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This time, no one treated Wu Cheng as a child anymore.

In fact, after half a year of growth, Wu Cheng does look like an ordinary fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy. Coupled with the clothes he designed for himself, it suddenly made his temperament a little more calm, and if you don't look at his appearance, it is indeed easy for people to ignore his specific age.

And in the past six months, the person who knows Wu Cheng the most is naturally Zhao Yazhi, she can be said to be a woman who has watched Wu Cheng's changes. But even if she is her, it is sometimes easy to treat Wu Cheng as an adult.

Especially in business, she often asks Wu Cheng for advice!

After putting away their contempt, the four of them sat down again.

And Hong Jinbao on the side once again realized Wu Cheng's strength, and dared to be right with Zou Wenhuai, but not many people in the entire Xiangjiang entertainment circle dared to do this.

"Since Mr. Wu is here with sincerity, it is better to take out the script and let us read it!"

After the four of them sat down, He Guanchang said with a smile again, pouring tea for Wu Cheng as he spoke.

Wu Cheng took out the script and said: "This script is called "Half a Pound and Eight Taels", a low-budget movie, but if you add Xu's humor, the effect will be very good, and the local box office of millions is not a problem." ”

Last year's box office champion was "Genius and Idiot", with a box office of more than 4 million, and this year's box office champion in history is this "Half a Pound and Eight Taels", which is also a movie of the Xu brothers, and the box office seems to have doubled, but Wu Cheng forgot how much it was.

When He Guanchang and Zou Wenhuai read the script, they were secretly scolding in their hearts, and they were deceived by this little slippery head, this script, others to act, it is not impossible to act, but it is not as flavorful as the Xu brothers, only the Xu brothers are the most suitable.

Then, when Wu Cheng did this before, the element of drama was bigger.

However, since they have read the script, the two are naturally unwilling to let this script flow into the hands of others. Such a script, if it works properly, is very simple to make money.

"How much is the script, Hou Shengzi, you can make a price!" Zou Wenhuai said simply and rudely.

Wu Cheng smiled when he heard this, "Does Mr. Zou think I'm short of money now?"

Hong Jinbao also smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle Huai and Uncle Chang may not know that Ah Cheng is the author of the 'Hui Ming' novel in the City Entertainment Daily, and now his manuscript fee is more than 800 yuan per thousand words, I estimate that when 'Hui Ming' is written, Ah Cheng's manuscript fee may reach 1,000 yuan per thousand words." ”

Hearing this, He Guanchang and Zou Wenhuai both felt like listening to a joke.

You must know that the most famous writer in Xiangjiang now, Ni Frame, has less than 200 words per 1,000 words, and he is a newcomer, he can actually get more than 800 words per 1,000 words, just kidding!

However, this kind of thing doesn't seem to be a joke, and if it spreads, it will be easily exposed. It's just that they never thought that the author of 'Hui Ming' would be a teenager.

Seeing the uncertain expressions on the faces of the two old men, Wu Cheng said again: "I mean, we Donglong and Jiahe will cooperate to invest in this film, you will decide the male lead, and I will determine the female lead." ”

Seeing that the two of them looked worse, Wu Cheng said again: "Of course, if the two of you are willing to make certain concessions at the overseas box office of "Five Lucky Stars", then it is not impossible for me to sell the script to you, or even for free." ”

Hearing Wu Cheng's words, the two were not only not happy, but shocked, because they knew too well the ability of this young lion to open his mouth.

"Let's talk about it!" Zou Wenhuai said quietly.

Wu Cheng nodded and said, "I have two plans, the first plan is for me to negotiate with the overseas distributor, whether it is a buyout or a share, it is up to me." The second plan, I will buy out all the overseas distribution rights to you Golden Harvest, the price is fifteen million, of course, I can give you this script for free, but the heroine must be played by the person I designate. ”

It is impossible for Wu Chenglai to talk to those people about overseas distribution rights. They have already learned Wu Cheng's ability to fool, and they are worried that if Wu Cheng is in charge, he will turn back to Donglong International's overseas distribution, and he will take this opportunity to successfully break through.

As for the buyout, they were willing to do it, but the price was too high for them to accept. However, if you can get the script of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" for free, it is nothing to give in.

It's just that when he heard this price, He Guanchang smiled bitterly, and Zou Wenhuai couldn't help laughing, "Sanmao, are you sure that this collaborator of yours is not crazy?"

Hong Jinbao's face was red, and Wu Cheng chuckled: "I gave the conditions, and the choice is in your hands." If Mr. Zou thinks it's too difficult, then let's choose the first option!"

"It's the second plan, it's a little easier, but the price is too high, we can only pay three million at most!" He Guansing shook his head and said. This is still for the sake of the script of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels", if it were someone else, they would not have paid a penny.

"Mr. He, if you say that, then we really can't continue to talk. Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "Otherwise, let's wait for the film to be released before we talk about it?"

Zou Wenhuai glanced at He Guanchang, and when he saw He Guanchang shaking his head at him slightly, he nodded slightly, if he really waited for the film to be released, it was estimated that the price would not be reduced.

Zou Wenhuai pondered for a moment and said, "Fifteen million, it's absolutely impossible, I can only give you five million at most, no more." You only made more than 2 million films, and this sum has already allowed you to get back the capital and make a little money, and the rest is net. ”

For this price, Hong Jinbao is already very satisfied, but Wu Cheng feels that it is not enough.

In fact, the real majority of Hong Kong movies are still overseas, and the local box office often only accounts for a small part of the total box office. Getting a share of the box office of Xiangjiang can only be regarded as a little sweetness for them, not to mention, they also paid for the script of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels".

In fact, Wu Cheng doesn't know how the box office of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" is overseas, otherwise, it is estimated that he would not give up his investment in it so lightly.

"Twelve million, no less!" Wu Cheng shook his head.

At this time, Hong Jinbao and He Guanchang were both drinking tea, and they couldn't interject at all when they saw Wu Cheng and Sha Wenhuai 'you fight for me'. He Guanchang is okay, Hong Jinbao is simply a spectator.

"Eight million, eight million at most!" Zou Wenhuai patted the table and shouted, "This is already my bottom limit, you don't have to get an inch close." Also, the heroine of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" has to be up to me, and it has nothing to do with you! ”

Wu Cheng shook his head and said: "My bottom line is 10 million, and the heroine is set by me, otherwise it will be a shot and two scattered." You don't have to be loud with me, if I'm afraid of you being loud, I won't sit here. Xiangjiang is not only one cinema line, in addition to Shaw Brothers, there are other small cinema chains. ”

Wu Cheng sneered as he spoke, and said: "Mr. Zou thinks that with the potential of our film, can't we temporarily organize those small theaters and make a theater alliance to jointly release them?

Seeing that the old and the young seemed to be fighting again, He Guanchang and Hong Jinbao began to be good people again. He Guanchang said: "Ah Huai, Mr. Wu, one of you will make a move, just nine million, the heroine's problem, Mr. Wu, you recommend the candidate, let Mr. Xu Guanwen decide, how about it? Besides, there are not many scenes in the heroine of this play, in fact, it is also dispensable." ”

He Guanchang is actually worried that if Wu Cheng really does this, maybe the cinema alliance may really be started by him, they have all seen this film, and they are also quite looking forward to the potential of the box office. If Shao Daheng runs in and kicks it again, then Jiahe will lose more than he gains.

Wu Cheng exhaled, pondered for a while, nodded at the end, and said, "Then I will give Mr. He a face, just nine million, but you have to give me this money within a month!"

"It's okay to make a deal in a month, but we don't care about the early publicity of the film!"

Zou Wenhuai's angry words made He Guanchang speechless, this is completely angry words!

Even if you really don't care about publicity, you can't say it at this time! If you don't say it, it will make the other party vigilant, it's ...... He didn't know how to say it.

In fact, Zou Wenhuai also regretted it after he said this!

When Wu Cheng heard this, he was just stunned, but he still nodded.

After the transaction, the two sides discussed the next schedule, which was placed in the Spring Festival file, that is, in early February.

Then the two sides signed a contract, and Wu Cheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Walking out of Jiahe, Hong Jinbao looked happy, patted Wu Cheng's shoulder and smiled: "Ah Cheng, you are really amazing, I didn't expect you to be stunned at all in front of Uncle Huai." This hasn't been released yet, and our cost has not only been recovered, but we have also made a lot of money, and the entire local box office must not exceed nine million! Uncle Huai, why are they willing to agree!"

Wu Cheng shook his head and smiled: "Do you really think that there will be so many overseas box offices of "Five Lucky Stars"? They are somewhat worried that Shao Tycoon will suddenly come in and ruin their good deeds; secondly, they are also worried that I will really set up the cinema alliance, and when a third cinema line appears in Xiangjiang, they will not gain more than they lose; third! They have taken a fancy to the potential of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels". ”

After a pause, Wu Cheng continued: ""Five Lucky Stars" has not been appraised by the market, they can't estimate it at all, although they think it's feasible, they definitely don't think it's possible to buy so much. However, the box office appeal of the Xu brothers, they are very clear. Speaking of which, I still feel that I have suffered a loss! "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" was sent out for nothing!"

"Ah Cheng, don't worry, we have the money for this script! ”

Wu Cheng shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said: "Brother Sanmao, I didn't mean that, the script of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" originally wanted to cooperate with the Xu brothers. We can actually shoot this script, but it is not easy to shoot Xu's style. Therefore, I am also mentally prepared to exchange him for the best interests of "Five Lucky Stars". It's just that they underestimated the overseas box office of "Five Lucky Stars", which makes me feel very unhappy, nine million buyout of overseas distribution rights, I think this business is quite successful, but with the script of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels", I feel that I am at a loss!"

"Then you still sell?" Hong Jinbao also smiled bitterly.

At the end, Wu Cheng laughed again and said, "That's why I asked them to send us the nine million within a month! With these nine million, we can start filming three films at the same time." There are two of them that belong to your brothers, and the other one I want to invite others to film. ”

"The script has been written?" Hong Jinbao couldn't help but get excited and asked, "Is it still from the "Five Lucky Stars" series?"

Wu Cheng shook his head and said: "No, the series "Five Lucky Stars", we have to wait for a while before we can start filming, otherwise, the audience is prone to aesthetic fatigue, and the gains outweigh the losses." ”

"Aesthetic fatigue?"

"It's that after seeing too many beautiful things, I gradually lose interest in such things. ”

"Oh!" Hong Jinbao felt really tired of communicating with cultural people. At the end, he said: "What about the publicity of this "Five Lucky Stars"?" He felt that Wu Cheng had a good brain, and now he was too lazy to use his brain.

Hearing this question, Wu Cheng had a headache, Jiahe's heart is well known to passers-by, but if you want to break this shackle, you need to think about it.

It wasn't until Wu Cheng and Hong Jinbao separated and returned home that his eyes gradually lit up.