The next day.
In the morning.
Beijing Airport.
Supervisor Ke personally came to pick them up. When they got into the car, he asked anxiously, "Director Zhang, what's going on? Did something go wrong with the filming? "
Zhang Ye was taken aback. "There's no problem."
Ke Ran said, "The script has been changed?"
Zhang Ye blinked. "I didn't change it."
Dean Ke wiped his sweat. "Are we still going to the original 42nd episode?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Right, not a single episode less."
Ke Cang said, "But it's only been ten days."
"Ten days is enough." Zhang Ye smiled.
Supervisor Ke said, "I've never heard of anyone in the industry finishing filming a TV series in ten days!"
Zhang Ye chuckled. "So you've heard about it now?"
Department Director Ke slapped his forehead. He did not know what to say.
Although he wasn't a professional film and television producer, he wasn't stupid either. He had his ears, so of course he knew how other film crews shot their television dramas. He also knew the production process of a television series. In his opinion, shooting a television series with more than 40 episodes would take at least two to three months, and this was under the assumption that there were no problems. Some film crews might even need to shoot for half a year. He had even seen television dramas that had been shooting for two or even three years. Many directors, especially those from the older generation, would always strive for perfection and would not allow any flaws to appear in their productions.
But for Zhang Ye?
Only ten days?
No one had ever seen this before!
Beside him, Ha Qiqi also said uncertainly, "Director Zhang, are there really no more scenes to reshoot? If there's a scene that wasn't filmed well, then — "
Zhang Zuo smiled bitterly.
Zhang Ye waved it off. "That won't happen. Are you guys still worried about me?"
Dean Ke glanced at him and thought to himself, 'As if we can be at ease. More than 40 episodes in 10 days. Is this TV series even watchable?' He wasn't fooling around, right? Dean Ke had a nagging feeling that the 30 million RMB investment from the Central Publicity Department might go down the drain. No matter how he thought about it, it didn't sound reliable at all!
…
After a long while.
Central Publicity Department, imaging room.
Zhang Ye did not even return home. The moment he arrived in Beijing, he immediately came over to edit the film. Looking at each and every scene, Zhang Ye was very satisfied.
Let's begin.
One hour.
Three hours.
Zhang Ye started working hard.
Meanwhile.
The Central Publicity Department was also in a heated discussion.
Everyone knew that Zhang Ye had finished filming and was back.
"Have you heard?"
"I heard about it."
"Is it really done?"
"Oh my god."
"Do you have to be so fast?"
"The efficiency of Teacher Zhang's work is still as high as ever."
"But, but this is a TV series."
…
That night.
Wu Zeqing finished cooking.
His parents were here too.
When Zhang Ye returned, his daughter pounced on him excitedly.
"Daddy! Daddy! Hug me! "
"Hey, my good daughter, did you miss daddy?"
"Yes!"
"Then give daddy a kiss."
"En!"
The father and daughter were so close to each other.
His mother grumbled, "Why are you back so early?"
Zhang Ye laughed and said, "I've already finished filming. Do you still want me to stay for a few more days?"
His mother pouted and said, "Don't try to fool them."
"Why would I try to fool you?" Zhang Ye said in a speechless manner. "I'm just trying my best."
His mother said, "Other people take more than ten days to film an episode, but you only took ten days to film over 40 episodes. How is that not fooling them? When you're done filming and there are no more TV stations to get you on, you can go ahead and cry! "
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Have you contacted the TV stations?"
Zhang Ye said, "Not yet."
Wu Zeqing asked, "Should I get the Central Publicity Department to step in?"
Zhang Ye said, "There's no need for you guys to do that. Do I not have that much face?"
His mother sneered. "Don't think too highly of yourself."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I've made an appointment with an old friend. We'll talk about this in a while."
As they were talking, the doorbell rang.
Zhang Ye opened the door and a familiar face appeared in front of him.
Hu Fei looked at Zhang Ye.
Zhang Ye looked at Hu Fei.
Then the two of them laughed and gave each other a bear hug!
Hu Fei was a little excited. "Alright, you haven't changed at all! You haven't changed at all! "
Zhang Ye laughed heartily. "You too, Brother Hu. You're still so energetic. What's the matter? I just got back and I heard that you got promoted? You're the deputy station head of Beijing Television now? "
Hu Fei smiled and said, "I worked my way up."
Zhang Ye led the child and said, "Call me Uncle Hu."
Sisi hid behind her father and looked at Hu Fei. She said timidly, "Uncle Hu."
Hu Fei beamed. "So this is our little princess? She's so beautiful. "
Wu Zeqing smiled. "You're here?"
Hu Fei immediately changed his expression and said politely, "Minister Wu, I'm here to scrounge a free meal."
Wu Zeqing said, "Come and have a seat."
Hu Fei and Zhang Ye's parents knew each other, so they greeted each other.
They sat down and started eating.
As they ate, Hu Fei asked, "Didn't you go out to film a movie? Have you started filming yet? Why do you have time to treat me to a meal? I was still thinking of asking you out after you finished filming, kid. "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "We've already wrapped up the filming."
Hu Fei nearly spat out the rice in his mouth. "What?"
Zhang Ye said, "We just wrapped up the filming yesterday."
Hu Fei facepalmed. "If we're talking about production efficiency, you're the only one in the entire entertainment industry that I admire."
Zhang Ye said in amusement, "It's not too bad. I've always been a fast producer, you know that."
Hu Fei said helplessly, "But I didn't know that you could shoot a TV series so quickly."
"It's all the same." Zhang Ye then said, "What's the matter, Brother Hu? I'm currently editing the film and it should be submitted for approval in the next few days. Are you guys going to buy the broadcast rights? "
Hu Fei laughed and said, "How much is it?"
Zhang Ye said, "I'll definitely give you guys a fair price. We're old friends, so if anyone else wants to buy it, I won't sell it no matter how much it costs."
Hu Fei chuckled and said, "Don't even think about it. How can there be any truth in that mouth of yours? Do you think that anyone would still dare to buy your movies at this time? It would only be us. " With a pause, he said, "Alright, I'll make the decision on this matter. After the approval is done, we'll sign the contract after we approve the film source. I won't give face to anyone else, but I have to give face to you, Little Zhang."
Zhang Ye said, "Good, then it's settled. Give us the best time slot for the screening."
Hu Fei said, "Don't worry, do you think I would scam you?"
Zhang Ye said, "When are my movies going to take over?"
Hu Fei thought for a moment, then said, "There's a primetime finale next month, but that timing isn't very good. Heavens of the Gods and Age of Kingdoms are the two most anticipated blockbusters of the year. Although you've just returned, you should have heard about them, right? These two movies are going to be aired at the other two television stations and should have already been discussed. I'm guessing that they'll be aired next month as well. These two popular male idols are fighting for the S-list spot and are in full swing, so you shouldn't join in the fun. Any TV series these days would have to avoid them. Why don't we do it this way? I'll arrange for it to be aired two months from now. At that time, there shouldn't be anyone competing with you, so it'll be easier for you to get results. "
Hu Fei had good intentions. This was the era of the male idols. Zhang Ye had just returned and needed time to recover his popularity, so there was no need for him to fight with them.
But Zhang Ye did not appreciate it.
Zhang Ye smiled. "Two months is too long."
Hu Fei was taken aback. "Ah?"
Zhang Ye said, "Let's do it next month then."
Hu Fei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Are you sure?"
"I'm sure." Zhang Ye grinned and said, "Brother Hu, it's always been others who avoid my shows and time slots. Back when I was doing variety shows at Beijing Television, even Central TV Department 1 had to avoid me and had to change the show's time slot. When have you ever heard of me avoiding others?"
His mother rolled her eyes and said, "Do you still think it's the same back then?"
Zhang Ye bragged, "It was the same back then, and it's still the same now."
His father also said, "Little Hu, don't listen to him. This kid is still getting cocky."
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Dad, I know what I'm doing."
Hu Fei rubbed his temples and said, "Kid, your temper is still the same." Then he couldn't help but glance at Wu Zeqing, waiting for her opinion. This matter was not something that Zhang Ye could make the decision on his own. This was a project that the Central Publicity Department was planning, so the final say was still with them.
At this moment, it was Old Wu who spoke up.
Wu Zeqing took a bite of her food and smiled. "Whenever my husband says it will be aired, it will be aired."
No matter what decision Zhang Ye made, Wu Zeqing had always supported him. No one else could be like Zhang Ye's wife.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "What a coincidence. I'd like to take this opportunity to see if the male idols of this era have a stronger appeal, or if us veterans have a stronger appeal. If everyone wants to do it, then let's do it together. Whether it's a mule or a horse, let's just come out for a walk. It's not a big deal."
Competing with the male idols in terms of appeal?
Competing with the male idols in terms of viewership ratings?
If anyone else heard this, they would probably think that Zhang Ye had gone crazy.
In this era, who could compete with the male idols?
Hu Fei was also at his wit's end. He said with a smile, "As long as you're not afraid of affecting the viewership ratings, I'll definitely not have any problems on my side. It doesn't matter which show it goes on, right?"
Zhang Ye was amused. "Affect the viewership ratings?"
How could that be possible!
This is In the Name of the People we're talking about!
If they come, I'll destroy them all!
If they come in a group, I'll destroy them all!
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