Chapter 397 If you can go abroad to earn foreign exchange, then you are really capable.

Although the shooting time given by Cao Zhiqiang was really too tight, other than that, everything else was prepared.

Scripts, funds, equipment, qualifications, everything is ready and lacking. All you need to do is pull people over, form a film crew, and start shooting right away.

These days, if you want to make a movie in the capital, you may need everything, but there is no shortage of people.

Because there are so many film-related practitioners in Beijing, in terms of number of people, there are even more film-makers than those in Xiangjiang.

The reason why the current domestic film industry is not as good as that of Xiangjiang is just because it is not as rich as others.

As long as the people arrive, considering the difficulty level of Tsao Chi-keung's script, it will be absolutely no problem to shoot it in twenty days.

Of course, this is still based on domestic shooting speed.

If the current speed of Xiangjiang is followed, then it is estimated that the filming can be completed in seven days.

It is precisely because of this that Xiangjiang movies have the reputation of "seven days fresh".

Even in the 1990s, the quality of Hong Kong movies was getting higher and higher, but the shooting time was still very short.

For example, "The Banquet of the Rich" took a total of four days to shoot, "The Legend of the Dragon Slayer" took seven days, and "Young and Dangerous: The Dragon Crossing the River" took eleven days.

Of these films, The Rich Man's Night Banquet is slightly simpler. The plots of the other two films are more complicated than those of "The Garden of Words".

Therefore, the 20 days given by Cao Zhiqiang to complete the filming was really not a deliberate attempt to make things difficult.

"Fuck it!" Xu Qingdong slapped his thigh fiercely.

"Xiao Cao, I've swum and eaten melons, so I'll go and recruit people for you, and I'll make sure we have a shooting team together within one day!"

Having said this, Xu Qingdong stood up directly and was about to go to the dressing room to change clothes.

"Wait a minute." Cao Zhiqiang said quickly, "Old Xu, there is no rush at this moment.

And it’s lunch time soon, how about we have a meal together first, and then I’ll open a room for you, and you can eat and drink and take a nap before we talk?”

"Hey, you don't understand this." Xu Qingdong smiled.

"Just because it's almost dinner time, I have to act quickly.

To build a team, of course it’s best to invite guests to dinner and talk together at the dinner table, don’t you think?”

"That makes sense." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Zhiqiang turned to Xiang Dongfang and said: "Secretary Xiang, you go with Lao Xu, I will give you my car temporarily, and you will be responsible for being Lao Xu's secretary today, do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand." Xiang Dongfang nodded.

"No, no," Xu Qingdong said quickly, "How can this be done? It's inappropriate."

"What's inappropriate?" Cao Zhiqiang turned to Xu Qingdong and smiled, "Old Xu, from now on we are all family members, there is no need to break it down in such detail, and if you invite someone, it should be a business matter, so of course I have to reimburse you.

That’s it, Secretary Xiang will lend it to you for the time being. When you have lunch, you can go directly to Shiweitian. The standard is ten yuan per person and it will all be settled on my account, okay?"

"Ten yuan per person?" Xu Qingdong was stunned, "That's too high, it's useless."

"Not high." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "We are a newly established film studio. If we don't show some sincerity, how can we hire talented people?

So, Lao Xu, you can hire whatever people you want, including actors, lighting, and assistants.

I asked Secretary Xiang to follow you, mainly to help you pay the bill."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang looked at Xiang Dongfang: "By the way, Secretary Xiang, before you go out with Lao Xu, you first open a standard room here and keep my personal accounts. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand." Xiang Dongfang nodded.

Cao Zhiqiang then said: "Okay, then you can go, I won't see you off."

Xiang Dongfang smiled slightly, and then said to Xu Qingdong: "Director Xu, I have something to report to the president. How about you go change clothes first, then wait for me for a while, and then we can meet in the lobby outside?"

Xu Qingdong was stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly: "Okay, okay, I'll go right away!"

After saying that, Xu Qingdong left first and went to the dressing room to change clothes.

After Xu Qingdong left, Xiang Dongfang said to Cao Zhiqiang: "President, is it too much for you to treat him like this and reimburse him for everything?

What if he spoils me, deliberately takes advantage of me, and raises the reimbursement standard at will?

For example, if he wants to eat abalone, ginseng, wing belly, or drink Maotai red wine, should I let him or not?"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "Don't worry, Lao Xu is a son of a high-ranking cadre, he is more shameless, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Furthermore, you are the one paying the bill. If they raise the standards at will, you can refuse.

At that time, you can say that these are all reimbursements from public accounts and are subject to review. The reimbursement cannot be too excessive. Ten yuan per capita is the maximum.

By saying this, everyone will understand that it will not exceed this standard."

"Understood." Xiang Dongfang nodded, "But President, didn't you say that you were specifically looking for him this time, and you wanted to recruit Xu to join us and let him come to work at our Hongguang Film Factory? Why are you doing this?

Didn’t you even mention it?”

Cao Zhiqiang shook his head: "Now is not the time. Let's finish filming this movie. We have collaborated before and have a somewhat clearer understanding of each other's temperaments before bringing up the matter of asking people to change jobs.

If I bring it up at this time, he might get angry or refuse it outright, which I don't want to see."

"Oh, I understand." Xiang Dongfang said, "That's why you want to open a room for him here. Firstly, it is convenient to discuss the filming of the movie with him. Secondly, you are also showing favor to him and subtly making him owe money."

If you favor me, it will be much easier to talk to him about job transfer when the time comes, right?"

"Yes, that's it." Cao Zhiqiang said with a smile, "So, when you follow Director Xu, you must respect him and give him more face, do you understand?"

"Yes." Xiang Dongfang smiled, "That way I understand."

Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "Now that you know, let's go."

"Ah, I almost forgot one thing." Xiang Dongfang said, "I'm not with you, and the rest is fine, but at three o'clock this afternoon, you have an exclusive interview with the Peking Youth Daily. This interview is very important, and it costs tens of millions of dollars.

do not forget."

"Ah, I know." Cao Zhiqiang smiled and said, "I can't forget it. I will definitely return to the publishing house when the time comes. Don't worry."

Yes, this exclusive interview was scheduled a long time ago. The reason is naturally Cao Zhiqiang's status as the top scorer in the college entrance examination.

The country now pays more attention to the college entrance examination than in later generations. Every year, the top scorers in the college entrance examination are basically interviewed and reported by local media.

But this time, Cao Zhiqiang obviously needs better coverage.

Because Cao Zhiqiang's situation is quite special. Not only was he the top scorer in liberal arts in the college entrance examination in Peking this year, but he also had not filled in his college application choices or the name of any university.

Being the top scorer in liberal arts in the College Entrance Examination is topical enough in itself, but not filling in your college preferences will make it even more topical.

Therefore, when various media received news from the Admissions Office, and also learned that Cao Zhiqiang, the top liberal arts student in the college entrance examination, did not apply for the college entrance examination, it immediately caused a sensation, and they all wanted to interview and report on it.

It's a pity that Cao Zhiqiang is not an ordinary college entrance examination student. He is also a serving state-owned enterprise cadre, even a very high-ranking leader.

These identities not only make him more legendary, but also make interviews more difficult.

In the end, these media outlets went to Hongguang Publishing House and formally issued interview invitations.

Cao Zhiqiang originally refused at all costs, but after thinking about it, he decided to find a reliable media to do an exclusive interview.

In this way, not only can he become famous, but he can also contribute to his own "Journey to Jianghu" and the album "Blooming Life" that is being released, so as to increase sales to a higher level.

Is it making money? It’s not a big deal, not to mention it’s free advertising.

But this media must be chosen carefully, not those that are unreliable and difficult to control.

So in the end Cao Zhiqiang chose Peking Youth Daily, after all, he had cooperated with him before.

What a coincidence, the reporter Cai Ling came to interview Cao Zhiqiang this time.

"How about I return to the publishing house before three o'clock in the afternoon?" Xiang Dongfang said, "This interview is very important. If I don't pay attention to it, I will always feel a little worried."

"No, no, no." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand, "Secretary Xiang, your task today is to serve Director Xu well and ask him to get the film crew up quickly to avoid long nights and dreams.

As for the interview, you don't need to do such a trivial matter.

In terms of experience, you don't have much experience, but Vice President Chen has more experience.

With him on site to help watch, there won't be any problems.

Furthermore, reporter Cai is one of our own, the interview process has been determined, and nothing will happen."

"Okay." Xiang Dongfang nodded, "Then I'll go over?"

"Go ahead, go ahead." Cao Zhiqiang waved his hand, "Go and get him a room here first, and then take him with you."

Xiang Dongfang nodded slightly to Cao Zhiqiang again, then turned and left.

After Xiang Dongfang also left, Cao Zhiqiang let out a breath: "I have everything to deal with every day, I really have everything to do every day! But I brought this on myself, no one can blame me, haha."

After that, Cao Zhiqiang went to the swimming pool for a while, then took a shower, changed his clothes, and then went to a Western restaurant for a simple Western meal.

After lunch, I went back to my room and took a nap, then I called a taxi and went back to Hongguang Publishing House.

After arriving at the publishing house, I chatted with Vice President Chen Jiabang for a while, and then used creation as an excuse to continue creating behind closed doors.

The so-called creation, of course, means copying the lyrics and music scores of various popular songs.

Although Cao Zhiqiang has decided that his main work throughout August will be filming movies, it will not delay his songwriting.

However, the songs written by Cao Zhiqiang this time are basically Japanese songs.
To be continued...