At night, Han Zhou sat in front of the computer typing.
I heard from Amin that "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" is about to be released.
So Han Zhou handed over a new book and started saving manuscripts again.
Because the Song series has already published a book called Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, this time I will still consider publishing a Song series of martial arts novels.
Just as Han Zhou expected, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" attracted many hidden martial arts fans at the beginning.
These people haven't read any interesting martial arts novels for many years. When "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was released, they learned about it through various channels and chose to subscribe.
Although the collection volume of "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" is only one-tenth of the highest collection volume on Longdian Chinese website.
However, the subscription is infinitely close to the book with the most subscriptions.
This kind of book can easily cultivate loyal readers, but it is difficult to attract new readers in this era when martial arts novels are no longer popular.
But "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" is different.
"Grave Robbers' Chronicles" has become very popular now. In the comment sections of places like Yinlang and Bilibili, you can see fans of "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" making fun of the memes.
Although the number of subscriptions is not as good as that of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", there are many pirated readers.
After reading "Grave Robbers' Chronicles", these people went back to read the first novel of "Jin Gu Liang Huang". They couldn't finish it at first, but they forced themselves to read it through. Only after they got into it, they were amazed.
What kind of fairy tale is this?
As new book fans enter the pool, the status of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" is also infinitely raised.
'Jin Gu Liang Huang' is now the most popular writer in the circle.
As "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" is nearing completion, a large number of readers are asking.
"Are you going to take a break after finishing this book? Or should you continue writing stories about tomb robbers?"
"Let's write a martial arts story. Although tomb raiding is fun, this subject is not up to par."
"Archaeology needs to be protected. There have been too many stories about tomb raiding, and the mainstream will be disgusted. One "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" is enough to make money. Jin Gu should write something else."
"What kind of martial arts novels are you writing? I can't even understand them. Can you write some fantasy novels ?"
"Entertainment articles, entertainment articles, I want to read entertainment articles!"
After Wei Min reported the situation, Han Zhou decided to publish The Legend of the Condor Heroes first.
First, in this world, The Legend of the Condor Heroes is actually equivalent to a fictional story.
Second, although "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is not as strong as "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", it is the beginning of the Condor Heroes trilogy.
It would be difficult to bring out The Return of the Condor Heroes without The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and it would be difficult to bring out The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber without The Return of the Condor Heroes.
And these three books, published in this world, do more than just build a new martial arts system.
It will also create a dynasty system in an imaginary world.
This is also a key part of the Song series and Ming series plans.
As for other novels, they can only be released slowly later.
However, these three novels can be modified.
To be precise, it was not a change, but rather some original historical materials that Han Zhou remembered were directly thrown in to replace the content structure of certain parts.
After all, the Zhu Yuanzhang in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber seriously affected Zhu Yuanzhang's status.
In order to clarify the series, it must be changed.
So, when Han Zhou was resting at night, he became a miserable code writer.
While I was typing, the phone rang.
Han Zhou glanced over and saw that it was Chen Dayong calling.
Han Zhou turned on the speakerphone: "Hello, Dayong."
Chen Dayong: "Lao Han, Xiaoyong called me and said he was short of a chief photographer. Was it you who suggested that he call me?"
Han Zhou: “Yes.”
Chen Dayong knew: "I knew it was you."
"Why."
After Chen Dayong collaborated with Han Zhou on "Hello Mr. Tree" last year.
Mr. Shu has won too many awards at home and abroad.
Therefore, many people in the industry think that this movie may not be the work of Han Zhou, but was shot by Chen Dayong.
After all, as a professional photographer, there is some overlap between my work and that of a director.
If Wei Yuan was not credited, many people would think that "Hello Mr. Tree" was written by Chen Dayong.
So, in the first half of the year, a film and television company spent a large amount of money to invite Chen Dayong to make a movie.
The script is a story about an ancient general and cost nearly 20 million yuan.
In this era, it is not considered a big-budget movie, but it is at least an above-average investment.
And invited first-line movie stars to play the leading roles.
However, the filming of this movie can be said to be ill-fated.
Halfway through the filming, the investment was withdrawn.
Chen Dayong used his connections to attract some investment.
But at this time, the leading actor withdrew.
A movie was aborted just when everything was ready to start filming.
Logically speaking, if everything is ready but we don't shoot it, we will lose a lot. We have to find a new protagonist and shoot it.
But the problem is, the box office of this movie may only be borne by the leading actor.
Therefore, after discussion among all parties, it was decided to postpone the film indefinitely.
It was originally advertised that it would be released in the second half of the year, but now it's June and filming hasn't even started yet.
However, things like movie promotion will be forgotten by fans and passers-by as time goes by.
Unless you become a meme.
This incident had a great impact on Chen Dayong.
After all, the leading actor has to pay compensation if he breaks the contract, and the investors don’t lose anything in this matter.
But Chen Dayong suffered a huge loss.
I thought I had reached a new turning point in my career, but I didn't expect it to be such a dramatic turn.
The reason why Han Zhou asked Chen Xiaoyong to invite Chen Dayong instead of going in person was because of this matter.
Han Zhou had a chat with Director Ma before, and when Director Ma’s movie was released, he told Han Zhou the good news.
Although it was a bad movie in the traditional sense and was criticized, it still made money at the box office.
Director Ma told Han Zhou about this at that time.
If Chen Dayong had any problem, he would definitely tell Han Zhou. Since he didn't tell Han Zhou, it meant that he didn't suffer too much of a blow in his heart.
Fortunately, Chen Dayong did not suffer a huge psychological blow.
If he wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol, without the help of seven or eight of his best men, they would probably all get drunk.
Chen Dayong: "Your current TV series is about to be released, and you are going to shoot a new TV series right away?"
Han Zhou: "Well, in the past, we had to organize a team to shoot a TV series, but now we have all the resources and can start shooting right away. The only thing missing is a chief photographer."
Chen Dayong: "Oh! I have nothing to do anyway, I'll come over and watch over you."
"How long will it take to shoot? Less than half a year, maybe?"
Half a year? Han Zhou: "It will be shown on TV during the National Day holiday and will be broadcast three times before the end of the year."
"Play... three rounds?!" Chen Dayong: "Big project? Are you optimistic about it?"
Han Zhou: "If the ratings don't break three, I'll be beheaded."
Chen Dayong: "Oh? So confident, great!"
Han Zhou was happy: "Actually, the new TV series is not technically difficult. It's a waste of talent to ask you to shoot it."
"But I want to invite you to the new world."
After finishing filming "Mr. Tree", Wei Yuan went directly to Tianle.
Now he is Wang Xiya's right-hand man. Currently, Wei Yuan is making a movie with Cheng Cheng, a fourth-generation director invited by Wang Xiya.
When the contract of the team that Chen Dayong originally led expired, they did not renew it because he thought he had the opportunity to become a director.
Now it seems that there is no such opportunity, so I haven’t signed a contract with any company yet.
When Chen Dayong heard that Han Zhou wanted to invite him into the new world, he was a little hesitant.
Now that my younger brother is in the New World, and I’m going to the New World too, all my eggs will be in one basket.
Han Zhou: "I have a plan."
"I recently selected a group of very talented young people from the Central Academy of Drama and plan to send them to Hollywood for further studies."
"But there are only so many things a group of people like this can do in Hollywood."
"My idea is that after the TV series is finished, you will go to Hollywood to guide them and learn the filming techniques of science fiction films at the same time."
Before Han Zhou finished speaking, Chen Dayong was surprised: "Wait a minute, science fiction? You want to make a science fiction movie?"
"It's not a logical science fiction, like the one you just shot called 'The Man From Earth'."
"Are you going to make a sci-fi movie like a laser cannon spaceship?"
Han Zhou: "That's about right. What we need now is technology."
"There are technologies in this area in China, but companies researching these technologies may not necessarily cooperate with us."
“Secondly, even if we cooperate, who has the final say is a problem.”
“So I hope the main team is all our own people.”
Chen Dayong: "If you want to make a science fiction film... it shouldn't just be as simple as focusing on the domestic market, right?"
The whole of Asia is a market for Hollywood science fiction films.
Except for the Land of Sakura, other countries are very fond of commercial blockbusters such as science fiction films.
Not to mention entering Europe and the United States, if they want to make science fiction films, they must be eyeing the Asian market.
If science fiction films are really of a high standard and can be released worldwide, it means that the New World has built its own film industry and completed its system.
This is not just an ambitious idea; it can be said to be the ultimate goal of several generations of filmmakers.
Han Zhou said seriously: "Dayong, you should think about this matter carefully. You can't learn the skills in a day or two. It may take several years."
"When you really finish learning, you may not be able to put it to good use."
This problem is a very serious problem.
It's like a student from an African country going to learn how to build an airplane.
After completing his studies, can he return to his country?
If Han Zhou's plan fails after Chen Dayong finishes his studies, what will happen to the energy and time cost that Chen Dayong has invested over the years?
In the end, there was only one way, which was to stay and work in an enemy country with a film industry.
That is, stay in Hollywood.
Although many people go there from China, and many of them retain their nationality while working there.
However, once you stay there to work, it means you also have to build a family there.
It will be very difficult to return at that time.
Let’s talk about a realistic issue. The creator of the pure music song "Fantasy Daylight" is actually a Chinese, but her homepage is about studying animation.
Moreover, when "Fantasy Day" became a hit, she was studying for a master's degree.
By this time, she should have become a naturalized American citizen.
After reading this, will she be able to return to her country to work?
If I want to stay in the United States to work, I have the opportunity to become a citizen. Should I not become a citizen?
Rich people can consider getting a green card and living there without becoming a citizen, but if it is for work, how troublesome is it to get a visa?
Fortunately, this problem does not bother many people.
So far, almost all industries in China have reached the same level as those in the United States, and the breadth of the industries is even greater.
Except for a few fields such as finance, few people stay in the United States for work.
However, the film industry is precisely the weakest industry in China.
It is often said that China has a complete industrial system, the only one in the world.
But in fact, the film industry is also a part of the industrial system.
Making a movie based on one's imagination and industrial production are two completely different things.
Han Zhou is now taking a gamble, betting that he can occupy a large market share in the domestic market within a few years and then free up his hands to expand overseas.
By then, a large number of talents will be needed.
In the next few years, we need to prepare for a rainy day and continue to send people there to study so that we can use it directly when the time comes.
But if Chen Dayong wants to gamble, he is too adventurous.
As a quasi-first-class photographer on the market, Chen Dayong can easily find a job. Under the domestic system, his skills are already among the best.
After all, we are young and are exposed to the latest technology.
In this case, Chen Dayong doesn't have to consider going to the United States to study or work.
But, if you win the bet, you will have a lot of delicious food when you come back.
If China really starts to build a film industry system by then, a person who can use those special effects technologies and is also a top photographer will definitely be the most valuable talent.
By then, Chen Dayong will be able to be a director, and many people will be willing to invest money to let Chen Dayong create.
However, Chen Dayong really doesn't dare to bet whether China's entertainment and film and television industries can develop a film industry system.
What Chen Dayong wants to bet on is whether Han Zhou can create a film industry system.
Han Zhou listened to Chen Dayong's silence for a long time, and could only say: "Dayong, you really need to think about this matter carefully. If you have made up your mind, come. If you don't want to, to be honest, it's a waste of your talent to ask you to come to film a TV series."
"I'll find you a movie where you can be a photographer, which is better than coming to the New World at this stage."
Chen Dayong: "Why not let Xiaoyong go? Xiaoyong is younger than me."
Han Zhou: "It's just that he's too young. I'm afraid he'll be kidnapped by an American woman after he goes there."
"You know, this kid's only hobby is washing feet. I'm afraid if he goes to a place like Hollywood, he'll quickly learn the tricks of the red sofa casting."
Chen Dayong: "Aren't you afraid that I'll be kidnapped by an American woman?"
"That's different." Han Zhou: "If it were you, you could kidnap an American woman."
Chen Dayong laughed, then stopped laughing: "I'll discuss it with my wife."
"I was planning to have a child, but now it seems that I can't have one now."
"Okay." Han Zhou said seriously, "Tell me when you've made up your mind."
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In fact, Chen Dayong didn't think about it for long at all.
He quickly replied that he was willing to go.
As I said, in the entertainment industry, all you have to do is gain status and face.
Now there is an opportunity here. You can go there and learn the most advanced technology. After you come back, you may be able to reach the top of the entire entertainment industry and become the top science fiction film helmsman in the top film circle in the entertainment industry.
This opportunity must not be passed up.
It is indeed just as Chen Dayong said. For this reason, delaying having children for a few years will affect major life events.
But it's still worth the gamble.
After Chen Dayong decided to go, he quickly rushed to Yanjing.
The first batch of twenty people to be sent over have already been selected and have signed contracts, and are now waiting to be sent away.
Chen Dayong rushed here just to meet these people before leaving.
After all, it will take some time for Chen Dayong to come over.
Although the second public performance of "Summer of Idols" was being filmed during this period, Han Zhou and Chen Xiaoyong did not have much contact with these newcomers.
However, this time, Han Zhou was still very generous in his farewell and invited them to a gathering at Mei's house.
During the dinner, Chen Dayong was still the invincible Chen Dayong, and many people fell down drunk.
These people are about to leave China.
Some people do it for their own future.
Some people actually just want to go to the United States, but now they have found a free meal ticket and pretend that they are willing to work for the new world.
But there are also people who are working for the future of this industry, and for Chinese films to catch up with Hollywood as soon as possible, or even surpass it, so as to learn from its strengths in order to defeat it.
Han Zhou could only sigh when he saw those young people of his age crying because of drinking.
If five of the first group of people sent there can complete their studies and two can return to the new world, it will be considered a huge success.
With Chen Dayong in charge, I hope that enough of the people who were sent over in the past few years will come back.
It is said that sailing on the sea depends on the helmsman. Whether Chen Dayong can be a good helmsman in the future, Captain Han Zhou's eyes have penetrated the Pacific Ocean and are looking straight at the east coast.