Chapter 8 Except for Marriage
The next morning, Zuo Xiaoyou took Weng Meiling to the company for a walk. Because the entertainment company had just completed the acquisition, many places were not complete enough, such as the office building of the headquarters has not been completed.
Zuo Xiaoyou has been here for too short, and many things need time to change slowly. However, it is easy to do things with money. At present, the Terminators are looking for suitable land and intend to build an 18-story main company building. At that time, all subsidiaries will be brought to the main company. Everything is one-stop service, which is very convenient.
Of course, artist training is also indispensable. Zuo Xiaoyou planned to create a training school that combines performance, singing and dancing to absorb the most potential young people in this period and reserve strength for the future development of the entertainment industry.
To be honest, big-name artists are nothing great. As long as they have enough talent reserves, the company can win a bunch of newcomers who replace big-name brands at any time. For example, South Korea and Japan have very sufficient artist reserves, and they can bring up a bunch of idols anytime and anywhere. Of course, they are just idols, and there are still relatively few powerful artists.
Because powerful artists need to go through long-term learning and practice, Korean and Japanese artists basically have assembly line assignments, and most of them have cultivated idols who debut in two or three years. In comparison, mainland China is rich in powerful artists, especially those over 40 years of age, who are all powerful artists with more than ten years of stage experience.
In reality, after Xiangjiang returned, Xiangjiang began to work with mainland actors. When Andy Lau was filming a movie, he was shocked by the performance strength of a mainland artist in the crew and felt ashamed of himself.
The movie called Mouse Falling in Love with Cats, and the mainland artist was Guo Donglin.
Why did Xiangjiang dominate the entertainment industry in the 1900s, but it began to decline after returning to China, and its successors were weak? The reason is very simple, because there are too many powerful people and newcomers available to choose from in the mainland, and they are all very cheap. In addition, the mainland's artist training mechanism is becoming more and more systematic, and there are millions of students applying for art schools every year, and there are too many people to choose from.
With such a good and such a large resource to choose from, who would still stare at Xiangjiang, a small place? Even in 2018, Avatar, which ranked first in the historical box office list in Xiangjiang, had only a box office of more than 170 million yuan, but the historical champion of the mainland box office list was the movie that Bai Shanhu and Stephen Chow collaborated, with 450.8 billion yuan.
There are so many differences. Americans are jealous of the box office market in the mainland, and now they are working with mainland actors more and more. They are optimistic that they are mainland actors, not Hong Kong and Taiwan actors. The artists in the Daiwan area are not as good as those in Hong Kong!
Moreover, the mainland film market is relatively mature now. Movie fans watch movies to watch good movies, watch plots, special effects, and enjoy. Gone are the era of being able to win box offices by relying on a certain star to make a bad movie.
Stephen Chow's box office appeal is indeed very high, but that is based on the good-looking movies of Stephen Chow. If the movie itself is not good, it is because of Stephen Chow, the box office cannot be very high.
For example, there were several movies that Stephen Chow had filmed in the early days, one of which appeared as a supporting role, and was eventually strangled to death by the villain. That movie was not Stephen Chow's style at all, so the box office can be imagined.
Not to mention Stephen Chow, just Jackie Chan, who has guaranteed box office. Although the box office of the movie he is making is also good, it is just good. There is no movie in the mainland that has exceeded one billion. Even Jackie Chan’s appeal cannot exceed one billion. This shows that mainland movie fans need movies that are good movies. Even if there are movies like Jackie Chan, they will not buy them if they are not good.
Zuo Xiaoyou understands future development, so he will not put the film industry in the box office appeal of some film giants. The most important thing about a good movie is actually scripts. Only when a good script can a good movie be made. Without a good script, no matter how exciting a movie is, it will only be empty and boring.
Either don’t do it, and do it your best. When Zuo Xiaoyou informed Weng Meiling of her future development direction, Weng Meiling was shocked: “You want to be the godfather of entertainment in Xiangjiang?”
Zuo Xiaoyou smiled faintly: "Xiangjiang is too small, so how can I pretend to be me? But it's too early to say anything now. The tall buildings are rising up on the ground. The most important thing is to do what is happening right now."
Zuo Xiaoyou took out a new contract and handed it to Weng Meiling: "You are the first female artist signed by the company. This is a five-year contract. I plan to push you to the big screen. From now on, you will have at least two high-quality movies as the heroine every year, and the others will be determined by your interests. In addition, the company will package you in all aspects. In my opinion, you are the ever-changing Qiao Huang Rong, which is very suitable for those quirky characters. The company will also focus on the brand Qiao Meiling when promoting you. You will become the elves of Xiangjiang and even Asia."
After a pause, Zuo Xiaoyou said: "After signing this contract, you will be the heroine of the company's first movie, and the script of this movie was written by me personally, and it is also your first step to sweep the big Asian screen."
After listening to Zuo Xiaoyou's story, Weng Meiling looked at the contract in her hand, remained silent for a moment, and looked up at her: "Why are you so kind to me? I don't believe it's just because of last night." Weng Meiling's face turned red: "And you have been with me all the time, this contract cannot be newly printed."
With eyes facing each other, Zuo Xiaoyou smiled slightly: "I've said it! In my opinion, you are the ever-changing beautiful Huang Rong. I fell in love with you from the character you two years ago, and then conducted a survey on you. I didn't expect that your personality in reality is so similar to Huang Rong. It's a pity that because of my own reasons, I can't marry you into the family, but I like you after all. If possible, I want to raise you as a canary, but you will definitely not accept it. Then I can only praise you as the most popular actress, make you grateful to me, and you can't forget my kindness. Occasionally, it's pretty good."
After listening to this story, Weng Meiling was stunned for a moment and smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect you to confess so much."
"I won't hide anything from the woman I like." Zuo Xiaoyou said, "Aweng, although I can't give you marriage, I can give you everything you want. As long as you give me this opportunity, I will pick the stars in the sky for you."
Weng Meiling pursed her lips tightly: "But I have a boyfriend."
"Just playboy." Zuo Xiaoyou said lightly: "A man himself is an animal that uses his lower body to think. There are so many beauties in the entertainment industry, and he is so handsome. What kind of woman can't be soaked? How could he hang himself on you alone? So in my opinion, your current situation is normal. It would be abnormal if he could protect you."
Speaking of this, Zuo Xiaoyou looked at her and said lightly: "What's more, we have already had this kind of relationship. To put it bluntly, you are not qualified to let him guard your body for you."
Weng Meiling's face turned pale and her lips were bloodless.
"Aweng." Zuo Xiaoyou said in a gentle tone: "If you want a stable relationship and a happy marriage, you can't find people in the circle. There are so many temptations in the entertainment industry. No man will only guard one woman. You must be clear about this."
Weng Meiling leaned on the desk weakly, her tone weak: "I'm so tired."
"Actually, breaking up is not scary." Zuo Xiaoyou said: "I said that besides marriage, I can give you everything you want, including the lifestyle you like."
Weng Meiling raised her eyes, and her big watery eyes were confused and longing for the future: "You really give it to me?"
"As long as it's what you want." Zuo Xiaoyou nodded.
"Then" Weng Meiling pursed her lips and said, "I want my own clothing brand."
Zuo Xiaoyou was slightly surprised, and then he remembered that Weng Meiling studied textile design during college. If she didn't become an actor, she might go to the world of time in the future.
"Okay." Since this is what Weng Meiling wants, Zuo Xiaoyou smiled slightly: "I'll invest in you."
Weng Meiling blinked: "Then I can't act for you."
"I said it." Zuo Xiaoyou looked at her: "Anything you want, I can give it to you." After a pause, Zuo Xiaoyou whispered: "There are many actresses, but Ahon only has one."
In the evening, Tang Zhenye, who had just returned home, received a call from Weng Meiling. Weng Meiling only said one sentence and hung up the phone: "Let's break up!"
Tang Zhenye stayed for a long time and immediately called Weng Meiling's home, but no one answered the phone. Finally, Tang Zhenye drove straight to Weng Meiling's home, but Weng Meiling's home was dark and there seemed to be no one at all. This made Tang Zhenye even more worried and very suspicious: It's so late, where has she been?
Tang Zhenye heard yesterday that Weng Meiling’s contract was bought by a mysterious company, but he and Weng Meiling were in the Cold War and did not ask too much. Unexpectedly, they received a breakup call from Weng Meiling today.
Although Tang Zhenye had a conflict with Weng Meiling, the two had been together for so long, and they must have a deep relationship. And why are there less noise between couples? Although Tang Zhenye had a cold war with Weng Meiling, he had no idea of breaking up. He believed that Weng Meiling would definitely not want to, but now
"Aweng! Why did you break up with me?" Tang Zhenye was unwilling to let go of his relationship for several years, so he began to call his friends in Weng Meiling's circle, but without exception, they didn't know where Weng Meiling was now?
Tang Zhenye's heart was even more confused.
He would never have thought that the girlfriend he was trying to get back was with another man at this time.
At the Repulse Bay Villa, Zuo Xiaoyou, who was barbecuing, looked at Weng Meiling who was walking out of the living room and asked, "Have you really said it?"
"Yes." Weng Meiling looked a little sad: "I'm sorry, I'm in a bad mood now."
"It's understandable." Zuo Xiaoyou handed her two skewers of barbecue: "In the past, I said to a girl: Don't go out, I'll raise you."
Weng Meiling took the barbecue and looked at him: "What about?"
"Hehe" Zuo Xiaoyou smiled and shook his head: "She said she was not worthy of me, so she left me the next day."
"" Weng Meiling sighed: "She is so stupid."
"I've been sad for a long time." Zuo Xiaoyou used a brush to brush some sauce on the barbecue and whispered: "I even decided not to marry for this, because in my heart, she is the only one who can be my wife."
He raised his head and looked at Weng Meiling: "That's why I told you that I can give you anything except marriage."
Weng Meiling was stunned and showed a helpless smile: "She is so stupid, she is really stupid."
"But things have passed." Zuo Xiaoyou said: "Seldom people will not be hurt by feelings, but time is the best healing medicine. Time flies. When you have a happy enough love and marriage, look back at the beginning, the rest is just a smile."
He paused: "Aweng, I have investigated you. Before Tang Zhenye, you had a few boyfriends."
Weng Meiling's face suddenly turned red and she rolled her eyes: "I'm pretty and there are many people pursuing me, can't it?"
"Of course." Zuo Xiaoyou smiled faintly: "Since there are so many people pursuing you, why should you give up the lush forest for a crooked tree? At the very least, you and me, the rich man who is waiting to support you at any time."
After a pause, Zuo Xiaoyou said seriously: "I can give you four years. Before you are thirty, as long as you find a new relationship, I will let go. If you still have no new relationship after you are thirty, you will give up your persistence without identity and be the woman behind me. How about it?"
"" Weng Meiling was silent for a long time and said, "Give me time to think about it."
Zuo Xiaoyou smiled faintly: "No hurry, I believe in my charm, you will definitely agree to me."
"It's shameless." Weng Meiling rolled her eyes and took a bite of the barbecue: "Um????? It's so delicious!"
Seeing Weng Meiling eating her voraciously, Zuo Xiaoyou smiled and said, "Now I have more confidence."
Weng Meiling snorted lightly, but could not resist the temptation of delicious food and ate wildly.
After the meal, Weng Meiling, who was satisfied with the meal, took a short rest and started playing in the swimming pool with Zuo Xiaoyou. Finally, she felt even more in love and had a blend of water and a harmonious relationship in the swimming pool.
Zuo Xiaoyou's charm is indeed very great and his capital is even more powerful, which allows Weng Meiling to experience unprecedented pleasure. Tang Zhenye's shadow gradually fades, but Zuo Xiaoyou's shadow becomes clearer and clearer.
This night, Weng Meiling slept very comfortably, and it was the most stable night she slept in several years.
In fact, since she played the role of Qiao Huang Rong two years ago, she has caused a huge crowd and became a popular actress in Xiangjiang in one fell swoop, Weng Meiling's career has gone downhill. She has not filmed film and television works that have received strong responses for two years, and her popularity has become lower and lower.
Coincidentally, Tang Zhenye's career has been on the decline in the past two years. The reason why the relationship between the two is not only too tempting in the entertainment industry, but also related to the unhappiness of their career. The career is not smooth, the heart is restless, the quarrels are inevitable, and the sadness is inevitable. But now, Weng Meiling has seen her future very clearly, so she can finally sleep with peace of mind.
Chapter completed!