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Chapter 68 Have you asked your mother? ! (Please subscribe)

At one o'clock in the afternoon, in the office of the chairman of Yindu Organization, the air conditioner continued to emit cold air.

Li Lianjie was sitting on the sofa, still reading the script, but felt a little hot.

Although he had read the script in his hand several times, he still couldn't bear to put it down.

The role of Once Upon a Time is perfect for him, he really likes this role!

This script is his favorite among the martial arts films made in recent years. He feels that the role of Huang Feihong will become his most famous role!

Director Liao smiled slightly at this and felt that Li Lianjie still had a basic sense of aesthetics and had a very good taste.

"Director Liao, when will Producer Chen come over?" Li Lianjie couldn't wait.

Director Liao glanced at the time and said, "It should be coming soon, what? Can't wait?"

Li Lianjie didn't know how to express his feelings. He was a very superstitious person and believed in that mysterious feeling.

After a while, Chen Shiping and Liu Xiaoqing arrived.

As soon as he entered Director Liao's office, Chen Shiping saw a man walking up to him quickly before he could stand up. He looked excited and took Chen Shiping's hand and said, "Producer Chen, hello, I'm Li Lianjie!"

Chen Shiping was a little unaccustomed to the sudden enthusiasm. He held Li Lianjie's hand and said, "Hello, I am Chen Shiping."

Director Liao came over at this time and said: "Come on, come on, sit down and chat."

Li Lianjie then took back his hand and took a closer look at Chen Shiping, who was about the same age as himself. He felt that he was different from what he had imagined.

Liu Xiaoqing was ignored by Li Lianjie throughout the whole process, so he had to take the initiative to say hello to him.

Li Lianjie immediately greeted Liu Xiaoqing politely. Liu Xiaoqing was not less famous than him, and he was also a senior, so he naturally had to respect him more.

After a few people sat down, Li Lianjie said to Chen Shiping: "Producer Chen, thank you very much for asking me to play the role of Huang Feihong. The script is so well written."

The young Li Lianjie is not very calm, and the Li Lianjie who does not brag is not a complete person.

Chen Shiping took one look at him and said, "Would you like to take this role?"

"Of course!" Li Lianjie said immediately.

Chen Shiping felt happy, and then he thought about the trouble he had signed with Jiahe, so he asked, "Will Jiahe agree?"

When mentioning Jiahe, Li Lianjie showed some uneasiness on his face, but he still said seriously: "No problem, Jiahe has not arranged a movie for me at all. I will negotiate with Jiahe."

Hearing Li Lianjie's assurance, Chen Shiping felt relieved and said with a smile: "Then this role belongs to you. Let's talk about the salary now."

"Thank you." Li Lianjie thanked him and then said: "I have to go back and discuss the remuneration issue with David."

Chen Shiping nodded. The remuneration must be discussed with the company and agent. I just hope it is not too expensive, otherwise Chen Shiping may have to consider candidates.

Ignoring the issue of remuneration for the time being, Chen Shiping asked another question.

"You don't mind if the movie is co-produced with the Mainland and can't be released in Wanwan. In recent years, relations have eased, but the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Wanwan is still quite troublesome."

Li Lianjie shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, my previous movies have not been screened in Wanwan."

"That's good. I wish you happy cooperation in the future." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

Jet Li was willing to star, and the atmosphere in the office relaxed. Several people sat together and talked about the future trends of Hong Kong movies and co-productions.

In recent years, Xiangjiang movies have become more and more entertainment-oriented and kitsch-oriented. The reason is actually very simple when we look into it.

From a population of 500,000 in the 1950s to more than 5 million today, a small town has become a large economic center city.

The gap between rich and poor is too wide, classes are solidified, capital is rampant, and ordinary citizens have become indifferent, selfish, and helpless.

Watch movies just to have fun, not to look into the future, because you can't see the future.

The current situation of mainland movies is exactly the opposite. With the continuous development of the economy and the increasing national strength, everyone likes to look to the future or pursue spiritual needs. It was not until the gap between the rich and the poor widened after the turn of the millennium that the market direction began to change.

After a few people chatted for a while, Li Lianjie left and went to find an agent to discuss taking over the film.

Li Lianjie always felt uneasy if he didn't settle the matter as soon as possible, but he was also worried that Jiahe would make a big fuss.

If it were Jiahe's own film, the remuneration would definitely be kept to a minimum to maintain the company's interests.

But if it accepts a project from another company, Golden Harvest will definitely raise the price to earn more shares.

Jiahe's standard salary for his film is 1.5 million, but the outside world doesn't know how much it will be.

After Li Lianjie hurried back to Jiahe, he immediately talked about the matter with his agent. His main concern was the remuneration issue.

"David, I have to take this film. It's a film from Beijing Film Studio and Yindu Film Studio. I can't refuse!"

Li Lianjie deliberately tried to deceive his agent by saying, "If you don't accept the offer, you may not be able to return to the mainland for development in the future, and Jiahe's drama will also be affected."

David said nonchalantly: "I didn't say I wouldn't let you take it. How much remuneration did they give you?"

As an agent who had become a monk halfway, he was not qualified. He signed Jet Li because he thought he could help the company make money.

Later, Li Lienjie left Jiahe, and this guy could no longer sign anyone.

Li Lianjie said directly: "One million, you know the system in the mainland, this is already a sky-high price, and it can't even be announced to the outside world."

When he heard the price of one million, David frowned. The company would not get much even from the commission of one million.

"It's too low. You are a Kung Fu superstar, so this salary is definitely not good!" David said dissatisfied: "With such a low salary, the company's interests will be damaged."

Li Lianjie wanted to speak, but was interrupted by David: "I will talk to Yindu about this matter, please leave it alone."

David's attitude made Li Lianjie very unhappy. Not only was he not arranged for the scene to be deceived, but now he was involved in the scene when he took it.

But the contract has been signed and there is nothing we can do now.

Over in Yindu, Chen Shiping and Liao Dong were chatting about martial arts instruction when his secretary knocked on the door and came in saying that Li Lianjie's agent was here.

Chen Shiping and Liao Dong looked at each other and felt that trouble was coming.

The two people's worries turned out to be true. When David came in, he said that the salary for the film would be 2.5 million. This price almost made Chen Shiping angry.

The price increase is not that high! Think of him as someone who was taken advantage of!

When Chen Shiping was about to speak, Dong Liao was sitting on a chair and suddenly said: "David, two and a half million is impossible. Have you ever asked your mother about the price you quoted?"

Hearing Dong Liao's words, Chen Shiping almost couldn't help laughing and asked your mother if she had, haha, sharp!

David choked and blushed at Dong Liao's words, and said in a choked voice: "I am his agent, so naturally I can make the decision on this matter!"

Seeing David like this, Dong Liao shook his head and said, "I will talk to your mother about this matter. You are not qualified to talk to me, so get out!"

The secretary next to him immediately stretched out his hand and said to David: "Mr. Luo, please."

Looking at the tall secretary with a tight suit, David dared not say anything in anger, so he snorted and turned around and walked out.

Chen Shiping looked at the back of Secretary Liao Dong and wondered if this was a bodyguard sent from the mainland. It looked very intimidating!

Some kind of legendary sea bodyguard?

I don’t know when I can get to this point.

Chen Shiping was very envious, but he didn't have any hope for it. Even if he became the director of the factory, he probably wouldn't be able to get such benefits. What kind of bodyguards would be needed for people who are prosperous in China?

(End of this chapter)