Chapter 1036 Happiness!

For Yang Jie, these two days are definitely her lucky days.

Especially this morning, when she was still thinking about how to contact Wen Bixia, He Qin and the others to cultivate goodwill, she actually received a call from Wei Xiaofan.

Wei Xiaofan said on the phone that Qilin Group was going to sponsor the crew of "Journey to the West", and he also specifically emphasized the word "gratis".

As soon as she heard this, Yang Jie didn't even think about it, she just rode her bicycle and went out.

Only when she went out did she remember that Wei Xiaofan's home was in Weijia Village in the west, twenty or thirty kilometers away from the city.

What's more, Wei Xiaofan also said that there was no need to be so impatient when we made an appointment at the Qilin Group's office building in the city at noon.

However, Yang Jie couldn't help it, so she rode her bicycle early and arrived near the office building of Qilin Group. She found a teahouse to sit in and began to think about it.

After pondering for a long time, she still couldn't figure out why happiness came so suddenly.

It wasn't until she met Wei Xiaofan that Wei Xiaofan's words made her understand: "Ajun thinks that remakes of my country's Four Great Classics would be very interesting. He originally likes to help people in our hometown, the culture and entertainment of his hometown Industry is such a big thing, so he is naturally willing to contribute."

Yang Jie was very smart. She didn't mention the money at all. Instead, she told Wei Xiaofan the bottom line first: "Mr. Wei, this is a task assigned by our superiors. China TV must have full copyright. If Kirin TV sponsors If you come in, not only will you not be able to get any rewards, but the copyright issue will probably not be discussed!"

"Yes, we know." Wei Xiaofan nodded, "It doesn't matter, Ajun never wants to repay others when he helps others. Whether you go to the factory in Lin'an or the factory in Xiangjiang, he is always very generous. Without him, the people in Lin'an would not have high-paying jobs, and the mainlanders going to Xiangjiang would not live with such dignity."

Yang Jie knew what Wei Xiaofan was talking about, because she was from the media, so she naturally knew a lot of things that ordinary people didn't know.

Yin Jun likes to employ mainlanders the most in Xiangjiang, is most willing to trust and train mainland workers, and takes good care of his compatriots from the mainland. This is well-known.

From this point of view, Yin Jun never forgets his roots and is a trustworthy person.

In fact, this is the most important reason why Mr. Xiao and Mr. Yun are willing to take more care of Yin Jun and actively recruit him to return to the mainland for investment.

The East is different from the West. In the West, work is work and everything else is other things; in the East, work is the first thing to do and be a good person. No matter how talented you are but have no moral character, you will not be reused.

But Yang Jie was still a little uneasy. Yin Jun didn't want anything. Could it be that he just wanted to invest two or three hundred thousand in?

So, she hesitated and said: "Mr. Wei, I know this is also embarrassing for you. But don't worry, I, Yang Jie, will not treat patriotic businessmen badly. In the crew, as long as the character image is suitable, I will help Miss Wen and the three of them make arrangements. Yes. In fact, you can also play a role, such as Jade Emperor, Taibai Xingjun...anything will do."

Wei Xiaofan waved his hands and smiled when he heard this, "I won't join in the fun, just the three of them. Also, if possible, let Liu Xiaoqing have a good role too!"

"OK!"

Yang Jie breathed a sigh of relief. I was afraid that you wouldn't make a request. As long as you make a request, it would be safe.

As for Liu Xiaoqing's participation, she would not feel inappropriate. Liu Xiaoqing has been very popular in the past two years, and she is in her thirties. There are many roles in "Journey to the West" that are suitable for her.

But Yang Jie still doesn't know why Liu Xiaoqing has such a good relationship with Qilin Group.

But she didn't think about it carefully. Some things were none of her business, so it was best not to delve into them.

"How many episodes of "Journey to the West" do you plan to shoot? How much budget do you need?" Wei Xiaofan asked slowly at this time.

In an instant, Yang Jie's nerves immediately became highly concentrated. "We plan to have about 30 episodes. We have already started writing the script. I have also read the first draft and there is no problem with the storyline. As for the budget, China Television gave us 2 million yuan. If, if Kirin Group can also give us 2 million yuan, I will be sure to make a good "Journey to the West" and won't let everyone down!"

"30 episodes?" Wei Xiaofan frowned, "There are so many stories in "Journey to the West". Not to mention the birth of the Monkey King, the havoc in the Heavenly Palace, etc., there are ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties just on the way to learn the scriptures. Is 30 episodes enough?"

Yang Jie was also stunned, and immediately said: "In 30 episodes, it is definitely impossible to tell all the stories, but the most classic stories should be able to be told."

"It's so hard to film four classics, how can we be so careless?" Wei Xiaofan shook his head and said, "If the filming is more detailed and the storyline is more fleshed out, how many episodes will it take?"

Yang Jie swallowed her saliva, looked at Wei Xiaofan, and saw that he didn't seem to be joking. Then she remembered what she had learned about Wei Xiaofan's personality, and boldly said: "If we can add 10 more episodes, that would be the best. There are so many story, we will be able to tell it with more leeway.”

"40 episodes?" Wei Xiaofan estimated the general content of "Journey to the West" in his mind, and then remembered what Yin Jun said, "Let them go and do it." He simply said: "If it is 80 episodes, won't it be too much?" Thanks for your hard work?"

"8...80 episodes!?"

Yang Jie felt that she could hardly sit still, and a huge feeling of happiness hit her all of a sudden.

I originally thought that 30 episodes might be considered too much by others, and they would be a little uncomfortable with a lot of sponsorship, but I didn’t expect that they are not that kind of people at all, and they just asked for 80 episodes!

Oh my gosh!

Is there a TV series with 80 episodes in China?

Now there are at most ten or twenty episodes of TV series!

If it weren't for the lack of story content in "Journey to the West", the leaders of China Television would actually have wanted more than a dozen episodes.

80 episodes!

If we really make 80 episodes, we can really tell everything!

However, Yang Jie is still an experienced and talented director after all. After the excitement, she immediately returned to reality.

The temptation of 80 episodes is certainly hard to let go, but it is definitely inappropriate for current Chinese TV series.

Not to mention how long it takes to shoot, if it is broadcast like this, it will take several months to complete. It is too long and will make the audience feel tired.

A good-looking classic TV series cannot rely solely on the number of episodes to attract viewers, but it must be good-looking in every episode. This is the most important thing.

If you want to produce an 80-episode "Journey to the West", the amount of energy, manpower, material and financial resources invested will be terrifying. It is definitely not something that can be completed with money.

At least Yang Jie feels that there is no director in China who has the ability to master an 80-episode TV series.

Although I heard that there are more than 100 episodes of TV series in Xiangjiang, even starring Mr. Wei in front of me, and they are about to discuss with China TV Station how to broadcast it, Yang Jie still stubbornly feels that the filming method of Xiangjiang is , it won’t work if you bring it to the mainland.

Their handling of details, serious review of the script, and overall grasp all fell short of the requirements.

Even though it is said that the chairman of Qilin Group, Mr. Yin Jun, the protagonist of this sponsorship, is a famous gold screenwriter all over the world, in fact, in Yang Jie's heart, he is not as good as those in China who have been engaged in literary and artistic work for a lifetime. Script writers.

But you can't say that, you can't bring people in, otherwise you'll offend them every minute.

Although Yang Jie doesn't really like Xiangjiang's TV drama production model, she admires Yin Jun and Wei Xiaofan for being able to make such a name for themselves.

Especially Yin Jun, who swam to Hong Kong at the age of 16. He achieved such great achievements in just three years, which is like a myth. It is completely unbelievable.

The most important thing is that Yin Jun is absolutely well-known for his character. He is humble and generous, low-key and decisive in doing things. He has a genius mind but is never arrogant... Even the mainland knows this.

No one can point out Yin Jun's shortcomings, except that he is a bit intemperate when it comes to women.

Now look, before you even made a request, someone took the initiative and offered to sponsor a large amount of money. How refreshing and nice a person you are?

Therefore, Yang Jie is also weighing what she should say: "Mr. Wei, I'm glad that you care so much about our crew. But we have only made two versions of the plan so far, one is for 30 episodes, and the other is for around 40 episodes. . And the screenwriting teachers have already written a draft based on 30 episodes. If they rashly expand the number of episodes to 80, I'm afraid all plans will be disrupted.

Of course, if the funds are appropriate and sufficient, I would of course dream of filming "Journey to the West" to perfection. As for how many episodes are suitable, I have to go back and discuss it with our screenwriting teachers, and then submit the plan to the station. Only after they approve it can we confirm it for you.

No matter how many episodes are finally completed, I would like to thank you and Mr. Yin Jun for your enthusiastic support of the TV drama industry in the motherland! If there is any place where I can be used in the future, please just tell me. Even if I don’t have many connections, it will definitely not be a problem for me to contribute on my own. "

Look, how beautifully said this is.

Wei Xiaofan pondered what Yang Jie meant, and then said: "This matter is not so easy to decide. I thought it was too simple. The commercialization in the mainland and in Xiangjiang are different. It's okay, you go first. Let’s discuss it and see how much we can do! Oh, by the way, if China TV Station doesn’t agree by then, come and tell me, I can find someone to talk to them. I guarantee there will be no problem.”

"Then thank you first!" Yang Jie said happily.

Wei Xiaofan's connections in the mainland are much wider than hers, and her reputation is much greater than hers. Even the director of China TV Station has no airs in front of Wei Xiaofan - all cultural people know that Wei Xiaofan is among several The bosses are all talkative.

If there really is a problem that cannot be solved by then, and Yang Jie asks Wei Xiaofan to communicate, the station cannot say that it will not give face, as that will greatly affect the enthusiasm of the patriotic compatriots.

"Before I went to see Director Yang today, Ajun called me yesterday." Wei Xiaofan continued: "He told me to ask Director Yang and your crew to go ahead and do it. I don't know the cost of filming TV series in the Mainland. How much. But in terms of funding, you don’t have to worry at all. If you do 40 episodes, Qilin Group will sponsor you 4 million, produce 60 episodes, sponsor 8 million, produce 80 episodes, sponsor 15 million!”

Yang Jie's eyes widened: "Human...renminbi!?"

"Yes." Wei Xiaofan said, "In short, you don't have to worry about funds. If there are any insufficient funds, we can provide further sponsorship."

"Really!?" This was not the first time Yang Jie trembled, but this time it was still the same. She couldn't help it, she was too excited!

"That's right." Wei Xiaofan nodded and said, "But we have a request. Don't get me wrong, this is not directed at you. The same is true for our sponsorship of "Shaolin Temple". We will send a producer to specifically supervise the funds we donate. Use directions to make sure the money is not misappropriated.”

"absolutely okay!"

Yang Jie agreed without thinking.

Of course she can't use the money to do anything. "Journey to the West" is her biggest wish. As long as it can be filmed well, she can do anything. How can she use the money elsewhere?

When I think that the available funds have increased so much in one go, even if we only shoot 40 episodes, we still have 6 million funds. This is definitely enough!

If 60 episodes are shot, the production cost will be a full 10 million yuan. How abundant and wealthy this is! ?

Yang Jie has already decided. She will discuss it with the screenwriting teachers when she returns home to see how to find a balance in the number of episodes.

Thirty episodes are indeed too few!

Look at Qilin Group, it is definitely doing big business, how easy it is to talk and do things! ?

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After bidding farewell to Wei Xiaofan, Yang Jie immediately ran back to China TV Station, discussed with Ruan Nuolin for a long time, and then started a series of preparations in her office. Finally, she made an appointment to meet with the screenwriters tomorrow for detailed discussions, and then rode her bicycle back Arrived home.

Seeing that it was already around 10 o'clock in the evening, Yang Jie was a little cautious when opening the door, trying not to disturb her husband's rest.

Wang Congqiu's sleep is very light. Recently, he has been following him everywhere to prepare for "Journey to the West". He is very exhausted and has lost a lot of weight.

She didn't want her husband to be so exhausted before filming started.

As soon as she opened the door, Yang Jie saw that the living room was brightly lit. There were several large boxes in the living room. Now they were all opened. White foam paper was placed on the ground, and black boxes were placed on top. Large camera.

The husband was sitting on the stool, staring blankly at the camera.

Camera! ?

Yang Jie was surprised, "Old Wang, what's going on? Where did these cameras come from? Are they brand new? Are there new machines in the station?"

Wang Congqiu was awakened by Yang Jie. He turned around and stood up with a confused look on his face: "I don't know either! A comrade from the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office came over just now and said that two staff members came back from Xiangjiang yesterday. It was given to me by Mr. Yin Jun from Kirin Group... He and I had no reason to give it to each other, so why did he give it to me? I took a look and found that these are the latest products from Japan! All three of them are high-end SONY products. The camera seems to be the latest, and it costs at least a hundred thousand units! The key is that you can’t buy such top quality products in China!”

"So expensive?" Yang Jie leaned down and touched these slightly cold machines, but her heart was filled with heat. "I think I know the reason..."

With that, she recounted today's exchange with Wei Xiaofan, and finally said: "Mr. Yin Jun told Wei Xiaofan about this yesterday. I think he had this idea yesterday, so he sent us several cameras in advance. Come!"

"oh!"

Wang Congqiu also suddenly realized, "You said this was for the filming of "Journey to the West"? But why didn't he give it to China TV Station, but to me? How can I bear such an expensive gift?"

"I don't know, but there must be a reason for people to do this!" Yang Jie stood up and sighed with a smile, "I didn't expect Mr. Yin Jun to know us so well. There are only two high-end cameras in the station. You all know! Now it’s good, we finally have a camera and can carry out filming tasks! "

"How can the cameras in the station be compared with these ones?" Wang Congqiu is a technical talent and stopped laughing when he heard this. "Although I don't know the specific price of these cameras, at least one of them is worth the price of three or four of ours." ! And buying it in Xiangjiang is much cheaper than buying it in our country. If you put this camera in Huajing, you may not be able to get it for two or three hundred thousand!"

"All in all, Mr. Yin Jun is a very particular person!" Yang Jie was in a good mood. "From this, we can see that he is sincere in sponsoring us! I feel completely relieved now!"

"No, what do you think he is doing? Are there really such good people from Xiangjiang?" Wang Congqiu was also excited, but besides being excited, he still couldn't believe it.

"Hey, Mr. Yin Jun is different. Although he is only a few years older than our daughter, he doesn't have a lot of skills. How can he become such a famous person in Xiangjiang? I have heard that his His wealth already amounts to billions of Hong Kong dollars! Many people say that within ten years, he will definitely become the richest man in Hong Kong!" Yang Jie said, "Think about it, he is only 19 years old this year and will be 29 years old in 10 years. , but he is already the richest man in Xiangjiang... maybe he will be the richest man in the country at that time! In ancient times, this was someone like Shen Wansan!"

"What did you say Shen Wansan did? Shen Wansan's fate will not be good!" Wang Congqiu corrected with a smile.

"Yes! Yes!" Yang Jie laughed dumbly, "He should be someone like Tao Zhugong! Such a good person, I hope he lives a long life and has continuous wealth!"

Seeing his wife's excitement, which was completely different from the entanglement and melancholy she had felt some time ago, Wang Congqiu was also happy from the bottom of her heart.

Seeing the three top cameras placed on the ground, Wang Congqiu felt a surge of pride in his heart.

"Journey to the West"

we are coming! !

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