Huayu: Female celebrities are looking for treasures in me

Chapter 159: Meeting Hua Zi for the first time and discussing cooperation! Is Zhang Li a love-brained person?

"Shall we go to dinner?"

"My treat."

Xu Ke and Chen Guofu looked at each other and did not rush to give an answer.

They always have to listen to Zhang Li's solution first before they give an answer.

In fact, they have already made their admiration for Liu Yifei clear by expressing it to this extent.

He almost told Zhang Li directly: "As long as you can get the investors, we will use Liu Yifei as the female lead."

"How can I let you treat me? Of course, I, the younger generation, will treat you."

Zhang Li naturally didn't mind having dinner with the two big guys.

He has already set his sights on "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate", which Xu Ke will direct in the future.

As for Chen Guofu, "If You Are the One 2", "Painted Skin 2" and "" are also good.

It's time to make friends with them.

"go!"

Neither Chen Guofu nor Xu Ke refused.

The group came to an old restaurant in Hong Kong, and the food was not cheap.

Along the way, the person Zhang Li chatted with the most was screenwriter Zhang Jialu.

It was mainly Zhang Jialu who asked questions and provided design inspiration for some scenes.

Zhang Li's knowledge of "Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame" surpasses anyone else, so it was naturally very easy for him to deal with it.

When the meal was about to start, two more people arrived.

King Liu and Liu Jialing have been confirmed as the male lead and the second female lead.

"Hua Zai and Jia Ling are here."

"Hua Zai, let me introduce you to Zhang Li."

"You have received the new script, right? It was all written by Ali."

Xu Ke and the other two introduced Liu Dehua and Liu Jialing to Zhang Li.

"Hua brother."

"Sister Jialing."

Zhang Li stood up, shook hands with the two and gave them a hug.

In 10, she starred in the martial arts film "Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame" as Empress Wu Zetian and won the Best Actress Award at the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards.

[She played the wife of the county magistrate in the action comedy "Let the Bullets Fly" directed by Jiang Wen, which grossed 6.76 million RMB in mainland China.]

In 11, he starred in the comedy romance film "The Best Wedding", playing a writer.

Liu Jialing's character appeared in the future, with three simple messages.

"Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" is a typical winner-takes-all story.

Because it is a film co-invested by the Hong Kong circle and Huayi, it won numerous awards.

Best Sound Effects, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, Best Actress and Best Director.

In addition, there are nominations for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Original Film Score, Best Action Design, and Best Editing.

It is obvious that Li Bingbing is the female lead, but the nominee was Liu Jialing. I can only say that those who understand will understand.

In addition, despite winning so many awards, the screenwriter is not even eligible for nomination.

This is of course also related to the lack of public relations and connections.

But with him here this time, things will definitely change.

For example, it is almost impossible for Liu Jialing to get the role of the female lead in "Let the Bullets Fly".

These thoughts only stayed in Zhang Li's mind for a moment.

On the surface, he wore a welcoming smile.

"Li Zai, I've heard it many times."

"Xingzai and Director Feng both praised the script you wrote."

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Liu Dehua had a smile on his face that was as warm as spring breeze.

He did not look down on Zhang Li because of his youth, but was rather enthusiastic.

The atmosphere at the table was very warm and everyone treated each other very well.

After three rounds of drinks, Liu Jialing took the initiative to toast Zhang Li: "Ali, I will audition for 'Let the Bullets Fly'. You know this movie well, so please help me."

Liu Jialing has a faint smile, which makes people feel that she is difficult to get along with.

A pair of beautiful eyes, as if they can see through people's hearts, with a restrained edge.

Zhang Li took the initiative to put down the wine glass and said with a smile: "Everyone knows Uncle Jiang's temper. No one can control him."

"I can't say anything to help, but I can give Sister Jialing some references when I was writing the script."

"You can use this as a reference when you're familiar with the character. I hope it helps you with your audition."

A lot of the information he mentioned was the reviews of netizens and film critics after the movie was aired.

If it is given to Liu Jialing, it will naturally be given to Pang Bing as well. The two are still on the same starting line in this regard.

Pang Bing also registered with Jiang Wen first, and would occasionally call him for "advice".

If he can't beat Liu Jialing, then it can only be said that Pang Bing deserved to lose.

"Thank you~"

There was a hint of sincerity in Liu Jialing's smile, and she tilted her head back and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

She rushed over immediately after receiving Xu Ke's call, just to achieve this goal.

Zhang Li is not an ordinary screenwriter.

Instead, he is a screenwriter recognized by three top directors: Zhou Xingchi, Feng Xiaogang, and Xu Ke.

When she was filming "Forbidden City Bodyguard" that year, she got to know Stephen Chow quite well.

After joining Huayi in 02, she got to know Feng Xiaogang very well.

These people will not easily affirm someone.

"Brother Hua, are you interested in investing in the movie "The Empire Strikes Back"?

After eating and drinking, Zhang Li began to get to the point.

He didn't discuss his plan with Chen Guofu and the others first, but instead started chatting with Liu Dehua. "If there's an opportunity, of course I'd like to invest."

There was a flicker of doubt in Liu Dehua's eyes, but his answer was very affirmative.

He was very optimistic about "Mystery of the Phantom Flame", so he was willing to be the male lead.

When he first joined the team, he asked for investment, but was rejected by Huayi.

This is not something that needs to be hidden.

"What's the maximum share Brother Hua can take?" Zhang Li asked again.

The doubt in Liu Dehua's eyes became even stronger.

How can he say that Zhang Li can give him the same investment share as he wants?
"Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame" claimed to have an investment of 1.3 million yuan, but in fact it was only 1 million yuan, including the publicity and promotion costs.

Consider the risks, benefits, rate of return, the investment funds you have at your disposal, etc.
After a brief thought, Liu Dehua gave a figure: "The most I can come up with is 20 million."

"Twenty million, that's a twenty percent investment." Zhang Li pondered for a moment, then said, "My current script plus ten million is a ten percent stake, so the total is thirty percent."

"China Film holds a 25 percent investment share, and the total investment share is 55 percent."

“I have the right to speak, but it’s not absolute, and China Film Group may not listen to me.”

Zhang Li touched his chin and said thoughtfully, "It would be best if I could take another 20% of the investment share. Then, you and Brother Hua will have more say."

Everyone: "."

Please don't talk about it as if you are dividing a cake casually.

Huayi is willing to invest nearly 100 million yuan in this movie, so they must be very optimistic about it. How could they sell it off?

Moreover, investment does not require all the money to be put in at once, only 40% is needed in the early stage.

"Brother Hua, if I help you get your share, can you support my sister Yifei to be the female lead?" Zhang Li asked Liu Dehua.

The latter did not answer, but looked at Xu Ke and Chen Guofu.

"I'm the executive producer and I get a fixed salary. It doesn't matter who the investors are." Chen Guofu responded: "I just hope the movie is good. Yifei is the most suitable actress among all the actresses who auditioned."

"I'm the director, I get paid a fixed salary, so it doesn't matter who the investors are." Xu Ke then said, "I just hope the movie is good. Yifei is the most suitable actress among all the actresses who auditioned, and she performed the best."

Everyone: "."

What's the difference between your answer and copying? You don't put your heart into it at all.

However, Liu Dehua understood what the two meant.

They don't mind Liu Yifei being the female lead
In fact, considering the role fit and the benefits for the movie, Liu Yifei is the most suitable.

"If I could invest, as an investor, I would definitely choose Yifei."

Liu Dehua gave his own guarantee.

To be exact, this is a deal.

Zhang Li helped him get the investment share, and Liu Dehua voted in favor of Liu Yifei as the female lead.

"Okay, then Brother Hua, wait for my good news."

Zhang Li asked Liu Yifei to toast Liu Dehua together.

At this point in the meal, both the host and the guests were very happy.

But after separating, everyone formed their own groups again.

"Do you know how Zhang Li is going to help me get the investment share?"

In a teahouse, Liu Dehua and Xu Ke drank tea together.

When Huayi asked him to be the male lead, he proposed to exchange his salary for investment shares, but was rejected.

Huayi would rather give him a salary higher than the market price.

What solution can Zhang Li think of?
"I don't know." Xu Ke shook his head slightly.

Recount the conversation you had with Zhang Li at the audition site.

"He seems to be confident. He probably has a handle on Huayi's problems."

"Since you want to invest anyway, wouldn't it be perfect if there's an opportunity?"

Liu Dehua nodded: "So I agreed immediately."

"No matter how he did it, or what benefits he gained, the fact is that I benefited."

Hearing this, Xu Ke smiled and said, "What else can I gain? Of course, it's the love of her little girlfriend."

Liu Dehua smiled and remained silent about this statement.

Is Zhang Li doing this for Liu Yifei?
He felt that this must be the reason.

But there is a lot that needs to be done to make this happen.

It can't be just for one woman.

At the same time, Liu Jialing and Chen Guofu were also drinking tea. Both of their contracts were with Huayi, and they were nominally Huayi's employees.

But in fact, one belongs to the Hong Kong circle and the other belongs to Taiwan Province, and each has its own position and circle.

"Should we tell Mr. Wang about this?" Liu Jialing asked.

"Don't worry about it." Chen Guofu shook his head: "The answer I gave Hua Zai just now is what I really think in my heart."

"As long as it doesn't affect our interests, questions like who the investors are are none of our business."

"What benefits can we gain by getting involved?"

His position in Huayi has reached its peak, unless he completely abandons the Taiwan provincial circle.

However, the personal connections in the Taiwan Province circle happened to be one of the foundations for his foothold in Huayi.

If he really abandons his roots and joins Huayi, he will be like Feng Xiaogang, a first-line director who often has no say and can only obey orders.

"A-Li and Director Jiang have a special relationship, so you're right to be nicer." Chen Guofu reminded Liu Jialing.

"Yeah." Liu Jialing nodded gently: "Anyway, it won't affect me, the second female lead."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Inside the hotel.

Liu Yifei knocked Zhang Li to the ground.

"You're doing this all for me, aren't you?"

Zhang Li: “.”

If I'm right.

What will you get?
(End of this chapter)