Li Jieren raised his head and looked at Xiao Zheng. He couldn't help but weigh Xiao Zheng's words in his head. He was a little yearning, but also a little hesitant.
In the end, he still couldn't make up his mind and said: "Chief Xiao, you may not know that after the return of Xiangjiang directors, we basically divided into two camps: one went north, and the other went to Hollywood. I belong to the latter, and
I became an American citizen. After several years of hard work, I gained some international status. This was obtained with creative freedom. If you want to make a Hollywood movie, you have to listen to the Americans, including the producers and investors behind it.
They can all point their fingers at you. But, from the current point of view, this is the best choice I can make. On the other hand, there are really no directors who have gone north to do better than me now. So, in the short term, I am
It’s impossible to come back.”
Xiao Zheng heard what Li Jieren meant. Everyone weighs the direction of development based on gains and losses. In fact, there are still many people who are not optimistic about China and still think that the moon in foreign countries is rounder than in China. What's more, Li Jieren
He has truly benefited from Hollywood, so sacrificing a little autonomy should be within his tolerance. Besides, there are also many restrictions on making movies in China.
It's just that Xiao Zheng feels that as the country becomes more prosperous, there will definitely be more opportunities in the film industry in the future. However, Xiao Zheng is currently just a small deputy county chief. How can Li Jieren believe what he says?
Woolen cloth?
Moreover, Li Jieren's assistant, after hearing Xiao Zheng's words, immediately whispered a few words in Li Jieren's ear, perhaps to persuade Li Jieren not to listen to Xiao Zheng.
Xiao Zheng stopped dwelling on this topic and returned to the topic, asking: "Director Li, whether or not to return to China can be discussed in the long run. There is no rush. Regarding the location of "Hidden Dragon, Sword Rain", I would like to ask you a question.
.”
Li Jieren returned to his friendly demeanor: "You're welcome, just ask." Xiao Zheng said: "Director Li, from the perspective of your film art, regarding the location, do you like our An County, or do you want to go?
Elsewhere?”
Li Jieren said: "Of course I am interested in the Bamboo Sea in Anxian County! I went to see it myself. After seeing the Bamboo Sea, I have already considered how to set up the scenery, place the camera, etc.!"
Xiao Zheng and Jin Jianqiang glanced at each other, which showed that Director Li really liked the scenery of Dazhuhai.
Jin Jianqiang nodded towards Xiao Zheng, allowing him to continue chatting.
Jin Jianqiang remembered that the county party secretary Sun Yiqi had told him to bring Xiao Zheng to talk with him. There must be a reason. Jin Jianqiang could not think of a good way to solve this problem now, so he had to let him
Xiao Zheng tried again.
Xiao Zheng saw Jin Jianqiang's instructions and continued: "Director Li, since you like the scenery of our Dazhuhai and think it matches the plot of your film, then we must fight for it again. Please introduce the production
The filmmakers talk to us."
Li Jieren shook his head slightly and said, "I'm afraid you can't convince Stanley. He is a strong person and will not make any concessions. Among Hollywood producers, his bad temper is also well known."
The "Stanley" that Director Li mentioned is the producer of "Hidden Dragon and Sword Rain".
Jin Jianqiang couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Stanley suddenly proposed to build an ancient street. Did he intentionally make things difficult for us? Or did he take advantage of the Sichuan Province or other people?"
Director Li turned to Jin Jianqiang, his expression became serious and serious and said: "This leader Jin, if you think like this, you are judging a gentleman with a villain's heart. I don't think Stanley would do this.
It's not because he doesn't like money, he is a person who particularly likes money. But he will not make money in this way. He is a producer and can have a share of the film's box office and copyright income, and he must
He is responsible to the bosses on Wall Street. If he turns the film into a box office hit, he can earn tens of millions of dollars from one film, but how much money can the local government of Sichuan Province give him? This is not worth it.
Moreover, Stanley is a well-known gold medal producer in Hollywood, and he will not destroy his own brand. Therefore, the request to build an ancient street this time is not because of anything else, but because of the needs of the script. Recently, he formed a professional team
The team also studied the script and believed that the bamboo sea and the ancient street are connected, which can better highlight the oriental elements. However, there is currently no such ancient street in China. If you go to Sichuan Province, you can generally use a corner of their ancient street, but
It still needs to be partially renovated, but it is faster than rebuilding one. That’s why Stanley proposed to go to Sichuan Province. This is the reason.”
In this way, the construction of Ancient Street was not the personal will of producer Stanley, but the opinions of the film's investors and professional team. Xiao Zheng felt that this trip was the right one. If he had not come to see Director Li today, it would have been impossible.
Learn more about why.
Xiao Zheng asked again: "Is it really good for the film to have the scenery of an ancient street?"
Li Jieren said: "Hollywood is indeed professional. Their suggestions for revisions to the script took into account the global audience for commercial films. I have to admit that this time they asked for more scenes of ancient streets, which will add color to the film."
Since it is not a conspiracy involving insider information or other interests, but a real service for the film, it will be easy to handle. Xiao Zheng said: "Director Li, can you let Stanley meet us again?"
Li Jieren said: "That's no problem, but I'm afraid you can't convince him." Xiao Zheng said: "Can we try again?" Li Jieren said: "Okay, Stanley is a good drinker, I will let him also
Come and have a drink." Both Xiao Zheng and Jin Jianqiang were overjoyed.
Li Jieren immediately called Stanley, using English. Xiao Zheng has a very good memory. He was CET-6 in English in college and has not yet fully returned it to the teacher, so he can probably understand what Li Jieren asked Stanley to do.
Drink the "Royal Salute".
Li Jieren put down the phone and said, "He's here."
When Stanley arrived, he saw how strong Xiao Zheng and Jin Jianjian were and shook hands with them politely. Then, without asking Li Jieren's permission, he poured half a cup of "Royal Salute" into the glass.
, added ice cubes, poured more than half of the glass into his mouth, sighed happily, and turned to ask Li Jieren in English: "What's the matter with these Chinese friends of yours? Didn't we agree that we'll meet again tomorrow?"
Discuss?"
Xiao Zheng pretended not to understand English in front of Stanley and waited for Li Jieren to translate. After Li Jieren repeated the story, Xiao Zheng replied: "We can build an ancient street for the drama, which is more in line with the requirements of the drama than Sichuan Province, but time
Can you please be more lenient?"
Li Jieren helped translate again. After hearing this, Stanley drank the wine in the glass in one gulp and shook his head very simply: "We have maximized the time, only two weeks. If you can complete it, we will
I will definitely keep my word and use your place as the location; if you can't complete it, I can't do anything about it. This is a requirement of the entire project and it will not change because of my opinion..."
Xiao Zheng and Jin Jianqiang looked at each other. This Stanley was indeed airtight. Xiao Zheng said to Li Jieren: "Please give us five minutes, Mr. Stanley. Let's discuss it and be back soon."
Li Jieren translated again. Stanley said: "I'll pour another glass of wine. If I finish the drink and you haven't agreed, I have to leave."
Xiao Zheng said: "No problem."
The two of them left the thatched roof bar and lit a cigarette. Jin Jianqiang blew the smoke into the air with some depression: "County Chief Xiao, what do you think we should do? This foreigner won't let out any water!"
Xiao Zheng said: "I think that in the next two weeks, we will build an ancient street!" Jin Jianqiang turned to Xiao Zheng, frowned and said: "But this can't be done! The most important person in Jiangzhong contacted by Secretary Sun
Even good engineering companies can't do it!" Xiao Zheng said: "That engineering company can't do it, doesn't mean everything can't be done. How will you know if you don't try?"
Jin Jianqiang said: "If we try and fail, we will be in trouble! If we sign an agreement with "Hidden Dragon Sword Rain", we may have to lose money if it is not completed by then. In addition, we may also be held accountable for our random actions."
However, Xiao Zheng said firmly: "If you want to make big splashes, don't be afraid of getting our shoes wet!"
Jin Jianqiang looked at Xiao Zheng's bright eyes and recalled Xiao Zheng's words. He sighed in his heart, who gave Xiao Zheng his courage?
Xiao Zheng added: "Secretary Jin, if I don't do this, there will be no loss for me. But for you, maybe Minister Long of the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee will really ask the Municipal Party Committee to hold you accountable.
.But as long as you succeed, it will be very different, and you can go to the next level. In this case, why not give it a try?"
These words completely woke up Jin Jianqiang. Yes, Xiao Zheng was fighting with him. What else did he have to worry about? Jin Jianqiang threw the cigarette butt on the ground and said, "Okay, let's take a gamble!"
The two returned to the Thatch House Bar, and the producer Stanley poured the last sip of wine into his mouth and was about to leave.
Xiao Zheng put his hand on Stanley's shoulder and said something in English: "Deal, we will build that ancient street for your project in two weeks!"
Stanley turned around, not letting Xiao Zheng put his shoulder on his shoulder, and looked at Xiao Zheng: "Do you know English? And, you can definitely do it? Once we sign the agreement, if we can't do it, you will have to pay for delaying us.
We will compensate you for a large amount of damage during the shooting. Have you considered this?”
Xiao Zheng said: "Of course. At the same time, if we complete the construction and you change your mind, you will also have to compensate us for a large amount of losses. Rights and responsibilities should be equal, right?"
"Of course it's reciprocal." Stanley said, "If you build it, we will definitely shoot here. Then let's sign the cooperation contract tomorrow."
Xiao Zheng said: "Why wait until tomorrow? Can't we do it today? Sign the contract one day earlier and start construction earlier."
Stanley looked towards Li Jieren, who had also stood up from his seat and looked at Xiao Zheng: "Have you really made this decision?"
Xiao Zheng nodded and said: "It's decided. Since Director Li is optimistic about our Dazhuhai, no matter how big the difficulty is, we must overcome it. I want this foreigner to see our Chinese speed!"