Chapter Forty-Three: Master of Terror

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"Sir, Chinatown has arrived!"

Nodding, Guo Shouyun paid the fare, pushed the car door and walked down.

Los Angeles Chinatown isn't as well-known as San Francisco and New York, but walking through it has a feel of a 30s old SH.

Guo Shouyun, who came for the first time, was looking for the address in the information while enjoying the unique street scenery around him. After asking a few more passers-by, I finally passed through a narrow and somewhat smelly alley and came to a patio paved with cement bricks, scattered weeds growing in the crevices, and garbage piled up in the corners.

The patio is surrounded by almost all airtight buildings, and the overall environment is quite similar to the old residential buildings commonly found in Hong Kong, but the United States is not as tight as Hong Kong's, so the buildings here are only six floors. Although relatively closed, it does not seem particularly depressing.

Going up the stairs at the corner, Guo Shouyun stopped in front of a room marked 321. After making sure he had found the wrong address, he knocked on the door.

"Who?"

It didn't take long for a slightly hoarse and impatient voice to come through. As the footsteps approached, there was a 'squeak', accompanied by a slightly harsh grinding sound, and the previously closed door opened. A young white man wearing a black shoulder full of folds, with obvious traces of the soup drying up, the whole person was a little thin, and the hair was messy like a chicken nest, appeared in front of Guo Shouyun.

Compared with his sloppy image, perhaps only this face, which is still handsome, can add a little bit to Guo Shouyun's evaluation of him.

"Who are you looking for?"

The white young man looked up and down at the man standing in front of him, dressed like a successful Wall Street person, and when he found that he didn't know him, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Hello, does James Wing live here?"

"Hmm!"

"May I see him?"

"Come in!"

After looking at Guo Shouyun suspiciously, the white young man took two steps back and let Guo Shouyun walk in.

"James, someone's looking for you!"

When the other party shouted inside, Guo Shouyun followed him into the room. Regarding the bachelor's room, Guo Shouyun, who had lived in a university dormitory back then, didn't have much expectations at all.

In fact, all kinds of dirty messes you can imagine are available here, and the lunch boxes piled up in the corners have not been sorted out for an unknown amount of time, so that the originally small living room is filled with a particularly tempting smell for flies and mosquitoes. However, there are some differences in the room beyond the simple chaos. A large number of CDs were stacked under the shelves where the TVs were placed, and judging from the few that were exposed, they should all be movie discs.

"Who's looking for me?"

With a surprised voice, from behind the door that was opened next to him, a young man with medium and long hair, a thin face, wearing a loose black jacket and jeans, and an obvious Chinese appearance appeared in front of Guo Shouyun.

As soon as the two met, they were stunned. James Wyn didn't expect to see that he was actually a Chinese man in a straight suit. And Guo Shouyun didn't expect that Wen Dashen, who was worshiped by horror fans in later generations, was still a dick at this time.

In the end, Guo Shouyun is experienced and has excellent adaptability. After being stunned for a moment, he reacted instantly. After taking two steps forward, he smiled and stretched out his right hand to the other party.

"Hello, my name is Bruce Guo and I am the owner of a film company!"

"James Win. Wait, you're the owner of a film company?"

This person who seems to be younger than himself is actually the owner of a film company, Wen Ziren couldn't help but be surprised.

"Yes. The company has just been established and is preparing to make a low-budget horror film. At present, the script and funding are in place, and there is still a director and some main creators left, and a friend of mine recommended you to me. ”

Guo Shouyun expressed his intentions directly.

"Director, you mean to ask me to direct?"

Wen Ziren's eyes widened suddenly, and his breathing began to become slightly rapid.

It has always been his dream to take charge of the guide tube.

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded, "If you're interested, we can sit down and talk!"

"Intentionally, intentionally! Wen's best thing is making movies. ”

Before Wen Ziren could reply, the white young man next to him couldn't wait to respond. And Wen Ziren, who reacted, also nodded hurriedly.

Two years ago, after graduating from RMIT University in Australia, they followed the path of their predecessors to Hollywood to pursue their film dreams. Because it doesn't matter, I don't have connections, I'm not handsome, and I don't have money. So I can only work as a handyman in the crew of Universal Studios, and occasionally be an extra. Not to mention that I didn't eat the last meal, but after basically paying the rent, there was nothing left on hand.

It is conceivable that in this state of life, Guo Shouyun threw out the opportunity to direct a movie, not to mention that a big pie fell from the sky for the two, where is there any reason not to agree?

"Since Mr. Wen is interested, why don't we talk in another place?"

Guo Shouyun really can't stand the rancid taste here!

"I know there's a really nice coffee shop nearby, I'll take you there!"

The white young man was also a clever man, and after speaking, he took the initiative to push the door and walk in front.

Guo Shouyun didn't object, and walked out. Guided by the white youth, the three came to a café on a street corner.

After a simple communication on the road, Wen Ziren's originally nervous and excited emotions slowly calmed down, but he was still a little restrained when facing Guo Shouyun.

"Mr. Guo, are you really planning to ask me to make a movie?"

"You've asked this sentence eight times on the way here!"

Although he said this, there was no impatience on Guo Shouyun's face.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a little incredulous. After all, I have never made a feature film!" Wen Ziren hurriedly said.

"It's okay, everyone has a first time!I believe in your ability!" After a pause, Guo Shouyun took out a novel that had been put on the market from his briefcase and put it in front of Wen Ziren.

"This is the script for the movie I'm going to make!"

"Spirit: Ghost Shadow Record, isn't this a supernatural novel that was just published some time ago?" Wen Ziren said in surprise after picking it up and looking at it twice.

"Have you seen it?"

"Well, I've loved reading horror and supernatural novels since I was a child!"

Guo Shouyun, who had heard some of Wen Ziren's upbringing in later generations, nodded.

"You... Are you the author of this novel?"

After turning the title page and seeing the author's introduction above, although there was no photo, the same name made Wen Ziren understand a little.

"Well, Dongren is my pen name. I wrote this novel along with "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," "Fifty Shades of Grey," and "National Treasure: Declaration of Independence," which were published some time ago!"

After hearing this, Wen Ziren and the white youth on the side instantly became dumbfounded.

For the first time, they knew that the person sitting in front of them, despite his youth, revealed maturity and majesty that did not fit his age, was actually a great writer who had become famous.

"Hello, Mr. Guo. I'm a big fan of yours, especially National Treasure, the treasure hunt storyline is fantastic!"

Ray Werner, a white young man who had already introduced himself on the way, was full of adoration.

"Thank you!"

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded. Regardless of whether the adoring and respectful eyes of the two at this moment are true or not, this really makes people feel good.

"Now that you've read the novel, it's easy to talk about it! I'm going to adapt this novel into a movie with an investment budget of $1.5 million and a shooting time of 30 days!"

Although $15,000 created $197 million at the global box office, the return on profits of more than 10,000 times is tempting. However, Guo Shouyun is not very short of money, compared with the handicraft workshop-style pseudo-documentary, he is more willing to use industrial shooting techniques to make the film more perfect. Moreover, it is also easier to publicize.

As for the fact that Wen Ziren is not the original director, Guo Shouyun doesn't care very much. After all, he has seen the movie and can be a producer to supervise it. Of course, Wen Ziren's talent in horror film shooting has been proven in later generations, and geniuses don't explain!

"Wouldn't thirty days be too short?" In addition to the excitement, Wen Ziren was also a little worried.

In addition, the main scene of the film is in a house, so there is not much need for exterior locations and no too complicated post-production, which further saves time and energy. Guo Shouyun smiled.

Wen Ziren frowned and nodded.

"Mr. Guo, "Smart: Ghost Shadow" is a novel, and if you want to make a movie, you definitely need a certain adaptation. I studied film screenwriting in college, so I can help!" Ray Warner took the opportunity to sell himself.

In the face of such a good opportunity, he is not stupid, of course, he must seize the opportunity to find himself a serious career with a good income.

"Yes!"

After a little consideration, Guo Shouyun nodded. Even for the sake of Wen Ziren's face, he had to agree.

"Thank you!"

"Hmm... By the way, how long have you been in Hollywood?" Guo Shouyun asked.

"It's been almost two years!"

"So you know a lot about what is going on here?"

"Mr. Guo, I assure you, there is nothing in Hollywood that we don't know. Including the detailed addresses of those female celebrities. Ray Warner was a bit flattering.

"That's good!" Guo Shouyun smiled, but he was not interested in the secrecy of Hollywood female stars.

“… Since you're familiar with this place, let's help find a location that fits the novel. Plus, Wen, you can start casting actors!"

Wen Ziren nodded excitedly. Guo Shouyun's resolute and resolute behavior is very much in line with his appetite.

"The contract...?"

"If nothing else, I will call you tomorrow to inform you to sign a contract with the company!" Guo Shouyun said.

"I'm fine!" After a moment of thought, Wen Ziren shook his head.

"I'm okay too!"

"Then let's talk about it here first, I still have arrangements for the evening, so I won't accompany you!"

"Goodbye, Mr. Guo!"

"Goodbye!"

After Guo Shouyun walked out of the restaurant, Wen Ziren and his friends couldn't help cheering.

Hearing the faint movement behind him, Guo Shouyun did not look back. He did have arrangements for a while.

"Hello, I'm going to César Chavez Avenue Starbucks!"

After the taxi driver said yes, he activated the accelerator and drove Guo Shouyun out of Chinatown.