Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 267 An Extra Favor Debt

The next day, at Warner's daily regular meeting, Richardson suddenly made a proposal that shocked everyone, including Ashley.

"I have watched the "Mission Impossible" filmed by Mr. Lin yesterday. The 500 yuan screen is too little. I think it should be increased to 3000 yuan, and this movie is fully worthy of being released in the United States."

After Ashley and David listened to Richardson's words, they raised their heads and looked at him in surprise almost at the same time.

If it wasn't Richardson sitting across from them, they would definitely think that the person who said this was a lunatic.

"The 3000 yuan screen, are you hungover? It's really unheard of for a movie with an investment of 1000 million US dollars and it's still Xiangjiang to be allocated a 3000 yuan screen."

Ashley hadn't spoken yet, but David spoke to Richardson first.

You must know that such a specification can only be possessed by top-level production, Richardson's proposal is simply a joke to David.

Knowing he had no chance of convincing David, Richardson turned his head to Ashley, since he, not David, was making the call.

"George, although I don't know what's wrong with you, you should be very clear that it is impossible for me to allocate 3000 yuan to this movie."

Warner also has its own movies in theaters. It is impossible for Ashley to withdraw those movies and give Lin Daoqiu the screen.

"Ashley, please trust my professional judgment, this movie will definitely be a hit, because it is the best movie I have seen in recent years, bar none."

Ashley wouldn't even bother to talk about it that way, but Richardson was the head of the production department, so he could tell if a movie was good or bad.

And seeing how excited he was, it shouldn't seem like he was lying, and there was no need for him to lie.

"Ashley, although I don't know if he drank too much, but I'm sure, if you put a 3000 yuan screen on this show, you will definitely lose a lot of money by then."

David is determined to prevent this from happening, because in his opinion, even giving Lin Daoqiu 500 yuan for a screen is too much.

And it's not just David who sees it this way, many directors who support him also nod.

"I don't agree with having so many screens for this show, and David is right."

"How could a Xiangjiang movie be successful in Hollywood? Maybe I can think about it if the starring role is Bruce Lee."

Two directors have already stood up to support David, and even Ashley cannot ignore the opinions of these two directors.

"Ashley, please trust my professional judgment. I am willing to take my position as a guarantee. If this movie does not get a good box office, I am willing to resign and take responsibility."

Richardson's move shocked everyone at the scene again. They didn't expect him to work so hard for a Xiangjiang movie.

Even David was surprised, but since Richardson supported it, he must oppose it to the end.

"I firmly oppose it. George is threatening us at all. I don't think he is suitable to stay in the position of head of the production department."

In the conference room, those who supported George and those who opposed him began to quarrel, and everyone argued hard not to give an inch.

The more Ashley heard it, the more he frowned. On the one hand, he was the director of the production department he admired the most, and on the other hand, he was under pressure from the directors, which made it difficult for him to make a decision.

"Adjourn the meeting for 10 minutes, George, come to my office."

Ashley decided to have a good talk with Richardson, hoping to change his mind.

The two left the meeting room and came to Ashley's office. When the door closed, Ashley finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"Do you know that what you said is very childish? You are the director of Warner's production department, not a street punk. I am really disappointed by your actions."

It seems that Ashley is very dissatisfied with Richardson's use of his position as a bet. He feels that the other party's approach is simply a joke.

"Mr. President, please believe me. I am absolutely not drunk or talking nonsense. I am very confident in this movie. It will definitely get a very good box office."

Richardson was still unwilling to back down even at this point, which caused Ashley a headache.

At this moment, the room suddenly fell silent, and the two of them just looked at each other without speaking.

After a full 3 minutes, Ashley moved first.

He sighed first, then shook his head.

"Are you sure this movie can really get a good box office?"

It sounds like Ashley was persuaded by Richardson.

"Yes, President, this movie is an epoch-making action movie. It is no exaggeration to say that the level of this movie has surpassed all the current Hollywood action movies."

Seeing Richardson's sudden firm eyes, Ashley began to hesitate.

After all, the other party was also a producer trained by himself, so Ashley would naturally not doubt his ability, but the risk of this matter was too high.

If the show fails to get a good box office by then, Richardson will definitely not be responsible.

I'm afraid that when the time comes on the board of directors, David and the few directors who support him will point the finger at themselves.

"President, please trust me once, I am really confident in this drama."

Richardson knew Ashley was hesitating, and there seemed to be some hope in the matter.

"A 3000 yuan screen is impossible, but I can try to add a 2000 yuan screen to it. This is already the limit of what I can do."

It looks like Ashley is going to help him for his own sake.

"Thank you, President, you can rest assured, because this drama will definitely not let you down."

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"The president promised to allocate 2000 yuan to you for the screen. But if the box office does not reach 500 million yuan in the first week, I will resign and take responsibility."

When I saw Richardson again, the other party brought him good news.

"How can you ask me to thank you?"

Lin Daoqiu knew that Richardson should be credited for being able to add 2000 yuan to the screen this time.

"Since you feel embarrassed, then remember that you owe me a favor."

Richardson seems to have thought that Lin Daoqiu would say this
For some reason, Lin Daoqiu always felt that the other party seemed to be waiting for him to say this.

But he didn't intend to turn his face and deny anyone, so Lin Daoqiu just nodded.

"No problem, I owe you this favor."

The other party used his position to help him get a 2000 yuan screen, and he had to owe this debt of favor no matter what.

Because of publicity, Lin Daoqiu left first, leaving only Carls and Richardson on the scene.

"You paid so much just to make him owe you a favor?"

Kars and Richardson have been friends for many years, but what he did this time made Kars unable to understand.

As for Kars' doubts, Richardson just smiled.

"Cars, to tell you the truth, everyone thought I was crazy, but in fact you were all wrong, because this time I made money, and it was the kind that made a lot of money."

(End of this chapter)