Dragon Gate Swordsman

"Well, this is what we can save, but you go on first, and we'll summarize it at the end..."

"I spent about three or four hundred dollars on drinking with Mr. Haoyun and his friends. Oh, and I also bought two hundred dollars of fruit when I visited Haoyun yesterday."

"Continue with normal spending."

"Toiletries and the like are just small amounts of money, and as for entertainment... I don't think I spent any money either."

"So you still have about two thousand on hand?"

"No, there are only a few dozen left."

"Where's the money?"

"I bought a cart with an automatic ice cream machine."

"…Why did you buy that thing?"

"This... is for giving to someone..."

Chongxiao said somewhat embarrassedly: "I saw a mother and daughter with mineral disease in the infected area. Maybe this thing can help them fill their stomachs."

Shi Huaiya was stunned.

Chapter 30: Whether it takes shape or not, let’s practice again!

When he saw Mo Li again, Chongxiao was speechless at the master's attire.

Not only is his perfect figure obscured by the large windbreaker, but he also has a pair of retro sunglasses on his face, which adds a bit of humor to his original fresh and natural look. The problem is that the master himself has a pretty good self-image.

"You're too slow, boy!"

Seeing Chongxiao coming over, Mo Li, who was standing at the door of the shop, picked up the sword case and threw it over, as if the sword inside was not the precious Chixiao Sword, but a fake one bought at a street stall.

"The sword has been repaired. Just take it back to your boss."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Don't thank me yet, just come with me today."

Chongxiao was slightly startled, and a difficult look appeared on his face.

The last time Master Mo Li ordered me to change the script, I lost a lot of hair. If I continue to follow her around, I'm afraid...

"That... Master..."

"I called your boss, and he asked you to follow me this afternoon."

Mo Li crossed his arms and laughed a few times, "Otherwise, I'll use your salary to pay for the repair of this sword."

"But I have already given it to you, Master..."

"A script manuscript? That thing can't be converted into cash. Besides, I want a script that a film company can invest in. How do you know it will work before you even get it?"

The master is worthy of being a master, he is so cunning.

Realizing that he had fallen into a language trap, the depressed Chongxiao had no choice but to nod.

Mo Li obviously noticed that he was in a bad mood, so she continued, "Don't worry, we are going to discuss the investment now. If it works out, you, as a screenwriter, will definitely benefit."

At this moment, the master seemed to be emitting brilliant light, which made Chongxiao feel like worshipping him.

There are dozens of film and television production companies of all sizes in Longmen. Among them there are well-known and well-established mainstays, as well as groups that just gather a few people to make small independent productions, and some that do not invest their own money but import works from places like Lankawu.

Generally speaking, the output of Longmen's film and television works is definitely in excess of demand. Every year, half of the works are considered to be bad movies that are just to make up the numbers. For example, when Chongxiao went to find Mo Li for the first time, she was watching "Seven Souls Ghost Mountain Life and Death Tribulation".

The characteristics of these bad movies are that they often have a name that sounds cool and awesome, a few mediocre actors, as well as confusing logic and perfunctory scenes.

Chongxiao admitted that he had no taste and didn't know whether a movie was good or bad, but he was sure that the script written by Master Mo Li himself was on the same level as these bad movies.

“This company is not well-known yet, but I am optimistic about them.”

Then I think they are dead... Chongxiao thought very maliciously.

"It is their honor to be favored by you, Master."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Mo Li scolded angrily, "I tell you, only rising stars like these are motivated. Those old-fashioned film and television companies are more arrogant than each other and look down on others all day long."

I think the reason lies in your previous script, Master.

"Are you thinking of something rude again?"

“…Unfair.”

Chongxiao wanted to give a French military salute, but there wasn't enough space in the carriage.

This sedan chair manufactured in 1088 is Mo Li's vehicle. On the surface, it does not look like a master casting engineer, but it is very useful when she wants to go out to shoot some simple footage.

There are many strange props piled up in the trailer behind the carriage. It can be seen that she might have originally wanted to make the movie herself, but now she just wants to be a director.

By the way, Mo Li's driving posture was extremely carefree. Not only did she never put her hands on the steering wheel at the same time, but her speed rarely dropped below 80... You know, she took Chong Xiao directly through the downtown area of ​​Kowloon Street...

Finally, after Chongxiao, who thought he was a good driver, was scared and broke into a cold sweat, the sedan finally stopped in front of a studio.

"It's really worthless!"

Glancing disdainfully at the frightened Chongxiao, Mo Li pushed the door open, got out of the car and walked towards the studio... and the office building next to it.

This small-scale film and television company is called Xinghui. It was officially established even earlier than the time when the sedan truck was put on the road. Most of the employees you see after entering the office building have young faces.

Just like Mo Li said, this is a rising star, provided that she is not drowned in the fierce competition in the film and television industry.

Mo Li was obviously a regular customer here. After greeting the girl named Pero in the reception room, he brought Chongxiao to the office on the third floor.

"Ms. Nian...Ms. Nian!?"

"You look pretty relaxed, don't you, Tang?"

The person sitting in the office was a gentle-looking little fat guy who looked easy to bully, and the way he addressed Mo Li also made Chongxiao very strange.

"Ms. Nian?"

"Ah... don't worry about it. Mo Li is the name I used when I was teaching at Linhuang. In the film and television industry, I have a stage name called Nian Huihan."

Is the year cold?

It turns out that all masters are cunning and cunning... No, they are famous for their skills.

The man called Xiao Tang is the production director of Xinghui Film and Television Company... However, due to the small scale of the company, he also has several duties, such as the preliminary review of the script.

And it was very obvious that he had been "tortured" by Mo Li many times...

"Ms. Nian... have you published a new masterpiece?"

"NONONO, it's not me who wrote the script this time, it's this guy."

Mo Li pulled Chong Xiao to the front, "I promise, I didn't interfere at all during the whole process!"

Impossible! Last time you were clamoring to change the Red Flame Blood Demon into a giant monster after it came out of seclusion!

"Who is this person... Why do I feel like I'm somewhere..."

"On TV, he's the guy in the Special Inspectorate who's really good at fighting."

If we were to say which industries in Longmen need to thank the special inspection team the most, the film and television industry would definitely be at the top of the list.

In the past decade or so, there is basically no famous director or actor who has not been coerced by the gangs... Those who are lucky may just be forced to shoot movies they don't like, as for those who are unlucky, they may be forced to shoot third-level movies, or even be killed directly.

Therefore, after confirming that Chongxiao was the member of the special inspection team that was often mentioned by reporters recently, Xiao Tang's attitude suddenly became extremely enthusiastic, to the point that it was a bit overwhelming...

Chongxiao couldn't help but wonder if he wanted him to make a movie.

"In short... in short, it is my great honor to have the assistance of Mr. Chongxiao!"

"It's not that it's not that..."

and many more!

Could it be that the master pulled me here just to take advantage of this?

Chongxiao glanced at the side, and as expected, he saw Mo Li's smile of success.

But... she has a pretty smile, so forget it...

After a long exchange of pleasantries, Tang Niu finally regained his composure and began to demonstrate his professional skills: reviewing the script.

In fact, Chongxiao had no confidence in the script he wrote. First of all, he was forced to write it. Secondly, the story itself was not complicated and not very attractive. The most crucial point is that fairy tale films often require a lot of special effects support.

In other words, a lot of financial support is needed.

However, I don’t know whether Tang Niu was really giving face or because of Mo Li’s script, he actually said on the spot that there was no problem and we would accept the script!

"Okay! I knew you wouldn't let me down, Xiao Tang! So when will my crew start work?"

My crew?

Hmm... the master is indeed domineering.

"Well, well... we still have to think about it carefully..."

"Okay! Let me know in advance when you hold the opening ceremony. Also, I have to personally review the actors and photographers as well."

Judging from Tang Niu's twisted expression, he obviously didn't want Mo Li to be the director, but he didn't know if he had any leverage, and he couldn't even say a word of refusal. In the end, he had to nod amid Mo Li's unbridled laughter.

"By the way, Chongxiao has just started working in the industry. Is your studio open today? Let him have a look around?"

"No problem, of course you can!"

……

It has been mentioned before that the scale of Star Shine's studio is not that large, and it can hardly even be considered medium-sized.

Therefore, if you are shooting action movies and feature films, it’s okay, but if you want to make war movies and science fiction movies with large scenes, you will need to spend a lot of money on special effects.

In addition, the scenery in the studio is not very detailed, and we often have to use the camera to stagger the angle to prevent obvious flaws in the shot.

On the way to the studio, Tang Niu explained many things in this regard to Chongxiao.

"So you have no experience shooting big productions?"

"Uh... Officer Zhongxiao, you are so straightforward..."

Tang Niu smiled awkwardly, "But our company's staff are all very professional, so as long as we can get a little bit of sponsorship, there will be no problem."

Sponsorship?... Chongxiao suddenly thought of Shi Huaiya. After the conversation yesterday came to an abrupt end, she said that she would help him no matter what financial difficulties he encountered.

"Well, I can try to think of a solution for this."

"No, no! Don't bother Officer Chongxiao!"

The two followed Mo Li, who was familiar with the place, into the studio, and immediately an ancient building came into view.

The long street is decorated with dirt roads and stone walls, blue bricks, mud tiles, wooden windows, fences, water wheels and ceramic jars. As the sun sets, a solemn and murderous atmosphere can be seen!

No wonder Tang Niu said that their staff were very professional. Chongxiao couldn't find any fault with the setting of this ancient town...

“What’s being filmed here now?”

"Yes...ah, she's here..."

Chongxiao looked up and saw a nimble figure tumbling down from the roof and landing in the widest area in the middle of the street.

She was a female warrior dressed in ancient costume, with long black and white hair and very obvious curves. However, her every move was full of power, and she was obviously a martial artist.

Facing the enemy chasing after her, she calmly turned around to fight back, and knocked one down with just three or two moves... Soon, there were people lying on the street...

“Ka! Not bad, not bad! There must be something wrong with this set of shots!”

As the director shouted this sentence, the scene and atmosphere suddenly changed.

The knocked down "villains" stood up one after another and bowed to the heroine who had knocked them down. A large number of crew members also ran over and began to clean up the scene.

The director and others who had just been concentrating and watching the camera patiently, now began to express their opinions and discuss how to edit the shots and what type of background music to use.

So this is what making a movie is all about...

Chongxiao just felt it was very fresh, as if even in his remaining fragments of memory, he had never seen such a scene before.

"Xiao Tang, the actress who plays the heroine is..."

"Yes! She is Wan Shengsheng. If it weren't for the strong promotion of "Legend of Huizhen", Mr. Ling might not have been able to invite her here!"