Chapter 457 A Reason for Frequent Visits
This time, Xie Jin invited Cheng Xuyuan to dinner, but it was just a meal for the two of them, and Xie Jin did not invite anyone else.
Of course, it wasn't that he couldn't find anyone to accompany the guests, but Xie Jin felt that he could do it alone to persuade Cheng Xuyuan.
If there are too many people, it might even have a counterproductive effect.
The venue for the dinner was the guesthouse of the Shanghai Film Studio.
Here, it is also very convenient for Xie Jin to handle things.
"Xuyuan, I think "The Shawshank Redemption" can really be adapted." Xie Jin filled Cheng Xuyuan's glass of wine and said in a deep voice.
"Although some things here need to be changed, I think that with your ability, it is not too difficult to change them."
"If you modify it a little bit, we can make a good movie."
Although Cheng Xuyuan tried not to drink too much, drinking was something that happened often without him noticing.
He looked at Xie Jin, who had an expression that said, "I have confidence in you," and said after a moment's hesitation, "Director Xie, if you want to adapt it, it's not impossible."
"But I think that the novel "The Shawshank Redemption" involves too many things and it is really difficult to change it."
"If you insist on changing it, I can..."
Before Cheng Xuyuan could finish his words, there was a knock on the door outside the private room.
Hearing this voice, Xie Jin frowned.
He had already informed the person in charge of the guesthouse before inviting Cheng Xuyuan to drink.
This time, no matter who it is, don't disturb him and Cheng Xuyuan's meal.
But now, when we were talking about the crucial moment, someone interrupted us.
This made him very angry.
But in the end, he still patiently said, "Come in."
This was not only because he had already arrived at the door, but also because he felt that the person in charge of the guesthouse would definitely not forget what he had arranged.
He came and knocked on the door at this time, maybe there was something important.
As he said "come in", the person in charge of the guesthouse walked in carefully with a smile on his face.
Seeing Xie Jin, the person in charge of the guesthouse greeted him cautiously, "Director Xie."
"I really don't want to disturb you, but this matter is too important and I can't help it."
Hearing this, Xie Jin's expression became much better and he asked, "What's the matter?"
"There's a phone call, it's from Mr. Cheng...Mr. Cheng." The person in charge of the guesthouse finally used the word Mr. for Cheng Xuyuan, a young man who was more than 20 years younger than himself.
He felt that it was a bit inappropriate to call him teacher.
Cheng Xuyuan is really too young!
Hearing that the call was from Cheng Xuyuan, Xie Jin casually asked, "Who called?"
The person in charge lowered his voice and said, "It is said that a director from the United States came to Yanjing to look for Mr. Cheng Xuyuan, and the person who helped him contact him was..."
The person in charge did not make the last words clear, but his meaning was clear.
Xie Jin didn't care about the latter. His mind was entirely on the American director.
How come an American director ended up in Yanjing?
He is definitely looking for Cheng Xuyuan with bad intentions!
As thoughts flashed through Xie Jin's mind, he suddenly felt a deep sense of crisis.
However, he also knew that he could not block the call, after all, the call was made by the relevant parties.
"Xuyuan, I'll go with you to answer the phone and hear what the person wants to do with you."
"So that you don't get hurt when you're too young."
Xie Jin's reason was really reasonable and he was very considerate of Cheng Xuyuan. Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan waved his hand helplessly at Xie Jin and said, "If you want to listen, just listen. Why do you have to find such an excuse?"
"There are no outsiders between us."
Xie Jin did not feel embarrassed about Cheng Xuyuan's words. Instead, he followed Cheng Xuyuan frankly and came to an office not far away.
The phone was on, and the person in charge picked up the phone and said a few words to the other end, then said to Cheng Xuyuan: "Mr. Cheng, please answer the phone."
Cheng Xuyuan picked up the phone and just put it to his ear, he heard a series of English words.
He had lived in the United States for some time, and with his memory from his previous life, he could understand English quite clearly.
Then I heard a voice from inside: "Hello, Mr. Cheng, I am the American director Si Diwen. I am sorry for disturbing you!"
Although this was said in English, the words were very polite.
Si Diwen? Cheng Xuyuan was stunned for a moment. He had no impression of this person.
Just as he was hesitating, he heard the voice on the phone continue: "Mr. Cheng Xuyuan, I am a young director."
"My works include Jaws and..."
Listening to Sidiwen talking about the two works he directed, Cheng Xuyuan instantly knew who the caller was.
He really didn't expect that this future great director would actually call him.
Oh, of course, he is not a big director yet. He has only directed two films, which is considered to be a time for him to emerge.
Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, what is the matter with you calling me?"
"My most respected friend, I read your novel a few days ago, and I was deeply moved by each of the stories."
"After reading these stories, I had an idea, which is to bring these stories to the screen."
"However, when I contacted the publishing house, I found out that you had returned."
"In order not to delay the filming, I came all the way to see you."
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan smiled and said, "Thank you Mr. Si Diwen for your appreciation. I wonder which novel you are going to film?"
"Mr. Cheng, I hope it's The Shawshank Redemption."
"I like this novel very much, and I believe that once it is adapted to the screen, it will definitely be a great film."
"I believe..."
In one breath, Sidiwen talked about a lot of ideas about this film. Although Cheng Xuyuan felt that some of them were quite different from the original work, overall, Cheng Xuyuan felt that Sidiwen did have some very creative ideas in this regard.
He is worthy of being a future famous director.
Cheng Xuyuan said: "Mr. Si Diwen, your idea is very good."
"I have no doubt about your idea for this film, but how much money are you prepared to pay for the adaptation of my novel?"
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan talking about money, Si Diwen hesitated for a moment and said, "Dear Mr. Cheng, I can't afford too much money right now."
"But I believe that as long as you can authorize me to adapt the novel, I will be able to attract investment after I adapt it."
"I will definitely be able to make a movie that will be a big hit."
“This is a win-win situation for us.”
When Cheng Xuyuan heard this, he curled his lips slightly.
Although he felt that this future big boss would not think of getting something for nothing, he could also feel from this conversation that this big boss still had many shortcomings in filming movies.
At the very least, the funds are not so abundant, otherwise he would not say such things.
He smiled and said, "Mr. Si Diwen, I will return to Yanjing in two days."
"How about we meet and talk in detail when I return to Yanjing?"
Although Sidiwen still wanted to intensify the discussion about the film with Cheng Xuyuan, he could only agree when Cheng Xuyuan said so.
After all, he didn't have much to offer to negotiate with Cheng Xuyuan.
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Xuyuan saw Xie Jin and the person in charge of the guesthouse staring at him with wide eyes.
Xie Jin originally wanted to hear what the American director wanted to talk to Cheng Xuyuan about, but he didn't expect that what he heard was Cheng Xuyuan talking to the other person in a nonsensical manner.
They knew these words sounded like a conversation, but they didn't know what they meant.
"Xuyuan, what did you say just now?" Xie Jin asked in a deep voice.
"Director Stephen from the United States wanted to buy the copyright of my "Shawshank Redemption". I said I would talk to him after I return."
Cheng Xuyuan didn't think there was anything to hide, so he spoke directly.
Hearing Cheng Xuyuan speak so frankly, Xie Jin's expression suddenly became serious.
After all, what he and Cheng Xuyuan had just discussed was the adaptation rights of this novel.
He really hopes to get the adaptation rights because he has a strong feeling that once the novel is filmed, it will be very popular.
Now, a director from Lao Mi has actually followed him to Yanjing.
Great minds think alike...
The person in charge of the guesthouse said with a hint of emotion: "Mr. Cheng, your foreign language is really authentic."
"Thank you." Cheng Xuyuan said with a smile.
Xie Jin hesitated for a moment and said, "Xuyuan, you won't really hand this movie over to that young American director, will you?"
"I have to remind you that the director industry is full of mixed people nowadays. Some people dare to call themselves directors before they have even made a single movie."
"You have to be careful in this situation, don't..."
Looking at Xie Jin who was acting like he was doing this for your own good, Cheng Xuyuan said in a deep voice: "Old Xie, we are old friends now, I won't beat around the bush with you."
"I think The Shawshank Redemption is really not suitable for you to adapt."
"After all, the background has changed too much."
"I think you should just shoot The Truman Show."
"As long as it makes an adjustment in time, everything will be fine."
Xie Jin did not answer immediately. He had read the two novels mentioned by Cheng Xuyuan several times and was naturally familiar with the plots.
He also knew that it wouldn't be a big problem to adjust the time of "The Truman Show".
But deep down, he still prefers the novel "The Shawshank Redemption".
"Xuyuan, let me think about it." Xie Jin did not make a decision immediately, he still wanted to consider it.
Cheng Xuyuan said: "Director Xie, I really like The Truman Show."
"If you are sure you want to shoot, why not find me something to do on the set."
“I can also get more inspiration when shooting.”
Cheng Xuyuan's reasons sounded high-sounding, but only he knew his actual purpose.
Although Xie Jin was a little surprised by Cheng Xuyuan's sudden diligence, he didn't think about anything else. He said straightforwardly, "This is exactly what I want."
"Xuyuan, it would be even better if we could film The Shawshank Redemption."
Hearing this, Cheng Xuyuan simply stopped talking.
What he wanted was a reason to come to the East China Sea more often. Now that his goal had almost been achieved, there was no need for him to argue.
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