In the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong's film and television entertainment industry was at its peak, and there were countless film companies.
An ambitious and capable person in the circle could easily form a team and buy a decent script to attract a large amount of investment. Then, with a cost of a million yuan at most, they could spend half a month or a month to make a movie and make a lot of money.
However, the golden age of Hong Kong's entertainment industry had passed more than ten years ago. Today's Hong Kong film and television companies were at most a quarter of their heyday, but the number was still considerable, and those who could survive usually had their own foundation and characteristics.
Jiayang Film's status in Hong Kong's film and television industry couldn't be compared with the top moguls, but as an old film and television company, its strength and influence were not low, especially after it was acquired by Hong Kong businessman Zhou Yi. In the past two years, it had produced several movies with good box office.
This was also the reason why Chen Wenqiang strongly advocated the cooperation between Lu Chen Studio and Jiayang Film.
The team of Jiayang Film was ready-made and had rich experience. This film and television company had a good relationship with several major cinema chains, so they could quickly screen in Hong Kong and get good ratings.
For LuChen Studio, which has just started, it will save a lot of trouble to have such a partner.
However, the first contact and negotiation did not go well. Jiayang Film's offer was very high. It was not an exorbitant price, but it was far beyond Lu Chen's bottom line.
Of course, a movie with an investment budget of as high as 30 million yuan could not be easily settled by sitting down for a meal and chatting. There were many rules and regulations involved in cooperation. The so-called negotiation was actually a process of bargaining and testing each other's bottom line. Often, a final agreement could only be reached after a round of gambling.
Lu Chen had already expected this, so he began to prepare for the new movie and was also mentally prepared to continue the negotiation with Jiayang Film.
If they really could not come to an agreement, they could either talk to another company, or simply gather their people.
Of course, that was the last choice, and it would cost a lot more time and money, which was contrary to the plan.
To Lu Chen's surprise, he had just visited Jiayang Film with Chen Wenqiang and Wan Xiaoquan yesterday and met their general manager, Zhang Yifan. Today, the big boss behind Jiayang Film, Zhou Yi, actually paid a return visit in person.
Was this also the influence of Liu Gangsheng?
If that was the case, Lu Chen had undoubtedly underestimated the influence of this superstar in Xiangjiang.
Lu Chen remained calm and collected as he said to Li Zhen, "Mr. Zhou, please come to my office and apologize for me."
Madam Jin was still sitting here. If he abandoned this group of people in front of him to welcome Zhou Yi, then his EQ would be too low.
Even if the latter was definitely here to discuss the cooperation of the new film.
"Yes, Young Master Lu."
Li Zhen nodded in agreement and left to receive Zhou Yi.
Mrs. Jin smiled and said, "Young Master Lu, Boss Zhou Yi is here in person. Is he here to discuss the cooperation of the new movie? Then you have to catch him and slaughter him! "
"Young Master Lu" was a very unique title in Xiangjiang. Previously, Ma Rongzhen mentioned it first, and then Chen Wenqiang also called him "Young Master Lu". Now, even Li Zhen and Madam Jin changed the way they addressed him.
Originally, as a guest, it was impolite to ask about the purpose of another guest's visit. However, Madam Jin was a woman, and her smile was very amiable. Her words revealed her familiarity with Zhou Yi, so people did not feel it was abrupt.
Lu Chen was curious. "Madam Jin and Boss Zhou are friends?"
Madam Jin smiled and said, "We've had dinner together a few times. Boss Zhou is a very trustworthy person. It's reassuring to cooperate with him. Several of my artists have filmed in Jiayang Film before. It's been a pleasure working with him."
She looked around and took the opportunity to push her two goddaughters out. "Young Master Lu, do you still need actors for your movie? Give Xiaodie and Xinyan two roles. They can also play small roles. You don't need to pay them at all. Just treat it as letting them learn from you. How about it? "
Filming a movie!
Both Ji Xiaodie and Li Xinyan were tempted. They blinked their eyes and stared at Lu Chen.
Filming movies and TV shows were irresistible temptations for most girls in Xiangjiang. There would always be examples in the industry of meeting talent scouts on the street and then becoming famous and embarking on a brilliant career as a star.
Although this was Lu Chen's first movie and no one knew how it would turn out, being able to play a role in it would undoubtedly increase one's qualifications.
With Lu Chen's fame and reputation, it was impossible for him to shoot a quick movie with tens of millions of investments, right?
They were all smart people!
Lu Chen smiled and said, "To be honest, I still lack a few roles in this movie. I haven't decided on the female lead either, but there really aren't any suitable ones for Xiaodie and Xinyan. If you don't mind, it's not a problem for you to play a small role."
There were not many characters involved in the movie "A Chinese Ghost Story". Lu Chen played the male lead, Yan Chixia had already decided on Ma Rongzhen, and there was a female supporting role, Xiaoqing, reserved for Chen Wenqiang's daughter.
The only thing that Madam Jin could get for her goddaughter was a cameo appearance out of friendship.
Before Madam Jin could speak, Li Xinyan couldn't wait and said, "A small role is fine too!"
Ji Xiaodie also nodded in agreement.
They didn't expect to get any important roles, so it was good to play a small role.
Just treat it as a game.
In fact, Madam Jin's intention of bringing them here today was very obvious. She wanted them to firmly grasp Lu Chen's potential. It was not to snatch a diamond bachelor, but to get Lu Chen's support in their career.
People in Xiangjiang were very superstitious. There had always been a saying of "benefactors" in the circle. Madam Jin believed that Lu Chen was Ji Xiaodie and Li Xinyan's "benefactor." Meeting him at Shu Jing's charity banquet was their fate and opportunity.
She smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Young Master Lu. I'll treat you to dinner tonight. It's on Xiaodie and Xinyan's tab."
Lu Chen really admired this person. No wonder Shu Jing admired him so much when she mentioned him.
It would be strange if such a person didn't mix well in the entertainment industry!
Madam Jin was very observant. She had achieved her goal, so she didn't continue to pester him. After a while, she stood up and said, "Young Master Lu still has guests, so we won't bother you anymore. I'll inform Miss Li after booking a table. See you tonight."
Ji Xiaodie and Li Xinyan also stood up, bowed and said, "Goodbye, Teacher Lu."
"I'll see you out …"
Lu Chen personally saw Madam Jin and the others out, and then returned to his office.
Zhou Yi, the chairman of Jiayang Pictures, was already waiting there.
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