It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 128 Second Battalion Commander!Where's your fucking Italian cannon!
Chen Fei is an impatient person. Whenever he thinks of something, he can't help but want to do it immediately.

Early the next morning, he didn't even eat. After saying hello to the old man, he walked directly to the next village.

As the poorest poverty-stricken county in Shanxi Province, what is most lacking here is money. What is most lacking are those dilapidated old houses and some old sites left over from the Anti-Japanese War.

From a distance, Chen Fei saw the crew of "Bright Sword" having breakfast.

The crew completely followed the old style of eating from a big pot and set up a marching pot in a large yard, and everyone ate from the same pot.

Most of the filming of this kind of anti-war drama is like this. Although it is a bit difficult, the atmosphere is very good and there are no complicated rules and regulations of the big crew.

Chen Fei walked into the set without even saying hello.

There were many extras here eating, and he blended in with the crowd, not conspicuous at all, looking like an ordinary villager.

He took a large porcelain bowl, scooped out a large bowl of vegetables, and followed the others to grab a large steamed bun. Chen Fei moved closer to Li Youbin while eating.

"This big pot of rice is full of flavor, comfortable to eat, and long-lasting."

Listening to the voice next to his ears, Li Youbin didn't pay attention at first, and responded with a smile: "It's true, when you take a bite of the vermicelli, the taste is simply amazing!"

As he spoke, he turned his head subconsciously, wondering who was talking to him.

It was okay not to look at it, but the moment he saw Chen Fei's face clearly, Li Youbin almost threw the bowl in his hand.

"Hey? Director Chen! Why are you here!"

The shouts attracted the attention of many people.

Director Zhang Qian, assistant director He Wei, actor He Zhengjun, producers, producers, etc. all swarmed over.

Everyone was holding large porcelain bowls in their hands, with surprised looks on their faces and disbelief on their faces!

Following Li Youbin's shout, everyone recognized Chen Fei's identity and hurriedly greeted him.

As the producer of "Bright Sword", Liu Yanming, the founder of Hairun Film and Television Company, reached out to Chen Fei with some excitement: "Director Chen, you are here to welcome me from afar."

Although everyone present was at least one year older than Chen Fei, no one would regard him as a junior.

Are you kidding me?
Facing the youngest commercial film director in China, who is also a director of the billion-dollar box office club who can write scripts, who dares to show off?

"Haha, I didn't expect to be recognized by you so quickly."

Chen Fei smiled happily. He really liked the atmosphere of the "Bright Sword" crew.

Li Yunlong, Political Commissar Zhao, Kong Erluzi, Chu Yunfei, and the brigade commander wearing round glasses...

It is no exaggeration to say that these people are all Chen Fei's idols!

Even though he became a being with a higher status than these people after his rebirth, it did not stop his respect and love for the actors in front of him at all.

Compared with those young freshmen who pronounce "1234" while filming, these are the actors who can really hold the spotlight in the domestic film and television industry!

"Second Battalion Commander! Where's your damn Italian cannon! Pull me up here! Fire!"

Whenever he thinks of this line, Chen Fei will always feel moved by it!
This fucking thing is called an anti-war drama!
This is the fucking ceiling!
What kind of crap are those anti-war dramas?

Except Yan Shuangying...

After chatting for a while, everyone learned that Chen Fei's hometown was actually from the next village.

Director Zhang Qian was a little surprised, "I really didn't expect it. If I had known that Director Chen's hometown was here, we should have visited when we first came here."

"No need to be so polite." Chen Fei waved his hand with a nonchalant look on his face, "I just came back. I heard that the crew of "Bright Sword" is filming here, so I came over to visit the team."

The assistant director He Wei suddenly asked curiously: "Do you plan to stay for a few days when Director Chen comes back this time? Or will you just take a look and leave?"

Chen Fei didn't mean to conceal his whereabouts, "I'm going to stay for a few days and go to Northwest China with Teacher Li Youbin on the 20th."

number 20?Li Youbin?Going to the Northwest?

Everyone invariably turned their attention to Li Youbin standing aside, very curious.

"It only takes two or three days to play a guest role for Director Chen." He had already told Zhang Qian about this.

Zhang Qian agreed without much thought. Although the scene would be delayed for two or three days, it was still a gimmick for the actor of "Bright Sword" to guest star in Chen Fei's new movie. I believe it can arouse a lot of popularity.

The investment in "Bright Sword" is only 800 million, but it has to film 30 episodes.

Excluding actors' pay, post-production, props, etc., publicity funds are really limited.

If Li Youbin can become popular, he can indirectly promote "Bright Sword", so why not?

While chatting, everyone ate.

They are all old men, and there is nothing to be polite about. Everything is done in a "casual" style.

After dinner, the crew started filming.

Chen Fei did not leave, but curiously squatted behind the monitor and observed the filming of the scene.

It was his first time to see the filming scene of such an anti-war drama. It was quite interesting to see a group of people running all over the mountains and plains.

But as he looked at it, he suddenly felt a little puzzled!
These extras had just finished playing the Eighth Route Army. As soon as they took off their clothes, they put on the costumes of the Japanese soldiers again.

What is this situation?

Reusing dead people?

Next to him, He Wei, who had just finished her guest appearance as "Brigadier", explained in a low voice with some embarrassment: "To make Director Chen laugh, the crew's funds are a little tight, so we can only save some money."

"Understand, reason..."

Chen Fei nodded subconsciously, but as he was speaking, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind!
The crew is strapped for funds?

I have money!

After being reborn, he knew very well that the TV series "Bright Sword" became extremely popular after it was broadcast!
Now he finally remembered that although this TV series received rave reviews back then, it also had a very big flaw.

The crew's funds were limited and the shooting time was a bit rushed, so there were many low-level gangster scenes.

Just like the scene where "Monk Wei" lets the bandits beat him to death, the son-of-a-bitch bandit is actually played by Li Yunlong, which is as outrageous as it gets.

...

So far, the main force in the TV drama market is still costume dramas and martial arts dramas. The most representative ones are Tang Dynasty, Zhouyi, Gu Long and Jin Yong.

This type of subject matter can easily guarantee ratings and is more popular among buyers.

Although the production success is high, the return on investment is also quick.

In the second echelon are modern dramas, period dramas, or spy dramas and military themes.

The cost of this type of TV series is low and the audience is wide enough, but the selling price is lower than that of costume dramas.

That is to say, because the selling price was too low, Liu Yanming had to reduce costs to prevent losses.

This is what happened in "Bright Sword", where the cost was almost compressed to the extreme, causing the entire crew to look very rudimentary.

Although the filming was a big scene, there were only a few locations, and even the props and costumes were very rudimentary.

The Japanese Major General only had two pieces of clothing, and several actors took turns wearing them.After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei did not hesitate and went straight to Liu Yanming and proposed his idea to him.

"What? You want to invest in "Bright Sword"?"

Liu Yanming, who is 41 years old, has entered the period of prosperity for middle-aged men. After hearing Chen Fei's purpose of investing, his big round face was full of surprise, and the fat on both sides trembled "duangduang".

"Yes." Chen Fei nodded in agreement, and after thinking for a while, he continued to add: "It would be better if you could give me another role."

"You still want to act in person?"

Liu Yanming was a little dazed by this sudden surprise.

With additional investment and personal participation, what does this Hundred Flowers Best Actor and billionaire box office director want to do?

When his mind got hot, he didn't think much and asked directly: "Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

Anti-Japanese war dramas are quite risky, and this TV series has not adapted all the contents of the novel, only the first one-third.

Considering various factors, Liu Yanming had no confidence at all, so he kept lowering his investment.

His company was only founded in 01 and has not made any big achievements yet. If he accidentally loses money, it will inevitably be "broken".

Chen Fei wanted to laugh a little, "How can anyone think that they will lose money before they start investing?"

"Well, that's true." Liu Yanming couldn't help showing a little embarrassment on her face, "The role is easy to say, you can play whichever one you want to play, but this investment... Director Chen, how much are you prepared to invest?"

"Let each person take half. I will add an additional 800 million in expenses. If we make money later, we will share it equally. If we lose, we will bear the loss together. How about that?"

Hearing this, Liu Yanming couldn't suppress the joy on her face.

This feeling is so good!
It's lucky enough to have someone to share the risk equally, not to mention that this is a very famous domestic director with a box office of [-] million yuan.

It is no exaggeration to say that these six words "Chen Fei participated in the investment" are enough to make major TV stations look at this TV series with new eyes!

"Okay, I will arrange for the company's legal affairs to draft the contract."

Liu Yanming ran away quickly, while Chen Fei called Han Sanping.

He didn't have any experience in participating in TV series, so he had no choice but to ask Big Brother for advice.

"Hey? I asked you, why are you so energetic? Just two days ago, you did the first wingsuit flying challenge in the country in Jiuzhaigou, and then told reporters that you were going to the northwest to shoot a movie. Why did you run away so quickly? Have you invested in a TV series?

Even if you cast it in a period film, what kind of anti-war drama is it?Still want to invest 800 million?Aren't you afraid of losing everything? "

Han Sanping was complaining on the phone.

Chen Fei chuckled, "It's just a simple experiment. I can't just leave my company idle, right?"

"That's true. Then you can send me the address later, and I'll arrange for someone to go there."

"Okay, thank you Mr. Han!"

After chatting for a few more words, Chen Fei was about to hang up, but at this time Han Sanping on the phone asked curiously: "How does your company plan to develop in the future?"

The future development of the company?

After pondering for a while, Chen Fei responded: "Currently, we plan to develop it in a studio model, serving only me, and then do some production business."

"Aren't you going to sign an artist?"

"I really don't have the energy, but after a few years of stabilization, I might pick some actors who are comfortable and sign them, and then slowly develop."

Production and artist management are two completely different businesses. Compared to the latter, Chen Fei, who has many excellent scripts in hand, is more inclined to do the former.

It's so troublesome to bring artists. You never know when something will go wrong, and you have to wipe their butts.

On the other end of the phone, Han Sanping continued: "Let me give you a suggestion. Since you don't have time and energy, it is better to find a suitable helper. You will be responsible for controlling the general direction, and he will be responsible for the tedious business.

And it’s really time for your company to make a move. After all, you are also the director of a commercial film with a domestic box office of [-] million yuan. You just shrink into those two small-fronted rooms. Don’t you think it’s shabby?

Also, if you want to set up a studio, you should start taking action now.

There are so many talents at Nortel, and you have already made three movies. Pick one or two comfortable crews to keep for yourself, and you can use them later in the shooting..."

Han Sanping talked a lot, and Chen Fei suddenly felt like he had an enlightenment.

Indeed, with a golden mountain like Nortel at his back, he actually managed to get so little money out of it. Thinking about it, he was really at a loss.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Fei asked tentatively: "Mr. Han, do you have a suitable candidate? Why don't you give me another one?"

"Hey? Are you planning on me?"

Han Sanping couldn't help but smile, but she didn't refuse, "Well, I'll go to the Beijing Film Studio to find one for you. There have been a lot of people there recently who want to move."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Han. There is also a matter of choosing a location for the company. If you have a suitable place, you can recommend one to me."

Han Sanping: "...How about I go work for you?"

Chen Fei: "Okay! How much money do you want to earn? Is an annual salary of one million enough?"

"Go, go, go and do your work."

The third master didn't want to chat with him anymore and cut off the phone directly.

……

The contract was signed the next day, and the person in charge from China Film Group did all the work single-handedly.

What Chen Fei needs to do is also very simple.

Play money!

When he learned that the crew had received another 800 million yuan, Zhang Qianle couldn't close his mouth. He turned around and rented dozens of military uniforms and a lot of props.

The crew of "Bright Sword" can be regarded as exchanging shotguns for cannons, and the extras finally don't have to go back and forth to change clothes.

"Director Chen? What do you want to play? The script is here. You can choose any of the characters in it."

"Is there one that has a short shooting cycle and is suitable for my age and style?"

Chen Fei took the script and asked while turning it over.

age?style?
Zhang Qian patted the back of his head, looked at Chen Fei's image, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After a moment, he banged his hands fiercely, with a hint of joy on his face: "It's true, there is a "Monk Wei" character in it, but I haven't found a suitable actor yet."

"Snapped!"

Chen Fei put together the script and said, "It's him!"

"But..." Zhang Qian seemed to have remembered something and said a little tangledly: "Monk Wei's role is to be a Shaolin disciple who has returned to secular life. This role requires shaving his head. You..."

"shave!"

Chen Fei waved his hand and didn't care at all: "Isn't it just a shaved head? What's the big deal? As an actor, if you're not even willing to make this sacrifice, how can you be a bad actor?"

When he said this, the image of Zhao Yanzi in "Shaolin Football" appeared in Chen Fei's mind unconsciously.

That nondescript bald image should really go back to Mars, so that we can save ourselves the trouble of cutting people off like leeks in the future!
(End of this chapter)