Zhang Xincheng: "It's like this..."
Blah blah blah.
Chirp chirp chirp.
Zhang Xincheng revealed his entire purpose.
Li Gui looked completely bewildered: "Huh? That Teacher Li Zhaoyang wants to make a movie for fun? That's no problem. How much are you, Wanxia, planning to invest?"
Zhang Xincheng: "We don't know yet, but according to our director, it's over 40 million."
Li Gui's eyes widened: "Damn, your Wanxia is really extravagant, giving 40 million to Teacher Li Zhaoyang to play with, you're really rich."
Forty million may not seem like much to a company, but what if it's bound to lose money?
That 40 million is essentially going down the drain.
The sunset was truly spectacular.
Li Gui quickly came to her senses... That's right, it's normal for a musical genius like Li Zhaoyang to get some money from the company to play around with as a side business. If such a genius appeared in the film and television industry, their Starlight Film and Television would probably cherish him, right?
After a moment, Li Gui said, "You want to ask for advice on filmmaking, right? Well, it's hard to explain over the phone. I've been quite busy lately. This afternoon, I'll send one of my trusted confidants over to share his experience directly with Teacher Li Zhaoyang. Is that alright?"
"No problem, Lao Li, I trust you to get things done."
"Alright, that's settled for now. I still need to figure out how to deal with the crows." Li Gui's voice was clearly melancholic. He had just overcome one major challenge, and now a new one was looming.
Perhaps this is what the workplace is like.
Nothing is ever smooth sailing.
As you climb over one mountain, there may be an even higher one ahead that you need to climb.
Only by constantly climbing can we keep making progress.
The moment you stop is the moment you are surpassed and eliminated.
After hanging up the phone, Li Gui sighed and instructed her assistant to call Lao Yang over.
About ten minutes later, Old Yang pushed open the door and said with a smile, "Old Li, have you found a way to deal with Han Ya's side?"
"No, there are other things I've assigned you to do."
"Please speak, Lao Li." Lao Yang, whose real name is Yang Kai, had always followed Li Gui.
When Li Gui became the main person in charge of Xingguang Film and Television, he immediately began to promote Lao Yang.
Moreover, Lao Yang has been working for him all these years, which shows how much he trusts Lao Yang.
"Recently, Wanxia has been wanting to explore the film and television industry. That teacher named Li Zhaoyang is planning to make a movie. You can go over and give him some guidance and share your filmmaking experience," Li Gui instructed.
"What?" Yang Kai thought he had misheard: "Old Li, we're in a real crisis right now, and I still have to go and instruct others? Isn't there anything else important for me to do?"
Two seconds later, Yang Kai sighed, "I know, it's faded, the love is gone, I'm tired of it."
Li Gui: ? ? ?
"What the hell are you spouting?" Li Gui interrupted the other party's brewing emotions: "Teacher Li Zhaoyang's foray into the film and television industry is nothing more than wanting to make a movie for fun. Your guidance is on behalf of Starlight. After all, Starlight and Sunset have already established a good cooperative foundation, and we should maintain this cooperative foundation."
After his youthful exuberance was interrupted, Yang Kai hesitated for a moment before nodding: "Okay, I promise I won't fail you."
"Alright, get ready and then head to Sunset."
Li Gui watched Lao Yang leave the office, then sat down and rubbed his temples. He felt a terrible headache lately, especially at the back of his head.
How should we cast the actors?
The only solution Li Gui can think of right now is to avoid the scheduled time.
for example.
After the Raven Group finishes filming its movie on the same subject, they will film Starlight.
After all, those top actors were the first choice; no one was more suitable than them.
However, if they avoid the release window, their film will miss this year's Spring Festival season.
I'm torn.
Fear.
Li Gui suddenly felt insecure and longed to go back to a month ago, to do something with Wanxia. The surprises that came every day were so overwhelming, and it was easy to fall in love with that feeling.
...
Sunset.
"Zhaoyang, Mr. Li from Xingguang has already sent someone over. They might arrive soon, possibly this afternoon."
Zhang Xincheng brought the good news over, rubbing his palms together as if anticipating something.
He's a musician, and he never imagined that one day he'd be doing a bit part in a movie.
"Okay." Li Zhaoyang sat in front of the computer and wrote the script.
The script is quite long; it will take several hours to finish.
"So... Zhaoyang?" Zhang Xincheng asked hesitantly, "What kind of movie are you planning to make?"
"An art film, positioned as a comedy-fantasy." When Li Zhaoyang watched "The Truman Show" back then, he was truly amazed by its worldview.
The whole society is a scam.
Calling it a scam isn't quite accurate; everyone around me, except myself, was an actor.
Just like when we enter the workforce and start going to and from get off work, we always feel like we are the main character, but at the same time we feel like we are more like NPCs in a game.
"An art film?" Zhang Xincheng was startled: "Isn't this just something to do for fun? Why are you making an art film right away? Those kinds of movies require a very high level of skill."
"Yes, I know."
“That script…” Zhang Xincheng slapped his forehead. A script can’t be finished so quickly, so he decided to change the subject.
Not long after.
Yang Kai from Starlight Films arrived at the lobby on the first floor of Sunset.
The receptionist immediately notified the composition department.
Zhang Xincheng personally went downstairs to greet the other party.
The heads of various departments all heard about Zhaoyang's plan to make a movie and volunteered to help.
They don't want important supporting roles, but they're happy to take on minor roles or extras.
The composition department meeting room.
Zhang Xincheng brought Yang Kai directly here.
"Manager Zhang, there's no need to be so polite with us. I've already heard about how your Wanxia and our Xingguang teamed up to rip off Sihai Group. I have great respect for Wanxia's newly appointed director, so President Li specifically instructed me to come and give some guidance to that Mr. Li who wants to make a movie."
Yang Kai's attitude was quite good, after all, the two companies are currently in a honeymoon period.
For many films, big and small, including theme songs and end credits, Starlight always gives Sunset its first choice.
Since Sunset couldn't secure any orders, Starlight Films would transfer them to other music companies.
This is enough to prove that Starlight Films attaches great importance to sunsets.
"Here." Zhang Xincheng looked at Li Zhaoyang and said, "Zhaoyang, if you have any questions about the movie, feel free to ask."
“That’s right, I’ll answer whatever I know.” Yang Kai walked over and shook hands with Li Zhaoyang to greet him: “My name is Yang Kai, and I work under President Li.”
"I am Li Zhaoyang, Mr. Yang. Let's sit down and talk."
The address "General Manager Yang" pleased Yang Kai greatly, and he sat down with a kind smile.
"I want to make an art film. I have the script and everything, and it's already been polished."
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