Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 462 Chen Hong teaches a trick, Ma Xun fools Wu Yusen! The whole "Red Cliff" is taken away!
Actually, Ma Xun's question wasn't that difficult.

However, it does defy common sense to some extent.

If you can't think straight in a moment, you really won't be able to pass the test.

In other words, she doesn't have the skills to be a secretary in the entertainment industry.

There have always been some rather strange directors in the film and television industry.

Even if we calculate based on the normal revenue of a film, this kind of director is always losing money, losing money all the way.

Hey! Guess what!

This director, who always loses money, still gets investment; no matter how much his movies lose money, it seems to have nothing to do with him.

In fact, the more money his movies lost, the bigger his villa became!

So, what is the underlying logic behind this?
It's quite obvious, from a capital perspective, that these investors likely didn't lose money!

Or they could accept the money the movie lost, because they would lose money after going around in circles. In Hong Kong, the loss would be more than 30%, and that was during a good time.

Therefore, although Ma Xun is indeed always winning, not much capital is willing to invest in him.

Because he doesn't do those things.

Meanwhile, companies like the "So-and-so Brothers" or the boss of "So-and-so Emperor" always lose money, yet they can keep making films, and they're always big productions.

Even that wasn't enough; those so-and-so brothers later kept bidding up artworks at auctions for exorbitant prices.

Artworks are something everyone knows are excellent detergents.

Forget it, I'd rather not think about these things anymore.

As for those who don't have much capital to invest in me, Ma Xun, that's fine too, because I am the capital!

While I wouldn't presume to say I have a lot of capital, my current strength is not bad either.

As Ma Xun thought of this, a surge of powerful energy welled up in his chest.

I am my own capital!

I don't need anyone to vote for me!

snort!
That final cold snort actually came out of his mouth.

"Boss, what's wrong?"

This eighteen-year-old girl is indeed very attractive.

However, what happens next...?

"You'd better go to school."

"Huh? Does that mean I'm not good enough to be the boss's secretary?"

"You can come and work here during your holidays."

"This...this can't be the same."

“Going to school will be good for you. After you graduate, you can come back to be my secretary. At least then, people won’t say that I hired a high school graduate as my secretary. Wouldn’t that be just for…”

"Well then, let them say what they want!"

Wow, Reyizha's answer is really insightful.

She was initially somewhat resistant to this, but this time, she got hooked and absolutely loved it.

Anyway, I still want to...

Ma Xun never expected that his actions would bring out what the girl had been suppressing deep inside.

In fact, Re Yizha has a very explosive temper, but once he sets his mind on something, he will stick to it to the end.

And now... this girl is actually bold enough to want to take a bite?
Suddenly, with a click, the whole room lit up.

"oops!"

So hot that he was terrified he immediately burrowed into the covers.

Ma Xun was much calmer. "You just come like that? Why didn't you even say hello?"

The person standing at the door was Chen Hong.

She was now furious. "Fine! You two were cheating on me!"

This is definitely a case of the wife catching her husband cheating!

Re Yizha panicked even more, "Teacher Chen, you, how could you..."

Yes, how did it change? It wasn't like this before.

This this……

Ma Xun, however, remained even calmer. "Have you had enough of acting? Have you had your fill of acting?"

Was it an act?

Of course!
Chen Hong stamped her foot and said, "Why won't you cooperate?"

That's right, of course it's just acting out a scene.

Chen Hongren was originally an actor, and performing any kind of role, big or small, was just standard practice for her.

Moreover, Ma Xun had already noticed that Chen Hong hadn't been able to hold back; her eyes were actually full of smiles.

It's not working out anymore. I haven't acted in a long time, and my acting skills have declined.

As for why Reyizha was so frightened... it's normal. Just a few hours ago she was a young girl, and she had never experienced anything like this before.

Now that Ma Xun had pointed it out, she could only laugh along.

But I feel really awkward inside... Why is Teacher Chen acting like this?

Actually, when I met Chen Hong before, she offered to help me.

As for the question Ma Xun posed, Chen Hong didn't consider it a question at all.

And so it ended there, but now...

She blushed so much that she didn't know how to start a conversation.

Fortunately, she soon realized that she didn't need to say anything at all.

Chen Hong walked over to Ma Xun's side of the bed and sat down.

"What exactly is it you wanted to see me about this time?"

Upon hearing this question, Ma Xun gave Hong Jie a look.

The meaning is clear: there's a hot jug on the side.

Is that all we're going to say?
Chen Hong readily agreed, grabbing Re Yizha's small hand and declaring, "I'll acknowledge her as my god-sister."

Re Yizha blushed with embarrassment.

Ma Xun then quipped, "Not a goddaughter?"

These words made Reyizha even more embarrassed.

Chen Hong chuckled and said, "If you like that kind of thing, then a goddaughter is fine too."

Ma Xun coughed and said, "Stop, I was just joking."

Unexpectedly, his joke ended up back on him. If Reyizha and Sister Hong had that kind of relationship... Goodness, really goodness!
"What exactly happened?" Actually, Sister Hong had a general idea of ​​the situation, but she knew very well that Ma Xun had a lot to say.

really.

“It’s very simple, I’m going to organize a very big event.” Ma Xun used the word “event” instead of “project,” which is quite intriguing. He then continued, “I’ve already recommended you to Han Sanping.”

"This……"

"If you were to direct the movie 'Red Cliff,' and it were successful, the film's budget would be $8000 million!"

Good guy!
As soon as Ma Xun finished speaking, Chen Hong and Re Yizha both involuntarily gasped!
Even a fool could do the math; this is a 6 million investment.

In China, there has never been a film with such a large investment.

Moreover, putting everything else aside, if Chen Hong can become the director of this film, she will have taken another step forward!

Even great directors are divided into different levels.

Although Chen Hong had a brilliant record before, having defeated Chen Kaige several times.

Unfortunately, Chen Hong still lacked some more impressive qualifications in certain areas.

Okay, if she can win a Palme d'Or, she'll completely outshine Chen Kaige.

But it's clear that this is almost impossible.

Now, a movie with an investment of over 6 million yuan can help Chen Hong make up for a lot of the losses.

"What to do?"

Ma Xun didn't mince words, "Companies from the US and Japan are also involved in this project, and the main investor is Mei Ya, which you should know. It's actually quite a mixed bag."

I won't go into too much detail about these things; I'll just get straight to the point.

They are probably more inclined to ask Wu Yusen, that old guy, to come out of retirement.

In other words, your opponent is Wu Yusen.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong frowned. "This is going to be tough this time."

It's not that she's timid, but these days, "Silent Sequel" is the highest-grossing film by a Chinese director.

Even if Hollywood rejected him, he still has the qualifications.

Moreover, the main investors this time are overseas, so if American and Japanese companies support it... well, it's unlikely they'll support Chen Hong.

Ma Xun smiled and said, "We also have advantages. They don't have a script, they just have the intention, while I mentioned the script before. Moreover, this project must be done in cooperation with China Film Group, and we have already reached an agreement with them. We will handle many of the specific tasks."

This was a gesture of consideration for Reyizha, since she probably wouldn't understand things like subcontracting.

Chen Hong understood immediately and laughed, "My dear Mr. Ma, you're really something. You must have made at least several hundred million this time."

At that moment, Reyizha was stunned.

The movie hasn't been filmed yet, has it?

And, isn't it based on box office figures?

She is clearly still on the fringes of the entertainment industry.

Ma Xun, however, wore an indifferent expression. "It's nothing." He really knew how to put on an act; impressive!
Chen Hong was very pleased and continued to ask, "Is there any specific method?"

Ma Xun is actually taking it one step at a time right now, because he hasn't really made contact with the other party yet.

However, he still said, "I have already made an appointment with Jiang Zhiqiang. We will all have a meal together, and Wu Yusen will be there."

This is a chance to fight!

Chen Hong understood. "Then, I'll go too?"

"can."

During Ma Xun and Chen Hong's conversation, Re Yizha could only listen like a lackey.

There was really no chance to participate.

There's nothing we can do about it; that's just her status, it's normal.

But then... our Sister Hong gently undressed.

"Ah, this..." Reyizha couldn't help but exclaim.

Hong smiled at her and said, "There are some things I still need to teach you."

After that, the on-site teaching began.

The person watching the hot pot was blushing.

A biology class, presented by Chen Hong, with Ma Xun as the teaching assistant.

……

The dinner was naturally arranged at the Overseas Chinese Building.

People returning from overseas mostly settle here, and it's a pretty upscale place.

Ma Xun arrived, naturally accompanied by Chen Hong.

Interestingly, there was one more person, namely Re Yizha.

That's right, her current job is Ma Xun's secretary, which is kind of a part-time job.

Soon, they arrived at the reserved private room...

"Oh my! Mr. Ma... Oh my, haha... Director Chen Hong, hello, hello."

Jiang Zhiqiang was quite a formidable figure; he greeted them first and then helped with the introductions.

Naturally, most of them were acquaintances, except for that guy...

"So you're Mr. Ma Xun, aren't you?"

"Exactly."

Wu Yusen's tone wasn't very polite, and Ma Xun's response was also very concise.

That's how the two of them met.

But this feeling...something's not right!

Jiang Zhiqiang scratched his head. "Haha, come on, the food is served."

Let's change the subject.

Fortunately, the dishes at this Overseas Chinese Restaurant were quite good, and they were paired with fine wine.

Everyone chatted happily until...

"Mr. Ma, I heard you're going to get involved in the movie 'Red Cliff'?"

Wu Yusen raised his wine glass.

Ma Xun had to respond, "That's right!"

Clearly, Wu Yusen had heard something.

But how exactly?
At this moment, Sister Hong spoke up, "Mr. Wu, I've watched quite a few of your movies before, and they are indeed very well made. However, I'm also very interested in the movie 'Red Cliff'."

it is good!
In short, Chen Hong and Wu Yusen are vying for the directorship of the blockbuster film "Red Cliff"!

Huh? Wait a minute, something's not right!

Jiang Zhiqiang couldn't help but say, "Everyone, shouldn't we be talking about this film, 'Huo Yuanjia,' first?"

That's more like it!

Jiang Zhiqiang spent so much money on this meal.

It's not for "Red Cliff"!
However, Jiang Zhiqiang also understood that the investment in the film "Red Cliff" was huge, and who wouldn't want to be the director of this film?
You know, the director's salary... hehe, salary is nothing!

For a big-name director, making money from his own films is incredibly easy!
Moreover, the bigger the production, the easier it is to make money!
A big-budget film can be viewed as a large industrial park.

The director manages everything in filming; in a factory, it's all about sourcing materials, hiring people, arranging production... there are just too many ways to embezzle!

Anyone who has worked in an electronics factory knows that contracting out a toilet to someone is no small sum of money.

Those guys can extract gold and silver from it.

Let's not talk about the factory anymore.

With an investment of 6 million, it's as easy for the director to pocket tens of millions of it.

But our investment in "Huo Yuanjia" was also quite large!

"Boss Wu, actually, it was Mr. Ma who suggested that you come out of retirement."

Jiang Zhiqiang's words calmed Wu Yusen down a little.

Ma Xun didn't say much, but he knew something small was about to happen.

Then, everyone started toasting and chatting about "Huo Yuanjia".

Of course, the most crucial element revolves around Jet Li.

After all, his current salary is too high. If he makes this movie, the details of his salary reduction and profit sharing must be discussed carefully.

Sister Baozhu represents Li Lianjie.

But just then, someone suddenly arrived.

"Everyone, I'm sorry I'm late."

Huh? He is...

Jiang Zhiqiang was stunned. Wasn't this Yu Rentai?
But as soon as he appeared, Sister Baozhu smiled.

"Everyone, Director Yu has returned from the United States. Before that, Han, the leader of China Film Group, mentioned to me that he hoped Director Yu could direct our film 'Huo Yuanjia'."

what? !

The scene suddenly changed dramatically!

Wu Yusen was very stable before, but he became unstable at all.

"Mr. Jiang, what do you mean by this?"

Wu Yusen, that old fox, is quite formidable. When he was powerful in Hong Kong, Jiang Zhiqiang didn't dare to boss him around.

Jiang Zhiqiang was also sweating profusely at this moment, "This, this..."

Suddenly, Ma Xun spoke up.

"Please be patient, everyone. I'm going out to make a phone call."

Go outside to make a phone call?
Who is this call for?

Everyone in this room is a smart person; Ma Xun's actions are too obvious!

It must have been a call to Han Sanping!

However, before he left, he glanced at Wu Yusen.

What does it mean?
After thinking for a moment, Wu Yusen suddenly said, "I'm going out to relieve myself."

Of course, no one stopped them.

But... someone remembered that there's a restroom in our private room.

There was nothing that could be done; Wu Yusen had already left.

To most people's surprise, Wu Yusen found Ma Xun immediately after leaving.

That's right, the two were just on the verge of exchanging blows, but now they've come together.

"Mr. Ma, I was really rude before."

"Director Wu, it's nothing."

"But this time..."

"I was caught off guard too."

The way Ma Xun said that... of course he wouldn't tell Wu Yusen that Yu Rentai was the one he recommended to Han Sanping.

And now...

"Mr. Ma, how about we make a deal?"

"Oh, what kind of deal is it?"

"I'd like to direct 'Fearless' and 'Red Cliff,' what do you think?"

“This…” Ma Xun didn’t speak, because he was waiting for Wu Yusen to state his terms.

Old Deng is a sensible person.

"If I can secure both of these projects, then I can entrust Mr. Ma with the vast majority of the decoration, costumes, props, and personnel arrangements!"

Good heavens, this is a huge amount of corrupt power that has been relinquished!

Now, it's Ma Xun's turn to set the terms.

"Let Director Wu just lend his name to 'Red Cliff'."

Enough!

Ma Xun is trying to take the whole "Red Cliff" movie for himself!
It's just to leave Wu Yusen's name here.

So, will Old Deng agree to this?

(End of this chapter)