1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 144 Jiang Xian's Criticism

"Mr. Chen thought that the film I shot before was pretty good, and if The Chess King was handed over to me, the word-of-mouth and social response would be quite good after the filming."

Teng Wenji explained to Jiang Xian, "This is also because the higher-ups care about literary works, so that writers won't be confused by the rush of film studios and end up making muddled decisions."

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Jiang Xian was silent for a while.

Only then did he react.

No wonder Teng Wenji was so serious, it turned out that he was just using chicken feathers as a token of authority.

Speaking of the Xi'an Film Studio, it was also quite powerful. Later, it established four major film and television groups, namely: Changchun Film Group, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group and Western Film Group.

China Film Group is a merger of Beijing Film Studio and Children's Film Studio. Western Film Group is the Western Film Studio, which produced "Red Sorghum", "Old Well", "My 1919" and "A Chinese Odyssey".
"I still need to confirm this matter with Mr. Chen. Please go back first." Jiang Xian said.

"What are you confirming?" Teng Wenji frowned. "Comrade Jiang Xian, can we still lie to you? It was an organizational decision to let Xi'an Film Studio shoot The Chess King. We have already filed a report with the Ministry of Culture. In theory, we can shoot it directly."

Jiang Xian glared at him. "The organization's decision? Then show me the organization's approval document."

"This"

Teng Wenji fell silent immediately.

Their words are half true and half false, and indeed have a certain deceptive nature.

"Look at you, you are blackmailing me. One moment it's Mr. Chen who makes the final decision, the next it's the decision of the organization. You are using all kinds of methods to try to take the adaptation rights away from me. How can I trust you so easily?"

Jiang Xian was aloof and very clear-headed.

What is the decision made by Mr. Chen? At most, Mr. Chen said a word. It cannot be considered an organizational decision.

"You are not sincere at all."

"The film studio in Xi'an is so rude!"

"I have something else to do, so I won't stay with you any longer."

Jiang Xian criticized him, made up an excuse, and left.

Teng Wenji's blood pressure was rising. He thought he was going to win today, but he didn't expect to be rejected by Jiang Xian.

He was confused, but he didn't expect Jiang Xian to move and turn back.

A glimmer of hope immediately emerged in Teng Wenji's heart.

He attaches great importance to the novel "The Chess King". "The Chess King" is not only famous, but also has a concise and clear story. It is not difficult to adapt it. If he can make it into a movie, he will surely establish his position among Chinese directors in one fell swoop.

"Comrade Jiang Xian, have you changed your mind?"

"Let me ask you one more question. If The Chess King is given to your Xi'an Film Studio, how much remuneration would you be willing to give me?"

"How much is the fee?"

Teng Wenji immediately showed his utmost sincerity, "If you are willing to participate in the script adaptation, we will give you 2000 yuan without any problem."

"2000 yuan, okay, that's what you said." Jiang Xian nodded, turned around and walked away as if nothing had happened.

The rest of the people from the Xi'an Film Studio stood there, not knowing what to do.

Maybe there is still a chance?
"Come on, get ready."

"3, 2, 1!"

This scene shows four old men who are opposed to the "Ma Office" sitting in a room discussing countermeasures.

Old man Chen Qiang was lying on a recliner with a pipe in his mouth, "old man" Ge You was sitting cross-legged on the kang, "old man" Chen Peisi was wearing a coat and sitting on a bench, and another one was actor Chen Yude.

These four people, together, form the four villains of "Traffic and Water", collectively known as the "Four Great King Kongs", who sabotage together and oppose Ai Jinghua's work. Ge You and Chen Peisi both put on makeup, and they look middle-aged in their thirties and forties. They look old, but after putting on makeup, they really look like the real thing.

Alas, in order to play this role well, Ge You shaved off all his beloved hair.

To use the words Jiang Xian had used to trick him, that is - "dedicating oneself to art."

"it is good!"

Wang Haowei smiled and said, "When you guys get together, the effect is really good. It's really funny and hateful."

"Ge You, your beard has fallen off. Glue it on again." Someone in the corner shouted.

"Hey!"

Ge You quickly got on the ground and looked for it. After searching for a long time, he finally found the beard on his face, which made the crew members laugh.

"This actor is a bit dull, which is quite interesting," Xie Jin said.

The instigator of the prank laughed, "Oh, if he knew that you appreciated him, he would be very happy."

Xie Jin smiled and said, "Comrade Jiang Xian, your film is indeed well written."

"Thank you, Director." Jiang Xian said politely.

Xie Jin watched the filming of "Traffic" for a whole morning and could feel that the script of this movie was written with great skill and profound experience.

It can be seen that Jiang Xian is not only a good novel writer, but also a good screenwriter. If he were asked to adapt his own novel, he would definitely be able to do it with ease.

Thinking of this, Xie Jin's heart became even more excited about "The Chess King".

"Comrade Jiang Xian, if The Chess King is decided to be filmed by Shanghai Film Studio, I will be completely confident in handing the script over to you."

"I am relieved to hand over "The Chess King" to you, Director Xie, but I still want to ask you in advance, how much do you plan to pay me for the script?"

Xie Jin laughed, "For script royalties, for feature films, we at Shanghai Film Studio usually give around 1,500 yuan."

"Director Xie, it's not that I love money. Someone from the Xi'an Film Studio came to see me today. Teng Wenji told me this himself. If you don't believe me, you can go ask him. He said that if the Xi'an Film Studio were to film The Chess King and I were to adapt the script, he would pay me 2000 yuan."

"2000 yuan?"

Xie Jin frowned, and instantly felt what it meant to stir up trouble by driving up prices.

"Okay, I will personally apply to the factory for you. If you adapt the script, I will give you 2000 yuan as a script fee." Xie Jin made the decision.

This is not a difficult thing. 2000 yuan does not exceed the highest standard currently set by the Ministry of Culture, and he still has this power.

"Director Xie, let's have a pleasant cooperation." Jiang Xian showed a satisfied smile, held out his hands, and shook hands with Xie Jin. "I hope we can work together to create a film that will go down in film history!"

"Hahaha, this name can't be an insult." Xie Jin joked.

"By the way, today..." Jiang Xian explained to Xie Jin the matter regarding Xiying Studio and Chen Huangmei.

He was terrified after listening to this. "What's wrong with the people at the Xi'an Film Studio? Thanks to you for being smart. When did you ever say that you can shoot a film after getting a record from the Ministry of Culture?"

"What about Mr. Chen?" Jiang Xian expressed his biggest concern.

"Don't worry about that." Xie Jin waved his hand nonchalantly, "I'll go and say hello to him. It's not a big deal. Mr. Chen is a very easy person to talk to."

With Xie Jin's endorsement, Jiang Xian no longer has any worries about Chen Huangmei.

As for the Beijing Film Studio.

It’s not like Jiang Xian didn’t give them a chance.

Give them a chance, they are useless.

(End of this chapter)