On Christmas Day, Qinghe sent a car to pick up the couple.
When I got on the bus, I saw that there were quite a lot of people there. In addition to Mr. Wang, there were also assistants and colleagues from the film department walking together.
When I go to Korea this time, two things are more important.
If the movie can be negotiated, Su Yan will have to be busy for at least half a year, and the cooperation with CBS will have to be re-coordinated. The other party should also agree. The US$30 million is only a deposit, and the remaining balance needs to be paid off after production begins.
In addition, participating in the SBC Entertainment Awards was mainly to increase feelings and promote "The Birth of a Family". The copyright has not been sold this year.
"The negotiation time with screenwriter Lee Sang-geun is at a coffee shop in Myeongdong at eight o'clock in the evening. It is expected that Lin Qiang will pick you up at Yoona's house at seven o'clock in about three hours. The revised script has also been printed. We will live there
At a nearby hotel, the next day's itinerary starts at three o'clock, and makeup is required..." The assistant informed the two of them in detail about the three-day itinerary.
"Is Lao Hu in Korea?" Su Yan asked.
"Well, I went two days ago." Mr. Wang replied.
"Okay, let's talk about it tonight and see what the situation is, and then contact him."
"Ms. Lee Hyori invites you to Jeju Island as a guest. What do you say?"
Su Yan glanced at Yoona: "Forget it, time is tight this time, I guess it won't be in time. When is our annual meeting?"
"On the 31st, New Year's Eve, I really don't have time." Mr. Wang nodded: "I will tell her."
Lin Xiaoyun took over: "It's better for me to explain to Sister Xiaoli."
"That's okay, her B&B shooting has come to an end." Lao Wang reminded.
"Are you filming now?"
"Wait a minute and let me ask. Fan Qifeng seems to be there to help."
Mr. Wang took out his cell phone and made a call: "We are filming now. If you call now, I will ask him to speak to the director."
The meaning is very clear, Yoona wants her voice to appear on the screen.
Lee Hyori and his wife were also appearing in their own show at that time, but due to time constraints, they couldn't go there in person, so a phone call was just a courtesy.
Soon, when we were still half an hour away from the airport, the other party responded. Now was the perfect time.
The car became quiet.
Yoona took out her phone and turned on the speakerphone.
"Yooner, what's going on? Did you and Director Su have a fight?" Hyori's voice came over.
"Honeyha..." Lin Xiaoyun was only halfway through her greetings when she burst into laughter. This sister really didn't follow the rules: "No, Oppa and I are very good."
"Who is it, Yoona?" Another male voice also came out.
"Senior Lee Sang-soon, I am Yoona."
"Oh, hello Yoona." Li Shangshun's tone sounded good.
"Are you busy?" Lin Xiaoyun asked knowingly.
"Oh, we are currently filming "Hyori's B&B", why don't you say hello to the audience first?" Lee Hyori had already been reminded by the director.
"Hello all domestic viewers, my name is Lin Yoona. I haven't seen you for a long time and I miss you very much."
Needless to say, a professional is a professional. Although there was no camera filming her, her expressions and movements were consistent with her words. In addition to wearing this smile, she was also waving her little hands.
Since the movie hasn't been confirmed yet, I can't mention it for the time being, otherwise it would be just a small promotion.
"I'm sorry, sister, I'm too short on time to return to Korea this time. I can only stay for four days. I may not have time to go to Jeju Island to visit you, but I made an agreement with Oppa to visit again during the Chinese New Year."
"It's okay, it's okay. It just so happens that your junior, Kim Ji-yeon from lovelyz, is working here part-time."
"Hello, Yoona-senpai, I'm Kai!" came a sweet voice.
After chatting for ten minutes, I put down the phone.
The entertainment industry is like this. We help each other. No one will dislike having many friends. After all, an individual's power is limited and cannot take all. When launching a work, it is always a good thing for multiple artists to help promote it.
Because it was winter, there were a lot of people wearing masks and hats. Su Yan and the two of them did not attract any attention and arrived in Seoul, South Korea smoothly.
"Okay, let's go there by ourselves and contact us in the evening." They parted ways.
Yoona didn't bother anyone else and took a taxi directly back home.
The old father-in-law had already prepared a large table of dishes to welcome his daughter and son-in-law, and the aunt-in-law also came with her children.
The old man was very happy when he learned that Yoona might come back to work for a few months next year. What parent doesn't want his children to be around him when he gets older?
In the afternoon, the two of them didn't go anywhere. They just stayed at home, chatting with Lao Lin and watching TV.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Lao Wang's phone call came on time. They were already waiting at the door. Su Yan and his wife said hello and left.
Myeongdong, located in Jung-gu, Seoul, is a representative shopping street in South Korea. Not only can you buy clothing, shoes, groceries and cosmetics, but there are also various restaurants. At the same time, banks and securities companies are gathered here, as well as low-end and mid-range goods.
Compared to Damen and Dongdaemun, both sides of the street are lined with high-end brand-name shops, while the alleys on both sides are filled with mid-range brand shops and bonded shops.
The meeting place between the two parties was in a quiet coffee shop.
Screenwriter Lee Sang-geun is in his forties, very thin, wears glasses, and is polite and polite.
In addition to the staff who may be accompanying him, there is also the leading actor Cao Zheng.
Su Yan secretly observed the other person. He was not a typical handsome guy, but his smile was very friendly. Besides, he had read the script, and he felt that it was a good fit at first sight.
"Director Su, I have admired the name for a long time. I like the work "The End of the World" very much." Li Shangen said with a smile: "I heard that it has made more than 2 billion at the box office in China. As a debut film, it is really amazing."
"Thank you. I've read your script many times and it's very good."
"As long as you like it, I spent several years polishing this." The other party hesitated to speak.
Su Yan was not in a hurry and drank his coffee slowly. Yoona and Cao Zheng did not join in the conversation, but whispered to each other on the side.
"You know, I plan to take the photo myself." Li Shangen looked at Su Yan, who nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"If I just sell the script, many companies have contacted me, but I have rejected them all, because making movies is my personal ideal. If you can watch it, Director Su, it further proves that the script is indeed good."
"Well..." Su Yan put down the cup and pondered for a few seconds. Originally, he could just leave the negotiation to Mr. Wang, but he felt that it would be okay for him to step in.
"As you said, the script has been prepared for several years, so why hasn't filming started yet?"
Seeing that the other party was hesitant, Su Yan took the initiative to speak.
"I think it should be about qualifications and funds. There is nothing to be ashamed of. I was also questioned when I was filming "The End of the World" because I had no experience. For the first time, everyone thought it was impossible, right? This makes you raise funds.
It becomes very difficult.”
Li Shangen nodded. It was not unusual for Su Yan to say this. He also understood the history of Su Yan's fortune.
"I've tried it. It's not easy to make a movie. It's very difficult and very tiring. Especially if it's controlled by a novice, many aspects will be difficult. It's not an exaggeration to say that "Exit" is your child. Compared with directing it yourself, you will
Wouldn't it be better to see her loved by the audience?"
Su Yan's negotiation methods are different from Lao Wang's.
If it were Mr. Wang, he would definitely use investment, risk, and even the heroine as a bargaining chip at this moment. He would use himself as the standard and consider the issue from the other party's standpoint. He would not say who is better or worse, but they have different identities.
Lee Sang-geun's thinking is very simple. The status of film directors in South Korea is very high. Since he has chips in his hands, of course he wants to fight for a future.
But the reality is reality. Like Su Yan, he does not have Qinghe as his backing. He has various TV stations trying to curry favor with him. It took several years for him to invest 90 million but failed to collect it, which also greatly affected his self-confidence.
So after Su Yan finished speaking, he did not refute.
"But this is a local Korean movie, and you are Chinese..."
"Haha, you are worrying too much. Although I am Chinese, I am also the son-in-law of South Korea. You should know that I cooperate with many TV stations here and come here 2-3 times a year, so I know a lot about them.
What's more, your script doesn't really have much content about local B&Bs, and!"
Su Yan paused and emphasized his tone.
"If it is left to me to shoot, Mr. Li, in addition to being the screenwriter, will also ask you to take on the role of assistant director. As for the vacant part of the film investment, Qinghe will be responsible for it. Our budget is 8 billion.
In this way, the cost of later publicity can be more than one billion.
In addition, I also know many artists in Korea. For the role of the restaurant owner, as well as another supporting role, what do you think of Jo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun playing guest roles?"
Yoona and the others stopped talking, and everyone could see that Lee Sang-gen was hesitating.
The conditions offered by Qinghe were very good. As long as he nodded, the film would immediately enter the preparation stage. Not to mention the most troublesome financial problem could be solved. The offer to be the assistant director also meant some support.
But with a subtitle, this blocked his possibility of becoming famous.
"Let's do this!" Seeing that the other party had not made up his mind for a long time, Su Yan proactively suggested: "You should think about this slowly. I can understand. How about you tell me about the script?"
Li Shangen sighed. Indeed, it was too difficult for him to make a decisive decision. He gave a grateful smile: "You say it."
Lao Wang took out the bound book from his bag and put it on the table. Su Yan opened a page at random.
"To tell you the truth, I have read the script at least ten times. Generally speaking, it is very good. There are just a few places where there are too many bugs. I have slightly modified them. You can use them as a reference."
When actually making a movie, it is common for the screenwriter to be asked to revise the draft. Now that the two parties are not in a cooperative relationship, Su Yan said it more politely.
"Director Su, please tell me."
"First of all, there is the issue of the female protagonist. There are actually some inconsistencies in your script. The male and female protagonists are seniors in college. By chance, I saw the female protagonist rock climbing, and her movements were very skillful."
As the plot was being talked about, the two people on the side were also listening carefully.
"But later on, she seemed to have forgotten all the skills she had mastered. In addition to having good physical strength and being able to run, she also needed the male protagonist to take care of her. Of course, I understand that you may want to highlight the male protagonist, but it is true.
It’s a bug, right?”
"That's what I think." Li Shanggen is naturally familiar with his script: "You should understand the character of the male protagonist. He is transforming in just one night, so he must have more scenes."
"I understand, but can we consider creating a plot where the heroine can technically save the hero once? This will not only increase the interaction between the two, but also fulfill the previous setting."
"Hmm..." Li Shangen nodded.
"Another thing is that it is unreasonable for the dangerous gas from a tanker truck to affect the entire city. My suggestion is to switch to a factory and explode for some reason. This is more reasonable."
"Hey." Li Shangen sighed: "Actually, I have already considered this issue. In the previous script, it was like you said, blowing up a factory, but this way, the investment will be much larger."
Su Yan expressed his understanding. He had previously wondered why a screenwriter who could write such a good script would make such a low-level mistake.
Speaking of the script, not only was Lee Sang-geun interested, but the two pre-lead actors also joined the discussion. Everyone was having a great time chatting, but they didn't notice that a fan nearby secretly took photos.
The originally expected two-hour meeting was extended by an hour, as both parties still had unfinished business.
Li Shangen held Su Yan's hand: "I will consider it carefully when I get back. Your sincerity is very great. Thank you very much. Regardless of the outcome, some of the issues you raised about the script do need to be revised."
"Okay, we will stay in South Korea for a few more days, hoping to get good news."
"OK."
(Thanks to Dragon King Xu for the 500-point reward, and thanks to Xiaoxiang Godzilla and book friend 0551 for the reward)