A writer has arrived in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Chapter 107 Come on, Guo Fan

The morning session concluded after China Film Group and companies such as New Field signed a three-year strategic agreement, followed by a concentrated media filming and reporting session.

Su Liu closed the booklet, stood up, and stretched. He turned to Chen Zhixi, who was about to get up, and invited her, "Sister Chen, it's rare to run into you like this. How about we have lunch together?"

Chen Zhixi straightened her suit jacket and readily agreed, "Sure, it'll be a good opportunity to catch up with Wenxiu."

The three of them looked around at the company representatives exchanging business cards or chatting in small groups, and walked along the carpeted corridor toward the restaurant.

"China Film Group has orchestrated a huge scheme for those last few sci-fi movies," An Wenxiu said, her high heels clicking as she walked at a rapid pace.

Chen Zhixi smiled noncommittally, then turned to Su Liu, "Mr. Su, is there anything you like?"

"Forget it," Su Liu said casually. "Those popular projects have already been divided up by various companies. I know my place, so I won't try to get involved."

"I bet you've got your eye on those three sci-fi movies," An Wenxiu said, glancing at him.

"Huh? Sister Wenxiu, you noticed that."

"Don't I know you?"

The three entered the restaurant, picked up their food from the self-service area, and then chose a quiet spot by the window to sit down.

As soon as she sat down, Chen Zhixi hurriedly asked, "President Su, does Wenxiu mean you want to participate in those three science fiction films?"

"What? Sister Chen doesn't think it's a good idea?"

"This is not a question of whether I am optimistic or not. Haven't you seen those giants avoiding it like the plague?"

"Don't you know what domestic science fiction looks like?"

"Of course I know, but I think China Film Group is serious this time. Didn't we say this morning that developing the film industry is our bounden duty?"

"You actually believe those empty words?" She looked at An Wenxiu beside her. "Wenxiu, why don't you try to persuade him? You just let your boss, Mr. Su, do whatever he wants."

An Wenxiu slowly swallowed the food in her mouth before speaking, "Based on my understanding of the film market, science fiction films are definitely something we'd avoid like the plague. But..." She glanced at Su Liu beside her, "Our Su Liu hasn't made a mistake on any major issues so far."

Chen Zhixi looked incredulous, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them.

"This matter is still in its infancy, and we don't even know what China Film Group's specific plans are. Getting involved now..."

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"Isn't today the day to learn more? The project managers will be having one-on-one meetings with investors this afternoon; isn't that a great opportunity?"

Su Liu ate voraciously as he spoke; he had been sitting all morning and was starving.

Chen Zhixi shook her head, picked up her water glass, took a sip, and said, "You two are really... I really don't know what to say."

Next to the main venue were several private meeting rooms, where project leaders and investors discussed and exchanged ideas. While people bustled about the popular projects, one room stood out starkly quiet, its desolation somewhat jarring.

After lunch, at 1:30 pm, Su Liu and An Wenxiu did not linger in the social circle where they were drinking and chatting. Instead, they went straight to the closed door.

When the door was opened, the project manager was sitting inside, looking down at the documents.

Su Liu looked closely and saw that the person sitting there had a square face, frameless glasses on his nose, and a cold and serious expression. Wasn't that La Peikang, the chairman of China Film Group?

He and An Wenxiu exchanged a glance, both somewhat confused. The chairman of China Film Group was personally sitting there waiting for someone?

"You're... part of Shanghai's revitalized culture, right?" La Peikang adjusted his glasses and pointed to the empty seat opposite him.

Come, sit down.

"That's right, Chairman La." An Wenxiu pulled out a chair and sat down, her expression quickly regaining its composure. "I am An Wenxiu, CEO of Fuxing Culture, and this is our Chairman, Su Liu. I really didn't expect to see you here in person."

La Peikang closed the documents in his hand and chuckled softly, "If I weren't here, I'm afraid no one would have come into this room all afternoon."

"Mr. La," Su Liu said bluntly, "you should know very well that the entire film market currently holds a negative attitude towards domestic science fiction."

"And what about you?" La Peikang asked after hearing this. "Are you taking a positive attitude?"

"Well," Su Liu said, exchanging a glance with An Wenxiu for a moment, "you can just consider me a young man who doesn't know the immensity of the world."

La Peikang laughed heartily, "Young man, huh? Well, I won't lie to you. These projects have been shelved at China Film Group for two years. I just took over as chairman at the beginning of this year. As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean. China Film Group is determined to fully promote the development of the film industry, do you understand?"

An Wenxiu listened silently, and after a moment of contemplation, asked, "Chairman La, how exactly should this project be started?"

"We plan to invite internationally renowned directors like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg to choose one of these three films to produce."

"What about investment?"

"The estimated investment is $50 million."

Fifty million US dollars, which is roughly three hundred million RMB.

"What if we can't get those internationally renowned directors?" Su Liu asked.

"Can't they hire them?" La Peikang was taken aback, clearly not having considered this possibility beforehand. "How could they not hire them? Do they think they wouldn't make money if they had the chance?"

"I mean, if, we should always prepare for the worst."

"If that's really the case, then we can only ask domestic directors like Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang."

Su Liu knew very well that all those so-called international directors ultimately rejected China Film Group's invitations. Even the established domestic directors cherished their reputations and were afraid of damaging them, so none of them dared to accept the offer.

This forced China Film Group to shift its focus and select suitable candidates from among young directors.

As he was thinking, a thought popped into Su Liu's mind.

Then he suddenly said, "Chairman La, our Fusion Films has a project coming up, and we're wondering if China Film Group would be interested in participating?"

La Peikang was taken aback. Why were they talking about other projects?

However, he was patient and said with a smile, "Tell me about it."

Then, Su Liu briefly recounted the story of "Ike".

The chairman of China Film Group did indeed show interest after hearing this, as youth films are one of the key areas that China Film Group is focusing on.

"You guys are really daring, Xiao Su, in this youth road movie."

"What does Mr. La think of this story?"

La Peikang stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, "A 14-year-old junior high school student stealing a car and driving it on the road—have you considered the public opinion impact that will have?"

"Therefore, at the end of the film, the two main characters will definitely receive the legal punishment they deserve."

"Hmm, in that case... that's acceptable. China Film Group will definitely give strong support to this kind of innovative film."

But have you chosen a director yet? Road movies are tough to shoot.

"I've already made my choice," Su Liu said. He added in his mind, "Just now."

"Who is it?"

"It's a director named Guo Fan. His film, 'My Old Classmate,' will be released in a few days."

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