Chapter 5 Is 20 million a high box office?
Wang Jing and Zhang Manyu left, Chen Ping'an sat on the sofa and smiled proudly, and the cigarette was about to burn until his fingers were not noticed.
The dwarf cow sat on the side in a proper manner, and his heart shook: Mr. Chen really has a background, no wonder Mr. Xiang is so good to him. I heard that he seems to have come back from Los Angeles, could it be that he has something to do with gangs in the United States?
Shang Geyundun frowned and sat opposite Chen Ping'an, and finally couldn't help but say, "Chen, your actions today have disappointed me very much, and I am very ungentlemanly. ”
Chen Ping'an extinguished the cigarette butt: "Lao Shang, I know it's hard for you to understand, but have you thought about it, let's go back to Hong Kong is tantamount to starting from scratch, if you don't use some special means, how can you gain a firm foothold in the fiercely competitive Hong Kong film industry?" Everyone's first pot of gold is always full of original sin, and I am not exempt from vulgarity. But I can guarantee that in my first pot of gold, the original sin is the least, and even over time, the original sin will be completely transformed into merit. They may hate me now, but in a few years, when they suddenly turn around when they become famous, they will find out how right the decision I made today under my coercion! ”
Chen Ping'an's words of self-labeling still touched Shang Geyundun a little. He thought for a moment and asked, "Chen, I'll ask you one last question." If that Miss Maggie hadn't agreed to you, would you really have someone do that cruel thing to her? ”
How is that possible? Am I that bad?
When Chen Ping'an first returned to Hong Kong, he never thought of using this means to develop his career. But tonight, Wang Jing's former and backward respects suddenly made him find a shortcut. He has time to wait, but Hong Kong movies don't have time to wait, he must do his best to build his own entertainment empire.
As for saying that Zhang Manyu didn't agree just now...... That's impossible. As long as the dwarf bull called a dozen strong men to poke at that, Zhang Manyu would definitely collapse.
To put it bluntly, don't look at what he says is terrible, but it's all scary, and his discipline won't fall to that level.
"Lao Shang, although we haven't known each other for a long time and only a few months, in the past few months, we have been together every day, and I think we should be friends. You should know me better, do you think I'm going to be that kind of person? ”
Shang Gewenton was very satisfied with this reply: "Chen, I believe in you, just as I have always believed that you will become a great director with international attention. But I want as few such things as possible, and I don't want my friends to fall into the arms of the devil. ”
Chen Ping'an nodded noncommittally, and then said to the dwarf cow: "You are not allowed to say anything about tonight to anyone, not even the second uncle, do you hear?" ”
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen, the mouth of the dwarf cow is very strict."
"That's good. I'm a man who trusts people easily, but when someone betrays my trust, I make that person's life worse than death. Trust me, I definitely have that ability. Chen Ping'an's tone was very peaceful, but there was a chilling feeling in the ears of the dwarf cow. He kept nodding his head, and even swore in the name of Guan Erye, promising not to say half a word.
The stick has always been used together with the carrot, and after beating the dwarf cow, Chen Ping'an threw out the carrot again: "Dwarf cow, are you interested in filming?" ”
"Acting in a movie?" Dwarf cattle have always been fighting and killing, who would have thought that one day someone would invite him to film, and I didn't know how to answer for a while. Shang Geyun next to him suddenly became anxious: "Chen, you won't forget your promise to me, right?" ”
"What's the hurry, I would have counted you a long time ago. You are my brother, who do I care for you if I don't care about you? Dwarf Niu, you should also think about it, film with me, not only will you have money, but you can also become famous. Think about it, what kind of mood will your little brothers feel when they see you on the big screen in the future? ”
It should be cool, right? "Then thank you, Mr. Chen, for looking up to the dwarf cow."
"Chen, what type of movie are you going to make, I'm afraid it's not easy to have a Hong Kong box office of 20 million, right?"
Is 20 million high at the box office?
The box office of the new drama is 20 million, which is a gambling contract made by Chen Ping'an, Wang Jing and Zhang Manyu. When Zhang Manyu was forced by Chen Ping'an to have no way out, it was Wang Jing who was the peacemaker and proposed a bet between himself and Chen Ping'an, and Zhang Manyu was also included. If Chen Ping'an's new drama can be released during this year's Christmas schedule, and it can reach 20 million, the two of them will join Chen Ping'an's upcoming film company together.
Wang Jing's abacus is very beautiful, he is actually not optimistic about Chen Ping'an's new play, and even doubts whether Chen Ping'an's new play can be released at Christmas. If Chen Ping'an loses, they don't have to worry about Chen Ping'an's entanglement; But if Chen Ping'an wins...... can direct a movie with a box office of 20 million, such a company is worth looking forward to.
Chen Ping'an didn't break Wang Jing's careful thinking, he was determined to sign the two of them into the company, as for the box office...... If he can't even reach 20 million, then he will simply find a basin of water and drown!
"Mr. Chen, where are we going now?"
Wang Jing and Zhang Manyu have been tossing for almost two hours, and it is now more than eleven o'clock. For the dwarf cow, this time to sleep is obviously too luxurious, but he is not sure what Chen Ping'an's daily habits are when he returns from the United States.
Chen Ping'an didn't want to sleep either, he knew that tonight might be his last madness, and from tomorrow, he should devote himself to building his own entertainment empire.
"I haven't drunk and sang tonight, and I just let Lao Shang appreciate the charm of oriental women."
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When Chen Ping'an woke up the next day, it was already three poles in the sun, looking at the two white flowers in his arms, recalling the madness of one emperor and two phoenixes last night, he couldn't help but play another game.
More than an hour later, the two young ladies sent fragrant kisses to leave one left and one right, and Chen Ping'an immediately found paper and pen and began to write the script.
"Hey, Chen!" Shang Geyun, who was wearing big pants and had a red face, brushed his teeth and wandered to Chen Ping'an's side, "What are you painting?" ”
"Script."
"Oh Shet!" Shang Ge Yunton swallowed the mouthwash in excitement, "Chen, you have an idea so quickly?" ”
"Quick? Lao Shang, you have to learn the fast pace of filming in Hong Kong. Chen Ping'an stopped writing and looked at Shang Geyun for a moment, "How did you feel last night?" ”
"Wairegud! Chen, I'm glad I made the right choice to come to Hong Kong with you, the charm of oriental women is amazing. ”
Correct your sister! My mouth is dry when I tell you, you are still suspicious, Nima is looking for a young lady and you are right immediately, what kind of person is this! No wonder when I saw that young lady walking just now, her walking posture was so weird.
But it's also good that Shang Geyundun, who eats the marrow and knows the taste, is obsessed with oriental women, which makes Chen Ping'an breathe a sigh of relief. When he returned to Hong Kong, he didn't plan to start a show for this guy immediately, at least not next year. He had been worried that the gang would blow up and eventually return to the United States, but now there was obviously no need to worry so much.
After chatting casually, Shang Geyundun was sent by Chen Ping'an to watch TV in the living room to learn Cantonese, and he himself seized the time to write the script.
Near noon, the doorbell rang, and Shang Geyunton brought a middle-aged man to Chen Ping'an's room: "Chen, he said he came to find you." ”
"Looking for me?" Chen Ping'an stopped writing and looked at the other party suspiciously.
This middle-aged man is thin and tall, with a thin body, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and he looks polite. The suit is old but clean, and it can be seen that it should have been specially made before coming.
"Who are you?"
"You are Mr. Chen, under Zhang Ziyang, it was Brother Xiang who asked me to come to you."
"Oh, it's you, please take a seat. Lao Shang, go and pour Mr. Zhang a cup of tea. ”
"It's okay to call me Ah Yang." Zhang Ziyang's posture was very low, and he sat down, "I heard Brother Xiang say that Mr. Chen wants to set up a film company, but there is a lack of judicial personnel, I don't know what Mr. Chen wants?" ”
"Tell me about yourself."
is a very normal sentence, but it made Zhang Ziyang sit on pins and needles, hesitated for a long time before starting to introduce himself.
He used to be a lawyer, a solicitor. But since his debut, he has only fought nine lawsuits, and he has lost nine times in a row, and he has won the nickname "don't win", and no one has asked him for a lawsuit since then. He is the only son in the family, and he has to support his parents, as well as his wife and two children to support, so he has a very poor life, and he relies on his wife to earn money outside to earn money to support a family of six.
For this reason, he was ridiculed a lot, and even his relatives and friends looked down on him. A few years ago, he finally figured it out, no longer clinging to the lawyer's license, through the relationship between Guò's mother's family, and mixed with a long-term extras in wireless, although he earned little, he always had money to earn.
Wang Jing has filmed TV series in TVB and has some understanding of his experience. When he learned from Wang Jing that Chen Ping'an was going to set up a film company and lacked judicial talents, he realized that his opportunity had come.
Although it is a newly established company, it is still a legitimate profession, and it is better than being an extras for a day without a day. So he deliberately turned out the suit of the year, washed and ironed it, and carefully made it to see Chen Ping'an.
"Don't win? Interesting. Chen Ping'an smiled faintly, "If you were me, would you use someone like you who can't even win a lawsuit?" ”
Zhang Ziyang shook his head gloomily.
"Then why are you suing me about this? You can make up some glorious past to fool me, anyway, I just came back from the United States, and I will definitely not find out your details in a short time. ”
Zhang Ziyang sighed for a while before saying: "I think the person you need should be mainly responsible for the legal regulations encountered in the company's operation, as well as the formulation of various contract templates to guard against contract fraud, basically no need to fight a lawsuit, I think I can do it." ”
"Hahahaha!" Chen Ping'an laughed loudly, laughing so much that he was still confused.
Zhang Ziyang's face was full of loss, and he stood up and said politely: "I'm sorry Mr. Chen, I'm sorry to disturb you." ”
"Wait a minute!" Chen Ping'an stopped him, "As a lawyer, you may not be competent, but your honesty has touched me." And like you said, the people I need don't need to fight a lawsuit for me. ”
Zhang Ziyang turned around and looked at Chen Ping'an excitedly: "So, Mr. Chen, are you willing to use me?" ”
"That's right. The salary is tentatively set at 2,000, depending on the ability to decide to rise and fall, and there will be dividends at the end of the year, do you have any questions? ”