Chapter 124: Choice

Cheng Guanxi and they were all a little confused, and they didn't know what to do for a while. In this situation, it is impossible for them to continue filming "Burst Drummer", they are not willing to break the contract and pay a large amount of money, and they are not willing to leave the contract directly, facing a lawsuit. Either way, they don't want to see it.

Yu Minghai pondered for a few seconds, stared at Zhang Ran, and sneered: "Zhang Ran, you are really a good actor, I was almost deceived by you." It's a pity that you're blowing up too much. If you can really borrow 10 million, why bother to invest everywhere if you can borrow 10 million?

Zhang Ran's expression was very calm, and he said lightly: "I don't need to explain to you the specific source of funds, believe it or not." If you don't believe me, just wait. Maybe half of the filming of "Bursting Drummer" will break down, and the project will die halfway!"

Yu Minghai couldn't be sure if it was true or not, but he didn't dare to wait, what if it was true?

Zhang Ran said with a smile: "Of course I want them to continue filming with me, "Bursting Drummer" is scheduled to start on the 15th, and it will be officially launched in five days!"

"Impossible!" Yu Minghai screamed. If they and Zhang Ran continue to film "Bursting Drummer", then they won't have any drama.

Zhang Ran spread his hands: "How is it impossible? They signed a contract with the crew of "Burst Drummer". Mr. Yu, don't worry! Our film may be finished by the end of April. And then they'll shoot you on some note, wouldn't it be great? Just wait!"

It may sound like nothing wrong, but it's not like that at all. Many actors in the crew have other contracts, such as Wang Zhiwen, who has signed a contract for a TV series and will join the group in May. Nicholas Tse, they are all the same. When the filming of "Burst Drummer" is finished, it will be impossible to use the original cast to make "Bloody Notes" again.

Of course, Yu Minghai can let Zhang Zhiliang re-select the actors, re-assemble the crew, re-survey the location, and all the work needs to be restarted, which will take several months, not only the money in "Burst Drummer" has been spent in vain, but also a lot of money needs to be re-invested. Zhang Ran was able to build a crew in a short period of time because he had Qingying Studio behind him, and the crew members were ready-made.

This is what Yu Minghai absolutely does not want to see, gritted his teeth and said: "Zhang Ran, you know that they are unwilling to film with you, even if you force everyone to make a movie with you, I am afraid that the effect will not be good, why bother?"

Zhang Ran said righteously: "Slander, absolutely slander!" Mr. Yu, although they don't like me, they are all professionals and have professional ethics, and they will definitely complete the shooting seriously!"

Yu Minghai was so angry that the three corpses jumped wildly, when did Lao Tzu say that they would not shoot well?

Zhang Ran sighed and said: "Okay, okay, the twisted melon is not sweet, they don't want to film my scene, it's not interesting to keep it, I have a very soft heart, and I don't want to embarrass everyone too much." I don't ask for a double return either, whoever wants to leave only needs to return the advance payment to our "Burst Drummer" crew and leave. ”

Yu Minghai couldn't wait to punch Zhang Ran twice in the face, the advance payment for "Bursting Drummer" was the money of Tianhong Pictures, and now Zhang Ran actually asked to return the money to him, it was extremely shameless: "Zhang Ran, you are shameless!"

"If they come according to the contract, they will be in breach of contract if they quit the crew directly, and they will have to return it twice. I only ask for a refund of the upfront payment, which is already quite merciful. Besides, who of you is qualified to say that I am shameless!" Zhang Ran glanced at the audience and broke off, "Who has this qualification?"

Zhang Ran's cold gaze swept over everyone's faces one by one, he wanted to see who dared to say this.

Everyone present, whether it is Edison Cheng or Nicholas Tse, was a little frightened when they met Zhang Ran's gaze at this time, and when Zhang Ran swept over, they either lowered their heads or turned their heads sideways, and they all avoided and did not dare to look directly.

Yu Minghai was really mad: "What if I don't agree?"

Zhang Ran said lightly: "That can only be a fish to die and the net is broken, do you really think that we Nortel can not be bullied? We will sue them and ask for compensation." When your film is finished and sent to radio and television for review, we will send a letter to radio and television that there is a dispute over your film, and we request that it not be reviewed, and your film will not be released!"

Yu Minghai felt a chill in his heart, pointed at Zhang Ran and said loudly: "Zhang Ran, don't think that only you Nortel have people in the General Bureau, and we Tianhong Pictures also have them!"

Zhang Ran nodded and said: "I know that you have someone above, you should have heard the rumors when you were in a hurry to cooperate with Zhang Zhiliang, and the door to comprehensive cooperation between mainland films and Xiangjiang films was about to open." But it doesn't matter to me, if you make me feel bad, I won't make you comfortable. Even if "Burst Drummer" doesn't pass the trial, I can sell it overseas, and I have a handful of classmates and seniors in Hollywood, who can be easily sold, and we won't lose money on this drama!"

Yu Minghai groaned for a while, and found that he really had no choice, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Count you ruthless, our company will pay for them with this money!"

"Mr. Yu is really generous! Then I will be disrespectful, and we will thank you in the final subtitles. But I'll say a few more words. Zhang Ran spread his arms and said loudly, "Everyone, there are two movies in front of you now, and I don't force anyone to make a choice." If you believe that Zhang Zhiliang will have a better future and better development, I will not stop you. But what I want to say is that I dared to say that "Time Prisoner" would be successful, and now I dare to say that "Burst Drummer" will be even more successful, and if you believe me and believe that "Burst Drummer" can succeed, then raise your hand and stand on my side!"

Zhang Jingchu stood up and stood firmly beside Zhang Ran: "Director, I'll shoot with you!"

"Director, I'm with you. You said that you want to make a movie that no matter in China or in Xiangjiang, I know you can do it! Let's work together to make this movie well, and let those bastards who look down on us die!" Ning Hao walked to Zhang Ran's side, and then stretched out his hand in front of Zhang Ran.

Zhao Fei also came over, he participated in "Bursting Drummer" because of Zhang Ran's blank space and blackness, and he was not interested in other people's movies at all. In the eyes of others, Zhang Zhiliang may be very good, but for him, Zhang Zhiliang is a fart, and he walked over without hesitation.

Director, since we can make "Time Prisoner", then we can also shoot "Burst Drummer!"

"Director, I believe in you! We will make a classic movie and make those who underestimate us regret their choice today!"

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For a while, the members of "Time Prisoner" and many actors raised their hands and walked over, excited.

Nicholas Xie didn't move, stood awkwardly, looking at the excited people, silent one by one.

Zhang Ran looked at the arms of Rulin in front of him, looked at their kind smiling faces, firm eyes, and his heart surged with a hot current.

At this moment, he was very glad that he had entered Nortel, and he was very glad that he had met these people in front of him. He secretly swore in his heart that he must shoot "Burst Drummer" well and take them further.

Zhang Ran raised his head, calmed the excitement in his heart, raised his right hand high, and announced like a victor: "Thank you for your support! With your support, "Burst Drummer" will not fail! With your support, our film will be unstoppable!"

After speaking, Zhang Ran's eyes fell on Nicholas Tse's face, Nicholas Tse has been training seriously these days. He admires such an actor very much, even if Nicholas Tse stands on Zhang Zhiliang's side, he still hopes that Nicholas Tse will be the leading actor: "Tingfeng, I still hope you will play the role of Zhou Xu." ”

Nicholas Tse was a little ashamed and didn't dare to face Zhang Ran's gaze: "Director, I'm sorry for this incident, but I really can't act in this play." ”

Zhang Ran also knew that it was unlikely, if Nicholas Tse came to Zhang Ran's side now, it would be tantamount to turning his back on the Xiangjiang team, and it would be difficult to mix in Xiangjiang, so he said lightly: "Okay, I won't force you." I didn't expect this incident to be like this, I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate in the future!"

Nicholas Tse didn't want to do this either, sighed and said, "Thank you!"

Zhang Ran looked at Edison Cheng and then at Nicholas Tse, and said solemnly: "Let me give you a piece of advice, Edison Cheng, this person has an obscene appearance, at first glance, he is a person whose friends and wives want to sleep, and he is definitely a fighting beast among beasts!

Cheng Guanxi was furious when he heard this, pointed at Zhang Ran and scolded: "Bastard, what are you talking about!"

Xie Tingfeng said coldly: "Zhang Ran, please don't insult my friend!"

Zhang Ran didn't want to explain more, turned his head to look at Wang Zhiwen, and sighed: "Teacher Wang, the importance of Chen Wei's role can be said to surpass Zhou Xu, this role is really suitable for you." ”

Wang Zhiwen shook his head lightly and said: "Your script is very good, and you are also very level, but I prefer to cooperate with director Zhang Zhiliang and try something different." ”

"That's a pity!" Zhang Ran shook his head.

In the millennium, the mainland film industry was very backward, and although Xiangjiang films had begun to decline, the name of Oriental Hollywood was still there. If domestic actors hear that there is a Xiangjiang film contract, they often rush up regardless of the salary, and many people are proud to appear in Xiangjiang movies. This situation is similar to more than ten years later, when domestic actors competed to make soy sauce in Hollywood movies. Wang Zhiwen has already played soy sauce once in "Fengyun", and this time he is cooperating with the famous Zhang Zhiliang, so it is not surprising that he made this choice.

Zhang Ran jumped down from the stool, walked in front of Zhang Zhiliang without hurry, looked at Zhang Zhiliang coldly, his eyes were extremely terrifying, until he saw Zhang Zhiliang in his heart, he smiled and stretched out his hand and said: "Producer Zhang, "Bursting Drummer" will be released during the Spring Festival, and your blood should also be released at this time, let's see you during the Spring Festival!"

Zhang Zhiliang squeezed out a smile with difficulty, shook Zhang Ran's hand, and said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Okay, we'll wait and see!"

Zhang Ran's eyes were full of confidence, kicked away the chair next to his feet, and shouted: "The crew of "Burst Drummer" come with me, let's talk in another place!" After speaking, he walked directly outside.

Zhang Jingchu followed, Ning Hao followed, Zhao Fei followed, and everyone else followed, and the crowded restaurant was suddenly empty.