Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

"This?"

Jiang Wen smiled and patted the portfolio bag in his hand, "Of course it's a good thing."

"Selling it out?"

"Hey." Jiang Wen took it out and put it on Gu Ming's desk, "Actually, it's nothing. I really like your script for "Let the Bullets Fly". When I was filming this film, the inspiration came rushing out. The earth springs up."

"Then after the road show of "Let the Bullets Fly" ended, I took the time to write out what was in my head and made up a new story."

"Didn't Lao San and the others go to Pudong in the end? Pudong is Shenghai, and Shenghai is Pudong!"

"So, what I write this time is the story of Shenghai."

"Take a look and give me some suggestions. Also, see how much investment you want for this film. I will give you as much as you want!"

"Five percent, wasn't it agreed before?" Gu Ming said seriously, "One is one, two is two, I promised you back then, I will do it, you have enough room for maneuver! It won’t be easy anymore.”

"Don't bother!" Jiang Wen smiled bitterly, "It's good of you. I'll remember it. If you want to vote, it's all up to you. I won't say a word."

"That's not the case." Gu Ming shook his head.

It’s not that I don’t want to invest, it’s just that I don’t have confidence that your film will make money.

Hearing that he was talking about Sheng Hai, Gu Ming thought of a movie by Jiang Wen in his previous life. Of course, Gu Ming couldn't guarantee that it was the one in the script.

But the problem is that with this person's temperament, "Let the Bullets Fly" can be said to have achieved a higher status than in its previous life. Is there any need to guess what the next one will be like?

It must be a wild horse that is running wild and no one can hold it back. So is it a loss or not? Do you still have to ask?

I really don't want to lose too much money, so I invest 5% and make a small loss to maintain the favor. I can also use Venus actors to earn back the losses in a roundabout way.

Of course, you can't say what's on your mind.

Gu Ming wanted to get rid of the baggage and let people remember this relationship, so he said calmly, "I am here to maintain our friendship."

"I have always voted for you before, because I know you are talented and want you to prove yourself again."

"Now that you have proved it, I think everyone who wants to vote for your new film will have to queue up now, right?"

"But this is too, too bad for you, isn't it?" Jiang Wen scratched his head. Although it was not easy to work with Gu Ming, he had to remember the other party's kindness.

"fine!"

Gu Ming waved his hand, "I'll let you fly, it will hurt my back."

"As long as you can use more actors from our company, that's fine."

Regardless of whether it's a loss or not, with "Let the Bullets Fly" as a foundation, Jiang Wen's next film will have a limit no matter how low the box office is.

That number is probably the upper limit for many directors, and it is still very valuable. Gu Ming naturally wants to make use of this residual value.

Jiang Wen didn't know all this, he just thought Gu Ming was so interesting, and he felt moved.

"I haven't mentioned it yet. As long as you Venus has a suitable one, I will definitely use it. It won't work for anyone."

"Yeah." Gu Ming and Jiang Wen smiled at each other and nodded.

Jiang Wen smacked his lips and was moved for a while, then pointed to the portfolio and said, "Let's take a look at the new script. I think it's pretty good. There are a lot of metaphors in it. See if you can spot it."

"Okay." Gu Ming became interested and took out the script and started reading it.

A Shenghai warlord, Marshal Wu, and his son Wu Qi, in order to wash away their shame, found the protagonist Ma Zuuri for help. Ma Zuuri and Xiang Feitian jointly planned a large-scale beauty pageant...

Although after reading a few paragraphs, Gu Ming recognized it. Isn't this the "One Step Away" from his previous life? But I still gave it a lot of face to finish reading it.

After reading it, I immediately pretended to compare.

"There are indeed many metaphors!"

"What about?" Jiang Wen raised his eyebrows. He didn't think Gu Ming could see his design so quickly. "For example?" Gu Ming smiled.

"For example, the horse walking on the sun does not represent a person or a kind of person, but a concept."

"Wanyanying, Wanyan, obviously, comes from the north, and Wanyan has to share the property equally in the script. You don't need to tell me who you want to refer to, right?"

"There are also characters who actually have different meanings. For example, this Geschlini, why do you want her to be called Rini? She is still Italian."

"You're clearly using more metaphors than letting bullets fly."

"A close friend!" Jiang Wen clapped his hands and looked at Gu Ming with bright eyes, "You think it's good too, right?"

"Forehead……"

How do I answer this.

The other party expects so much, saying he has too many metaphors? I didn't let the bullets fly beautifully. Isn't this a slap in the face?

Besides, even if he doesn't care, what should I do if the other party asks me to change it?

Gu Ming could only smile and nod, "Sure."

"You are really good at making metaphors."

"By the way, let's talk about the estimated total investment. I will give you 100% first, which can be regarded as a new film for you." Gu Ming raised his cup and took a sip of tea.

"Not much, two and a half billion."

"Yeah." Gu Ming almost lost his breath.

It is indeed a big deal, raising the cost of a film that could not sell much foreign rights to such an extent.

It is right to see that you do not occupy a large share.

Nodding secretly, Gu Ming said without changing his expression, "It's really not much, just thirty to forty million US dollars. As long as the pictures are good enough, it will not be difficult to recover the cost through the domestic market."

"I think so too." Jiang Wenle said calmly, "In this film, Ge You, and Wang Zhiwen by the way, young people will use your famous actors as the star. We must create greater glory and strive to surpass "Let the Bullets" fly"."

"Okay! Five percent. Twelve and a half million, delivered immediately!"

"Mr. Gu is tall and hard." Jiang Wen immediately gave Gu Ming a thumbs up.

"Okay, I'm waiting for your new movie."

"You must be satisfied."

"Then it's settled." After telling the matter, this matter is considered to be finalized. As for whether Jiang Wen will use actors from Daystar.

Gu Ming believes that he won't keep his word, that's not the case.

Besides, if he swipes himself, that's just right, and they can be separated in one fell swoop.

I would not invest a lot of money in an uncontrolled director.

Jiang Wen left, and Gu Ming continued to browse the web.

It can only be said that the influence of "Let the Bullets Fly" is quite large. Under the selection of the Four Little Actresses, there are many sentences that need to be applied for World Heritage.

"Ugh."

Gu Ming shook his head helplessly, "It's quite interesting as a director. It's okay to use so many metaphors, but you can't let metaphors affect the plot."

"Unfortunately, once "Let the Bullets Fly" came out, no one could restrain him, and no one would restrain him. That may not be a help in the eyes of the other party, but it would just be a thankless task."

(End of this chapter)