Chapter 20 I only regret that I was born at the wrong time, not ten years earlier

Lin Yicheng smiled and continued:

"Since I was a child, I have been interested in writing and singing, and then I learned the relevant knowledge."

“For example, when writing, I just want to write down some of my thoughts and feelings so that I can share them with others.”

"As for singing, it was purely because I heard my classmates sing well and I wanted to sing like that so I wouldn't be laughed at by my friends."

"After entering high school, I started writing novels with the encouragement of my family. At the time, I just wanted to give it a try, but I didn't expect that it would do well and many people liked it."

"So I continued writing, and then I became a so-called best-selling novelist."

"After the college entrance examination, I was faced with the problem of choosing a major. At that time, I wondered if I could express my work in another form, such as film and television. So I chose the major of directing."

"As for becoming a singer, it was an accident. I filmed a TV series this year and wanted to find a suitable song, but I couldn't find one that suited my taste, so I wrote the song and sang it myself."

"I wrote three songs and used them in the TV series. Then my agent listened to my songs and felt they were good, so he asked me if I wanted to write a few more songs to make an album."

Zongshuai: ???
"I didn't think about how much sales it would have at the time. The main purpose was to leave a carrier for my memories and nostalgia. Everyone knows what happened next."

After hearing what Lin Yicheng said, Li Ran didn't know whether he should say MMP or not.

I don’t know whether the other things are true or not, but your overwhelming publicity is just for your own entertainment?
Warner has released so many products in the early stage, and he is playing with you like this. Is Zhou Jianhui crazy?
But Li Ran was professional. He held himself back and kept a normal expression, not even smiling.

At this moment, Lin Yicheng missed Teacher Xiao Sa a little bit, and hoped to have a chance to talk to him about the Versailles issue in the future.

"Which of these identities do you value most?"

"Director." Lin Yicheng answered straightforwardly.

“Director? Not a singer or a writer?” Li Ran’s expression was very surprised, very appropriate.

"Yes, although I haven't achieved much as a director yet, I'm doing pretty well as a writer and singer. It seems a bit unprofessional."

Li Ran did not continue here, and Lin Yicheng hinted that the TV series was so obvious.

Give a bad review.

Lin Yicheng had no choice but to continue speaking himself.

"Director is my main job, and other identities can be considered as side jobs to assist my role as a director."

"What kind of auxiliary method?"

This question sounds amateurish, but it has to be asked.

An excellent host knows when to be the main character and when to be the supporting role.

You can't be like some people who first say "Really? I don't believe it" to confuse you, and then take the conversation away and start talking about their own things. This is called taking over the show.

"For example, if I want to shoot a work, I can write the script myself as a writer and decide what to shoot. For example, the film "Hello, Old Times" that I just finished shooting is like this."

"Then if there's a suitable role I can play it myself, and if there's no song I like, I'll compose and sing it myself."

……

The subsequent Q&A was a bit lackluster.

I won’t go into details here.

Afterwards, we talked about living and studying in Beijing, our impressions of the city, and our views on food and travel.

It fits the theme of this program.

Lin Yicheng naturally picked the nice things to say and couldn't expose someone's shortcomings in front of him.

Is he going to say that he just can't drink soy milk, the traffic is too congested, and there are often sandstorms?
Lin Yicheng's brain was not filled with water.

We chatted for about half an hour, which was enough time for the show.

After saying goodbye to Li Ran and exchanging contact information, Lin Yicheng and Zong Shuai left Beijing TV Station.

“How does it feel to be on the show?”

"It's just so-so, a little too bland."

Having experienced the media bombardment in later generations, Lin Yicheng is a little disdainful of the current programs, thinking they are not exciting enough.

Of course, he was just thinking like that. If the show was really exciting, he would have concerns.

Zong Shuai has become somewhat immune to Lin Yicheng's occasional Versailles-style remarks.

He didn't take up the subject, but talked about something else. "Lao Zhou and I have talked to some TV stations, and the prices they offered are not low. They all want to get it as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble."

"How much is the highest?"

Zong Shuai gestured a number, Lin Yicheng smiled and said, "Wait a little longer, there will be an increase."

Zong Shuai also laughed and said, "Your company can't continue like this. At least you need a dedicated financial officer and a professional in the film and television industry who can connect with TV stations and sell dramas."

"Lao Zhou and I have never been involved in selling dramas before. If it weren't for your popularity, I'm afraid we would be ripped off this time."

"I know that too. After the New Year, when Hello, Old Times is broadcast, I will have more options."

Seeing that Lin Yicheng had plans, Zong Shuai stopped talking about this topic.

"How's that new novel of yours?"

"It's almost finished. I'll put it on the market when the TV series airs to maximize its influence."

"When the time comes, you can talk to them in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia and ask them to increase the royalties. After all, this is my last work and it will be gone forever. They can also use this gimmick to sell it."

"Really, it's a pity if you don't go into business." Zong Shuai sighed.

"It makes money, it's not shabby."

"Isn't the money you made from this album enough? Zhou Jianhui must be feeling the pain."

"It's not like he didn't make any money. Without me, he would have nothing."

Although the two parties split the album profits 50-50, Warner's final profit was less than Lin Yicheng's.

After all, they were the ones who paid for recording the album.

But the contract was there in black and white, and Zhou Jianhui had no choice.

Lin Yicheng is strong, produces core content, and has publicity and channels. If Warner wants to make money from him, it just needs to follow his lead.

When eating meat, Lin Yicheng would definitely eat the biggest part.

Otherwise, wouldn't you be begging on your knees?

The support should just follow the ADC to assist, but still want to steal the kill? Is there any law?
"Actually, I want to change my career and become a full-time agent." Zong Shuai expressed his thoughts.

Lin Yicheng was not surprised, as the commander-in-chief in his previous life had made this choice and was very successful.

"Serving me full-time?" Lin Yicheng joked.

"Nowadays, there are more and more film and television companies, and crews are coming one after another. Those coal bosses are carrying sacks of money to give." Zong Shuai took off his glasses and wiped them, and continued:

"I think the film and television industry will develop rapidly in the future. Naturally, the pay of actors will continue to increase. At that time, a good agent will be very important for them."

Lin Yicheng gave a thumbs up. Zong Shuai indeed had a good vision and the future film and television industry would be just as he said.

"I'll recommend some good actors to you later."

"I won't thank you. It's because of my help during this period that I have learned more and have become more determined. I will start working on my own around next year."

"Okay then. I'll make the movie and you'll provide the actors. Then we can carve out a path in the film and television industry together." Lin Yicheng said with a laugh.

"If you can reach the level of Lao Mouzi and Kaige one day, even if I stay at home, there will be a lot of people looking for me to be their agent."

"Don't worry, when I get on the Oscar stage one day, I will definitely mention you so that everyone in Hollywood will know you."

"You can brag all you want. If you have the ability, you can replace Lao Mouzi and direct the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Let me broaden my horizons."

Not to mention, Lin Yicheng had actually fantasized about that grand ceremony that attracted national attention.

But it's just a fantasy, it's a pity that he was born a little late.

If he had not been born in 1984, even if he was born in 1974, he would have the confidence to compete with Zhang Yimou.

Many big directors were extremely jealous of directing this opening ceremony and all showed off their talents.

Lao Mouzi led his team and came up with a detailed and feasible planning plan.

What about the great director Kaige? He was full of confidence, with his head held high and his hands behind his back, reciting a poem by Du Fu, "I heard that Jibei was taken back from outside the sword. When I first heard it, my clothes were soaked with tears."

Then, the post of chief director fell to Lao Mouzi...

(End of this chapter)