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News of Tian Xiaole's return to China has been reported online.

Han Sanping called immediately, and the first thing she said was to ask for news:
"Xiao Le, I heard Ren Zhonglun went to Hollywood to intercept you. How did your meeting go?"

He subconsciously assumed that the two had already met in Hollywood.

After all, it's impossible that the chairman of a state-owned enterprise, who traveled so far away, more than 10,000 kilometers away, didn't even meet him.

"Ah! Did Chairman Ren go to Hollywood to see me?" Tian Xiaole was very surprised.

"Yeah, it's all because of the share allocation for [Pacific Rim 2]. Let's settle it as soon as possible and put an end to other people's plans."

Han Sanping was also afraid that the situation might change, so he decided to get his share from China Film Group first.

If Tian Xiaole is easily swayed and makes promises, their share will inevitably be diluted.

"Then let's do it tomorrow. Uncle Han, please inform the other investors."

"Xiao Le, how about..."

Han Sanping's craving for eating alone resurfaced, and he felt there was no need to bring Ying Huang and Guangmang along anymore.

Tian Xiaole rejected his suggestion. Since the other party had firmly supported it in the first place, he naturally wouldn't turn his back on them after they had served their purpose.

Unless they voluntarily withdraw, they will be included in this project.

After the location scouting team returned, the marketing department started working on the budget. Tian Xiaole was still shocked when she saw the required costs, even though she was mentally prepared.

Han Sanping didn't press the matter further, and changed the subject, reminding him, "Old Ren went so far to find you, and then just missed you, it's inevitable that he'll harbor resentment..."

“I had no idea he went to Hollywood. Even if I did know and we met, he wouldn’t budge on the share of the contract.”

Tian Xiaole vividly remembers that Ren Zhonglun was not optimistic about the project and was the first to give up, showing no sense of responsibility as a state-owned enterprise.

Seeing such good results, you might want to rush over and try to catch up, but there's no such thing as a free lunch.

After hanging up with Han Sanping, another call came in immediately; it seemed everyone was getting restless.

Tian Xiaole replied to Wanda, Enlight Media, Yinghuang, and Poly Huayi, asking them to come to China Film Group tomorrow for further discussion.

As for other companies like Huayi and Berna, just refuse them directly; there's no need to be polite or evasive.

buzzing...

The phone was still ringing, so Tian Xiaole removed the battery; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight.

In the study, Lao Tian found Tian Xiaole, but hesitated to speak.

The latter simply pretended not to see it, probably because someone had come to him to do him a favor.

"Have you decided what subject matter you want to film?"

"Focus on the lives of ordinary people, or explore themes related to human nature."

Hearing these two options, Tian Xiaole had a bad feeling. Old Tian's literary and artistic tendencies were the most severe among the fifth generation of directors.

Especially influenced by Akira Kurosawa, who liked to use grand narratives to explore human nature, narrative structure, camera language, and the use of color... these domestic directors have all been influenced to varying degrees.

"What do you think of this script? I'm planning to direct it myself."

Tian Xiaole took out the script he had written in his spare time from the drawer.

Old Tian is getting on in years and has a rather stubborn temper, so we need to prevent him from going astray again.

"【Emperor】!"

Old Tian read the title on the script cover, which piqued his interest, and he flipped through it with his cigarette butt between his fingers.

The script tells the story of an unemployed young man who, by chance, becomes a "mortician," a profession that involves preparing the deceased for a proper burial.

Lin Hui went from initial resistance and shame to gradually understanding the dignity and significance of this profession.

This is a work whose core message is that respecting death is respecting life.

Old Tian was so engrossed in watching that his cigarette burned out completely. He wanted to take a couple of puffs, only to find that there was only the cigarette butt left.

He tossed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, calmed himself down, and then said:
"This is a good book, which explores the value of life and also touches on the bonds of family."

"If you like it, then you can take the photos."

"Okay, let's film it."

Old Tian lit another cigarette, his eyes gleaming with the excitement of a predator.

Tian Xiaole breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Lao Tian would ask for a share of the [Pacific Rim] project on behalf of others, otherwise it would have been difficult to refuse.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, Ren Zhonglun went to the Chinese Theatre, but couldn't even get in the door.

His status as chairman of Shanghai Film Group doesn't work here.

If it were Han Sanping, he would definitely be an honored guest, since China Film Group holds the power to import films.

This is why Shanghai Film Group has always wanted a piece of the pie.

Upon learning that Tian Xiaole had returned to China, Ren Zhonglun's suppressed anger finally erupted.

He, the chairman of a state-owned enterprise, actually lowered himself and ran into obstacles everywhere. "It's just a film quota; Shanghai Film Group won't starve if they don't participate."

Ren Zhonglun left with a single sentence and instructed his secretary to buy plane tickets to return to China.

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The next day, Tian Xiaole had breakfast and, with his assistant, leisurely arrived at China Film Group, only to find it quite lively.

A group of gray-haired old men, enjoying the treatment of professors and experts, were making a ruckus here.

The grand lobby of China Film Group has been turned into a vegetable market.

Tian Xiaole felt a little uncomfortable; according to procedure, Han Sanping's secretary should have already come to greet her.

A junior staff member came up and whispered, "Director Tian, ​​Chairman Han and the others are waiting for you in the conference room."

Tian Xiaole raised her chin and asked, "When did China Film Group get a bunch of debt collectors?"

Speaking of this, the junior clerk suppressed a laugh and said, "Chairman Han cut film funding because of the long delay in approving 'No Man's Land,' so he's making a scene here."

"They have the nerve to ask for funding? Have they produced any works before?"

Tian Xiaole glanced at the group and saw that the youngest of them was over fifty.

These people are all dedicated to art films or documentaries that satisfy their own bourgeois tastes, and in any case, they have never been released in theaters.

Tian Xiaole pushed open the conference room door, and a group of people inside turned to look at her at the same time, then smiled.

Those who are sitting here are the ones who get soup.

"Director Tian is here, please have a seat." Wang Changtian greeted him.

"I wasn't late, was I? I didn't keep everyone waiting."

Han Sanping sat imposingly in the center, while Tian Xiaole casually found an empty seat to sit down.

Mr. Yang chimed in, "We arrived early. It's rare for us to get together, so we chatted for a while."

"Let's talk about the film's share first," Han Sanping said, which put everyone in high spirits.

Tian Xiaole nodded, took the budget sheet handed over by his assistant, and distributed a copy to everyone.

"Compared to the first film, Pacific Rim 2 has a lot of location shooting, more special effects shots, and a grander scale. It also features Hollywood actors, so the initial budget is 8 million yuan, which takes into account the low labor costs in China."

"That makes sense! Only with high investment can you make a truly spectacular special effects movie."

Han Sanping was the first to support it.

Ye Ning nodded, saying they could cover the entire investment.

Dong Ping was participating for the first time, so he didn't say anything and didn't care about the budget, because the achievements of his previous work were right in front of him.

Mr. Yang also expressed his support, as Yinghuang is a large and powerful company, and it's still unknown how much of a share they can get.

Wang Changtian gave a wry smile, explaining that Enlight Media had just finalized a series of remake plans and was facing a financial crunch.

"Xiao Le, you tell me how to divide it."

Han Sanping couldn't wait any longer.

“I’ll contribute another 300 million yuan for my director and screenwriter fees, taking 50% of the profits, and each of you will take 10% of the rest.”

"One hundred million for one tenth of the original amount, that's acceptable."

"Wanda has no objection."

"Ying Huang has no objection."

"I have an opinion."

Dong Ping spoke abruptly, and everyone turned to look at him. He then explained with a smile:

“I got a good deal by joining in; I’m willing to pay a premium for a 10% share.”

This noble sentiment won the favor of the attendees.

You were absent when there were risks, but you appeared when there were gains. People didn't say anything, but they were quite resentful.

"That's settled then. Poly Huayi will cover the majority of the marketing and promotion costs later on."

“Okay.” Dong Ping nodded.

"Um, the light is on this side..."

Everyone turned to look at Wang Changtian. Seeing their gazes, he swallowed the words he was about to say and said, "Guangxian has no objections either."

Guangming's working capital was insufficient to cover such a large sum at once, so he planned to seek a bank loan.

If a top-tier project like the Pacific Rim were to distribute even a portion of its revenue, he would slap himself in the face.

Next, they discussed the allocation of tasks.

China Film Group's share includes publicity, distribution, and cinema support.

Enlight Media, Yinghuang Cinema, and Poly Huayi Media will assist with promotion, while Wanda Group needs to provide support in terms of theater scheduling. (End of Chapter)