Chapter 233 Earn your own food expenses!
He naturally turned to Su Leyun beside him: "It's also because my artist is really interested in your film, so I thought maybe we could discuss it."
Su Leyun bowed politely: "Hello, Director Chen, I really like the art style of your previous film Dunhuang."
Director Chen was a little surprised. He had been in the industry for more than 20 years and had made many films, but most people liked him. His masterpiece, which had won numerous awards, and his most satisfying "Dunhuang" were indeed ignored. He did not expect that Su Leyun had similar preferences as him.
He nodded: "I've seen your film too, your performance is very good, natural and infectious, very much like the feeling of the male lead I want, so I asked someone to submit the script to me."
However, Director Chen was indeed surprised that the script was chosen. After all, Su Leyun's appearance is more like an idol, and she would choose fast-paced projects. Works like "Strange Stories from Mountains and Seas" that require slow work and produce fine results are generally not within their consideration.
He handed the script to Le Yan Media just with the mentality of giving it a try. After all, Le Yan was backed by the Chu family. With the Chu family's investment, his movie should be able to start shooting more smoothly and quickly.
After the pleasantries, Chu Yanxiao got straight to the point: "I've read the script, and there are a few storylines that need to be adjusted, but other than that there aren't any major problems."
He flipped open his tablet and pulled up a detailed suggestion for modification: "This studio's latest fluid simulation technology can perfectly present the dynamic effects of chaotic energy. I will contact them as soon as possible to arrange a time."
Director Chen's eyes lit up: "We have contacted this studio, but their schedule is scheduled for three years later."
"Don't worry about that." Chu Yanxiao swiped the screen casually: "As long as you agree to let Su Leyun participate in the art design, investment and special effects team will not be a problem."
The director looked at Su Leyun hesitantly: "Isn't Mr. Su an actor? Do you also study mythological figures?"
It's no wonder that Director Chen hesitated. "Strange Stories from Mountains and Seas" was a work he had put many years of hard work into. Actors and art directors are two completely different industries. He couldn't give up his persistence in his work just for the sake of investment.
"Just call me Lele." Su Leyun took out a thick stack of hand-drawn pictures from his bag: "I drew some ideas while reading the script, such as Bai Ze's human form. The traditional image is too old-fashioned. In fact, it is recorded in the "Yunji Qiqian"..."
As Su Leyun explained with quotations from classics, Director Chen's expression gradually changed from suspicion to shock.
Although Su Leyun looks young, he speaks very eloquently, and his designs are exquisite and ingenious, which are indeed a step above the current design drafts.
When Su Leyun pointed out that the allusion of "Yinglong spreads its wings for three thousand miles" in the script actually came from Huainanzi rather than Shanhaijing, the director slapped his thigh and said, "That's the sense of refinement! I have found so many consultants, but none of them can hit the point!"
Chu Yanxiao raised the corners of his lips slightly. He had absolute confidence in Su Leyun, and the facts showed that this was the case. Chu Yanxiao tapped the investment agreement with his fingertips and said, "So, regarding Lele's participation in art guidance..."
Chu Yanxiao knew that these stories were real memories for Su Leyun and were by no means as simple as a movie, so he hoped that Su Leyun could participate in them and build a world that he was familiar with.
"No problem!" Director Chen excitedly shook Su Leyun's hand: "Your understanding of ancient mythology is so accurate. This is not just a suggestion, it's actually saving my script!"
At the end of the meeting, Su Leyun went out to the conference room to find Sikou Qianying. The director looked at the astrological map that Su Leyun had drawn on the storyboard and suddenly sighed: "Mr. Su has such accomplishments at such a young age. Could it be that he has a family background in learning?"
Chu Yanxiao nodded meaningfully: "He does have some special background."
As the two were talking, Su Leyun came in. Sikou Qianying had already arranged a car to take Director Chen home. Su Leyun seemed to suddenly think of something: "By the way, aren't there a lot of animal-related plots in our script?"
Director Chen nodded: "Yes, animal actors will also be a big problem at that time. If it doesn't work, we can only use special effects."
"I have an idea," Su Leyun smiled, "We opened a small zoo in the suburbs, and the animals are all very obedient."
"Animal actors can't just be obedient." Director Chen understood what Su Leyun meant, but he was still a little hesitant.
Su Leyun's eyes were filled with pride: "They are very human, they understand everything I say."
"Is it true?" Director Chen looked suspicious and interested. "If it's true as you said, it might solve our current predicament. Where is your zoo?"
"I'll take you there right away!"
Su Leyun led Director Chen downstairs, and Chu Yanxiao followed closely behind: "Do you really want to let those animals participate in the performance?"
Although Chu Yanxiao couldn't hear the animals talking, he could tell from their interactions with Su Leyun that they were not ordinary animals.
Su Leyun nodded as a matter of course: "Of course, you have to earn your own food expenses!"
Chu Yanxiao was originally worried about exposing them to the public, but when he saw Su Leyun's appearance, he knew that his worries were unnecessary.
He reached out and pinched Su Leyun's cheek: "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
Two hours later, a black SUV stopped at the entrance of the zoo. This small zoo located on the outskirts of the city looked inconspicuous, but as soon as he entered the door, Director Chen noticed something unusual.
Su Leyun did not take Director Chen to the sightseeing area, but took him directly to the animals' rest area. As soon as they entered the door, the animals all turned their heads and stared at Director Chen intently.
This made Director Chen, who was always cheerful and talkative at international award ceremonies, nervous.
"The animals here..." Director Chen frowned: "Why do I feel like they are all looking at me?"
In fact, it wasn't a feeling; they were all really looking at him, and were even chattering about something in voices he couldn't hear.
The little rabbit tilted its head and jumped around in the garden: "Is this the director that Master Bai Ze was talking about? Are all those good shows on TV produced by him?"
After the animals came to the zoo, they worked to entertain tourists during the day, and after get off work at night, Su Leyun specially arranged a super-large TV in their lounge to entertain them.
How could the animals, who had just walked out of the primeval forest, tolerate this new technology? Within two days, they were completely addicted to it and sometimes even fought over the remote control.
Its neighbor, the tiger, nodded and said, "Master Bai Ze asked us to behave well. Everyone, cheer up!"
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