Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 125 Xu Qing comes to visit

In the spacious conference room, there were more than 20 people sitting around the oversized conference table. There were still 20 or 30 people who couldn't get to the table and had to sit in the back.

Chen Shiping was originally supposed to sit in the back, but since he was the one who caused this incident and was the most successful co-producer among several major film studios, he naturally got to sit at the table.

We still need him to explain the situation of Xiangjiang Film. Although Director Liao from Yindu comes to the mainland for meetings every year, he can only come two or three times a year at most. He will not be invited to such meetings.

Chen Shiping was still a little stressed because he found that there were several people who came to the meeting that he had never met before.

He is very familiar with people from China Cooperation and China Film Group, and he knows everyone who can attend meetings.

These few people I don't know now should be people from the film bureau or higher departments.

Chen Shiping couldn't guess it either. All he could do now was prepare his speech for the meeting.

Soon after the opening remarks were over, Mr. Li from Zhonghe asked Chen Shiping to explain the co-production of movies and the development of movies between the two places.

Chen Shiping took a deep breath, looked at the key points on his manuscript paper, and started to speak with a confident expression.

"Hello fellow leaders and colleagues, let me make a digression before explaining. I got up at four o'clock this morning to watch the flag-raising. Flag-raising was featured in many domestic film and television works, but I was thinking about when it could also be shown in co-produced movies. Saw the flag raised.”

After Chen Shiping settled down the tone, he changed the topic and began to analyze the differences between the left and right of Hong Kong movies, and began to elaborate on the current market development and future prospects of Hong Kong movies.

When it comes to Xiangjiang, Wanwan Market is indispensable. Chen Shiping also talked about the current predicament of Wanwan Market.

Western films have achieved high box office in Wanwan for several consecutive years, and more and more films are being introduced. Sooner or later, restrictions on Western films will be lifted, and then the Wanwan market will no longer be the ticket warehouse for Hong Kong movies.

After analyzing the film market, Chen Shiping began to talk about the types of films in Wanwan and Xiangjiang, and explained in detail the benefits of co-production.

After talking about the good, let’s talk about the bad, that is why Hong Kong movies want to go to Wanwan. Even though Wanwan’s market requirements are very strict and there will be various restrictions, it still attracts a large number of Xiangjiang movies.

Many people cheered up when they heard Chen Shiping talking about this. What is this talking about? It's the box office!

This is a precursor to the abolition of unified purchasing and marketing. This guy Chen Shiping has the courage to say this first at today’s meeting!

However, the topic has been brought up, and it is difficult to take it back.

After Chen Shiping finished speaking, Song Tao immediately followed and started to complain about how miserable the factory had been in the past few years. He couldn't recoup the cost of making movies and so on.

Even though the movies co-produced by Chen Shiping sold a lot of copies, other movies in the studio did not have such good sales.

Most films only have a few dozen copies, completely unable to recoup the cost.

When Song was complaining, a vice president of China Film could not help but knock on the table and said: "Director Song! What we are discussing today is a co-production, a cooperation with Xiangjiang Films. We will discuss the issues you mentioned later."

"In order to fight against the outside world, we must first settle down the inside!" Song Zhuo shouted truthfully.

People from other film studios also spoke one after another. On Song Zhu's side, even some retired film studio leaders couldn't help but speak.

The topic of the meeting changed instantly. Chen Shiping was quietly drinking tea while thinking about how to reform the film.

I can't help but want to write a paper. If I write it well, I can become a film scholar in the future.

Scholar-type plus practical talents, this is not the right way to go!

The more Chen Shiping thought about it, the more excited he became, and he was already thinking about how to write this paper.

After studying the film market for so long during this period, both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places have a clear understanding of the situation. It would be a pity not to use this information.

There was a lot of noise in the conference room, but Chen Shiping was quiet and handsome.

The meeting didn't end until the evening, with only a twenty-minute break for a packed lunch.

Chen Shiping came out of it feeling dizzy. Looking at Song Tao who was still energetic, he admired his energy.

It’s different when seniors often hold meetings.

Chen Shiping felt that his butt was sore from sitting all day.

On the other side, Tao Huimin's family, who were waiting for Chen Shiping to come back for dinner, were all watching TV in boredom. The dining table is full of dishes.

"Xiao Chen, this meeting lasted long enough." Dad Tao couldn't help but say.

Tao Huimin explained: "This is not a factory matter, so naturally it is not that easy."

"Then Xiao Chen is quite powerful. He even participates in important national events like this." Tao Ma couldn't help but say.

Tao Huimin smiled. Seeing that it was almost seven o'clock, he felt a little anxious. After hesitating for a while, he called Chen Shiping.

The call was answered as soon as the call was dialed, and the two hung up the phone after chatting for a few words.

"How's it going? When will Xiao Chen come back?" Dad Tao asked with concern.

Tao Huimin said with a smile: "I just finished the meeting and will be back soon. I also said that I would like to invite you out to eat."

"Why are you going out? We have already cooked at home. Why waste money?" Tao Ma smiled and stood up and said, "I'll heat up the food again."

"Mom, let me do it. You can rest and watch TV."

At this time, Chen Shiping was driving home, and Song Zhu was also sitting in his car, chatting with him.

"Do you think it can be done this time? The unified purchase and sales will restrict the development of movies too much." Song Zhu couldn't help but say.

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "It's difficult. At least there won't be any results this year. If you want a market economy, you have to make the audience rich, and the theater chain can do it. There are too many things involved, and there will be no conclusion soon."

Song Zhu nodded, he thought so in his heart, but even if there is no hope this year, he still has to push forward step by step.

After the two chatted for a while, Song Zhu couldn't help but ask: "What are your plans for the future? Are you going to stay in the factory or what are you going to do?"

Chen Shiping turned the steering wheel and joked: "What's wrong, you have found a successor and want to drive me away."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Song Tao laughed and said, "I don't think the factory can keep you. Now is a critical moment for film reform. If you do well, you will be promoted quickly."

Chen Shiping glanced at Song Tao, and then said: "The ideal thing is to take over from you and then join China Film Academy."

Song Zhu said quite unexpectedly: "I thought you wanted to join Zhonghe."

"Zhonghe is not suitable for me. I can't do it all my life."

Chen Shiping did not hide his ambitions. Song Zhu was one of his own and would be retiring in a few years. He would not think that Chen Shiping had high ambitions and low abilities just because of a few words.

The most important thing is that Chen Shiping has not hidden his ambitions in recent years. He is a person who does practical things, so why hide it?

Song Tao asked curiously: "Why do you want to be the director of the factory first and then join China Film Academy? You can join directly now."

"China Film Group is now in a state of poverty. It only has distribution and import rights. Why should I go there?"

After hearing this, Song Zhen felt that there was something in Chen Shiping's words. He seemed to be very optimistic about China Film's future, but China Film was already very powerful now.

The rights to distribute and import films across the country are in the hands of China Film. Isn’t this awesome enough?

It's awesome, indeed it's awesome, but it's not that awesome yet. It will be really awesome after the China Film Group is reorganized in a few years!

Chen Shiping secretly read the answer and naturally understood where his future lay.

After sending Song Zhu home, Chen Shiping went home. When he got home, it was almost eight o'clock, and the food at home had been heated twice.

Seeing Chen Shiping come back, Tao Huimin couldn't help but ask: "Why did it take so long to come back? It's already eight o'clock."

Chen Shiquan was a little strange her attitude. After looking at the Dad Tao Mom, who looked behind her, she explained sorry: "Send the leader first, delay a little time, and uncle, uncle and aunt." "It's okay, busy, do it Business is important, Amin, don't act like a child."

"Yes, yes, you are starving after a long day of meetings. Wash your hands and eat quickly."

Tao's father and Tao's mother had a good attitude towards Chen Shiping. Chen Shiping secretly winked at Tao Huimin before going to wash his hands and eat.

Tao Huimin followed him to wash his hands, and even pinched him secretly. He got an advantage and still behaved.

A good wife will provide assists, and so will a good husband. However, as he is the only one left in the Chen family, he has no chance to provide assists.

During dinner in the evening, Tao's father and Tao's mother took the initiative to find many topics. They talked about what movies they liked and watched, and asked Chen Shiping if he knew their favorite actors.

After the meal, the four of them were already a family, but in the end Tao's mother still asked Chen Shiping when he planned to get married.

"Next year, this year is a bit busy." Chen Shiping said with a smile: "The second elder will have to worry more then. I am an orphan and I don't understand many things."

After hearing Chen Shiping's words, Tao's father immediately said, "Let's just worry about these things. You can do your business."

Tao's mother also smiled and said: "I will go back and see what good days there will be next year."

Tao Huimin was also very happy on the sidelines and couldn't help but start fantasizing about getting married.

When sleeping at night, Chen Shiping looked at Tao Huimin and suddenly said: "You should resign from the factory next year."

Tao Huimin was stunned and didn't understand why Chen Shiping wanted to resign.

Chen Shiping explained seriously: "If I want to continue to rise, it will be difficult to do many things. It is best for you to do it, but it will be difficult if you still have the name of the factory."

Tao Huimin remembered that she had a film company in Xiangjiang, and immediately understood what Chen Shiping meant.

After thinking for a while, he said: "Then I will listen to you and resign after getting married!"

"Xiaobaicai is awesome!" Chen Shiping held her face and said, "I love you so much!"

Tao Huimin pursed her lips and kissed Chen Shiping, hugged his arm and said, "Then go to bed early."

"No, I'm very excited at the thought of marrying you!"

Chen Shiping rolled over and pressed down on the cabbage like a hungry tiger pouncing on food, and pushed hard against the juicy cabbage.

The next day, Chen Shiping first drove Tao's father and Tao's mother to the Great Wall, and then rushed to Zhonghe in a hurry. There was still a meeting at nine o'clock.

Over the next few days, Chen Shiping stayed in this state during his vacation, and more and more people participated in the meeting. When the meeting came later, Chen Shiping was speechless.

People from the movie studios and provincial cinemas could hardly stand up and shout that they couldn't survive even if they made a passionate and impassioned speech.

It was not possible to continue such a meeting. Later, the superiors began to limit the number of participants, and things slowly calmed down.

However, it is still early for the discussion to reach a conclusion.

Chen Shiping is also preparing his own paper, preparing to present it at the critical moment and become the key to the final decision.

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of October, Tao's father and Tao's mother had returned to Zhejiang, and their lifestyles were calm again.

It's just that Chen Shiping still has to run to meetings every three days, and the higher-ups are really starting to pay attention to reform.

While the film market has not completely gone into the ice, it is still too late to reform. If we wait until all the audiences are gone, it will be too late.

Chen Shiping had just returned from a meeting at China Film Group that day and was about to go to the Jingwu Heroes set. Before his car could park, he was blocked by someone.

Chen Shiping looked at Xu Qing standing in front of him with an angry look on his face, and suddenly remembered that he had not yet fulfilled the film contract he had deceived her about.

"Chen Shiping, you lied to me!" Xu Qing looked at him angrily. If she hadn't been scrupulous, she would have scolded him a few times.

Chen Shiping rubbed his nose and said, "What did I lie to you about? Don't yell nonsense."

"What did you say you lied to me about? You agreed to film with me." Xu Qing said aggrievedly: "I refused Director Cheng's film. The film is almost finished, and you haven't fulfilled your promise yet!"

Chen Shiping rubbed his temples with a headache and said, "Why are you so anxious? It's only been a long time."

"It's been four months!" Xu Qing looked at Chen Shiping angrily, becoming more and more certain that he had deceived her before.

Chen Shiping thought for a moment and said, "Since you are so anxious, come with me."

"Where to go?" Xu Qing suddenly looked at Chen Shiping warily.

"I'll arrange a role for you." Chen Shiping said helplessly. Fortunately, last time I went to Xiangjiang, I knew that many co-production films were about to be launched. I just wanted to find a role for her.

Those film company bosses will definitely give you face. If they don’t give you face, then they won’t be allowed to film, and you will be stuck for at least a month!

Xu Qing followed Chen Shiping to the office of the co-production department and watched him casually throw out a list.

"You pick one of the movies above, and then I'll help you find out if there are any suitable roles." Chen Shiping said nonchalantly.

Xu Qing looked at the list blankly and said doubtfully, "Are you bragging?"

Chen Shiping rolled his eyes at her and said, "You'll know if you try it or not."

"Oh, just try."

Xu Qing was a little confused now, but she felt that Chen Shiping would not lie to herself. There was no need to lie about something that could be exposed so easily.

Just looking at the dozens of movies on the list, Xu Qing suddenly didn't know how to choose.

Moreover, many movies were not co-produced with Beijing Film Academy, and she was worried that Chen Shiping would not be able to do it.

"Director, good news. Once Upon a Time Part 2 is doing very well at the box office and has received good response from all over the country." An employee in the office who just received the call said happily.

Chen Shiping didn't even take it to heart. The success of the second part of Once Upon a Time is inevitable.

The man smiled and asked: "Then when will we prepare the third part? Didn't you say you don't want to write scripts anymore? Several editors in the literature department are recruiting people to save scripts."

Xu Qing's eyes suddenly lit up when she heard this. Even if Chen Shiping was bragging just now, then Huang Feihong would definitely be able to make the decision!

Wouldn’t it be great if I wanted to play the role of Huang Feihong! It would be even better if I could replace Guan Zhilin as the Thirteenth Aunt!

Chen Shiping looked up and saw the smile on Xu Qing's face, and asked curiously: "Have you made your choice?"

Xu Qing giggled, and then asked in a low voice, "Now that I've chosen, can I play the role of Thirteenth Aunt?"

Chen Shiping looked at her with a strange expression. He had no intention of getting involved in the third part of Once Upon a Time, and Guan Zhilin might not give up. She hadn't thought about it herself.

Even if Guan Zhilin doesn't act, it's not something Xu Qing can do.

However, Chen Shiping thought that Fang Shiyu, who was similar to Huang Feihong, also had a character similar to Thirteenth Aunt.

He looked at Xu Qing and asked, "Can you drink tea?"

"???" Xu Qing tilted her head and looked at Chen Shiping, not understanding what he meant.

(End of this chapter)