Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, another week had passed.
Du Hongtai called almost every day to ask about the situation with "Power", which made Xiao Yunhai speechless.
This time, it was because of his reputation that the First Chief made an exception to review the script. Even if he was given a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare to rush it.
Originally, he thought that it would take at least three months before he could give him any news. After all, the First Chief was very busy every day. Whether or not he could take the time to take a look was another matter.
He didn't expect that the First Chief would call him after just over a week.
"Yunhai, have you been waiting for too long?" The First Chief chuckled.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Of course not. Chief, please don't tell me that you've already finished reading the script. Isn't that too fast? "
The First Chief smiled and said, "This script is very well written. When I'm not working, I use it as a reading material for my rest."
Xiao Yunhai said, "Chief, thank you for your attention. Do you think the script can be broadcast on TV? "
The First Chief said, "I'm not done yet. There are many things in the story that are only mentioned briefly. I didn't dare to go deeper. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled bitterly and said, "Chief, the content of the script has been changed. The too explicit things have been deleted. If this version can pass the review, we'll be very happy. "
The First Chief scolded jokingly, "Useless. Officialdom isn't a forbidden area. Just like other industries, there are good and bad officials. As Hua Xia's economy gets better and better, there have been many corruption cases in the past few years. Since when has our government been hiding anything? The best part of this script is that every official's role represents a type. Good officials have their own shortcomings and conflicts. Bad officials also have their own shining points. It's written very realistically. No wonder you can't bear to throw it away. "
Xiao Yunhai asked, "Then, do you agree to us filming?"
The First Chief said, "Of course. You can rest assured and film according to the original script. Don't worry about anything. If our government can't even tolerate such a small matter, it'll be too sad. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Thank you, Chief. I believe they will be very happy to hear this. "
Chief No. 1 chuckled and said, "Are you planning to play the male lead?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "No. I want to act as the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Committee, He Dong. "
Chief Number One said, "This image is quite interesting. I'm looking forward to you guys doing a good job."
Xiao Yunhai promised, "Don't worry, Chief. I promise to complete the mission."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yunhai snapped his fingers. Apart from being happy, he also admired the No. 1 Chief.
Without strong confidence, such a film would definitely not be allowed to be made. At the very least, in his previous life, there was not even a one in ten thousand chance that it would pass.
"Hubby, what's wrong? You seem to be very happy. " Zhao Wanqing asked when she came back from school with the two children and saw Xiao Yunhai's smiling face.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "I just spoke to the Bureau Chief on the phone. 'Power' has passed the review."
"Really? That's great, "Zhao Wanqing said happily," I can finally act as the two characters, Wang Huiying and Wang Huifang. Hubby, have you informed Director Du? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Not yet. According to the time, he should be calling me soon. "
For the past few days, Du Hongtai would call him every noon to ask about it. Xiao Yunhai was very helpless about it.
Sure enough, in less than ten minutes, Du Hongtai's call came in.
"Yunhai, is there any news from the Bureau Chief?" Du Hongtai asked.
Xiao Yunhai deliberately sighed and said, "Director Du, I just got off the phone with the Bureau Chief. I don't know what to say to you. This … some things can't be forced. "
Zhao Wanqing saw her husband teasing Du Hongtai and covered her mouth to laugh.
Du Hongtai seemed to be digesting this result. After a long time, he sighed and said, "I should have thought of it long ago. It's just that I can't help but feel a little lucky. Especially when you gave this script to the Bureau Chief, it gave me hope. Sigh, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. But no matter what, I have to thank you properly. "
Xiao Yunhai held back his laughter and said, "You're welcome."
Du Hongtai asked, "Oh right, what did the Bureau Chief say?"
Xiao Yunhai said, "Four words, 'I'm not done yet.'"
"Not done yet?" Du Hongtai asked in confusion, "What does that mean? Why don't I understand? "
Xiao Yunhai felt that it was about time, so he smiled and said, "It means that the script we showed him is not up to standard and can't be filmed. If he wants to film, he will film the script that hasn't been changed. Do you understand? Hahaha. "
Xiao Yunhai couldn't help but laugh when he said that.
Du Hongtai instantly knew that he was fooled by Xiao Yunhai, but he was still very excited and said, "That's great, that's great. Yunhai, I thank you. Even though you almost made me cry, I still want to thank you. "
Xiao Yunhai chuckled and said, "Director Du, Wan Qing and I both want to act in your drama. With our acting skills, it shouldn't be a problem, right? "
Du Hongtai laughed and said, "Nonsense. If you can't do it, who can? I heard from Wan Qing that she wants to act as the antagonist, Wang Huiying. What about you? Acting as the lead? "
As a famous director of Hua Xia, what Du Hongtai hated the most was the interference of investors. If someone else wanted to steal his role as the lead, Du Hongtai would definitely be angry.
But if it was Xiao Yunhai, he couldn't wait.
If a world-class superstar with extraordinary acting skills were to act as the lead, the drama would definitely be popular without any publicity.
Xiao Yunhai said, "That male lead is too righteous. I don't like such a character."
Du Hongtai asked, "Then which one do you like?"
Xiao Yunhai said with a smile, "I want to act as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, who is full of righteousness but is also the biggest embezzler, my wife's lover, He Dong."
Du Hongtai didn't even think about it and said, "Alright. With your acting skills, you definitely won't have any problem getting this role. By the way, how much are you going to invest in me? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "There's no upper limit. We'll invest as much as we need. Director Du, I've already given a military order to the No. 1 Chief. I'll definitely make 'Power' a good film. If the effect of the film isn't satisfactory, then I really won't have the face to see him again. The biggest problem now is the actors. My requirements aren't high. The worst actors must have at least A-list acting skills. Those so-called young and handsome men with their own popularity, none of them can be included. I absolutely won't allow a piece of rat shit to spoil our pot of porridge. "
Du Hongtai chuckled and said, "Don't worry. With your huge capital, I'll definitely get all those Best Actors and Actresses in one fell swoop. How about this, how about you be the Artistic Director of this film? "
When Xiao Yunhai heard that, he immediately expressed his refusal and said, "The center of a film can only be the director. Otherwise, it's easy to have problems with the style of the film. I can do the preparatory work with you. I guarantee that you won't have any worries. Once the filming starts, I'll just be an actor. "
Xiao Yunhai was very clear that Du Hongtai was just being polite. He didn't really want to give the Artistic Director position to him.
For a director, having the position of Artistic Director was like Sun Wukong wearing a golden hoop. It was very uncomfortable and made them feel restrained.
If the Artistic Director was a little more forceful, then just the internal struggle alone would be endless, not to mention filming a good film.
Du Hongtai said, "Up to you. I'll start preparing now and strive to start filming within a month. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "If there's anything you need, just let me know."
Du Hongtai said, "I'll have to trouble you a lot."
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yunhai said to Zhao Wanqing, "I haven't filmed a TV drama for a long time. This time, I must have a good time."
Zhao Wanqing nodded and said with a smile, "From the script, you can see that the scenes are very intense. I'm afraid that some actors with bad acting skills will be suppressed to the point that they can't even see their shadows."
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's why I asked Director Du to find actors with good acting skills. Alright, let's have a glass of red wine this afternoon to celebrate. "
Zhao Wanqing said, "Forget it. You still have to send your child to school in the afternoon. If you get caught by the traffic police for drunk driving and get sentenced to ten days to half a month, then the world will be shocked. " “
Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said, "What a killjoy."
The next day, Xiao Yunhai brought the first version of the script for "Power" to the Film and Television Bureau. The bureau chief, Gong Bo, personally received him and gave Xiao Yunhai enough face.
In the bureau chief's office, Xiao Yunhai took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Director Gong, this is my script. Please find someone to approve it."
Gong Bo took the script and asked with interest, "I'm a little confused. What kind of script can make Mr. Xiao come here personally?"
Gong Bo's expression changed when he saw the words "Power" on the title page. He flipped through two pages and shook his head with a bitter smile. "Mr. Xiao, I know this script. The head of the Film and Television Bureau's audit department reported to me that it's very good. Unfortunately, the things in it are too explicit. Once it's broadcast, it will affect the government's image. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "The Internet has spread to thousands of households, and people's minds have been completely opened. Do you think that even if we don't act in it, they won't know? Besides, even the number one official isn't worried. Director Gong, what are you worried about? "
Gong Bo was stunned when he heard that and said, "The number one official? He read it? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "That's right. Haha, I know. Not only the Film and Television Bureau, but even the Ministry of Culture wouldn't dare to approve such a script. So, I took the opportunity to pass the script to the number one official while he was eating with me. Yesterday, the official gave me a reply and said that it was approved. Director Gong, you don't think that I'm lying, do you? "
Gong Bo chuckled and said, "If someone else said this, I definitely wouldn't believe it. But since it came from you, it's not a problem. Recently, there has been a rumor in the Film and Television Bureau that when the official was eating with the three winners of the Golden Eagle Gala, you handed him a script. I didn't expect it to be this. Okay, I'll get someone to issue a verification certificate for you. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Thank you very much."
Half an hour later, Gong Bo personally sent Xiao Yunhai out of the Film and Television Bureau.
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