Chapter 329 Finale Banquet
“Post-production takes so long?” Chen Jun didn’t quite understand.

In his opinion, the movie has been shot and at most all it needs to be fixed is like buying a pair of trousers. Even if they don’t fit, you can just fix the waist and the hem, which takes less time than making a pair of trousers.

“Post-production is very troublesome. How can I put this?” Chen Yuan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

He didn’t know how to explain it. His dad had no idea what post-production was, and it couldn’t be explained in just a sentence or two. It was quite troublesome anyway.

If you can complete it at the end of the month or the beginning of the month, it is considered extremely efficient.

“It’s hard to say, so I won’t say it. I’m too lazy to understand it. Anyway, it’s been a month, and the speed is pretty fast. I’ll see the results next month.”

Chen Jun waved his hand. He had no interest in post-production. He just wanted to see the effect.

“The efficiency of a play is good, but it is not enough if you want to pursue output.”

After finishing his meal, Chen Yuan wiped his mouth and picked up the teacup to moisten his mouth. Then he picked up the cigarette box on the table, handed one to Chen Jun first, and then took one in his own mouth and lit it.

In his vision, the entire process, from the screenwriting department to the director team and then to post-production, should be built like a production line and run like crazy.

However, we currently have limited staff, and relying on the connections of the God of Wealth, we have barely been able to build the framework of Yucheng Film and Television, and it is still far from the expected efficiency.

There is no way. I have limited connections in this industry and it is near the end of the year, so temporary recruitment will have limited effect.

Now we just have to wait for the Taoist masterpiece to go online. After creating the myth, the brand of Yucheng Film and Television will be well-known. After the Spring Festival, it may attract the attention of many people in the industry.

That will be the time when Yucheng film and television will grow wildly along with online movies.

“It’s not enough? You are going to tire me to death.” Chen Jun finished his lunch and glared at Chen Yuan.

The intensity of the filming of this drama can only be described as horrifying. Not even cows and horses would dare to be used in this way, which is why it is so efficient.

Chen Yuan still felt it was not enough. Why did he have to do it non-stop for 24 hours?

That would cause a lot of sudden death.

“I’m talking about output, not efficiency. Efficiency has reached its limit, and output is still far from enough. Simply put, we need to hire a large number of people.” Chen Yuan said as he tapped off the ash from his cigarette.

“It’s up to you. As long as you feel it’s safe, that’s fine.” Chen Jun picked up the cigarette, lit it, and smoked happily.

Anyway, he had reminded him many times to walk steadily. Saying it too much would become nagging. Besides, he believed that Chen Yuan could walk steadily, and he was walking very steadily now.

Perhaps after the Taoist masterpiece is launched, Chen Jun will be more eager to produce than Chen Yuan.

“Don’t worry, as I said before, just wait and count the money after the Spring Festival.” Chen Yuan grinned with an extremely confident smile.

“Haha, then I have to wait.” Chen Jun said with a smile.

After finishing a cigarette, Chen Jun packed up his lunch box and went downstairs.

Chen Yuan continued to tinker with the script.

Towards evening, Qin Fen called.

“Hey, are you awake?”

Chen Yuan swiped the phone on the table to answer it, turned on the speakerphone, and continued typing on the keyboard.

“I’ve never slept so comfortably. Now I feel full of energy.” Qin Fen laughed.

After finishing the filming last night, I didn’t do anything but catch up on my sleep. I slept until I woke up naturally. Now I just got up, washed up, and called Chen Yuan.

“It’s good to be young.” Chen Yuan joked.

In your early twenties, you can work intensively for ten consecutive days and then recover your energy after a good sleep. This is definitely a state that middle-aged men envy.

“I’ve arranged a wrap-up party tonight in Yucheng Village, and you can come then.” After a few jokes, Qin Fen got down to business.

“Didn’t I ask you to prepare a wrap party? Why did you arrange it for me?” Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment, stopped editing, picked up the cigarette case and smoked a cigarette.

“It doesn’t matter where we eat. It’s more convenient in Yucheng Village, and I can make some profit, too.” Qin Fen’s chuckle revealed a hint of shrewdness.

“Okay, you’ve made all the arrangements, so let’s get together in Yucheng Village.”

Originally, Chen Yuan had asked Qin Fen to attend the wrap-up banquet and had no plans to participate, but since Qin Fen had arranged it this way, that was all he could do.

You can indeed make some money.

“Okay, I’ve already notified the crew, they should be here in about half an hour. By the way, I saw in the member group that there’s an event tomorrow?”

When Qin Fen was about to hang up the phone and leave, he remembered the group message he had just read.

“After discussing it in the group, we decided that as we get closer to the Spring Festival, there will be more things to do, so it’s better to do it today than today. So we will hold the membership event tomorrow. Do you have any questions tomorrow?” Chen Yuan asked.

“If you’re talking about today, I, Ling Yuan, won’t come even if I sleep. If you’re talking about tomorrow, then there will definitely be no problem.” Qin Fen said with a smile. He was in good shape now.

I just finished filming a play, and I have some sleep and some time to rest. I’m going to call me over tomorrow.

We didn’t talk on the phone for too long, he’ll be here soon anyway.

After Chen Yuan hung up the phone, he called Chen Jun first and told him that he didn’t need to bring a box lunch tonight. Then he wrote a script for a while before going downstairs and riding his tricycle towards Laotang.

He also asked Ye Zhi if she wanted to come over for dinner, but she refused, saying that they would get together again tomorrow when her brother came.

Chen Yuan didn’t force it and went straight to Laotang.

“Brother, arrange a few tables. Have one table for all the hot pot, barbecue and skewers.”

Going all the way to the third floor, I saw Chen Mo standing not far from the elevator, ready to welcome customers and listen to their needs.

The dining area hasn’t had much business recently, with only a few customers here and there. The boxed lunch area is a little better, as some mothers bring their children and go home after dinner, which is convenient and saves trouble.

“Want to treat us?” Chen Mo asked with a smile.

“Hasn’t the crew wrapped up filming? Come over tonight for a get-together.” Chen Yuan took out a cigarette box and handed the cigarette to Chen Mo as he walked over.

“Arrange immediately.”

Chen Mo understood, took the cigarette and put it to his ear, then made arrangements.

Chen Yuan lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. After thinking for a while, he ran to Zhu Feng to get some barbecue. There were not many food options in Yucheng Village, but the taste was good, so he ordered a little of everything.

After selecting some dishes, Chen Yuan sat down and waited.

They didn’t have to wait too long. They had just arranged an appointment with Qin Fen, and Chen Yuan also came on time. In the time it took to finish a cigarette, two elevators arrived at the third floor and a group of people walked out one after another.

“This way, this way.”

Chen Yuan stood up and waved.

There weren’t many people, just the director team, staff, and some of Peng Hongyu’s main actors, about 20 to 30 people in total.

They are just the crew members, and the rest of the employees are working overtime on post-production.

“Boss Chen.”

Peng Hongyu and the others greeted them with a smile.

“Come on, come on, everyone sit down.”

Chen Yuan smiled and nodded in response, asking everyone to take a seat.

“Have you ordered?” Qin Fen came to Chen Yuan naturally.

“Just ordered, drinks are all you can have, if you want milk tea, go over there and order it, just put it on the bill.” Chen Yuan pointed in the direction of the tea shop and said. There were actresses in the crew, and Liang Qianyue was also with them, so they could get whatever they wanted to drink.

“Let’s go order some milk tea.”

The actress was still considering whether it was appropriate, but Liang Qianyue had already pulled them towards the tea shop. Seeing that Chen Yuan and Qin Fen didn’t say anything, she followed them.

Xie Di asked others to get drinks.

“How was your rest?”

After everyone was seated, Chen Yuan took out a cigarette and passed it around, asking as he did so.

“I feel much better after a good night’s sleep.”

“I am full of energy and can continue to work.”

“Give me the script now and we can start filming tonight.”

Young people definitely recover faster, but older people, even those over 30, are obviously not as mentally fit as young people.

After chatting for a while, the soup base was served and Chen Yuan invited everyone to start eating.

There was no rush to toast. I believe most of the crew members slept until the afternoon, packed up and came here directly without filling their stomachs in the middle.

Drinking on an empty stomach is the most uncomfortable. Chen Yuan had experienced this deeply in his previous life, so there is no need to do anything else. Just eat something first and drink slowly.

“Come on, come on, let me toast to everyone. You’ve worked hard on the filming these past few days. Let’s eat and drink well today. If you have any activities tonight, go to Qin Fen to settle the bill, and then have a good rest for a few days.”

A few minutes later, Chen Yuan stood up first, raised his glass, and shouted to the people at the tables.

Everyone cheered and thanked.

After a glass of wine, the toasting session seemed to have begun, with the actors coming over to toast first.

“Boss Chen, I’d like to toast you.”

Peng Hongyu also came over with a wine glass.

“Sit, sit, sit.”

Chen Yuan pulled over a chair and asked Peng Hongyu to sit down. This was the first cash cow of Yucheng Film and Television, and he must be treated well.

“How do you feel after filming?” Chen Yuan picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Peng Hongyu, then asked with a smile.

“Not bad.” Peng Hongyu nodded with a smile, then drank the wine in the glass.

“How is your recovery? How’s your condition? Are you having any trouble performing?” Chen Yuan finished his drink, put down his glass, and continued to ask with concern.

“There’s nothing wrong with my body. I’m in good condition. I’ll just divert my attention and there’s no problem with getting out of the role.” Peng Hongyu shook his head and smiled.

“That’s good.” Chen Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

You can rest when you are physically tired, but acting is a compulsory course for every actor and also the most difficult subject.

After all, when you are on the crew, you need to devote yourself to the role. Once you adapt to the rhythm and role, your subconscious mind will bring you into it.

Even after the filming is over, it is easy to confuse acting and life in a daze. This is the obstacle and dilemma of not being able to get out of the role.

Especially when playing some special professions, or having some kind of relationship that is not recognized by the world, the actors may even need to be separated, prohibited from meeting, or even prohibited from having any contact.

They will also seek treatment from a psychologist to help them get out of the drama.

The play “The Taoist Priest” is okay. There is no special plot and there are no major obstacles in the performance. Moreover, Peng Hongyu is in good condition.

“Have one.”

Chen Yuan picked up the cigarette box, handed one to Peng Hongyu, and then took one himself, lit it, took a puff, and continued while exhaling smoke:

“Take a good rest in the next few days. After you get back in shape, we will continue to work on the second project. The script is already out.”

“Are we going to shoot a second part?” Peng Hongyu was a little surprised.

It is not surprising that a film or TV series has a second part, but all extended film or TV series can only be established after the first part is successful, even a big hit, and has huge value.

But now the first part of Taoist Priest has not been released yet, and even the post-production has not been completed. No one knows what the specific effect will be, but we have decided to make the second part.

Is this confidence or casualness?
“I wrote the script, and I am confident that I can create a Taoist series and extend it into a track series.”

Chen Yuan knocked off the ash from his cigarette and smiled confidently, “And on the day of the opening ceremony, I saw your performance and the filming results on the set. I am very confident that we can create a high-quality hit series.”

Peng Hongyu didn’t know what to say.

To be honest, he didn’t think the Taoist drama was that great, or he didn’t have high expectations for its effect after it went online, and his boss was still a layman.

I guess it’s just a hobby.

It is not uncommon in the circle for people to write their own scripts and hire people to shoot them.

“Don’t worry, Boss Chen. I will devote 100% of my energy to the plot.”

What can be said? All Peng Hongyu can say is to cherish this opportunity, do his job well, devote himself wholeheartedly, and perform every role well.

“I believe the result will not disappoint you.” Chen Yuan smiled and patted Peng Hongyu on the shoulder.

Not only Peng Hongyu, but even his parents and elder sister did not believe how shocking the profit effect of online movies could be. In other words, everyone, including Qin Fen, Xie Di, and Yucheng Film and Television, did not dare to imagine the amazing return on investment at this moment.

Just follow your own planned pace and let the results speak for themselves.

“The script has been written?”

After Peng Hongyu returned to the table, Qin Fen next to him asked Chen Yuan a question.

“It’s only been two days since I wrote it. There’s no rush for the script. Come back and get the script after your vacation. Can you handle it if I let you direct it alone this time?”

Chen Yuan pinched the cigarette butt, filled a glass with wine, and clinked his glass with Qin Fen’s.

“It’s not a big problem, but the progress may be slower.” Qin Fen thought about it and said that it was no problem.

The budget for the first part has not been spent, there is still a little left, and there are sponsors. Even if the bet fails, there will be at least tens of thousands of yuan.

Therefore, the investment in the first play is not huge, and we can continue with the second play, just in case it turns out to be a hit.

Make the most of small efforts to achieve big results, and just do it with maximum efficiency.

“By the way, are you still looking for sponsors for the second movie?” Qin Fen thought about the sponsorship fees for product placement and felt it was a good idea, and wanted to continue attracting investment.

“We won’t be inviting external investment for now. Just ask Yang Wei and Huang Jie. If they are willing, we will still follow the model of the previous play.”

Chen Yuan picked up his glass, clinked it with Qin Fen, then clinked it with Xie Di on his left, and said:
“Yucheng Film and Television does not have brand awareness yet, but it will definitely be a hit after the new year at the latest. By then, we will set up an investment promotion department as soon as possible to be responsible for attracting investment for advertising placement and sponsorship. This is a very important project.”

Although we won’t put it on the agenda, these tasks need to be prepared in advance. If we don’t set up everything as soon as possible after the Spring Festival, how can we catch up with the trend of wild growth?

“Okay.” Xie Di responded.

“The rest of the Taoist series will be directed by you, and you can set up the crew as you like. If there are not enough people, find Xie Di.” Chen Yuan looked at Qin Fen and said something, then raised his head and finished his drink.

“I’ll try my best.” Xie Di hesitated after hearing this, then smiled bitterly.

He knows that sayings like “try your best”, “work hard” and “strive for” are not good responses at work, but even a good cook cannot cook without rice, so he really doesn’t dare to make boastful claims.

(End of this chapter)