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Chapter 234 Guo Fan: Don't call me a succubus, he is!

Guo Fan stared blankly at Chen Xiu, his Adam's apple bobbing, but he didn't utter a word.

He studied law as an undergraduate and then went to Beijing Film Academy for graduate studies in management, not directing.

It wasn't until 11, when he was 30 years old, that his first film, "The Adventures of Li Xianji," was released. Although it won a small award, it was insignificant in terms of box office performance.

Throughout his career, Guo Fan's only notable achievement is "My Deskmate".

At the end of 15, when China Film Group held a press conference for its new film, Guo Fan, who had already been preparing for The Wandering Earth for half a year, was not initially considered as the director of The Wandering Earth.

He only became a director because Hollywood sci-fi directors rejected the invitation from China Film Group.

In short, Guo Fan and "The Wandering Earth" were not well-regarded in the industry!

Now Chen Xiu tells him: Become the James Cameron of China, the one who leads science fiction films to a breakthrough.

If someone else had said this, Guo Fan would have just assumed they were joking or teasing him, and would have laughed it off.

However, the weight of Chen Xiu's words was completely different from that of ordinary people.

Because of his status, and more importantly because he invested 6000 million yuan in "The Wandering Earth," accounting for 30% of the total investment, the trust expressed with money is naturally more genuine than empty words.

"Mr. Chen, do you really think 'The Wandering Earth' can be a success?"

Guo Fan asked in a hoarse voice. He didn't even dare to ask himself, so he could only ask about the project.

In response to this answer, Chen Xiu did not simply offer empty encouragement, but instead pointed to the entrance of the studio: "I may need to assess the situation before I can express myself more accurately."

"Oh, right, let's go in and take a look together."

Having recovered, Guo Fan smiled and extended an invitation to the three of them.

Normally, the production team of "The Wandering Earth" does not easily open to the public during the preparation period, but Chen Xiu is an investor, and Meng Ziyi and Chen Duling are brought by him, so they can't be considered outsiders.

Under Guo Fan's guidance, Chen Xiu and the other two officially joined the Little Broken Ball film crew.

Along the way, the transport vehicles and costumes that Guo Fan had mentioned earlier were all on display before the three of them.

Looking at the 14 tires, each taller than a person, this transport truck, which made even a Hummer muscle car look small and delicate next to it, made Chen Xiu feel that the little broken ball in his memory became clearer.

"This exoskeleton suit weighs 40 kilograms, and the style is somewhat similar to the one Tom Cruise wore in 'Edge of Tomorrow'!"

Guo Fan pointed to the prop costumes that the crew treasured and introduced them with a troubled expression.

Seeing his predicament, Chen Xiu asked, "Is there a problem?"

"This costume is too heavy, and it's quite uncomfortable for the actors to wear it."

"40kg, is that alright?"

"Ok?"

Guo Fan looked up in disbelief. Chen Xiu's tone wasn't one of blindly giving orders without understanding the situation; rather, it was a calm acceptance of what seemed perfectly normal.

Seeing his puzzled look, before Chen Xiu could explain, Meng Ziyi, who was also familiar with the situation, spoke up first.

"The full suit of armor that Xiu Ge wore in 'The Song of Qin King Breaking the Enemy' weighed 35kg. He wore it for several hours at a time while filming. The armor worn by other supporting actors was about the same weight. Nobody felt tired!"

Meeting Guo Fan's questioning gaze, Chen Xiu nodded in confirmation.

"Then when the movie starts filming in a few months, I'll just have the actors wear this exoskeleton costume for filming!"

Guo Fan held up his index finger, excited that the problem had been solved.

Chen Xiu and Meng Ziyi never imagined that their coordinated attack would lead to a group of people being severely harmed.

The reason why the crew of "Qin King's Battle Song" was able to wear armor while filming was mainly because the big boss, Chen Xiu, set an example by his own actions, and the others dared not complain. In addition, most of the cast members were young people, so they gritted their teeth and persevered.

The crew of The Wandering Earth was quite different...

After visiting the props, Guo Fan took the three of them to see the set construction inside the studio, which is an important part of the film's quality.

When Meng Ziyi and Chen Duling saw the "earthworm food" that Guo Fan took out, they were so frightened that they avoided him.

After careful observation, Chen Xiu raised a question: "Why don't you add a setting where carbon dioxide is converted into starch? If the Earth can be taken along with it, then life technology should have made great strides!"

"I really didn't think of that. I'll have the scriptwriting team look into it later."

"It's best to find a screenwriter who is knowledgeable in this area. If you can't explain it clearly, it's better not to mention it."

"Yes, got it."

Guo Fan nodded slightly and then invited the three of them to rest in the crew's tea room.

The tea room at Little Broken Ball was actually just a small area enclosed by a few small stools, and the only tea and water it could provide was mineral water.

However, having already witnessed the core of the production team, the three of them didn't pay attention to these details.

Taking the bottled water from Guo Fan, Chen Xiu said, "Didn't you just ask me if 'The Wandering Earth' would be a success?"

"Yes! I don't dare to think about whether I'll succeed or not right now. Everyone is doing things based on a belief..."

"I think it's okay!"

Chen Xiu interrupted Guo Fan's hesitation and spoke in a firm tone.

Meng Ziyi and Chen Duling also stopped drinking water and turned their gazes over.

Chen Xiu said truthfully, "Starting in 15, you spent a year and a half preparing. Everything that needed to be done was done, and the script respected the original work. There was no self-satisfied or superficial content."

"The food preparation has been done to perfection. For the rest of the cooking, you just need to maintain the status quo. All I can do is ensure the smooth promotion of the film before and after its release."

Upon hearing this, Guo Fan's eyes lit up instantly, and he looked around halfway from left to right. "Mr. Chen, how about you make a cameo appearance when the movie starts filming?"

"..."

Chen Xiu glanced at Guo Fan speechlessly, thinking: You kid don't think I'm Wu Jing, do you? Just a cameo appearance and you've become the lead actor!
Although I wanted to refuse, the atmosphere had already been built up, and besides, "The Wandering Earth" was one of the main producers...

"I'd like to have a cameo role in a play, can you arrange that?"

Chen Xiu looked at Guo Fan with a smile on her lips, directly thwarting his attempt to add scenes for guest actors.

Guo Fan's smile froze for a moment, and after a brief pause, he nodded with absolute certainty: "No problem! One scene is enough."

"Okay, that's settled then."

"Um, could I also make a cameo appearance?"

Meng Ziyi obediently raised his hand, then suddenly took the initiative.

She didn't really understand science fiction films and couldn't see what was so good about the Little Wandering Ball crew, but she was very certain that if Chen Xiu thought a project was good, it must be good!

Chen Xiulai made a cameo appearance, so of course she couldn't be left behind.

Seeing that there was a buy-one-get-one-free offer when begging for alms, Guo Fan naturally agreed with great joy, and then looked at Chen Duling with anticipation.

Chen Duling, who had felt extremely guilty ever since she met Guo Fan, felt even more ashamed when he looked at her.

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Duling stammered, "Director Guo, I need to apologize to you..."

"Huh? Why?"

Chen Duling stammered as she recounted all the things she had done in the past few days.

Chen Xiu and Meng Ziyi were already curious about where she got the map from, since she had never been to the Oriental Movie Metropolis before. Now, after hearing this explanation, they instantly understood.

After Chen Duling finished speaking, the three looked at each other, and then burst into laughter at the same time.

"Hahaha!" *3
"you……"

The innocent-looking college student blushed deeply with embarrassment, and finally simply closed her eyes, burying her head in the sand like an ostrich.

After laughing for a while, Guo Fan was the first to stop, quickly saying that he didn't care, but Chen Duling still kept her eyes closed and refused to open them.

Seeing this, Chen Xiu stopped laughing and gave Meng Ziyi a wink.

Understanding immediately, Meng Ziyi quickly moved closer to Chen Duling, took her hand, and whispered, "Dudu, don't pay attention to them..."

"Director Guo, have you ever thought about leaving room for a sequel to 'The Wandering Earth'?"

Chen Xiu and Meng Ziyi spoke almost simultaneously, diverting the attention of Chen Duling and Guo Fan, and the awkwardness was quietly resolved.

Leaving aside the whispers that Meng Ziyi and Chen Duling exchanged on the other side.

Upon hearing Chen Xiu's question, Guo Fan enthusiastically explained to him his trip to the Little Broken Planet universe and his ten-year plan.

Chen Xiu listened silently without interrupting.

It wasn't until Guo Fan finished explaining the concept of the "Wandering Earth" trilogy that he began to share his own thoughts.

"For each of the three films, from preparation to release, it takes three years."

“Mr. Chen, although this approach takes a long time, truly high-quality films require time to refine.”

"I think this is a good thing."

"Ok?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Guo Fan's face. He had thought Chen Xiu would complain about the long investment return period, but he hadn't expected this...

Chen Xiuchao nodded to him and said, "Our film market is growing rapidly, but the corresponding content is not keeping up. Most people are making easy money, and so am I. After all, the company needs to survive, which is understandable."

"However, if we don't have big-budget productions to support us, sooner or later moviegoers will lose faith in movies, feel disgusted with bad movies, and even not want to step into the cinema. That will be the winter of the market."

“Will there be such a day?”

Guo Fan asked in surprise, feeling that Chen Xiu's words were a bit too chilling.

"If you're disgusted by toilet humor, does that mean moviegoers can't watch it? However, those who hate bad stuff often crave rare gems. Well-crafted works with sound values ​​will always have loyal fans, and what you're doing now is exactly that."

"I just want to make our own science fiction film..."

"What I can offer you is financial support! Guo Fan, this industry is not completely ruined because of idealists like you. I hope we can cooperate for a longer period of time."

"..."

Guo Fan stared at Chen Xiu in a daze, never expecting that Chen Xiu would have such a high opinion of him.

I thought of the two nicknames my colleagues gave me: Sci-Fi Succubus and Cyber ​​Daji.

Guo Fan felt that Chen Xiu was a damn succubus. These words, along with what had just been said at the door, had stirred his emotions so much that he couldn't calm down for a long time. He subconsciously wanted to follow Chen Xiu and do something together.

"Mr. Chen, I am willing to cooperate with you in the future."

"Pleasant to work with."

"Cooperation... Ah! Mr. Chen, I have a director friend who has written a script and is currently seeking investment. Would you like to take a look?"

"what's the situation?"

(End of this chapter)