Chapter 956: Hidden Rules Tong Lei

That evening.

The setting sun stretched the shadows on the set very long, and the golden light became much softer, falling on the last shot that was about to be completed.

"'Girl' MV, scene 25, three takes at a time, Action!"

The clapperboard fell, and Huo Siyan sat on a high stool by the window of the bar, her fingertips casually running across the rim of the glass, her face turned sideways to the camera, her eyes holding just the right amount of distance, a kind of laziness that hid a story.

Lin Lang leaned against the bar, his eyes fixed on her shaking wine glass, a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

The rail car slowly retreated to the corner, and the camera shook from the overlapping shadows of the two people to the moment when Huo Siyan raised her eyes. She raised her chin towards Lin Lang and threw a seductive glance. Even the curve of her red lips was extremely beautiful.

“Stop!” Lin Lang’s voice was filled with laughter. “It’s over! The whole film is finished!”

As soon as he finished speaking, there was silence for two seconds on the set, and then there was warm applause.

The lighting technician dropped his tools and applauded.

The sound engineer, holding the boom pole, also started clapping. Even the stage workers came over to applaud Huo Siyan's wonderful performance in the last scene.

Because it was shot in reverse order, the last scene, the final scene, was actually the first scene in the MV.

Huo Siyan gracefully got down from the high stool, walked to the center of the venue on her stilettos, folded her hands in front of her belly, and bowed repeatedly: "Thank you everyone, all the teachers have worked hard today, I really appreciate it!"

Lin Lang walked forward, waited for the applause to subside, and shouted, "Everyone, you've worked hard today! To celebrate the completion of the filming, Mr. Huo will treat the entire crew to a barbecue buffet tonight. All you can eat!"

"Great!"

"Thank you, Mr. Huo!"

The staff cheered instantly and the atmosphere became boiling.

The smile on Huo Siyan's face froze for a moment. She pulled Lin Lang's sleeve and muttered softly, "Hubby, I didn't say I wanted to treat you... My living expenses are almost gone this month. How much will it cost to treat so many people to barbecue?"

Lin Lang chuckled, quietly took out a VIP card from his suit trouser pocket and stuffed it into Huo Siyan's hand, pinching her palm with his fingertips: "Don't worry, your husband will pay for you."

"The monthly limit of this overdraft card is 30 yuan, which is my living expenses for you. The password is six eights."

"In the future, when you take on jobs and run announcements, don't be stingy when you treat the staff to a cup of coffee or milk tea. If you want to be in the entertainment industry, you have to accumulate good relationships, understand?"

Huo Siyan blinked while clutching the overdraft card, then smiled sweetly and said, "I understand. Thank you, husband!"

After saying that, Huo Siyan turned to face the crew members, smiled and said loudly: "Let's have dinner at the Korean barbecue restaurant near the company tonight, I'll pay the bill!"

The crowd cheered even louder.

The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the windows of the studio, casting a layer of warm light on Huo Siyan's smiling face.

She was wearing a red dress and was wrapped in this natural halo, bright and gentle, as if a beautiful filter was added.

Lin Lang stood behind the monitor, watching the footage seriously, and seemed to be very satisfied with today's shooting results.

Huo Siyan came forward, looked at Lin Lang in front of the cameraman and asked, "Boss Lin, are you coming to the MV wrap-up party tonight?"

Lin Lang declined politely, "I have something else to do tonight, so I won't be joining you for the dinner. Just toast everyone a glass of wine for me."

Huo Siyan was a little disappointed after hearing this, and asked tentatively: "Lin Dong, the wrap-up party won't be lively without you, what important thing is there that you can't cancel?"

Naturally, Lin Lang could not answer. In the evening, Tong Lei invited Tang Yan and Lin Lang to dinner, but she just made up a reason to politely decline Huo Siyan.

Why did Tong Lei invite Lin Lang and Tang Yan to dinner?

Because in the afternoon Tong Lei accompanied Tang Yan to audition in the crew of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", she was actually chosen by director Deng Xiaolong and was asked to audition for the role of Shen Meizhuang.

Director Zheng was very impressed by Tong Lei's gentle temperament and outstanding acting skills, and he decided on the spot that Tong Lei would play the role of Shen Meizhuang.

Lin Lang's prophecy came true. Tong Lei was so happy that she offered to treat Lin Lang and Tang Yan to dinner.

After all, Lin Lang is the author and screenwriter of the novel "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and he is also the CEO of the investment company and the co-producer of the drama.

As long as Tong Lei invited Lin Lang to dinner, even if she had not signed a formal contract, and the crew wanted to replace Tong Lei with another actress to play Shen Meizhuang, Lin Lang would do his best to ensure that Tong Lei would not be robbed of her role because he felt sorry for the person who had taken over his role.

From this we can see that none of the female celebrities who can gain a foothold in the entertainment industry are stupid.

Even without a backer or capital, few female celebrities can remain popular and have long-term high-quality resources and film contracts.

That night.

Arirang Yanji BBQ Restaurant.

In the private room on the second floor.

Lin Lang looked at the Korean-style barbecue on the table, then looked at Tong Lei who was sitting across from him, and said jokingly: "Tong Lei, you're treating me to a meal and you're just going to eat barbecue and drink beer? I thought you were going to prepare a seafood feast for me!"

Tong Lei stuck out her tongue and smiled. While pouring beer for Lin Lang, she said self-deprecatingly, "Brother Lang, you've been eating too much delicacies and you're tired of them. Let's change to something more down-to-earth. This barbecue has actually cost me more than half a month's living expenses."

Tang Yan, who was sitting next to Lin Lang, ate Korean-style grilled skewers and said jokingly, "Brother Lang, Tong Lei and I haven't graduated from college yet. Our only source of income is from our families, but we can't afford to treat you to a seafood dinner."

Lin Lang picked up a skewer of grilled pollack and started eating. "I was just teasing Tong Lei. Actually, I just wanted to eat some barbecue and drink some beer."

Tong Lei smiled shyly and said, "Brother Lang, when I finish filming "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and get my first paycheck, I will definitely treat you to a big meal."

Lin Lang raised his glass and said, "Here, let me toast to you two beautiful ladies for getting the chance to star in The Legend of Zhen Huan."

"Thank you, Brother Lang. Cheers..."

Tong Lei and Tang Yan raised their glasses at the same time, clinked glasses with Lin Lang and took a big sip of the cool beer.

Tang Yan took the opportunity to say, "Brother Lang, you are the author and screenwriter of the novel "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and you are also the CEO and co-producer of the drama's investment. How about you sign Tong Lei as well and make her an artist under Maitian Music and Film Company?"

Tong Lei didn't say anything after hearing this, but looked at Lin Lang nervously and expectantly.

While eating the skewers, Lin Lang looked at Tong Lei and said, "For Sister Yan's sake, there is no problem for me to sign Tong Lei. After all, she has a good image and temperament, and she is a graduate of the Shanghai Theatre Academy."

“But the artists under our Maitian Music and Film Company all sign a ten-year agency contract. If they switch to another agency midway, they will have to pay a sky-high termination fee.” Lin Lang had made it clear in advance.

After hearing this, Tong Lei looked at Tang Yan with a pleading look and said weakly, "Did you also sign a ten-year contract?"

Tang Yan replied, "Yes, the company wants to train, package and make us famous, so it needs to invest a lot of money and resources in the early stage. If we only sign a three to five-year agency contract, then right after we become famous, we can raise the price or switch to other film and television companies."

"The management contracts for new actors are usually seven to ten years or even longer to guarantee a return on investment for the artist."

"The share ratio for new actors under Brother Lang's company is quite fair, and as their popularity increases, there will be opportunities to increase the share ratio of film pay and advertising endorsement income every year."

After hearing this, Tong Lei smiled sweetly and said, "Brother Lang is willing to sign me and give me resources to star in TV dramas. I am already very lucky. How dare I complain about the long contract period?"

While eating skewers, Lin Lang looked at Tong Lei and said, "As long as you have considered it, you can sign a contract with Maitian Music Co., Ltd. at any time."

Tang Yan said with a smile: "That's great, Brother Lang, please sign Tong Lei as well, so that I will have a companion in the company from now on."

Tong Lei quickly picked up the beer glass and said happily: "Thank you Brother Lang for signing me. I will definitely work hard to make every movie well and strive to make a lot of money for the company as soon as possible."

Lin Lang picked up the wine glass and said, "Come on, let's have a toast together. Congratulations to you two beauties on your official debut."

"Cheers..." Tang Yan picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Lin Lang and Tong Lei.

The three of them drank up the beer in their glasses at the same time. After drinking a glass of beer, Tang Yan, who was not very drunk, turned red in the face.

Tong Lei diligently poured wine for Lin Lang, immersed in the joy of becoming a signed artist, with a sweet smile on her face.

Lin Lang continued, "Tong Lei, because the preparation time for the filming of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is relatively long, it just so happens that you can play the second female lead in the online short drama "The Shocking Love of the Rich: The CEO's Secret Sweet Wife" before the official filming of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" begins."

Tong Lei covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Really? This is the first time I've heard of an online short drama."

Lin Lang replied, "Of course it's true. This is Xia Country's first online short drama, adapted from the novel of the same name by the beautiful writer Su Wanxing, "The Rich Family's Shocking Love: The CEO's Secretly Married Sweet Wife". I directed and starred in the male lead, and Huo Siyan played the female lead."

After hearing this, Tong Lei said in surprise, "I've read Su Wanxing's ancient Chinese novel "The Noble Daughter", her writing is superb. Although I haven't read the original novel of "The Rich Family: The CEO's Secret Sweet Wife", I believe that Su Wanxing's modern romance novels must be very good too!"

After hearing this, Tang Yan shook Lin Lang's arm in a jealous way and said coquettishly, "Brother Lang, why am I not the No. 1 or No. 2 female lead in the online short drama you directed and starred in? Don't you love me as your adopted sister anymore?"

Lin Lang looked at Tang Yan, who was pouting and acting coquettishly on the seat next to him, and said lovingly, "Silly girl, no matter who I forget, I can never forget you, right?"

"I'm going to direct and star in my next short play, 'The Daughter of a Noble Family', where I'm the male lead. I've already decided that you'll play the female lead. This is a play that features a female lead. I'll be your supporting role, and I'll definitely make you famous."

After hearing this, Tang Yan was so excited that she kissed Lin Lang on the side of his face, and smiled happily, "Brother Lang, you are so good to me. I will definitely not let you down. But what is the difference between an online short play and an ordinary TV play?"

Tong Lei saw Tang Yan kiss Lin Lang on the face very naturally and Lin Lang accepted it very naturally. She immediately realized that their relationship was not as simple as siblings.

Lin Lang patiently replied: "Online short dramas are naturally dramas broadcast on online platforms. They have a faster narrative rhythm than traditional TV dramas. Each episode has a clear conflict or explosive point, which can quickly catch the audience's attention. The content tends to be more plot-intensive and high-conflict, which is very suitable for filming cool dramas and sweet pet dramas."

After hearing this, Tang Yan raised her wine glass and said with a charming and sweet smile: "Brother Lang, I'll toast you a glass. My feelings are all in the wine. I'll drink it, you can do whatever you want."

Lin Lang clinked glasses with Tang Yan and drank the wine in their glasses.

After Tang Yan drank the second glass of wine, her eyes immediately became blurry. Because she was not good at drinking, she looked a little tipsy. She looked pure and charming, and her smile was so beautiful.

Tong Lei pursed her lips and said enviously, "It seems that the resources and film positions given by Brother Lang are very different depending on the distance."

Lin Lang deliberately used his right foot, which was wearing leather shoes, under the table to secretly touch Tong Lei's high heels, raised his eyebrows and said, "Sister Yan is my adopted sister. Of course, her resources and film contracts are better. How about you let me be your adopted brother?"

Tong Lei noticed Lin Lang's little movements under the table, and her heart immediately jumped to her throat. She could hear that Lin Lang wanted to take advantage of her.

Because she saw that Tang Yan and Lin Lang were having an affair, and it was definitely not just a simple sibling relationship.