Chapter 1390 The Person Who Refused Jiang Wen!

"I plan to carry out a comprehensive restructuring of Future Film and Television."

Sitting in Zhao Fusheng's office, Ye Jing spoke eloquently. It was evident that he had carefully prepared and planned for a long time before bringing this up to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng frowned: "Restructuring? What do you plan to do?"

Although he greatly respected Ye Jing's abilities in film and television, Zhao Fusheng did not think it was right to easily change the current structure of a mature company that had already been on the right track.

"It's simple. Future Film and Television will be divided into two departments, responsible for the production and investment of films and TV series respectively. In addition, the company's artist contracts must be revised. Artists who previously cooperated with the company in the form of studios must have it stipulated in the contract that if the company needs them, they also need to contribute to the company."

"Uh, this... isn't it inappropriate?"

Zhao Fusheng hesitated for a moment and said to Ye Jing: "Take those from the People's Art Theatre, for example. Their first priority is the performances at the People's Art Theatre."

"That's their problem."

Ye Jing said bluntly to Zhao Fusheng: "Our previous approach was too lenient and had no binding force on the artists. To put it bluntly, among the actors who became popular from 'Soldiers' Sortie,' except for your brother Wang Qiang, the rest have been poached by other companies. They are now waiting for their contracts to expire before leaving, and we basically have no way to deal with them. This is very bad!"

Zhao Fusheng remained silent. The previous model of cooperating with artists in the form of studios was something he had proposed based on some insights from later generations, and it was highly praised by Jiang Wen and Yu Feihong at the time.

Even Ye Jing had expressed approval back then.

But the problem was that times had changed. Now Ye Jing was the head of Future Film and Television, and the way he considered issues was necessarily from the company's perspective.

From this perspective, Zhao Fusheng's approach seemed a bit too un-businesslike.

To be precise, it was too naive.

The stupidest businessman in the world is the one who places his hopes on others.

Or rather, not just in business, but in everything, those who expect others to give them happiness will ultimately not attain happiness.

"In the future, Future Film and Television must standardize its current system." Ye Jing looked at Zhao Fusheng and said bluntly: "We want to be a top-tier film and television company in China, not an enterprise held together by your personal charisma."

With that said, his meaning was clear: he intended to make changes to what Zhao Fusheng had done in the company.

Zhao Fusheng was silent for a long time. Finally, he looked up at Ye Jing's expectant eyes and said with a smile: "Alright, let's do it your way."

The other party was considering things from his perspective and for his benefit. Unless Zhao Fusheng was crazy, he wouldn't think Ye Jing was acting for his own interests.

Regardless, since the other party hadn't done anything wrong and it was he who had made a wrong decision based on ignorance of the current industry situation, he had to admit his mistake. Zhao Fusheng never denied that.

"By the way, we're considering whether to invite Chen Dao and Jiang Wen to make cameo appearances in 'Lurking.' What do you think?" Ye Jing asked, seeing Zhao Fusheng nod in agreement, and then brought up another matter.

Zhao Fusheng was startled, then smiled: "No problem. Go ahead and discuss it. I certainly support it."

With two top actors making cameo appearances, at the very least, it would create a buzz when promoting the series.

"Alright, I'll contact them." Ye Jing nodded with a smile.

After all, he was one of the big shots in the Beijing circle. It was most appropriate for him to handle such a small matter.

As for the specifics of the restructuring, Ye Jing didn't go into detail. It would certainly require a plan, which both Zhao Fusheng and Ye Jing understood.

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After finishing his business at the company, Zhao Fusheng returned home. Before he could rest, he received a call from Jiang Wen, inviting him out for dinner.

Arriving at the agreed place, he saw Old Jiang sitting alone in the private room, drinking.

"What's wrong?"

Zhao Fusheng looked at Jiang Wen with some surprise and asked.

"Don't even mention it. The actress I originally planned to use now says she doesn't want to act..." Jiang Wen said helplessly.

"Oh." Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then laughed: "What's this? There are actresses who don't want to be in your film?"

Jiang Wen nodded: "She's originally an art film actress. Although my film has some artistic elements, most of it is commercial content. She feels it doesn't suit her temperament."

So she's a female literary youth.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled inwardly, finding nothing strange about it—there were plenty of people like that.

"How about this: if you think it's not suitable, bring her here, and I'll talk to her, okay?"

Seeing Old Jiang sighing alone, Zhao Fusheng felt a wave of helplessness and said with a wry smile: "I'll help persuade her, see if she'll give face, alright?"

"Uh, you don't know her." Jiang Wen was startled, then shook his head. Clearly, he had little confidence in Zhao Fusheng's success.

After all, the other party had already formally rejected him.

Zhao Fusheng waved his hand: "Not knowing her is no problem. You can introduce us. Besides, think about it—who am I? I write scripts, I'm not an insider. Maybe she'll listen to me?"

That was his true thought. Although he wouldn't invest a cent in Jiang Wen's film, that didn't stop Zhao Fusheng from helping him make it.

Simply put, Zhao Fusheng had to be responsible for his own wallet.

But he also didn't want to stand by when a friend was in trouble. If he wasn't willing to put up money, he could put in effort.

"Alright, I'll make a call." Jiang Wen, somewhat swayed by Zhao Fusheng's words, gritted his teeth and said to him.

Zhao Fusheng nodded and watched Jiang Wen leave.

A moment later, Jiang Wen returned to the private room and nodded to Zhao Fusheng: "Called. She'll be here soon, with her boyfriend."

Boyfriend?

Zhao Fusheng was startled, somewhat surprised: "Also an insider?"

Jiang Wen grunted in acknowledgment and replied: "A director, pretty decent, somewhat famous."

Zhao Fusheng nodded. Since Old Jiang said so, that person's directorial work must be decent. After all, Jiang Wen had always had high standards; if he said a work was good, it must have some merit.

But Zhao Fusheng was curious—which actress had a director as a boyfriend?

"How long until they arrive?"

Zhao Fusheng asked casually.

"Soon. They live nearby." Jiang Wen explained to Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded, simply sat there patiently, chatting with Jiang Wen while waiting.

And in his heart, Zhao Fusheng grew even more curious about the actress's identity.