Early the next morning, Jiang Yan called and urged Ma Weitu to ask for someone.
Then at noon, he finally met the professional screenwriter introduced by Ma Weitu.
This person is a 28-year-old graduate of the Chinese Department of Peking University, and his name is Gu Hanqing. When you hear it, you will feel that this person is not too awkward.
Unfortunately, the reality is very cruel. He is over 1.6 meters tall, has a big head and thick neck, is over 800 years old and short-sighted, and has no girlfriend.
After working in Maweidu Company for three years, I was not very happy and wanted to change jobs. But I happened to meet Jiang Yan and asked about it, so it was natural that he was accepted by Jiang Yan.
Of course, the biggest factor is the monthly salary of 4,000 yuan.
This is more than 2,000 more than his original salary. No fool would jump at it.
And Jiang Yan doesn't care about this little money. He has more than 10 million in his hand, and it's outrageous to have to dig and search for a salary of 4,000 a month.
Besides, his main goal is to find a professional tool man who doesn't care about appearance, and he may only use it for a few months at most.
So Gu Hanqing is very suitable.
After having a meal, they paid a settling-in allowance, and in the afternoon, the two of them left Beijing directly.
After all, Gu Hanqing was from the north and was about to go south, so he was a little hesitant at first.
However, the settling-in allowance of 2,000 yuan, the monthly salary of 4,000 yuan, and the direct package of air tickets completely dispelled his doubts.
When we returned to Hengdian, it was already early morning.
Jiang Yan directly gave the tool a room in the hotel for a month.
The tool manager didn't have any objections, but was very happy. The company was just starting out and it was understandable that there were no employee dormitories. Moreover, the hotel was nice and included breakfast.
What he didn't know was that Jiang Yan had no intention of playing a protracted war. He just wanted a quick victory and become a god within a month or two.
.....
July 20, 1998.
That is the second day after returning from Beijing.
Jiang Yan summoned Zhang Shuang, Wu Yong and Gu Hanqing and held their first meeting in Jinbihuihuang.
The content of the meeting was very simple, it was to announce the establishment of Jiang Yan's company and prepare for filming.
"Stars and Sea", this is the name Jiang Yan just thought of last night, which indicates Jiang Yan's determination to go into the universe.
And since the film needs to be shot in reality, even though it will only take a few months at most, it still needs to have all the hallmarks it deserves.
The salary and bonus system must be improved.
By then, even if I become a god and the company is disbanded, I can’t treat everyone badly in terms of money.
As the chief director of the company, Zhang Shuang will direct all future films.
Originally, Jiang Yan wasn't planning to hire him, after all, he was doing well in his original company.
But Zhang Shuang is willing to do whatever he wants. At worst, if the company fails, he will just continue to find a job, but there are only so many opportunities to start a business.
Jiang Yan agreed, after all, he really needed a stable director to help him experiment.
However, as future compensation, Jiang Yan gave him a salary increase, which made Zhang Shuang happily show off to Liu He on the spot.
As the chief steward, Wu Yong is in charge of everything except finance.
Jiang Yan originally just wanted him to help temporarily, but Wu Yong said it didn't matter, and after joining, his group leader work could also be managed in a corporate manner. Maybe the company would have to rely on this blood transfusion in the future.
Well, although this thing sounds unreliable, it is indeed quite touching, so I will accept it and the salary will be increased.
Needless to say, Gu Hanqing is just a tool man. He takes on the position of chief screenwriter and is responsible for realizing Jiang Yan's requirements.
After the meeting, we swore our oaths over a meal, and then started working.
Wu Yong went directly to register the company, and then he also had to find office space and recruit people, which was very busy.
Zhang Shuang is preparing for the crew's preliminary work.
With Jiang Yan's strong financial backing, I believe it will be done soon.
Gu Hanqing, on the other hand, followed Jiang Yan directly to the temporary office space.
Jiang Yan already had inspiration and needed him to prepare the script as soon as possible.
...
An ordinary storefront on Hengdian Qian Street is Jiang Yan’s temporary office space.
At this time, Jiang Yan and Gu Hanqing were drinking tea.
Jiang Yan groped his chin to sort out his thoughts.
The first thing to make sure is the script.
Follow the minimum system requirements.
One: The script must be standardized.
2: No less than ten scenes.
Under such requirements, the length of the final work is at least five or six minutes, and the budget is estimated to be tens of thousands at least.
But it doesn't matter.
Moreover, Jiang Yan, who is determined to become a god, has already thought of how to build a dojo in a screw shell.
Although this is an experiment, we can get it right in one step.
Can’t a five- to six-minute short film be used as a mythological drama?
We have already thought of it!
This first script is about urban immortality.
"A year ago, Hengdian's number one dandy, Jiang Tian, had his legs broken and was thrown into a lake. He was accidentally reborn in the world of immortality."
"Living on the last breath, struggling in the world of immortality for ten thousand years with a narrow escape from death, and finally returning to the city as a generation of immortal kings, the earth is only a year old."
"Things have changed, people have changed, the Jiang family has been destroyed, and Jiang Tian has the power of the Immortal Emperor. He will take revenge if he has a grudge, and he will retaliate if he has a grudge."
"Finally cut off the fetters in my heart and advanced to the rank of Immortal Emperor!"
A very shocking plot about the return of the Immortal King.
If it were put into a novel, it would be able to write at least a million words.
However, Jiang Yan deliberately cut off a lot of space. He originally wanted to add the daughter living in a doghouse or something, but he thought it was unnecessary. The main problem was who would play the daughter, so he just cut it, leaving only ten scenes.
story.
Cause through result, completely.
And although the story seems to have to be a big production, after all, it is a fairy king and a fairy world, but it actually doesn't cost much to film.
In modern urban dramas, props and other items are all ready-made, so the cost is greatly reduced.
The opponent also only arranged one, and did not pursue a big scene, so he saved a lot of money.
The special effects are also made with 50 cents, and they are not even used at all.
When the fairy king fights, a look is enough, and there is no need to swish his hands and feet around like a monkey.
Taken like this, with narration, even though the actual picture is crude, it might still be very hot!
But so what if the effect is very low.
We won’t make it public or sell it for money, so what’s the problem?
And most importantly.
Jiang Yan, a fairy-king-level protagonist, will play the role for five, six, seven or eight days, and at least he will have blue skills.
The blue skills exploded from the Immortal King can’t be bad, right?
If it is still a green skill when it comes out, or there is no skill at all, it doesn't matter, Jiang Yan has also considered it.
When the Immortal King returns, why shouldn't he bring some magic medicine with him?
Gold, wine, and other items can be brought out of other worlds without turning into fakes. Naturally, there will be no problem with magical medicine.
When the time comes, take a sip in the real world, and swoosh~ the day will soar!
So you see, double insurance.
Perfect!
Jiang Yan's narration was so exciting that Gu Hanqing, who was sitting next to him, was speechless.
This, this, this...
What a great pen!
Immortal King?
Returning?
It takes ten thousand years in the fairy world, but only one year on earth?
Damn it, what's going on in your boss's mind? He can come up with such awesome ideas?!
"Boss, I think this story will definitely be a big hit!" Gu Hanqing was excited for a while before he said.
"Oh?" Jiang Yan frowned and asked immediately, "Tell me what you think."
"This kind of drama is very exciting and has strong plot conflicts. It will definitely catch the audience's attention."
Gu Hanqing said excitedly, "His wild imagination and vast world view can be compared with Journey to the West!"
"There are also exciting fights, and if you add advanced special effects, it will be considered a failure if you don't win the ratings championship!"
"Really..." Jiang Yan blinked, feeling a little confused, thinking that this guy is capable and has a very forward vision. No wonder he didn't get along as he wished.
"But..." Gu Hanqing hesitated again.
"But what?" Jiang Yan asked.
"Um... I just don't know if I can pass the trial." Gu Hanqing said hesitantly, and then looked at Jiang Yan, "But boss, if you have connections, maybe you can really give it a try."
"Passed trial?" Jiang Yan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and laughed.
This book is just for fun. What does it have to do with whether it passes the review?
So I can only disappoint Gu Hanqing.
"Oh, don't worry about it. Your task is to write the script." Jiang Yan continued to emphasize, "The main thing is to standardize it, and it must be no less than ten scenes. Do you understand?"
"Ten scenes?!" Gu Hanqing's eyes suddenly widened and he said, "Ten scenes are enough for what, and not even half an episode!"
"..."
Jiang Yan was suddenly speechless.
I thought to myself why I had recruited a madman to come in, how could he be so positive?
But again, he asked for the script just for testing purposes, and even if it was filmed, it would not be released to the public, so why did he think so much about it?
So he waved his hand and said: "Write out the ten scenes first. Remember, they must be standardized and follow the textbook!"
"But..."
Gu Hanqing still wanted to speak, but was directly interrupted by Jiang Yan: "Stop being so, just execute the order!"
"...Understood." What else could Gu Hanqing say, and he could only start working.
Jiang Yan was drinking tea on the side, crossing his legs and watching Gu Hanqing working, thinking in his mind.
Although this script is a bit outrageous, it also follows the requirements of the system.
If it can be successfully entered by then, it will basically be considered a success.
really.
An hour later, Jiang Yan took the script and called the system nervously.
The system indeed responded:
"Entry successful."
Done!
Jiang Yan slapped his thigh and stood up.
However, before he could stand firm, another sentence popped out from the system.