Chapter 289 Riding a donkey and reading the songbook
Li Chen did not refuse Mrs. Xiang’s kindness on the spot.
Li Lianjie’s eyes flashed on the side. In fact, he didn’t want to come tonight.
But he couldn't resist Xiang Hua's attitude of not refusing.
With his current status in the Chinese film industry, Xiang Huacheng is the only one who can speak to him in a commanding tone.
This is a debt of favor, so many people would rather owe money than owe a favor.
Money is easy to repay, but love is hard to repay.
Li Lianjie glanced at Liu Dehua opposite him again and sighed inexplicably.
Both of them are the same.
Xiang Huaru took over what his wife said: "Director Li's big moves this year are dazzling and overwhelming."
"I am very impressed by the acquisition of New Line, the support for charity and the Olympics, and the cooperation with Zhejiang TV Station."
Li Chen said with a smile: "Mr. Xiang is too polite. I am also in the entertainment industry. "Mr. Xiang is a man of all-round development, and not everyone can afford the Shama Apartment."
Xiang Hua smiled restrainedly: "Director Li has won the award."
Liu Dehua also laughed and said: "Li Chen, please don't be humble. The "Report of Nomination" that Li Lianjie and I put together is not worth it now." Half of the box office of your movie "Let's Take a Bow"
Speaking of this, although Li Lianjie's expression remained unchanged, he pursed his lips.
His "The Mummy 3" was completely beaten by "The Mummy".
The box office of Duan Gong Bar has exceeded 400 million, and there are still about 11 million in the box office every day.
This is equivalent to the first-day domestic box office of his "The Mummy 3".
This wave of Olympic dividends has made Li Chen feel real.
Although the global box office of "Take a Bow" is definitely not comparable to his "The Mummy 3".
But the cost of "The Mummy 3" of US$145 million is there.
When it comes to profits, "The Mummy 3" is still not as good as "Take a Bow, Dad"!
Yang Siwei also smiled and said: "Yes, boss, don't be humble. Excessive humility is pride."
Xiang Tai held Yang Siwei's arm affectionately and said with a smile: "Still Thinking can speak well. Looking at the entire Chinese film industry now, Director Li wants to be ranked second. Who dares to be ranked first? Are you right? ”
Li Lianjie just nodded and smiled, and Liu Dehua agreed with him.
Li Chen smiled and said nothing when he saw how many people lifted the sedan chair so high.
More than half an hour later, a waiter in a suit and leather tie came in and said, "Mr. Xiang, excuse me, the banquet is ready. You can sit down."
Xiang Hua He stood up and said, "Director Li, please."
The restaurant is opposite the living room, and you can reach it in less than two steps.
Xiang Huaru asked Li Chen for his opinion and opened a bottle of red wine.
Everyone at the banquet was talking about the film and television industry.
Xiang Zuo took the initiative to toast several glasses of wine to everyone present.
Li Lianjie and Hua Tsai are both his elders.
One is a master and the other is an uncle.
Although Li Chen is not an elder, he is definitely considered his senior if his debut time and fame are calculated.
Xiang Huaru also drank several glasses of wine and smiled at Li Chen: "Director Li, do you think it is possible for my son to take over from his master?"
Li Chen thought to himself that he finally got to the point.
Li Chen glanced at Xiang Zuo, who was sitting next to Li Lianjie with his head held high.
Everyone at the table focused their attention on Li Chen’s face.
"Succession? How to take over?"
"If you just become a martial arts star, then it shouldn't be a big problem."
"But if you want to become a kung fu superstar, there is basically no possibility. "
Yang Siwei took a sip of orange juice as if nothing had happened, and secretly said in his heart: "The boss really didn't give any face to my father and son."
Xiang Huaru didn't expect Li Chen either. would say so.
The scene was a little awkward for a while, but it was Andy Lau who came out to smooth things over. "Zuo is still young. What Li Chen means is that Xiang begets Xiang Tai. There is no need for Zuo to compete with Cheng Long and Li Lian Jie."
Yang Siwei also smiled and said : "Brother Hua is right. In addition to their own talents, I personally think that the times make heroes."
"But the situation now is no longer the same as before."
On the other hand, Xiang Zuo was young and unconvinced and asked Li Chen directly: "Does Director Li think my kung fu is poor or is it because of something else?"
Li Chen chuckled: "I'm not talking about you alone. This is caused by the general environment. The two of them can become internationally renowned Kung Fu superstars."
"Time is destiny, and the timing is the same The right place and the right people are indispensable, no matter how good the skills are, they are limited to special effects."
Li Chen's words tonight were like a bucket of cold water pouring over Xiang Zuo's head.
Li Lianjie patted Xiang Zuo's shoulder and said with a smile: "I don't think so. You are still young and your golden period of fighting is still twenty years away."
"Twenty years" No one can predict what will happen in the new year, don’t be discouraged, the master is optimistic about you.”
Mrs. Xiang was also there, patting her son on the shoulder and smiling: "Master Qi and Director Li both have valid opinions."
"Don't be discouraged, as long as you want to become a Kung Fu superstar like your master."
"Your father and I, your master, and even Director Li will all support you, don't you think so?"
Although Mrs. Xiang was asking everyone present, her eyes were Staring at Li Chen.
Li Chen was noncommittal, but Liu Dehua and Yang Siwei beside him laughed and said: "Mrs. Xiang is right, she is right."
When Xiang Huaru saw that Li Chen was silent, he changed his tone and said, "I would like to ask Director Li if there are any action films in your company's film list next year."
"I've always been straightforward when talking. , Just tell me if you have anything, don’t be offended by Director Li.”
Li Chen nodded: “Mr. Xiang continues, I’m listening.”
Xiang Hua said: “If there is any. , I hope Director Li can give my son a protagonist.”
“If not, I am willing to pay 50 million to ask Director Li to write a book for Zuo.”
Yang Sisi swallowed secretly and thought to himself: "50 million is equivalent to twice the boss's screenwriting fee."
"It's really rich, but this boss Xiang seems to have ignored that the boss is not short of money at all."
Li Chen glanced at Xiang Hua, and Li Lianjie wanted to say something to help him.
But Xiang Huaru raised his hand to stop him: "Don't get me wrong, Director Li. I only offered 50 million to show my sincerity and had no other meaning."
"If Director Li thinks that I If your sincerity is not enough, I can add more.”
Li Chen smiled softly, gently picked up the red wine glass between his index finger and ring finger and shook it: "Although Romanee-Conti is expensive, it is just a commodity, and a commodity has a price."
"But mine Scripts are not commodities. I will not write them for money. Even if Mr. Xiang adds a zero, I will still say this."
"Thank you, Mr. Xiang, for your sincerity and hospitality tonight. It's not too early, I think we should just stop here today, right?"
Li Lianjie looked at Li Chen with bright eyes and said in a rising tone: "Director Li, Xiang Sheng has never asked for help, so you can't. Make an exception? "
Liu Dehua knew Li Chen's character very well, but he didn't think so highly of himself like Li Lianjie and spoke rashly.
Li Chen smiled and said: "Mr. Li, if there is one, there are two. I don't want to break my own rules."
Xiang Huaru raised his hand again and interrupted Li Lianjie who was hesitating to speak: "Okay. , Director Li is right, there is no reason for me to break my own rules, I am presumptuous.”
“But there are suitable roles or they are not suitable like "Sage" and "The Gunslinger". Director Li should give priority to our Chinese films for mainland films.”
“Our cooperation has been very pleasant the first two times, and I hope we can continue in the future.”
Xiang Taiye. He laughed and said: "My husband is right. It would be great if Rongchen Pictures could reach a comprehensive cooperation with China News"
After sending Li Chen and Yang Siwei to the car, Xiang Hua and the others returned to the waiting room.
As soon as Li Lianjie sat down, he smiled and said: "People in the circle say that Li Chen is crazy. I haven't realized it after seeing him a few times before."
"Today I got a glimpse of the true face of Mount Lu. ”
Liu Dehua did not Following Li Lianjie's words, he instead asked Xiang Hua: "What does Xiang Sheng plan to do?" Proportionate.”
(End of this chapter)