Chapter 252: Enter Production

The studio needs to connect all major resources and channels.

Cheng Chen explained the concept of a studio in detail to Gao Yuanyuan, who listened with bright, eager eyes.

Seeing the longing in her eyes, Cheng Chen smiled and said:

"Interested?"

Gao Yuanyuan nodded:

"It's basically like starting your own company, but you don't have to worry about its reputation.

After all, the affiliated company handles that, and the fee you draw from each drama is kind of like… uh… protection money? Sounds kind of interesting."

Cheng Chen nodded and said:

"Yeah, you don't need to worry about resources—Xinghuo can help you find them… Don't rush to refuse, we're just partners.

You have your own influence, and all of Xinghuo's dramas need that—mutual benefit, how about it?"

In fact, if Gao Yuanyuan set up a studio affiliated with Xinghuo, it would be the best option.

After all, Xinghuo isn't unknown in the industry now; once The Langya List airs, it will surely rival Tangren.

But Gao Yuanyuan didn't want to, and with the condition of taking a stake in Hua Yi, it would definitely attract many people.

"As for how to negotiate with Hua Yi, I suggest you don't rush now—wait a month or two; by then, Hua Yi will be desperate and will accept your terms."

Cheng Chen proposed.

Hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan nodded, then suddenly smiled and said:

"I just realized how sneaky you are—Wang Jinghua hasn't even left Hua Yi yet, and the real crisis hasn't even shown up.

In one or two months, Hua Yi will be in total chaos; going over then feels like taking advantage of their misfortune."

Gao Yuanyuan didn't know Hua Yi would throw itself into disarray in one or two months because of this.

But seeing Cheng Chen so confident, she naturally believed him—after all, nothing Cheng Chen had ever predicted had ever failed to come true.

Hearing her say that, Cheng Chen clutched his chest and feigned outrage:

"My heart hurts! I'm giving you strategic advice to secure your profit, and you call me a scheming advisor—ah, my heart aches!"

"Stop acting. I wonder how Directors Zhang and Feng ever cast you with such terrible acting. @Jinghua/Book Pavilion·Error-free first release~~"

Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes—she was already used to Cheng Chen's occasional antics.

"Can't I just be good-looking?"

Cheng Chen smirked.

He expected her to tease him, but instead, she solemnly turned his face toward her, staring into his dark eyes, lips slightly parted, and said:

"Mm, you really are handsome—features sharp, skin clean and clear, very handsome…"

Before Cheng Chen could react, she pressed her lips to his cheek, then picked up the book she'd set down and resumed reading.

But the flush on her cheeks revealed her inner state was far from calm…

"Hey! How dare you ambush me? I'll teach you, you flower-snatching rogue!"

He scooped up Gao Yuanyuan and carried her toward the bedroom as she screamed.

"Ah, it's still daytime…"

"Who told you to tease me? This is what you asked for!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, okay?"

"Too late!"

Gao Yuanyuan's screams turned into muffled sobs.

She was thoroughly bullied!

…

After staying in Jingcheng for over a week, Gao Yuanyuan left for Shancheng to film an advertisement.

The moment Gao Yuanyuan left, Lao Mou Zi called.

Curse of the Golden Flower is moving into production early.

Moving into production early is common in large-scale dramas, to help actors adjust into their roles ahead of time.

Usually it lasts between half a month to a month.

The crew's first stop is Shancheng.

This was Cheng Chen's second time in Shancheng.

The first time, he appeared as a guest singer at Hua Zai's concert; the second was filming Crazy Stone.

Back then, he'd been in Shancheng only for work and never explored much.

This time, filming Curse of the Golden Flower, Cheng.