Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
No, this can't go on. It's time to see a doctor and get some treatment. I need to regain my virility!
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"Mr. Han, I have great confidence in this project. All that's missing now is funding, and the project can start soon."
Han Sanping poured Chen Kaige a cup of tea: "Old Chen, how much funding do you need?"
"I'm prepared to invest at least 200 million and go big."
"200 million?" After the huge pitfall of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin, Han Sanping was somewhat wary of this director Chen. He had almost gone bankrupt because of the Chinese film, and it took several years for him to recover.
Now he's suddenly working on such a huge project, but fantasy and special effects blockbusters are what he wants to promote.
I thought about it for a long time.
"Old Chen, is 200 million enough?"
Director Chen's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, but he didn't show it. He calmly and slowly said, "To be honest, 200 million isn't enough. I plan to bring in big names, like Xie Zhiwang from Hong Kong, Cecilia Cheung, and Jang Dong-gun from Japan. They're all currently top stars. Then we'll invite a Hollywood special effects team, film in multiple locations, and make it a benchmark for Chinese domestic films..."
"I'll give you 300 million!!! Do you have the confidence to make this project a success?"
"Yes!!! Mr. Han, leave it to me, don't worry!!!"
"Okay!!! Then sign it!!!"
China Film Group has plenty of money; what it wants is results and to export Chinese film culture. After all, Director Chen is the one who made Farewell My Concubine, and Han Sanping still thinks he is reliable.