"Is that all for today?" Shen Zhenghui finished signing the text in front of him, pushed them aside, looked at Nazumi Horiguchi who came in and asked, "Oh, there is one thing for you to do again, help me confirm the list of films to be released in various theaters in the next three months, and it is best to get them next year, I want to schedule the release time of "Journey to the West". ”

Nazumi Horiguchi nodded, jotted it down in her notebook, and then began to say, "Director Lu Yang has submitted a script, and he hopes to meet with you to talk about the shooting of the new film." ”

"Problems with the filming of the new film?" Shen Zhenghui was a little surprised, "They are ready for a new film?" ”

"It's said that the company is preparing a script," said Nazumi Horiguchi, and then she added, "The company has received too many scripts during this time, do you think it is possible to set up a special script review department?" It's not realistic to show you all of them. ”

"Yikes." Mentioning this problem really makes Shen Zhenghu feel a headache, he still has more than 20 scripts in his hand to read, this is still the result of screening, but as far as he is concerned, he doesn't want to find a group of people from the current film circle to do the script review, "Let it go first," Shen Zhenghui pondered for a while, "We'd better find a few directors with a little experience to help us review the script, mainly from the realization of the script, it doesn't matter if the literary film with low investment loses a little." ”

"So, the question of Director Lu Yang's meeting."

Shen Zhenghui looked at the time, "When did he tell you this?" ”

"Just a moment." Natsumi Horiguchi replied.

It was still morning, and Shen Zhenghui looked at his watch again. "Well, you ask him if he has time to come over in the afternoon, and bring the script with him by the way."

"Okay." Natsumi Horiguchi nodded, and at the same time took the Wen Jiàn signed by Shen Zhenghui away.

Shen Zhenghui held his chin and looked at the back of Nazumi Horiguchi thoughtfully.

After receiving the notice, Lu Yang almost couldn't wait to rush over as soon as he got to work in the afternoon. He didn't come alone, he was followed by Yuan Xiangren.

Lu Yang is still a little apprehensive, he has directed two dramas this year, "Fenglin High School" is currently in theaters, and the box office is high. It has greatly increased his confidence in the industry. The other "Black Fist" is almost certainly a masterpiece in terms of the effect of editing. It's up to the publicity and the box office, according to Kasuga, they are already preparing to release the film in North America, if it is actually released. Lu Yang felt that he would also gain fame in Hollywood. He couldn't sleep at night when he thought of it. I think about whether I can do better. In these two films, he does the director's work under the name of the assistant director, Shen Zhenghui does the work of the producer more often, and even the work of the producer he does very little. He mainly does the work of clapping.

Once he doesn't work, Lu Yang feels that his whole body is itchy, and his favorite thing to do every day is to care about the box office of "Wind Forest High School", he is tormented by his desire to work, so after compiling a script, he is in a hurry to find Shen Zhenghui, hoping to get the opportunity to direct alone.

In order to make a strong noise, he also specially invited Yuan Xiangren to come over, although Yuan Xiangren did not sign a contract with Chunri, but during this time it seems to have become the queen action director of Chunri, he has read Lu Yanglong's script, although he is not very optimistic, but for the sake of face, he still didn't say it, and accompanied him to see Shen Zhenghui in Chunri.

Shen Zhenghui met these two people in the office, and after Lu Yang handed the script to Shen Zhenghui, he sat aside with some trepidation. Nazumi Horiguchi sent pastries, drinks, tea, etc., Lu Yang was a little unintentional, drinking tea cup after cup, but Yuan Xiangren was quite patient to eat snacks.

Shen Zhenghui looked at Lu Yang's script, this is an extremely simple story, the underworld boss is so bad that the police are tied, and in the end, the police are cornered, and they resist head-on and prepare to force the underworld boss, but they are killed by the underworld one by one. The policeman who is the protagonist used to be a violent person, but he was later educated by the system to be a good person. In the end, he finally became a violent person again, and he died with the boss of the underworld.

To be honest, the script is lackluster. However, this story reminds Shen Zhenghui of the "Slaying the Wolf" played by Zhen Dan and Wu Jin in the future, the plot is very ordinary, but the actors' performances and fights are in place. It is the most fantastic fantasy of the 21st century Hong Kong action movie for the role of creating zào.

Shen Zhenghui also knows that this script alone can't tell the quality of the final movie, especially this kind of action movie. Think about the lineup of "Slaying the Wolf", Brother Hong, Zhen Dan, Wu Jin, three guys who can really fight, Ren Dahua, actor, if it weren't for such a lineup, it wouldn't be able to shoot enough exciting martial arts scenes, and at the same time, it wouldn't attract people to watch, but if you shoot according to this lineup, how much money are you prepared to budget?

Shen Zhenghui touched his chin, flipped through the entire script again, and found that there was no cast, so he looked at Lu Yang and Yuan Xiangren, and Lu Yang immediately stood up from his position.

"Sit down!" Shen Zhenghui walked over from his position with the script, sat down in front of the two of them, and then said to Nazumi Horiguchi, "Help me close the door." ”

Natsumi Horiguchi walked out first, then closed the door.

Shen Zhenghui put the script on the coffee table, "This script is a test of the director's skills, especially the action part, but I'm not worried about the action part," Shen Zhenghui looked at Lu Yang with half-squinted eyes, "I think of another question, who are you going to find to play?" ”

Lu Yang licked his lips and suppressed the excitement in his heart, "Mr. Shen, that's the case, this underworld boss definitely needs a heavyweight to play, my idea is that Brother Hong needless to say, this inspector in the police, I think I want to find an old actor, preferably at the actor level, Qiu Sheng or Da Hua can be, the killer under the boss, I think Wu Jin is very good, and I want Zhen Dan to play the protagonist." Others just find some supporting roles to play. ”

You shot the wolf slayer ahead of time. Shen Zhenghui thought to himself, anyway, the pattern of Hong Kong films is like this. The police, the underworld, love and kill each other, and it is not strange that the outline crashed, but the strange thing is that even the actors almost crashed. Could it be that you wrote the script of "Slaying the Wolf", and it took several years to shoot it, right? Shen Zhenghui thought so.

"So," Shen Zhenghui asked, "what is the budget for filming this scene?" ”

Lu Yang's expression became cautious, and he said cautiously, "Twenty-five million Hong Kong dollars should be about the same." ”

With 25 million Hong Kong dollars, do I really look like a wrongdoer? Shen Zhenghui smiled slightly.

"If you can't. I think 22 million is enough. In order to ensure the box office, I really can't do without stars! Lu Yang said with a tangled expression, and he also looked at Yuan Xiangren, "This still depends on Teacher Yuan's help." It's not easy to ask Brother Hong to go out of the mountain. ”

It's not easy to fart. This one is not like his junior brother. It's the price of Hollywood, and if there is really a relationship, it will definitely reduce the price of the film. Otherwise, it doesn't matter if "The Legend of Shu Mountain" is Tsui Hark's relationship, how did a bad movie like "The God of Fighters" come about? Not to mention Wang Jing's bad movie.

Shen Zhenghui has actually figured it out for a long time, it is still necessary for the Hong Kong film industry to take some money to soak in water, but you can't soak like this, he nodded, tilted his head and said, "Don't look for Qiu Sheng for the role of police inspector, just look for Ren Dahua to act, I have no opinion on Zhen Dan and Wu Jin, you can go to talk to them, Brother Hong wants to trouble Teacher Yuan, I have no opinion on these." ”

Lu Yang suddenly became excited, "So the budget ......"

"20 million, up to 10%." Shen Zhenghui said.

Lu Yang suddenly felt that the sky was bright.

"I want to use Kasuga's actors as much as possible for female characters."

"No problem!"

"The film was made in Hong Kong," Shen Zhenghui said, "and I figured out that Guò Big Dream International (Hong Kong) Film Company would make this film." This company is Shen Zhenghui's leather bag film company registered in Hong Kong, and there are basically only two people in the whole company: his uncle and his cousin.

"Okay." Lu Yang nodded vigorously.

"Mr. Wang Bin will be your producer, and you can discuss the specific things with him." Shen Zhenghui said, glancing at Lu Yang, who was overjoyed, "As for your salary, what do you think of 200,000 Hong Kong dollars?" ”

is not as high as the salary of the previous assistant director, but in view of the fact that he can get the position of director, Lu Yang still smiled and nodded and agreed.

"Of course, it's more than that." Shen Zhenghui said, "If this film recovers its cost in markets outside of Japan, I can give you a share, and I will talk to you about the specific amount after thinking about it." ”

Lu Yang suddenly became excited.

"Besides, I have one more thing I want you to do me a favor with." Shen Zhenghui continued.

"Speak!" Lu Yang immediately agreed, thinking that this might be an actress who wanted to take care of him.

"Mr. Yuan, could you please visit my company first?" Shen Zhenghui smiled at Yuan Xiangren and said.

Yuan Xiangren immediately stood up, "I happen to be tired from sitting and want to go out for a walk, Mr. Shen, I'll go down and hang around on the road, you don't have to arrange someone for me, it's too troublesome." ”

"Okay," Shen Zhenghui nodded, stood up and shook hands with Yuan Xiangren, "I've been bothering Mr. Yuan, and this time, I'm afraid I still have to trouble you to be a martial arts instructor." ”

"I'm happy!" Yuan Xiangren said, and then he nodded with Lu Yang and walked out of the vice president's room.

Lu Yang sat down and was still a little nervous, because he didn't know what Shen Zhenghui wanted him to do, because it might involve Shen Zhenghui's secret, otherwise he wouldn't let Yuan Xiangren leave first, Lu Yang began to think about what secret things Shen Zhenghui had to do for himself, whether to pay alimony for his lover in Hong Kong, or to help him raise an illegitimate child or daughter?

Shen Zhenghui took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it directly to Lu Yang.

Lu Yang took it with some doubts, the paper was written in Chinese, and Lu Yang had an inexplicable expression after reading it, "Mr. Shen, these things can be done by a private investigator in Japan, right?" ”

Shen Zhenghui spread his hands, "If it's simple, wouldn't it be better, I just want the result." ”

Lu Yang was a little restless, "This, why me, it might be better to leave this matter to your secretary to do, right?" You don't even need a private detective, you just need to go to the telecom company and check it out. ”

Shen Zhenghui stared at Lu Yang. "Mr. Lu, you know, Kasuga Pictures may not be anything in Japan, it can only be said that it is just starting, although several released movies are big hits, but compared with those old film companies, they can only be regarded as newcomers, but for the Hong Kong film industry, Kasuga Pictures is a very powerful company, because we are willing to help them distribute Hong Kong films to Japan." Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips and said.

"Huh?"

"You should know very well what Hong Kong movies are like now. We help them to distribute in Japan. So whether it's Yongsheng, Huanya, or Jiahe, they all have a good relationship with us, Director Lu. You know. Not all directors make movies every year. Especially in the case of a sluggish market, the Hong Kong market is like this now, so in fact, I have quite a lot of expectations for you to go to Hong Kong to shoot such Hong Kong films. ”

"Yes. Thank you, President. Lu Yang said with a wink.

"Since the market is very bad, then for directors, only directors who are good enough, directors who make money will be invited to make films all the time, and you want to make a difference yourself, this is a good opportunity, what do you think?"

Lu Yang already understood the meaning of Shen Zhenghui's words, which is almost naked to show that the Hong Kong film industry is a pool of stagnant water, if it weren't for the spring smashing the waves, he would have no chance in Hong Kong, and now he wants to make a name for himself as a director, and the spring can give him this opportunity, but he must be able to grasp it himself.

Lu Yang subconsciously clenched the piece of paper in his hand, but he was still worried, "I, this, am not familiar with Japan, if I find the wrong person, I won't be able to finish it." ”

"I'm sure you'll be done." Shen Zhenghui stared into his eyes and said, "Remember to tell me the way I said, and I will consider your share ratio carefully." ”

Lu Yang nodded subconsciously, "Yes, I will definitely finish it." ”

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you can't finish it, as long as you don't mean it." Shen Zhenghui continued, and at the same time he stood up.

"Of course not." Lu Yang also stood up.

Shen Zhenghui shook hands with him, "I hope to be able to see more detailed information as soon as possible, including the cast list and budget, etc., the crew, I hope you can continue to use our company's crew, and you know who to discuss with for specific arrangements, I will say hello in advance." ”

"Yes!" Lu Yang nodded hurriedly.

"Then I won't send you, please say sorry to Mr. Yuan with me, you still need Mr. Yuan's strong help for this film, after all, in Hong Kong, Yuan's family class still has a very wide network."

"Yes, I'll take notice." Lu Yang nodded, still a little uneasy.

Shen Zhenghui took him by the shoulders and sent him to the door, "Sometimes directing is not just a profession," Shen Zhenghui said, "The necessary relationship management is also one of the compulsory homework, you look at the successful directors in the mainland, Hong Kong, and even Hollywood, they themselves are the nodes of the relationship network, playing a pivotal role, in comparison, the status of Hong Kong film directors is still too low," Shen Zhenghui finally patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, "I am very optimistic that you can become a partner of my film company." ”

Lu Yang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, "I will not let you down." ”

Shen Zhenghui stood at the door, looked at Lu Yang's distant back and was stunned for a while, and was about to go back to the office, when he suddenly saw Natsumi Horiguchi coming from around the corner.

"You've come just in time." Shen Zhenghui waved his hand.

"What's the matter?" Natsumi followed Shen Zhenghui into the office, "Your guest is gone?" ”

"Yes, he has a new film plan, I am ready to let the spring invest 10 million Hong Kong dollars, you help me shoot the plan, arrange it in advance, he is ready to form a crew to go to Hong Kong to film."

"Okay," Nazumi Horiguchi nodded, "I'll report back to President Fukuda as well." ”

"I already knew the latter sentence, you don't have to say it in the future." Shen Zhenghui raised his hand and made a gesture to stop, and then he sat up straight, "So, is there something wrong with you coming here now?" ”

"The text sent to you by President Fukuda." Natsumi took out two pieces of paper from Wen Jiàn's folder and put them in front of Shen Zhenghui.

Shen Zhenghui looked at these two pages carefully, it was a plan for two movies and a TV series, Shen Zhenghui had not heard of these three names, but looking at the shooting lineup, it should be a very high-level system, Shen Zhenghui paid attention, these three plans involved many Queens stars, among which the name of Tomoaki Aonuma was particularly conspicuous.

"What is this?"

"President Fukuda's plan for the production of the film, of course, needs your approval." Natsumi's face was calm.

"The president is busy."

"Are you busy being a shrine maiden at a shrine?" Shen Zhenghui asked rhetorically.

"I don't know what she's up to, but she says she's busy." Natsumi replied.

"It's as mysterious as if he's plotting to destroy the world." Shen Zhenghui handed the paper back to Nazumi Horiguchi, "I don't have any opinions, you can do it directly, and talk to Ayaka Kuroishi!" ”

Natsumi Horiguchi took the paper, "Doesn't it conflict with your new film plan?" ”

"There shouldn't be a conflict," Shen Zhenghui said, "and the new plan is basically using Chinese actors, just in case, you can keep a copy of this for me, and I'll prevent a crash." ”

"Okay." Natsumi nodded, and she continued, "I have drafted a report on the establishment of a script review department, do you want to read it?" ”

"Didn't I say let it go?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"Didn't you say that you should find a few people who are directors to do the review first?" Nazumi Horiguchi covered her mouth, "That's what I heard from you in the morning. ”

Looking at Natsumi Horiguchi's innocent expression, Shen Zhenghui took a deep breath, "Okay, show it to me first." (To be continued......)

PS: There is a lot of pressure to save manuscripts.