Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 1456 Throw a difficult problem to the other party

It has been two days since Lin Daoqiu arrived on Treasure Island, and Song Yaolian had already received the news of his arrival on Treasure Island.

Because "Royal Senior Sister" was sold well in Asia before, it really helped Baodao gain a little attention abroad.

This made Song Yaolian very happy, and he also regarded it as his own political achievement.

However, Song Yaolian did not forget that Lin Daoqiu promised last year that he would open a new play in Baodao this year, with Brigitte Lin as the protagonist.

And this time the target is not only in Asia, Song Yaolian thinks that this year's drama should be aimed at major foreign markets.

Making money or not is not the focus of Song Yaolian's consideration. What he cares most about is how far this drama can radiate, how many people it will affect, and how much attention it will bring to Baodao.

As long as more and more people can see this drama and see Treasure Island, Song Yaolian will be very happy even if he loses a large sum of money.

And not only him, I believe that Li Zhengnan and the one above him should think the same way.

On the third day after arriving in Baodao, Lin Daoqiu officially visited Song Yaolian in his office.

When the door of Song Yaolian's office opened, the other party had already walked around the desk and stood in front, waiting for Lin Daoqiu.

"Long time no see, Chief Song."

"Mr. Lin looks flushed. It seems that he must have brought me good news today."

After the two shook hands, Song Yaolian invited Lin Daoqiu to sit on the sofa next to him.

"Director Song really guessed right, this time I came here for the movie I mentioned last year."

Song Yaolian had already guessed Lin Daoqiu's intention for coming, and he also hoped that the filming of this movie could start as soon as possible, and then it would be shown in Hollywood and other influential foreign countries as soon as possible.

After all, there are a lot of internal affairs in Baodao, and Song Yaolian certainly hopes that they can win more international power.

But he would never say these words to Lin Daoqiu, after all, the other party was just an outsider, and it was just a pawn they could use.

"We have been waiting for this drama for a long time. If Mr. Lin doesn't come again, I'm afraid I will go to Xiangjiang to find you."

Song Yaolian was indeed in a hurry, but asking him to go to Xiangjiang to talk about this drama with Lin Daoqiu in person probably didn't even need to think about it.

After all, he was in a high position at a young age, and there were so many things at hand that he couldn't handle them all. How could he go to Xiangjiang to find Lin Daoqiu for a movie.

"Actually, I came here today to discuss with Director Song. I hope that the related matters of this drama can be settled as soon as possible, and then I can start to start the film as soon as possible."

Of course Song Yaolian hoped that Lin Daoqiu could start the machine as soon as possible, so he nodded immediately.

"Since Qingxia was originally scheduled to be the leading role in this drama, the budget of this drama cannot be low. If the target is the global market, then the production cost will be around [-] million US dollars."

Hearing Lin Daoqiu's words, Song Yaolian couldn't help showing a look of astonishment even though he was mentally prepared.

Only Lin Daoqiu can do this kind of thing with [-] million US dollars to make a movie.

If it were another director, let alone [-] million U.S. dollars, even a [-] million Hong Kong dollar production fee would be unimaginable.

"What's wrong with Director Song? Is there something wrong with my words?"

Song Yaolian shook his head quickly when he heard that, although he was shocked to the core, he still pretended to be calm.

If Lin Daoqiu knew that he was frightened by what he said, wouldn't he be underestimated by the other party.

Song Yaolian would absolutely not, and it was absolutely impossible to let this happen, so he forced himself to calm down quickly.

"I just thought of something suddenly, Mr. Lin continued."

Song Yaolian casually found an excuse to divert the conversation.

Lin Daoqiu actually guessed that Song Yaolian must have been frightened by the budget he said, but he would not expose this matter.

"As long as the [-] million budget can be passed as soon as possible, then the filming of this movie can also start as soon as possible. Of course, I hope that Baodao will do its best to help assist in the filming of this movie."

Lin Daoqiu not only wants money, but also people from Baodao. In a word, you have to prepare everything I want.

If it were other directors, no matter what Lin Daoqiu said, he would never dare to mention it in front of Song Yaolian.

It was Lin Daoqiu who had the guts to demand so much from Song Yaolian, and he belonged to the uncompromising type.

"Mr. Lin, I want to clarify one thing first. How much do you plan to invest in this movie?"

If the production cost is [-] million US dollars, what Song Yaolian wants to know is how much Lin Daoqiu plans to invest in it.

If he is willing to share half of the funds, then Song Yaolian will naturally be able to persuade the higher-ups to spend 5000 million US dollars to invest in this drama.

"Me? I don't plan to invest in this drama, I will act as the producer and screenwriter, and Baodao will be responsible for the investment of this drama."

Song Yaolian was stunned by Lin Daoqiu's answer. The other party wanted Baodao to bear all the investment for this film. You must know that it was [-] million US dollars, which is not a small sum.

For a moment Song Yaolian didn't know what to say, he looked at Lin Daoqiu for a long time and couldn't say a word.

"Director Song? What's wrong with you?"

Lin Daoqiu found that Song Yaolian looked at him silently, so he asked curiously.

Song Yaolian first uttered an oh, then got up and walked towards the bookshelf, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a while, Song Yaolian stood still, then turned around and said to Lin Daoqiu.

"Mr. Lin, this matter is too sudden. I need to ask the higher authorities for instructions. How about we discuss the next thing after I ask for instructions?"

It is impossible for Song Yaolian to make a movie with [-] million US dollars. In the end, it is up to Li Zhengnan or even the one above to make a decision.

"Understood, since Director Song said so, then I will go back and wait for the good news."

Lin Daoqiu had already guessed that Song Yaolian would not agree to his request. He came to the other party today just to pose a difficult problem to Song Yaolian and the others to see if they would accept it.

If the other party does not accept the offer, then it is not my own problem whether to make this movie or not.

But if the other party really accepts the offer, Lin Daoqiu is also very happy, because the [-] million US dollars will become the research funding of Magic Studio.

As for what kind of thing this movie will be made into, even Lin Daoqiu himself can't imagine it. Anyway, it's impossible to make money at the box office, it just depends on how bad the loss is.

　Thank you, Xiao Guangzai for your monthly ticket!mwah! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

　　
　
(End of this chapter)