Chapter 219 Xu Kun’s decision
After hearing the conditions proposed by Wang Zhonglei, Xu Kun fell into a long silence.
At first, Wang Zhonglei just thought he was stunned by the big pie falling from the sky, so he simply crossed his legs and waited for Xu Kun to bow his head.
After all, in his opinion, Xu Kun had no reason to refuse this big pie, because this was basically a recommendation to help Xu Kun reach a higher level.
Now Xu Kun is almost at the peak of the second tier and not yet at the top tier, and is slightly inferior to the four major students - otherwise the media would not be discussing who he should replace, but would directly rearrange the four major students.
And as long as he becomes the male protagonist of Feng's comedy and performs well in it, it will be a matter of minutes to stand on the front line.
Not to mention the big gimmick of ‘Heir to the Mantle’.
But Wang Zhonglei was contentedly for a while, but found that Xu Kun was not confused, but hesitant.
With such good conditions, why should you hesitate? !
Wang Zhonglei was puzzled at first, and then after thinking about it from Xu Kun's perspective, he suddenly realized: "Are you worried about becoming Lu Chuan's second best?"
Xu Kun did not answer this question, but asked: "Why did Director Feng agree to be the producer of this film?"
"Firstly, Director Feng is very optimistic about your book. Secondly, it's because of the relationship between Director Feng and Teacher Ge. Thirdly, it's because we in Huayi have this need. It can be said that the time, place and people are right."
After a little explanation, Wang Zhonglei advised again: "Don't be stupid. Although the incident of Lu Chuan being occupied by Jiang Wenjiu became a laughing stock, it has still been rated as one of the top ten in the world by American magazines. Young director?
Besides, your situation is different from Lu Chuan. He was a director who was held hostage by an actor, so he became a laughing stock. It is an old tradition in the director circle for senior directors to support young directors and act as producers to protect them. Even if there are some rumors, it must be true. It's not Lu Chuan's fault. "
Xu Kun was silent for another moment, and then asked again: "Then if I agree to this condition, when will the filming of this movie start?"
Hearing what Xu Kun said, Wang Zhonglei breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It will be after next year's summer vacation. Director Feng's next film is going to be placed in the summer holiday. Naturally, your New Year's film will be placed in the New Year's holiday at the end of the year. ”
That won't be released until the end of next year.
Xu Kun finally made a decision in his heart, and immediately shook his head slowly and said: "I am very grateful for Director Feng's kindness, but I don't bother to do it."
"You disdain?!"
Wang Zhonglei did not hold back his emotions. He stood up subconsciously and his voice broke: "Do you know what a rare opportunity this is?!"
Xu Kun smiled, leaned on the sofa and said, "You also said that I made myself famous. Now that you ask me to take advantage of Director Feng, I really can't accept it."
"you!"
Wang Zhonglei almost couldn't hold back and yelled, "It's okay for professional directors to be pretentious. Why are you, a layman, so pretentious?"
However, signing Xu Kun as soon as possible is not only the consensus of the big and small kings, but also the conditions set by Feng Xiaogang - it is not just someone who can write a book and make Feng Xiaogang agree to be a shooter. In addition to Huayi's pressure, there is also Ge You The affection is in it.
So Wang Zhonglei finally suppressed his anger and persuaded him with sincerity: "If you are really this material, Director Feng will definitely be happy to let you perform. With your uncle Ge, can we still trick you?"
Xu Kun believed 70% of this.
But even if Feng Xiaogang is willing to stand by and watch, who in the outside world will believe it?
In Wang Zhonglei's view, letting Feng Xiaogang supervise the production was to support Xu Kun, but in Xu Kun's view, this was not the case, because he was sure that "The Journey" would definitely be a hit.
If you don't want to be a director, that's fine. If you want to write, direct, and act yourself, and then invite such a supreme emperor to join the team, which will greatly reduce your own dividends, isn't that just a big injustice? !
And if according to Huayi's intention, "People on the Road" will be placed at the end of next year, then all the preparations he made for "The Domineering President Falls in Love with Me" will be compromised.
Unless "The Boss" is also released at the end of next year.
But if this happens, it's okay for Lao Jia and Hua Yi, but the boss of the carrot juice factory might jump off the building in a hurry.
The most important thing is that Xu Kun doesn't want to wait that long, let alone be regarded as Lu Chuan's second!
So he calmly made his own conditions: "Mr. Wang, don't be impatient. Do you think this can work? I don't need Director Feng to help me get on the horse and give me a ride. I don't even need Huayi's investment - of course. If Huayi wants to invest, I welcome it.
As long as Huayi can make every effort to ensure the announcement and distribution of "The Lost Journey" during the Lunar New Year period after the Spring Festival this year, I will agree to sign the actors with Huayi. "
Xu Kun's ambition was also aroused by Hua Yi. He originally wanted to cooperate with Liu Haibo.
But since it’s a movie I’ve seen before, as long as I follow the original atmosphere, it won’t be too different, right?
"This..." Wang Zhonglei did not expect that Xu Kun would offer such conditions. On the surface, the price Huayi had to pay was greatly reduced.
But the problem is, rather than bringing Xu Kun under its banner, Huayi actually hopes to have a Feng comedy as a guarantee.
He asked helplessly: "Is this necessary? I have always thought that you are young and mature, why are you acting like a teenager?"
"You're still called a young man if you're not full of energy?"
Xu Kun smiled slightly, said a classic line, and then said: "One more thing, I hope our contract can be discussed after the movie is officially released."
This is another condition that Huayi doesn't want to agree to.
But Xu Kun is not an unknown person now. He also has the TV drama distribution channel Beijing and Taiwan. He has food in hand and is not worried. If he wants to delay it, Huayi will not be able to force him to drink water.
Wang Zhonglei stared at Xu Kun for a while and said suspiciously: "Are you really so confident in the comedy script you wrote?"
Wang Zhonglei is not worried that Xu Kun will deceive him. After all, Xu Kun is not a fool. With Huayi's influence, if he really breaks out, it will definitely not be a problem to ban him in the circle for a few years.
Therefore, the condition of signing a contract after the film is released is obviously an attempt to use the film's performance to boost one's own worth.
Xu Kun laughed and said: "Not only the movie, I also have confidence in this TV series, and this TV series and the movie complement each other, so I don't want to delay the movie until the end of next year."
After Wang Zhonglei heard this, he stared at Xu Kun seriously for a while, and then said: "I can't make the decision on this matter alone, but Huayi will give you an answer as soon as possible."
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After sending Wang Zhonglei downstairs and watching him get into the car and drive away, Xu Kun walked back leisurely, wondering how to deal with Lao Jia.
Originally, he wanted to collaborate with Liu Haibo, so that Liu Haibo and Chen Xuebin could be responsible for the preliminary preparations, and he could also find time to complete "Seeing Words Like Faces".
But now that it has been changed to self-writing, directing and acting, many things can only be done by oneself. Naturally, "Seeing Words Like Faces" can only be handed over to others.
As we all know, Lao Jia attaches great importance to this variety show, and even once wanted Xu Kun to give up "The Boss" and film "Seeing Words as Faces" first.
If he rejects this, even if Lao Jia doesn't fall out, he will definitely feel uncomfortable in his heart.
For the sake of brotherly harmony, we must find a way to shift the blame.
EMMM~
It seems that we can only summon our ‘Gan Jiumei’ to appear!
Gan Min is also a self-motivated person. Taking advantage of the fact that the filming of "The Boss" is not busy these days - mainly thanks to Liu Shishi - he first breaks down the key points of "Seeing Words as Faces". Teach her the truth, and then encourage her to shoulder heavy responsibilities.
When the time comes, Lao Jia's girlfriend will take charge of it herself, and Xu Kun, the instigator, will control it remotely. Lao Jia has no reason to lose his temper anymore, right?
With this in mind, Xu Kun took out his cell phone and prepared to contact Gan Min. However, before he could even find the phone book, the phone started ringing.
When I saw the caller, it turned out to be Jiang Yiyan.
Hmm~
When the time comes, let Jiang Yiyan also help, and she will be even more comfortable with remote command.
With this in mind, Xu Kun answered the phone, and then heard Jiang Yiyan say excitedly: "Brother Kun! Lu Xing and Su Youpeng had a fight on the set, and they almost made a move. What do you think I should do now? Should I stand by Lu Xing?" Over here?”
"What should I do? Salad!"
Xu Kun said speechlessly: "Do you still want to be angry?"
"Of course I do!"
"Then you are rushing to add fuel to the fire? If the crew really breaks up, what good will it do to you? Just listen to Lao Liu in everything, and don't worry about anything else!"
(End of chapter)