Chapter 731 How many?!
Chen Qi's time to return to Hong Kong was pushed back again and again until the baby was one month old and Gong Xue was pregnant. She was born thin, and she would regain her shape if she exercised and controlled her body shape. She still has a slim waist that can be grasped.
There was nothing important in Hong Kong, so he simply continued to spend time with his wife and children.
Ever since, people at the Beijing Film Studio often saw the couple walking around the factory with their children in their arms. His favorite place to go was the construction site of Rongning Mansion. Construction of Ding Ding Bang Bang had already started. He would spend a long time watching it without knowing it.
What are you thinking about.
It is indeed imported wood, and a few old trees were specially moved there. It is natural for the Duke's mansion to have old trees.
Chen Qi discovered a very interesting place. These days, when setting up movie scenes, they will consider "old-fashioned" factors to make the scenes look more real. Instead of those film and television cities in later generations, the streets are spotless, and the buildings and costumes are all new.
The masses have become so alienated that they don’t even know where to patch their clothes...
Things at the film and television base are not small.
The department alone cannot make the decision, and it has to report to the superiors. The superiors are very interested in this thing, and I heard that the discussions were in full swing. During this period, Director Ling Mei often came to see him, and sometimes she brought her lover with her.
My lover is the grandson of Qian Zhuangfei, a photographer at Beijing Film Studio, but they do not live at Beijing Film Studio.
Every time she comes, she talks about everything about the film and television base, and she is very, very interested in it, as if she has found a new path in life.
"Xiao Chen!"
"Um?"
He was squatting down to watch the excitement, when someone suddenly called out from behind, and he turned around: "Sister Ling Mei!"
"I guess you're here. What's there to see in a construction site?"
"I'm very interested in "A Dream of Red Mansions" and want to see how the Rongning Mansion is built. Are you okay today?"
"Well, come here and take a look!"
Chen Qi patted his butt and stood up. The two left the construction site and walked towards Dongfang Company.
Ling Mei came to him and must have been talking about the film and television base. Sure enough, she said: "There has been a lot of heated discussion recently. Some people think that your idea is a bit advanced and does not conform to the current situation of the domestic film and television industry. You are eager for quick success and instant benefits, and you are too ambitious."
"Can that still work?"
"Most people still agree that this project is of great benefit in terms of promoting cooperation between the two places. However, I am also a little worried. What if it is completed and not many crews come?"
"Then do you think the film and television industries in the two places will continue to develop?"
"Of course!"
"That's ok! The film and television base is not a short-term thing. It would be good if the plan is passed this year. It will start construction soon next year. From the start of construction to the completion of the first phase of the project, it will take at least three years, right? It will be expanded in the future.
By the time the base is built in a decent way and it won't be able to move out for five or six years, it will be the 1990s.
I can’t say anything about movies, but the TV drama industry is definitely booming.”
Ling Mei thought for a while and agreed.
Provincial and municipal TV stations are blooming all over the country, and the production of TV series is increasing year by year, with strong support from the state. The basic condition for all this is that the sales volume of domestic TV sets is soaring every year, and more and more people are watching TV, so the programs have to keep up.
Go up, otherwise what are you looking at?
"Since it takes such a long time, will those in Hong Kong wait?"
"Um... go in and have a cup of tea?"
The two strolled back to Dongfang Company's bungalow. Chen Qi extended his hand to invite someone to bring tea and water.
Then, he said: "If you can't wait, you have to wait. If you invest 1 million today, you can earn 500,000 tomorrow? How can it be such a good thing? Hong Kong movies are too chaotic. Just leave a few strong companies. No need.
Whether they live or die."
Chen Qi spoke very calmly, and Ling Mei took a sip of water.
In the current environment, even with her family background, she looks up to Hong Kong. Historically, she later went to Hong Kong to do business, and her business failed.
Therefore, when these people came into contact with Chen Qi, what they felt most deeply was his completely different attitude towards Hong Kong and overseas.
And he never pretended to be aloof. He just hugged his thighs and asked: "Do you still plan to make movies in the future?"
"I don't even know what to shoot..."
Ling Mei sighed: "I like to make art films, but the domestic environment is strict, and it's not easy to make entertainment films. If I don't have inspiration, I won't make them."
"I saw your film "The Wilderness" in Hong Kong. You are really good at making art films. I would like to cooperate with you if I have the opportunity." Chen Qi said with a smile.
"That's great! I'm really enthusiastic when you say that."
Ling Mei is sincere. Who doesn't know that his script is a masterpiece? These directors say they are disdainful, but in fact they all want to film it. Didn't you see that Li Wenhua has become an international director?
"Dingle bell!"
"Dingle bell!"
While we were chatting, the office phone rang. An employee picked it up and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm looking for you at Jianguo Hotel!"
"Jianguo Hotel?"
Chen Qi was confused and asked: "Hello?"
He first spoke in Chinese, then changed to English, and Barabala said a few words and hung up.
Ling Mei knew some English and couldn't help but ask: "Who is looking for you?"
"People from 20th Century Fox, please talk to me about some business."
Chen Qi thought for a while and invited: "The film and television base must be open to cooperation. We also have to deal with Americans. If you don't mind, please help me sit down and see each other together. I feel confident."
"That's fine!"
Ling Mei thought for a while and agreed. She was also very curious about Hollywood.
She was only in her early 40s and her career ambitions were aroused.
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"Dear Chen!"
It was an old acquaintance - Roberts from 20th Century Fox. He appeared in the Oriental Company bungalow with a foreign devil's face and complained: "I ran from the United States to Hong Kong, and then from Hong Kong to the capital. Why are you hiding here?"
?”
"This is my home, what does hiding mean?"
"Is this your home?"
Roberts ran out in shock, looked at the residential building outside, and then ran back: "Don't you live in a large manor?"
"Who told you that I live in a large manor?" Chen Qi was also shocked.
"A lady named Gu Weili!"
"That's called a courtyard, which means... just think of it as a Chinese-style manor. I can take you to visit it."
Chen Qi was too lazy to explain, so he led him into the office and briefly introduced Ling Mei. Ling Mei didn't say much and mainly just watched.
"It's really embarrassing for you to say it. We are friends who have known each other for the longest time, but you wrote a script for Columbia." Roberts said.
"If you don't come to beg me, why should I deliver it to your door? Judging from your appearance, "Fifty First Dates" did well?"
"Hasn't Colombia given you good news yet? One month after its release, "Fifty First Dates" has already grossed more than 60 million yuan at the box office! Congratulations, you have proven yourself in the commercial film market."
Roberts paused and said: "Chen! This is our fault, Murdoch... a very powerful media tycoon, he acquired Fox, and we have been busy with this. But I came to China now to show our
Sincerely, I hope we can continue to cooperate.”
"..."
Chen Qi looked at him and smiled: "Okay! It's a coincidence that you came here, I just happened to write one."
He asked someone to go upstairs and take down the English version of "Speed". He wrote the Chinese version himself and paid a translator to translate it into English. He had to sign a contract indicating that it was an employment relationship and no copyright was involved.
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Because English writing is a very sophisticated thing, he can't master it yet, but he can read it. After it is translated into English, he has to go through it himself to see if the content is biased.
Roberts was overjoyed. He didn't expect the other party to have a finished product.
He didn't have time to read it carefully at this moment, so Chen Qi told him the story of "Speed of Life and Death" orally. When he heard the setting that "the bus needs to run all the way, and it will explode if it falls below a certain speed", he knew it was right.
After listening to the whole story, I became more and more convinced.
"Chen! We trust your creative ability very much and we are willing to offer you a sincere price."
Roberts looked sincere and said: "How about $600,000?"
Boom!
There was a crisp sound, but Ling Mei's hand shook, causing the lid of the tea cup to knock against the cup - these days are not like later, when trillions of family wealth could be easily moved.
She rarely lost her composure: How much?!
(besides……)
Chapter completed!