Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 4: Finalization and Settlement
As we all know, Jiang Wen does not have enough budget to make movies.

Overspending is commonplace, and overdue payments are even more common.

So, when Marco found out that Let the Bullets Fly was not overdue and even had a surplus after settlement, he got drunk.

The man in his thirties grabbed Zhou Mo's hand, tears in his eyes.

"Brother, do you know how scared I have been these past few months? I was afraid that Lao Jiang would overspend and I really couldn't get any money."

Zhou Mo smiled and said, "Then you should encourage him to spend as much as he can and not feel bad about the money."

Mako shook his big head: "It's different. Everything is for the movie effect."

"Then let the director spend less."

Ma Ke felt aggrieved: "I told Lao Jiang, but he disagreed!"

Okay, this is very cool.

The main one is the one I took, you can do whatever you want with it.

Zhou Mo teased him: "If it really doesn't work, then why don't you just stop cooperating?"

“That makes sense.” Marco’s eyes were a little confused, and he covered his face with his hands: “But I just like his movies… wuwuwu…”

Zhou Mo didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked.

This, maybe it's love.

The wrap-up party was held in Yanjing, but Boss Yang from Huangying and others were unable to come, but Han Sanping lived nearby and came over.

Zhou Mo talked with Marco for a while and saw Han Sanping waving at him.

Just then Jiang Wen came over, raised his chin towards Zhou Mo, and went to drink with Marco in his arms.

Zhou Mo walked over and chatted with Han Sanping for a while.

Han Sanping: "If you have any works you want to shoot in the future, you can find me."

Mr. Han San has seen all kinds of people. After having a meal with Zhou Mo, he has already found out that this kid is also an unstable person, otherwise he would not have peed in the same pot with Jiang Wen.

He still wants to produce more good works in the industry, and since he is in a good position to do so, he wants to help if he can.

Zhou Mo thanked him, but he wasn't too excited.

This uncle is fifty-seven years old this year and will retire in two years, which coincides with Zhou Mo's rise to fame.

Even if Zhou Mo wants to make a work in the future, he won't be able to ask the other party for help in a short period of time. When he really needs help, it is estimated that the other party has already retired and will no longer supervise the work...

Ok?
Zhou Mo suddenly remembered that after Han Sanping retired, he seemed to have actually produced a work.

"I do have a script, and I'd like you to review it."

Han Sanping raised his eyebrows. Is it true?
He casually asked, "Did you bring the script?"

"No, I'll send it back to you."

"name?"

""The Hidden Corner"."

"What kind?"

"Suspense short series."

"Suspense?" Han Sanping looked at Zhou Mo, a little surprised: "You followed "The Way of Heaven" and "The Legend of Immortal III" before, and now you followed "Let the Bullets Fly". Why do you suddenly want to shoot a suspense film?"

He glanced at Jiang Wen and suggested a name: "A type of 'Looking for a Gun'?"

Zhou Mo shook his head: "It's different. Society, family, ethics, from the elderly to the children, everyone is evil, not a single one is good."

Han Sanping raised his eyebrows and showed interest: "Okay, when the time comes, send me the script so I can take a look. If it's suitable, I'll be your producer."

As he was speaking, Jiang Wen came over with Marco.

Jiang Wen was obviously a little drunk. He heard Han Zhou and the others talking about their works from a distance. He didn't even ask the type of work. He just said, "Xiao Mo is going to shoot a graduation work? Do you want me to guide you?"

"Uncle Jiang, you should focus on the post-production of Let the Bullets Fly instead of post-production any more."

Zhou Mo gave an awkward but polite smile. Although he had a good relationship with Jiang Wen, he would never let Jiang Wen touch his work until he had made a name for himself.

Jiang Wen's personal style is so strong that any work he creates has a Jiang-style feel.

The smell is too strong.

Lu Tailang's previous experience was right in front of him, and he cried heartbreakingly.

"No, don't worry, I can take care of it." Jiang Wen said stubbornly.

just you?

Zhou Mo knew that the post-production of "Let the Bullets Fly" took more than half a year and was completed in February. The film was originally scheduled to be released during the National Day holiday, but it was delayed until December.

If it weren't for Marco and Boss Yang pushing him forward, this guy would probably have delayed it until next year.

Zhou Mo simply said: "I plan to make an urban love movie, do you want to come?"

Jiang Wen heard this and waved his hand: "Forget it then."

He hasn't made an urban movie for eight hundred years.

He has his own preferences.

In fact, thanks to the summary during the filming of "Let the Bullets Fly", he even has ideas about the plot of his next work.

During this process, Zhou Mo gave him a lot of inspiration.

"If I'm going to shoot the second part of 'Let' in the future, I'll look for you then, you have to come."

Zhou Mo smiled:

"Definitely next time."

After Jiang Wen finished asking, Han Sanping interrupted again: "Xiao Zhou, you are graduating this year, do you have any intentions?" He wanted to recommend a place to go.

As the boss of China Film Group, it is easy for Han Sanping to recommend places to a young man.

But Zhou Mo estimated that with Han's relationship, it would be more likely that he would be recommended to Huayi.

Zhou Mo declined the offer: "Thank you, Uncle Han, but I already have an interest in it."

What a joke! The two brothers Wang and Wang Xiao are the best villains in Chinese entertainment novels. Among so many urban novels, none of them have a good reputation when involving the two brothers.

Zhou Mo didn't want to get on a ship that was bound to run aground.

Ma Ke was more informed about the news in the market, and guessed, "Xiao Zhou's destination should be Miss Jing."

Han Sanping reacted: "Jingtian?"

Zhou Mo nodded.

"Did you recommend "My Lucky Star" and "The Road to Success" to her?"

Zhou Mo subconsciously asked: "Do you know?"

Han Sanping nodded: "It's a little bit related, my family knows each other, and the girl is not bad, but the person in charge of her company is not from the industry, and has no vision. With their level, they can't find such a play."

Zhou Mo thought to himself that it was true.

Just look at Da Tiantian’s background. Since her debut in 06, just think about what kind of movies she has shot.

The Republic of China action comedy "Anaconda".

A modern emotional drama "A Woman's Epic".

The ancient costume legendary drama "The Biography of Sun Tzu".

The reason why we say she has a strong background is that the people who worked with Da Tiantian in these dramas are Liu Jiahui (Evil Swordsman), Liu Huohua, Zhang Fengyi and other well-known big names.

But speaking of movies, how many people have heard of these dramas?

Seeing that Zhou Mo had found a place to go, Han Sanping said no more, and the few of them started talking about their wait-and-see attitude towards the future of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Except for Zhou Mo who insisted that "Let" would win this year's box office championship, the others did not dare to guarantee it.

However, the three are more worried about If You Are the One 2.

I don't take "The Great Earthquake" that seriously.

Marco feels that given the tone of "Earthquake", it would be difficult to achieve super good results.

Han Sanping agreed.

Zhou Mo thought, if I hadn't seen the data, I wouldn't have imagined that "Earthquake" performed so well and almost won the annual box office championship.

However, it was precisely because of the excellent performance of "The Great Earthquake" that Xiao Gangpao was so obsessed with 1942, but was eventually killed by Baldy Zheng.

The four of them were chatting happily and gradually became addicted.

The topics of conversation between men are nothing more than cars, grades, and women.

I don't know who started it, but when we talked about Shu Qi, the topic started to go off track.

Marco mentioned Aunt Xiaoqing, and the Third Master immediately followed Aunt Ning. Uncle Jiang took a big gulp of wine and started to make a scene, mentioning Pang Bing and Pace Wu.

A few old guys were exposing each other's shortcomings, and Zhou Mo couldn't get a word in.

Not an age group, not a group of people.

The oldest one he was familiar with was Tang Yan, and the person they mentioned would be at least one stage in the evening.

In desperation, he simply used his ultimate move.

"I don't think Tianxian Liu is as pretty as her mother."

The three of them looked sideways.

Jiang Wen patted Zhou Mo on the shoulder and said, "Boy, you can't make any mistakes. You are so young and want to be the Prime Minister of Cao."

Zhou Mo hummed in his heart, if you don't let me take the responsibility, you will take the responsibility yourself, right?

Jiang Wen likes Cao Cao and often stands in for him in interviews, but this is mostly for the purpose of extension.

"I don't actually want to be Cao Cao. I prefer Duan Zhengchun." Zhou Mo stated.

Mako: ...

Jiang Wen pointed at Zhou Mo and said, "Look at me. I told you this guy is not a good guy."

He had several drinks and even forgot to speak on stage.

There were countless people coming and going around, and I tried several times to approach and talk to him but couldn't find a chance. I was filled with envy and jealousy when I saw Zhou Mo surrounded by three old men, chatting happily.

Beast, let me come!

It was not until Zhou Yun came over and called out that Jiang Wen woke up from his dream and went up to say a few words.

The wrap-up banquet finally ended.

At the same time, a long-lost mechanical voice sounded in Zhou Mo's mind.

[The first phase of this optimization task has been completed]

[Optimization target: "Let the Bullets Fly" shooting cycle]

[Settlement optimization: 10%]

[Phase 1 Reward: The same amount of film production cost saved due to optimization has been remitted to personal accounts]

[Stage Reward 2: Eye of Eros]

(End of this chapter)