The project has been found, but things still need to be done.
To turn a novel into a TV series, the first step is to contact the author and purchase the copyright.
For any novel author, this is a godsend.
Chen Pingsheng contacted the author of the journey of flower through the novel's publishing platform, and upon learning that his work was about to be adapted into a TV series...
The author was even more stunned than he was.
He almost passed out on the spot.
Overjoyed, he didn't even dare to ask for the price, afraid that setting it too high might lead to rejection.
Honestly, novel authors are quite miserable.
Those who achieve success are one in ten thousand; not achieving success is the norm.
To be adapted into a TV series like this is truly a child of destiny.
Once the show becomes popular, the author's other novels will receive attention from the drama circle in the future.
It can be said that they become famous overnight and known throughout the world.
Chen Pingsheng asked her to come to Beijing for a face-to-face meeting. Firstly, with such a high return on investment, the price was not an issue.
Secondly, adapting a novel involves a great deal of expertise.
Chen Pingsheng felt that having the author herself serve as the screenwriter would better ensure the script's authenticity.
After Zhao Liying heard that he was already in contact, she also felt half relieved.
In any case, she herself was very optimistic about this script and the role in the journey of flower.
There was also a gap in the market.
After this kind of adaptation came out, it was highly likely to be popular, but she hadn't expected it to become that popular.
"Liying, I'm planning to invest 100 million in this drama. After Lu Zhen finishes filming, you can go directly into this one."
100 million, that's an S+ project.
It belongs to the top-tier resources within the industry. However, while he had the female lead, other roles hadn't been finalized yet.
They would wait until Yang Jiancheng and the novel author arrived, and then the three of them would collectively select the cast.
With so many female characters in it, Chen Pingsheng thought to himself, if he wanted to engage in unspoken rules...
He could probably sleep from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.
From peak yang energy to peak yin energy.
In the Entertainment Circle, having money really means you can sleep with whoever you want.
Unfortunately, he wasn't here for that. His sole purpose was to make money.
If he managed Tengying Group well, it might even go public in the future.
If he became the patriarch of a listed company, that feeling should also be quite good.
However, after investing this 100 million, his balance only had over 30 million left. He definitely couldn't invest in large projects anymore.
He could still participate in a few small projects.
Chen Pingsheng prepared the contract and had Zhao Liying sign it first.
Tengying Entertainment officially had its first artist under its banner.
At noon, the two of them also went down to Guomao downstairs to eat.
After Yang Jiancheng arrived, he told him about investing in the journey of flower. Yang Jiancheng was the director he was most familiar with, so naturally, for such a good project, he would consider an acquaintance first.
A project with an investment of over 100 million was on a completely different level compared to the previous two dramas.
It was very challenging. If this was successfully filmed...
He would be considered firmly established in the directing world.
Chen Pingsheng still wouldn't participate in any script creation or filming.
Professional matters could only be handled by professionals.
On Tengying Group's first day of opening, besides signing Zhao Liying...
He also signed Yang Jiancheng.
He had directors and artists; next, he would need slightly more capable managers and operations teams.
These weren't urgent yet. Managers were generally responsible for finding projects and endorsements for artists, and securing various resources.
Since Tengying Group invested and filmed its own projects, it didn't really need them for the time being.
As for the operations team, they could talk about that after Xiao Zhao truly became famous.
Behind a big star, there is always a team of people serving them.
From minor things like makeup and styling to major things like controlling public opinion, there must be dedicated people responsible.
This meal among the three of them officially determined Tengying Group's future development direction in the Entertainment Circle.
Chen Pingsheng finally finished his day's work at four in the afternoon after being busy.
He also spent an hour cleaning. It seemed he couldn't do without hiring a dedicated Little Secretary for cleaning.
On the way back, he turned on the ride-sharing app again.
He didn't know if it was luck or what, but he actually picked up Bai Xin again. The first thing this girl said after getting in the car was...
"Uncle, you weren't waiting for me on purpose, were you?"
"What are you thinking? I just got off work and happened to pick up a ride on my way home."
"Uncle, you get off work quite early."
Bai Xin's face was still a bit dirty. For a small actor like her, let alone having a professional makeup artist...
It was already good if someone in the crew could just quickly put some makeup on her.
"If I don't get off work early, how can I enjoy life!" Chen Pingsheng chuckled.
Bai Xin's phone rang; someone sent a video call.
"Sister Wu."
"Bai Xin, you took a taxi home, right? There's a scene where we play courtesans tomorrow, let's go together?"
"Courtesan house? Won't there be intimate scenes?"
"What are you thinking? Do you think people like us are qualified for intimate scenes? We'll just wear a bellyband, appear, and get killed off immediately. It's 400 a day, are you coming?"
Bai Xin's eyes lit up, "Yes, please save a spot for me."
The two quickly agreed. It was clear that the other person was also a small extra, but her voice sounded a bit familiar.
Chen Pingsheng asked, "You called her Sister Wu, could she be surnamed Song?"
"How did you know?"
Bai Xin asked curiously, "Song Wu is my senior. I met her while working as an extra together. Uncle, you don't happen to know her too, do you?"
More than just knowing her, isn't that his Little Aunt?
After Song Yanxi bought her a BMW car, she basically didn't bother with her anymore.
The former Song Wu was as proud as a hen.
He hadn't bothered with her after entering the Entertainment Circle either. Now that he had opened Tengying Entertainment, she didn't even know about it.
"Let's say I know her."
"What do you mean 'let's say'? Uncle, you have quite a wide network, don't you?"
"Haha, I used to be an extra too. Isn't it normal to know a few extras?"
"You were an extra too?"
Bai Xin immediately became interested and leaned closer to ask him.
These girls in the Entertainment Circle are truly youthful. Their beauty is only slightly less than his wife's.
Chen Pingsheng told her some things from the past. Back then, Zhao Liying was still just an extra.
She was just very dedicated.
There are two recognized inspirational idols in the Entertainment Circle, one is Baoqiang.
He is truly grassroots.
And the other is the current Liying. She hasn't truly become famous yet.
But she has already become an idol for many extra actors.
Bai Xin also lived in Shijing Mountain. When she got out of the car, she asked, "Uncle, will you be going to the Second Ring Road again tomorrow?"
"Yes."
"Then let's add each other on WeChat, and I'll contact you when I go."
"Alright!"
A one-hour journey, giving a ride to a young girl wasn't bad.
Chen Pingsheng exchanged WeChat with her. He hadn't changed his WeChat name for a long time.
It was "Work Hard for the Rest of Your Life," and his profile picture was a family of three.
Happy and warm.
"Uncle, so you're married?"
"What, if I wasn't married, would you have ideas?"
"Pfft, I'm going to be a big star in the future! Uncle, you're really nice."
"Tch..." Chen Pingsheng left with a light chuckle, and Bai Xin also left humming. The young girl was quite optimistic.