"Lao Wu, this is the boss of our company, Mr. Gu Weiqi, I guess I don't need to introduce you more, right?"

After discussing the "Police Story", it was already noon, Chen Xunqi asked Wu Yusen to have lunch at the "Yushanfang International Restaurant" according to Gu Weiqi's instructions, and after meeting, he introduced the two: "Mr. Gu, this is Director Wu Yusen." ”

Gu Weiqi took a step forward, shook Wu Yusen's hand and said with a smile: "Hello Director Wu, it's a pleasure to meet you." ”

In fact, Wu Yusen is not old, he was born in 1946, and he is only 37 years old this year. However, because he was depressed in Xinyicheng, he now looks very decadent, looks very ordinary, and has a generous face. Belongs to the kind of people who are inconspicuous in the crowd, and they are not particularly tall. But he is such an ordinary man, but he will be very prosperous in Hollywood in the future.

As far as Gu Weiqi knows, Wu Yusen was born in Guangzhou, but he moved to Xiangjiang with his family in 1951; Because his father was unable to work due to tuberculosis, the Wu family lived in a slum. In 1953, Wu's home was destroyed in the Shek Kip Mei fire, and thanks to a donation from a charity, he and his family were able to move to another house.

After graduating from high school, Wu went to Taiwan to study art and began to shoot experimental films. In 1971, Wu went to Shao's Film Company to learn to shoot films with director Zhang Ce. So far, he has more than ten years of experience in film production, and what is especially rare is that he can not only direct and write, but also a good producer, and he has also participated in many films, and is a versatile player in the film industry. This is also an important reason why Gu Weiqi personally met with him, and talents like this naturally have to be caught in their own hands.

Gu Weiqi and Wu Yusen naturally knew each other, although the two had not met, but they had seen Gu Weiqi in newspapers, movies and TV, and they were no strangers, especially when he heard that Gu Weiqi was a rich man, he didn't dare to slack off at the moment, shook hands with him and hurriedly said: "Boss Gu, hello, I am very happy to know you." ”

Chen Xunqi smiled and said, "Two of you, let's go to the private room to eat and talk while talking." ”

Then the three of them went to a private room, Gu Weiqi casually ordered more than a dozen of the hotel's signature dishes, and the three of them chatted while eating.

When the wine was half-drunk, the decadent Wu Yusen was full of red drinks, and he also had the spirit, so he asked suspiciously: "I don't know what is the important matter of Boss Gu inviting Wu to dinner today?" ”

Gu Weiqi took out a few napkins and wiped his mouth, took a sip of tea and asked with a smile: "Actually, it's not a big deal, I just think Director Wu, you are a talent, and you are very good at directing movies, so I want to ask you to make a few movies for my company." I don't know if Director Wu is interested? ”

"How many movies to shoot?" Wu Yusen was shocked in his heart, you must know that now he wants to shoot a movie in Xinyicheng without investing funds, and now Gu Weiqi is talking about a few, especially when he knows that Gu Weiqi, as the now famous "gold medal screenwriter" in Xiangjiang, the movies he has invested in are all selling well, so he was moved all of a sudden.

For a director, the most painful thing is undoubtedly that there is no film to make, or there is a film, but there is no funding.

To be honest, now he feels like he's wasting his time all day long in Xinyicheng. Looking at the "Oriental Hollywood International Film Company" now has a lot of money, and dozens of films shot in the past two years have not only achieved good box office in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region, but also achieved remarkable results in the European and American international markets. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that joining the "Oriental Hollywood International Film Company" is definitely much more promising than the current lifeless "New Yicheng".

However, Xu Ke is his good friend, it was Xu Ke who got him to Xinyicheng at the beginning, and now he feels sorry for his friend when he leaves Xinyicheng. But he didn't want to give up the opportunity to shoot this door, so after a while, he said slowly: "First of all, I want to thank Boss Gu for looking up to me so much." But I want to read the script first before making a decision, I don't know if it's okay? ”

"Of course there's no problem with that." Gu Weiqi nodded, and then happily took out the script of "The True Colors of Heroes" from his bag and threw it to him.

After Wu Yusen took the script, he read it seriously, the more he looked at him, the brighter his eyes became, Gu Weiqi and Chen Xunqi glanced at each other, looking at Wu Yusen's expression change, he knew that the other party had been attracted by the script. Originally, this is a good script. In particular, it can be said that it is in the same vein as the concept of "aesthetics of violence" that he has always wanted to pursue, and it is reasonable to be attracted to it.

"Great, Boss Gu!"

After reading the script, Wu Yusen closed the script, rubbed the four big words "Hero's True Colors" with affection, and said with praise: "Boss Gu deserves to be called a 'gold medal screenwriter', this script is really written without saying." In particular, the 'aesthetics of violence' mentioned in it coincides with the concept of the film I pursue, especially the shootouts in it, which are enough to make people's blood boil just by imagining. ”

Gu Weiqi smiled slightly and said quietly: "So did Director Wu decide to help me shoot this movie?" ”

"This ......" Wu Yusen looked embarrassed, and muttered: "I really want to work for Boss Gu, but my current directorial contract is still in 'Xinyicheng'." If I shoot this film for Boss Gu now, I'm afraid that Xin Yicheng will sue me for breach of contract. ”

"Director Wu, you don't have to worry about this, as long as you are willing to help me make this film, I will buy your contract. But in the future, you will be the director of my 'China Entertainment International Superstar Entertainment Agency'. But don't worry, after joining our company, I will never treat you badly. Our company not only has a generous guaranteed salary for directors, but also has a generous salary, and also has a large bonus. ”

"I've heard of this, and I'm also very trustworthy about Boss Gu's character. If Boss Gu is willing to help me get the contract, there will be no problem on my side. ”

"That's it, after dinner, I'll let someone from the legal department negotiate with your company."

"Then thank you Boss Gu."

"Hehe, we're going to work together in the future, the boss is too out-of-the-box, just call me Mr. Gu, and I'll call you Lao Wu."

Wu Yusen nodded, cheering up his spirits, secretly thinking that this time he must seize the opportunity to shoot this "true colors of heroes".

After eating, it was already more than three o'clock in the afternoon, and Wu Yusen and Chen Xunqi left together.

Gu Weiqi didn't leave, because he was waiting for someone, that is, there was a candidate for the protagonist of the "police story".

Cheng Throat starred in a "Plan A" last year and made a cameo appearance in a "Cannonball Speed", and was supposed to star in a "Clever Trick Five Lucky Stars". But Gu Weiqi was drummed up in advance, so that there were not many films he starred in last year. This year, he should star in "Fast Food Truck", but this film was also drummed up by Gu Weiqi in advance last year, and now more than half a month has passed since the New Year, and there is no plan yet.

And just this morning, he received a call from Gu Weiqi, saying that he was invited to have afternoon tea in the "Jade Shan Fang International Restaurant" in the afternoon. This surprised him a little and a little surprised at the same time. He expected that Gu Weiqi invited himself to afternoon tea, and he was afraid that it was not just as simple as drinking tea, and there should be some filming plan. So in the afternoon, I came as promised.

"Sit, Throat." Gu Weiqi pointed to his seat after seeing Cheng Throat.

Cheng Yu hurriedly said, "I'm sorry Mr. Gu, I kept you waiting." As he spoke, he sat down slowly.

Gu Weiqi waved his hand and said without mind: "It's okay, you can order whatever tea you want to drink, I'll treat you today." ”

Cheng Throat said to the waiter standing on the side, "Just bring me a cup of coffee." ”

Gu Weiqi poured the tea slowly, and said slowly: "Ah Yan, I don't know if you have any films to shoot recently?" ”

Cheng Yan shook his head and said: "This company is still researching, and it has been busy shooting commercials recently, but it has no plans to shoot films." ”

"Oh, that's right." Gu Weiqi nodded and said in a deep voice: "Ah Yan, what do you think of my 'Donglai Company' compared to your Jiahe Company?" ”

"Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that the rise of 'Donglai Company' is very fast, and now it is definitely a well-deserved leading film company in Xiangjiang, and its comprehensive strength is beyond doubt. However, in terms of heritage and connections, it is not as deep and extensive as Jiahe. After all, Jiahe has been in business for more than ten years, and the connections of Boss Fu and my godfather Boss He are very extensive. ”

"Well, you're very pertinent. So how do you think I compare to Boss Wrinkle? ”

"Boss Gu is bold, so I don't have to say anything. However, Boss Wrinkle is not a stingy person, as can be seen from letting his stars open subsidiaries. ”

"What you said is more one-sided, first of all, and the most important point is that I am younger than Boss Wrinkle, and youth is the biggest capital. Although Boss Wrinkle often wants to bring Chinese films into the international market, after all, he is old, and he is inferior to me in terms of courage in the first place. Second, in terms of financial resources, I far surpassed Boss Wrinkle, which is also an important reason why our company can develop rapidly. As for the rest, I don't need to say more, in fact, having said so much, I just want to ask you if you want to become an international superstar? ”

"Of course." Cheng Yu nodded without hesitation and said, thinking: "I always dreamed of becoming an international superstar, but it was too difficult." ”

"As long as you want to, then join me and I promise to push you to the throne of an international superstar. The reason why I asked you so much just now, I think you can also see that in terms of strength, I am definitely not worse than Jiahe, and even surpassing. Now as long as you nod, I will immediately let you make a blockbuster film that will make you famous in the Chinese world, and I promise to promote you to the mainland market. ”

Cheng raised his eyebrows, but he was silent, but his heart was loose.

Gu Weiqi continued: "Maybe you have also read the newspaper, my 'National Art Grandmaster: Starting from Scratch' was released in the mainland and got more than 2 box office. With 200 million moviegoers, think about what a huge market this is? In addition, my distribution company, now in the United States, Europe, America and Asia-Pacific has established distribution channels, as long as it is a movie starring you, I can release it globally through the distribution network. I wonder if you would like to join our company? ”

Cheng's eyes flickered a few times, and he asked, "Can I ask Mr. Gu what kind of film I asked me to make?" ”

"Cops and gangsters, I can only reveal so much information to you. After all, you are not an artist of our company, and it is inconvenient for me to tell you the specific time being. ”