Chapter 12 Lao Deng Explodes Gold Coins and Invests in Peripherals

Hearing Leo's humble tone, agent Wang Jie said indifferently:

"Leo, I have inquired about it. Director Chen is just an employee of the advertising department of the diamond company. He does not have a strong background behind him. You don't need to be so nervous."

Leo held the phone and shook his head and said: "I am not nervous, but respectful."

Sister Wang turned back in disbelief and opened her eyes wide.

Respect?

I have known Leo for two years and have never heard him say this word.

I have never even felt that he has a heartfelt respect for anyone.

I didn't expect that he would use the word respect for a new director.

It seems that the director may not be simple.

Sister Wang retracted her gaze and looked at the display screen showing countless scoldings.

As a new director in his twenties, he can still advance the work of the crew in an orderly manner in the face of so many netizens' accusations.

Just looking at this point, this person is indeed not simple, and may become one of the few great directors in the circle in the future.

It seems that it is necessary to spend more time and energy to get along well with him.

Behind her

Leo picked up the script, brought Jack in again, and murmured: "Ruth, winning the ticket was the luckiest thing in my life."

"It made me meet you, and I am grateful for that. I am very grateful."

"Promise me that you will try your best to live, no matter what happens, no matter how...desperate, never give up."

Leo opened his mouth slightly and stared at the script in a daze.

After a few seconds, he closed his eyes and raised his hands to cover his eyes.

Alas, it's another day to be moved by other people's love.

……

In the prop warehouse of the crew.

Crew costumes and gorgeous group performance ladies' long skirts are hung on hangers.

Retro-style dinner plates and Van Gogh's works are neatly placed.

Chen Xiao sat at the door and was about to put down his phone when the ringtone rang again.

"Hello, Director Chen, I am Xiao Qin from Yixiu Women's Wear. Sorry, our company just signed a brand cooperation not long ago, and there is no intention of other cooperation for the time being."

"Okay, thank you."

Chen Xiao didn't say much and hung up the phone directly.

This is the 15th rejection call he has received in the past few days. There are countless rejection emails in the mailbox.

A week ago, he approached clothing companies, toy companies, and figurine companies, hoping to jointly launch Titanic peripherals.

The public opinion has been so bad recently that no company agreed.

Some companies even kindly advised him not to invest, saying that it would be a waste of money.

He stroked his chin and looked at the props on the shelf.

Outsiders don't know, but he knows very well that Titanic will cause a huge sensation after its release.

The peripherals will definitely sell well.

Like the Lego and ornaments of Titanic.

Ruth's clothing.

The same dinner plates, printed canvas bags, key chains, etc. will definitely be sought after.

This is a way to make money!

He mentioned to Uncle Zhang about making other peripherals.

But Uncle Zhang is busy with the diamond and gold series recently, and doesn't care about other peripherals.

He simply gave him the rights to other peripherals.

This matter must be handled quickly.

The film starts shooting today and is expected to be completed within two months, with post-production for half a month and review for one month.

It is estimated to be released in three and a half months.

Once the news that "Titanic" may be a big hit leaks out, Yiwu International Center will not be a pushover.

He originally wanted to find a famous brand and borrow the other party's factory and brand reputation to achieve a win-win situation.

Now, these brands are unwilling to make money together, and he has little money in his pocket, so he has to...

Lao Deng, burst some gold coins!

Just borrow 500,000 from my dad, and the profit is estimated to be 10 times.

Return 500,000 to my dad, and there will be 4.5 million left. If I want to make a movie in the future, I will have money in my hands!

Chen Xiao picked up the phone and called his dad.

…

Half a month after the shooting started.

On a sunny afternoon.

A low-key black Audi SQ5 drove out of the Capital Airport.

In the car.

The middle-aged man took off his mask and breathed a sigh of relief.

If the car window did not use one-way perspective glass, people outside the window would be able to find that this was Zeng Wei, who won the Best Actor Award 7 years ago.

He is about to play Andrew in "Titanic", the designer of the cruise ship.

After giving the life jacket to Jack Rose, he turned the clock to the expected sinking time and sank to the bottom of the sea with the Titanic.

The agent flipped through the schedule and asked in confusion: "Brother Zeng, your play will be filmed in a week. Do you really have to go to the set now?"

Zeng Wei nodded, "Yes. There are two things. One is that there are some problems in the script that need to be communicated with the screenwriter. The second is that I want to see with my own eyes how the crew is running."

If it is really as bad as it is said on the Internet, he may withdraw in order to protect his reputation.

This role has fewer scenes. His withdrawal will not have much impact.

The assistant was a little puzzled, "Didn't Leo post a Weibo some time ago, saying that Director Chen is capable?"

Zeng Wei smiled and waved his hand.

"Leo said Director Chen is very capable, talented, and good at directing actors, right?"

"These words are just polite words."

"A freshly graduated college student is capable of directing actors who have been working in the entertainment industry for several years or even decades. Do you believe it?"

The two actresses have already arrived. Even Leo and Wins have only been acting for three or four years.

A graduate who has only filmed a few commercials at most is talented and capable in front of all the seniors?

Isn't this nonsense?

There is only one possibility, Xiao Li is being polite.

Zeng Wei snorted and added casually: "Mr. Wang of Jiahao Film and Television also invested in this drama. He should have asked Leo to come on stage to win favor."

"Is that so."

The assistant suddenly realized.

Leo is Jiahao's artist.

For the film invested by his own company, he can win the favor of the leader by saying good things on stage.

After this explanation, he understood.

The assistant scratched his head and smiled, and continued to organize the materials in his hand.

…

Half an hour later, the car drove into the film and television city.

When approaching the filming area of ​​"Titanic", the agent looked out the window and saw 20 to 30 people wandering outside the filming area.

"There are reporters, let's go through the back door."

"Okay."

The driver turned a corner and drove to the back door.

There are so many reporters squatting here because the news related to "Titanic" has been in the top ten of the entertainment list for half a month.

After all, this "advertisement" has an investment of 150 million yuan, and the popular young actress and three movie emperors and actresses appear in the film, but it is directed by a new director.

The slightest movement can attract huge traffic and attention.

Many media even pretended to be staff members to sneak into the crew, but they were all blocked at the door.

The low-key black car passed by them and drove into the back door.

Zeng Wei put on a mask and got out of the car.

However, there were also media squatting at the back door.

As soon as he got out of the car, four or five sharp-eyed reporters immediately recognized him, grabbed the microphone and rushed over, shouting as they ran:

"Actor Zeng! Teacher Li Ao said that the filming can be completed in three months. Is the director very watery and crazy about the camera?"

"Excuse me, who actually pocketed the 150 million?"

"Excuse me, was Li Ao bullied by the director on the set? Why did he post on Weibo to yin and yang to the director?"

"Is the director's level poor and arrogant? Teacher Zeng, please tell me what you think!"

Zeng Wei frowned slightly.

Are these reporters crazy?

Watery, poor, money-making, money laundering, exclusion... not a single good word!

He shook his head and said nothing.

Under the protection of bodyguards, he walked quickly into the crew.