Zhang Kui didn't expect that he was really selected, and he was stunned when he learned the news.

You must know that this opportunity is a very good opportunity for them as emerging directors, to be in charge of blockbusters, it is a very good exercise for them, although there is no right that a director should have, but for them, it is enough.

In the past, when he filmed some small expenses, although he said that he had a certain right, he also had to suffer more unbearable things.

finally came back to his senses, and heard that the other party on the phone was still asking him if he had any problems, and he quickly replied that there was no problem.

When the roommate came back and saw Zhang Kui so excited, he was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "What happened to you, why are you so happy?"

This roommate is not an insider, but Zhang Kui's high school classmate, who came to Beijing to work hard after graduating from college, and the two got in touch again, and they just didn't have much money, so they shared a house together.

"Didn't I go to interview yesterday for the director of Xu Shi Film, and it was successful, and I was selected. Zhang Kui said excitedly.

Ma Ming said unexpectedly: "Didn't I hear you say last time that you have no right to speak in Xu Shi's films, isn't it interesting for such a director to be in front of him? ”

Zhang Kui rubbed his head awkwardly and said: "Didn't I feel a little envious and jealous last time, in fact, such an opportunity is true for those famous directors or directors with qualifications, but it is a very good opportunity for us new directors." ”

"Forget it, whatever you say, just remember to help me get a signed photo of Xu Shi when the time comes. Ma Ming said unconcernedly.

"Okay, wrap it up on me, by the way, let's go celebrate, I'm in for a treat. Zhang Kui's excitement still hasn't eased up.

Ma Ming glanced at him and said, "Celebrate, buddy, are you rich? Don't you know what kind of poor we have become now? Or did Xu Shi pay you in advance?"

As soon as he said this, Zhang Kui also calmed down, there is no way, no money is a weakness.

Then he gritted his teeth and said: "It's okay, anyway, I'm going to go to the crew in the future, I don't need money to eat, let's talk about it today, and consume it according to five hundred yuan!"

"Okay, then do it. Ma Ming was also happy, in fact, five hundred yuan is not much for their salary, after all, this is the capital.

But it is precisely because of this that most of their wages are given to the landlord, and they are reluctant to spend every penny they save.

It's just that Zhang Kui forgot one thing, that is, the crew didn't start up so fast!

.................

Xu Shi was dealing with the company's affairs while refining the script with Wang Feiyun and a few others, and the time soon came to the end of August.

Just as Xu Shi was about to hold an investment meeting, another piece of good news came over.

The overseas box office of "One Man's Martial Arts" far exceeded his expectations, and it was as high as 100 million US dollars.

This is something he never expected, or rather, no one expected.

Because the recognition of Chinese films abroad has not been very high, few movies can have a high box office, is the box office of 100 million US dollars high?

It's not high, but it's already very high for domestic movies, especially if this is a movie about Chinese martial arts, it's hard for people who don't understand Chinese culture to understand.

Originally, everyone's expectation was that there would be almost 10 million to 20 million US dollars, 100 million RMB.

But no one expected the overseas box office to be so high.

Xu Shi's first reaction was not to be happy, but to frown and think, he knew that the box office of the movie was not so clean, so simple, and if the inside story wanted to be complicated, it could be so complicated that everyone had a headache.

He is not a movie novice now, and he knows a lot of things, so his first reaction is that someone is using his movies to launder money.

Xu Mei saw Xu Shi frowning, and realized that the things inside might not be as simple as she thought, and immediately asked, "Is something wrong?"

Xu Shi shook his head and said, "I don't know for the time being, but later, eldest sister, you can help me check the accounts and check to see if there is any problem." ”

"Okay. ”

Xu Shi took out the phone and called Yu Liao, the person in charge of the corn, directly, he didn't go around the bend, and said directly: "Is the overseas income of "One Man's Martial Arts" real?"

"Haha, Mr. Xu also knows? I just wanted to report good news to you, congratulations, Mr. Xu has initially opened up his popularity abroad. Yu Liao over there congratulated, he didn't hear that Xu Shi's tone was not so excited.

Xu Shi took a deep breath and asked again, "Are all the overseas earnings real?"

This time, Yu Liao heard that Xu Shi's tone was wrong, he was also a human spirit, and instantly understood the meaning of Xu Shi's words, and hurriedly said: "It's true, this can't be fake, and even if you want to launder money, you will use the movies that others invest in, and use our movies to share with us, no one will do such a stupid thing." ”

Hearing him say this, Xu Shi suddenly slapped his forehead, he subconsciously thought that someone was laundering money when he heard such a high box office, after all, such a thing is not new now, let alone insiders, even if some outsiders know about it.

But if you think about it carefully, if you really launder money, you won't use your own movies, after all, you have to share for yourself.

But he is still a little worried, after all, his share of the overseas box office is not the same as that in China, not a lot, if someone is really ruthless, it is not impossible.

"Really, you didn't lie to me, so why is the box office so high?" asked Xu Shi.

"Mr. Xu, how dare I lie to you, our corn has always been a law-abiding company, and we will never do these things, you inquire in the circle, there is absolutely no similar thing in our corn.

And I've already checked your question, and the box office is so high that it seems to have something to do with Mr. Xu. Yu Liao said, and his tone was a little strange at the end.

"What does it have to do with me?" Xu Shi was stunned, what does it have to do with him? His fame is already influential overseas? Why don't you know?

"Mr. Xu doesn't know? The news I got was that when it was released overseas, there were many well-known figures who helped promote it, and they were all old overseas Chinese.

Especially in Southeast Asia, it is precisely because of their publicity and providing some convenience that the box office will be so high.

And I've also heard that there is a word from over there that next time it's your movie, and it's an action movie, they'll make it easier for them. Yu Liao told what he knew.

Originally, he thought that Xu Shi had something to do with that side, but now it seems that this is not the case, if this were the case, Xu Shi would not call directly to question.

Xu Shi was really stunned this time, he never thought that it would be such a situation, what is going on?

I have never been abroad in my life, let alone overseas relatives, how can such a thing happen?

He suddenly thought of something, he seemed to have heard Master say that many of his old friends had gone abroad when they were young, and it seemed that there were quite a few in Southeast Asia.

At that time, when I was learning 100 schools of boxing, the master was a little embarrassed every time he talked about this.

But then Xu Shi forgot about these things, after all, it was just a few words from the master.

And after all, Master has been dead for a long time, and he has never seen these people, so how can he help himself for no reason?

Just when Xu Shi was deep in thought, Yu Liao over there asked, "Mr. Xu, are you listening?"

"Well, I'm sorry, I was a little distracted just now, by the way, do you have their contact information?" asked Xu Shi.

"There is this, and I am also looking for a relationship to come, but Mr. Xu, you'd better visit it in person, after all, you have helped us so much. Yu Liao reminded.

Xu Shi nodded and said, "I know, you give me the contact information first." ”

Then the two hung up the phone after chatting for a few words, while Yu Liao began to evaluate Xu Shi again.

Originally, they were more optimistic about Xu Shi, but now that they have such a relationship, they need to be friends even more.

He has decided that when Xu Shixin's film starts filming, he must invest a little more, and the film distribution must also be in his hands, whether it is domestic or overseas.

"How's it going?" Xu Mei asked worriedly when she saw Xu Shi frowning.

Xu Shi shook his head and said, "It should be that I think too much." ”

Immediately, he said his conjecture and Yu Liao's words, and Xu Mei was also relieved after hearing it: "You scared me to death, I thought something was wrong."

You really think too much about this, I have been doing finance for so many years, and I still have some understanding of this aspect, and no one will be stupid to send you money.

Even if you use some stupid methods, it will be much better than laundering money on your movie. ”

Hearing Xu Mei say this, Xu Shi finally let go of the last bit of worry in his heart, and then he thought of Yu Liao's words, who is helping him?

After thinking about it for a long time, Xu Shi didn't expect it, so he put it down first and talked to Xu Mei about the company.

Now Xu Mei's motivation is much stronger than before, although this is not her company, but this is her brother's company, she is full of energy every day just like her own company.

Now she's not just in charge of finances, she's also managing the rest.

Xu Shi has not found a suitable general manager until now, so everything will be taken care of by the eldest sister first, not to mention, the eldest sister is really well organized.

A few days ago, Gao Haiqiang came to admit his mistake, although Xu Mei reconciled with her son, she had no intention of going back, she now wants to be a strong woman, and she no longer has to worry about her mother.

didn't even care about his son's wedding, and he looked like he was completely gone, which made Gao Haiqiang panic for a while, thinking that his mother was still angry.

Under Xu Shi's many explanations, Gao Haiqiang finally put his mind at ease.

The wedding was mainly organized by the eldest brother-in-law and the woman, and the eldest sister was completely liberated.

The woman not only did not complain at all about such a thing, but was happy to see it happen.

Everyone is not short of money, and they only have such a daughter in their family, and it is too late for them to be happy to be able to join in the matter of purchasing their daughter's wedding.

As for Xu Mei's abandonment, they have no opinion, because they all know that their daughter has a good relationship with this mother-in-law, and sometimes they are a little jealous.

After Xu Shi chatted with Xu Mei for a while, he was ready to leave, he kept this matter in his heart for the time being, and when he had time, he went to Southeast Asia to see the situation.

He is really busy now, although Xu Mei helps him manage the company, but many things need him to make up his own mind, and Xu Mei is not very familiar with the film after all, although he has been studying hard, but the time is relatively short after all, and the effect is not obvious.

Just when Xu Shi walked to the second floor, he suddenly saw Song Liwu, and there seemed to be a flash of inspiration in his mind, and he thought of a person.

Master Song!

The people his master knows should know almost all of them, and there are some other martial arts seniors, and these people should also know some people who also practice martial arts over there.

Could it be that Master Song and these people are helping themselves?

Apart from them, Xu Shi really can't think of anyone else.

"Senior Brother Song, how are you doing?" Xu Shi stepped forward and asked with a smile.

Song Liwu was in a hurry at the moment, but he was not impatient, obviously his recent work and life satisfied him.

Song Liwu grinned and said: "Senior Brother Xu, I'm very good now, I just got a job last month, I went to a martial arts TV series as an action director, and the salary is quite good."

This time I came back to find two people to help me, and I couldn't do it alone. ”

Xu Shi smiled and said: "Senior Brother Song, you are robbing people with me, and I also need to use manpower recently." ”

"I know this, don't worry, I'm only a few days, and I'll be back when I'm done with the rush over there. Song Liwu said.

Xu Shi nodded, didn't dwell on this issue anymore, and changed the topic: "By the way, how is Master Song now?"

At the mention of Master Song, Song Liwu's face obviously showed a happy smile.

"Haha, if you don't mention this, I forgot to tell you, my master has lived a chic life during this time, and he took his sister to travel abroad last month, saying that he was meeting some old friends.

When people get old, they start to miss their old friends, and it seems that there are not only my master and mother, but also many people who have gone with them. Song Liwu smiled happily as he spoke, obviously he was also very happy that his master and mother could go out to travel and relax.

"When I'm old, I'm going to take my wife out for a good trip. Song Liwu began to imagine the future.

Xu Shi already had a number in his heart, and said with a smile: "Why wait for old age? Isn't it good to go while you are still young? I will give you a holiday after a while, and you will take your sister-in-law and children to travel together." ”

"Not now, the company is short of manpower, and I also want to save some money to send my children to a good school, and it would be better if I could go to school in the capital at that time." Song Liwu began to think about it again as he spoke.

Xu Shi didn't bother him, and walked away silently, he had already guessed in his heart now, if he was not mistaken, it was Master Song and these people who were silently helping him.