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Chapter 331 I Want to Be the Boss
"Click."

"Kaka."

The shutter sounds rang again and again, and the camera was always aimed at Ouyang Fenqiong who had put on makeup, taking one makeup photo after another.

The crowd was amazed, and Wang Fulin also exclaimed: "It's worth the trip, it's worth the trip!"

Fang Yan said: "Maybe this is what it means, looking for him among the crowd for a thousand times, suddenly looking back, he is already there in the dim light."

"Hahaha!"

Wang Fulin laughed out loud: "Teacher Fang, I was able to find an actor who is suitable for Jia Baoyu this time, thanks to you! You have a unique vision!"

Fang Yan rolled his eyes: "I just hope you don't pester me to play the role of Beijing King like you did just now."

Seeing his playful smile, Zhu Lin was also deeply infected and smiled softly.

"Book the tickets immediately, and we'll go back to Yanjing right away."

Wang Fulin was eager to bring Ouyang Fenqiong and his makeup photos back to CCTV for report.

Fangyan tried to dissuade him, saying, "Director Wang, you are so anxious. We have an important matter to attend to in Sichuan."

Wang Fulin, Han Sanping and others were extremely surprised. Is there anything more important than finding an actor to play Jia Baoyu?

"Don't forget, Dream of the Red Chamber is also called The Story of the Stone. How can we film without this stone?"

Fangyan reminded, "Why not take this opportunity to go to Sichuan and Shu to scout the scenery and find suitable stones."

"Yes! Teacher Fang is right!"

Wang Fulin slapped his forehead and said, "How could I be so happy that I forgot such an important thing!"

Everyone present nodded and agreed with it.

"A Dream of Red Mansions" begins with a stone and runs through the entire story, so the significance of this stone is extraordinary.

The stone is a spiritual object, the materialization of Jia Baoyu, while Jia Baoyu is the personification of the stone; the two are combined into one.

Therefore, in "Dream of Red Mansions", the "precious jade" is always referred to as "stubborn stone".

"Especially Mount Emei. I heard there are many strange rocks and peaks on Mount Emei."

Fangyan looked around.

Wang Fulin immediately made a decision, "Director Han, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Emei Factory to arrange the stone search."

"This is absolutely no problem!"

Han Sanping readily agreed.

"In addition to Mount Emei that Teacher Fang just mentioned, let's discuss what other scenic spots and mountains need to be surveyed on site."

While Wang Fulin and the others were discussing, Han Sanping politely asked Fangyan to step aside.

"Director Han..."

"Teacher Fang, let's not address each other by our titles in private. Just call me by my name."

"That's so embarrassing. How about this, we can talk about our own affairs. Since you are older than me, I will call you 'Sanping brother'."

"This... Then I'll take care of it."

Han Sanping asked, "Teacher Fang, you went to the Science Fiction Literature and Art Publishing House yesterday, right?"

Fangyan admitted openly, "I also want to thank Brother Sanping for arranging the car, driver, and very capable guide for me."

"As long as you're satisfied."

Han Sanping frankly stated that there has always been a rumor circulating in the Chinese literary world that "Young General Fang is a guiding light."

This trip to the publishing house is obviously to show our support for "Science Fiction Literature and Art". In this case, can we also give them some guidance and point out a clear path for Emei Film Studio!
"Emei Film Studio is a big company, could it be that something has gone wrong?"

Fangyan looked at him left and then at Zhu Lin right.

"It is said that family disgrace should not be made public, but I will tell you the truth, teacher."

Han Sanping said: "This is the most difficult time for Emei Film Studio right now, with internal and external troubles, especially internal troubles!"

Fang Yan made a gesture to silence him and took him and Zhu Lin to a deserted corner:
"Please continue."

"Teacher Fang should know that now not only publishing houses but also film studios are required to restructure from public institutions to enterprises, responsible for their own profits and losses and raising funds on their own."

Han Sanping saw him nod and continued, "Part of the funds for the film production in the studio has changed from the original fiscal appropriation to bank loans, and the other part is earned by selling film copies, which is handled by China Film Corporation..."

Zhu Lin's eyes widened. If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, he would never have imagined that the Emei Film Studio was on the brink of life and death.

Fangyan listens patiently and grasps the pain points:
"The funds for making the film are self-raised, but the film distribution model is still unified purchase and sales."

"Teacher Fang is Teacher Fang. He saw the problem right away!" Han Sanping said, "In fact, if the copies sell well, it would still be profitable, but the state-owned film studios have a quota for filming every year. No matter how good the quality of these films is, they can't sell many copies. They are basically losing money."

As he spoke, he sighed deeply, "That means that a movie must earn as much as two or three movies to ensure that it does not lose money or make a profit. This does not include the interest on the bank loan, the wages, bonuses, and benefits of the factory employees..."

No wonder the state-owned film industry collapsed in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. This is the reason!

Fangyan suddenly realized: "You want the horse to run, but you don't want it to eat grass."

Han Sanping said helplessly: "Yes, that's what I mean."

"But I can't help you with anything. Although I am also from the cultural system, I am not from the Film Bureau."

Fang Yan shrugged and said, "Even if it is, I alone cannot change the national unified purchase and sales distribution model."

"No, no, you misunderstood me. I want to learn something from the real thing." Han Sanping said truthfully, "About entertainment films."

Zhu Lin was greatly surprised, and so was Fangyan. He had only talked about the marketization of entertainment films with Xi'an Film Studio, Shanghai Film Studio and Guixi Film Studio.

Han Sanping did not hide it, "We were invited to the Xi'an Film Studio for exchanges. When we visited the "Da Qin" film and television base that was under construction, Director Wu mentioned it." His eyes were full of passion, "I think entertainment films will be the way out for our Emei Film Studio!"

He is worthy of being the person who is responsible for the commercialization of Chinese films.

Fangyan said appreciatively: "It seems that Emei Film Studio made the right choice by choosing Brother Sanping as the deputy director."

Han Sanping said excitedly: "Then, can Teacher Fang cooperate with our Emei Film Studio on an entertainment film?"

"What a coincidence."

There was regret in the dialect tone. In addition to the Xi'an Film Studio, appointments had already been made with the Shanghai Film Studio and the Guixi Film Studio.

The "Huang Feihong" series from Shanghai Film Studio is just waiting for Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng to come to the mainland to discuss cooperation.

As for the "Ring" series, the Guixi Factory has not yet given an accurate answer. Does it dare to do something big?
"If Guixi Film Studio doesn't want to, our Emei Film Studio can make this horror film!"

Han Sanping's face was full of excitement.

Fangyan shook his head and said darkly:
What is your position in Emei Film Studio?
Wei Bi Da is the boss of Guixi Factory!

Han Sanping was stunned. As long as I become the person in charge of Emei Film Studio, anything is possible?

Fangyan smiled and said that he didn't need to be the boss. As long as he could be the boss of Emei Film Studio and stick to the path of making entertainment films, that would be enough.

"I will try to convince Director Teng."

Han Sanping made a solemn promise and then took out a movie script from his briefcase.

Fangyan looked carefully and saw the words "The Flying Thief of Emei" written on it.

A quick flip through the film reveals that the plot is roughly about the theft of cultural relics from the Emeishan Cultural Relics Management Institute. The Criminal Police Brigade found out through the captured thieves that the thieves were instigated by the murderer Wu Jiagui. Unexpectedly, while the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole is behind. The nationally wanted criminal "Cao Shangfei" kills Wu Jiagui and steals the cultural relics. Thus, a game of cat and mouse begins.

"Teacher Fang, is this script bad?"

Seeing his frown, Zhu Lin became curious.

Fang Yan said: "It's a good story, but it's a bit old-fashioned. It's similar to the routines of criminal investigation films and anti-espionage films that were released before."

"I think so too!"

Han Sanping cast a questioning look, "Teacher Fang, if we want to change it into an entertainment film, how do you think we should change it?"

"If we have to change it, of course we have to change it into an action movie."

Fang Yan said: "In Hong Kong, there is a term for this type of film, called 'cop and gangster film', or 'fashion action film'."

Han Sanping asked: "How should this police and gangster film, this fashion action film, be shot?"

Fangyan held up a finger and said, "For example, when the police and the criminals are chasing each other, they chase each other in the horizontal corridors, and they climb walls and run over rooftops on the vertical stairs. If you want more visual stimulation, you can have a car racing scene or a car-racing scene."

He stretched out another finger, "For example, if we catch the criminals and they put up a desperate resistance and refuse to surrender, we can either fight them with bare hands or with weapons and shoot a gunfight scene..."

Seeing him talking nonstop while pointing his finger, Zhu Lin was amazed, "Teacher Fang, you really know a lot."

Han Sanping couldn't help but sigh: "Just by listening to you say this, I feel that this movie is amazing."

"If we really want to make "Emei Feidao" into an action movie, we must hire a martial arts instructor."

Fangyan recommends the head coach of the Yenching Wushu Team, Wu Bin.

Han Sanping was shameless and wanted both. He also wanted to adapt his novel into a movie, not a few, just one would be fine!
"Brother Sanping, why bother to go far away? Aren't there already good works in the Sichuan literary world?"

Under his confused gaze, Fang Yan smiled playfully and said, "Like Mr. Ma Shi Tu's Ten Night Tales, especially the "Story of Stealing an Official"."

Zhu Lin immediately thought of the visit he would have to make to Mr. Ma in a few days, and he was shocked.

Teacher Fang, is this also part of your calculation?
(End of this chapter)