Before returning to the capital, Zhang Hao inspected the Republic of China Street in Hengdian, where many anti-Japanese dramas were being filmed.
In one of the crews, Zhang Hao met an acquaintance who was a group leader when he was experiencing life in Hengdian. His surname seemed to be Wu.
Although Zhang Hao had been reborn and experienced it for a while, he had already decided to go back. Wu Daqun was the one who made the most of his contribution. If he hadn't spoken out to ban Zhang Hao, Zhang Hao would have had to experience it for a while.
Wu Daqun leader obviously also saw Zhang Hao, but he seemed to have forgotten Zhang Hao. He might also be pretending not to remember, after all, their identities are completely different now, and he had also banned Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao also had no interest in getting involved with nobodies, as that would make him seem very petty. He just said to the person in charge of the Hengdian Film and Television Group who was accompanying him: "That person, I heard that cheating on him with a mistress is too much."
The person in charge of Hengdian Film and Television Group had a thought and secretly remembered Wu Daqun, so he looked for an opportunity to deal with him and give Zhang Hao some face.
At the end of the inspection, head Wu Daqun took the extras back, and when he left, he hugged a good-looking female extra who played the role of a flower girl and walked away.
It seems that Wu Daquntou is living a good life, but his wife, who is like a second senior brother, still can't restrain him. This hugging her is very enjoyable.
After inspecting Hengdian, Zhang Hao wrote down a few scenes and asked the art director Su Tong to conduct a detailed inspection and make a plan.
Afterwards, Zhang Hao went to Shanghai to inspect the Chedun Film and Television Base.
In the script of "The Magic" adapted by Zhang Hao, the story takes place in Shanghai at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, so a large number of buildings from the Republic of China period were needed.
Zhang Hao could build one himself, but the cost would be too high.
"Fatal Magic" is currently calculated according to the production department of Haotian Studio. Not counting the cost of the cast and crew, the production cost is approximately 30 million.
The cost is mainly spent on prop production, scene construction, and some visual effects.
With ready-made scenes, Zhang Hao does not need to build additional new scenes, only some specific scenes need to be built.
Although the project of "Lethal Magic" has not yet been finalized, Haotian Studio has already begun preliminary preparations.
Chedun Film and Television Base was founded in 1992 and is one of the top ten film and television bases in the country.
There is a complex of buildings imitating the Republic of China covering an area of 800,000 square meters. The main attractions are composed of Nanjing Road, Shikumen Lane Group, Mahler Villa and other redundant film and television shooting scenes.
When Zhang Hao came, there were many film crews shooting scenes here, including spy war dramas, anti-Japanese dramas, etc.
Cai Yinong heard that Zhang Hao had come to Shanghai and rushed to the Chedun Film and Television Base to meet Zhang Hao.
"Is Director Zhang looking for scenes for his new movie? Has the film been approved? Do we in Tang Dynasty have this opportunity to cooperate with you?"
After the simple greetings, Cai Yinong started asking questions directly.
Tangren wanted to get involved in the film industry, but couldn't find a breakthrough. Taking advantage of the opportunity of signing a contract with Big Power, Cai Yinong wanted to go one step further.
Zhang Hao said with a careless look: "Mr. Cai, you have to discuss this matter with China Film and Bona. I'm just a director."
Of course, Cai Yinong could hear Zhang Hao's excuse, but he refused to give up: "We have already contacted Mr. Han and Mr. Yu, but they both said that you have the final say on this matter."
So the ball has been thrown to me?
Frankly speaking, Zhang Hao would be happy to have one more company take on the risk.
Although the works he modified are all films that have proven themselves in previous lives, it is unknown whether they will be successful in another time and space.
The film industry is very risky, and it is a common practice for multiple companies to invest together and bear risks. Of course, if the film makes money, if multiple companies share the money together, they will get less.
Someone is willing to pay for his own film project with an uncertain future, which shows his trust in Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment and said: "Let's do this. Tang people can invest, but they are not allowed to interfere in the production and distribution work."
Cai Yinong's face lit up and she assured on the spot: "Of course, no one is more authoritative than you in your film project. We just want an investment opportunity."
"That's good. When the project is approved, I will send someone to communicate with your company to discuss the specific investment share." Zhang Hao said.
Da Mimi is still in Tang Ren's company, which is considered a way to save face. Tang Ren's investment share will not be too high, and China Film and Bona will squeeze it out.
After discussing this, Cai Yinong asked for roles for the company's artists: "Director Zhang, look, our Lao Hu's acting skills have improved significantly over the years, and he has also participated in many film and television dramas. Do you think you should give him a chance?"
"No problem, we will communicate with him when we get back to the studio."
Even if you can't play the leading role, it's okay to play a supporting role. This bit of favor and face must still be given.
Besides, there is also an audition, so if Lao Hu doesn’t perform well, he has a reason to refuse.
Tangren is also considered a local leader in the Shanghai film and television industry. If he cooperates with Tangren, Zhang Hao's filming here will be much smoother.
After inspecting the Chedun Film and Television Base, Zhang Hao returned to the capital to formally deal with Zheng Guohui.
"Sister Feihong, this is the material."
At a seemingly high-end private restaurant in Beijing, Zhang Hao made an appointment with Yu Feihong for a meal and handed the documents to Yu Feihong.
Yu Feihong took a brief look at it and seemed not surprised: "As expected, the coal boss's fortune history is not very clean. Leave this to me. I will hand it over to someone later."
"Thank you, Sister Feihong, for your help. Let me toast you." Zhang Hao stood up and took the initiative to pour a drink for Yu Feihong, and the two drank.
"I said, little brother, you don't have to be so polite. After all, you are the man I can't get. If I can't get it, how can I let others get it?"
Yu Feihong smiled warmly and kept adding vegetables to Zhang Hao's bowl, just like a virtuous wife.
Zhang Hao smiled awkwardly and said helplessly: "Sister Feihong, please don't say that, I already have a girlfriend."
"You can still break up after we have it. If Xu Qing and I hadn't stimulated it last time, I don't know how long your relationship would have been hidden.
You have to thank me for breaking this window for you, otherwise you would have been missed by so many girls." Yu Feihong showed off the charm of Sister Sa and teased his younger brother Zhang Hao.
Although, in terms of mental age, Zhang Hao is not a repair dog brother.
Zhang Hao couldn't handle the conversation, so he had to drink to cover up his embarrassment.
Yu Feihong knows how to control the situation very well. A joke is enough, and then he said seriously: "When will you give me that script? I heard the story you told, it seems quite interesting."
"At the end of the month, I still need to make some detailed changes." Zhang Hao replied.
In fact, Zhang Hao gave Yu Feihong two roles. One was Ajie's wife Yufen. The other was the magic beauty assistant Ruxue. In order to appear foreign, Ruxue was also named Diana.
Yu Feihong fell in love with the role of Diana at first glance. Although "The Prestige" is a two-male protagonist setting and there is not much room for female characters to play, the role of Diana still has a certain degree of drama.
After having dinner with Yu Feihong, Zhang Hao and Ma Qiang met.
"I have a basic understanding of the situation of A Ying. She has a seriously ill father at home and cannot afford the medical expenses, so she committed herself to Zheng Guohui.
After that, she became Zheng Guohui's mistress and had two abortions. Her father passed away this year and she didn't want to live such a tortured life anymore, so she came to us." Ma Qiang explained the basic situation.
"What's the situation at Zheng Guohui's family?" Zhang Hao asked.
"The investigation also revealed that Zheng Guohui's wife's family is also quite powerful. Zheng Guohui relied on his wife to make his fortune. The two have two sons," Ma Qiang replied.
"With a wife who has power and background, Zheng Guohui will be controlled by his wife. How about we reveal the news that Zheng Guohui keeps a mistress to his wife?" Zhang Hao thought of a way.
Ma Qiang shook his head and said: "It's useless. He and his wife are doing their own thing. The entertainment company run by Zheng Guohui has signed many pretty boys. You should know what they are used for."
Zhang Hao looked at him sideways. Do rich people spend so much money on fun? I’m so envious!
"Okay, it looks like we have to come by ourselves and make an appointment at a time and place for us to meet," Zhang Hao said.
"It's settled. Zheng Guohui will go back to his hometown the day after tomorrow. She will have time to meet with us."
"OK..." Zhang Hao's eyes flashed. The great director was reluctant to move, so he first picked up a soft persimmon and squeezed it.
I wonder how Zheng Guohui, who is worth billions, will feel when he learns that he is treated as a soft persimmon by Zhang Hao.