Chapter 94 Zhang Chen’s Lushan Conference

Chapter 94 Zhang Chen’s Lushan Conference

When Zhang Chen received the call, it was midnight in North America and daytime in Beijing.

"Congratulations, Boss~"

"Haha, I didn't expect that either."

"Boss, Lionsgate has contacted me about the script of "Orphan". I offered $500,000 and they agreed.”

"Congratulations, you've earned yourself a big bonus."

"Haha, I'm always so happy talking to you..."

"They also want to invite you to direct "Orphan's Revenge" "..."

"I think we have talked about this before"

"Well, I thought you would change your mind, then I will reject them."

"How's it going with New Line?"

"They also called me, but I didn't answer. They were not in a hurry before, but now I'm not in a hurry..."

"Haha "

"Oh, they called me again." At this time, Diane's phone showed another call coming in.

“Don’t pick it up yet, stretch them out for two days and let them know that every success is hard-won.”

"Haha, Boss, I like your way of doing things more and more."

"This is basically your way of doing things, okay? I just continued it..."

… …

North America, inside the New Line office

The staff heard the busy tone from the receiver and felt something bad: "Boss, she hung up on me."

"Hit me again~"

At this time, another person also raised his hand hurriedly: "Head, I found out that someone from Lions Gate made an appointment with Diane to meet tomorrow."

Pete in black A face: "Damn it, Lionsgate is trying to cut my hair off, no, we must not let this happen. These greedy vampires, it's not enough to have a "Saw", and they still want to take over everything? ”

Pete paced back and forth in the office anxiously. Zhang Chen was the first one he met, and the first one he talked to about "Eden Lake". No, he must not let such an opportunity pass. Slip away from hand.

At this time, the subordinate reported again: "Boss, no one answered Diane's phone."

Peter knew that the other party was deliberately trying to get rid of him in revenge for his delay a while ago. Diane is Zhang Chen's agent. Since Diane can't be contacted, she should contact Zhang Chen directly.

Peter has always been a decisive person, otherwise he would not have been able to promote his previous cooperation with Cheng Long.

He did what he thought of and immediately called Zhang Chen.

Not long after Zhang Chen hung up the phone with Diane, he received another call from an unknown number.

Looking at the number, it’s not from China.

As soon as the connection was connected, a broken Chinese sentence came out: "Hi, Zhang, I'm Pete~"

Zhang Chen looked at the phone in disbelief. Of course he could hear Pete's voice. It's just that when did this guy learn Chinese? He's still so bad.

"Hi, Peter, your Chinese is really good..."

Zhang Chen is acting against his conscience.

"Haha, thank you for the compliment, I recently learned it specially for you..."

Peter didn't understand what Chinese fake politeness meant at all, and he was still complacent.

"Zhang, it's like this. I think we had some misunderstandings before, but now, the "Eden Lake" project must be put on the agenda. I understand that you still have some demands of your own, and now you are already here North America has proven itself. We can negotiate on any conditions. Can you come to the United States? We will talk face to face. I am very sincere."

"OK, Pete, we are friends, since you are like this. Say, I will do as you wish, I hope you won’t let me go in vain.”

“Great, will you come over tomorrow?”

"No, no, no, I still have some things to deal with here, it will probably take a few days."

"Okay, but we agreed that you can't give it to others before we come to the conclusion of the "Lake Eden" project."

"Uh, this... okay." Zhang Chen Therefore it is difficult to act.

"OK, this is a promise between men. You can contact me directly when you come to the United States, or go to the company. Diane knows the location."

The phone hung up, Zhang Chen Show a victorious smile.

Peter even said the words "promise between men".

This matter has been wrangling for so long, and finally there is hope.

He wanted to rush to Hollywood immediately to finalize the matter, but that was not possible yet. He had to make some arrangements before leaving.

......

Huairou, Farmhouse

The script of "Dark Invasion 2" has been basically finalized, and the actors have almost been decided. Zhang Chen has to meet with him before going to the United States. See you all again.

The place was chosen by Cao Bingkun. It is a farmhouse where you can fish, barbecue, and ride horses.

“Kunzi, I haven’t seen you here for a long time~” The boss actually recognized Cao Bingkun.

"Brother Zhang, aren't I here? I've started filming recently and I'm very busy. We just have a party. I'm so greedy for you that I brought everyone here..."

"Don't worry, I won't embarrass you. You also know our craftsmanship. What do you want to eat for lunch?"

Cao Bingkun looked back at everyone, and everyone looked at Zhang Chen. Now Zhang Chen It has become the core of this small group.

"The place you choose is your decision. You definitely know what's delicious."

"Okay, Brother Zhang, you can prepare it for us. Rainbow trout and other things will be prepared. By the way, turn on the stove." Set it up, let’s grill it for fun first..."

Rainbow trout is a specialty of Huairou and is very famous in the capital.

This kind of fish is a cold-water fish and can only live in low-temperature fresh water. Huairou is located in the mountainous area of ​​​​the capital, with low temperatures and good water quality, making it very suitable for rainbow trout farming.

Gradually, rainbow trout has become a golden signature of Huairou, and people who travel here will basically taste rainbow trout.

"No problem."

Brother Zhang said cheerfully, "How about we have a grilled fish and a fish fillet? There are also freshly picked pepper leaves in the kitchen, and the rest will make you some farm dishes... ..."

"Okay, you can do it."

People in the capital love your words. Zhang Chen was not used to hearing it when he first came to the capital, but he gradually got used to it. .

Brother Zhang worked very quickly and finished the barbecue in a short time. The group sat down next to the stove.

There are a lot of people here today, and almost all the main creative staff of "Dark Invasion 2" are here.

Yang Xiaomi, Wang Luodan, Zeng Li, Ning Hao and his wife, Yue Xiaojun, Chen Xi, Lao Li and Dong Jianqiang.

The group was chatting and laughing, but Yang Xiaomi and Wang Luodan seemed a little reserved. The others were friends or had worked together on the first film. Only Yue Xiaojun was a newcomer like them, but he was Ning Hao's friend and had dinner together, so they were quite familiar with him.

Zhang Chen spoke first: "You two know everyone, right?"

"Yeah." The two of them nodded like kittens.

"Don't be restrained. We all get along well with each other. Our crew doesn't have as many things to do as other crews."

Zhang Chen said as he distributed the raw meat skewers on the plate to everyone. Everyone bakes together and chats while baking.

"The script is almost finalized. Do you want to read it?"

I have read the script several times, and the general framework has been decided long ago, and all the details have been modified.

And Xing Aina must have checked with Ning Hao when she revised it. Ning Hao, the director, had no objections, and neither did he.

"Speaking of which, are you really confident that you can leave the sequel to me?" Ning Hao suddenly asked.

Zhang Chen glanced at him: "Why do you ask?"

"I heard that "Dark Invasion" was a big hit in the United States and the box office was very good. It is broadcast everywhere in the news now. , wouldn’t it be better for you to direct the sequel of such a hit movie yourself?”

"Nonsense~"

We all play together every day. When Ning Hao opened his mouth, Zhang Chen knew what he was holding back.

"Don't be paranoid every day. I'll let you direct if I tell you to direct. I have other things to do. "Shark Beach" will be released soon~"

"Hahaha~"< br>
Ning Hao also felt that Zhang Chen would not go back on his words, but the reports in the past two days were too fierce to allow him to think too much.

Now it seems that Zhang Chen is still the same Zhang Chen.

A handful of mutton skewers had just been grilled, and Cao Bingkun, who had been busy there, greeted him from a distance, "Brothers, the dishes are almost ready, ready to serve..."

Zhang Chen and others stood up.

The dishes are all farm dishes, including rainbow trout dipped in horseradish, grilled rainbow trout, fried eggs with Chinese toon, tomatoes mixed with sugar, cucumbers, fried pepper sprouts, cold wild vegetables, dry-fried river shrimps, and the staple food is green onions. Fried pancake...

Zhang Chen had eaten rainbow trout in his previous life, and it was very delicious in his impression, but he only ate it once, and then he never saw it again.

This time it’s a relive.

Rainbow trout dipped in horseradish is a bit like salmon, but the fish meat is not as red and the way to eat it is similar.

Grilled rainbow trout Zhang Chen originally thought it was a grilled fish like Wanzhou grilled fish, but he didn't expect it to be dry grilled and sprinkled with cumin. The freshness of the fish is also delicious when paired with cumin.

While the group was eating and drinking, Wang Luodan and Yang Xiaomi winked at each other and both picked up their cups: "Director Zhang, I haven't congratulated you on the success of "Dark Invasion" in the United States. We Here’s to you~”

Before coming, Zhang Chen’s manager specially warned him that Zhang Chen is different now. He is a director with Hollywood achievements, so they must have a good relationship.

Zhang Chen raised his glass with a smile and took a sip with the two of them. He turned to look at Dong Jianqiang: "Brother Dong, how are you doing at the light recently?"

Dong Jianqiang gave a wry smile when he heard this. He stopped moving and shook his head: "It's not very good. I won't be afraid of making fun of you, brother. Zhang Zhao didn't let me get involved in the distribution of "Shark Beach" at all..."

Dong Jianqiang's smile looked like Somewhat bitter.

No one else knew why, but Zhang Chen knew that the last time Dong Laishun had hot pot, Dong Jianqiang complained to him about the newly appointed Zhang Zhao who made things difficult for him in every possible way.

"Then you might as well come to my place. I have more and more things on my hands recently, and I can't keep myself busy. Someone needs to keep an eye on the "Shark Beach" matter, and my new movie will be prepared soon. Chen Xi joined the group again..."

Dong Jianqiang hesitated for a moment, "Are you serious?"

"Of course it is, more real than pearls~"

Zhang Chen did not expect that Dong Jianqiang seemed to be willing to let go this time, and immediately patted his chest. ensure.

He is really hungry for talent now.

Others didn’t expect that they would start poaching people smoothly.

Yang Xiaomi's little head was even thinking that if she heard such a confidential matter, Director Zhang would not kill anyone and silence her.

Cao Bingkun is a joker. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Brother Dong, what's the point of spending so much light? How can a man live under others for a long time? If you don't leave me here, you will have your own place... ..."

"Definitely..."

Dong Jianqiang waved his hands quickly: "If you keep talking, I will go to Liangshan."

A table of people was killed by him. They both laughed.

Dong Jianqiang then said seriously: "Zhang Chen, please let me think about it."

"Okay~"

Zhang Chen saw that there was something going on and did not rush, but continued: "But I I'm really busy right now. Can you help me a little bit? I'll recruit a few screenwriters, and my business will get bigger and bigger in the future. I definitely can't do it by myself

In my vision, Star Entertainment's main business in the future is the production of movies and TV series. If it has the ability, it will get involved in distribution, but I am not prepared to get involved in the brokerage business.

So I want to organize the screenwriting department first. You can help me recruit a few screenwriters. If they are capable, the price can be higher.

I have a lot of ideas in my mind, and I need them to help me implement them into scripts. After that, I will sign some directors and let them shoot them. Of course, if Sister Na and Xiaojun are interested, they can also join. You guys should consider it..."

The amount of information Zhang Chen said was a bit large, and several people present looked at each other.

Ning Hao’s heart pounded, wasn’t what Zhang Chen said about him?

Turning his head, he saw this guy staring at him with a smile: "How about it, Haozi, do you want to sign in my company? Sister Na and Xiaojun are also together. If you join now, you can be considered a veteran..."

Ning Hao and his wife looked at each other. Not to mention, they were really excited.

“I can do it too?” Yue Xiaojun pointed at himself in disbelief.

"Why not? You also participated in "Dark Invasion 2", and your ability is obvious to all."

"Chenzi, are you serious?" Ning Hao couldn't believe it.

Zhang Chen was speechless and held his head. He had done so many bad things in his previous life, but no one believed him.

"What are you still hesitating about? Let's join."

At the critical moment, it was clear who was in charge in the family, and Xing Aina chased after the final decision.

"I'll join too."

Yue Xiaojun is afraid of leaving him behind. He knows better than anyone how difficult it is for screenwriters to get along in the industry. As long as half of the conditions given by Zhang Chen can be met He didn't even regret it.

Wang Luodan and Yang Xiaomi ate in silence with their heads lowered. Today's meal seemed to be an unusual one.

"Okay, Star Entertainment got three generals at the first Lushan meeting. It's gratifying."

At this time, he suddenly turned to look at Dong Jianqiang: "Brother Dong, please consider Are you ready?”

(End of this chapter)