Chapter 419: What kind of a trick is this?

Lin Fan didn't understand why he, a director who was also the male lead, screenwriter, composer, and stylist, had to meet clients, ahem, I said it wrong, why he had to negotiate business with other film and television production companies.

Isn't this the job of an agent? However, Lin Fan only complained about this idea in his heart and didn't really blame Yang Hongxia.

After all, the work "Legend of the White Snake" is indeed very important to Lin Fan. Moreover, he really needs to explain to the partners how to use the more than 100 interludes.

To be honest, if Lin Fan hadn't seen this kind of thing with his own eyes, if someone told him to insert more than a hundred interludes into a TV series, Lin Fan would definitely think that person was crazy.

Unfortunately, there is no if. Lin Fan, who rewatches the TV series "New White Snake" more than once every year, just wants to tell those ignorant people that there is such a great drama! After handing the filming task to Liang Wen and temporarily bidding farewell to the crew, Lin Fan and Xiao Wan boarded the plane back to Shanghai. Yang Hongxia came to pick them up in person and explained the whole story to Lin Fan.

Finally, he handed Lin Fan a copy of the investment cooperation agreement drafted by the studio, asking him to take a look at it in advance. If he had any different opinions, he could propose modifications now. In short, they had to reach an internal consensus before meeting with Hu Yuhua.

Lin Fan flipped through the contract terms and stated his opinion: "We must have the initiative. Apart from anything else, I firmly refuse any adaptation without my consent. In addition, Sister Xia, you also know that I have basically finished the soundtrack, so this part cannot be changed."

Yang Hongxia nodded: "Of course, this is the basis for cooperation with Shanghai Film. That's why I need you to come back in person and explain the shooting plan of the whole play to the other party. Even if there is no plan, only a rough idea, in short, you have to explain it clearly to the other party."

This time, Shanghai Film's cooperation with Lin Fan is basically equivalent to a financial investment, and it also rented its own excellent film and television production team to Lin Fan to complete the shooting and production of this drama under Lin Fan's guidance.

Therefore, Hu Yuhua made it very clear that this cooperation model is not impossible, but it needs a reason. Lin Fan needs to give a reason that Shanghai Film Studio cannot refuse. Otherwise, why would Shanghai Film Studio insist on cooperating with Lin Fan?

It is obvious that Shanghai Film Studio is at a disadvantage.

In response, Lin Fan said: "This is not a rough idea, I have a complete shooting plan."

…

The next day, Lin Fan took Xiao Wan's car to the studio and attended the meeting on time.

However, in addition to Hu Yuhua, whom he had met once, Lin Fan also saw an acquaintance: "Teacher Liu, why are you here?"

Liu Zhengyan laughed: "I am very interested in your more than 100 interludes! I wonder if there is a chance to listen to one in advance today?"

Lin Fan couldn't help but laugh. Liu Zhengyan was backing him up: "It's a must. This is the first time I've written an episode of this style. I'd like Teacher Liu to give me some pointers on some areas!"

Liu Zhengyan pretended to be confused: "Do you still need me? I thought you didn't recognize me as your brother anymore since you had Zhou Yue!"

Wow, that smells so vinegary!

It seems that Liu Zhengyan's envy, jealousy and hatred towards Zhou Yue have not diminished after more than ten years.

Seeing that the two of them finished their greetings, Yang Hongxia asked everyone to take a seat. Xiao Ye distributed the slightly adjusted cooperation agreement to everyone. Lin Fan also took this opportunity to look at the people from Magic City Film.

In addition to Hu Yuhua and Liu Zhengyan, there was also a director, a screenwriter, an art consultant, a senior executive who looked like an elite, and an assistant who ran errands and did odd jobs from Shanghai Film Studio.

On their side, although they were at home, none of the people who could show off were there. There was only Lin Fan himself and Yang Hongxia acting as the front, plus a business manager who came in to strengthen the momentum so as not to appear too weak.

Alas, the studio is still short of people!

Hu Yuhua took a general look at the cooperation agreement, paid special attention to the investment ratio, and memorized it. There will be special legal affairs in the future to go through the details one by one. At this time, you just need to have a clear idea in your mind and don't need to pay too much attention to it.

Moreover, the focus of today's meeting is on Lin Fan, and the cooperation agreement is just a stepping stone.

So, after everyone took a quick look at the terms of the agreement, they began to have discussions centered around the point of "Lin Fan as the core."

Among these, the most unavoidable ones are the more than one hundred interludes prepared by Lin Fan.

The screenwriter of Shanghai Film Studios directly pointed the finger at Lin Fan: "Teacher Lin, forgive me for being so presumptuous, but I am really curious, how do you plan to digest so many episodes in a TV series?"

Here it comes.

Although Magic City Film was straightforward and not polite at all, Lin Fan had already prepared for it and asked Xiao Wan to distribute the simplified version of the shooting plan.

"This is my shooting plan. Of course, it's just a rough outline." Lin Fan motioned for everyone to take a look. "But I've also prepared a video version. You can watch it together with the plan."

Xiao Wan projected the short video Lin Fan gave him onto the wall using a projector.

Lin Fan showed his eight teeth to Liu Zhengyan: "Teacher Liu, are you ready?"

Liu Zhengyan's eyes lit up, but before he could say anything, he heard an electronically synthesized prelude with the rhythm of Huangmei Opera and the singing style of Peking Opera coming from the speakers.

“Ahhh, ahhhh—”

Liu Zhengyan:? In the projection, a boatman played by veteran actor Cheng Guohua was seen wearing a straw raincoat that was obviously made on the spur of the moment. He was singing a duet with Xia Yan, who was also wearing ancient costume and played the role of Xiaoqing.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Of course, Cheng Guohua's part was lip synced, and the actual singer was Lin Fan. Xia Yan sang it herself, with a bold male voice and a soft female voice.

"West Lake is beautiful in March

Spring rain is like wine, willows are like smoke If we are destined to meet, we will meet thousands of miles apart

It's hard to hold hands when we are not destined to be together

Ten years of hard work to get on the same boat

It takes a hundred years to sleep together

If there is a thousand years of good fortune, we will be together till old age.

If there is good fortune in a thousand years, we will be together till old age—"

Suddenly, Liu Zhengyan couldn't sit still anymore. He jumped up from his seat and asked, "What, what is this?"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "The ending song I wrote for The Legend of White Snake is called Crossing Love!"

Liu Zhengyan was very excited: "If I heard correctly, this is based on Huangmei tune, with Peking opera blowing tune, Ma school dragging tune, and Qi school singing tune, right?"

Lin Fan was impressed: "Teacher Liu is indeed an expert, and his knowledge is really wide."

Hu Yuhua ignored Liu Zhengyan's excitement, and stared at the projection. After the boatman and Xiaoqing finished singing, Xiaoqing and Bai Suzhen naturally connected to the following plot, as if the one who sang inexplicably just now was not herself! What kind of operation is this?

(End of this chapter)