Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 143 If you want to make money, pretend to be a grandson first!

The steps in front of the theater were full of extras taking a rest. The filming was suspended because of the crane.

Chen Shiping waved to Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei, and after they came over, he slowed down and said, "Didn't you sleep well yesterday? What happened?"

Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei looked at each other helplessly. They worked so late last night and must not have slept well. However, today's mistake was really not due to lack of rest, or because they were not skilled in using the rocker.

Chen Shiping sighed and said: "Get familiar with it more, and then shoot after you practice. Don't worry about what you just said, relax. I'm just a little anxious."

Zhao Fei had cooperated with Chen Shiping several times, and he knew Chen Shiping quite well, and he didn't take what he had just been scolded to heart.

However, Gu Changwei was a little unsure about Chen Shiping's situation, whether he was really anxious to curse others or whether he was dissatisfied with their performance.

He left Cheng Kaige and ran here. If Chen Shiping disliked him, wouldn't he have just lost the sesame seeds and not picked up the watermelon?

"Director, don't worry, I promise to practice hard. I just didn't control it well just now. There will definitely be no problems next time!"

Chen Shiping looked at him and said, "It's okay, I'm just a little anxious. Don't put any pressure on me. It's not aimed at you."

After hearing Chen Shiping's words, Gu Changwei felt relieved. He smiled at him and went to work on the swing arm with Zhao Fei.

After they left, Chen Shiping looked back at Shi Nansheng and said, "Let's go in and have a chat."

Shi Nansheng showed a smile and said: "Okay, Director Chen is very strict and has good moral character. I rarely see directors who will apologize to photographers."

"Hey, I just can't control my temper sometimes. That's just me. I have a lot of faults. They say I'm overbearing behind my back."

As Chen Shiping said this, he walked into the theater first, and Shi Nansheng followed suit.

Xu Feng hesitated and followed. She had a good relationship with Shi Nansheng. If there was a conflict with Chen Shiping later, she could be a go-between.

"I know the purpose of your coming. This matter is not as simple as you think."

Backstage at the theater, Chen Shiping was sitting on the Taishi chair, drinking tea, glanced at Shi Nansheng and said, "You have been to China Film Group yourself. You should know China Film Group's attitude. The movie does not meet the standards."

"Jin Yong's novels are very popular in the mainland, and the actors this time are all big-name actors, so the box office will not be low." Shi Nansheng looked at Chen Shiping and said.

Chen Shiping put down the thermos cup in his hand and said: "It's not a problem with the box office, it's a problem with the costumes and styling, and it's not positive enough."

"Dongfang Invincible and the Japanese warriors?" Shi Nansheng frowned and said, "These problems are not big problems, right?"

"It doesn't count." Chen Shiping said seriously: "There is no first movie to participate in the share sharing. Being first means becoming a model, and those small problems will naturally become big problems."

Shi Nansheng looked at him and asked: "Is there still a chance? I hope you can help."

Chen Shiping smiled and said: "If it's not suitable, it's not suitable. What's the use if you can't grasp the opportunity."

After Shi Nansheng looked around, he lowered his voice and said, "I don't know how to make it suitable? We can change it if there are any requirements."

"Next time, forget it this time." Chen Shiping glanced at her and said, "If this movie doesn't work, it just won't work. You know the reason why, so stop struggling."

Shi Nansheng didn't expect Chen Shiping to be so serious about what he said, so he adjusted his strategy and said, "I heard that your wife has a film company? I wonder if it has a distribution business?"

Hearing Shi Nansheng's words, Chen Shiping understood what she meant, so he shook his head and said: "We will not distribute co-production films."

Shi Nansheng didn't expect Chen Shiping to be so difficult, and said with a smile: "That's a pity. I don't know if I have time tonight. I would like to invite you and your lover to have a meal together. I happen to have a new project and I am looking for a partner."

"Let's talk about it later when we have the opportunity. I'm going to be busy. This time I come to the mainland to look around and get to know the current mainland. Don't come here in vain."

Chen Shiping stood up and went out. If it were so easy to agree to Shi Nansheng, Chen Shiping wouldn't have put so much effort into China Film to suppress Dongfang Invincible.

And what he just said is also true. The first Hong Kong film in the mainland to participate in the profit sharing must be a typical one, and it must be positive and positive.

Although the movie The Invincible created a very classic screen image, it is really not suitable for promotion as a typical example. The Invincible who wears a kimono and mixes with the Japanese prodigal is not suitable!

Of course, Chen Shiping is also stingy. What happened before caused him to lose face, so he will take his face back and give it back!

There are many movies that make money, and this one is not bad, but the principle cannot be lost, otherwise the filmmakers in Hong Kong will regard the mainland as a place to make money, which will only make them more arrogant.

Shi Nansheng in the room could see Chen Shiping's attitude, but she didn't expect him to be soft-hearted, which was different from the mainlanders she had known before.

I can’t even think about it even if I don’t make any money! Don’t give up any money just for one breath? Isn’t this a bad idea?

Xu Feng said at this time: "You said you didn't offend him. He is very vindictive. Don't think about it. I'll ask you about it later."

Shi Nansheng looked at Xu Feng and asked doubtfully: "What kind of person is Chen Shiping?"

"I can't say." Xu Feng thought for a moment and said, "But if you look at his active promotion of film reform and encouragement of co-production, he must want to promote the development of films in both places. Even if what he told you is perfunctory, it is still true. talk."

"This is a matter of values ​​and stance." Shi Nansheng sighed and said, "This is actually not conducive to the development of the film market."

Xu Feng shook his head and said, "Not necessarily. If you look at the movies he directed, they all had high box office."

Shi Nansheng nodded. She was very familiar with several movies directed by Chen Shiping. All of them were among the top ten box-office movies in Xiangjiang.

The two parts of Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong grossed more than RMB 40 million at the box office in Hong Kong, New Dragon Gate Inn also grossed over RMB 20 million, and Fist of War also grossed over RMB 20 million.

No matter how you look at it, they are very successful movies, and these movies have higher box office in the mainland. The cumulative box office of these movies in the mainland is nearly 200 million.

"Actually, it's not like he has already demonstrated it, it's just that you don't care."

Xu Feng sighed and said: "Although the mainland has now relaxed restrictions on the film market, the right to speak still lies in the hands of others. If you want to make money, you must follow their standards. The mainland and Xiangjiang are different after all."

Shi Nansheng nodded and agreed with what Xu Feng said. Compared with Huang Feihong and Jingwu Heroes, the Invincible East is indeed not positive and serious enough, and has too much pessimism. Moreover, the plot of the Japanese Ronin coming to the Central Plains to wreak havoc and the image of the Invincible East are indeed Not quite right.

Shi Nansheng felt helpless when he wanted to understand, and he also understood the difference between the mainland and the Xiangjiang market.

She thought of the movie "Mama Love Me Again" that Chen Shiping talked about the last time he went to Hong Kong. It had a box office of over 100 million in the mainland. It seemed that filming this kind of movie was the ticket to enter the mainland market.

Shi Nansheng, who had the answer in his mind, was not going to waste any more time. Now he had to go back and discuss with Xu Ke about letting the film enter the Wanwan market, and he also had to find a way to make a film suitable for the mainland market and try again.

Whether it is Chen Shiping or China Film, what they need now is a proactive film to be released as a model, and they must seize the time.

But before leaving, Shi Nansheng still planned to ease the relationship with Chen Shiping, so he said to Xu Feng: "I wonder if you can help me ask his lover out. I want to get to know him and ease the relationship." Xu Feng did not agree directly. , just asking her to go back to the hotel and wait for news about him.

Xu Feng didn't want to go around Chen Shiping and help Shi Nansheng ask Tao Huimin out. If he didn't do it well, he could easily offend others.

After Shi Nansheng left, Xu Feng found Chen Shiping who was filming, and after he finished his work, he told him about the matter.

"Okay, you can ask her directly." Chen Shiping said nonchalantly.

Xu Feng looked at him doubtfully and said, "Huh? So easy to talk to? This is not like you. Then why didn't you agree to Shi Nansheng just now?"

Chen Shiping pointed at himself and said: "My current position and stance are different. My promise to her is a hint or even a compromise. Xiao Baicai is different. It doesn't matter what she does. And if we want to unite, we will give her a blow." Sweet dates.”

Xu Feng: "." You are the one who co-wrote the good guys and bad guys, and you are full of bad ideas!

But since Chen Shiping has no objection, he should help Shi Nansheng for once.

When Tao Huimin received Xu Feng's call, he was still a little puzzled as to why someone would ask him out for dinner. So he called Chen Shiping with some doubts.

After Chen Shiping briefly explained the matter to her, he only told her one thing, which was to talk less and eat more.

After hearing what Chen Shiping said, Tao Huimin was a little confused. What did this mean?

Forget it, just eat after we go there and don’t say anything! Eat more!

Tao Huimin's Chen Shiping didn't intend to teach her anything. She just wanted to be a mascot. If she was really asked to make the decision, she wouldn't be able to do it well.

"Director, it's done here, we can start now." Zhao Fei's assistant ran over and said to Chen Shiping.

Chen Shiping put away the phone and said, "Let's get started."

After the shots outside the theater were taken, we switched to the inside of the theater. The theater was crowded with people coming to watch the theatre.

The young man playing tricks on the birds and the ladies in cheongsam were all eagerly waiting for the show to start.

Xiao Laizi and Xiaodouzi squeezed in, their faces full of shock and yearning.

On the stage, when Overlord appeared on the stage, there was a warm cheer from the audience.

"You carry me, and I will carry you later!" Xiao Laizi said and rode on Xiaodouzi's shoulders. He was surrounded by spectators who kept applauding with their hands raised. In the raised hands, Xiao Laizi's thin figure stood up. .

"Overlord Overlord!"

Xiao Laizi shouted excitedly. Looking at the overlord on the stage, his tears flowed down unconsciously. He sobbed and looked at the corner on the stage. He wiped his tears and said: "How did they become the corner? They have to suffer." How many fights will it take, when will I become a hero?"

Among the crowd of spectators, amid applause full of praise, Xiao Laizi cried as if no one else was around.

What others see is success and fame, but what he sees is the sadness and dedication behind it.

Xiao Laizi couldn't stop crying and kept sobbing while looking at the stage.

Chen Shiping, who was standing behind the monitor, stood up and shouted: "Ka, passed! Xiao Laizi! Well done!"

The scene suddenly became quiet. Chen Shiping looked at Xiao Laizi and raised his hands to applaud vigorously. He also put in countless sweat and hard work behind his performance today.

The staff on the set also applauded. After the extras were stunned for a moment, they looked at Xiao Laizi riding on Xiaodouzi's shoulders and also applauded.

The overlord on the stage also put down his weapons, walked to the edge of the stage and clapped vigorously.

Xiao Laizi wiped away his tears and couldn't stop sobbing. He turned to look at the people around him, his heart felt like he was being hit. These applauses belonged to him, not the actors in the play!

"Well done!"

"Boy! What a great performance!"

"You can become a hero in the future too!"

The kid in the movie is not a kid after all, he is just a striving ordinary person.

Chen Shiping once envied his classmates who were admitted to Tsinghua University, and thought about how much hard work and hardship they put in behind their success.

Everyone comes to this world once, either to be a role on the stage, or to be a bastard off the stage.

The applause in the theater continued for a long time. Xiao Laizi slowly blushed, got off Xiaodouzi, and lowered his head, embarrassed to accept the applause.

When everyone applauds Xiao Laizi, they are also applauding themselves. For this movie, everyone has worked hard, endured hardships, shed tears, and even been scolded by Chen Shiping.

It makes me sad just thinking about it!

Zhao Fei secretly wiped his tears while carrying the camera. From being an ordinary photographer to now, he has put in more hard work and effort than others.

These extras on the scene are also working hard silently, hoping that one day they can become actors.

On the second floor of the theater, Xu Feng watched this scene with mixed feelings in his heart. These people all devoted their efforts to this movie. There is no reason for such a movie to fail!

Farewell My Concubine will definitely become the most successful movie!

When they were packing up after filming the scene, Xu Feng came over and said to Chen Shiping: "I cried just now. Seeing Xiao Laizi was like seeing myself."

Xu Feng is considered to be the first generation of martial arts actress, and she has endured a lot of hardships as she embarks on her career as an actress.

Chen Shiping sighed and said: "Now can you understand my attitude towards Shi Nansheng? A person's success requires so much hard work, let alone a country.

The success of Xiangjiang cannot be separated from the dedication and support of more than one billion people in the mainland. If they want to make money, they must realize who made them successful. "

Xu Feng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Chen Shiping to say this at this time, and he held back the tears in his eyes.

Chen Shiping chuckled and said, "The theater owner relies on Cheng Dieyi and Duan Xiaolou to make money and even pretends to be grandsons to support them. However, those who have made money in Xiangjiang regard themselves as uncles."

Xu Feng wiped the moisture from the corners of his eyes, looked at Chen Shiping and said, "But the mainland film market also needs them."

Chen Shiping snorted and said, "But they need us more, and they can only count on us in the future. I don't like others pretending to be uncles. If you want to make money, you must pretend to be grandsons first!"

(End of this chapter)