Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 26 Talent Development Plan

The next day, after hanging up Han Shanping's call to deliver the good news, Fu Yibai brought the song and script to the company.

Because both the songs and the scripts required copyright registration, he entrusted these tasks to Zhao Qi, asking her to arrange for people to handle them.

After handing the song and script to Zhao Qi, Fu Yibai left the company.

The intense work over the past few months has left him feeling more exhausted than ever before.

Despite the informational advantage brought by his rebirth and the support provided by the system, every decision, every negotiation, and every shoot in actual execution required him to devote 100% of his energy and wisdom.

"The Search" is being edited, but he doesn't need to keep an eye on it all the time. "Black Coal, Thin Ice" has come to a successful conclusion, and the acquisition of the theater chain is progressing steadily. Fu Yibai has decided to take a break.

He needs a short break and time to think about the future development direction of Chenxi Media.

In the last few days of July, Fu Yibai spent most of his time in Fan Binbin's apartment.

During the day, he would handle emails and documents that required his personal review and have brief phone conversations with Zhao Qi, Wang Peng, and others.

In the evening, he spent a rare moment of leisure with Fan Binbin.

During this time, he also attended the celebration banquet for "Black Coal, Thin Ice".

Han Shanping couldn't stop smiling the whole time that China Film Group made so much money this time.

During this period, Fan Binbin showed a side of himself that exceeded Fu Yibai's expectations.

She not only knows how to please men, but also how to create a comfortable and relaxing home atmosphere.

She would cook for herself, and although her cooking skills weren't particularly outstanding, her heartfelt intentions were heartwarming.

She would quietly accompany Fu Yibai to watch movies and discuss their merits and demerits.

She would also sensibly refrain from disturbing him when he was thinking about work, and simply read a book or do her own thing on the side.

This "cohabitation" lifestyle added a layer of intimacy and tacit understanding to their relationship beyond physical intimacy.

Fu Yibai had to admit that Fan Binbin was an extremely intelligent woman.

She knows how to strike the right balance, avoiding being overly clingy and annoying, while offering care and comfort at the right time.

She showed an almost worshipful support for Yi Bai's ambition and career, never questioning his decisions, and often offering valuable insights or information.

"Do you know?"

One evening after dinner, the two were watching TV on the sofa when Fan Binbin suddenly said something.

"My agent told me a couple of days ago that Huayi seems to be inquiring about your company's situation, especially regarding its cinema layout."

It seems they themselves have similar plans.

Fu Yibai raised an eyebrow.

"Is the information reliable?"

"Reliable. A few days ago, when Sister Hua was chatting with me, she tried to get information out of me, but I noticed."

"Sister Hua is in charge of artist management; asking these questions must have been at the behest of Boss Wang."

Fan Binbin leaned closer to him.

"As expected."

Fu Yibai nodded and said calmly.

"This circle is only so big; if you make a slightly big move, no one can hide it from you."

The key is who can run faster and has a more stable strategy.

"You can definitely win."

Fan Binbin looked up at him, her eyes full of trust.

"I've met so many directors, producers, and bosses, but none of them are as well-rounded as you. You understand art, you understand business, and you have such strong execution capabilities."

Fu Yibai smiled, said nothing, and simply ruffled her hair.

He could sense that Fan Binbin's feelings for him were changing.

What started as a transaction or speculation may have been a genuine exchange, but now she seems to have truly come to appreciate him as a person, and has even become somewhat infatuated with him.

This is both a good thing and something that needs to be guarded against for Fu Yibai.

The good thing is that a partner with whom you have an emotional connection is usually more reliable and more willing to give.

It is important to be wary that emotions often imply expectations and demands, and he needs to be careful not to let his personal relationships affect company decisions.

In early August, Fu Yibai finally decided to go back to school.

After all, he is still a student at the Beijing Film Academy. Although his career has far surpassed that of most of his peers and even his teachers, he still needs to abide by basic etiquette and rules.

More importantly, he wanted to meet Zhang Jiandong, the mentor who had given him crucial help in the early stages of his rebirth.

Fu Yibai quickened his pace and went straight to the directing department office.

Zhang Jiandong was grading students' assignments in his office when he saw Fu Yibai push the door open and enter. He was taken aback at first, then a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"You little rascal, you finally decided to come back!"

"Teacher Zhang."

Fu Yibai bowed respectfully.

"I'm sorry, I've been too busy lately."

"sit."

Zhang Jiandong put down his pen and pointed to the chair opposite him.

Being busy is a good thing; it means you are actually doing something.

Unlike some people who keep talking about making blockbuster films but can't even produce a decent script.

Fu Yibai sat down and took out an exquisite gift box from his bag.

"This is a small token of my appreciation. Knowing you love tea, I asked someone to get you some pre-Qingming Longjing tea."

Fu Yibai gently placed the gift box on the table.

Zhang Jiandong glanced at the gift box, didn't refuse, and smiled.

"Okay, at least you've put your heart into it."

"You've achieved both awards and box office success, and your reputation has soared. It's good that you still remember your teacher."

He looked Fu Yibai up and down, his eyes filled with both admiration and emotion.

"He's lost a bit of weight and gotten a bit darker, but he looks much more energetic."

Is filming finished for "Caught in the Web"? How did you find it?

"It went fairly smoothly, and the actors were all very engaged."

Fu Yibai replied.

"Besides visiting you, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you and the school."

"Oh? What is it?"

Zhang Jiandong leaned forward slightly, revealing an interested expression.

"It's about talent development and placement."

Fu Yibai spoke earnestly.

"Chenxi Media is just starting out, and it's expanding a bit too quickly."

Although the core team is being built, the number of projects will increase in the future, creating a significant demand for professional behind-the-scenes production staff—experienced cinematographers, lighting technicians, art directors, sound recordists, editors, as well as knowledgeable production assistants, on-set coordinators, and so on.

He paused, then continued.

"Schools are the cradle of talent, especially our Beijing Film Academy, which has a profound professional foundation."

I'm wondering if it's possible to establish a closer cooperative relationship?

For example, Chenxi Media can serve as one of the school's internship bases, giving priority to accepting and training outstanding graduates or senior interns majoring in directing, photography, art, and management.

We provide a platform for practical experience and relatively competitive salaries, allowing students to gain valuable project experience and improving the school's employment rate.

This should be a win-win-win situation.

Fu Yibai had been considering this idea for a long time, and Chenxi Media would grow bigger and bigger in the future.

The demand for these talents will increase dramatically at that time.

Instead of poaching talent from other schools later, it's better to establish partnerships with schools and retain outstanding talent from the outset.

This forces other companies or production teams to only pick up what Chenxi Media doesn't want.

After listening, Zhang Jiandong tapped his fingers lightly on the table and pondered for a moment.

"Your idea is excellent."

Many students graduate nowadays but can't find suitable opportunities. They either end up doing odd jobs in small film crews or simply change careers, which is a real waste of talent.

If your institution offers systematic training and a clear path for advancement, it will be very attractive to students.

but……"

He looked at Fu Yibai.

"You're not just looking to hire one or two people; you want a stable talent pipeline."

This requires your company to have strong management capabilities and the ability to sustain projects.

Are you confident that you can take over and train him well?

Don't hire people who can't keep up with the project and waste the potential of young people.

"Please rest assured about that."

Fu Yibai said confidently.

"Chenxi Media is not just a hobby."

We already have some projects in the pipeline, and further development is underway.

Although the cinema chain layout is just beginning, the direction is clear.

What we need is a core team that can grow with the company.

Both internships and onboarding will include systematic training and project practice, which I will personally oversee.

In terms of compensation, the starting salary may not be much higher than the industry average, but the potential for advancement and project bonuses are definitely competitive.

Most importantly, here, ability speaks for itself; seniority and years of service don't matter.

Looking at the calm and determined light in Fu Yibai's eyes, Zhang Jiandong knew that he had thought things through carefully.

This student possesses a planning ability and persuasiveness far beyond his years.

"good!"

Zhang Jiandong slammed his hand on the table.

"I think this can be done."

In that case, I'll make the connection for you and communicate with the school's career guidance center and the heads of each department.

We could start with a pilot program, for example, starting with next year's graduating class, to create a "Rising Star Program" to select a group of promising students for targeted internships, with those who perform exceptionally well receiving direct contracts.

For specific details, your company's HR manager can contact the relevant departments at the school.

"Thank you so much, Teacher Zhang!"

Fu Yibai said sincerely.

With Professor Zhang Jiandong, a highly respected figure, making the connection, things will go much more smoothly.