhou was more inclined to help "No One Survive" be produced and released smoothly, while not resting in between, shooting the two movies that had been selected early on.

"Will it be too harsh?" Shen Yao worried.

The director wasn't a feelingless tool person; would this capitalist Jiang Han Zhou squeeze too excessively?

Jiang Han Zhou said he wasn't excessive at all; besides, Director Zhou You couldn't wait to finish early; although there weren't major conflicts between the two sides, just dragging on like this, no one could guarantee how things would change in the future.

"Rest assured, I have a sense of proportion."

Jiang Han Zhou raised his hand and pinched his eyebrow, then tidied his clothes, stood up, and went to the director's location not far away.