69novels Chapter 21 Settlement Page
Chapter 21 Settlement Page
If it weren't for the system's "ding" notification, Lin Feng would have forgotten that he had a system. So what was he waiting for? He should hurry up and see what good things the system could give him this time.
After all, the "Business Negotiation Card" in the first "Newbie Gift Pack" was incredibly useful, directly helping Lin Feng secure the best agency contract in the history of Tianyu Media.
Filled with excitement, Lin Feng quickly opened the system to take a look:
[Work: Meteor Shower]
"Production Quality": 2 stars; the plot is shoddy, some plot logic is awkward, and the details such as costumes, props, and scene design are rough.
"Production Revenue": 4 stars; Product placement in the series generated substantial revenue, but excessive commercialization sparked controversy.
Awards: Not awarded any stars; no awards yet.
"Influence": 4 stars; It pioneered the idol drama genre in mainland China and was a phenomenal hit in 2009.
"Personal Contribution": 3 stars; an important male lead.
"Final Evaluation": Initial rating: 3 stars; based on factors such as the host's first film or television work, male lead, and huge success, an additional star is awarded, resulting in a final rating of 4 stars.
Once you've awarded the stars, that's it. What's the point?
Lin Feng studied it for a long time before discovering that these stars could be used to draw prizes: 3 stars could be used to draw a "white card," and 5 stars could be used to draw a "gold card."
Lin Feng wasn't entirely clear on the specific differences between "white card" and "gold card," but he knew that "gold card" was definitely stronger than "white card," and his first skill card, "business negotiation card," was a gold card.
At this point, Lin Feng has 4 stars, which is a rather awkward number. Drawing a "white card" gives him one more star, while drawing a "gold card" takes away one less.
However, Lin Feng understood one principle: these stars, like money, must be spent when necessary. They must first be converted into his own combat power to have value, and only then can they create greater value.
With that in mind, Lin Feng didn't hesitate to spend 3 stars to start the lottery. This time, the system gave him three options again.
"Deep-set Eyes Card": By adjusting the internal structure of the eyes, it makes the actor's eyes appear deeper and permanently enhances the expressiveness of the eyes.
"Dialogue Training Cards": Through dialogue training in different scenarios, these cards help actors improve their dialogue skills and optimize their delivery (valid for three months).
"Posture Training Card": Through simulation training related to movement and posture, it optimizes the actor's physique and posture (valid for three months).
Three options again. Does this mean every lottery draw will have three options? That's actually quite good; it gives you more choices.
But why are all three options actor-related rewards? Which one should I choose?
This time, Lin Feng didn't think too much and directly chose the "Deep-Eyed Eyes Card" because it's permanent and should be very rare.
The other two are temporary, essentially training systems, and Lin Feng could do all of these in real life, though it would be a bit more troublesome.
This "deep-eyed card" cannot be changed in reality, nor is it possible to change it!
An actor's eyes are the most important window into their acting skills. "Eyes that can express emotions" is, in a sense, a talent, something innate and something that can never be changed.
For example, Leung Chiu-wai's "melancholy eyes" are so full of stories; that's talent!
Let's do a simple comparative experiment: If we put Leung Chiu-wai's eyes next to those of an ordinary actor, focusing solely on the eyes without any acting skills or changes in expression, and simply filming the eyes...
Audiences can see the story in Leung Chiu-wai's eyes, something that other ordinary eyes cannot do. That's talent, and it can't be changed.
Lin Feng's "Deep Eyes Card" can achieve this, which is amazing. This is not a "white card" at all; it is a "gold card" for Lin Feng!
Lin Feng didn't feel anything after using it, and he didn't notice any changes. It wasn't until he looked in the mirror for a long time that he noticed some subtle changes. His eyes were more profound and charming, but you really couldn't see it unless you looked closely.
Lin Feng was suddenly a little disappointed. It seemed that it made sense that the skill card was a "white card". This "Deep Eyes Card" was more suitable for the big screen.
However, through the lottery rewards from "Meteor Shower," Lin Feng basically understood the system's operation process. It seems that stars are the key, and he needs to earn more and more stars in the future.
I love the little star!
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The day after Lin Feng won the lottery, Hu Shan also went directly to Lin Feng with a movie script.
"Lin Feng, this is a movie script that we worked hard to get for you. Before filming the second season of 'Meteor Shower,' you can film this movie, 'No Limits: Dangerous Delivery,' first."
This is a youth action film. Director Fu Huayang previously directed "Warning Line" and "Peach Blossom Splendor," and last year he also directed "Street Dance of China," starring Chen Xiaochun and Fan Binbin.
Lin Feng carefully read the script. It was a story set against the backdrop of street life, about a young extreme sports enthusiast who engages in a street chase with criminal gangs in order to rescue his girlfriend.
What's the deal with this movie? Lin Feng thought for a long time but couldn't remember anything. In his previous life, he had some impression of any movie that made a splash, but he really had no recollection of this one. It seemed to be another cannon fodder movie.
Lin Feng didn't want his first movie to be a bad one, especially since last year's director's "Kung Fu Hip Hop" was a box office and critical flop, even with Chen Xiaochun and Fan Binbin in it.
"Sister Hu, I don't like this movie, I don't want to act in it. Are there any other more suitable scripts?" Lin Feng asked.
"Lin Feng, this movie was actually made specifically for you and Deng Shuang. You two are the male and female leads. This is also the most sincere project we have at the moment. It wouldn't be good for us to just reject it like this."
Hu Shan was surprised that Lin Feng wasn't interested in the project she had worked so hard to get, which made her feel frustrated.
"Sister Hu, I didn't mean anything by it, but I just don't like it. Tianyu has so many artists, we can give them to other people. Besides, should 'Meteor Shower' be just for me alone?"
"We could replace him with someone else. For example, I've heard Zhang Han has been complaining a lot about not having resources, but Zhang Han is my good brother. I hope the company can give him more consideration."
Without a second thought, Lin Feng betrayed Zhang Han. He had previously stolen "Meteor Shower," but he wouldn't steal "No Limits: Dangerous Delivery" from him; he would give it to Zhang Han for free.
You're showing off your brotherhood here, but little do you know that Zhang Han is practically cursing you to death right in front of me!
Hu Shan suddenly didn't know what to say. Although it was one thing, Zhang Han was like Lin Feng. Even if she agreed, the investors wouldn't. They invested because of the "Lin Feng and Deng Shuang" combination!
"However, there aren't any other more suitable scripts right now, and we also have to film the second season of 'Meteor Shower,' so we don't have many options at this time."
Moreover, your salary for this film is 30 yuan. Although you are very popular now, you are still a complete newcomer in the film industry. It's really rare for someone to get such a high salary right from the start.
Hu Shan's words made sense. Lin Feng didn't have many options. At this moment, he was somewhat tempted. He had nothing lacking except money. This was evident in his previous conversation with Long Danni, where he emphasized prioritizing the salary when choosing a script.
A director who makes a bad movie has a hard time making a comeback! But an actor can. Besides, which actor hasn't made a bad movie?
Just as Lin Feng was about to agree, his assistant Xu Wenjia handed him a new script. "Sister Hu, this is the new movie script 'My Beautiful Boss' that I just handed over."
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