Comprehensive film: the sweet daily life of urban drama

Chapter 881 I'm Not Short of Money

An hour later, Chen An arrived at Huantian Film and Television.

A 7-story office building, it looks decent.

I arrived at the front desk and explained my purpose directly. Soon a beautiful woman came over.

"Hello, Mr. Chen. I am Director Li's assistant. He is in a meeting right now. I have already informed him. Please come with me to the office and take a rest."

Chen An nodded, stood up and followed the woman to an office on the fourth floor.

The woman poured a cup of tea and left.

I looked around the office and it was messy. There were all kinds of photos and some unknown awards...

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Chen An heard footsteps approaching in the corridor outside the door. He raised his eyebrows, wanting to know what would happen next.

The office door opened, and Director Li walked in first. He extended his hand from a distance, looking apologetic, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Chen, I kept you waiting for so long."

Chen An smiled faintly, "It's okay, I just arrived a while ago, so I just wanted to taste Director Li's fine Longjing tea."

Director Li glanced at the tea on the table and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face.

"Mr. Chen, I have already arranged everything for lunch. It's almost time now. How about we eat and talk at the same time..."

"No need for that. We're all very busy, so let's be brief." Chen An sat on the sofa with his arms and legs extended. He really had no interest in beating around the bush. If it wasn't his first work, he wouldn't want to waste his time.

"Mr. Chen, you are really quick-witted and decisive." Director Li sat down with a smile, then said after a moment of hesitation, "Mr. Chen, I believe you have already reviewed the previous cast list. Do you have any suggestions?"

"Director Li has a very good eye, and the actors are very compatible."

Director Li looked bitter, "Yes, but these days, it's not enough to have a good script, good acting skills, and a serious director to make a good film."

Chen An remained unmoved by this and waited for what would happen next.

Director Li felt depressed upon seeing this and had to make the matter clear.

After listening to Director Li's words, Chen An finally understood the whole story.

After all, it’s all about money.

The chief producer is in charge of the entire Siheyuan project. He has the most power, the widest network of contacts, and contributes the most. From the early preparations to the subsequent distribution, the chief producer's efforts are indispensable.

In the entire project team, Director Li is at best the second in command.

Because the competition for the role of the female lead Qin Huairu was very fierce, and considering the funding issues of the project, some conditions were naturally relaxed.

Now there is an artist from a certain company who is interested in this role and has brought in money to join the crew, but he also has a request, which is to get more scenes.

There is naturally no problem with the producer and screenwriter, but these matters involve modifying the script, which requires Chen An's approval.

Chen An could understand this kind of thing, but it was all based on certain conditions. "Let me take a look at the actor's information and the modified parts."

Director Li stood up and took the information.

Picking up and opening the actor's information, Chen An couldn't help but frown and was speechless just by looking at the actor's photos.

She has a mistress's face, with a hint of seduction between her eyebrows, and looks very alluring...

Chen An put the information down directly. As for the modified scenes, there was no need to look at them any more.

"Director Li, the character of Qin Huairu is a rural girl. Are you kidding me by casting an actress who plays the second concubine of a landlord?"

"Mr. Chen, don't worry, you might as well take a look at the newly revised plot."

"That's not necessary. This is my own work. I invested so much in it. I just want to show it perfectly. I don't want to see something weird. The contract clearly states it in black and white. Do I need to repeat it?"

"Mr. Chen, don't be angry, take a look at this." Director Li took out a contract.

Chen An flipped it open and threw it directly on the table. "Director Li, my meaning just now may not be accurate. I am not short of money. I only care about the artistic effect of the work."

"As an artist, Director Li should be able to understand."

Director Li had a bitter look on his face. "Mr. Chen, I know your concerns, but there are some practical problems we need to face. It is most important to make some adjustments and present the work as soon as possible."

"Besides, Cheng Lin has a lot of resources behind her, and there will be more opportunities for cooperation in the future. More friends mean more paths. Mr. Chen might as well consider it carefully."

"I don't need to step on my friends who are on top."

The atmosphere suddenly froze, and Director Li looked very unhappy. From an artistic point of view, he naturally agreed with Chen An's opinion. After all, the shaping of the male and female protagonists of a drama is of paramount importance. If the casting is not good, it will be no different from finishing the filming early.

However, the funding issue of the project also needs to be resolved. I thought that one million could shut Chen An up, but now it seems too optimistic.

"Mr. Chen, I will give you an additional consultant privilege, this amount per month..."

"Haha." Chen An couldn't help laughing, took out his business card and pushed it in front of Director Li, "Writing is just my hobby."

Chen An stood up and said, "Director Li, please convey this to me. I have two choices: either the project is suspended and we will see each other in court, or I will make additional investments and give me a satisfactory plan."

Director Li just glanced at it, feeling a little surprised. Hearing this, he quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Chen, don't worry. How about I call him at noon..."

"No, I have something else to do. Give me a day to reply..."

Director Li quickly got up and sent Chen An to the elevator. When he returned to the office, he immediately began to check the contents on the business card.

After a while, Director Li's face was full of smiles. Now it's time to make things difficult for you bastards.

In the parking lot, he took the computer handed to him by Chen Hao and watched the video playing on it. It was the scene in the restaurant last night, and there was a close-up of Yang Tao hitting someone with a bottle.

The comment section is extremely lively.

: Damn, isn’t this man too arrogant?

: Good fight, I have never seen anyone bullied like this, thumbs up to the beautiful girl.

: This woman is so beautiful. Although she was trembling with fear at the man’s brutality, her defiance-oriented look and temperament must be supported.

: This is the kind of wife you want to find. She is very decisive when something happens. Unlike my friend’s girlfriend, when the man and she got into a fight, she ran to find someone else, and when she came back, she had already been to the hospital for stitches.

: Love it, love it. Does this sister have a boyfriend? She feels very secure. I’m a 22-year-old little puppy. Please give me her contact information.

: Didn’t you see the man who was beaten? He might be her boyfriend.

: What the hell are you looking at, the guy upstairs? How can that sissy be worthy of my sister Courage?

: She is my sister. She is kind-hearted and not afraid of thugs. She is brave enough to fight for her friends...

Looking at the current direction of the video, Chen An is still very satisfied. He thinks the subsequent gossip will be even more exciting.

"Let's go and see our heroine..."

……

What happened yesterday had a huge impact on Yang Tao.

Lan Weiwei and Jiao Yang are her only two childhood friends.

She was deeply moved by the fact that someone stood up for herself. Seeing Jiao Yang covered in bruises, she felt extremely guilty, especially when she couldn't produce any evidence when the police asked for it. She felt ashamed of Jiao Yang's aggrieved and disappointed expression.

The other one lied and concealed the truth, and colluded with her ex-boyfriend to swindle all her money, leaving her heavily in debt. All this not only made Yang Tao feel resentful, but also filled her with self-doubt.

Am I too stupid to have been deceived for so long and not noticed any problems?

When did they hook up with each other? Did they cheat on him?

Why did Li Wei choose Lan Weiwei and abandon himself? Is he inferior to her?

Countless self-doubts made Yang Tao unable to help but think absurdly. It would be better if Lan Weiwei was also deceived. At least it was not her fault, and the relationship between her and her childhood best friend would not collapse.

Under so much emotional torture, insomnia is inevitable...