Chapter 161: I'm a dignified special forces soldier of the Dragon Kingdom Army, you want us to play the little devils?

"Director Su, since the cooperation is confirmed, what about the script?"

Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming asked impatiently.

He came to cooperate on behalf of Central Television, and Duan Duan Jiangping naturally welcomed it.

After all, Su Meng offended them, and not only did they not hold a grudge, they were actually offering benefits.

Anyone who wouldn't want such a good thing is a fool!

For Su Meng, this matter was naturally acceptable.

Although Central Television's investment wasn't much, the ability to air on Central Television Channel 1 was very attractive to him.

Both sides were willing, so the cooperation was naturally a match made in heaven.

It didn't take long for the three parties to basically finalize the cooperation.

Su Meng put in 20 million, wrote, directed, and starred, taking 40% of the shares.

Xinghai Entertainment put in 60 million, acting as the producer and distributor, taking 30% of the shares.

Central Television put in 20 million and provided relevant resources and the broadcast platform, taking 30% of the shares.

Su Meng also agreed with this ratio.

It seemed his share ratio was lower, but with Central Television's help, the quality and influence of this show would surely go up a level.

These were all popularity points, weren't they more important than money?

The basic intention had been finalized, and someone would naturally be responsible for the specific details.

But it wasn't until this moment that Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming realized he hadn't seen the script yet!

"That's right, I, the producer, haven't seen the script either!"

Reminded by Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming, Duan Duan Jiangping realized he hadn't seen the script either!

Even the story outline provided during filing was handled by Su Meng.

Su Meng chuckled and took out his phone.

"Bai Bai Xiaoling, print three copies of our script and send them to the boss's office."

Putting down the phone, he explained.

"This is a man's show, the proportion of female characters is not large, I plan to let Bai Bai Xiaoling play a role, what do you think?"

"Good!" Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin's eyes lit up, and they agreed immediately.

Now Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling was also a Xinghai person, so this was keeping the benefits within the family.

Su Meng, this kid, was really sensible, knowing how to rake benefits into his own bowl.

The two looked at Su Meng with satisfaction from the inside out.

Duan Duan Jiangping even patted his chest and guaranteed.

"Never mind Bai Bai Xiaoling, our company has many artists, just tell me who you like, and I'll arrange it personally!"

"If anyone on set dares to be disrespectful to this director, you just come to me, and I'll deal with them for you!"

Sister Qin also nodded repeatedly.

Since Central Television valued this show so much, it must be at least a high-quality production.

Having more people from her company participate would all be experience!

Su Meng shook his head and said lightly.

"I don't want a single person from our company!"

"I need a large number of veteran actors this time, and those idols in our company?"

"Hehe..."

*Huh?* Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin stiffened, feeling terrible.

*I just praised you for being sensible and knowing how to rake benefits for your own company.*

*Now you're saying you don't want anyone? Does this slap in the face have to be so fast?*

Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming's eyes lit up, and he nodded secretly.

To be honest, he was still a bit worried about Su Meng being the director.

After all, when filming *Flash Girl* last time, Su Meng used all his acquaintances.

This time he was really worried that Su Meng would favor his own people.

But now it seems that although this Su Meng is young, he is still very reliable.

As for Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling participating as a singer, he didn't care.

After all, although this girl is a newcomer, she played the role of Lady Thousand Fingers in *Flash Girl*, and her performance was exceptionally eye-catching.

Besides, Su Meng just said that the proportion of female characters is not large, so she's probably just a vase.

"Boss, Sister Qin, Director Xiang, hello. Teacher Su, this is the script you wanted."

While they were talking, Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling had already walked in with the script.

Su Meng took the script, gave one to each of the three, signaled them to take a look first, and turned to Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling.

"How has your script research been these past two days?"

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling was silent for a long time before slowly spitting out two words.

"Earthy! Real!"

"Not bad!" Su Meng was a bit surprised to hear her answer.

Regarding why this show was successful, countless people in his previous life analyzed it from various angles.

But the two most recognized points were the words "earthy" and "real."

Because it was earthy, it truly restored that arduous and extraordinary era.

Because it was real, every character was portrayed vividly, almost bringing history before their eyes.

It seems this girl really understood the script.

"Then do you have a role you want to play?"

Su Meng was also a bit curious.

Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling thought for a moment and shook her head slowly.

"I can't!"

"This show must have a full cast of veteran actors to truly reach the best state."

"This is your painstaking work, Teacher Su; my acting skills aren't good enough, and forcing myself in will only lower the quality of this show."

"So I'm already satisfied if Teacher Su lets me help out on set and learn from the various teachers."

"Good! Too good!" Before Su Meng could speak, a loud shout suddenly came from the side.

They saw Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming shouting loudly while reading the script.

Su Meng's face turned black.

*Your shout of approval is really at the wrong time.*

*I don't know, they might think I'm the one rejecting Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling.*

"Old Xiang! Old Xiang!" Su Meng called out a few times before waking Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming up.

Looking up at Su Meng, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was full of excitement.

"Director Su! You are really too amazing! This script is really too good!"

"Now I finally know why the Radio and Television Bureau and Central Television dared to make a decision after only seeing the story outline."

"This script is simply god-tier!"

"Although I haven't finished reading it, I can't wait to start working!"

Duan Duan Jiangping also nodded silently, his eyes looking at Su Meng differently.

*This kid can actually write such a good script?*

Only Sister Qin clutched her chest, her face full of heartache.

*My money...*

*It was originally supposed to be split between me and Su Meng, now Central Television is coming to grab money too?*

Only Bai Bai Bai Xiaoling had a faint smile on her face.

*Do you really think they decided on such an important matter just by seeing that thousand-word story outline?*

*I won't tell you that someone has actually already read the script...*

"Second Battalion Commander, where the hell is your Italian artillery?!"

In the office of Xinghai Entertainment, Su Meng shouted at the top of his lungs.

His tone carried a bit of anxiety, a bit of determination, but also a trace of imperceptible hesitation.

A resolute and brave soldier image leaped before their eyes.

"Good!"

Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming couldn't help but stand up and shout loudly.

"Director Su, no wonder you want to play the role of Li Li Yunlong yourself; it turns out you have such a good grasp of this character."

Duan Duan Jiangping and Sister Qin looked at each other, both stunned.

*Su Meng's acting skills, are they really that good?*

*You call this a paralyzed-face boss?*

Filming a drama requires a lot of preparation work, how could it be so easy?

The few of them were together again today, and there were many problems to solve.

The actor problem was naturally the top priority.

Su Meng nodded and explained.

"Of course, my image is definitely not up to standard; I'm too fair and too handsome."

*Emmm...* The few of them suddenly felt something was strange.

*Is he bragging about himself?*

*Oh no, this seems to be the truth.*

Su Meng continued.

"But my makeup skills are pretty good, I'll design the makeup well when the time comes."

Hearing this, Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming's eyes lit up.

"Is that the god-tier face-changing technique?"

Su Meng's makeup skills were heaven-defying!

*Flash Girl* goes without saying.

Just on the Spring Festival Gala stage, he managed to turn himself into an old farmer; if this isn't face-changing, what is?

Su Meng nodded, feeling moved in his heart.

When he first drew the god-tier makeup skill, he had more or less some regrets.

But who could have thought that this makeup skill would be so heaven-defying?

Coupled with the god-tier acting skill he bought last time, the combination produced a wonderful chemical reaction.

It can be said that Su Meng can now basically handle all male characters in film and television dramas.

*Hmm... of course, he can't do children or characters with specific body requirements.*

*After all, this is just makeup, not real seventy-two transformations.*

"Alright, the actor for Li Li Yunlong is decided, then there are the other main characters."

"This... I'm not very familiar with many veteran actors."

"Does the director have any suitable candidates?"

Speaking of this, Su Meng was also a bit awkward.

Although his predecessor was in the entertainment industry, he was in a different circle from the veteran actors.

And as a traffic star, busy playing bosses every day, he naturally wasn't familiar with them.

Since he hadn't been here long after crossing over, Su Meng hadn't had time to learn about them.

Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming raised his hand and said weakly.

"Director Su, that... don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to take your power."

"But after reading the script last night, I have some more suitable candidates."

"So I found some representative film and television clips of them, I originally wanted to recommend them to you..."

"If you like anyone, Central Television will come forward to communicate with them."

"Of course, whether to use them or not is up to you, I'm just making a suggestion."

He seemed afraid that Su Meng would misunderstand, so he explained repeatedly.

Su Meng's eyes lit up.

"Good, let's take a look together in a while."

He wasn't worried at all about what Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming was worried about.

He was happy to have someone share his work.

Besides, with Central Television coming forward to invite them, the probability of these veteran actors participating would be higher.

"Then let's settle this for now, let's take a look in a while."

"The second thing, regarding the shooting location, I have listed the requirements, and someone needs to run around."

"Director Su..." Xiang Xiang Xiang Zhiming couldn't help but speak again.

"Central Television has people everywhere."

"The station director has authorized me to provide assistance when necessary."

"How about I send someone to find a few?"

"Good, Old Xiang." Su Meng was also a bit surprised.

"Central Television is supportive enough this time; if we don't film it well, we'll really let everyone down."

Only Duan Duan Jiangping suddenly felt a sense of heartache.

*Wait, am I not the producer?*

*Am I not the housekeeper?*

*Why does it feel like I've become a bystander now?*

"The third thing, I need a large number of extras!"

Mentioning this problem, Su Meng was also very serious.

In his previous life, the classic nature of *Drawing Sword* was naturally unquestionable.

If there was any regret, it might be that the war scenes were too small.

After all, the crew was too poor at the time, and they started filming with only 9 million in funds.

The large-scale battles of several regiments were only thirty or fifty people on the TV screen.

This time Su Meng didn't have this trouble.

He threw 100 million into it directly.

With money, are you afraid of not being able to film war scenes that are truly close to reality?

As for whether he can hold it together if the scene is big... *God-tier director skill, understand?*