Chapter 629: The Furnace

Whether he wants to or not, Jung Sung-hyun has to agree to Park Geun-hye's call. After all, in www.biquge.info the next few years, this old woman who is reluctant to be approached will be the most powerful person in the whole of South Korea.

Park Geun-hye's private estate is brightly lit and well-dressed, with well-trained waiters carrying silver platters and shuttling through the crowd, ready to serve the biggest names in attendance.

Summoning people from the literary and artistic circles to participate in the cocktail party, needless to say, is all for the purpose of canvassing for votes. As a country that regards pop culture as a policy for economic take-off, everyone has countless fans behind them, and winning them over is tantamount to winning fans behind them.

And although these people do not have the 'foresight' of Zheng Chengxian, they are just happy to go there just because they do not want to offend politicians. Therefore, the atmosphere of the reception was quite good, with handsome men and beauties, literati and scholars gathering together in groups to chat and chat.

As South Korea's youngest and most prestigious writer, Jung Sung-hyun is certainly touted by many celebrities and artists, and is inevitably ridiculed among his peers.

Therefore, after just socializing for a while, he felt extremely bored. With a glass of champagne in hand, he habitually hid in the corner, silently observing people.

"Hello, is it President Jung Sung-hyun?"

A gentle male voice sounded abruptly beside him, disturbing Zheng Chengxian's thoughts. He squeezed out a smile and followed the prestige, only to see a man in his thirties standing there with a wine glass in his hand.

The man is tall and athletic, and he doesn't look handsome, but he gives people a sense of stability.

"Hello Kong Liu Xi, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."

Jung Sung-hyun smiled and nodded, this person is the actor Kong Liu, who is very impressed by him because he has watched "Train to Busan".

"It's really you, that's great. I'm worried I'm mistaken. ”

Kong Liu said as he sat down next to Zheng Chengxian, his face full of joy.

"I like Writer Zheng's works very much, and I can say that each one is a masterpiece worthy of careful appreciation. It's just that I didn't expect you to be so young, it seems that the genius is really not blown by others. ”

"Kong Liuxi, you're too polite."

Zheng Chengxian replied modestly, and touched a glass with him with a gentle smile.

"This is really not my boast~" Kong Liu did not take the steps, since he continued to express his admiration: "Since your debut, many literary works have been sold well, and you have won the love of so many readers all over the world, this ability is definitely worthy of admiration, and I think your most powerful thing is your investment vision." ”

Kong Liu put down the cup and had a long speech. Zheng Chengxian had the intention to stop it, but he was embarrassed to refuse people thousands of miles away, so he could only smile mechanically and make a serious appearance.

"From the time you invested in your first film, The King's Man, every time you invested in it, it became a hit. It's as if your god of luck is always on your side, and whichever one you vote for, which one will be popular, it's incredible. Now I don't know how many directors and actors want to work with you, and they all laugh at you and call you a 'golden eye'. ”

"Hahaha, that's an exaggeration. I'm just lucky, but I don't deserve the word golden eye. "Everyone loves to hear good words, and Jung Sung-hyun is no exception. Kong Liu's words made his dull mood improve a lot, and his attitude was a little more affectionate.

"Isn't Kong Liuxi supposed to be filming "The Melting Pot" at this time? How do I have time to attend a cocktail party? ”

"I didn't expect Writer Zheng to know the news."

Kong Liu was slightly surprised, and then said very dejectedly: "Although it has been announced to the public for a long time, not a single shot of the movie has been shot yet." ”

"Oh, what's going on?"

Zheng Chengxian became interested, and couldn't help but sit up straight, staring at him with blazing eyes and waiting for an explanation.

The movie "The Melting Pot" has left a strong mark in Korean history.

The content it reflects is very impactful, and it is one of the few cases where the virtual is used to influence reality. The film prompted Congress to amend and pass a bill, colloquially known as the "Melting Pot Act," focused on protecting underage children with disabilities.

In that sense alone, it is no exaggeration to say that The Crucible is great.

Jung Sung-hyun hasn't seen this movie, but that doesn't prevent him from hearing about the famous "The Melting Pot", in which Kong Liu is the starring role.

"Alas~ You know, this movie is very limited because it is based on real events. Not only did the local government refuse to cooperate, but even ......" Speaking of this, Kong Liu raised his eyes and looked at Zheng Chengxian embarrassedly: "....... Even raising funds is difficult. ”

"Huh? And what's going on? ”

Jung Sung-hyun's face was full of surprise.

He didn't know these things, in his previous life, he just saw how people introduced the glory of "The Crucible", but he didn't know that there were such difficulties in the early days of filming.

Kong Liu nodded dejectedly:

"I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, the crew hasn't been formed yet. I have run several investment companies, and I have met many independent investors, and when people heard that it was "The Melting Pot", the director was Hwang Dong-hyuk, and they shook their heads like rattles. ”

"I didn't expect it to be like this~"

Jung Sung-hyun muttered to himself, took a sip of champagne, and asked thoughtfully:

"So what are you going to do?"

Kong Liu glanced at him again and again, his expression was very timid.

Jung Sung-hyun immediately understood, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart, and at the same time felt a little sympathetic.

For such a thing as making a movie and looking for investment, it is usually the producer or director to contact him, and now even he, the leading actor, has to ask for people everywhere, which shows that the crew of "The Melting Pot" is really struggling.

"If you don't mind, I'm interested in investing."

Zheng Chengxian silently estimated the funds in his hand and replied quietly.

"Really!?"

Kong Liu's face was full of surprise.

came to Zheng Chengxian, purely by luck, and didn't expect any good news. But what I never expected was that the problem that could not be solved for several months would be solved in two sentences here.

How could this not make his heart rejoice?

"Of course it's true."

Jung Sung-hyun nodded affirmatively.

"But I need to read the script first. If the script is really good, I can invest in it. Speaking of this, he raised his chin at Park Geun-hye, who was laughing with people in the distance:

"You know a little bit about me, and I can still withstand a little political pressure."

At this moment, Park Geun-hye's eyes swept to this side and saw that Jung Sung-hyun was slightly stunned.

"Actually......"

Kong Liu frowned and looked embarrassed.

Zheng Chengxian was so simple, but it made him a little embarrassed, and he hesitated to tell the truth. 'Actually' for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and said firmly:

"In fact, the lack of investment is not only a political factor, that is only a small part. The reason why it is so difficult is mainly that this type of movie is often well received and highly rated but not satisfactory at the box office, so everyone has to be cautious. ”

After speaking, the left hand placed on the knee couldn't help but clench tightly.

"You don't have to worry about that."

Jung Sung-hyun smiled disapprerovingly.

How bad can a movie that can make a country change its laws at the box office?

"Like you said, I still have some vision for investing in film and television. If it's not worth investing in, I'm stingy. Zheng Chengxian jokingly said:

"Anyway, let me read the script first. Who wouldn't love making money if it's worth investing? But if it's not worth it, then I'm sorry. ”

"I understand this!" Kong Liu nodded, hurriedly packed the ticket and said:

"I've read the script, and from my years of practice, the script is pretty good."

"That's good!"

Zheng Chengxian smiled and nodded:

"As for me, you don't have to worry, I, Zheng Chengxian, have always done things in one and two in two. Either you don't do it, or you won't regret it. If it really loses money at the box office, it can only mean that I can't see it well. ”

In this passage, he said very strongly and seemed full of confidence, which more or less stimulated Kong Liu. After many days of traveling, he was physically and mentally exhausted, and his heart was full of frustration, and he couldn't help but wonder if his original idea was wrong.

Zheng Chengxian's words today were like a dry firewood thrown into the fire that was about to be extinguished in his heart, and his whole body was hot.

"I'll contact the director and ask him to meet you as soon as possible."

Kong Liu stood up excitedly and took out his mobile phone as he hurriedly walked out. (To be continued.) )