TRMP Chapter 79

After Zhao Wenjun yelled “Cut!”, Guan Shaodong’s tears were still streaming down his face.

Jiang Yifeng spat out the blood pack in his mouth, and the stagehands handed him water and towels.

Zhao Wenjun replayed the scene he had just filmed, and amidst everyone’s anticipation, clapped his hands and shouted, “Jiang Yifeng, that’s a wrap!”

Jiang Yifeng stood up, removed the props he was wearing, and wiped his mouth clean with a tissue.

He accepted the bouquet of flowers and nodded and smiled amidst the congratulations from the crowd.

The crew members gathered around him, and Jiang Yifeng took the last wrap-up photo. As soon as people dispersed, some came over to ask Jiang Yifeng for autographs or give him wrap-up gifts.

In the past, only a few close people would give Jiang Yifeng gifts when he wrapped up filming, but today he was surrounded by people.

Jiang Yifeng had a smile on his face.

He signed a few clipboards and carefully answered a few perfunctory praises and compliments.

After the people in front of him dispersed, Zhao Wenjun beckoned to Jiang Yifeng.

Jiang Yifeng vaguely guessed what Zhao Wenjun wanted to say.

Sure enough, Jiang Yifeng heard Zhao Wenjun say seriously, “I have a relative…he’s preparing a TV series recently, are you interested?”

After Zhao Wenjun finished speaking, knowing that he couldn’t attract Jiang Yifeng by relying solely on the name of his relative, he added, “I will also help with publicity, and when this drama wraps up, I will also go to the set to provide on-site guidance.”

The bait thrown by Zhao Wenjun was large enough.

But Jiang Yifeng hid a hint of doubt in his heart, and he tentatively asked, “What kind of TV series is it?”

Zhao Wenjun paused.

Then, he sighed and said, “It’s a wuxia [martial arts].”

Wuxia TV dramas have been declining for nearly ten years, and with them, the martial arts stunt performers.

In recent years, TV dramas filmed under the name of wuxia have almost become synonymous with “fraud.”

Jiang Yifeng’s expression was strange: “Why are you looking for me?”

Seeing that Jiang Yifeng was not easy to fool, Zhao Wenjun made his words clearer: “First, your talent is really good. Struggling in those terrible films in your company can only deplete your artistic value. The script for this wuxia drama is very good. I specifically reviewed it, there are no problems, and you are very suitable to be the lead actor.”

Zhao Wenjun offered a lead role in a drama right away, and every sentence was for Jiang Yifeng’s benefit.

“Second, your current popularity is also good. You just need a starring TV series to enhance your position in the entertainment circle. And I see that you fight so smoothly, you can go to film martial arts scenes. Moreover…your fans can also help the drama increase its reputation, killing three birds with one stone.”

Zhao Wenjun did not mention the recent poor traffic and low ratings of wuxia dramas.

He also did not mention the problems of wuxia dramas having less investment, low pay, and long shooting times.

He just smiled and looked at Jiang Yifeng, watching this newcomer actively jump into the pit, and still have to be grateful.

“…” Jiang Yifeng was silent for a moment, then he asked the key question.

“May I ask, what is the pay?”

Zhao Wenjun’s expression stiffened.

“It depends on the specific investment.” Zhao Wenjun concealed, “It’s already being filed. Once the filing is approved, the crew will start preparing, and it is expected to start filming before July.”

Zhao Wenjun hoped that Jiang Yifeng would free up his time after July to focus on filming.

Jiang Yifeng pondered for a moment, then agreed to withstand the pressure from the company first.

“About signing the contract…” Jiang Yifeng raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Wenjun.

Zhao Wenjun said with satisfaction: “Don’t worry, after the filing is approved, the crew will be formed quickly, and then we will sign the contract.”

After speaking, Zhao Wenjun asked Jiang Yifeng, “Since it’s settled, let’s have dinner together tonight. I’ll bring you to meet the director, and we can discuss some specific details.”

Jiang Yifeng nodded.

After he finished talking with Zhao Wenjun, Guan Shaodong came over.

He patted Jiang Yifeng on the shoulder and asked with a cheap smile, “How is it, did you come to an agreement? Zhao Wenjun’s new drama, he’s not looking for anyone else, just you. What a big deal… I have so much energy in the film and television industry, and I’ve filmed so many dramas as the lead actor, before I could get on Zhao Wenjun’s show.”

“It’s another director.” Jiang Yifeng corrected.

“It doesn’t matter, they are all Zhao Wenjun’s relatives, and he will personally supervise, so it’s definitely Zhao Wenjun’s.”

Guan Shaodong knew the current situation in the entertainment industry – the director is Zhao Wenjun’s relative, so Zhao Wenjun will naturally have to personally promote it. As long as the drama can be successfully released, Jiang Yifeng will naturally be regarded as Zhao Wenjun’s “Zhao’s boy.”

He was really happy for Jiang Yifeng, so happy that he squinted and smiled at Jiang Yifeng: “Why don’t you treat me to dinner tonight?”

“Director Zhao is inviting me to discuss the filming of the new drama tonight. If you can convince Director Zhao, come over.” Jiang Yifeng knew at a glance that Guan Shaodong had been forced to eat bland food recently and wanted to take the opportunity to freeload a meal.

When Guan Shaodong heard Jiang Yifeng’s words, he immediately said triumphantly, “Get Director Zhao? That’s easy.”

He and Zhao Wenjun were already close, and after a few casual chats, Zhao Wenjun agreed to bring him along.

Jiang Yifeng told Xie Jingshen about the new drama. After Xie Jingshen listened to him, a few traces of worry appeared between his eyebrows.

“Will there be any hidden dangers if you don’t sign a contract?”

“What they told me in advance was that in addition to reserving my schedule, they would also use my fame to attract investment.”

Jiang Yifeng’s eyes curved: “It shouldn’t be a problem. After they get investment, the filming news will leak out.”

For publicity, investors and the drama will try to reveal some news. Before the entire crew is formed, Jiang Yifeng’s status as the lead actor will be almost confirmed.

The only trouble is Ocean Media.

The company is counting on Jiang Yifeng to take on a drama and start making money as soon as possible, but he has to reserve his time after July, and less than three months before July is not enough time for a drama.

Moreover, the subsequent series of filming that the company envisioned will be affected.

Xie Jingshen didn’t understand the entertainment industry much, but he understood business.

He unconsciously interlaced his fingers, pressing his index fingers into the gaps and rubbing them, and his eyebrows also furrowed.

“I’m still a little worried.”

Jiang Yifeng didn’t think that this matter had no hidden dangers either.

However, unfortunately, Jiang Yifeng had no right to choose.

He smiled at Xie Jingshen, then bent his eyes a little helplessly: “I didn’t want to gamble before.”

“But now that I have you as my backing, let’s try it and see if my luck is that bad.”

“Yeah, I’ll be your backing.”

Xie Jingshen suddenly remembered something, a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes, and his expression became even more ambiguous.

“When the time comes, baby, do midnight live streams with me, and I’ll give you money.”

Jiang Yifeng pursed his lips, thought about the system’s health mode, and then looked at Xie Jingshen on the other side who was talking dirty.

For a moment, Jiang Yifeng didn’t know whether he should be shy or feel sorry for him.

However, he just raised his eyebrows and smiled: “Well, I have to have something to be able to do a midnight live stream…”

Jiang Yifeng was afraid that during his live stream, the system would help him achieve physical castration for the sake of the health mode.

Jiang Yifeng shuddered when he thought of this.

— What a horror story.

Xie Jingshen was also silent.

A good phone call between the two of them actually ended in silence due to the system’s health mode.

Jiang Yifeng thought gloomily – they only have one phone call a day! This precious time actually ended in silence…

In his heart, he cursed the garbage system along with Xie Jingshen.

The system that could hear Jiang Yifeng’s thoughts: “…”

For the dinner party, Jiang Yifeng specially put on a suit.

There were only five people on the table. Guan Shaodong started eating unceremoniously as soon as he sat down. Luo Qi was sitting next to Jiang Yifeng, and sitting across from him were Zhao Wenjun and Zhao Wenjun’s relative, Zhu Kuoyang.

The moment Zhu Kuoyang saw Jiang Yifeng, he was stunned for a moment, and then he excitedly raised his glass and said, “I have seen your photos online a long time ago, I didn’t expect Mr. Jiang to be so good-looking.”

Jiang Yifeng’s appearance was too good-looking, with just one glance, he knew that Jiang Yifeng could become popular.

— The entertainment circle is not short of beauties, but when a person is beautiful to a certain extent, as long as they are not great villains, they will definitely make a name for themselves in the entertainment circle.

Sooner or later.

“Well, thank you.” Jiang Yifeng smiled very politely, but in his heart, he gave his appearance a small thumbs-up.

He knew he was super good-looking.

With Zhao Wenjun’s help to smooth things over, the wuxia drama was soon discussed at the dinner table.

Zhu Kuoyang had some ambition. He wanted to make a new wuxia drama under the name of reviving wuxia.

“Everyone is nostalgic now, and wuxia has the potential to become a hit.” Zhu Kuoyang talked eloquently.

They talked about the plot, feelings, and investment, and also mentioned Jiang Yifeng’s recently popular role as “Xiao Yuan.”

Zhu Kuoyang had a very pleasant conversation with him, finalized Jiang Yifeng’s lead role at the dinner table, and also instructed Jiang Yifeng to keep it a secret for the time being, and his lead role would be made public when the stage of attracting investment and preparing for filming was over.

“We will release some rumors to the public during the preparation stage, I hope Mr. Jiang doesn’t mind.” Zhu Kuoyang raised his glass and clinked glasses with Jiang Yifeng again.

Young people like him were in the stage of being ambitious, and with Zhao Wenjun supervising, Jiang Yifeng was also full of confidence in the drama he was talking about.

“Congratulations in advance, may the new drama be a hit.”

Jiang Yifeng raised his glass.

Luo Qi didn’t quite agree at first, but seeing Zhao Wenjun and Zhu Kuoyang’s confident words, he was also ignited with enthusiasm, and raised his glass to toast with the others.

The preparation for the new drama was not a simple matter, and July was just an estimated number.

However, since Jiang Yifeng had already decided, he had to turn down other dramas from the company.

Luo Qi helped a few times, but the company’s executives really couldn’t accept Jiang Yifeng using a “wuxia drama” that was still a figment as an excuse.

“Wuxia, how many years has wuxia been declining? You free up your schedule to film a wuxia drama?”

One of the executives frowned and asked worriedly.

Jin Xin added fuel to the fire next to him, saying even more harshly: “Moreover, it’s still a new director Zhu Kuoyang. Even if Zhao Wenjun supervises, so what? It hasn’t even been filed yet, how can you be sure that Zhao Wenjun is not just lending his name. Do you really think you can film Zhao Wenjun’s new drama, and even be the lead actor?”

Jiang Yifeng lowered his eyes and did not speak.

Luo Qi helped to smooth things over next to him: “You can’t say that. When we talked about it at the time, there were so many people there, and Director Zhao is also a man of his word in the industry. How could he lie for no reason? Zhu Kuoyang is Director Zhao’s relative. As long as Director Zhao can help, he will definitely not go back on his word.”

“Even if Director Zhao will definitely support his own relatives, how can you be sure that the role is yours?” Jin Xin said unceremoniously.

Jiang Yifeng lowered his eyes.

He was unusually stubborn on some things.

“I can take on variety shows… reality shows, interviews, anything is fine, but I want to reserve the time around July, I want to film.”

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