Chapter 2491 - 2280: Almost Mistook Mr. Song for a Scammer_4
Chapter 2491: Chapter 2280: Almost Mistook Mr. Song for a Scammer_4
"Meiyu, you must study hard and learn diligently in the future, and when you grow up, you must repay your mother!" Song Xiaodong said to Chen Meiyu.
"Okay." Chen Meiyu nodded vigorously.
"Go ahead."
Song Xiaoru arranged for Wei Fangfang and Chen Meiyu to temporarily stay at the Su Family, living on the third floor with Kong Siman.
After securing sponsorship from Song Xiaodong and Niu Yun, Zhou Yuanzhi learned Niu Yun intended to be the male lead and wanted him to direct a film. Seeing Niu Yun’s thin frame, Zhou Yuanzhi suddenly had an inspiration to create a story about a frail and bullied child who, through tough training, finally becomes a Grandmaster of the Generation. He then contacted Song Xiaodong, Zhou Yuanzhi, and Zhang Lijiao.
Zhou Yuanzhi first called Song Xiaodong.
"Mr. Song?"
"Hey, it’s Director Zhou!"
"Yes, Mr. Song, I have something to discuss with you!"
"Go ahead and say it."
"Here’s the thing, Mr. Song, didn’t we previously discuss collaborating on a film? I already have a concept now; the script will be ready soon. So I want to invite Shen Jiayan, who we met last time, for an audition at Shudian, to prepare for shooting." Zhou Yuanzhi said to Song Xiaodong.
"Director Zhou, are you planning to start filming so soon?" Song Xiaodong asked Zhou Yuanzhi.
"Boss Niu wants to be the male lead, how can I dare procrastinate? If I wasn’t eager to earn money from Boss Niu, wouldn’t I be out of my mind?" Zhou Yuanzhi replied.
"Hahaha."
"Alright, I’ll notify her to prepare." Song Xiaodong said to Zhou Yuanzhi.
"Actually, Mr. Song, I need extras as well. If you have suitable candidates, you can send them over." Zhou Yuanzhi added.
"Okay!"
After hanging up on Zhou Yuanzhi, Song Xiaodong called Xiao Yingying at the company, "Yingying, Director Zhou wants Shen Jiayan to go to Shudian!"
"What? What for?" Xiao Yingying asked in surprise.
"To shoot a movie, what else; to follow the unspoken rules?" Song Xiaodong said.
"So soon? Didn’t Director Zhou say they might not start shooting anytime soon?" Xiao Yingying asked Song Xiaodong.
"Boss Niu said he wants to be the male lead, so Director Zhou hurried to start filming to earn Boss Niu’s money." Song Xiaodong answered.
"Got it."
After hanging up, Xiao Yingying went to find Shen Jiayan to prepare to head to Beijing.
The next day, Shen Jiayan and her agent Zhao Junsong went to Shudian.
Director Zhou chose Shudian Film and Television City in Minghe as the shooting location.
Shudian Film and Television City is the largest filming base in the country and globally, the only national-level film industry experimental zone in the country, nicknamed Hua Country’s Hollywood.
Located in Minghe Suburban District, 32 kilometers from the city center, it covers an area of over 30 square kilometers. Just the core scenic area spans over 20 square kilometers. It is divided into different zones based on the filming scenes and historical periods, such as Qin Palace, Ming and Qing Palace, Along the River During Qingming Festival, Hong Kong Street, Dream Valley, etc. The vast scale makes one feel like they’re traveling through time and space, enchanting visitors.
Shudian Film and Television City is the largest domestic TV drama shooting center, where most of the country’s film and TV dramas are shot. Many popular dramas originate here. Some even jest that more Japanese soldiers die here in a day than during the eight-year war.
The quality of film and TV works isn’t related to the filming location. Zhou Yuanzhi chose it for its simplicity.
It’s cheap.
Shudian Film and Television City boasts complete scenic architectural setups, abundant extras, props, and well-equipped facilities unbeatable elsewhere. Lower costs mean more profits from Boss Niu.
Although Song Xiaodong invested in this film too, Zhou Yuanzhi felt embarrassed to take advantage of him.
Boss Niu, however, was easy to fool with money aplenty.
"Wow, this place is huge!" Shen Jiayan and Zhao Junsong were astonished by the scale inside as they entered Shudian Film and Television City.
"Yeah..."
The two felt like country folks entering the city for the first time.
Chapter 2283: I’m Her Fan
"Come on, stop gawking, let’s find Director Zhou." Zhao Junsong said to Shen Jiayan.
"What’s the hurry? We still have time!" Shen Jiayan replied to Zhao Junsong.
"Let’s go, if this works out, you’ll be here every day and can take all the time you want to sightsee!" Zhao Junsong said.
"Alright then!"
"I really don’t understand why President Xiao chose you, asking you to dine with Director Zhou. You’re indeed lucky!" Zhao Junsong said to Shen Jiayan.
"I don’t know either. It was surprising that President Xiao suddenly approached me!" Shen Jiayan replied.
"You better work hard; I’m counting on you to succeed!" Zhao Junsong said.
"Succeed in what? It’s uncertain how things will go!"
"How can it be uncertain? President Xiao, Mr. Song, and Director Zhou have already met, and everything’s settled. What changes could there be?" Zhao Junsong said.
"I don’t know, it’s my first time working with such a big director, I’m really nervous!" Shen Jiayan said nervously.
"Don’t worry, Director Zhou has taken a liking to you. Just perform well and show your usual skill."
"Okay."
As they chatted, they arrived at Director Zhou’s crew.
"Director Zhou!" Shen Jiayan approached Director Zhou, who was adjusting the camera for auditions.
"Oh, Miss Shen, you’ve arrived!" Director Zhou seemed surprised at how early Shen Jiayan came.