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"Professor Cheng, you are the only one who can help me this time." Feng Xiaogang said with a shy face, "Brother, I have just become a director. You don't want me to return to my original form after just one play and become a screenwriter again."
"Okay, don't sound so pitiful." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said with a smile, "How many dramas can be popular in a year? There are not so many directors who are dead, so what are you afraid of?"
"The key is who doesn't want to climb up the ladder? I don't want to be promoted to director and just wait to die." Feng Xiaogang said with a smile.
Xiang Nan nodded, admiring his enterprising spirit.
In fact, without such professionalism, Feng Xiaogang would not have grown from an art assistant to a top director in the country.
How many people are content to be mediocre all their lives because of their lack of ambition.
"Okay, I've prepared a script for you, take it." Xiang Nan smiled and gave him a script.
Feng Xiaogang took it and took a look, and was stunned when he saw eight big characters written on the cover - "A Romantic Affair".
He then flipped through it and realized that he had made a mistake.
This is not a romantic affair as he thought. Instead, it is a police drama with a layer of love. Or, to put it the other way around, it is a love drama with a layer of love.
I have to say that Xiang Nan's script was so well written that he just turned a few pages and couldn't bear to let it go, wanting to finish it all. Really good.
"Professor Cheng, how can I thank you?" he said excitedly. With such a good script, he felt that his future was secure.
"You're welcome. Friends should help each other, right?" Xiang Nan said with a smile.
"Yes, yes." Feng Xiaogang nodded immediately, "If you have anything to do in the future, just ask."
"Okay." Xiang Nan nodded, that's all.
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After Feng Xiaogang got the script, he went back and reported to the leader.
After the script passed review, he then began preparations for "A Romantic Affair".
Because this drama is a police romance drama, the love element is more important than the detective element. As for romantic dramas, they must have handsome men and beautiful women.
In particular, the heroine is a top priority, so Feng Xiaogang attaches great importance to it and is determined to choose the most beautiful actress to play the role. Finally, after many rounds of screening, he selected Xu Qing, who is now a sophomore at Beijing Film Academy.
After Xiang Nan saw his selection, he couldn't help but admire his vision.
Xu Qing is a goddess in the hearts of Chinese people, and she became a hit in the 1990s. "Roots of the Imperial City", "Sunrise in the East and Rain in the West", and "Come and Come" were all hits.
Even in the 21st century, Xu Qing is still one of the most charming women in the entertainment industry. The starring films "Old Paoer" and "The Righteous One" still have the charm of turning all living beings upside down.
"Professor Cheng, do you think she is good too?" Feng Xiaogang said with a smile.
"Of course." Xiang Nan nodded.
There is a saying that men want to marry Xu Qing, but women want to scold Xu Qing. Whatever men want, they can find in Xu Qing; whatever women hate, they can also find in Xu Qing.
"As long as you like it." Feng Xiaogang nodded and smiled.
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Later, Xu Qing was brought to see Xiang Nan by Feng Xiaogang, who said he was asking the author for advice to better understand the character.
When Xiang Nan saw Xu Qing, he couldn't help but admire her beauty and temperament.
It’s no wonder that in her forties, she is still highly regarded. She plays the leading role in blockbusters such as “The Old Paoer” and “The Righteous One.” There are not many people in China who can find her.
After Xu Qing met Xiang Nan, she was also very well-behaved.
Although her identity is not ordinary. Her grandmother and aunt are diplomats, her mother is the leader of the song and dance troupe of the General Political Department, and her father is a security guard for the chief minister. She grew up in the Diplomatic Campus and is Feng Xiaogang's dreamed-about big brother.
But in front of Xiang Nan, there is no need to mention this identity background. Not to mention Xiang Nan's own status in the academic world, he has been teaching for many years and has many students all over the world. He has people all over the capital.
Xiang Nan, in particular, has unparalleled influence in the film and television industry.
Every one of his scripts is sure to be a hit, and every one of his plays can cause a sensation. Many actors have become famous through his works.
For example, Zhu Lin, before this, the only role that could be remembered was the king of the daughter country. But now her Liu Huifang, Ge Ling, and Jiang Man have become classics.
For example, Li Baotian was basically unknown before filming "Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo". Now it is popular all over the country. Who can't sing "There is a steelyard between heaven and earth".
And everyone who enters the entertainment industry has a heart that wants to be famous. Xu Qing is naturally no exception, so she is particularly close to Xiang Nan.
Since Feng Xiaogang introduced Xiang Nan to her, she has come to ask Xiang Nan for advice almost every day. She shouted like a professor and a teacher, making it difficult for Xiang Nan not to like her.
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In February 1990, during the Valentine's Day period, "Pretty Woman" written by Xiang Nan officially landed in North American theaters.
The story of this movie is humorous, the plot is vivid, and it is romantic and heartwarming, so it is very popular with the audience. After its release, it was a hit at the box office.
The North American box office was US$180 million and the overseas box office was US$250 million. Compared to the cost of 14 million, it can be said to be another hit.
The two consecutive works were a hit at the box office, making Xiang Nan the most popular screenwriter in Hollywood, and also won him the favor of many film companies.
In the past, some film companies were dissatisfied with Xiang Nan's price for "Jurassic Park", but now they no longer despise it. They all expressed their willingness to accept it, and even sent people directly to Beijing to negotiate with Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan naturally did not miss this opportunity, and he readjusted his requirements. Not only does it require a production cost of 60 million, with Steven Spielberg directing it, but the heroine must also be played by a Chinese actor.
In the past, when faced with this request, Hollywood would definitely reject it without even talking about it. But now that Xiang Nan has proven his strength, the film company has to think carefully.
So in the end, they all agreed to Xiang Nan's conditions. After careful consideration, Xiang Nan decided to cooperate with Warner Pictures again.
On the one hand, Warner was the most sincere in cooperating, with the vice president personally visiting Xiang Nan; on the other hand, Warner offered the best conditions and promised to give Xiang Nan the highest share of the box office and video tapes.
After reaching the cooperation agreement, Xiang Nan was wondering who should star in "Jurassic Park". Originally, he was prepared to give this opportunity to Gong Li.
However, in May, at the International Cannes Film Festival, "Raise the Red Lantern" won the Palme d'Or. After Gong Li also won the Best Actress nomination, she became a little willful towards herself. It's not like before when you call it and go away.
So Xiang Nan thought about changing it to someone else. He just happened to be a little tired of it.
And the Xu Qing in front of her was young, beautiful, smart, and obedient, so it was better to give her an advantage.
But Xiang Nan has not yet made a final decision on who to give it to. Anyway, he still has half a year to consider. Not urgent!
