Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 235: Changing the Topic, Holding a Spear and Poems

For example, the reporter asked Lu Yang "What do you think about the matter between Pan Yueming and his wife?"

Lu’s answer was: “Right now, all my energy is focused on making movies, and I don’t know much about other things.”

Pretty standard response, right?
Stay out of disputes.

No attitude expressed either.

But the next day, his answer was changed to "Director Lu Yang sided with Pan Yueming and said he had no interest in understanding the dispute between Pan and Dong."

When Lu Yang got to know the news, he immediately exploded.

For example, the reporter asked Lu Yang, "Who do you support regarding the Pan and Dong issues?"

Lu Yang replied: "The most important thing for a director is to make a good movie, not to support anything."

The reporter's understanding: "It's confirmed that Lu Yang has abandoned Pan Yueming and clearly stated that he no longer supports him."

This series of words made Lu Yang feel like he was in ecstasy.

The key is that he has no way to explain it.

Because what these reporters are best at is shooting and running.

Purely output opinions.

Not debating with you at all.

So, he really didn't want to see reporters again.

Of course, this kind of thing can't be said directly to Zhou Mo.

Otherwise, wouldn't it seem that he is very disloyal?

Lu Yang waved his hand and said, "Of course not, I just suddenly felt unwell."

Zhou Mo nodded: "That's fine. I was thinking that if you're not well, I'd go over to see you. It just so happens that I got a pill from an old Chinese doctor a while ago that can cure any disease. As long as you take it, your disease will definitely be cured."

When he flipped his hand, a black ball was revealed.

Small cherries are generally large.

Lu Yang always felt that the thing in Zhou Mo's hand was like the debris of an eraser rubbed together.

If I really eat it, I’m afraid the fake discomfort will turn into real discomfort.

"Director Zhou, you're joking. It's a pity to use such a good thing on me. Director Zhou, please leave it to someone who needs it."

The two came outside the set.

A group of people had gathered at the door, looking forward to the arrival of the guest.

When they saw Zhou Mo, everyone was excited.

Check it out.

Who is this?
The real boss of the "Huashan" crew.

So far, not only Lu Show annoys reporters, but reporters also annoy Lu Yang.

This guy always answers questions lamely, looking left and right but unable to come up with any key information.

The reporters couldn't find anything useful in the interviews, so they could only go back and make up stories.

But it is different now.

Zhou Mo is here.

They will be saved.

Zhou Mo is here.

Bonus is here!
So, before Zhou Mo could stand still, a microphone was already extended in front of him.

"Director Zhou, what do you think about the matter between Pan and Dong?"

"Director Zhou, how much do you know about these two?"

"Director Zhou, the crew of Huashan has never explicitly fired Pan Yueming. Does this mean that in the dispute with Director Pan, Shanhe Company actually supports Pan?"

Zhou Mo didn't say anything either, just looked at the audience in front of him quietly.

Wait until the crowd quiets down.

He glanced at Lu Yang beside him again, then spoke slowly.

"This time, I came here to announce something to everyone."

Many people raised their eyebrows.

Announcing something?
Could it be that they want to kick Pan Yueming out of the "Huashan" crew?
The next second, everyone's questions were answered.

"In mid-May, I will take my film Lucy to Cannes to try to sell it. I hope everyone will support it."

Going to Cannes?
Selling movies?
When the reporters heard the news, they were stunned.

How come I haven't heard of this news before?

Even Lu Yang didn't react. He subconsciously opened his mouth and turned to look at Zhou Mo.

His eyes were full of shock.

When did this happen.

I do not know how?
Such big news without informing us?
Why was "Lucy" not included in the list of main competition units announced by the Cannes Film Festival organizing committee last month?

Thinking of this, Lu Yang suddenly reacted.

and many more.

It seems that Zhou Mo only mentioned selling movies in his words just now?

It turns out I was just going to the cereal.

Then it'll be okay...

What a fart!
"Why didn't you tell me about this big thing earlier?"

In front of all the reporters, Lu Yang asked the most crucial question.

On the other side, reporters also nodded.

Obviously, this is also their biggest concern.

"Why did you say it earlier?" Zhou Mo shrugged. "I'm not planning on competing for an award this time, so why do I have to make it known to everyone?"

This sounds reasonable.

But in fact, everyone knows that as long as you go to a film festival, even if you are just taking a look around and haven't even made a movie, you still have to promote it with all your might.

That's what Jinsuo did.

We went to Cannes through sponsor channels, and even though we didn't have any films either participating in the competition or exhibiting, we still received a lot of traffic.

In addition, there is Jiang Wen, Zhou Mo’s guide.

After filming "Let the Bullets Fly" that year, in order to promote the movie, he spent five million to charter a plane to Cannes to promote the movie.

Five million is almost as much as the production cost of “Love Is Not Blind”.

And now, Zhou Mo actually said in public that since he was not competing for the award, he might as well not go?

What kind of international joke are you kidding?
"Could it be that they are afraid of getting a bad grade after the exam, so they are keeping it to themselves?" Some people had this thought in their minds.

But that doesn’t make sense.

It's not like you can hide your participation in a film festival. Even if you don't say anything now, someone will see you when you get there.

What's the situation? We are not blind.

You can always understand it.

So, is it really as Zhou Mo said, that selling movies has nothing to do with box office, so there is no need to promote it?

If this were said about other directors, it would be pure nonsense.

But on Zhou Mo...

Some reporters suddenly remembered the label on Zhou Mo.

Controller of public opinion.

Money saving expert.

It seemed like it was something he could really do.

As a result, many people looked at Zhou Mo with gradually strange eyes.

It's just weird.

The questions that should be asked still need to be asked.

The microphone was handed over again.

"Director Zhou, may I ask how much money you are aiming to make when you go to Cannes to handle the film copyright?"

"It's useless for me to say this. I want 1 billion yuan in copyright fees, but they won't give it to me."

"Director Zhou, your confidentiality is so good this time. Which operation company did you contact?"

"I didn't contact the company directly. I found Lao Jiang, who often goes to Cannes, so I asked him to help me arrange it."

"Since you mentioned Director Jiang, will Director Jiang go to Cannes this time?"

"You should ask Lao Jiang about this. I can't reveal his whereabouts."

Zhou Mo smiled slightly.

It seems that the attention has been completely diverted, and no one will pay attention to Pan Yueming's problem anymore.

"You all have too many questions. I'm not Nezha, so I can't answer all of them. So I'll just answer the last question."

As soon as these words were spoken, the reporters who had not yet asked questions fell into a red-hot state.

They were vying to ask the last question.

Finally, a reporter managed to squeeze past many of his peers and got the chance to ask the last question: "Currently, there are several domestic films going to Cannes. Which one do you appreciate the most?"

Zhou Mo recalled his previous phone call with Director Jia and slowly uttered three words.

"'A Touch of Sin''."

"I think this movie will win some awards at this year's film festival."

……

The reporters left.

With a lot of news.

Come back fully loaded.

Zhou Mo and Lu Yang returned to the set together.

Lu Yang had a bunch of questions to ask, but before he could even open his mouth, Zhou Mo stopped him with words.

"Don't ask anything. I've already told you everything I should tell you."

Lu Yang: ...

"I haven't said anything yet."

"Yes, so I warned you directly in advance to save you from wasting your breath." Zhou Mo looked relaxed and patted Lu Yang on the shoulder: "And I have done what I promised you. In the next period of time, reporters should not disturb the filming of "Huashan". You should quickly finish the last wave of movies and try to submit them for review in June."

Lu Yang hissed.

"June, you probably want to tire me to death."

Zhou Mo was too lazy to talk nonsense with him: "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. We agreed before that I will help you deal with the reporters and you can release the movie as planned.

Now I have met your requirements. If you don't meet my requirements, you know the consequences. "

After hearing this, Lu Yang no longer asked Zhou Mo about the trip to Cannes.

"Alright, it's just my bad luck to run into a black-hearted boss. Can't I just go back and take the photo?"

After saying that, he walked quickly towards the studio.

There is a feeling of whistling wind and cold Yishui River.

Zhou Mo went to the lounge and sorted his things.

When I returned to the hotel, Liu Shishi was already waiting in the room.

Before Zhou Mo could say anything, a warm body was already pressed against him.

What followed was a burst of “holding a spear and reciting poems”.

After a moment, Zhou Mo sat up straight, sweating all over, looking a little surprised and doubtful.

"Shishi, what's wrong with you? Are you upset?"

"Yes, I was really stimulated. Look at you. You went to Cannes without informing anyone. This is an opportunity that many people dream of."

Zhou Mo felt the coldness constantly moving through little Zhou Mo's body and coughed lightly.

"It's not necessary, it's really not necessary, it's not like we're going to win a prize."

"That's also an opportunity." Liu Shishi snorted.

I was too excited just now, and now that I have calmed down I realize that I am not feeling well.

"You feel uncomfortable, right? I told you to relax a little."

"I'm happy to reward you for saying so much." Liu Shishi glared at Zhou Mo.

Then she asked, "When are you leaving? Since you've decided to go to Cannes, you must go back and prepare, right?"

Zhou Mo originally wanted to say it would be within these two days.

But out of the corner of his eye he suddenly noticed Liu Shishi's slightly evasive look and raised his eyebrows.

Suddenly I realized that I have indeed neglected the little sister during this period of time.

Everyone has emotional needs.

The young lady didn’t say.

But I can't pretend I don't know.

"Let's wait for two days. Actually, everything is almost ready. I can just go there when the time comes. Lu Yang happened to ask me for help."

When Liu Shishi heard this, her originally nervous mood suddenly relaxed.

I don't know where a surge of strength came from in my body.

He leaned close to Zhou Mo's ear again.

"Today, call me Natsuki..."

(End of this chapter)