Chapter 475
As someone who's been there, let me tell you: don't go into the entertainment industry.
I'm afraid you can't withstand it.
Even an absolute paragon of a man, once he enters the entertainment industry, those who can come out completely are one in ten thousand.
Eternal Splendor now is abuzz with flirtatious chatter everywhere, all beautiful young ladies.
Many people, upon seeing Yang Qing, feel hot, undo their chest buttons, and then fan themselves inside.
Even to increase space, they bend over and lift their heads, creating a large gap between clothing and body.
The airflow from a hand-held fan can blow in there, alleviating her stuffy heat.
Yang Qing emphasized in the staff regulations that one must not exploit one's position to impose unwritten rules.
But you can't stop people from being vulgar.
This results in the phenomenon of bad money driving out good.
Fortunately, Yang Qing's artist contracts are tiered, fully guaranteeing the rights of professional artists.
Yang Qing couldn't bear it any longer, so he called Chen Ziqiang over again.
Have him regulate the artists' behavior, one by one, as if they'd rather spread their legs—what does that look like?
Those who are overly lascivious, go ask them if they're interested in shooting erotic films.
If they like it, just sign their contracts over to the adult side.
We must pay attention to the company's atmosphere—what does all this chaos look like?
We aim to be a top-tier film company in the world.
When others come and look, it's like a chicken coop.
How do you let others view us?
Without class, do our artists still have to go out and sell themselves?
What kind of talk is that?
My women must look noble, to be admired from afar, not trifled with—that's what gives us class.
Testing human nature is a foolish decision; human nature simply cannot withstand such tests.
The company must have its own class.
Look at any company that daily arranges for its female artists to go out and accompany drinks—can it grow big and strong, last long?
Without class, he becomes vulgar.
Only third-rate companies resort to these crooked ways.
Moreover, he can't withstand it either; being a man, if this is let loose, the actresses of Eternal Splendor will likely all end up pregnant.
Chen Hong will surely beat him to death.
Chen Ziqiang also often receives harassment from these women; originally he felt fine.
Now, when Yang Qing says it, he knows this matter must be settled.
The thinking within Eternal Splendor must be unified; we cannot indulge these people's shortcuts.
After Yang Qing left, Chen Ziqiang pondered for a long time.
Simply saying it outright won't work; mainly it's the atmosphere that's causing it.
He can't enforce it via company regulations; that would be costly, ineffective, and would affect the relationship between actors and the company.
It's best to let them self-monitor and self-correct.
The company can just sit back and watch the tigers fight.
So he decided to create an artist quality system to adjust casting weights.
Points deducted for chaotic private life, points added for self-discipline and purity.
Points added for diligent work, points deducted for putting on airs at work.
In short, those with good image, hardworking, and who don't cause trouble for the company are good employees.
Give opportunities to those who are down-to-earth, oppose unfair competition.
When Chen Ziqiang's quality system came out, some were happy, some were worried.
Those who are not down-to-earth felt their prospects were cut off.
Those who work hard breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time began to monitor those who don't follow the conventional path.
The atmosphere of Eternal Splendor changed dramatically in an instant.
Chen Hong was very pleased; what she disliked most was all the messy goings-on inside Eternal Splendor.
Unexpectedly, Yang Qing, like a roundworm in her belly, immediately set about changing things.
And those who were unwilling received an olive branch from the Eden Film Company.
Chen Ziqiang watched as some wanton Rou Dan turned and entered Eden.
He revealed a lewd smile.
Li Hanxiang also became overjoyed, suddenly finding so many high-quality women.
He happily sought out Chen Ziqiang.
President Chen, I never expected your methods to be so clever.
Not only did you solve Eternal Splendor's big trouble, you also solved Eden's actor problem.
Coincidentally, my script for 'The Battle of the Harmony Sect and the Joy Temple' is already finished.
We'll start shooting right away.
President Chen, just wait to earn money.
That guy also laughed lewdly.
The two understood each other tacitly.
The people of Eden Garden, upon seeing that the director was Li Hanxiang, became wildly excited.
However, in Eden Garden, Li Hanxiang does not go by Li Hanxiang; he is called Jiaten Ying.
This film, because it is directed by a master like Jiaten Ying, was shot very professionally.
Many of the actors were recruited from various major companies, and their acting was also very good.
Thus the whole film looks gorgeous but not obscene.
It also explains the origin and content of the Buddhist Joyful Technique, and further details what yin-yang harmony is.
It largely gives the feeling of a popular science educational film.
The film was shot quickly; it was completed in just one week.
Three days of editing and post-production.
In ten days' time, a film was produced.
Soon after, Great Battle of the Joyful Union Sect and the Happy Temple was screened at midnight shows.
Gangdao had never seen such a high-quality erotic film before, and it quickly sparked a viewing frenzy.
That same day it achieved a box office of 160,000, a good result.
Jiaten Ying was greatly encouraged.
This time he intends to produce an even more nude film,
The actors signed from those living comfortably have already arrived.
The content is about an event that occurred in a village during the 1930s-40s of the last century.
Many young men went to the front lines; Shanben, a half-grown boy, stayed behind due to an eye ailment, becoming the story of the entire mountain village's coveted prize.
The actresses living comfortably are of high quality, each one full of charm.
Jiaten Ying shoots with extreme excitement.
It was filmed in less than three days.
This film cannot be released, but Great Battle of the Joyful Union Sect and the Happy Temple has already generated great heat.
It attracted the attention of many publishers.
When the new film is brought out, many people will no longer be calm.
They have never seen such a high-quality practical-action film before.
"Mr. Jiaten, I like seeing foreign-blonde films; in Yingjiang you can surely make a fortune."
Jiaten guaranteed.
"There is no problem at all."
"You only need to wait one month, and you can get the master tape."
The merchant was very pleased.
"Pleasant cooperation, Mr. Jiaten; you are the greatest artist."
Director Li greatly enjoyed such flattery.
This is his career.
Foreign-blonde actresses are not hard to find; there are too many people wanting to become famous overnight.
Jiaten works hard here to shoot films.
Chen Ziqiang works hard counting money on the other side.
He practically counts money until his hands cramp.
The midnight screening of Great Battle of the Joyful Union Sect and the Happy Temple actually created a box office of over one million.
The midnight screening of 'The Great Battle of the Harmony Sect and the Joy Temple' actually generated a box office of over one million.
You should know that such a film belongs to niche cinema; it cannot be advertised upon release and is still a midnight showing.
Having several hundred thousand would already be a miracle.
Who would have thought it could reach over a million?
This does not even count the money from selling videotapes.
Videotapes—distributors are also very enthusiastic; selling several hundred to tens of millions is no problem.
Calculated this way, the value created by such a film that is produced in ten days to half a month is in no way inferior to that of ordinary movies.
Calculated this way, the value created by such a film that comes out every ten days or so is not at all inferior to that of ordinary movies.
The future is limitless, ah!
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