Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 380 Success
the other side.

Zhang Yan has also led his team to Shanghai and is currently visiting the Shanghai Film Studio under the personal accompaniment of Director Zhu.

The Shanghai Film Studio was not much smaller than the Beijing Film Studio, but its internal operations were better. However, this also meant that the Shanghai Film Studio's determination to reform was not as strong and firm as that of the Beijing Film Studio.

At least when Director Zhu was with Zhang Yan, he talked more about past honors than about current difficulties and future solutions.

This is not a good thing for Shanghai Film Studio, but it is not a bad thing for the August First Film and Television Base—if Shanghai Film Studio is determined to make progress, it is impossible for it to give up the idea of ​​building a film and television base in the Yangtze River Delta.

However, when Director Xie Jin arrived, he poured cold water on Zhang Yan and the film and television base.

"Going to Tianjin to film is definitely not an option."

Xie Jin counted on his fingers and said, "I know a bit about the situation in Tianjin. The beaches there are mainly gentle sandy beaches, and there are few deep-sea harbors—even if there are, they have long been occupied by modern buildings."

In addition, because the waters near the coast are shallow, the seawater is a murky pale yellow, not the deep blue of the ocean itself—the resulting photos will definitely not have good texture.

Furthermore, both the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta have numerous island clusters at their sea outlets, but it's difficult to find similar filming locations near Tianjin.

Based on these three points alone, "The Opium War" could only be filmed in Zhoushan or along the Pearl River, though I currently prefer Zhoushan.

This is a judgment made entirely from a professional perspective, and it is difficult to refute at the moment.

However, Zhang Yan quickly noticed the key point and pointed out: "Director Xie, I don't object to your suggestions, but a large-scale comprehensive film and television base certainly can't be built on those small islands. Your dialogue scenes still need to be filmed somewhere."

This is precisely where the August 1st Film and Television Base excels. We not only have a 1:1 replica of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity, but also existing Ming and Qing dynasty style streets and Republic of China style streets, as well as a supporting film and television technology academy, which can provide assistance in costumes, props, and other aspects.

The base manager also chimed in, saying, "Director Xie, as the saying goes, the whole country is a unified whole. Our country is still quite poor, and this kind of repetitive construction will only lead to a waste of resources."

It was obvious that Xie Jin had taken it to heart, especially the palace complex that was restored to a one-to-one scale, which greatly impressed him. Although the Opium War took place in Guangzhou, how could it be without the drama of court intrigue?

After a day of negotiations, Director Xie Jin prepared to take several key members of the creative team to Tianjin for a site visit.

Meanwhile, Director Zhu of Shanghai Film Studio also arranged for several people to accompany them, saying they wanted to learn from Yuanmeng and see how private enterprises create films and television programs.

Things went so smoothly that it greatly exceeded Zhang Yan and the film and television base's expectations. They originally thought that the Shanghai side would definitely try to obstruct them, but to their surprise, there was no reaction at all.

Could it be that the benefits that the film and television base has brought to Tianjin have not yet spread to the Yangtze River Delta region?

In any case, things have gotten off to a good start. When Zhang Yan came, there were five people, but when he left, the inspection team had grown to more than a dozen people.

After landing at the small airport in Tianjin, he was making arrangements to show his hospitality when he suddenly received a call from Jiang Wen.

"I heard you're going to acquire Dingli Pictures?"

Yes, that's true. What happened?

Zhang Yan was a little puzzled. How did this matter get involved with Jiang Wen?
"Then I'll add fuel to the fire for you."

Jiang Wen said on the phone, "Anyway, Wang Shuo can't make it in the industry anymore, so we're going to open a bar together—I've already picked out the location, it's in Sanlitun."

"Aren't you close with those rock musicians? Help me find a few resident singers and a band; that'll be how I repay the favor."

"It's not like I absolutely have to buy it, so why do I owe you anything..."

Zhang Yan was only halfway through his sentence when Jiang Wen hung up the phone.

That dog thief!

However, having an urgent need for money did indeed encourage Wang Shuo to sell Dingli to him.

Zhang Yan put away his mobile phone and turned back to continue the previous topic, but Xie Jin waved his hand and said, "Mr. Zhang, we won't bother you for now. When we finish visiting the film and television base and go back to realize our dream, we'll definitely need you to entertain us." Zhang Yan tried to persuade them a few more times, but seeing that the inspection team was quite determined, he didn't insist any further.

So he left the Iveco van sent by the company behind to serve as the inspection team's transportation, and took another taxi back to the villa.

Upon entering the living room, I saw my younger sister watching TV while eating sunflower seeds.

"elder brother?"

Seeing her brother come in, Zhang Fang stood up in surprise and said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't be back until this afternoon?"

She had actually been on vacation for a while, but spent a few more days in Beijing with Kang Hui before coming to Tianjin.

The welcome banquet at noon has been cancelled.

Zhang Yan tossed his luggage at the door and asked, "Where are Mom, Dad, and your sister-in-law?"

"Several hundred people came from our hometown. My parents and sister-in-law went with us. They probably won't be back until the afternoon."

The labor export contract that Hengjiang signed with the Economic Development Zone should be officially implemented in early July. The first batch that has arrived is not that many people, so it is considered as a test.

"I told her to get some rest..."

Zhang Yan muttered helplessly, but he also knew that Chen Hong was not someone who could stay idle.

"By the way, bro."

Zhang Fang poured her brother a cup of tea, grabbed a handful of melon seeds for him, and then said, "When I left Beijing, I met with Sister Zhou Tao. She wanted to get Kang Hui and me to do business together, and even guaranteed that we would make a profit."

Got~
This was even exported and then sold domestically.

Using the benefits he promised to win over his sister and brother-in-law, Zhou Tao is becoming increasingly cunning.

However, Zhang Fang will be a senior in the second half of the year, and it is indeed time for her to consider her future livelihood. It would be easier for Kang Hui to accept having Zhou Tao help the young couple than to give them money directly.

"It's not impossible."

So he said, "If Zhou Tao wants to start a side business, he'll definitely need my help to advise him. Don't expect him to become rich and powerful, but he can definitely make a comfortable living."

"I guessed so."

Zhang Fang couldn't help but advise, "I think my sister-in-law seems to have something on her mind lately. If you ask me, you and my sister-in-law are getting married soon, and now she's pregnant. You should cut off all those messy relationships. Aren't you tired of giving advice to others all day long?"

"What do you know."

Zhang Yan shamelessly said, "This is called the endless joy of fighting with others."

Before Zhang Fang could retort, he waved his hand and changed the subject, saying, "Turn off the TV, I'll take you to eat seafood. You can order any two-foot-long lobster you want."

"Yes, sir~"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fang's expression immediately changed. She quickly put on her coat and followed Zhang Yan outside, asking in puzzlement, "By the way, brother, why is one of our Border Collies missing?"

"Jiang Wen stole it."

"what?!"

(End of this chapter)