Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 229 Submitting the Script
"Although you revised some parts and it did become a complete movie script, realistic themes are still too difficult. We are not South Korea. It doesn't matter in South Korea, but we have too many issues to consider in our country. To be honest, I don't recommend you make the film. It will only waste your time and energy. With your abilities, you should be able to complete a decent commercial film in the second half of the year."

After reading Chen Shouzhe's revised script, Zhong Lifan sighed deeply.

The script is good, and the fact that Chen Shouzhe is the director provides an even greater guarantee.

The question is, is it feasible?
Will it pass?
If the scope is too broad, the pressure will be immense.

Even if a movie can make money, you'll still offend people for no reason.

Decades have passed since that special period, and those people have all grown old; no one cares what they say anymore.

The stock market in the script has only been around for a few years. One wrong move could cause public outcry and make him a target of the authorities.

“I still want to give it a try. You should talk to Emperor Entertainment first. I’ll send you the script later,” Chen Shou said.

"Are you going to the Film Bureau?" Zhong Lifan asked.

“Yes, let’s go for a walk over there. If necessary, we should still go and see Director Tong,” Chen Shouzhe nodded.

"Forget it, I've seen your director's stubbornness firsthand. By the way, I think I've heard from Jiang Wen that he's preparing for his own movie."

"Jiang Wen?!"

Chen Shouzhe recalled that he had read the script he wrote before, and indeed, he was as stubborn as ever.

"Have you received external investment?"

"It seems not, he wants to eat alone."

"Alright, everyone wants to eat alone. Fine, he's capable of eating alone too. Let him go play by himself. I'm leaving now."

Zhong Lifan watched Chen Shouzhe leave, then returned to her office and opened the encrypted email Chen Shouzhe had sent her.

After reading the script, Chung Lai-fan finally understood why Chan Sau-che chose to collaborate with Hong Kong. It was indeed in the style of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong background was more suitable.

Chen was standing right at the entrance of the Film Bureau. It wasn't far; he arrived at the entrance in less than an hour.

The assistant stopped the car, and he went inside with his briefcase. The security guard at the door recognized him and let him through immediately.

However, Zhang Hongsheng was very busy, so Chen waited in the waiting room for a while before going in.

“You’re not coming to see me for anything good.” Zhang Hongsheng saw Chen Shouzhe and, to be honest, he didn’t want to see Chen Shouzhe, especially Chen Shouzhe with his briefcase.

"I wouldn't come here without a reason, so I'm sorry to trouble you this time," Chen Shou said with a smile.

"Speak your mind, or shut up," Zhang Hongsheng said irritably.

The two became familiar with each other. Even those within the system would have a few friends, let alone Chen Shouzhe, who was a treasure. Only he knew how much influence Chen Shouzhe could bring. In terms of overseas publicity, although Chen Shouzhe couldn't compare to someone like Jackie Chan, he was still a top director in the film industry. After all, he was the only one who had won an Oscar.

"There's a script I'm not sure about, and I'd like to ask you to take a look at it for me," Chen Shou said as he took the script out of his bag.

Zhang Hongsheng was somewhat troubled, as the script had to bypass the review department to find him, which meant it was clearly not an ordinary script.

The last time he crossed over was when Ghost Blows Out the Light, and the subject matter itself was sensitive. Now that Chen Shou has come in person, and with a joking and carefree attitude, he feels it's even more difficult.

"Ugh……"

The more capable a director is, the more ideas they have. It's not that they lack ability, but rather that there are certain subjects they cannot touch.

Just like in Hollywood, you can't exactly make a film about the ugly faces of squid people, who might die a violent death tomorrow. Even in China, the influence of squid is quite significant.

Zhang Hongsheng found the name somewhat interesting: a miracle doctor.

As he continued reading, his expression grew increasingly serious, just like Zhong Lifan's. Finally, he let out a sigh and put down the script.

"You wrote it?"

“No,” Chen Shou shook his head. “I knew it. With your understanding of the film market, you wouldn’t touch this kind of subject matter. Whose script is this?” Zhang Hongsheng rubbed his temples.

"It was written by Han Jianu, the daughter of Chairman Han."

"Jia wrote it? I remember now, someone who was reviewing the script told me before that Jia wrote a very bold script. Did Chairman Han contact you?"

"Yes, he wants me to direct this script."

"You are indeed loyal. That's right, Chairman Han helped you back then, and it's hard to repay a favor. But let me tell you, it can't be filmed."

"I know, that's why I revised the script. Please take another look." Chen Shou smiled and took out his revised script from his bag.

Seeing Chen Shouzhe take out the script again, Zhang Hongsheng smiled.

He was furious. That bastard was playing him for a fool, first giving him a huge disappointment, then offering a glimmer of hope.

"I told you you couldn't possibly give me a script like this. Let me see how your revisions are." Zhang Hongsheng took the script anyway. He could tell that Han Jianu's script was excellent, but unfortunately it couldn't be filmed. If Chen Shou could revise it and make it film, it would repay the favor, and he could also give Han Dong an explanation.

This time it's not a miracle doctor; the name has changed.

I am not a miracle doctor.

This time, Zhang Hongsheng read it even faster, then closed the script and said, "I'll leave the script here. I need to talk to my superiors. The film is indeed meaningful."

Zhang Hongsheng didn't say much. Chen Shou left the script here, and it was estimated that it wouldn't be ready for another month or two. It might be shown to higher-ups.

After leaving the Film Bureau, Chen Shouzhe returned to his company, where someone was already waiting for him.

"Ms. Huo?"

As Chen Shouzhe stepped into the company, he saw Huo Wenxi in the reception area.

"Director Chen."

Huo Wenxi was even happier to see him. She happened to be on a business trip in the capital. After receiving Zhong Lifan's call, she rushed over without saying a word. After sitting for a short while, Chen Shouzhe actually returned. She had originally planned to visit him.

"Aren't you in Hong Kong?"

"I happen to have some business to take care of in the capital."

"It's not a movie by Director Jiang, is it?" Chen Shou said with a laugh.

"How did Director Chen know?" Huo Wenxi exclaimed.

"Uh, I guessed right?" Chen Shou was just saying it casually.

Emperor Entertainment Group entered the mainland market by investing in Jiang Wen. After making money from Jiang Wen, Yang Shoucheng began to enter the mainland market and later got involved with Chen Shouzhe.

I only learned from Chung Lai-fan this morning that Chiang Man is going to make a new movie. A big director making a movie will naturally attract the attention of investors, especially since they have a good relationship with Emperor Entertainment.

"Yes, I've gone to see Director Jiang," Huo Wenxi nodded.

"You got what you deserved, didn't you?" Chen Shou chuckled.

"You know that too?" Huo Wenxi asked in surprise, this time using colloquial language.

"President Zhong also had ideas, but he was rejected, hahaha." Chen Shou shook his head with a laugh.

"I see. Director Chen, I heard there's a project collaboration?" Huo Wenxi composed himself, his eyes filled with anticipation as he stared at Chen Shouzhe. Collaborating with Chen Shouzhe would definitely be a great project, extremely important for Emperor Entertainment.

"Yes, there are film projects." Chen Shou nodded.

(End of this chapter)