Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 230 Project Arrangement

On January 5, Gravity's domestic box office surpassed 800 million RMB, and its global box office surpassed 700 million USD.

Fu Yibai is reviewing documents in his office.

"Knock knock knock".

"Enter."

Ning Hao hurriedly pushed the door open and entered.

"It's you."

Are you done with work?

"Senior brother, please take a look at the script that Xiaona and I worked on."

He excitedly placed the script on Fu Yibai's desk.

"Please sit down first, let me take a look."

Fu Yibai picked up the script; the cover had three large characters—"No Man's Land."

Upon seeing this name, Fu Yibai's heart skipped a beat.

He never expected that Ning Hao would spend half a year tinkering and produce this script.

In his previous life, Ning Hao was tormented to the point of wishing for death by writing "No Man's Land" due to censorship issues.

Fu Yibai took a deep breath and opened the script to read it carefully.

The story takes place in a fictional western desert region and revolves around a lawyer's journey of redemption. The plot is tight, the conflicts are intense, and the characters are vividly portrayed. It does indeed have Ning Hao's consistent dark humor and profound meaning.

But the more he looked, the more Fu Yibai frowned.

The script's depiction of the darker side of human nature, violent scenes, and subtle satire of the system are like sharp thorns, foreshadowing the difficulties and obstacles it will face during the censorship process.

He could almost picture the red revision requests on the review report.

"How is it, Senior Brother?"

Seeing that he had put down the script, Ning Hao eagerly pressed him for details, his eyes full of anticipation.

Fu Yibai pondered for a moment, then lightly tapped the table with his fingertips.

"The story itself is excellent; it's up to your standards."

but…

Have you thought about the problems it might face?

This subject matter, these expressions—it's far too sensitive.

The excitement on Ning Hao's face faded somewhat, replaced by stubbornness.

"I know there are risks, but artistic expression should not be restricted."

Xiao Na and I felt that some things had to be told.

Fu Yibai stared silently at the script in front of him, his fingers tapping rhythmically on it.

"Since you insist, then send it up."

However, you should be mentally prepared.

The path of review and approval will likely be far from smooth.

Fu Yibai gently pushed the script back to Ning Hao, his tone solemn.

Ning Hao opened his mouth, but then stopped himself from speaking.

In the end, he said nothing and prepared to leave.

Fu Yibai watched his retreating figure, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally spoke a few words before he left.

"If the review process really doesn't work, come to me and I'll think of a solution."

Ning Hao paused, turned around and gave Fu Yibai a deep look, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave the office.

After Ning Hao left, Fu Yibai quickly reviewed the remaining documents.

He then opened the system and began exchanging scripts.

TV series: *The Myth*, *My Chief and My Regiment*

Web series: The Silent Truth

Movies: *Flying Swords of Dragon Gate*, *Finding Mr. Right*

There were five scripts in total, costing 1 influence points.

There are currently 3.5 points remaining.

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Wang, please come to my office."

Zhao Qi and Wang Peng soon walked in from outside the door.

"Mr. Fu."

"Do Director Lin and Director Lu have any projects this year?"

Chenxi doesn't restrict directors from taking on outside projects, so Fu Yibai needs to confirm whether the two people are available first.

Director Lin and Director Lu are currently filming on location.

Director Lu is expected to wrap up filming in February, while Director Lin is filming a TV series, which takes longer and is expected to wrap up in April.

"Um……

That works too, there's still time.

Thus, these scripts are the company's projects for this year.

"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" was directed by Lu Yang and is positioned as a co-production.

Mr. Zhao, go and communicate with China Film Group and Eagle King Entertainment to see how much share they want.

Chenxi can be the main character, Zeng Li can be the female lead, and Chenxi can also be left to play the other female roles.

The male characters will be provided by those two families.

This film, "Finding Mr. Right," is a low-budget romantic comedy, given to director Lin Yufen to practice her skills.

The female lead role goes to Wang Ou.

Fu Yibai handed the two movie scripts to the two men, who glanced at them briefly.

These three are TV series.

The film adaptation of "The Myth" was directed by Zheng Xiaolong, and the role of Princess Yu Shu was given to Bai Bin, who played the Eagle King.

You should contact director Kang Honglei about "My Chief and My Regiment" and ask him if he's interested.

I plan to adapt "The Silent Truth" into a web series and have it streamed by Nebula Video. Therefore, I can choose the director from among the assistant directors in the company.

Regarding roles, ask any of the company's artists if they are willing to take the role; if not, select from outside.

Okay, that's all. You guys figure it out.

The two took the script and left.

Not long after the two left, Fu Yibai's phone rang.

Mr. Cai.

Fu Yibai picked up the phone with some confusion, wondering why this woman would suddenly contact him.

"Hello, Mr. Cai."

"Mr. Fu, are you busy?"

"Just finished working, is there anything you need, Mr. Cai?"

Fu Yibai leaned back in his chair, his tone calm.

"I do need to speak with Mr. Fu."

Sugarman is preparing to launch "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3".

I wonder if Chenxi plans to get involved this time?

"The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3"?

"How much of a share did President Cai reserve for Chenxi?"

"Haha, with the relationship between our two families, how much share Mr. Fu wants is just a matter of a word, isn't it?"

Cai Yinong spoke generously, but Fu Yibai was not going to believe her nonsense.

If he really asks for an exorbitant amount, she will definitely find all sorts of excuses to refuse.

"Mr. Cai, you're too kind."

Fu Yibai smiled, his fingers unconsciously twirling the pen.

"We had a very pleasant collaboration on 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1,' and we are certainly interested in 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3.'"

"Mr. Cai can decide on the share, but I'd like to arrange for two people to go in. Is that alright?"

"No problem, of course no problem."

However, I wonder who Mr. Fu wants to arrange?

"Yang Mi and Tang Yan."

When Cai Yinong heard that it was these two people, she was immediately delighted.

Tang Yan became incredibly popular after "My Love from the Star" aired.

Although Yang Mi is not as famous as Tang Yan, everyone knows that last year Chenxi produced a TV series and a movie for Yang Mi.

The film was even directed by Fu Yibai himself, which shows that he is going to give it a big push.

Once these two works are released, Yang Mi's fame will definitely not be much weaker than Tang Yan's.

With Hu Ge, Tang Yan, and Yang Mi as the three most popular leads, "Chinese Paladin 3" is sure to generate a huge buzz.

When she sells the films, she'll have more confidence to ask for higher prices.

"No problem, I will reserve two main roles for Miss Tang and Miss Yang."

Regarding the investment share, we'll give Chenxi 40%. I wonder if Mr. Fu is satisfied with that?

"Of course I'm satisfied, then it's settled."

I will arrange for someone to go and sign the contract in a few days.

"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer, Mr. Fu."

The two then hung up the phone.