Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

In fact, Kazuo Fukasawa thought this film was likely to be very exciting because Yang Che, this young man, was extremely wise and knowledgeable. His insights into Japanese society made him exclaim "Masaka!" at the mere mention of a Japanese word. Such a person would not be shown a trashy film.

Then, after a moment's thought, she said, "I'm flying to Shanghai at 9 a.m. tomorrow. I wonder if Yang Chejun could come along?"

Yang Che laughed heartily: "Of course."

"The First Country".

.........

Afterwards, in Han Sanping's office.

The two deputy directors of Beijing Film Studio, along with the head of the distribution department and Han Sanping, began "negotiations" with Kazuo Fukasawa.

Finally, it was sold for $38.5.

Well... it wasn't really a negotiation. It was just that the deputy factory manager surnamed Jin, with an upright demeanor, quoted a price of $38.5, and Kazuo Fukasawa nodded in agreement.

Then, the deputy factory directors and the head of the distribution department, their faces flushed and their expressions excited, took turns shaking hands with Kazuo Fukasawa to thank him for his contributions to Sino-Japanese cultural exchange.

Kazuo Fukasawa was also very grateful to Beijing Film Studio for producing such an excellent film that is worthy of being remembered in history.

Hello, I'm okay, everyone's okay.

Yu Dong's face was also flushed, and he was breathing heavily, occasionally tugging at his collar as if he were in a panic. He remembered something Yang Che had once told him: "I don't want to meddle with someone who's 50 years old and has accomplished nothing."

Wu Hongliang kept his head slightly lowered, seemingly lost in thought.

Li Lipeng, from the import and export department of China Film Group, remained an expressionless, invisible figure.

Yang Che smiled, seemingly in a good mood. Well, he was pretty disgusting.

Although this matter itself had nothing to do with him, he simply used some of the Japanese strategies to catch the Japanese off guard. Was there any specific investment involved? No.

In comparison, he will gain more.

Moreover, he also gained an old Japanese friend. Yes, he was indeed a friend. If he weren't a friend, Fukasawa Kazuo would have had to "speak up for him" at this point, which would have embarrassed the leaders of the Beijing Film Studio.

But disgusting is disgusting.

Han Sanping smiled, but he was really bad at saving face; Yang Che could see his guilty conscience and apology.

That's true. If you don't show your emotions on your face, do you want to display them on the wall?

The deputy factory directors pulled Kazuo Fukasawa away to sign the contract. Before leaving, Kazuo Fukasawa looked at Yang Che, and the two smiled at each other.

The deputy factory directors remained expressionless, but the head of the distribution department coughed lightly and looked away.

Then Han Sanping asked everyone else to leave so he could have a private talk with Yang Che.

Looking at Yang Che's eyes, Han Sanping swallowed back his attempt to make light of the situation. This guy was a hothead, but also a shrewd one; there was no need to play games.

"The postal service approached me for this film, and I then approached Huo Jianqi. Because it was filmed in western Hunan, the production company also came from Hunan Province. Their idea was to take the profits and call it a day to avoid any unforeseen problems. The budget was $38.5, which is equivalent to twice the total investment of the film. As you can see, the studio also had the same opinion."

Yang Che remained expressionless: "I understand, I completely appreciate the leaders' good intentions. Director Han, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now. I'm flying to Shanghai tomorrow, I still have things to arrange."

Han Sanping raised an eyebrow, stepped forward, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't hold a grudge, I'll remember it."

Yang Che grinned: "With your words, I know I didn't waste my brain cells. Damn... I've never been this focused in my entire life, except for the college entrance exam."

Swearing in front of the boss makes the boss especially happy.

"That's more like it, that's what a young person should be like."

All I can say is that Yang Che's acting skills are superb.

Han Sanping put his arm around Yang Che's shoulder and said, "Yang Che, come work at China Film Group. I'll give you a section chief position in the production department."

Yang Che gently pulled away from the intimacy and said with a grin, "President Han, it's only because this matter didn't directly affect my interests that I actually hit him. But if President Han needs anything in the future, I'll still be there for you."

In fact, the act of breaking free had already told Han Sanping that he didn't like being restrained.

Without saying anything more, he asked about the trip to Shanghai.

Yang Che pondered for a moment and said, "President Han, if I want 'My Sassy Girl' to be released this December, would China Film Group still be willing to co-distribute the film?"

Han Sanping was taken aback: "What are you thinking?"

Yang Che said slowly, "It will be released simultaneously in China, Japan, and South Korea on Christmas Day."

Han Sanping's eyes widened: "Huh?"

Yang Che really wanted to reply with "I'm lying, may you get hit by a car and die if you go out," but he was afraid that his Sichuan accent wouldn't be authentic and would cause misunderstandings and trouble, so he didn't say anything.

Han Sanping: "Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

Yang Che paused, then started counting on his fingers:

"1. Contact relevant departments to crack down on piracy, especially cinema staff. Anyone who steals from cinemas should be sentenced to prison and the punishment should be severe."

2. Local companies are strictly prohibited from concealing or omitting information, and from delaying payment terms. If the amount exceeds a certain percentage, the supply of imported films will be cut off.

3. China Film Group will cover the cost of the print run, and the film will be shown nationwide...

"etc."

Han Sanping jumped up immediately: "What did you just say?"

"China Film Group will cover the cost of the film prints..."

"No, the second one."

"If it doesn't work out, then forget it, Mr. Han, I'm leaving."

Han Sanping patted the coffee table: "Sit down. Do you think I can eat you? Who told you about this method?"

Yang Che looked speechless, his meaning clear: "Do I need someone else to give me advice?"

Han Sanping scratched his head: "No, that won't work. Too much noise would affect our WTO membership..."

Yang Che was speechless: "President Han, sometimes you leaders are just too comprehensive and too cautious in your thinking. What if you reach an agreement? What if you don't? Back then, President Han, you were the first to give directors a share of the profits, the first to make action films... and you were the newly appointed vice president of China Film Group!"

Yang Che didn't say anything, but he asked the local companies not to conceal information or delay payment terms. Why couldn't they do that?

This question is like asking Emperor Yongzheng and his ministers: "It's clear that merging the poll tax into the land tax would be better for the country, so why are you all against it?"

Han Sanping pondered for a long time: "I think I understand what you mean. You should confirm the situation with Japan and South Korea as soon as possible."

Yang Che was speechless: "I've confirmed that it's over there, what if..."

Han Sanping frowned: "What ifs? Didn't 'The Dream Factory' successfully collect 3500 million?"