The Wind of China Entertainment 2005

Chapter 457 Partners

On April 6th, Modu.

After publicity in Shanghai, Chengdu, and other cities, posters of "The Great Cause of Party Building" have been overwhelming, occupying the most prominent positions in major theaters and media.

On the eve of the 17th Magnolia Awards Ceremony, Lu Yuan returned to Shanghai alone and met up with Liu Shishi who had arrived the day before.

There are two tasks, one is to attend the event as an award guest, and the other is to promote the "Great Cause of Party Building" by the way.

At the airport, I accidentally met Han Sanping, who was also invited. The two had become familiar with each other while filming "The Founding of the Party".

Years ago, he visited his colleagues in the circle with gifts, including the other party.

It was also during that visit that he learned that Han Sanping's daughter was actually in Nortel's directing department, and that she was a classmate of the new director Wen Muye who signed a contract with him.

Han Sanping has a strong temper, a bad temper, gets angry easily, likes to curse, and is unpleasant to listen to.

When filming "The Great Cause of the Founding of the Party", executive producer Gao Chengsheng had been with him for many years, and was scolded by him in front of everyone, and finally ran away angrily.

“Although there is indeed some shoddy production in the industry, it is also a necessary stage in the development of the film industry.

"It's good to think so." Han Sanping patted his shoulder in agreement.

Han Sanping glanced at his expression and joked: "What, are you shocked?"

"Hey, don't mention it."

After leaving the airport, the two planned to find a place to have lunch first. Han Sanping received a call and asked a friend to meet up.

Products in any industry are uneven, showing a 28-20 pattern in quality distribution. This is not unique to the film industry. "

The two of them walked out while chatting.

“It’s all arrived at the end of May.”

Lu Yuan caressed his forehead with a slightly bitter expression: "There are many people who come to visit or contact us on the phone, but there are also many people who fish in troubled waters, not to mention those who are just empty talk. In fact, the quality of the content of the scripts that have been submitted is not satisfactory. Only one has been selected so far.”

It was almost noon when we got off the plane.

Lu Yuan waved his hand: "Before launching this plan, I anticipated that we might face this kind of situation.

"He is." Han Sanping nodded and did not ask any more questions.

"Do you have time, let's go together?" He turned around and asked.

Lu Yuan hesitated: "It's not appropriate."

"Just listen to that stuff, it's not allowed."

But for an actor to do such a thing rashly and without official endorsement, in his eyes, it's just a small show.

“When the film industrialization reform was launched in 2003, the national film box office was less than 10 billion yuan.

It was the rainy season at this time. Lu Yuan looked at the sky, which was gray, and said, "The weather forecast last night said it was cloudy with no rain."

"How is the progress of your Star Project? How many of the 100 million have been invested?"

Han Sanping wears the iconic black tunic suit and round-top cloth shoes.

It is no exaggeration to say that in China, if he stamps his foot, the entire film industry will tremble.

"With this weather, I guess it will rain later."

But going back eight years, Chinese movies were less than 10 billion. Now, after seven or eight years of hard work, they have reached 100 billion.

This is equivalent to a car traveling at high speed and an airplane taking off from the ground. The speed will only be faster in the future, and we will soon be the second in the world. "

Han Sanping walked in front, his pace slowing down: "The profits from "Thirty-three Days of Love" have been settled."

The development of every industry is gradual, just like a person must first go to the first floor and the second floor before he can go to the third floor. "

"Director Han is right." Lu Yuan agreed with a smile.

He admires Lu Yuan's starting point. Over the years, he has continued to support newcomers, guide younger generations, and explore more possibilities for the film and television industry.

Han Sanping was surprised: "Oh, I asked you to pick one, who handed it to you?"

"Xu Zheng." Lu Yuan answered truthfully.

Not only does it participate in the production of nearly half of the heavyweight Chinese films every year, it also monopolizes the right to introduce imported blockbusters.

"That's not it."

As for the endorsement by Yangliu at the press conference a few days ago, Lu Yuan did not mention it, and everyone knew it.

Eight years later, last year, the national box office exceeded 8 billion yuan. For a big country, 100 billion is indeed a small amount.

Ya Te is like a gangster.

It’s easy to understand, after all, it runs China Film Group, which is known as the “aircraft carrier” of film companies.

Of course, apart from filming, he is quite kind.

"It doesn't matter. I'm an outsider. I asked him to write a script at the beginning of the year. Let's go and have a look."

From Feng Xiaogang to Ning Hao. There are also Lu Chuan and others.
mixed reviews.

Han Sanping put his hands behind his back, straightened his waist unconsciously, and spoke quite confidently.

100 million may seem like a lot, but in today's world where film production costs are rising day by day, if you can't invest in a few movies and lose money, it will become a memory.

"Okay." He no longer refused.

The two got into a Volvo and sat down in the back seat.

Han Sanping opened the car window and asked, "You know there are three founders of New Oriental."

"Except for Yu Minhong, the other two are not sure." Lu Yuan pondered for a few seconds.

He knew that Yu Minhong was kidnapped by gangsters and robbed of his money. This was reported in the past few years and made a big fuss.

"And Xu Xiaoping and Wang Qiang." Han Sanping added with a smile.

Lu Yuan understood immediately: "You mean, the person you want to see later is one of the three of them?"

"Yes."

……

There are three founders of New Oriental, who were friends of Peking University.

In New Oriental's entrepreneurship, Yu is the helmsman, Xu is the brains of New Oriental, and Wang is the powerful person.

Therefore, the three people are called by the outside world: the troika of New Oriental, and they are the golden partners.

Wang Qiang has read the most, is the most principled, and never compromises on the company's values ​​and ideas.

Yu Minhong never challenges others, and never fights back when challenged. He is an old man...a management master and examination expert.

Xu Xiaoping, on the other hand, does as he pleases and is happy to deal with the media and students.

Each of them holds 33% of the shares and each performs his own duties. However, as the company becomes bigger, conflicts gradually become apparent.

In 2006, New Oriental was successfully listed, and the value of several partners doubled as a result.

However, Xu Xiaoping sadly left New Oriental due to differences in business philosophy.

After leaving New Oriental, Xu Xiaoping had nothing but money.

Later, I set up an investment fund and my career in the venture capital circle became smoother and smoother. However, I can never forget the entrepreneurial experience of the three of them in their early years.

At the beginning of the year, he met Han Sanping at a cocktail party.

No. 58 Yueyang Road, Celebrity Square Family Banquet, in the private room.

"Just like don't play mahjong with your mother-in-law, and don't go to bed with a woman who has more ideas than you do, when starting a business, don't partner with your best friend."

"Don't partner up with good friends?"

"Yes, in the early stages of starting a business, a partnership between friends can indeed ensure that everyone trusts each other and can use their strength in the same direction. But friends are more flexible because of feelings rather than rules, and there are often conflicts. Some unexpected problems arise and are difficult to solve.

Especially when everyone has achieved a little success and has achieved their own status, it becomes more and more obvious. In the end, they often break up on bad terms. Not only the business is not done, but also the friends are not made. "

At the dinner table, Xu Xiaoping talked eloquently.

He is in his early fifties, of medium build, with a big belly, a round face, a big nose, and glasses. He smiles and is very kind when he talks.

Lu Yuan discovered that this type of businessman has an absolute advantage. As long as he enters the chat session, he is always full of passion and is always the protagonist at the dinner table.

The words he spoke were also very down-to-earth and did not create a great sense of distance. He even did not shy away from the fact that he had been expelled from New Oriental.

On the way here, Lu Yuanlai learned that Han Sanping met Xu Xiaoping at a cocktail party at the beginning of the year.

After hearing him talk about his early entrepreneurial stories, I suggested making a movie that reflects the life of contemporary Chinese entrepreneurs.

Xu Xiaoping was also asked to write a script.

After rambling a few words, Xu Xiaoping took out a document from behind his back and said politely: "Mr. Han, I went to Hainan to retreat for two weeks. Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life. This is the script I wrote. Please correct me."

He took out another one and handed it over politely: "Teacher Lu, it's yours."

"Mr. Xu can't help it, just call me by my name." Lu Yuan hurriedly put down his chopsticks, stood up, bent down slightly, and took the script in his hand.

The script is set in New Oriental.

The name of the company in the story is New Dream, and the three protagonists, Cheng Dongqing, Meng Xiaojun, and Wang Yang, correspond to Yu, Xu, and Wang.

It's said to be a script, but it's actually a short story. The writing is very good, the rhetoric is gorgeous, and it's even a little pretentious.

In Lu Yuan's opinion, it's bullshit, and I believe Han Sanping feels the same way.

In fact, the most important thing in writing a script is the logical structure.

This was Xu Xiaoping's first contact with him. Xu Xiaoping wrote down almost all the deeds in his life, no matter how big or small, and all kinds of trivial matters.

It can be said that I know nothing about the overall control, rhythm, logic, and spiritual connotation of a script. The entire story is just dialogue and scenery description.

Out of the 136 scenes, Lu Yuan saw more than 70 scenes, and he still focused on the filial piety of the three male protagonists.

After the two of them finished reading, Xu Xiaoping asked confidently: "How is it? It's okay."

Han Sanping pretended to cough, lowered his head silently, picked up the water glass and took a sip.

Xu Xiaoping turned to look at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan pursed his lips and suddenly understood why Han Sanping called him here today. He was waiting here.

He considered it in his mind, gave a thumbs up, and smiled broadly.

"Mr. Xu, your literary talent is brilliant, your conception is exquisite, and your story is eloquently told. Cheng Dongqing, Meng Xiaojun, and Wang Yang are vividly written on the page. I just saw half of it, and I can only feel that it is subtly infected. It is a unique craftsmanship."

We didn't let him star, we just read the script. What's there to be afraid of? It was just a compliment anyway, and everyone was carrying the sedan chair.

Xu Xiaoping smiled and narrowed his eyes, very satisfied.

He laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Han, I am very optimistic about Teacher Lu. Otherwise, let him act in this drama. No one else can. I only recognize him."

Lu Yuan: "."

"Cough cough cough." Han Sanping held the cup, turned his head to one side, and coughed continuously.

Xu Xiaoping asked with concern: "Mr. Han?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Han Sanping waved his hand and glanced at Lu Yuan without any trace, no wonder he could take Shidi.

In his early years, he was transferred to Beijing Film Studio as deputy director. He faced problems such as aging staff and lack of filming funds.

At that time, there was only 27 in the account, and I couldn't even pay my salary.

Fortunately, he was unconventional and, along with a group of directors and screenwriters, he began to look for people to raise funds and make money.

He has never met anyone from all walks of life and from all walks of life.

At that time, he took Feng Xiaogang to find China's richest man, Mou Zhong.

Mou Zhongzhi opened his mouth and said: I will give you two hundred million... US dollars!
In the end, after several urgings, Mou Zhongzhi paid more than 80 yuan and became a prisoner. "China's richest man" became "China's top fraudster."

He has seen many businessmen like Xu Xiaoping.

After the business expanded to a certain level, they began to pay attention to the improvement of their own culture. They liked to preach scriptures everywhere, serve chicken soup, and talk about philosophical principles.

The bonus of the background of the times, the help of noble people, and the black box operation are never mentioned. They are fake and empty, and they are very confident.

Han Sanping met Xu Xiaoping's gaze and said with a smile: "The story is okay, but in order to be more dramatic, some parts need to be discussed with the director and slightly polished."

"Okay, okay, leave professional matters to professionals, I have no objection." Xu Xiaoping smiled even more cheerfully.

"Come on, let's drink." He poured himself a full glass.

Lu Yuan and Han Sanping also raised their glasses.

"Hiss, ah~"

Xu Xiaoping drank one cup without adding any food, and continued: "Mr. Han, it's settled, but among the three leading actors, I hope it will be Lu Yuan."

Lu Yuan: "."

Han Sanping looked at Lu and smiled slightly.

In the afternoon, at dusk, the 17th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards Ceremony was held in Shanghai.

The weather was unfavorable and the drizzle fell quietly, adding a bit of poetry to this event.

The organizer arranged for Lu Yuan and Liu Shishi to walk on the red carpet hand in hand, which is reasonable.

Before stepping onto the red carpet, the two sat in the car, with raindrops beating on the car window.

Liu Shishi chose a red long and exquisite dress today.

Generally, actresses will show off their figures on the red carpet in order to steal the limelight and attract attention.

The V-shaped neckline can be opened as low as possible to highlight the protrusions and show the graceful curves. In short, it can be as sexy as you like.

Ms. Liu is very conservative and doesn't dare because her boyfriend will be cruel to her.

The dressing style is more dignified. The pleats on the chest and the splicing of the side seams complement each other, making it look grand and elegant. Under the red tulle, the short legs are faintly visible.

"Did you receive a new movie while you were having a meal?" Liu Shishi took the man's hand out of his skirt for the nth time.

Lu Yuan nodded and put his hand through his skirt again.

"Pah!" She reached out and hit him angrily.

This guy changed his position, played with the tender flesh on her arm, held it with his palm, and shook it, rippling like tofu in water.

Liu Shishi rolled his eyes helplessly, gave up resistance, and snuggled into his arms.

"But you also said that the script is not very good, what if?" She was a little worried.

Lu Yuan rested his chin on her hair: "What are you thinking about? Xu Xiaoping is just an amateur, so the script must be changed. When we came out after dinner, Director Han said that he planned to ask Chen Kexin to read the script first."

The key point was that he didn't say that since Han Sanping invited him, he really couldn't refuse.

"Okay, as long as you know what's going on."

Miss Liu muttered, lowered her head and said, "Oh, take your hands off and you'll have to rearrange them later."

"Hey, why do I feel like you are padded?"

"Nonsense, no!!"

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(End of this chapter)