This director is vindictive.

Chapter 148 Are you teaching me how to do something?

Guangtou Xu was obviously a little unwilling, mainly because he had read the script and was very optimistic about Chen Mo's play. Naturally, he also knew what benefits playing such a role would bring to him.

That's why he wanted to invest.

But he obviously thought too highly of himself.

When he heard that Huang Bo replaced him to play the role of Cheng Yong, he felt mixed emotions.

"Director Chen, Huang Bo is not suitable, right? He plays Huang Mao very well. He played the role of Huang Mao in "Crazy Racing". If it is because of the pay, I can lower it further." Guangtou Xu still wanted to fight for it.

He actually didn't think there was anything wrong. When it came to film remuneration, wasn't it just asking for a high price and paying it back on the spot?
There would not be any problem with this, but the problem is that Chen Mo has come out in person, and you still act like you are in control. Who are you looking down on?
"That's not something you need to worry about, Director Xu. Besides, you've worked with Huang Bo several times before. Do you really think Huang Bo can't act?" Chen Mo said with a laugh. He almost asked Baldy Xu directly: Are you teaching me how to do things?

If it was an issue of pay before, it has nothing to do with it now. Even if Xu Guangtou is willing to perform for free, Chen Mo doesn't want it.

"Hahaha, it's not that serious. Director Chen, you found me, Old Xu, first. You must have thought that I, Old Xu, was more suitable, right? Director Chen, I was wrong before. Can you give me a chance?" Baldy Xu laughed to cover it up, and then spoke.

He thought he had given Chen Mo enough face.

But we forget that some face lost can never be recovered.

"Director Xu, everyone is very busy, so there's no need to say more, okay?" Chen Mo said lightly.

Guangtou Xu was also a little annoyed. He had already bowed his head like this, but you, Chen Mo, didn't even give him any face.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo couldn't help shaking his head and laughing. In his previous life, he heard that Xu Guangtou became very arrogant after becoming a director. He actually just thought it was a rumor, but he didn't expect that it was actually true.

Of course, after all, several of his movies have been big hits, so among actors, it can be said that his box office is indeed high, and several of his movies have grossed over 10 billion.

It is probably quite popular, so it is normal for it to be a little inflated.

However, now I think about it, there were actually signs of this a long time ago. After the huge success of "Lost in Thailand", when he made the sequel "Lost in Hong Kong", people didn't take Chen Mo and Shengshi Pictures, one of the two original investors, seriously at all, and didn't even mention it, because he no longer lacked investment at that time.

From a business perspective, there is no problem with this. After all, Shengshi Pictures couldn't provide any more help other than money at that time. But since we have to talk about business, let's not talk about face.

A play can be mastered by one actor? Not possible.

Chen Mo is not a new director!
However, sky-high pay has indeed been rampant in the entertainment industry recently. From this point of view, if Xu Zheng offers a price of 50 million, it is indeed a bit of a market-following move.

But that doesn’t mean Chen Mo has to accept the market trend.

Not to mention that he was still asking for more, wanting to convert his salary into investment share. Although he could definitely lower the price if he continued to negotiate, this attitude made Chen Mo very unhappy.

And now Chen Mo suddenly feels that there is nothing wrong with Huang Bo playing the role of Cheng Yong!

But Chen Mo never expected that Xu Guangtou could actually persuade Wang Changtian from Guangxian to act as a lobbyist.

"Director Chen, I heard that there is some misunderstanding between you and Director Xu Zheng?" Wang Changtian asked with a smile on the phone.

"Misunderstanding? Who told you that, Mr. Wang? There is no misunderstanding, it's just that the cooperation failed." Chen Mo said lightly.

"Even if the deal doesn't go through, there's still friendship. Just give me some face and come out for a cup of tea so we can put this matter behind us, okay?" Wang Changtian said with a smile.

As for Chen Mo’s so-called cooperation not being concluded, Wang Changtian naturally didn’t believe it.

In fact, he didn't want to be a peacemaker, but there was no other way. Chen Mo and Xu Zheng were both popular directors at the moment, and both had cooperated with Guangguang, so it was really difficult for him to refuse Xu Zheng's invitation.

He could also understand Xu Zheng, mainly because Chen Mo was too evil. Unlike other people in the entertainment industry who valued harmony, Chen Mo's past could be said to be, to some extent, vindictive.

Just look at the current situation of the Stab-Knife Cult and you will know.

Almost every time Chen Mo’s work is released online, the topic of “stabbing back” is always unavoidable and will always be brought up and shown off.

In fact, Chen Mo didn't really have any desire for revenge against Xu Guangtou. In his opinion, since it was business, the worst that could happen was that he would just not cooperate with him in the future.

He wasn't so petty as to seek revenge just because someone refused him. He didn't have the time for that.

He is not a flat-headed brother!
"Okay, Mr. Wang has already spoken, what else can I say? It's just that it's really nothing." Chen Mo still agreed.

Chen Mo didn't have any special opinion on the fact that Xu Zheng was jointly banned by the theaters in the future. For something like the online premiere of a movie in theaters, you were so stubborn as to be the first person to try it, and at such a special time when the entire market was in a depression, you were the first to stick your head out. Who else would be banned if not you?
Of course, it can be seen from that incident that this person is indeed a bit eager for quick success. Although no one says that we must overcome the difficulties together, at least you, a director who has achieved success in theatrical films, should not be the first to stab someone in the back.

However, his wife's act of aiding and abetting the evil is another matter.

In an old teahouse with an ancient style, when Chen Mo arrived, Xu Guangtou and Wang Changtian had already arrived.

What Chen Mo didn't expect was that Huang Bo was there too.

Huang Bo was also a little surprised when he saw Chen Mo appear.

Before he came, he really didn't know what this game was about. He had worked with Xu Zheng several times, so when Xu Zheng pulled him over, he thought it was just for tea.

After arriving, Guangtou Xu and Wang Changtian did not say that they had made an appointment with Chen Mo, but only said that someone else had not come. In the end, he really did not expect that it was Chen Mo.

Especially when he saw Chen Mo arrive, although he didn't know what was going on, he instinctively felt something was not right.

"I'm not late, am I?" Chen Mo said as he sat down with a smile.

"No, we arrived early. Director Chen, please have tea!" Guangtou Xu said enthusiastically.

Chen Mo picked up the tea and took a sip.

"Director Chen's vision is truly unique. After reading the story of 'Dying to Survive', I made a special effort to learn about the prototype character. It's truly admirable," Guangtou Xu praised.

"Who said it wasn't? However, Director Chen's adaptation is the most amazing. When I saw the script, I shamelessly wanted to cast my vote, hahaha." Wang Changtian also said with a smile.

"You're too kind. It was only after I heard about Cheng Yong's deeds that I came up with the idea of ​​adapting his story and bringing it to the big screen." Chen Mo said lightly.

After some flattery, Xu Zheng picked up the teacup and stood up.

"Director Chen, I'll offer you a glass of tea instead of wine. It was Old Xu who was wrong before. I apologize to you here!"

"Wait, Director Xu, where did you get this from? What do you mean you were wrong? It's just that the cooperation was not successful. It's not that serious. It's really not that serious." Chen Mo stopped him.

"I've told Director Xu before that this isn't really necessary. But since he thinks it's his fault, Director Chen, why don't you help him? After this cup of tea, this matter will be over, okay?" Wang Changtian, the peacemaker, said with a smile.

Huang Bo heard the conversation between the three of them and felt very uncomfortable.

He had guessed something by now. Why did Guangtou Xu pull him over?

There was talk about the movie "Dying to Survive", and the only thing related to him was the issue of the role of Cheng Yong.

Although he still didn't know what exactly had happened, he couldn't afford to offend any of the three people in front of him. For a moment, he really regretted why he came here without asking clearly.

"It's nothing in the first place, okay, let's just move on!" Chen Mo said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Xu Guangtou drank the tea in one gulp.

Sitting down again, he looked at Huang Bo and said with a smile, "Bozi, I'd like to say that your performance as Geng Hao in Crazy Stone was fantastic. Director Chen's Huang Mao in Dying to Survive was also brilliant. I think you can definitely make the role of Huang Mao your signature character."

Chen Momo remained silent and watched Xu Guangtou perform quietly.

Wang Changtian frowned slightly when he heard this, mainly because he felt that Xu Guangtou was overstepping his authority.

"Dying to Survive" is Chen Mo's movie, what do you think?

Huang Bo glanced at Chen Mo, then at Guangtou Xu, and finally said with a smile: "Director Xu must have made a mistake. Director Chen invited me to play the role of Cheng Yong."

"You're not greasy enough. I, Old Xu, am definitely greasy compared to a greasy middle-aged man like Cheng Yong, hahaha." Bald Xu said with a grin. "Director Chen, am I right?" Bald Xu said, looking at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo looked at Guangtou Xu and then at Huang Bo, nodded and said, "Indeed, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you in the first place."

When Huang Bo heard what Chen Mo said, his eyes dimmed a little, but Guangtou Xu smiled happily.

However, Chen Mo's next sentence made his smile freeze on his face.

"However, I have a habit of not changing my orders every day. Bozi, prepare well and don't let Director Xu laugh at you." Chen Mo said lightly.

Huang Bo immediately said, "Don't worry, Director Chen, I will definitely give a good performance!"

"Mr. Wang, I think it's almost time. I still have things to do. Let's stop here today?" Chen Mo turned to look at Wang Changtian and said with a smile.

Wang Changtian was somewhat dissatisfied with what Xu Zheng had said before. He had only agreed to negotiate peace but had no intention of interfering with Chen Mo's decision. Guangtou Xu was taking advantage of his name but was still taking advantage of it, which made him very unhappy.

So, as soon as Chen Mo opened his mouth, he smiled and said, "Then let's make an appointment another day!"

As for Xu Guangtou, he could only suppress his dissatisfaction. It wasn't that he really had to get the role. After all, he was still a director and had no shortage of acting offers. It was mainly a matter of face.

It's just a role. In his opinion, Chen Mo has to give him this face. After all, he has already served tea and apologized. What else does he want?
But I didn't expect Chen Mo to not even give me this little face.

"Bozi, together?" Chen Mo asked Huang Bo, who was feeling very uncomfortable.

"Okay, I just happen to have some questions about the script and would like to ask Director Chen." Huang Bo said quickly.

Chen Mo took Huang Bo away, leaving Xu Guangtou with a gloomy face.

Wang Changtian waited for Chen Mo and the others to leave, then said with a smile, "Director Xu, you're a director yourself. Put yourself in his shoes. Would you like others to tell you what to do with your film? You really went too far today! Well, this matter is over, don't take it too seriously."

Wang Changtian is a businessman, and Xu Zheng is still very valuable, so he naturally won't say anything too unpleasant, even if he is dissatisfied, he won't say it.

After all, he would not give up cooperation with Xu Zheng just because of this matter and give others an advantage for nothing.

On the other side, after Chen Mo and Huang Bo walked away, Huang Bo breathed a sigh of relief. He was really aggrieved just now, but there was nothing he could do. Among the people present, he had the least say.

Fortunately, Chen Mo held on, otherwise he would have been really frustrated.

"Director Chen, thank you very much!" Huang Bo said seriously.

"No need, he takes himself too seriously. You just need to act well." Chen Mo said disdainfully.

"People change so quickly. I remember when we were filming Lost in Thailand, he was really not like this." Huang Bo sighed.

"Haha, that's normal. He is now a big director who has created billions in box office revenue. Things are different now. How many people can remember their original aspirations? I hope that in the future, we won't become as arrogant as him." Chen Mo said with a smile.

"He asked me out today, but didn't tell me what it was about. If I had known it was like this, I definitely wouldn't have come. I'm sorry to put you in a difficult position, Director Chen!" Huang Bo said apologetically.

After seeing today's situation, he was really disappointed with Xu Zheng. After all, the two had worked together several times, and he always regarded each other as a friend. However, he did not expect that Xu Guangtou would directly snatch the role on the spot.

This also made Huang Bo a little sad.

Chen Mo patted Huang Bo on the shoulder and said, "Alright, this is the entertainment industry! Just focus on acting and don't think too much about other things. It's not his turn to dictate what's going on in my movie."

But Chen Mo’s trip was not in vain.

Just a few days later, Wang Changtian returned the favor.

It’s still the same old teahouse, but the people have changed.

"Guangzhou has spread its business too wide, and to be honest, your movie is very risky. This is the current situation of mainstream movies," said Wang Changtian.

"However, I have made an appointment with Director Chen Mo. Shengshi Pictures has made successful investments in recent years. If you can convince him, then Guangguang can also invest part of the money." Without waiting for the other party to reply, Wang Changtian said again.

When Chen Mo arrived, he was a little surprised to see Wu Jing.

Suddenly, he thought of "Wolf Warrior 2", which can be said to be a very important film in the history of Chinese-language films.

It can even be said that this movie ushered in the era of mainstream movies.

However, in his previous life, Chen Mo remembered that Guangguang did not seem to invest in this movie. It seemed that a company in which it held shares invested in it, and Guangguang itself did not invest.

In the end, Wu Jing borrowed money from everywhere, and his wife even sold the house to raise enough funds.

Chen Mo hadn't really thought of this movie before, after all, he and Wu Jing didn't have much in common. But he didn't expect that Wang Changtian would want to repay this favor.

Don’t think that everyone is pessimistic about Wu Jing’s "Wolf Warrior 2", but Wang Changtian pulling Wu Jing out and calling Chen Mo is itself a favor.

It’s just like when Chen Mo invested in "Nezha", it’s actually the same principle.

However, what Chen Mo didn't know was that the reason why Wang Changtian and Guangxian didn't invest in "Wolf Warrior 2" in this life was actually related to Chen Mo's Shengshi Pictures.

Here we have to mention Chen Mo’s “Online Novel Copyright Plan”!
After Zeng Qingpeng and Zhong Lifang joined Shengshi Pictures, Chen Mo asked them to expand the plan.

For example, the novel "Eternal Love" was acquired early on, and then used to produce a TV series in collaboration with Yang Mi's company. The main focus was to ensure fairness.

After all, Fan Binbin has "Nirvana in Fire", Zhao Yun has "The Journey of Flower" and "Princess Agents", not to mention Jing Tian's previous "My Love from the Star".

At present, except Gao Yuanyuan, the others are busy with their own careers. Jing Tian must be mentioned. She is the busiest. Chen Mo hasn't seen her for a long time.

In the movie version of "Eternal Love", Shengshi Pictures only invested a small part, while the majority of the investment came from Light Media and Alibaba.

Compared with projects like "Eternal Love" which have popular IP and traffic stars, for Lao Wang and others, it is obviously much more reliable than military-themed films without big-name stars.

What's more, the investment in "Wolf Warrior 2" is much higher than the former.

"Director Chen, let me introduce you. This is Director Wu Jing. He is preparing for the second film in the "Wolf Warrior" series. We are currently short of funds. As you know, we at Guangxian have invested in too many projects recently, and funds are indeed a bit tight. If Director Chen is interested, we might as well work together." Wang Changtian said with a smile.

"Director Chen Mo, I don't think I need to introduce you, right?" Wang Changtian said to Wu Jing with a smile again.

"No need. My wife and I were also die-hard fans of "My Love from the Star". It's a pity that Director Chen is not going to continue acting in the show, which makes the fans very disappointed." Wu Jing said quickly.

"I believe your wife is a fan of the drama, but as for you? Forget it. Are you sure you watch this drama too?" Chen Mo smiled and said jokingly.

"Hahaha! Director Chen, you see through it but don't say it out loud!" Wu Jing was not embarrassed at all, but said jokingly.

However, this actually made the atmosphere much more harmonious.

In fact, Chen Mo was also a little confused. He was a director, director, director! But why was it that every time he met someone, they would always mention "My Love from the Star" and Professor Do?

It seems that the movies he directed sold quite well. Is he really so shameless?
Next, Wu Jing talked about his idea of ​​filming "Wolf Warrior 2". His eloquence was obviously not as good as Xu Guangtou's, nor was he as good at live performance as Xu Guangtou.

However, Chen Mo had already made up his mind. Just kidding, "Wolf Warrior 2"!

If others didn't know, how could he not know? The box office of this movie was definitely eye-catching.

Lao Wang’s repayment of this favor was very thorough.

"How much investment is needed?" Chen Mo asked.

Wang Changtian looked at Chen Mo in surprise, mainly because he didn't expect Chen Mo to decide to vote so easily.

Although it has not been finalized yet, Chen Mo's asking of this question basically means that he is interested in this movie.

(End of this chapter)