Chasing light

Chapter 58 Argument
As the producer of the film "72 Hours", Mr. Xia of Shield Films, with a clouded face, questioned Mr. Zhao Pinlin of the producer: "Why did things develop to this point? Your public relations team is doing nothing. of?"

Mr. Zhao glanced resentfully at Director Chen opposite, and said innocently: "Ever since Su Ran was appointed as the female number one, we can foresee today's situation. Su Ran's acting skills are fine, but she has stains after all. If her comeback this time is not in this kind of main theme movie, or just playing a small supporting role, maybe everyone's resistance will not be so strong, but she is the number one female in this main theme movie, so it's not a big deal! "

"We wanted to clean her up, but what happened? The more you want to clean her up, the harder she will become. Don't worry about it. People think you're wrong. There's no way to do this."

Shen Ming clicked his tongue: "The public outrage is overwhelming! Look, it's only been five days. This boycott post has already received 10,000+ netizens' responses, and the hot searches are full of dirty information about Su Ran. Several of our employers have also discussed this matter. To be honest Saying that we invested in this film without thinking about how much money we would make, and it doesn’t matter if we lose a little, it can be considered as a contribution to purifying the film market and promoting national righteousness, but you can’t let our investors lose all their money!”

"That is, the public's resistance is so strong now, will people still watch the movie when it is released?" Another investor echoed.

"The boycott is not just online. Some people have come to our offline theaters to protest with signs these days. If we continue to use Su Ran, we can't do this release." Ms. Huang, the representative of the distributor, expressed her attitude.

Mr. Xia sighed and looked at Director Chen: "Old Chen, say something."

Director Chen was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Su Ran's first film debut was "Silent Testimony" directed by me. I have never seen such a talented and hardworking child. This film is very successful. Su Ran also became famous in one fell swoop. Others are busy making money when they become popular, and accept any movie. As long as the money is enough, they can endorse various commercial performances. Su Ran is not, she can calm down and hone her acting skills. Going to further studies to act in a drama, she is very picky about taking plays, she has a unique vision, only one or two movies are released a year, and every film is a masterpiece, she is a real actor, an actor who really loves acting."

Everyone's face was full of disdain, saying that these are useless, what they need is actors who can make them money.

"So, I don't believe that an actress with artistic virtue like her would do such a thing as a fraudulent donation."

"Director Chen, the problem is that even if we all believe her, it's useless. Netizens don't believe her." Shen Ming said slowly.

Director Chen nodded: "I chose Su Ran as the lead actress in this film for two reasons. The first one, as I said just now, is that I don't want a good actor to ruin his acting career because of being hacked. The second reason for giving her this chance is that besides Su Ran, I really can't think of anyone else in my age group who can play the role of Chen Jin."

"Although the role of Chen Jin is not important, it is an important character in the play. It can be said that it is the key to the success or failure of this film. The change of this character's identity and inner changes are very complicated. The innocence and sweetness of the love period, From the grief of losing her lover, to her decision to be an undercover agent to complete her lover's unfinished business, to becoming the cold and ruthless drug appraiser of the drug lord Barton, she lost contact with the organization for three full years in the tiger's den, and could only fight alone That kind of forbearance, the pain of seeing her comrades being killed but being unable to help her, and the joy when she finally sacrificed herself to cover the special forces to rescue the hostages, seeing death as home, seeking benevolence..."

"There are not many lines, so I can only rely on very delicate performances to interpret the complex psychology of this character. May I ask, who else is qualified for this role besides Su Ran?"

"Director Chen, Su Ran is not irreplaceable. There are still young and excellent actresses! Even if the acting skills are slightly inferior to Su Ran, you can tell her more about the play, and do it several times until you are satisfied. That's enough?" Mr. Zhao laughed, and Shi Shiran said.

Shen Ming cooperated and asked: "Mr. Zhao thinks who is more suitable?"

Mr. Zhao frowned deliberately and muttered: "I think Lin Ying is quite suitable. She has a good image and temperament, has strength and flow, and has been shortlisted in the top three of the celebrity power rankings for three consecutive years."

"Lin Ying can do it, but it's more expensive. I heard that the minimum salary for her to take on a movie is 3000 million." Shen Ming said.

Mr. Zhao said with a smile: "I have communicated with Lin Ying, she knows that our budget is limited, and she really hopes to be able to act in this film, so she is willing to halve the salary."

"1500 million should be within the budget, so it's no problem. The reality is in front of you. If you use Su Ran, this movie will basically be pornographic. If you use Lin Ying, it might explode." Shen Ming knocked on the table. , the voice also raised a degree.

Ms. Huang nodded: "If Lin Ying plays the female lead, the box office will be guaranteed."

Mr. Xia was very embarrassed: "Old Chen, I promised you before that as long as you direct this film, you can decide whether to lead the female lead or the leading male lead, and we will never interfere. But the problem is that with Su Ran, we lose Sorry."

Director Chen sighed in his heart, knowing that he couldn't do anything alone, it's a pity, with such a good opportunity, he wanted to help that child Su Ran.

Mr. Xia said: "Then it's decided, Pin Lin, you and Lin Ying will meet and finalize it as soon as possible."

At this moment, Mr. Xia's assistant came over with a mobile phone and whispered something in Mr. Xia's ear. Mr. Xia's expression changed, he took the phone and got up and walked to the window.

"Minister...Minister...Yes, we are discussing...Huh? Yes yes yes..."

Mr. Xia answered the phone tremblingly, wiped the sweat from his forehead and returned to his seat, coughed twice, adjusted his mood, and said: "I just received a call from the leader, and I will paraphrase the exact words of the leader. The number one must be Su Ran. If the producer has an opinion, change the producer, investors can withdraw their capital if they have an opinion, change the publisher if they have an opinion, and change the director if the director has an opinion. In short, anyone can change, except Su Ran can’t be changed, that’s all, think about it and give me an answer as soon as possible.”

Everyone was dumbfounded, did they hear correctly?Is Su Ran's background so strong?This is for God.

Director Chen immediately expressed his attitude: "I have no objection."

What a surprise.

Mr. Xia's assistant came over again: "Mr. Xia, call."

President Xia felt concerned: "Who?"

"Vice President Jiang."

President Xia heaved a sigh of relief, listened to a few words on the phone, and immediately smiled: "OK, please make an appointment with her, and I will talk to her in person."

Mr. Xia hung up the phone and laughed: "Just now someone approached us, willing to invest 3 million yuan. What's the condition? Su Ran must be the number one female."

The faces of Shen Ming and the others on the opposite side turned dark.

What's going on here?Just now the big leader personally called to roll call and insisted on Su Ran playing the leading role, and immediately someone was willing to spend 3 million for Su Ran.

　Thank you, Garfield II, and the reward of Rebellion &, the first update is coming :)

　　
　
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