The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 118 The Principles Will Not Change

Li Shengyao had just returned to Yanjing from Xiamen, when he received a call, saying that "Signal" had passed the review and there was no need to change it.

He immediately arranged for the assistant director, assistants, and photographers to go south to Shanghai to make preparations in advance.

He himself stayed in Yanjing to plan the shooting sequence.

On this day, it was a bit cold in Yanjing, Li Shengyao put on his coat, and when he came to the company, he met an unexpected guest.

This man was in his forties, with dark skin, broad shoulders, very bright eyes, short and thick fingers with many calluses, and he could be seen as a coolie.

His name is Ge Dacheng, and like Li Dafu, he is a rich coal boss.

This time he came here, besides two bodyguards in suits and leather shoes, he also brought a girl in her early twenties with her.

This girl is very beautiful, with straight black and long hair, no heavy makeup, just light makeup, both front and back are genuine, and she belongs to the kind of figure that mother-in-law likes.

She fell behind Ge Dacheng, looking like a little daughter-in-law.

"Director Li, I don't want to talk nonsense. I came here to ask Yingying for a role, the heroine, 100 million."

Ge Dacheng's voice was very loud, with a Jin province accent. He picked up the tea cup poured by Li Shengyao's assistant, drank it in one gulp, and then spoke confidently.

Now Li Shengyao has three heroines in his hands. "My Girl" has fixed Dong Xuan, "Full House" has fixed Sun Li, and "Signal" has fixed Yan Bingyan.

As for "Stairway to Heaven", the male lead was Zu Feng, and the female lead was recommended by Gusu Satellite TV. Lee Sheng Yao didn't know who it was.

The coal boss came here, probably not because of "Signal", but "My Girl", or "Full House".

Li Shengyao glanced at the girl.

Seeing this, the girl hurriedly met Li Shengyao's gaze, her eyes were watery.

The camera sense is very good, and the response is fast. It should be a graduate of that art school.

Of course, Li Shengyao had no interest in knowing.

He smiled and shook his head, "Boss Ge, the heroines of several of my plays have been confirmed, and it is impossible to change them now."

The assistant poured another cup of tea for Ge Dacheng. Ge Dacheng picked up the teacup and drank it down, very boldly.

"Director Li, you are not happy, 150 million."

He then pushed the empty teacup over and asked the assistant to pour the tea.

This coal boss is rich, and he raised 50 yuan with just one mouthful. At this time, 50 yuan is enough to buy a commercial house in Yanjing.

150 million, which is the amount Lee Sheng Yew invested in "Full House".

He only spent 160 million on the filming of "Love Hotel".

If Ge Dacheng is willing to find other people, maybe he can write a script temporarily and shoot it.

Regardless of the quality, spend 150 million first. Anyway, Ge Dacheng didn't ask whether he could broadcast it on TV.

But how?

People cannot stand without faith, Li Shengyao promised Dong Xuan and Sun Li, and he would not go back on his word.

This matter is not a matter of money, but a matter of principle.

Unless the coal boss pays 300 million directly, he can arrange it.

Of course not "My Girl", not "Full House", the roles of Sun Li and Dong Xuan will never change.

Shoot other things, "Come on, Kim Sam Soon" or "Chunhyang Heroes", anyway, 300 million, Lee Seung Yew will definitely make money, and there is no need to violate the principle.

"Boss Ge, it's still the same sentence. My current play has already determined the heroine, and it is impossible to change it."

When Li Shengyao said the word "now", he especially slowed down his voice.

Ge Dacheng was not a fool, so he quickly understood what Li Shengyao meant, "The current plays are not good, how much is the new one?"

"300."

300 million is more than double the expected amount.

You can find those small companies to open two plays.

Enough to buy ten suites in my hometown.

Ge Dacheng twitched his face, then picked up the teacup, drank it down again, and then turned to the girl and said, "Yingying, 300 million, it's better to buy a few houses. I'll buy you a house."

If you write your own name, it is indeed more cost-effective.

The girl nodded obediently, "Brother, I will listen to you."

Ge Dacheng laughed, his eyes were full of tenderness and complacency, he was more and more satisfied with this little daughter-in-law, and he would never lose face in front of outsiders.

His elder brother found a girl who came back from studying abroad. She has a bad temper, and she has tattoos, and she speaks English at every turn.

Satisfied in his heart, he turned to Li Shengyao again, and said seriously: "Brother, the price you said is too high, don't be like this, 200 million, I know you will definitely earn 200 million."

"200 million is not enough to open a new movie, even if it is filmed, it will be a shoddy drama, and it won't make her popular."

Ge Dacheng chuckled, he didn't care if he could be popular or not.

"It's enough to have an addiction to drama. Wherever you want to be popular, you can't have children and take care of them. Wherever you have time to film."

Li Shengyao noticed the disappointment in the girl's eyes, he shook his head, "Boss Ge, I have to be responsible for my own drama, 200 million won't produce the effect I want, so I need 300 million."

Hearing the words, Ge Dacheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he just said 200 million, and he regretted it a little.

But hold on, if Li Shengyao really agrees, he will definitely eat two bowls less at night.

"You are really stubborn."

He then turned to the girl, "Yingying, you see, I can buy you four apartments in Yanjing, but he still refuses. This Director Li is difficult to deal with, let's go."

"Brother, I understand you."

"Okay, baby is so good."

Ge Dacheng then wanted to pull the girl away. The girl was held by Ge Dacheng, turned her head, and took a deep look at Li Shengyao.

There is resentment in the eyes, but also anticipation.

As long as Li Shengyao winked, she would definitely come over tonight.

But he wasn't that hungry, he smiled and lowered his head.

After Ge Dacheng and the others left, the assistant came in and said inconceivably, "Mr. Li, 200 million, you just refused?"

"Do you know that you have to be responsible for your own drama? 200 million is not enough to start a new drama. As for the roles of Dong Xuan and Sun Li, I agreed, so I won't regret it."

The assistant nodded and left with a look of admiration.

He then came to the rest area, took out his mobile phone, and directly dialed Dong Xuan's number.

Dong Xuan on the other side is preparing "My Girl".

The assistant elaborated on what happened just now, and finally said: "Sister, Mr. Li refused 200 million for you. Think about how much this sacrifice is. We can't be ungrateful."

Dong Xuan on the other side of the phone hastily said that he knew and understood Mr. Li's efforts, and would definitely repay him.

"Just know it, don't worry, Mr. Li said, the heroine of "My Girl" is you, and you will definitely be popular, so do a good job."

After hanging up the phone, the assistant smiled triumphantly.

He felt that he was helping Li Shengyao. As Li Shengyao's assistant, it was necessary to convey some information that Li Shengyao was inconvenient to convey.

"I am so good, there must be a big red envelope at the end of the year."

(End of this chapter)