1979: The child's mother is a celestial being.

Chapter 223 Who Says Oriental Film Company Can't Make Supernatural Movies? (Please Subscribe!)

"Dad, I'm back."

Even from two or three meters away, Wang Tianlin could smell the alcohol on his son, but he didn't scold him. He nodded to him and said, "Have your mother make you a bowl of hangover soup. Drink it and go to rest early."

After saying that, Wang Tianlin continued to look down at the script in his hand.

However, the smell of alcohol in the air grew stronger and stronger.

He put down the script in his hand again and saw that his son was already sitting in front of him.

"Is something the matter?" he asked, surprised.

Wang Rui nodded. "Dad, there's something I'm unsure about that I'd like to discuss with you."

"what's up?"

"It's like this..." Wang Rui didn't hide anything and truthfully recounted how he met Chen Fusheng at his good friend Chenglong's wedding today, as well as how much Chen Fusheng valued him and invited him.

"Dad, do you think I should leave Shaw Brothers and go to Mr. Chen's company?"

Since it concerned his son's future, Wang Tianlin was unsure what to do.

What are your own thoughts?

"I'm a little tempted, but also a little worried."

"What are you worried about?"

"I'm worried that if I mess up the movie, I'll end up pleasing neither side."

"Since Mr. Chen appreciates your directing talent and will even give you a script, I think your worries are unnecessary."

"So, Dad, you're also suggesting I change jobs?"

Wang Tianlin neither nodded nor shook his head, but thought for a long time before saying, "How about this, you think about it again. I'll also contact some old friends to help you inquire about this Mr. Chen."

"it is good……"

After watching his son go to rest, Wang Tianlin picked up the script again but couldn't concentrate on reading it. After thinking for a while, he decided to call an old friend right then and there.

After making some inquiries, Wang Tianlin couldn't hide his shock and said, "I never imagined that Mr. Chen had such a great influence and power on the mainland!"

The next morning, both father and son made a decision.

"Dad, I've thought it through. I'd rather be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond. I'm willing to give it a shot."

"Well, actually I also wanted to advise you to leave Shaw Brothers and work for that Mr. Chen."

"Dad, did you find out something?" Wang Rui knew his father wouldn't make this decision easily; he must have found out something.

"That's right. Mr. Chen is not only a director, but also the head of a department-level unit and a leader in China's film foreign exchange earnings. He is highly valued by the country and many leaders. It's no exaggeration to say that as long as he doesn't make any big mistakes, he is destined to continue to advance in the future. You won't go wrong following him."

Wang Ru hadn't expected his father to have considered things so deeply, but this undoubtedly strengthened his resolve to leave Shaw Brothers.

……

While Wang Rui was making his decision, Chen Fusheng also helped Deng Zaijun win over Zhang Mingmin.

However, despite the claim of helping, he didn't actually say much at all.

Because this is a two-way journey.

In addition, Zhang Guorong agreed very readily, but Deng Zaijun also had his eye on Mei Yanfang, who was in the same record company as Zhang Guorong, and had already contacted her.

Chen Fusheng did not accompany them on this trip because he had received news that Wang Rui and his son wanted to visit him.

"It seems they've agreed."

Thinking of the promise he made to Wang Rui yesterday, Chen Fusheng suddenly felt a bit worried and said, "What kind of script should I write for this guy?"

Humans are inherently lazy, and at this moment, Chen Fusheng thought of the several scripts he had created in the United States.

Among them, "Ghost" was remade in Hong Kong in his previous life. If Wang Rui were to direct it...

The idea was rejected by Chen Fusheng as soon as it came to mind.

Because this film is quite artistic, he was worried that Wang Ru would use a commercial film approach to shoot it, and it would be a pity if it were ruined.

However, the subject matter of "Ghost" did open up new ideas for Chen Fusheng.

"Perhaps I could write a zombie movie or a ghost movie for Wang Rui..."

Thinking that supernatural films would be very popular in Hong Kong, Chen Fusheng's eyes lit up.

Soon, his memories from his past life provided him with a constant stream of inspiration.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Fusheng finally chose a ghost movie released in 1984 from among many inspirations.

It's called "Happy Ghost".

This is Gao Zhisen's debut novel, which mainly tells the story of Zhu Jinchun, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty, who hangs himself and his soul attaches to the rope he used to hang himself. He is transported to the 1980s and has some kind of romantic relationship with three high school girls.

Historically, this film grossed over 17.4 million, ranking twelfth on the annual box office chart.

It was the success of "Happy Ghost" that led to the second "Happy Ghost on Summer Vacation"... all the way up to the fifth "Happy Ghost Possessed".

When Wang Rui and his son arrived at the Silver City Agency, Chen Fusheng's script had only just begun.

However, since Wang Rui had already agreed to join their Oriental Company, he didn't mind telling him the story first.

But before Chen Fusheng could begin speaking, Wang Rui and his son interrupted him in surprise:

"Wait a minute, Mr. Chen, the 'Happy Ghost' you mentioned, could it be a ghost movie?"

"Yes."

“But as far as I know, the mainland doesn’t allow the making of supernatural movies, right?” Wang Tianlin said.

“It’s not allowed, so I’m using it for your son to film in Hong Kong.”

"Mr. Chen, didn't you say you wanted to open a subsidiary in Hong Kong?"

"Yeah, do you think our Oriental Company can't make supernatural movies?"

Uh……

This question left Wang Rui and his son speechless for a moment.

But it must be admitted that after they listened to the ghost stories, or rather, the funny ghost stories that Chen Fusheng told them, they all felt pretty good.

I just don't know how well this kind of movie will perform in the market.

After all, there was no precedent for this.

Wang Rui and his father exchanged a glance, both seeing a lack of confidence in each other's eyes.

Although there's no turning back once the arrow is released, Wang Rui felt he should still take precautions to be on the safe side.

“Mr. Chen, your story sounds quite good and unique. It’s not as scary as traditional ghost movies. Instead, it has a kind of… absurd humor, especially the interaction between the scholar ghost and the modern female student. The contrast is huge and should spark a lot of interesting ideas.”

At this point, Wang Rui changed the subject, saying, "It's just that this style of film seems to have never appeared in the Hong Kong market before. I'm not sure how the market will react after it's made. If... if the box office isn't very good in the end, you won't blame me, will you?"

"Haha, just focus on making the film. Movies are an investment, and it's normal to make a profit or loss. Besides, as I said yesterday, this movie is just for you to practice with."

Hearing such magnanimous words and seeing his son's moved expression, Wang Tianlin couldn't help but feel inwardly impressed by the unique personal charm of this young Mr. Chen.

……

Domestically, Dongfang Company.

Zhang Yimou put down his pencil, rubbed his wrists, picked up the storyboards he had been working on day and night for the past few days, and looked at them again from beginning to end. Then he let out a long sigh and said:
"Phew~ I've drawn thirty-three pictures, that should be enough. When Director Chen comes back, I'll show them to him. Whether it's successful or not depends on this one."

(End of this chapter)