Chen Qing ate deliciously. Zhang Zhong sat next to him and wrapped a scarf around his neck. The heating of this barbecue restaurant was not very strong. The door of the restaurant was pushed open from time to time, and air-conditioning often jumped in.
Seeing Chen Qing drinking beer and eating happily, Zhang Zhong could not imagine how Chen Qing managed to drink cold beer into his stomach in this weather.
This was also the first time he saw Chen Qing like this. In Zhang Zhong's impression, Chen Qing always wore suits and leather shoes wherever he went, and he was a rather picky person in life.
"Boss, why don't you eat? Aren't you used to barbecue?" Chen Qing looked up at Zhang Zhong and asked.
Zhang Zhong shook his head, "If you're used to eating, just leave me alone and just take care of your own stomach."
“This barbecue restaurant is pretty good, but it’s a bit spicy. I guess the boss is not from here. Their mutton is freshly cut and skewered. Although it’s a bit spicy, it’s big and the meat is fresh. It’s delicious when you eat it.
People are very satisfied." Chen Qing said with a smile.
The boss happened to bring the roasted leeks over. Hearing Chen Qing's words, he smiled and said, "This handsome guy knows how to eat. I'm not bragging. In this food city, there is nothing fresher than my mutton."
Chen Qing said, "I don't know about this food city, but there is a shop next to my house. Their sheep are tied at the door and they are slaughtered when they want to eat."
The boss was stunned and gave a thumbs up, "It can't be compared, it can't be compared. Even if we want to do this, we can't do it. Who will slaughter the sheep in front of the store for you? From the accent, you two are not natives of Yanjing."
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"Looking at the accent, boss, you are not a local either."
"Hey, how many of the people doing small business in Yanjing are locals? We came from Xiaocheng, and the mutton in our store was also shipped from our hometown."
"Transporting meat this far? Boss, your business costs are not low."
"It's not bad. I'm not the only one in Xiaocheng who has opened a store in Yanjing. The quantity of meat transported every time is large, and the cost is spread out. Now the transportation is convenient, and it doesn't actually take long to come from Xiaocheng. But if it were before
You really can’t get enough to eat when you come over these days. It snows heavily at that time and the meat can’t be transported here. Okay, you two eat, I’m going to get busy. Call me if you need anything.”
After the boss left, Chen Qing praised, "This boss is honest."
Zhang Zhong also nodded and said, "I've been to Xiaocheng too, and the mutton there is really good."
"Well, speaking of it, they are all in Nanhuai. He and the boss can be considered fellow villagers. I have been to Xiaocheng once. The mutton is delicious, but I am still not used to the food there. On a cold day, the table is full of
Cold dishes, but no bowls."
"Customs vary from place to place. The staple food there is steamed buns, so what do you want a bowl of?"
"That's true." Chen Qing took a sip of beer and then shuddered, "Oh, I forgot something important. You have been signing autographs during the day and I don't have time to tell you. At about ten o'clock in the morning, Affleck
He contacted me and said he wanted to buy the film and television rights to "The Last Starfish Man"."
"Oh? He contacted you personally?"
"Well, we talked directly. They were very sincere and even brought a translator. However, my English is not bad and the translator was of no use. We only had a preliminary chat and we haven't discussed the specific details yet, not even the price.
No discussion. I want to ask the boss for your opinion first. If possible, talk to them. If not, there is no need to waste time." Chen Qing said.
"Oh, that's it. Then..." Zhang Zhong looked at the skewers in Chen Qing's hand and said, "You can eat first, and you won't be in a hurry to talk about business for a few minutes."
"Okay, let me speed up a little bit."
"No need to rush."
After Chen Qing finished eating, he spoke again, "Boss, what do you think about Affleck?"
"He wants to act himself?" Zhang Zhong asked.
"He didn't say that."
Zhang Zhong pondered, "I guess there is a high probability that he will act it himself. If that is the case, I'm afraid I will have to think about it, because if he wants to act it, the story will definitely feature American actors. What I think is,
It is best to follow the original script and use Chinese actors."
"The Last Starfish" has been Chineseized by Zhang Zhong, and the main characters in it have been replaced by Chinese people.
If it is now filmed and brought back, then half of his work will be in vain.
"Boss, I'm afraid this won't be easy. China is still weak in today's science fiction movies. If people invest in buying the copyright, they definitely don't want to use Chinese people, so the box office will not be guaranteed. Let alone foreigners making science fiction movies.
Even if our own people make science fiction movies, there are still many domestic audiences who can't stand it. There's no way, the cultural invasion is too serious. Over the years, audiences have become accustomed to foreign faces flying into space and speaking English."
"That's why we need to change this situation. If we don't do it, the cultural invasion will only become more and more serious. If Affleck is not willing, then leave it to the country. If no one in the country is willing to take it, he will
If we have the chance, we’ll pay for the photo ourselves.”
When Zhang Zhong said this, his tone was very calm, but when Chen Qing heard it, he felt a stream of hot blood coming out of his chest. Yes, why not change this situation?
If someone else had said this, Chen Qing might have scoffed and said with a smile that anyone can talk the talk, but what Zhang Zhong said was completely different, because he has always been at the forefront when it comes to cultural export.
Because of him, audiences in other countries are now paying more and more attention to China. In the past, when foreigners mentioned Chinese science fiction novels, they would shake their heads, but now, who dares to say that Chinese science fiction novels are not good?
And when it comes to capital, Zhang Zhong is not lacking at all.
Although he is just a writer, he makes more money than many listed companies.
It may not take long for Zhang Zhong to become the richest writer in the world.
Moreover, the royalties are also second. He holds so many big IPs in his hands. These are golden chickens that lay eggs, which can bring Zhang Zhong a steady stream of income.
As he said, if others don't want to make it, he can spend his own money to make it. If he wants to make a movie with his own money, is there any problem?
Maybe, this can really happen.
Chen Qing has been thinking about what Zhang Zhong does to earn so much money. He doesn't have a luxury car or a mansion. He usually lives in seclusion. The most expensive thing on his body is the fake pen that Shen Jian gave him before.
Now Chen Qing seems to have the answer. It turns out that Zhang Zhong has such a vision in his heart.
Sure enough, the boss is the boss, and his pursuits are not comparable to those of ordinary people.
Zhang Zhong took a sip of boiled water. He didn't expect that what he said casually made Chen Qing think so much. As for what he wanted to do to earn so much money, in fact, he didn't even know. Anyway, he could be happy anyway.
As for why he doesn't usually buy luxury cars or luxury goods, it's just because those things don't make him happy.