Zhang Xiyang is a very legendary figure.

His Sohu has been known as the four major portals along with Tencent, Bailang, and Netart, and he himself is known as the godfather of the Internet.

iQiyi's Gong Yu, Youku's Gu Yongqiang, and everyone's Chen Yizhou were all former executives of Sohu.

Between 2007 and 2011, Zhang was unusually cheerful, barely working at night, hanging out at bars and parties.

He does have happy capital, because at that time he already owned two major U.S. listed companies, and the matrix ecology was beginning to take shape:

It covers portals, games, input methods, search engines, news clients, and video sites.

It's a pity that after the outbreak of the mobile Internet, Sohu was almost completely defeated.

First, Tencent made efforts on the news client, and then today's headlines sprung up, and then NetEase and Sina chased after them, and Sohu News couldn't even keep the top three positions.

As for the video website, although Sohu once led the limelight with "The Voice", genuine American dramas, and self-made dramas, it was quickly thrown away by BAT.

Of course, the current Sohu is still very awesome.

Zhou Jin is also very curious about such an Internet boss who wants to come out and play.

Let Liu Sisi, Lin Gengxing and others go back to the apartment first, and Zhou Jin followed the staff alone to a studio.

On the red background wall, there are two white sofas in front of it, and Zhang Xiyang is sitting in the innermost part with Erlang's legs crossed.

"Come, come and sit," Zhang Xiyang waved at Zhou Jin without any recognition.

"Mr. Zhang is good," Zhou Jin said hello with a smile and sat down opposite him, but as soon as he sat down, he smelled a smell of wine.

"You're polite to me, they all call me Charles," Zhang Xiyang waved his hand, looking very free.

In Zhou Jin's eyes, it looks like he has drunk too much.

Zhang Xiyang continued: "This is our entertainment weekly program, I am doing it in front of and behind the scenes, and I also like "Step by Step", so I made a cameo appearance as a host, come and say hello to our audience." ”

"Hello Sohu audience, I am Zhou Jin, the actor of the eighth master in "Step by Step," Zhou Jin is already familiar with this kind of interview, and he is very calm in front of the camera.

""Step by Step" was broadcast in our Sohu, and the audience's response was also very good, because tonight's finale, you can see the data after twelve o'clock, so I just went to sleep, wait for the data, how late do you sleep?"

Zhou Jin scolded in his heart, why can't you sleep at night, so you called your master over to chat with you, right?

Keep a smile on your face: "I can do it, as an actor, I don't sleep regularly, and when filming, it's possible to stay up all night." ”

Zhang Xiyang was very satisfied with Zhou Jin's answer, "That's okay, let's talk about where it is, and we can book the time." ”

"You've been popular recently, and a lot of girls say they like the eighth master, how do you feel?" he asked.

Zhou Jin said: "Of course I'm happy to be on fire, I can make money, but it's also very annoying, I still enjoy filming." ”

"This is your standard answer," Zhang Xiyang said unceremoniously: "It's all said so, first happy, and then said to continue to work hard, whatever." ”

Heh, Zhou Jin smiled, since this guy has a straightforward posture, he is too lazy to be polite.

immediately said: "Actually, I really think so, I can become popular, largely by luck, in this circle, I am nothing." ”

Generally speaking, in the face of such humble words, everyone would politely compliment a few words, but I didn't expect Zhang Xiyang to really nod.

"What you said is true, you can become popular to this extent, a big reason is to catch up with the first wave of the Internet to the entertainment industry, we actually started the Celestial Empire film and television industry, an unprecedented star-making movement, you are those lucky ones. ”

What else could Zhou Jin say, so he had to nod yes and echo: "In the future, this kind of Internet star-making model should become the norm, like Youku, iQiyi, Tencent Video and the like......"

"No, the only one who is really competitive is Sohu," Zhang Chaoyang looked very confident, "Do you know how many weapons we have deployed for publicity? From interviews, to programs, to live broadcasts, ......?"

Zhou Jin: "......"

Can I fool you?

After a pause, Zhou Jin laughed dryly, "Buying copyright in the future should be quite expensive." ”

The implication is that although Sohu does have an absolute advantage now, it can't stand BAT and have money.

Zhang Xiyang nodded, "Your idea is right, so we are also trying to make our own self-made drama, that is, we invest money and shoot our own ......"

Next, the two of them made their own online videos and content, and they had a lot of conversations.

I have to say that Zhang Xiyang has a unique vision and has a prediction of the future development direction of online video.

But I can't stand Zhou Jin is a peek at the answer, and the experience and routines that those big companies have figured out are all ready-made for Zhou Jin.

So the two of them can also talk back and forth.

I don't know how long it took, but a staff member ran over directly and handed a form to Zhang Xiyang.

"500 million!" Zhang Xiyang jumped up suddenly, "The number of playbacks is shocking step by step, 500 million!"

This guy was so excited that he danced straight away, writhing around the studio like a gorilla.

At this time, the number of online broadcasts is not as watery as that of later generations, although Zhou Jin can't figure out what the concept of 500 million is, but looking at Zhang Sunset's appearance, it should be a great data.

"Bring a bottle of champagne, let's have a celebration banquet tomorrow!" Zhang Xiyang directly waved the data and said loudly.

There were bursts of cheers in the small studio, and Zhou Jin also cheered, but he was very helpless.

Big brother, let's record a show anyway, do you dare to be serious?

In fact, this was also the norm for online programs at the time, which was almost synonymous with unprofessionalism.

It wasn't until the influx of hot money from the Internet and the entry of a large number of TV station employees into the industry that the quality of online programs began to improve.

As for now, the interview between two people, with only one camera, can you believe it?

Zhou Jin felt tired when he looked at the camera brother, cutting back and forth between the two of them and the panorama, and even did the work of the director together.

After a while, Zhang Xiyang really opened a bottle of champagne, handed Zhou Jin a glass, and then sat down with Erlang's legs crossed, with a posture of a long talk.

"Do you know, if you are on fire, it will be a huge impact on this industry, and it will make those stars who don't want to make progress nervous," Zhang Xiyang said shaking his wine glass.

Zhou Jin already knew the talking routine of this product, and said: "Then if we don't want to make progress, we will be eliminated soon, right?"

"Bingo," Zhang Xiyang snapped his fingers, "In the future, the film and television industry will enter unprecedented competition, but this is a good thing, only good works can keep you popular." ”

"Hey, why am I talking about it, I said I would interview you," Zhang Xiyang seemed to finally remember this stubble, "What about you, what are your plans in the future, or enjoy your fame first?"

Zhou Jin shook his head with a smile, "I might find some movies to shoot, what I lack most now is a good book." ”

"You say, why can't we produce good books and movies? Why are there so many in the United States?" Zhang Xiyang was very puzzled.

If this topic continues, it still has to be brought to the censorship system of the General Administration.

Take Guan Hu's later "Eight Hundred" as an example, it can be regarded as a good movie.

The subject matter is good, the actors are good, and the director is good, but after you finish filming and are ready to be released, the General Administration can make you withdraw from the file if you find a reason.

No matter what the reason, just toss like this, in the long run, who wants to work thanklessly to shoot those profound themes?

A movie is an investment of tens of millions, hundreds of millions, and if it is not released, it will all be smashed into the water, which company is willing to do this business?

I haven't all gone to find Xiao Xianrou.

So Zhou Jin pulled around for a while, and finally said: "I still have to find a way to let the movie-making people live first." Hey, do you think my current fame can afford the box office?"

"Do you want to make a literary film?" Zhang Xiyang instantly understood what Zhou Jin meant.

It's a little interesting, a popular student doesn't think about making money and consolidating his fame, but thinks about making literary films?

"It's not just a literary film, it's a good movie, and it doesn't matter if it's a small cost. ”

"And then get an actor back?"

"Wouldn't it be a pity not to be an actor when you become an actor?"

Zhou Jin has never faced his goals so clearly.

Since watching Huang Bo win the Golden Horse Award in 09, he has secretly made this wish.

It's just that I've been busy making money, and my wish has been delayed.

But now it's different, now Zhou Jin's fame has rushed to the second line, or even the first line, in exchange for such a popularity, in exchange for the opportunity to shoot a good movie, there should be someone willing to do it, right?

What's more, his acting skills are okay.

In time, the actor is not a dream.

On this topic, the two talked a lot again.

Zhang Xiyang's passion and Zhou Jin's enthusiasm for movies also talked happily.

It wasn't until the champagne in the glass was drunk that Zhang Xiyang sighed with emotion, "You are a very interesting person, you will definitely win the actor." ”

Zhou Jin smiled, "I'll borrow your auspicious words." ”

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