Two hundred and twentieth eight chapters turn around
Lu Chen is very young and has not had much experience in society.
But he has three rich life memories, and his character and vision are much higher than those of his peers.
Therefore, Lu Chen could easily see the disdain and impatience hidden in Zhu Minghe's eyes. Obviously, the other party had no real intention to cooperate, so he put forward various conditions to make him quit.
Unless Lu Chen can fully agree.
But how is this possible?
The request made by Zhu Minghe was fully controlled by Powerlong Pictures. The director and main actors were determined by them. Most of the funds had to be settled by Lu Chen. He swallowed the fat and spit it out, and he didn't want to take any risks.
Lu Chen was not a fool. Apart from anything else, he would not agree to just modifying the ending of the story.
In fact, there is no need to talk about it at all.
It is normal for such a situation to occur. Although it was a favor, it was still Lu Chen who took the initiative to come to the door. Powerlong Pictures is not an ordinary film and television production company. The so-called shop is just bullying customers.
It would definitely be much better if Filia Chen came forward in person, but unfortunately she also asked a friend to help.
Relying solely on Lu Chen himself was obviously not enough.
If he were an ordinary screenwriter and wanted to submit the script to Powerlong Pictures, he might not even be able to meet Zhu Minghe, regardless of investment, director and actors.
The entertainment industry, including the film and television industry, is all very hierarchical, and the rank determines the level.
In this circle, he has no place at all.
How to make Zhu Minghe treat him seriously?
Lu Chen didn't feel angry or annoyed because of this. After all, he himself had very high demands. It would be abnormal if the other party had no objection. It was nothing more than asking for a high price and paying back the money.
But now there is no bargaining.
Lu Chen listened patiently to Zhu Minghe's opinions, then pondered for a moment and said: "Manager Zhu, it seems that the differences between us are a bit big. Thank you very much for taking the time to see me. Thank you!"
Business cannot be done without benevolence and righteousness, hello, me, everyone. Even if you disagree, there is no need to fall out.
Be polite and respectful, and then we can still talk to each other next time we meet.
Many newcomers just don't understand this, and they only wake up after hitting their heads and bleeding.
Lu Chen would not make such a mistake.
You can understand what kind of person Zhu Minghe is as soon as you hear it.
He regained some goodwill towards Lu Chen, and said with a smile: "You're welcome, Sister Li from Caihong knows the boss of our company. If you have any other good scripts in the future, just come to me directly."
The "Sister Li" in Zhu Minghekou is the general manager of Rainbow Brokerage Company in Beijing. She is friends with Filia Chen.
It was through this Sister Li that Filia Chen introduced Lu Chen to Powerlong Pictures.
Powerlong Pictures just sent Zhu Minghe over.
But this favor was not important enough to allow Zhu Minghe to put aside the issue of principle and settle with Lu Chen.
He didn't know that the real puller was Filia Chen.
Fortunately, Lu Chen was very sensible, so both parties could step down gracefully.
"Thanks!"
Lu Chen stood up, stretched out his hand and shook Zhu Minghe's hand: "I hope there will be a chance to cooperate next time."
Zhu Minghe smiled and said: "You're welcome, goodbye!"
The two parties said goodbye, Zhu Minghe left with his secretary, while Lu Chen continued to stay.
He subconsciously wanted to call Filia Chen, but he didn't click on the name after flipping to the address book on his phone.
Lu Chen instinctively didn't want to trouble Filia Chen anymore.
Or maybe it's the grown man's pride that's at work. But he doesn't want to complicate the relationship between the two.
He swiped the address book to search for Chen Jianhao's number, and wanted to ask Boss Chen if he was familiar with any film and television companies.
"Hello Mr. Lu Chen"
Just when Lu Chen was looking up Chen Jianhao's mobile phone number, a greeting suddenly came from next to him.
Very strange.
Lu Chen couldn't help but turned his head and saw a thin middle-aged man appearing next to him with a smile on his face.
This middle-aged man appears to be in his forties, with dark skin and an unattractive appearance. He has small eyes, a flat nose, and a bit of buck teeth. When he smiles, he looks a bit festive, but there is a shrewd look in his eyes.
"Excuse me, who are you?"
Lu Chen was stunned for a moment. He didn't recognize the other person at all.
The middle-aged man stepped forward and extended his hands to him: "Hello, I am Lu Yi, the business manager of Qiande Brothers Film Company. Can we chat for a few words?"
Lu Chen quickly stood up and shook hands with the other party: "Hello, Manager Lu, please sit down."
The name Qiande Brothers Film Company was also unfamiliar to him.
There are too many film and television production companies and studios in Beijing, especially with the explosion of the entertainment industry in the past ten years. Entertainment agents and film and television production companies seem to have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, fiercely competing for more and more. The bigger the market pie.
What Lu Chen was curious about was why this person from Qiande Films took the initiative to find him.
Lu Yi directly revealed the answer to the mystery: "I'm really sorry. I just sat here and heard a lot of conversations between you and Manager Zhu Minghe. I wanted to ask if you can let me see your script?"
Seeing that Lu Chen still looked puzzled, he smiled and said, "See if I'm anxious, let me introduce myself first!"
Of course, what Lu Yi introduced was not his own identity. As mentioned before, what he explained to Lu Chen was the Qiande Brothers Film Company where he worked.
Qiande Brothers Film Company was established in 2010 and is considered a very young company in the industry. However, it has invested in and filmed many film and television dramas and has dozens of contracted actors and artists.
In terms of scale and strength, Qiande Brothers Pictures is a long way behind Powerlong Pictures, a long-established company, but it is not without its advantages, that is, it is the best at producing films and TV series about urban youth idols.
The youth idol drama "My Heart Will Remain", which was produced in 2013, once achieved the highest national ratings of 1.7% and was considered a minor hit.
It's a coincidence that Lu Yi came to the Avant-garde Cafe to wait for customers.
As a result, the customer did not wait, but overheard the conversation between Lu Chen and Zhu Minghe.
He didn't eavesdrop on purpose, he just became interested in Lu Chen's script and couldn't help but come over to chat and ask.
Lu Yi said bluntly: "If it is those ordinary screenwriters, then I will definitely not be interested. There are not 100,000 or 80,000 people in Beijing who can write scripts, but you are different."
He smiled and said: "I have listened to your songs and bought your album from Feixun Music. I believe in your talent!"
So that’s it!
Lu Chen suddenly realized that this person was still his fan!
Most of his songs, especially his folk songs, have a strong nostalgic color, so he has attracted a group of fans in their thirties and forties who have already entered society.
These fans usually do not follow fans fanatically, but their financial independence and freedom are an important part of the album sales of Lu Chen's "My Deskmate" on Feixun Music.
Since there was such a connection, Lu Chen readily took out the outline again and handed it to Lu Yi.
The business manager of Qiande Brothers Film Company, to be honest, his ranking is a bit low, but he always has an opportunity that comes to his door.
And just when Lu Yi was carefully reading the outline of "Blue Life and Death Love", Zhu Minghe returned to the company.
Powerlong Pictures is located in the art park, and is very close to Avant-garde Cafe, only a 5-minute walk.
When he returned to the company, he went directly to the office and had just been informed of a meeting.
There are already many senior executives of the company sitting in the conference room, including the deputy general manager, art director, agency manager, public relations manager, production manager, etc., but the general manager has not come yet.
Seeing Zhu Minghe, the manager of the brokerage department who usually had a good relationship with him smiled and asked: "Old Zhu, where did you go? There was no one in your office just now, not even the secretary was there, right?"
He showed a smile that all men understand, which made other executives present laugh, and the atmosphere became very happy.
Zhu Minghe couldn't laugh or cry: "Old Chen, just try your best to squeeze me!"
His female secretary was just recruited. She is quite beautiful, but she was assigned to him by the company. She is not his real sweetheart, but she may seem a bit like that to others.
Zhu Minghe had to explain: "It was a new person that Mr. Wang asked me to contact. I have a relationship with Rainbow's manager Sister Li. He wrote a script and wanted to make a TV series. I just went over to discuss it."
Lao Chen asked curiously: "Who is it? What script is it? How was the discussion?"
As the head of the agency department, he is particularly sensitive to new scripts, because once the company starts filming a new drama, the first thing to consider is that the talent of the artists signed by the company will not go to outsiders!
Powerlong Pictures has made big moves recently, and the theme of this meeting is related to this.
Zhu Minghe said: "It's a singer named Lu Chen. He's very young. He writes about youth idols. I want to be the male protagonist to live out my addiction to tricks."
He spoke a bit cryptically, but everyone understood it once he heard it.
The production manager said: "Lu Chen? I know that the singer who has been in the limelight recently has been rumored to have an affair with Filia Chen. The video of him saving people in Hangzhou has become popular on blogs!"
"Um"
Zhu Minghe nodded and said: "That's him. I had some intentions originally, but the script he wrote was a sadomasochistic drama, and the heroine died in the end. And he not only wanted the male lead, but also decided on the director and the female lead. "
Lao Chen immediately sneered: "How is this possible!"
If Lu Chen was a big shot in the industry, it would be understandable and acceptable for him to make such a request.
But Lu Chen is not. He is a real newcomer in the film and television industry.
Not even newcomers.
It's understandable that Lu Chen wants to enter the film and television industry, but he also has to follow the rules.
Young people really don’t know how far the sky is from the sky.
Zhu Minghe spread his hands and said helplessly: "Yes, so I refused. I couldn't agree."
The executives here all understood that it would be a joke if Zhu Minghe agreed!
Just treat it as a joke.
Including Zhu Minghe, everyone quickly put this matter behind them——
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