Zhang Yimou was able to take over the drama "Hero", Gu Bei was naturally very happy, but that arrogant little expression appeared on the face of this old farmer in northern Shaanxi at this moment, which was too disobedient.

"Mr. Gu, how much money do you plan to invest in this play?"

Ooh!

Even the title has changed, and "you" is used, the speed of this transformation into a dog's leg is really breathtaking.

When it comes to money, Gu Bei is also a little embarrassed.

To say that more than a month ago, the money for filming a "Hero" was really not a problem for Gu Bei, and he would definitely be able to make it up with his hands tight.

But not anymore.

During this time, a lot of money was injected into Sohu, although it will not affect Gu Bei's capital chain, but it is necessary to continue to transfuse the website next, and this money must be set aside.

In this case......

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Yimou was curious, although he didn't know how much money Gu Bei's little brother had, but Gu Bei had always given him the impression that he was not bad for money.

Gu Bei could only tell the truth.

Voted for the Internet?

Zhang Yimou naturally didn't know about this thing before, but some time ago in the later stage of "Alive" in Xiangjiang, he also came into contact, especially when chatting with his colleagues in Xiangjiang, he learned that Lao Mei has a company specializing in special effects, and to do special effects, you need to use a computer, and the computer is connected to the Internet, so ......

I still don't know what that thing is, but it sounds like a telegram, and it can send emails for nothing.

"What kind of network are you talking about, can you make money?"

It is certain to make money, but at present, it is not realistic to make a profit.

"I still have 20 million to come up with."

Twenty million!

Zhang Yimou felt that his heartbeat was accelerating, he had made so many movies and won so many awards, but over the years, he really didn't make much.

However, 20 million is obviously not enough for the drama "Hero".

No matter how much you save, this little money is not enough to support the whole play, especially since there are so many big scenes, and some martial arts shots may also use special effects.

And the special effects, at present, only Lao Mei can do it.

CCTV has a special effects machine?

Hehe!

Pull it down, ten years ago when I filmed "Journey to the West", those things were disliked.

Xiangjiang can also do it, but the effect is too rough for Zhang Yimou to look down on.

What's the matter?

In the previous life, the total investment of the drama "Hero" reached 30 million US dollars, and now it is naturally not used so much.

Gu Bei and Zhang Yimou counted for a long time.

"Xiaobei, this drama doesn't have 60 million, so it can't be filmed at all!"

What Zhang Yimou said is still a bit implicit, according to Gu Bei's plan, the investment in this drama needs to be prepared at least 80 million yuan to achieve the effect of the previous life.

"...... over there at Beijing Film Studio"

"Stop!"

Gu Bei hurriedly stopped Zhang Yimou's wishful thinking, if Han Sanye could get tens of millions, would it be difficult to become like this?

Moreover, if you spend tens of millions of dollars on a movie, unless Han Sanye's head is squeezed by the door, you will definitely not be able to do such a heartless thing.

After all, the domestic film environment is just this virtue, and small-cost works can still flutter, and if you are lucky, you can make some money.

Like movies with an investment of more than 10 million, they basically follow the main theme of "national tasks", and they don't expect to make money, the key is propaganda.

"Mr. Han's side is up to the sky, and he can pull out millions."

What a drop in the bucket!

"That'...... Can you find someone else and pull more people to invest? ”

Zhang Yimou really likes the script of "Hero", although it is defined as a commercial blockbuster by Gu Bei, the content of the story is not empty, and the idea is not superficial.

The country is the world!

With such a big proposition, it's enjoyable to think about.

But now Gu Bei has no money in his hands, and there is no way to find someone else.

Hearing Zhang Yimou say this, Gu Bei immediately thought of the big and small kings.

The two brothers got a big order from the bank before and made a lot of money, otherwise they wouldn't have thought about investing in movies.

"Wait!"

Gu Bei said, took out his mobile phone, and dialed directly to the eldest Wang.

"Mr. Gu!"

The chime rang for a moment, and the call was connected.

"Mr. Wang, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Wang Zhongjun smiled: "Mr. Gu, it's polite to say that, if there is anything, just say it." ”

To Gu Bei, Wang Zhongjun has always been very polite.

Gu Bei said the matter simply: "Now there is still a gap in investment, I don't know if Mr. Wang has spare money to help plug it?" ”

Wang Zhongjun was silent for a long time before he said: "Mr. Gu, if you had called an hour earlier, I didn't say a word, I would definitely vote, you are willing to take our brothers to play, I am grateful, but now I ......"

Gu Bei listened, his heart sank vigorously, and the eldest king was obviously about to refuse.

"It's okay, Mr. Wang, let's cooperate next time we have the opportunity."

After Gu Bei finished speaking, he was about to hang up the phone.

"Mr. Gu!"

Wang Zhongjun hurriedly shouted.

"Mr. Wang still has something to do?"

"What, Mr. Gu, it's not that I shirk it, it's not that I can't believe you, what I just said is true, Jiang Wen found me today."

Who?

Ginger pattern!

"The Devil is Coming"

"He showed me the book, and after I read it, I thought it was very good, Jiang Wen wanted to shoot that story, and he needed an investment, and all the money on my company's books was invested in him."

it!

Gu Bei was still hesitating before, whether to remind the big and small kings and let them avoid lightning and stop losses in time.

I didn't expect it to be a long time!

Jiang Wen found the big old king, and he didn't know what method he used, and he successfully fooled the big and small kings.

That's really ......

I hope that the overseas copyright of "The Devil is Coming" can be sold a little more, otherwise, the Huayi brothers, who had a good time in their previous life, may be bankrupted by a Jiang Wen movie.

Alas......

"Understand, understand, Mr. Wang, if you have nothing else, I'll hang up first!"

After speaking, Gu Bei quickly hung up the phone, silently reciting "Amitabha" and praying for the Wang brothers.

It's not easy for people to start a business, and to have today's achievements are all drunk by the big and small kings, but now "The Devil is Coming" with ginger lines is glued, and it is only a matter of time before bad luck is made.

"What's wrong? Didn't they agree? ”

Gu Bei shook his head: "No, their money was invested in another drama." ”

resisted the urge to share with Zhang Yimou.

"Forget it, don't rely on others, I'll go back and find Mr. Han to see how much Beijing Film Studio can come up with, and I'll figure out how to do the rest!"

Zhang Yimou nodded, he was just a director, and he shouldn't have to worry about the funds.

"What now?? Want to start preparing? ”

Gu Beidao: "Of course, start preparing now, choosing actors, selecting scenes, Brother Zhang, you take care of it first, I'll let Dongfang help you." ”

Dongfang Wenying has been sent to the crew of a TV series as a producer since he called Mingqian Pictures.

Now that he wants to start the big job, Gu Bei's first thought is Dongfang Wenying, asking her to provide logistics support for Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou knew who Gu Bei was talking about in the East.

I've seen a woman once before, and she looks very capable.

"Xiaobei, the actor ...... in this regard"

Zhang Yimou was stumbling, and Gu Bei guessed what he was going to say at a glance.

"Big names, real big stars."

The so-called blockbusters are not just piled up with big stars and big scenes, in comparison, the plot is not so important.

As long as the audience can feel the super-burning visual impact, who cares what the plot of the story is.

In the previous life, after the release of "Hero", why did so many people jump out and scold the street?

The key is that Zhang Yimou launched the all-star lineup and deliberately created several big scenes.

Everyone is living a hard life with food and clothing, why can you live a good life as an old farmer in northern Shaanxi?

So, jealousy can make people unrecognizable.

"If that's what you say...... I would like to invite Li Lianjie. ”

Ooh!

Heroes see the same thing!!

"No problem!"

"Where's Liang Chaowei?"

"No problem!"

"Cheng Long?"

"Pull it down, his image is not suitable for acting in costume dramas."

Let Cheng Long play "Hero"?

What did Zhang Yimou think!

Who is he asked to play?

Flying snow or like the moon??

Anyway, if he is asked to play the remnant sword and the sky, it will feel awkward no matter how he thinks about it.

"I also recommend one to you, Chen Zhiming, how about letting him play the King of Qin?"

When Zhang Yimou heard this, he thought about it carefully: "I think it can be done, Chen Zhiming has that energy." ”

The two of them just giggled, basically giving the starring team of "Hero".

Zhang Yimou came to the company today, originally planned to recommend the story of "Door Rules" to Gu Bei, but he didn't expect to be stuffed by Gu Bei with a "Hero".

After reading the script, what "Door Rules" was directly thrown into the back of Zhang Yimou's mind, and whether there will be this movie in this life is now unknown.

"Xiaobei!! You've got to keep a tight grip on the script! ”

Zhang Yimou only read the first draft today, and it is a literary script, and it needs to be revised again, when the two of them were chatting just now, he also put forward a lot of suggestions, and when it is time to revise, they need to be added.

Gu Bei was helpless, he, who was determined to be the shopkeeper, was going to start getting busy again.

On Sohu's side, although he didn't need to do anything, at the grassroots stage, Gu Bei didn't worry about handing over everything to others.

In the preparatory team of "Water Margin", Gu Bei, as the chief director, needs to arrange many things personally.

Now I've got another errand for myself.

The shopkeeper suddenly became a busy man, and it was really ......

Born to work hard!

Zhang Yimou left with the script, and he needed to go back and study it well.

Especially the three different stories told by different people in the script, how to arrange them so that the audience will not feel messy when they watch it.

What about Gu Bei?

Originally, I planned to go home after watching "Sunny Days", but now I have to revise the script of "Hero", so I can only work overtime in the company.