Hello Mr. King - Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Chapter 50: Screening of “University Dream”
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales

“And the most important thing is that Xue Yu has reached a bottleneck . ” He Wei spat those words with disdain .

Yun Xiangxiang was nearly choked by her own saliva . Was it OK for He Wei to talk about Xue Yu like he was a hopeless case?

That was Xue Yu . Someone who had won every award in the country and three best actors in a leading role award for international level A-list movies .

He gave Yun Xiangxiang a faraway gaze, “That is why you must never become like him . ”

Yun Xiangxiang gulped . Even she who was always calm didn’t know what to say .

There was a galaxy between her and Xue Yu . He Wei’s tone that implied that she must surpass Xue Yu had given her a lot of pressure .

She really wanted to work hard and go to greater heights . However, she didn’t have such great capability and ambition .

“I have arranged a year’s worth of business for your senior . So I can focus on you if there are no unexpected circumstances happening . I will follow you most of the time . ”

He Wei was issuing a statement to Yun Xiangxiang, “But considering that you want to finish your studies, I will do my best to arrange your work to be during the holidays . ”

The first half of his words sent a chill down Yun Xiangxiang’s spine . The latter half was exactly what she wanted . Only He Wei had the capability to say that they will arrange her work to be during the holidays .

In other words, people will need to wait for her and not the other way round .

Yun Xiangxiang nodded graciously .

Satisfied with Yun Xiangxiang’s response, He Wei continued, “You started excellently . I watched the three movies you played in . Two of them weren’t bad . Try your best to play in at least one movie a year after this . ”

“We will not consider anything about television first . I’ll handle any endorsements . I have assembled your team . They will be here at night and follow you from today onwards . You’ll handle their pay . ”

“Can you give me a hint?” Yun Xiangxiang asked .

She had a team in her previous life too . She knew what the rates were in this industry . However, the people He Wei assembled were different .

He never asked for the background or academic qualifications for the people he hired . He only looked at what they could do . It was actually hard to keep people who had talent .

She remembered that Xue Yu’s cameraman only graduated from junior high . However, his filming skills were superb .

There was a hint of a smile in He Wei’s eyes . He raised one finger, “Assistants shouldn’t be paid less than this . ”

That gesture meant that the salary shouldn’t be less than ten thousand yuan!

Assistants only got six to seven thousand yuan in their industry . Three to four thousand yuan was common . But He Wei was saying that even an assistant must be paid at least ten thousand yuan . Then the others…

However, Yun Xiangxiang still agreed to it without flinching .

“I got two assistants for you . One will take care of your meals; the other will run your errands . ” He Wei continued, “Cameraman; make-up artist; nutritionist…”

He Wei briefed her about the people that will follow her in the future . He then handed their resumes over to her . He actually assembled such a team in such a short time . Did he prepare this earlier or was he really this awesome?

Yun Xiangxiang didn’t pry any further about the pay for the others . Since assistants were paid twice the market price, then she would follow this rate for the others .

She waited for her assistant’s arrival after expressing her opinion . She signed a contract with her assistant before letting them prepare everyone else’s contracts .

He Wei’s meetup with her was simple . He didn’t arrange her itinerary and left hurriedly .

Around three in the afternoon, a vogue young lady who looked to be around twenty and a guy who was wearing formal attire who looked around twenty-five or twenty-six reported for duty to Yun Xiangxiang .

“Boss, I’m Wang Yong . I’ll be responsible for your meals from now on . ” The guy who looked fair and neat introduced himself first .

Yun Xiangxiang was surprised . She thought that the lady would be responsible for her meals . It was unexpected…

“Sister Xiang, call me Coco . I’ll be in charge of the trifling matters in your everyday life from now on . ”

Coco lifted her arm, “I might look scrawny, but I’m very powerful . I can lift a twenty kilogram luggage with one hand and still walk fast . I learnt Chinese kickboxing and have won as a champion in it before . ”

“Boss, I know how to make all the dishes of the four major cuisine style [1] . Dabbled in both Chinese and Western desserts . I’m learning how to make medicinal cuisine now . ” Wang Yong immediately introduced his skills too .

Yun Xiangxiang thought that ten thousand yuan a month for these kinds of talents might be too little . No wonder He Wei had her allocate at least that much .

Yun Xiangxiang decided to put them in probation for two months in the end . The salary during the probation period would be fifteen thousand yuan . They could negotiate their wages based on their performance during the probation period after they had confirmed their employment .

Since Coco was here, Yun Xiangxiang handed the affair of welcoming the other members to her . She had her reserve a place for everyone to have dinner and getting to know each other .

Coco simply knew everything . She quickly got everyone’s contact information and got along with everyone in a jiffy . She easily knew everyone’s tastes and what they couldn’t eat . Coco reserved a spot based on everyone’s situation .

Yun Xiangxiang chatted with every one of them for a bit during the official meetup at night . She wanted everyone to call her Xiangxiang and not to be too formal, since everyone was older than her .

She took Coco and Li Jie, the make-up artist to the filming team the next day . She didn’t use the make-up artist of the filming team ever again . She didn’t have to do most things herself from now on too .

She had Coco take care of everything . Coco’s socialising skills truly changed the way Yun Xiangxiang looked at her . She only used a day to familiarise herself with all the staff in the filming team .

Wang Yong made all her three meals and sent it to her in a thermal insulation lunch box . Wang Yong’s cooking skills were superb . He talked with the nutritionist before preparing the meals . It even came with some fruits and desserts .

Yun Xiangxiang felt that she gotten the most bang out of her buck of these people . They increased her efficiency greatly .

Yun Xiangxiang’s parents brought both her brothers to visit her on the fifth of July .

Yun Xiangxiang was just planning to find two reliable people to take them to have fun when Min Yankai and Jiang Zexun took the initiative and offered themselves .

Yun Xiangxiang rejected them tactfully . What do these young nobles knew about the joys of the common folk like her parents?

She had Coco find a professional tour guide to lead them and stayed at the same hotel with her at night .

At this moment, “University Dream” was already screening in a few cities . It wasn’t going to air at such a scale initially . Naturally, this happened as the Huan Yu Century Entertainment pulling some strings behind .

Han Jing took charge of the roadshows alone . Yun Xiangxiang already worked hard for her first place in the exam . Han Jing wanted to let her film in peace without delaying her entrance into university .

Reviews for the film were gradually released by the night of the seventh of July . Most of them were saying that the movie was a must watch for students .

Senior film critic Wei Dongsheng also expressed his views publicly: I saw hope; I saw dedication; I also saw bitterness and hardship .

“University Dream” was too hyped up before it was released . I actually didn’t think of it highly in the beginning . I was taking a stance of being critical about it when I was asked to take part in the screening . However, I must admit that it is a film that hits the deepest part of your heart . Even if it was a bit immature and weak in its plotline .