Chapter 428 Any Possibility Exists
Li Hongjun raised his eyebrows, the smile on his face gradually faded, and his words were a bit impolite: "We didn't invite you to our village to make a movie, you took the initiative to come to our door.
What's more, our village has not agreed to you making a movie here. Why do you make it seem like we are begging you?
Also, the way you spoke, Producer Tang, is simply threatening us. We are not that easy to bully. ”
There was an unquestionable toughness in his voice, and his eyes became sharp.
Li Hongjun then added: "If you want to make a movie in our village, you have to abide by our rules and respect our wishes. If you want to solve the problem with threats and intimidation, then you are making a wrong calculation. People in our village are not vegetarians, and they will not be scared when they grow up."
As soon as he finished speaking, the originally relaxed atmosphere in the entire reception room became unusually heavy, and an indescribable sense of tension permeated the air.
The expressions of He Kai and Tang Shijun also became very unnatural, and there seemed to be a hint of panic in their eyes.
Li Ming sat aside, quietly observing their reactions. He did not rush to express any opinions, but slowly picked up the white ceramic teacup on the table and took a sip of tea.
However, He Kai obviously couldn't stand this silence and embarrassment, and anger gradually appeared on his face. He stared at Tang Shijun and shouted angrily, "How can you talk like that? Don't you know how offensive your words are? Why don't you apologize to Director Li right away!"
Tang Shijun was a man who could bend and stretch himself. He immediately restrained his attitude and apologized to Li Hongjun and Li Ming.
Although Li Hongjun was somewhat dissatisfied in his heart, he did not show it on his face.
He just snorted coldly, as if he was not going to forgive Tang Shijun easily.
Li Ming seemed relatively tolerant. He took over the conversation with a smile: "It was just a casual conversation. I believe that Producer Tang had no ill intentions. Let's not ruin the harmony over such a small matter."
He Kai kept agreeing with Li Ming, and Tang Shijun seemed to realize his mistake and said something apologetic from time to time.
"To express our apology, after the movie is released, we can provide free advertising for the factories in your village..."
When He Kai finished speaking, Tang Shijun frowned slightly: "Director He, an advertising spot costs tens of thousands. I'm afraid this arrangement is not appropriate, right?"
As soon as Tang Shijun finished speaking, He Kai took over the conversation, and the two of them sang the same tune and painted a big rosy picture for Li Hongjun and Li Ming.
They thought that since they had talked so much, Li Ming and Li Hongjun would have to say something, but in the end, the two of them just listened quietly, as if they had no interest in their conversation at all!
When they calmed down, Li Ming looked at the time and said, "I'm sorry, we can't make the decision on what you said."
With just this one sentence, He Kai and Tang Shijun looked like clowns!
"Do you know how honorable it is to be able to promote our movie? You don't even know how to cherish it. I am so disappointed..."
Listening to Tang Shijun's words, Li Hongjun curled his lips and said, "Producer Tang, I know there is no such thing as a free lunch."
His words made Tang Shijun and He Kai's expressions change, and they were even more shocked. But Li Ming looked at Li Hongjun with a blaming look.
He Kai smiled and said, "Director Li, do you have any misunderstandings about us?"
Misunderstand?
Li Hongjun had a blank expression on his face: "You said one of you is the producer and the other is the director. Whether this is true or not needs to be confirmed."
He Kai frowned, his tone quite disappointed: "We have shown you the letter of introduction and work certificate, but I didn't expect you to doubt our identity.
In that case, let's terminate all cooperation and leave now.
After all, we can cooperate with anyone, but there are not many opportunities to do free publicity for the factories in your village..."
Neither Li Ming nor Li Hongjun were moved by He Kai's words. Tang Shijun suddenly stood up and said angrily, "Director He, let's go."
Li Hongjun and Li Ming did not try to keep them. They talked in whispers and walked away.
"Pah, I finally figured it out. They just want to get something for nothing."
Li Ming thought for a while and said, "This phenomenon does exist, but I don't quite understand their purpose."
Li Hongjun scratched his head and said, "Maybe they are two liars."
Li Ming frowned slightly: "No way? Judging from their words, behavior and clothes, they don't look like bad people. Could it be that we guessed wrong?"
Li Hongjun glanced at Li Ming and said, "It doesn't matter whether he guessed right or not. We just need to do what the village chief said."
Zhou Yong repeatedly emphasized on the phone that there should be no cooperation with them. He also reminded Li Ming that even if he had transactions with them, it should be done in cash.
Li Ming nodded: "You are right. On the one hand, the factories in our village are doing well, and there is no need for any free publicity..."
Every year, the factories in Huaixi Village send a large number of salesmen to expand the market. The business is stable, so it doesn’t matter to Huaixi Village whether it advertises or not.
Li Hongjun nodded, and the two of them went back to their offices while talking.
That afternoon, Zhou Yong called back and Li Ming stated the matter truthfully.
Zhou Yong on the other end of the phone was certain that the other party had come with ill intentions. Whether it was as he expected or not, he would have to wait for the investigators to come back to find out.
Li Ming hung up the phone with Zhou Yong. He was stunned for a few minutes and then got back to his work.
A few days later, the investigators called back and said that the film studio that He Kai and Tang Shijun mentioned did exist. There were also two of them working at the film studio, but investigators learned that they were on a business trip and their specific whereabouts were unknown.
Moreover, investigators asked many people at the film studio about their appearances, and their facial features basically matched those of He Kai and Tang Shijun. Since the factory did not have any photos of the two of them, investigators were not sure whether He Kai and Tang Shijun in Huaixi Village were actually staff members of the film studio.
After ending the call, Li Ming frowned and said, "I guess we misunderstood them..."
Li Hongjun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "Estimate? We can't confirm their identities 100%, anything is possible."
Li Ming glanced at Li Hongjun who said this, and recognized his words. Zhao Min at the side took over the conversation: "As long as we don't covet small gains, we won't suffer losses..."
Others echoed and everyone started discussing the identities of He Kai and Tang Shijun.
Time passed quietly in the dullness, and more than ten days had passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, He Kai and Tang Shijun never appeared.
On August 25, Li Ming received a phone call informing him to go to the township government for a meeting in the afternoon.
Li Ming arrived at the township government on time. When he was heading towards the meeting room, he met the smiling township head Lu in the corridor.
"Is Zhou Yong coming back soon?"
Li Ming smiled and nodded: "The village chief said on the phone that he will be home on the 27th or 28th."
Old Lu nodded with a smile: "Wait for him to come back and ask him to come to my place. I have something important to discuss with him."
event?
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