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Chapter 595 Something is wrong

"What else? The crew is now having a wrap-up banquet, how could this be false?" Wang Shu asked back.

Han Sanping was silent for a while, then said, "I thought there was something wrong with your funding chain."

"No, it's not like that. I told you this is a low-budget production. It will take just three days to finish shooting." Wang Shu continued with a smile.

Even though he had gotten a definite answer from Wang Shu, Han Sanping still found it hard to believe.

It takes at least a week to shoot a commercial.

A movie starring Sun Li, Chen Hao, Chen Kun, Deng Chao and others was completed in just three days?

Is it so outrageous?
Han Sanping was silent for a while, then said, "Since you are holding a wrap-up party, I won't say much."

"Okay." Wang Shu responded and hung up the phone.

Then, he returned to the table and continued the banquet while eating and chatting with Sun Li and others.

No matter whether it was Sun Li, Chen Hao, or Zhao Liying, even though they were already having the wrap-up party, they were still a little confused.

Looking back on their debut, "The Night the Comet Comes" was the drama they finished filming the fastest.

Unbelievably fast.

Zhao Liying glanced at Wang Shu from time to time. She finally got a chance to work with Wang Shu, and she was thinking about performing well in front of Wang Shu so that she would have a chance to be favored by Wang Shu in the future.

As a result, the film was completed after only three days on the crew.

In just three days, she hadn't even gotten to know Sun Li, Chen Xu, Liu Yan and the others before it was all over.

Therefore, she was also in a trance.

It feels like I've finished filming a movie, but it also feels like a lot of things were not done.

Not only was I worried about gains and losses, but I was also quite reluctant to let go.

She didn't want the film to be finished so quickly.

The filming was finished too quickly and I didn't even have a chance to perform well in front of Wang Shu.

I feel like I missed the chance. I feel empty inside.

"Director Wang, the filming started three days ago, and three days later we had the wrap-up banquet. This is the first time I've encountered this since my debut."

When Deng Chao saw Wang Shu coming back, he couldn't help but sigh.

Like Zhao Liying, he also wanted to use this collaboration to enhance his friendship with Wang Shu so that it would be easier to get roles and work with him again in the future.

Who knew that while I was still thinking about it, the filming had already been completed.

When Chen Kun and others heard this, they all nodded in agreement.

It's not just Deng Chao, it's the same for them. Even after many years of debut, this is the first time they have managed to finish shooting a movie in three days.

"Haha." Wang Shu smiled upon hearing this and said politely, "I originally thought it would take ten days or half a month to finish filming, but you guys performed very well and greatly shortened the filming time and cycle, so that this drama was finished in just three days."

Deng Chao, Chen Kun and others looked at each other and said flatteringly, "It's not that we performed well. The impact we had on the progress was just that."

“We were able to finish the shoot in three days, mainly because Director Wang is so good.”

As Deng Chao's voice fell, Chen Kun immediately echoed: "Yes, the most important thing is that Director Wang is amazing."

"In other crews, many scenes usually require multiple discussions and rehearsals before they can be completed."

"Director Wang was confident throughout the entire process of filming. As long as we didn't make any mistakes, many shots could be done in one go."

"Anyway, I've worked with many directors since my debut, but I've never met anyone as amazing as this."

"Director Wang is indeed a great director who won an Oscar at such a young age."

“I’ve seen a lot from this collaboration, it’s really amazing!”

Chen Xun nodded and said, "I have never met such a great director before!"

Seeing that everyone was flattering him, Sun Li, Liu Yan and others also joined the flattery army.

Sitting in the main seat, not only was he constantly toasted, but he was also flattered by all kinds of compliments.

Fortunately, Wang Shu calmed down as soon as possible, but he was a rational person.

Just for fun, not too much.

If it were Fan Binbin, she would definitely be arrogant.

For example, now, she is either filming a new role or on her way to film a new role. She has become so distracted that she can no longer recognize herself.

At this point, it's no use telling her that she needs to be humble.

One needs to fall flat on his face and feel the pain before he will wake up.

In the original timeline, she woke up only after she felt the pain.

Wang Shu has always been troubled by this.

He knew what would happen in the future and knew that Fan Binbin would be in trouble.

Therefore, he could go and remind the other party.

But with Fan Binbin's current arrogant attitude, if he ran over to remind him, Fan Binbin would not only not take it seriously, but would also think that he was worried and stupid.

After all, the whole circle is like this, what is there to worry about?
Therefore, if Wang Shu goes to remind them, he will most likely be turned down.

On the contrary, if we wait for Fan Binbin to become unpopular in the country.
By then, if Fan Binbin can't make it in China, he will most likely seek help from this Oscar-winning director who controls resources overseas.
This is the time when Wang Shu, as the superior, and Fan Binbin, knowing the pain, put away their arrogant faces and bowed their heads.
He will have many ways to control the opponent.

Therefore, Wang Shu was very conflicted.

Should I find someone to bully Fan Binbin now to remind him, or should I come to him later when Fan Binbin has nowhere to go?

"Director Wang, I'd like to toast you. Thank you for choosing me to act in this play." Sun Li stood up with her glass in hand and politely toasted Wang Shu.

Seeing Sun Li being so polite, Deng Chao nodded secretly.

Many times, it’s not enough to just have familiar relationships, you also have to know how to manage your personal connections.

Otherwise, the relationship will fade away sooner or later.

Sun Li's behavior of toasting with a humble attitude is also a way of managing relationships.

Wang Shu kept smiling, and when he saw Sun Li stand up, he also stood up and raised his glass.

This action has small details.

He didn't get up hurriedly, nor did he get up lazily and reluctantly, nor did he get up just right.

As an Oscar-winning director, given his status and position, he doesn't even need to stand up when being toasted by actors like Sun Li.

However, in terms of age, he is the youngest and therefore cannot be arrogant.

As long as someone stands up, he must stand up as well.

This is social etiquette regarding age.

Wang Shu said politely, "It is my honor to work with an excellent actor like you."

Everyone at the table could tell that it was just nice talk, but nice words just sound pleasing to the ear.

Look, when Sun Li heard that, a bright smile appeared on her pretty face.

With Sun Li taking the lead, Chen Hao also stood up and toasted Wang Shu.

Next is Liu Yan.

Next is Zhao Liying.

The four of them seemed to have a tacit understanding, and the order of toasting was based on their ranking in the play.

After Sun Li, Chen Hao and others toasted, Chen Kun, Deng Chao and others followed suit.

Even though Wang Shu doesn't like drinking, it doesn't mean he can't drink.

Fortunately, he can drink a lot, otherwise he would have been knocked down by the toasts from these people.

However, he still pretended to be a little drunk and pushed the drinking onto Zhou Xiaofa.

Zhou Xiaofa has been with Yikeshu Company since its establishment and has been working diligently over the years.

Every time Wang Shu is filming, he will be the producer from Yikeshu Company and be the coordinator.

After eating and drinking to one’s heart’s content, it was time for all good things to happen.

"The Night the Comet Came" has entered the next stage.

However, although the film was completed, the fact that a film was completed in three days caused quite a stir in the circle.

"Liu Yan, has Director Wang's play really been filmed?"

As soon as Liu Yan returned to Guangxian to report, Wang Changtian came over and asked impatiently.

"Yes, Mr. Wang, the shooting is completed." When Liu Yan saw the company's boss, he quickly replied politely.

"Isn't there a problem with the funding chain?" Wang Changtian and Han Sanping had the same idea. It was impossible to finish the filming in three days. There was a high probability that there was a problem with the funding chain.

If Wang Shu’s funding chain has problems, Guangxian can help.

That's why he couldn't wait.

"No." Liu Yan shook his head. "Director Wang really finished filming the movie in three days. We even had a wrap-up dinner today."

The crew of "The Night the Comet Comes" is not large, with less than 20 people in total, including eight actors.

Therefore, a wrap party is held when the film is completed.

Some people said that the film was completed.

Some people don't believe that a movie could be shot in three days, and say that Wang Shu treated the crew to a dinner party, not a wrap-up party.

Since the crew is not large and there are not many tables, this statement has a certain degree of credibility.

So, some people said that Wang Shu finished shooting a movie in three days, and "The Night the Comet Comes" was completed.

Some people said that it was just a crew dinner and that "The Night the Comet Came" had not been completed. Compared with Wang Shu's claim that he finished shooting a movie in three days, the latter's claim that he had not completed the filming was more convincing.

Therefore, despite all the rumors, more people believe that "The Night the Comet Comes" has not been completed.

Under such circumstances, there was a rumor that Wang Shu could finish filming a play in three days. This was because people who were familiar with actors such as Sun Li and Deng Chao got the exact information through them.

All I can say is that the news about the wrap-up party for "The Night the Comet Comes" that we had today has a delay in spreading, so many people don't believe it.

Once the exact news spreads, more people will believe it.

Most likely, just one night will do.

"It really took three days to finish the shoot?" Wang Changtian looked incredulous.

Liu Yan nodded and said, "Boss Wang, if the filming is not finished, I will not return to the company."

This made a lot of sense, and Wang Changtian was speechless for a moment.

He has been in the industry for many years and has never seen anyone shoot a movie in three days.

Moreover, this movie has Sun Li, Chen Hao, Chen Kun, Deng Chao and others, and the cast is not small.

In the end, it was done in three days?
Is it that outrageous?

Wang Changtian didn't know what to say. He looked at Liu Yan and said suddenly, "So, you earned the salary for a movie in just three days?"

Liu Yan hadn't thought about it in this way at first, but when he heard Wang Changtian's words, he immediately realized this and was stunned.

Earn the salary of a movie in three days.

Is money so easy to make?
"Lili, it seems like the two of us are making hundreds of thousands a day."

Deng Chao had an idea suddenly in his mind and said to Sun Li in surprise.

"Ah?" Not only did Sun Li not understand, she was also confused by his surprise.

Seeing this, Deng Chao immediately explained, "Your pay for filming "The Night the Comet Came" is 100 million, right?"

Sun Li nodded to indicate that it was correct.

Deng Chao continued: "You are 100 million, and I am 70."

“‘The Night the Comet Came’ was filmed in just three days.”

"That is to say, 100 million divided by 3, you make 33 a day."

"And I make less than you, 23 yuan a day."

"." Sun Li also reacted when she heard this, and her mouth opened wide.

Deng Chao chuckled: "That's why I just said that the two of us make hundreds of thousands a day!"

"." Sun Li was speechless at first, and then said, "3 million for 100 days, isn't it right to take this salary?"

If it were any other crew, she wouldn't have had such thoughts.

But this is Wang Shu’s crew.

The two are friends as well as...
And got the role.
This made her feel that she was taking advantage of Wang Shu from head to toe.

"What's wrong with that?" Deng Chao said with a smile, "We are paid for the film contract."

"That's the pay for a play."

"Whether the film is shot in one day, three days, three months or a year, the pay is the same."

"It's just that Director Wang finished filming this play in three days."

“It feels like I not only got the role, but also picked up hundreds of thousands of dollars for free.”

Deng Chao originally thought that it was only natural to get paid for each play.

As I was talking, I finally started to feel that something was wrong.

The role in "The Night the Comet Comes" was originally given to him by Wang Shu out of favor for Sun Li.

Not only did he get the role, he also earned 70 yuan from Wang Shu in three days.

Sun Li earned 100 million yuan in three days.

The total amount for the two is 170 million.

In other words, not only did he get the role, but he also took away 170 million without seeming to put in much effort!

this.
Deng Chao closed his mouth and looked at Sun Li in astonishment, "You're right, it seems true..."

Seeing this, Sun Li rolled her eyes and said, "I told you, it's only three days, I feel like I shouldn't take so much."

Deng Chao nodded and couldn't help asking, "Do you think Director Wang would feel that he had suffered a great loss after realizing this?"

"He is an Oscar-winning director, and he gave us the role without telling us."

"The two of us together took away 170 million from him in three days."

"Maybe the more I think about it, the angrier I get, and the more I lose."

"Will you stop cooperating with us in the future?"

Sun Li listened and replied speechlessly: "What are you worrying about?"

"Director Wang's film is a commercial film, aimed at theaters and box office, so of course he will pay us according to the market price."

"Otherwise, if 'The Night the Comet Came' does well at the box office, but we are not paid according to the market price."

"Not only will there be complaints, but there may also be gossip from people in and outside the industry accusing Director Wang of being stingy."

"I just said I shouldn't take that much, but I felt like taking 100 million in three days was a little unreasonable."

"It's not that Director Wang doesn't want to pay us this."

"I can guarantee that Director Wang wants to give us this salary 100%, and he doesn't feel that he's losing out, nor does he feel angry."

"Because this is a commercial film, if it's a big hit at the box office and we're paid according to the market price, then the box office revenue is justified and no one will be sarcastic about it."

When Deng Chao heard this, he also felt that this was indeed the case.

Wang Shu is an Oscar-winning director, and the box office of all his films is expected to exceed 100 million.

Whether it is Sun Li's 100 million or his 70, it is nothing compared to the box office of over million.

As for whether "The Night the Comet Comes" can exceed 100 million?

Deng Chao felt that it should not be difficult given Wang Shu's reputation as a science fiction film director and Oscar-winning director.

"Your analysis makes sense. It's really like that." Deng Chao agreed and continued, "So, Director Wang has always made his position clear on this matter. Is it us who haven't made our position clear?"

Sun Li nodded.

Deng Chao couldn't help scratching his head and said, "In my opinion, since Director Wang will pay us according to the market price, he shouldn't mind."

"Of course I don't care." Sun Li rolled her eyes. "What I mean is, haven't you always been talking about managing your relationship with Director Wang?"

"We have made it clear that we have lowered our pay, and this is a great opportunity to build relationships."

"But we didn't."

"Not only that, but I earned enough money to act in a movie in just three days!"

"." Deng Chao was speechless after hearing this.

He felt that what Sun Li said made sense.

You can earn money for a film at any time, but the opportunity to work with an Oscar-winning director is rare.

At that time, if he had adjusted his attitude, he would probably have left a deep impression on Wang Shu.

With this impression and this friendship, wouldn't your chances of being favored and getting a role in the future be greater?
Deng Chao slapped his head, thinking that he had missed such a good opportunity!

If a play takes two or three months to shoot, he wouldn't think so.

But for a film like this, it took only three days to shoot, and it passed in the blink of an eye. There was no need to take so much pay just to show off in front of Wang Shu.

How
"What are you doing?" Sun Li was confused when she saw Deng Chao patting her.

"Alas!" Deng Chao sighed, "Nothing, I just feel that such a good opportunity was missed."

"If I missed it, I missed it." Sun Li didn't care. She didn't think that there would be no chance to work with Wang Shu again in the future. She just felt that taking 100 million yuan in pay for three days seemed like she was sucking Wang Shu's blood.

I feel uncomfortable.

"Yes, once you've missed it, you've missed it. There's no point thinking about it any more." Deng Chao sighed and stopped worrying about it.

Then he asked, "What do you think the box office of Director Wang's movie will be after it is released?"

Sun Li thought for a moment and said: "'The Night the Comet Came' is not as easy to understand as 'Time Traveler', and it is also very different from 'Ghost Ship'."

"Just like we couldn't understand the script when we first got it, I'm sure many viewers won't understand it either."

"But Director Wang is an Oscar-winning director."

"With this reputation, we can earn at least 100 million yuan."

Deng Chao chuckled and said, "I also think that many people will not understand it, but with Director Wang's reputation, it shouldn't be difficult to break 100 million."

“I just don’t know when this movie will be released?”

Sun Li thought for a moment and said, "If Director Wang edits it quickly enough, maybe it can be released in time for the New Year."

Deng Chao shook his head and said, "I heard that Pacific Rim is scheduled to be released during the New Year period. Director Wang will not allow the two films to be released at the same time and compete with each other."

"'The Night the Comet Comes' will only be released after the New Year."

When Sun Li heard this, she asked in surprise, "Where did you hear that Pacific Rim will be released during the New Year's holiday?"

Deng Chao responded, "From the company, but I'm not sure. They say it's just gossip."

(End of this chapter)