Chapter 223 Meeting

The group soon arrived at the "Datang Light and Shadow Culture Company" and were greeted personally by Xie Wenyuan.

Xie Wenyuan used to be a great director, but now he has stopped directing films and television for a long time. He has switched to behind-the-scenes and operations, and has become a well-known domestic producer and producer. The company has multiple sources of capital behind it. It is not only one of the best in the country, but also has deep connections with Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. It is said that it has cross-shareholdings with foreign entertainment groups.

Even Lao Zhu didn't know much about the specifics. He only knew that Xie Wenyuan was generally only a spokesperson.

But I can already make decisions on most matters, especially regarding normal shooting projects.

The so-called lack of projects for a long time does not mean that the company is not making things. Other companies, various subsidiaries, and studios are working on a variety of film and television animations, including large and small screens and online dramas. They are blooming everywhere.

No project specifically refers to Xie Wenyuan's own planning direction, a large-scale production of ancient costume fairy tales. They did look for it for a year or two, but they were never particularly satisfied. In fact, they also bought some related IPs and asked their own screenwriters to create original scripts. , but ultimately failed to pass review.

Chu Ge's book was not approved at first, and it wasn't until Lao Zhu intervened with money that it seemed like a chance.

So where do all the deliberation, inspections and investigations come from? Many things only require the thoughts of key people...

It was obvious that Xie Wenyuan and Lao Zhu were very familiar with each other, so everyone went directly to Xie Wenyuan's office to drink tea without being polite.

Everyone was seated separately. Xie Wenyuan made tea himself and said leisurely: "To be honest, you haven't been involved in this business for so many years, and you suddenly put so much effort into it... What is the relationship between Mr. Chu and you?"

Lao Zhu smiled and said: "We have been friends for many years."

Xie Wenyuan was slightly startled.

He originally thought he was an illegitimate child or something like that, and he thought that Lao Zhu wanted to praise his nephew, but he was surprised to get the answer of "a close friend for many years." It was really that his nephew would never use such a word to introduce him.

He looked at Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji with some regret, and sighed: "Mr. Chu and Miss Qiu really want to make a debut?"

Lao Zhu laughed: "I told you it wasn't."

"It's a pity." Xie Wenyuan said sternly: "Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to decline by asking this. On the contrary, I look forward to the two of you starring in it."

"Huh?" Chugoqi said: "We have never learned acting at all."

"That's not important." Xie Wenyuan waved his hand: "How many young freshmen do you think can act now? Innocence is over. When the time comes, acting will rely on facial paralysis, one, two, three, four lines, and stand-ins for fights, and nothing else. It’s the later stage.”

Chu Ge: "..."

Qiu Wuji: "..."

Chu Ge said: "My age and Chu Tiange's are not the same. He is a young man..."

Xie Wenyuan continued to wave his hand: "People in their twenties and thirties can play children. At worst, the age of the original work will be changed."

Chu Ge: "..."

"Oh yes, Mr. Chu must be unwilling to change like this." Xie Wenyuan shared a cup of tea with Qiu Wuji: "Where is Miss Qiu? Mr. Chu's age may not be suitable, but Miss Qiu is too suitable. Her image and temperament are almost that of Qiu Wuji. It looks like it came out of a book, even the name."

Chu Ge coughed dryly: "It was originally written based on her."

This is the result.

It's just that everyone thinks that's it.

Qiu Wuji was not as coquettish as Chu Ge in private in front of outsiders. As soon as she entered the door, she sat quietly next to Chu Ge, without saying a word, with a cold expression, and looked around with a somewhat indifferent gaze. This was a natural vigilance for being in "other people's territory", and she had been cultivated for thousands of years. It cannot be changed.

The image and temperament are really very similar to Qiu Wuji in the book. As for majesty and momentum, it often only requires a change of clothes.

She met Xie Wenyuan's gaze and said coldly: "I won't act."

Just two words, gone.

Xie Wenyuan twitched his cheeks and said that you were Chu Ge's assistant and girlfriend. Those who didn't knew thought you were my boss.

Isn’t this really the endless autumn of autumn?

You don’t even need to act, just go on stage...

Chu Ge sighed: “Mr.

"It's just because I thought the image was too suitable. From a director's point of view, I couldn't help it." Xie Wenyuan came back to his senses and said with a smile: "It's not about where the talent is, we will make progress very quickly... …Actually, there are many projects that are tied to determining roles, which Mr. Chu probably doesn’t understand very well. But when it comes to striving for excellence…that’s right. Let’s put this aside and discuss it in advance.”

Lao Zhu looked at their dispute with a smile, and then added: "It seems that you attach great importance to it? Are you even willing to shoot it yourself?"

"It's really a bit itchy." Xie Wenyuan said with a smile: "To be honest, this involves some internal disputes. Some management believe that we should not make any big productions in this era. Urban light comedies and workplace dramas are low-cost and quick to produce results. As for a costume drama, ancient romance is more suitable.”

Lao Zhu pondered: "What they said is right..."

Xie Wenyuan took a sip of tea and said calmly: "They do have their reasons for making money, and I don't want to argue with that. But I always wonder, do people have to consider other things besides making money? For example ... Everyone here can understand Western fantasy stories, but when will our ancient martial arts heroes go out and let them understand them?"

Chu Ge stood in awe, raised his glass and said, "Thank you sir for a glass."

Lian Qiu Wuji's expression softened a lot, and he felt more pleased with the old man.

Of course we Xianxia are the best. Believe it or not, I will show them flying swords!

Xie Wenyuan was not polite and accepted the respect.

After the two finished drinking tea, Xie Wenyuan continued to serve Chu Geman: "I have exchanged opinions with the Korean company on this matter... The boss there is a Chinese and has always been very interested in these things. He said that if I can do it OK, we will try to increase our efforts to promote it in Japan and South Korea."

Chugoqi asked: "Is it acceptable? I heard that some online articles have been translated into Japan and South Korea. There is an author I know who has adapted Korean comics... But according to him, the market is average?"

"It's just average. I'm not acclimatized... But compared to the West, Japan and South Korea are still relatively close to us. It's not difficult to understand the fantasy of fairy tales. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, you will be able to win one day sooner or later. If you don't want to put in this kind of effort, , then it can never be opened."

Lao Zhu gave a thumbs up: "Tsk, you suddenly become so tall when you say that. Why didn't I see that you were so ideal before?"

"Ha... we had our previous ideals before, and when our ideals are realized, we will have new ideals, that's all. In fact, the filmmakers in the past have always thought like this, and they have never stopped."

"That's right." Lao Zhu touched his chin, not knowing what he thought of.

Xie Wenyuan said: "Since this project has such attributes, it also triggers my willingness to do it myself. Others may not be able to complete the expression I want. Because of this, communication with the author himself is very important."

Chu Ge felt more at ease: "Mr. Xie is very interested. I wonder what cooperation you need from me?"

"First of all, our preliminary plan is to publish the comic adaptation first and test the waters with simultaneous translations in Japan and South Korea. To be honest, the results of the test will determine the direction of film and television, including investment and promotion efforts, and even what kind of actors we look for will make a difference. Positioning." Xie Wenyuan's expression became serious: "I heard that you plan to paint it yourself? This is no joke. If you can't afford it, you should find a well-known studio to complete it."

Chu Ge glanced at Qiu Wuji.

Qiu Wuji smiled slightly, and suddenly dipped his hand into tea and drew a portrait on the coffee table.

It was actually painted backwards, so that Xie Wenyuan opposite could just look at the portrait.

This move alone made Xie Wenyuan say "Huh".

As the portrait was completed, Xie Wenyuan couldn't even say "Eh", and his expression was extremely solemn.

The simple tea painting, with just a few strokes, allowed him to clearly see a resolute young man, whose brows and eyebrows looked a bit like Chu Ge's, but younger and simpler, and the sharpness in his eyes seemed to pierce through the table.

"Chu Tiange!" Xie Wenyuan whispered to himself. There is no need to ask at all. Anyone who has watched the original work will immediately remember this name.

The painting skills themselves are very impressive, and they are simply not on the same level as ordinary painters. What's more important is this strange combination of form and spirit, it's as if she had seen Chu Tiange and painted him in real person.

Even if she has seen it, it is still amazing, no one else has seen it! Why do you think at first glance that this is Chu Tiange?

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PS: It’s been a bit slow during this period, please add more to find out the feeling!