This actor needs more money

"What a shame, everyone is so familiar with it. I can hear it even with my eyes closed and my ears."

Ding Xiu said.

There are very few scenes of the Queen Mother, only a few in total, and Liu Xiaoli is in ancient costume, so it is really not easy to spot.

If they weren't so familiar with each other and stayed together every day for a while, Ding Xiu really wouldn't have noticed.

When he first saw it, he just thought it looked familiar. After a closer look, he thought it was similar, but he didn't think about it that way. He was only sure after Liu Xiaoli's name was on the cast list later.

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "My mother would be very happy if she knew you recognized her at a glance."

"Ahem, cough, that's right. Don't tell her about such a trivial matter."

Ding Xiu felt that not only would Liu Xiaoli not be happy, she might even give him a few big looks.

He could be recognized at a glance, either because he was gifted and had a photographic memory, or because he was thinking about him all the time.

If Ding Xiu said that he was gifted, he was afraid that Liu Xiaoli would not believe it.

"By the way, what is this little foreigner's background? Brother Cheng Long and Brother Li Lienjie are both supporting him?"

Changing the topic, Ding Xiu asked about the third male lead in the play, a foreigner.

He looks young, maybe eighteen or nineteen years old, but his resources are extremely strong.

On the surface, he is the third male lead, but the whole plot follows him, and his role is no less than that of Cheng Long and Li Lienjie.

That is to say, the producer ranked the little foreigner's name third, which makes people think that he is the third male lead.

If we didn't make a list of actors, everyone would probably think that this is a male lead.

The thing that hangs on the rails is that Cheng Long and Li Lienjie are not angry at all about having so many scenes with Little Foreigner.

"Who dares to have an opinion about someone who is highly favored by the production company?" Liu Yifei said helplessly.

Ding Xiu said: "It seems that even at the level of Brother Cheng Long and the others, they are not exempt from the rules. This is how much remuneration they have been given."

To put it nicely, Cheng Long and Li Lienjie are the protagonists, but in fact they are just green leaves.

Ding Xiu couldn't imagine how much remuneration the producer had given him if he could make two compromises.

Actors have high incomes and can earn money quickly. Generally, those who are somewhat famous can earn enough to eat and drink for a lifetime.

Take yourself as an example, if you have a thousand dollars a year, you will have no problem, and you will have wealth and freedom a long time ago.

If you want to take on a role you don't like, there are only two possibilities. The first is that the opponent has great energy and you have to bow your head.

The second is the amount of money given, several times the usual amount.

Cheng Long and Li Lienjie have slowly returned to the mainland market. Hollywood is not their home court, so the first scenario is unlikely.

All Ding Xiu could think of was the second option, where the producers would spend money on it.

The salary of the two of them already exceeds 100 million. If they want them to bow their heads and be willing to support the newcomer, they have to add 8000 million, right?

After looking around, Liu Yifei came close to Ding Xiu's ear, exhaled like a blue breath, and whispered: "That's the market price."

Ding Xiu's first reaction was that it was impossible.

How is it possible to hire Cheng Long at the market price and Li Lianjie to support the newcomer?

This is not Hong Kong Island in the 1980s.

The actors at that time were very dedicated, relatively easy to hire, and had high artistic pursuits.

A watermelon knife was placed on his neck, and he didn't even mention the pay.

Hollywood shouldn’t do this, right?

But I can't say for sure. I heard that there is a lot of freedom there and everyone has a lot of trolls.

Before Ding Xiu could ask again, Liu Yifei continued: "But their two companies invested in this movie and got a share."

Ding Xiu suddenly realized that his situation was still too small.

This is not the eldest brother being forced to film by trolling, it is clearly the eldest brother using trolls to point at others to make him film.

Hollywood's big-budget movies are aimed at a global audience, and it is no exaggeration to say that they can make money as fast as robbing a bank.

Cheng Long and Li Lienjie have been the two most well-known actors in China in recent years, and they are also very marketable in Hollywood.

Being able to put the two of them together is something I wouldn't dare say anywhere else. At least in China, it's basically a random killing and a huge box office hit.

It is clear that a movie that makes money is worth paying Li Lianjie and Cheng Long.

Unexpectedly, the two of them were so ruthless and directly participated in the investment to get a share.

You know, actors seem to be famous, but compared with the capital behind the movie, they are just working people. In the eyes of others, they are the ones who give you food. If they don’t want to eat, no one can.

Therefore, if an actor achieves the ultimate goal, he or she will participate in the box office share.

In the 1990s, Li Lianjie and Cheng Long did it on Hong Kong Island.

But in Hollywood, to be honest, the two are not qualified.

I didn’t expect to directly participate in investment and dividends this time. It’s really impressive. No wonder I’m willing to support newcomers.

For Ding Xiu, not to mention Hollywood, even the top film and television companies in the country are willing to let him share the profits. He has no problem pretending to be a couple for newcomers.

Movies are not a one-time deal. After a good movie is screened, the copyrights are sold, and the dividends collected every year are enough to support the grandson in his old age.

It is said that Zou Zhaolong, the actor who plays the God of War Jade in this drama, once appeared in The Matrix for three minutes and now earns hundreds of thousands in dividends every year.

But his kind of dividends is different from Cheng Long's.

Zou Zhaolong's dividend is based on the premise that his martial arts movements are captured by the company on a computer, and the copyright is established, which will then belong to the company.

Cheng Long and others are different, they are participating in a higher level of cooperation.

It can be said that as long as King of Kung Fu is still on the air, the dividends from Cheng Long and others can be enjoyed by their children and grandchildren.

This is a movie that is released globally. How many dividends will it get every year?

"Fuck!"

After sighing with emotion, Ding Xiu no longer knew what to say.

Hearing him swear, Liu Yifei slapped his arm.

The two spoke in low voices, but Qin Gang, who was sitting next to Ding Xiu, heard them clearly.

The expression on his face was similar to that of Ding Xiu. He originally wanted to say "f*ck", but Liu Yifei was here and I didn't have the nerve to say it.

But while he was in trouble, he had one more emotion than Ding Xiu, first envy, then yearning.

Ding Xiu and other actors may not have deep feelings about it. Due to professional reasons, they are only responsible for filming. After the work is done, whether it is a success at the box office has nothing to do with them.

As the boss of the company, Qin Gang has successively started to engage in film and television drama investment business in recent years.

But it has always been a small matter, drinking soup behind the big guys and learning from experience.

In order to get into the game, he suffered a lot of humiliation. It can be said that the investment money in the past few years has been earned on his knees.

He also wants to make money on his own, just like Cheng Long and Li Lianjie, and be on an equal footing with Hollywood film companies.

"Brother Xiu, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's have dinner together tonight and tell you about our experience of filming abroad in the past six months."

"By the way, is Sister Yuanyuan at home?"

Ding Xiu: "..."

What does this mean? It's just a meal in the evening, why are you asking about Gao Yuanyuan?

Could it be...

"It's okay. As a man, it's normal to have some social interactions. Yuanyuan won't be angry."

It's been a long time since I met Liu Yifei. It was a rare encounter and Liu Xiaoli was not here, so Ding Xiu didn't have any other ideas.

It's just a simple gathering of friends.

Taking out his silent cell phone, Ding Xiu planned to send a text message to Gao Yuanyuan to say that he might be a little late to go back today.

"No, what I mean is that if Sister Yuanyuan comes with us, it will be more lively for the whole family and we can also play mahjong."

Liu Yifei explained.

Ding Xiu: "..."

"No need."

"Yes, otherwise how will you explain it to her when you go back? What will she think if we are photographed by the paparazzi tomorrow?"

Liu Yifei doesn't know how popular she is. What she knows is that there are a group of professional paparazzi following her every day, starting from her neighborhood.

When you go there by yourself, the other party knows exactly who you meet and what activities you run.

At first, she asked her assistant to warn her several times, but it was of no use at all. Professional paparazzi are very shrewd. They insisted that they were just passing by. What can you do?

As long as the other party doesn't do anything that violates discipline, there's nothing you can do against them.

But as long as you are photographed, just wait, you will go bankrupt and avoid disaster, or you will be hacked into a mess.

The reason why it is bankruptcy and disaster avoidance is because professional paparazzi are just looking for money. They will come to you directly with pictures and ask for money. It depends on whether you are more important, money or your future.

If you want to give money first and then accuse the other party of extortion, don't even think about it.

Since he dares to do this business, he can memorize the legal provisions in this area more skillfully than anyone who works in a law firm, so he guarantees that he will not miss any clues.

There is no way to bring Gao Yuanyuan with you when dining with Ding Xiu, because you can't hide it, and you will be photographed when you step out of the door. Instead of hiding, it is better to be honest.

"Xixi, I didn't expect you to think about me so much."

Ding Xiu was filled with emotion.

"It's okay, it should be. Mainly, I thought about it for me." Liu Yifei covered his mouth and smiled: "There are a lot of filming this year, so it's not good for scandals to happen, otherwise you will have to lose money."

She has been busy since the beginning of the year, and her schedule has been scheduled to two years later, during which she needs to shoot several movies in succession.

Because it is a big production, there are a lot of clauses in the contract. For example, if the show is affected due to the actor's own reasons, it is already a basic operation to compensate the producer for the loss.

"That won't happen. Being photographed of you two will only increase the popularity." Qin Gang leaned back and made a joke at Liu Yifei.

Ding Xiu and Liu Yifei have collaborated a lot, and each time they are either playing a couple or a couple. Over time, they have almost become on-screen stars, and many fans are trying to match up the two.

However, Liu Yifei was too young before and had not yet reached adulthood. Even if Ding Xiu lost his conscience, he would not be able to do such a thing as speculating on CP.

Not to mention that Liu Xiaoli was still staring eagerly.

It's different now. Everyone has grown up and has their own careers and interests. Some things are no longer secrets in the circle.

For example, speculation on CP is a very common thing that can increase the popularity of both parties and can also bring attention to the drama that needs to be broadcast.

Of course, as long as the person involved doesn't mind.

In fact, as long as you are not married, there is nothing to worry about. It is just superficial, and there is no need for the person involved to speak. Everything can be left to the company and team.

Liu Yifei laughed: "I don't care, I'm afraid Brother Xiu will go home and kneel on the keyboard."

She really doesn't care, she doesn't have a boyfriend, she's not married, and she's not afraid of misunderstandings.

The hype has come true, and it doesn't seem to be something unacceptable. It just makes it happen for her.

In this aspect, she is much bolder and more foresighted than Ding Xiu.

Ding Xiu smiled coquettishly: "Forget it. If word spreads about it, it will bring bad reputation to girls. We won't play this trick."

Tilting his head, Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Are you afraid that Sister Yuanyuan will see it?"

"not completely."

Ding Xiu was also afraid that Qin Lan would see it.

If it were to speculate on CP with ordinary actresses, the two women might be able to listen to a few explanations, but with Liu Yifei, even if I beat them to death, they wouldn't believe it.

As the media said, Ding Xiu and Liu Yifei have worked together a lot. They have been a couple, they have done kissing scenes, sex scenes, etc., and they are quite familiar with each other in private.

If you ask him to explain to Qin Lan and Gao Yuanyuan, they must be able to believe it.

Liu Yifei curled his lips: "Brother Xiu, you have become timid."

"Oh, that's right. The older you get, the less courageous you become. I wasn't afraid of it before."

The two of them talked to each other, and the time passed quickly. More than ten minutes later, it was Liu Yifei's turn to come on stage. She called her three times before she heard.

In the evening, Gao Yuanyuan, Qin Gang, Liu Yifei, Wang Baoqiang, and Wu Jing were all eating hot pot.

It was Ding Xiu who called for it. Liu Yifei said that hot pot is more lively when there are more people, so he called for more people.

I also specially ordered a private room near the window.

On the street outside, in a van, three or four young people with cameras in hand looked at the box, their eyes flashing.

"Brother Wei, do you want to take a picture?"

The slightly younger man turned to ask the man with glasses in the back row.

"What the hell, do you have any brains? I've never seen so many of them. Can I sell it for money? Does anyone want it?"

"That's not what the audience wants to see. We have to serve the audience, we can't fool around with photos, and we have to be worthy of our profession."

"Keep an eye on them all. We will definitely go back after eating. We will be divided into two groups, mainly with Liu Yifei and Gao Yuanyuan, to see where they go."

"Remember, you must follow us to the hotel or home. Don't leave in a hurry when you get there. We won't get off work until dawn. We have to shoot things that the audience likes to see."

Regarding the paparazzi industry, Wei Ge already has his own independent culture.

He didn't feel that he was doing anything illegal. There was no legal provision that prohibited artists from being photographed, and ordinary viewers also had the right to know.

As the founder of this industry, Brother Wei knows that the highlight of today's party is yet to come.

Whether they can become rich depends on where the two women go after the dinner. If they repair a car with Ding, that would be interesting. The title alone can sell for hundreds of thousands.

"Sister Yuanyuan, I heard from Brother Xiu that you have a flower shop now. How is your business? Please help me. I don't even know how to invest."

While eating hot pot, everyone chatted. Liu Yifei chatted with Gao Yuanyuan. Firstly, it eased the atmosphere. Maybe it was because he didn't meet her often. Wang Baoqiang, Wu Jing, and Qin Gang all said a few words to her from time to time, but Gao Yuanyuan seemed to be more attractive. A bit left out.

Secondly, she really wants to invest and do something.

Artists make money quickly, and she usually doesn't have any big expenses, so she has achieved financial freedom long ago.

For her, money is just a tool to change her mood when she is in a bad mood, such as buying, buying, buying.

But as I bought more and more, I gradually became less fond of buying them.

Instead of depositing money in the bank, it is better to get some side hustle, treat it as just fun, and change your career when you are not filming.

Gao Yuanyuan smiled and said: "It's just a small hobby. Actually, I don't know much about investing. I just do it for fun."

"Sister Yuanyuan has opened a chain store, but it's not just for fun. I think it will be launched sooner or later."