Qijia, tomorrow bar.

After Zhang Qing explained the matter in general, he asked for advice: "Auntie, I have no experience in contact with those old comrades. I respect them, but I don't know how to respond with words."

Li Suzhi smiled and said: "Old comrades, they are all different, but generally speaking, when they see the people, they are very friendly and caring. They will care about our food, clothing, housing and transportation, and what problems we have in life. They

I want to see if the empire they built has brought benefits to the people. This is all true...but you are a little different."

Qi Ping chuckled: "Of course it's different. Your satellite is so big, who still treats you as an ordinary person?"

Li Suzhi rolled her eyes at him, and then said to Zhang Qing: "Relax, Mr. Qiao has always been known for his elegance and wisdom among the older generation. But what's going on with this movie? It's amazing."

Zhang Qing shook his head and said: "It's not that I'm being modest, but it's true that times make heroes. Of course "Once Upon a Time" is an excellent and classic movie, but it's not epoch-making. Now some film critics from film schools in newspapers say the same thing.

It’s not entirely wrong. It’s true that it’s not very artistic. It’s just that mainland audiences haven’t had a movie that they can enjoy watching for too long. Plus, I just happened to catch it at this time and it became a hit.”

Li Suzhi said: "It's no wonder that even Mr. Qiao is alarmed. Ban Qiao himself is in charge of cultural affairs. I guess they will ask whether this movie is a short-lived flash in the pan or whether it can be copied. There are also two remaining "Once Upon a Time in the Pan"

"Can we still create such a miracle?"

Zhang Qing said: "It's basically impossible."

Li Suzhi smiled and said: "See, this is the art of talking to superiors. You can't talk to the boss, otherwise they want to help you, but if you talk to the boss, how can they help you?"

Zhang Qing said thoughtfully: "Auntie, what should I say?"

Li Suzhi smiled and said: "You have to say that you will do your best. At this time, the leader will ask you what help you need and what problems you may encounter. Your theater chain, film schedule, and criticism from some film critics.

, you can mention all of these. If you don’t say it, or don’t create opportunities to say it, how will the higher-ups know what problems you have encountered, and how can they help you solve them?”

Zhang Qing laughed out loud and said: "Then if they help a lot, we won't be able to do it later, and we won't be able to do business."

Qi Ping said with a smile: "What kind of job do you have? You are not in their system."

Li Suzhi said: "Your movie is a hit, and the one that benefits the most is actually the cinema chain, the country. State-owned cinemas have become a long-standing problem now. There are thousands of retired employees behind each film factory. Nowadays, the annual income of cinemas is

It’s not even enough to provide medical treatment for retired workers. Your movie was a hit, which greatly exceeded the expectations above, and also solved a big problem. At least, the difficulties in theaters this year can be overcome. After the release of your three movies

, they might even be able to give out some bonuses.”

Zhang Qing said with emotion: "If the market is opened up and Hollywood blockbusters are continuously introduced, then the good days of theaters will soon come. From "Once Upon a Time" we can see that people don't like watching movies, but there are really no good movies.

look."

Li Suzhi smiled and said: "You can discuss these professional matters at Qiao's house. Are you going to Shanghai the day after tomorrow?"

Zhang Qingqian laughed, nodded and said: "Yes, go pick Juanzi up and take her to Hong Kong Island."

Qi Ping wondered: "Isn't it too early? Today is only the 19th, and the day after tomorrow is the 21st. There are still nine days before the return. What are you doing so early?"

Zhang Qing explained: "Uncle Qiao Liu made several calls over there on Hong Kong Island, urging me to go to Hong Kong as soon as possible to discuss the theater chain. In addition, the movie people in Hong Kong Island have already exploded. My senior sister is very worried over there.

I can't stand it anymore, and Zhao Lin is the one who takes the lead. After the Hong Kong film industry and Wanwan fell out last year, Hong Kong film's overseas revenue dropped sharply. Now that it is about to return, and the mainland box office has exploded like this again, they are naturally eager to

Enter the mainland market.”

Li Suzhi said: "What are you going to do when you go?"

Zhang Qingdao: "Cooperation. As long as the stance is upright, Dujuan can cooperate with all filmmakers. But bad movies that are just for making money will definitely not work."

Li Suzhi smiled and said: "We don't understand much about this, so you go discuss it with Qiao Beiyan."

Qi Ping used the magic of yin and yang: "You are destined to be named Qiao?"

Zhang Qing smiled and was about to say goodbye when he suddenly heard a burst of excitement coming from the direction of the bar table.

The three of them looked together and unexpectedly discovered that it was Hong Kong superstar Sun Kuohai who came in with a group of people.

The person who came with them turned out to be Zhao Heishan, the king of mainland sketches.

Most of the guests at the three tables are old customers and don't like too noisy scenes, but now it feels like watching the Spring Festival Gala, it is still very enthusiastic.

Bar manager Zhao Fen hurriedly led two waiters to persuade everyone to sit down. Zhang Qing, Qi Ping, and Li Suzhi had already greeted them.

"Qingzi! So you are really here!"

Sun Kuohai didn't recognize life at all, and shouted in surprise when he saw Zhang Qing.

Zhang Qing stepped forward to shake hands, but Sun Kuohai gave him a big bear hug.

Yan Wu, who later played Liang Kuan in "Once Upon a Time", also came forward to hug him, smiling all over his face.

Sun Kuohai said happily: "Everyone who has been looking for you has gone crazy lately, and they can't be found anywhere. Amei, Ah Rong, they are still keeping secrets from me, which is totally unreasonable. I heard that your father-in-law opened a bar here, and we

I just came here to try my luck, but I didn’t expect to find it! This is you..."

Zhang Qing said hurriedly: "This is my girlfriend's father, Mr. Qi Ping. This is her mother, Ms. Li Suzhi."

Qi Ping shook hands with Sun Kuohai with a smile on his face, and Li Suzhi also shook hands.

Zhao Heishan laughed loudly and said: "Oh, isn't this the lead singer of Yiyiyan Band? I am your fan! I grew up listening to your songs! This guy is making trouble. I didn't expect that he started watching movies made by your uncle when he got older.

, fate!”

This man is really a natural comedian, and his few words made the whole bar laugh.

Qi Ping shook hands and said: "Teacher Zhao is here, welcome. Sit inside, sit inside."

Li Suzhi took Zhao Fen to the bar to prepare food and drinks, while Zhang Qing and Qi Ping invited people to sit in the private seats inside.

"Qingzi, this is my senior brother Liu Biao, do you recognize him?"

Sun Kuohai introduced a middle-aged man to Zhang Qing. Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Who wouldn't recognize the Seven Little Fortunes? They are all seniors."

Liu Biao waved his hand and said: "Don't dare."

Sun Kuohai said with a smile: "Qingzi, you are so awesome now. Last year's two "God of Gamblers" movies have swept the Hong Kong film industry. This year I thought you would go into music, but I didn't expect to film another "Once Upon a Time".

It exploded to such an extent all at once. Not to mention the sales of 30 million yuan in Hong Kong Island, and more than 200 million yuan in mainland China. I heard that Japan and South Korea are as popular as Southeast Asia. You are so powerful, why do you think we can't survive?"

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "I believe what others say. Brother, are you too humble to say this? Who can compare to the cumulative global box office of Brother's Hollywood movies? If converted into Hong Kong dollars, it would have exceeded 2 billion. Besides,

The director of "Once Upon a Time" is Bai Kezhi, so the credit cannot be passed on to me."

Zhao Heishan said to Qi Ping: "This kid is so nice. Even though he is so angry, I don't see him raising his tail. He is as humble as a normal person. This is not pretending to be humble, he is really humble and so nice."

Qi Ping smiled and said: "You are still young, that's how it should be. You are all seniors, please criticize more. At this stage, criticism is better than praise."

Zhao Heishan laughed and said: "Look, look, can't you find the reason? Why people are so good is because of their good education."

Qi Ping shook his head and said: "I don't dare to take credit for this. Zhang Qing himself is very good, and his parents have given him an excellent education."

Sun Kuohai nodded and said: "We all read Qingzi's newspaper. It was very hard when we were young. That's right, we all grew up from the bitter juice. When we were young, practicing kung fu, any day without being beaten would be like celebrating the New Year. Many people

Praise me for being good at Mandarin and Mandarin, is that okay? When I was a kid, I practiced colloquialism and spoke Mandarin. If I couldn't speak clearly when I spoke in plain English, Master took a chopstick and stirred it in my mouth, which made me bleed!"

Yan Wu and Liu Biao nodded together. Yan Wu smiled and said, "Those years were really hard."

Zhang Qing smiled and said: "Brother Yan, are you the only one here?"

Yan Wu smiled and said: "Bai Jie and the director are on tomorrow's flight."

Zhang Qing nodded and said: "Everything will be arranged here. Are you with your eldest brother or the crew?"

Yan Wu exaggerated: "Wow, do you need to say this? I will definitely run promotions with the crew! Don't worry, I have a very professional ethics!"

Zhang Qing smiled, then looked at Sun Kuohai and said, "Brother, what do you want from me?"

Sun Kuohai chuckled and said, "It's okay, I just came to pay my respects to the pier."

Zhang Qing said helplessly: "Brother, what you said is too exaggerated. If other people's movies can't be screened, your movie can't be screened?"

Sun Kuohai said with a smile: "It's possible to win, but imported films and co-produced films are two different things. Co-produced films can be divided normally, and imported films will be paid 13%, which is more than half less! Qingzi, I will feed you from now on!"

Zhang Qingdao: "Isn't the eldest brother entering Hollywood?"

Sun Kuohai said with a smile: "Hong Kong Island is my base camp. I can't lose it at any time. Otherwise, where will these brothers go to eat?"

Zhang Qing chuckled and said, "Come and help me."

Sun Kuohai almost jumped up and laughed angrily: "Wow, isn't it, Qingzai? Are you poaching me?!"

Zhang Qing smiled and said: "Let's cooperate."

Zhao Fen led the waiter to bring a variety of wines, and only then did Sun Kuohai react: "We haven't ordered yet?"

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "You can get whatever you want to drink. Big Brother and Teacher Zhao are here and they always give me a chance to express my feelings."

Sun Kuohai said angrily: "You have the nerve to say that?! It was you who invited me last time, and I told you to look for me when you go to Hong Kong Island. You didn't go at all, and you're coming again this time? No, no, no, no, I never go out to eat.

Let me treat you to a guest! A Biao, order some wine, the most expensive one!"

Liu Biao got up and walked to the bar, but Zhang Qing hurriedly stopped him and said: "This is a bar at home, not outside. Drink at home, just enjoy it, not the price. I will go to Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow, there are many opportunities."

Liu Biao hesitated upon hearing this and looked at Sun Kuohai.

Sun Kuohai's eyes lit up and he said: "Go back to Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow? Great, we are on the same journey!"

Zhang Qing said with an apologetic smile: "I have to go to Magic City to pick up my girlfriend first, and then take off from Magic City. I'm afraid it's a different route."

Sun Kuohai smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, let's go to the magic city together. I happen to have a lot of things that I want to talk to you about in depth. Besides, I also want to meet my siblings!"

Zhang Qing nodded helplessly and said, "Okay then."

Zhao Heishan smiled and said: "Xiao Zhang, take me with you. I have also filmed two TV series in the past two years. I want to try my hand at making a movie."
To be continued...