"That's right, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games are two versions of the same book, and I'm the author of this book." Li Mu generously admitted.

Although Wang Zhonglei, Li Lianhua, and Li Xuehua have long confirmed that Li Mu is the author, they are still very shocked when they hear him admit it in person at this moment.

The three of them have talked about it before, knowing that the pricing of books in the United States is much more expensive than in China, according to the book pricing and royalty ratio in the United States, for every book sold, Li Mu has an income of one to two dollars, and now "The Hunger Games" has sold 8 million copies in 8 months.

Li Lianhua said at this time: "It seems that what Li Lianjie said is not wrong at all, when it comes to the grasp of the psychology of Westerners, Director Li is indeed second to none, if you write the script of this movie that gathers Li Lianlian and Cheng Long, the two kung fu superstars, then the probability of success of the movie, especially in the international market, will indeed be greatly improved." ”

Li Xuehua said: "If this movie is a box office hit in the end, then Director Li's status in the entertainment industry will be exponentially improved, and two consecutive movies will be a global success, and Director Li will have some kind of transcendent influence in the entertainment industry at that time." ”

Wang Zhonglei said: "Director Li can tell me no matter what difficulties he has, and Huayi and I will try our best to help solve them." ”

Of course, Li Mu has difficulties, and his biggest difficulty is that he really can't think of a suitable movie to copy.

"The King of Kung Fu"?

Don't be funny!

That is a bad movie in Li Mu's eyes!

"Mr. Wang, in fact, before this, Mr. Yu from Bernard had also approached me, and it was for this matter, but I really didn't have a suitable idea in my head, so I could only refuse Mr. Yu's proposal."

After hearing this, Wang Zhonglei persuaded: "It doesn't matter if you don't have an idea for a while, this movie has an investment of at least five or six million US dollars, such a large-scale investment, the preparation period of the film may be measured in years, I believe that with Director Li's talent, as long as there is relatively sufficient time, he will definitely be able to write a script comparable to "Hurricane Rescue". ”

In the end, Wang Zhonglei also said earnestly: "Whether it is "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou, or "Kung Fu" directed by Zhou Xingzhi, or "No Thieves in the World" starring Andy Lau Ge You, and Director Li's own "Hurricane Rescue", these movies show one thing very clearly: that is, in the current stage of the Chinese film market, if a film wants to achieve success worth mentioning, it must have a big investment and use big-name actors. ”

"Now we have such an opportunity, in terms of expected investment, it is the largest Chinese-language film, and it is conservatively estimated that the investment scale will be as high as 50 or 60 million US dollars; In terms of the use of big-name stars, it will facilitate the pinnacle showdown of two of the most internationally influential super kung fu superstars in the Chinese film industry. Big investment and increasing stars is equal to big opportunities and big success, and I hope Director Li can seriously consider it. ”

……

Only a few days later, Li Mu received another call from Cheng Long.

"I heard that Lionsgate wants to form a game, let me and Lee link to play in a movie, and Lee Link named you to write the script?"

"There's such a thing."

"What do you mean?"

"Uncle Long is interested?"

"I have been following Li Lian's movies for a long time, and he gave me the feeling that at that time it was that he seemed to know everything, knew everything, eighteen weapons, nine-section whips, wow, they all look so beautiful, of course, I am also very good, I think about how to look good all day long, and I dare to fight, but we are all wild roads, I feel that he is very upright, he is a decent family, he is authentic, and our martial artists here in Xiangjiang are mud legs."

"Li Lianlian, he is the best in the authentic way, and I, in the wild road, have been crawling and rolling by myself, and I have also received a lot of recognition. I can't learn his way, and he doesn't fit my way, so how about the two of us together? I've heard someone argue more than once, saying that let Cheng Long and Li Lian fight together, see who is the best between the two, everyone is red-faced, no one can convince anyone, if there is a chance for the two of us to fight together and make a movie like this, I think many viewers will love to watch it. ”

After listening to this, Li Mu said: "Uncle Long, I understand, but I really don't have any ideas that shine in front of me now, if there is, I will definitely write it." ”

He said: "Okay, I believe you, you are the most incomprehensible to me among the young people I have ever seen, I will listen to you and the editor call when filming, saying that you are going to publish a book in the United States, I didn't care about it at the time, these days, hey, good guy, I heard that your book sold 8 million copies in the United States, amazing!" I heard that the people at Lionsgate want to buy the rights to make a movie, which is still a big investment. ”

Li Mu said: "The results of that book are indeed very good, which is a big surprise. ”

Cheng Long said: "Okay, you can get busy first, just remember that there is such a thing, and you don't need to force it." ”

"Okay." Li Mu said.

Hanging up the phone, Li Mu let out a long breath.

Now he had a feeling as if there was a powerful force pushing him forward, and he was enveloped by this force, and he couldn't help himself.

Berner, Hua Yi, Li Lian, Cheng Long.

So many forces want him to stand up, and they all want to form such a game, if he refuses to let go, it may be quite detrimental to his future.

But is it really going to throw "The King of Kung Fu" out?

……

Two days later, when Li Mu was planning the casting of the remaining undecided roles for "Hypnosis Master", he suddenly received a call from Yan Yiyun, the director of Western Film Studio.

"Li Mu, where are you now?"

"In Beijing, Director Yan has something to do with me?"

"Well, this time I came to Beijing to participate in the "Hurricane Rescue" seminar, I informed you, and you said that you would not participate."

"Well, I remember that."

On the other end of the phone, Yan Yiyun said again: "At the seminar, I chatted with Han Sanping, vice chairman of China Film, and he said that foreign Lionsgate and Columbia Pictures, domestic Huayi, Berner and several other companies, everyone wants to form a bureau and group Cheng Long and Li Lian together with the two kung fu superstars, and everyone will find a way to make a movie that can match or even surpass "Hurricane Rescue", and Cheng Long has already expressed interest, and Li Lian also said that he wants you to write the script, as long as the script is appropriate. ”

Li Mu said: "Yes, some time ago, I met with President Yu of Berner and President Wang Zhonglei of Huayi, and I just talked to Cheng Long on the phone two days ago. ”

Yan Yiyun said: "I heard you say it yourself, saying that Xiying is your mother's home, and the editing room of Xiying Studio is your director Li's own warehouse, now it's good, such a big thing, my mother's eldest brother has to hear it from other people's mouths." ”

Li Mu explained: "I didn't mean to hide it from Xiying, but I really didn't have the idea of participating in this project, for no other reason, I just couldn't write it, I didn't have any ideas in my head, so I didn't talk to Xiying." ”

Yan Yiyun said with a smile: "Ideas are all thought up little by little, no ideas today, it doesn't mean that there will be no ideas tomorrow, but I heard about it, saying that you wrote a book called "The Hunger Games", good guys, and sold 8 million copies directly in the United States." Is it more difficult to write a screenplay than for a native of China to sell eight million novels in eight months in the United States? ”

Li Mu: "Hmm...... Really. ”

Yan Yiyun smiled: "Okay, when are you free these days?" Vice Chairman Han Sanping wants to see you, also for this matter, you think about it in advance, and you can be considered mentally prepared, by the way, I will be there at that time. ”

Li Mu's head instantly grew: "Okay, it depends on when Director Yan and Mr. Han are free, and I can do it at any time." ”

Yan Yiyun smiled: "Okay, I'll make an appointment with Han Dong." ”

……

Hung up the phone, Li Mu was stunned.

Good guy, Li Mu called him a good guy, and now he has to add West Shadow and Middle Film, what is this? This is the collective will!

How can the individual compete with the will of the collective?

From Li Mu's point of view, even if he fails in the end, it is only a matter of ability, and if he refuses directly, it is a matter of attitude.

And attitude has always been the most fatal.