Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 21: Confrontation with Infernal Affairs

Yang Siwei made a phone call to remind Li Chen specifically that "New Police Story" and the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival were on the same day.

Li Chen slapped his forehead, realizing that he had not paid attention to this.

When Li Chen met Emperor Entertainment Group's artist director, who was a model, in the company, he felt a little enlightened.

It is a completely different kind of beauty from the beauty of a fairy.

It is an intellectual beauty that is a mixture of boldness, competence and the self-confidence unique to successful women.

The other party had contacted him before Lost on Journey was taken off the screen, but Li Chen didn't have time to socialize at that time.

After all, I only had one Lost Journey at the time, which was not presentable and didn't mean anything.

If this person hadn't said today that he was interested in introducing and distributing stones in Hong Kong, he might have been on the plane now.

Li Chen shook hands with the other party and motioned for him to sit down.

"Director Huo said that Emperor Entertainment Group wants 1000 million to introduce Shi Tou?"

Huo Wenxi smiled and said, "That's right, Director Li."

Li Chen could vaguely guess the other party's intention.

But he still asked knowingly: "There are pirated copies of Stone on the Internet, Emperor Entertainment Group wouldn't be unaware of this?"

Huo Wenxi smiled professionally: "I know."

Li Chen leaned back slightly and said with a smile: "This type of movie has its limitations."

Huo Wenxi said: "We know this too."

Li Chen nodded and said, "So? Losing money to gain favors?"

Huo Wenxi was slightly surprised.

Li Chen added: "If that's the case, there's no need."

"Although Rongchen Pictures is not as big as Emperor Entertainment Group, it is not inferior to Emperor Entertainment Group."

Huo Wenxi suddenly realized that the other party had misunderstood him, but he was really arrogant.

Ten million is just a small amount. Li Chen’s financial situation is transparent in front of Emperor Entertainment Group.

Ten million is definitely not a small amount for him.

Huo Wenxi was somewhat relieved: "Director Li, you misunderstood. Our Director Yang didn't mean that."

Li Chen raised his hand to interrupt her and said, "Do you want to cooperate in the future and take 10 million as a token of sincerity?"

Huo Wenxi paused: "Well, Director Li knows everything."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Then just say it directly. I don't like the way of using money to lead the way right from the start."

Huo Wenxi paused again, then said apologetically: "Sorry, Director Li, it was our Emperor Entertainment Group that was rude."

Huo Wenxi thought to himself that what Director Yang said was indeed right.

Talented people all have weird tempers. Is there anyone who doesn’t like money?
"Our chairman Yang said that Emperor Entertainment Group hopes to have the opportunity to work with young talents like Director Li in the future."

"Ten million is just a stepping stone. Of course, Director Li's talent is obvious to all.

"Emperor Entertainment fully believes that with Director Li's ability, there will definitely be no shortage of investment."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Well, don't flatter me. I'm a straightforward person, please forgive me."

Huo Wenxi smiled and said, "Director Li is too polite. Please go ahead."

Li Chen nodded and said, "I see Emperor Entertainment Group's sincerity."

"But since it's a collaboration, it has to be profitable for both parties."

"I can't do something that only takes advantage without putting in any effort."

Huo Wenxi asked in confusion: "What does Director Li mean?"

Li Chen said, "Forget about the stones. The biggest difference between Hong Kong Island and the mainland is the film system."

"Films that cannot be shot in the mainland can be shot in Hong Kong Island."

Huo Wenxi smiled and said, "Director Li is going to Hong Kong Island to film?"

"If that's the case, Emperor Entertainment Group can protect Director Li."

Li Chen waved his hand and smiled: "You misunderstood, I have been very busy in the past two years and have no time at all."

"But I don't have time. Emperor Entertainment Group has everything ready, except for a good script."

Huo Wenxi understood and said with a smile: "So that's how it is. Director Li, can I take a look at the script first?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Of course no problem."

Li Chen took out a file bag from the safe and handed it to Huo Wenxi. Huo Wenxi opened the file bag and saw three big words on the first page of the script: "New World"

Huo Wenxi became more and more engrossed as he read. Half an hour later, Huo Wenxi closed the script and breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Chen smiled and said, "How is it? Director Huo."

Huo Wenxi nodded and said, "It is widely rumored that Director Li's scripts are well-known for their ingenious ideas and bold style. Today I believe it."

"This New World can completely compete with Media Asia's Infernal Affairs, and it is even more realistic than Infernal Affairs."

Li Chen said: "Yes, the inspiration for my book "New World" also comes from "Infernal Affairs"."

"You can ask your boss Yang for his opinion and tell him what I said."

"I wrote the script for this play and own 30% of the share. I don't care about anything else."

"But when it comes to choosing actors, I don't want to see bad people with distorted values."

"I don't want to see those scoundrels who eat Chinese food and smash Chinese pots in the movies produced by my company."

Huo Wenxi was stunned: "I understand what Director Li means. I will return to Hong Kong Island today."

The paparazzi captured Huo Wenxi leaving Rongchen Pictures.

The news came out that afternoon.

"The Emperor Entertainment Group's artist director visited Rongchen Pictures. The details are unknown. Huo Wenxi looked relaxed when he left Rongchen Pictures."

"It is suspected that Director Li's next work will be produced in cooperation with Emperor Entertainment Group."

The efficiency over in Hong Kong was very fast, and that evening, Yang Shoucheng called personally.

"Director Li, I'm Yang Shoucheng."

"Hello, Mr. Yang."

"I've read Director Li's script, it's a good one. But the investment is definitely not small, especially since it's going to compete with Infernal Affairs."

"The actors' pay is no longer comparable to what it was two years ago. Isn't it a bit too much for Director Li to take 30%?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "It's okay, Director Yang. Cooperation is something we both want to do."

"If Emperor Entertainment Group cannot accept it, I can find another company to cooperate with."

Over there, Yang Shoucheng looked at his company's screenwriter team, and everyone shook their heads slightly.

Yang Shoucheng said, "Okay, let's do as Director Li says."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Director Yang. Facts will prove that Director Yang's choice today is absolutely correct."

Yang Shoucheng smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to work with you, Director Li. I will arrange for Wenxi to get the contract done as soon as possible."

"Pleasant to work with."

Li Chen hung up the phone and said that New World would definitely not compensate him.

Without considering the box office, it would be a sure win if the copyright was sold to Southeast Asia.

Yang Shoucheng hung up the phone.

Several screenwriters in the office said, "Director Yang, this is too risky for us."

Huo Wenxi stood aside in silence.

Yang Shoucheng ignored the three screenwriters and turned to look at Huo Wenxi: "Mani, what do you say?"

Huo Wenxi didn't even look at the three screenwriters: "I think Director Yang's decision is completely in line with the interests of the group."

"Director Li is a person worthy of Director Yang's investment."

Yang Shoucheng laughed and said, "Mani still understands my feelings."

Huo Wenxi had already figured out what his boss meant.

Regardless of whether the other party agreed to reduce their share or not, the boss had already decided to cooperate before he called.

If your boss doesn't want to cooperate, there's no need to call him. You can just politely decline his offer.

She had a feeling that the boss's decision was definitely worth the money.

Early the next morning, several acquaintances called Li Chen to ask what was going on.

Han Sanping was the first, followed by Wang Changtian, Wang Zhonglei and so on.

Li Chen did not hide it, and when they heard that the film could not be shot in the mainland, they did not say much.

Han Sanping also complained that Yang Shoucheng's hands were getting longer and longer.

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(End of this chapter)