Liu Qingshan waved his hand and stopped Tom Hopper from getting up, "I still have filming to do. Here is the script for you to read later! You already know the identities of these two people, right? Don't worry about investment. Your responsibility is to think through the script, and we will find a chance to meet again in the afternoon. As for how the two bosses want to discuss it with you in detail, I won’t ask!"
There was a look of surprise on Tom Hopper's face. It was obvious that Liu Qingshan's attitude toward him was positive. It seemed that all his previous worries were in vain!
Ignoring the guests who continued to dine, Liu Qingshan explained to the other two people in a nice way.
"I still stick to last night's suggestion. I think it is more appropriate for local funds from England to be the main force. They have the advantage of being landowners and can promote more effectively and secure enough theaters! However, if you two elders can find them, you can discuss it yourself. There is a question of specific investment. Or, if local funds cannot be guaranteed, there is nothing wrong with leaving it to Panshi and Jiahe, but it will lose part of the box office!"
He told the truth, Britain is the protagonist of the events in the film, and the main box office is still there, so local theaters are crucial, even if this ordinary film is of higher quality and more refined.
As an old player in the industry, Panshi Company couldn't understand Liu Qingshan's thoughts. Zhou Changhuai stated the two companies' plans very straightforwardly: "It doesn't matter if the bulk of the shares are given to the British film company, the two of us can do whatever we want." The molecule is enough. That’s the Oscar. Sometimes we can’t just consider the box office. You can make less money, but the names of us Chinese must be on that Oscar!”
Liu Qingshan clapped his hands a few times and said, "Based on what you said, if I have a good book in the future, I will come to you first. In terms of national justice, I have the same interests as you!"
Li Xiangze also beamed: "If you can do business like us, the Chinese-speaking community will become really strong sooner or later. By the way, Shanzi, I also want to participate in the movie you collaborated with Han Guo. When the time comes, I will go to Laohan myself." Grind there, so you have to be more biased toward Panshi Company when you speak!"
Liu Qingshan deliberately lowered his voice and said: "To be honest with you, I handed over two notebooks to Han Guoren, and even Mr. Han didn't know about it. You don't need to be too anxious. Wait until you watch the first part. It’s not too late to make a decision on the film!”
The surprise on Zhou Changhuai's face was replaced by melancholy in a blink of an eye. He shook his head: "Shanzi, you don't know much about your colleagues in the cold country. They are just a pack of wolves. By the time we see the prospect, those people will have already taken away the cake." It’s all divided! Not only is the market reaction there more flexible, but there are also many connections that are not on the table. If it weren’t for your script, I would rather not make money from Han people!”
Liu Qingshan's expression also changed, "I really didn't know much about it before? In this case, why don't I take the script back?"
Li Xiangze sighed softly: "It's too late. Once your script flows there, I bet that even if you take it back, within a year, a film with a similar story will be released!"
After eating, Tom Hopper listened quietly. Although most of them could not understand, the word Hanguo was obviously not unfamiliar to him. He suddenly said: "Don't talk to Hanguo." I deal with the entertainment industry, although I know Mr. Liu’s girlfriend is from there.”
"Why?"
Liu Qingshan was really curious this time and couldn't help but ask.
"That country is just like Tianzhu, a mysteriously confident country with inexplicable national pride, but the reasons in name are often very inexplicable!"
"You are a European, half a world away, how do you know this?"
"There are students from the cold country at Oxford University, and there are quite a few of them. The characteristics I mentioned are almost a common portrayal of them. This view of mine has formed a consensus in the school!"
He was still shrugging his shoulders as he spoke, and the corners of his mouth were curled up as if someone was pulling at him.
Liu Qingshan and others laughed loudly, attracting many strange looks.
No one would have thought that the seemingly quiet Shi Hui would speak from the seat next to him: "Mr. Hopper, you don't know that Mr. Liu has a very good relationship with Tianzhu. His biggest partner is the boss of Treasure Pictures. Boss, the only two apprentices are also from Tianzhu, and..."
Before she could finish speaking, Tom Hopper couldn't stand listening anymore and quickly stopped him: "Let's talk about the script. I think this, this..."
He stuttered for a long time without saying anything specific. Everyone on the side laughed out loud after being surprised, which immediately attracted angry looks from several foreign faces in the restaurant.
On the set, Zhou Xingchi saw Liu Qingshan's return and immediately pulled him aside, "I didn't expect Mr. Martin's target this time to be you! Have you thought about how to maintain a good relationship with him in the future? Through Mrs. Helen?"
How could Liu Qingshan not understand the meaning of his words, "Mrs. Helen has a bodhisattva heart and has devoted the rest of her life to charity. I can't always disturb others because of my future, otherwise I will be contaminated. The friendly nature of that social cause!”
He understood that Zhou Xingchi didn't know the existence of that script, so he reminded him specifically.
So I told him what happened last night.
Zhou Xingchi was so shocked that his eyes were like bells, and he felt very angry that Liu Qingshan would swallow him up if he kept it secret from him.
Of course, the expression he pretended was based on their friendship with each other. Moreover, when he saw Liu Qingshan today, he solemnly interrogated him. There was concern in itself, and he wanted to remind him not to give up this line easily.
Today's social living conditions are realistic, especially in the actor profession. Without a strong relationship, no matter whether you are a dragon or a tiger, you have to lie down and follow the rules.
Although Liu Qingshan is very skilled, so what? If it weren't for the support along the way, how could he have become so prosperous in such a short period of time?
As for Martin Scorsese, who took the initiative to show up yesterday, his status in Hollywood is such that Zhou Xingchi, who has already planned to retire, is jealous.
He knows how difficult it is for stars of Chinese-language films to make a splash in Hollywood. Even Chen Long can only act in films that continue his own style. It is impossible for anyone to invite him to star in local Hollywood films. .
"I didn't expect that the way you maintain relationships with others is so different. Is it true that people with real abilities don't need to worry about it like me?"
"Hurry up and pull it down, Mr. Xing, don't take advantage of your brothers. I just like to write something!"
"Is that a point? I know about that speech many years ago, but how many people like me can't think of adapting it into a script? How is your brain so long? I really want to dig it out and see."
All joking aside, Liu Qingshan also knew that the other party had good intentions, so he didn't want to hide some things from him.
"A year ago, I was preparing to enter the European and American markets in the future. That script was just one of them. I didn't expect that Martin would come to me, which made my plan many years ahead of schedule!"
