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Chapter 360 Something is wrong

Gan Jing rested for three days while dealing with affairs in the capital. Gan Jing's spirit was relaxed, and then he returned to Baodao.

He let Zhou Dongyu act as a part-timer in the youth pie, which was to give her some small benefits during the summer vacation, traveling around the island, and reimbursement of expenses, but there was still time for her documents to be processed, so Gan Jing took four bodyguards back to Taipei first.

Director Ang Lee was not here. He went to Taichung to inspect the new shooting location. There is a huge water tank over there, and a wave machine can be used to make better effects.

Half of the crew followed, most of them were special effects producers, and they needed to communicate with the director about the quality of special effects at any time.

This month, the production of "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate" has been basically completed, and more domestic energy can be shifted to the Youth Pi, and everyone is gearing up.

It's one thing for Gan Jing to be unhappy in acting, but when these people think that every minute of their work they are silently striving for Oscars, they are full of motivation.

Resting in Taipei for one night, Gan Jing contacted Huaxia Special Effects to understand the situation and then called director Tsui Hark to maintain their relationship.

The quality of the special effects of "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate" Gan Jing saw the short video sent by the company on his laptop, and he felt that it was not bad, so he had the confidence to compare with Tsui Hark.

The special effects are done, everything is easy to say, Tsui Hark has his own mind, and he was not too angry at the company's stagnation caused by the shift of focus.

……

While Gan Jing continued to work hard for Youth Pi, Warner America held a small-scale evaluation meeting specifically for this oriental actor.

As the vice president of the business department and Forrest Gump's manager, Andy attended the meeting as a matter of course.

Warner is a giant in Hollywood, with many businesses under its umbrella, including television, media, communications, music... and even considering various businesses, movies still occupy the most prominent position.

The French literary film "Untouchable" was introduced and released by Warner through Forrest Gump's relationship. The problems encountered during this period were not noticed by the headquarters until today-this is a common problem of giant companies, and they are often slow to respond to certain problems.

Therefore, when certain problems are noticed, they must be taken seriously and seriously.

"Everyone, according to the feedback from the global distribution side, when China introduced our film, it seems that it rejected a film because of Forrest Gump's starring. This issue deserves our attention. If Forrest Gump is officially banned by China, is he Should it continue to be favored by us Warner?"

Warner executive Smith, who presided over the evaluation meeting today, was expressionless when he spoke, and on the screen behind him was a list of problems that Forrest Gump suspected to have encountered, including not only the release problems of "Untouchable", but also the problems in the Boy Pi. Evaluation of the cooperation between Forrest Gump and Ang Lee.

"Everyone, at present, Forrest Gump is an actor cultivated by us, and we have cooperated a lot all the time. His works we have released are all very profitable." Andy spoke directly, looked around, and said, " The problem with "Untouchable" is just a small problem, so there is no need to go to war."

Smith continued his deadpan: "Any actor with our support from Warner can get good results."

"How many Oscar winners can be nominated?" Andy asked back, "How many yellow skins can be nominated for this?"

Smith reminded: "What we are discussing now is whether this layer of yellow skin aura is gradually fading. According to our assessment and understanding, he is likely to have a bad relationship with Han Sanping of China Film Group. This person is very powerful in the Chinese film industry. , stuck in the import of foreign films.”

This is indeed a problem. Andy has tried to use his contacts before, but it didn't work.

"From "The Story of Hachiko" and "2012", including "The Hangover 1 and 2", "Heartbeat" and "Crazy and Stupid Love" in which he has invested, there are not many factors that can use his nationality. However, the box office has performed well. Smith, it's time to admit that Forrest Gump can gain a foothold in Hollywood based on his acting skills alone. It is good to have the factor of China's box office, and it is icing on the cake, but it is not there, and it is not a gift in the snow." Andy said eloquently Let's talk about Forrest Gump's acting experience.

The other attendees in the conference room who had been listening to the conversation between the two whispered to each other.

Smith could hear some words communicated by the people next to him, and was a little pondering for a while.

Andy strikes while the iron is hot: "According to my understanding of Forrest Gump, he has the characteristics of emphasizing friendship in Chinese culture. This kind of momentary support will be rewarded."

Smith on the main seat nodded slowly. After a while, he turned his head and asked another white man: "Adelaide, what do you think?"

Adelaide next to him looked down at the data and evaluations on the screen, and analyzed: "Forrest Gump's best box office result is "2012", but this film has a greater effect of special effects. It will be released soon. "Untouchable" basically has no special effects, but it can be compared. The global box office of "2012" can be appropriately excluded from the results of China's box office, and then compared. It doesn't have to be either or, we use the results he handed over It is up to you to judge whether it is admiration or normal treatment.”

The admiration discussed at the moment is not just as simple as talking about it, it is also related to the script, shooting resources, and the Oscar statuette that Gan Jing is now anxious about.

Every year, the selection of Oscars is an award selected in the game. Not all the judges may be affected, but a considerable part of them can be biased.

These expenditures are calculated within Warner and are a distribution of the rights of its actors.

Giant Warner does not only have Forrest Gump as an actor, even if he is the Best Actor in Cannes, there are many famous actors in the group who can compete with him.

"Then let's observe for now. I heard that "Times" has resources that can be used, so let's not use them on Forrest Gump." The opportunity was taken away.

Andy didn't speak. He thought the result was acceptable. Of course, he knew that Smith would give the deprived resources to his own people for use.

After the meeting, Andy immediately called A-Gump, but he didn't get through.

After thinking about it, he decided not to tell his actor what happened here, but just made up a text message and sent it to Gan Jing, asking him to act well and make progress every day.

Gan Jing felt a little puzzled when he received text messages from the economic man, but Andy was never a text messager, he always called directly to explain things.

Could it be that this is the change when a man wants to get married?

Become a mother-in-law?

Gan Jing didn't think much after seeing the content of the text message, but just teased his manager in his heart, and then planned to follow the crew's car to Taichung to have a look.

According to the news just received that day, Director Ang Lee decided to use the filming location in Taichung City. He notified the Taipei crew to move to Taichung City first, and then settled near Shuinan Airport.

A large tank with a length of 21 meters, a width of 9 meters and a depth of 1.2 meters and a capacity of 6400 liters will be transformed here.

When it is introduced, the youth pie can use the boat to enjoy the waves.

This project will be completed by the Taichung City Government and the film crew - Ang Lee, who is known as the "Light of Treasure Island", is not in vain for his influence in Treasure Island.

……

"Forrest Gump, we have dinner tonight, let's go together."

Seeing that the shooting site was about to be completed, Li An approached Gan Jing and made a request.

"Ah? What dinner?" Gan Jing had just gone to see the completion of the sink, and he was reading the script and trying to figure out the characters.

"People from the government and one from the Wang family." Li An replied.

"Wang family?" Gan Jing was at a loss, "Which Wang family? Surnamed Wang, famous official, decorated, dead?"

"Do you know Wang Yongqing from Treasure Island?" Li An asked patiently.

Gan Jing shook his head honestly.

"What about the Formosa Plastics Group?" Li An thought for a while and changed the question.

Gan Jing continued to shake his head honestly.

"This is a rich man who claims to be the God of Management on Treasure Island." Li An was surprised, "You haven't heard of it?"

Obviously, this gentleman should be very famous in Taiwan, so much so that Director Ang Lee was blinded by his own experience...

"Is he attending tonight?" Gan Jing asked.

"I wouldn't dare to go if he attended." Li An shook his head, "He passed away a few years ago, but his daughter Wang Xuehong is the chairman of HTC, and the children in his family are relatively promising. Tonight's event is One of their family members is named Wang Changxiang."

"Then you have said so much, what is the purpose of this dinner?" Gan Jing didn't quite understand, and evaded, "I don't know the people here well, so I won't go tonight, I plan to go back and study the script again .”

"You are a great actor, this script is not easy to grasp." Li An smiled and took a small pat, "You can't go, I want to see you by name."

Gan Jing pointed to his nose with his index finger, wondering, "Why do you see me? I'm not a beautiful woman, and I'm not Lin Zhiling. Wait a minute, is this Wang Changxiang a man or a woman?"

"Male." Li An rolled his eyes, "The Wang family has a good relationship with the government. Sometimes we need to use this place for our filming. People want to see you because of your fame. It's all for the film."

"Co-author, I not only want to control my desire to show off my acting skills, but also show off to you." Gan Jing took two steps back, a little speechless.

Li Anyuan's face was full of seriousness: "Purchasing is not selling oneself."

"..." Gan Jing said helplessly, "Okay, let's go."

"Okay, then I'll give her a few more shots of that Zhou Dongyu you mentioned."

Everything really pays attention to exchange...Gan Jing shook his head, or in other words, this is called throwing a peach and returning a favor.

I really did my best for Zhou Dongyu!If you don't become popular, you really can't blame me!

……

After inspecting all aspects of work in the afternoon, Li An announced that he would take a break in advance, and then waited for Gan Jing to tidy up a little before heading to the restaurant in Taichung City together.

Dinner is French cuisine. According to the director, it is a Michelin three-star certified restaurant. The chef is the youngest in history, who has won the Michelin three-star award in the shortest time and has 28 stars.

Gan Jing didn't pay much attention to these, but thought it sounded very compelling.

Soon, the director and leading actor accompanied by two bodyguards arrived at the restaurant.

"Hi, great director." A middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes stood at the door. He looked about 30 years old and had a very enthusiastic attitude. After greeting Li An, he looked at Gan Jing, "Gump, hello Hello, I have heard your name a long time ago, it is better to meet you than to be famous. I am Han Xuan."

"Mr. Han is too polite." Gan Jing smiled slightly, and shook hands with this man.

Han Xuan welcomed the two guests into the restaurant, while the two bodyguards stayed in the car.

"Miss Liao is already here, and Mr. Chen is also here. Mr. Wang will probably be there for a while. He will come as soon as he finishes handling the company's affairs." Han Xuan walked aside and introduced the situation.

Because the bodyguards were not familiar with the roads in Taichung City, Gan Jing and Li An came a bit late, and it was almost the appointed time.

But now it sounds like that Wang Changxiang from the Wang family has not arrived as the host of the banquet.

"Well, people in the company are very busy and hard-working now." Li An nodded understandingly.

Han Xuan quickened her pace and walked to the door of the front van, opened the door first, and then let the two of them come in, before finally walking in.

The people in the box had already stood up when the outsiders came in, with smiles on their faces.

Li An was familiar with these people, and introduced Gan Jing one by one, and Gan Jing responded and greeted them one by one.

This kind of dinner is now a time to flatter each other. Although he doesn't like it, it doesn't matter to listen to it—these things should be regarded as a compulsory course for an actor like him.

When the French appetizers were served, the door of the box was pushed open, and a man with a slightly hooked nose strode in.

"Everyone, I'm sorry, I'm late, I'm late." The man looked around, and smiled when he saw Gan Jing, "This is our actor Forrest Gump, I'm glad to meet you. It's Wang Changxiang."

Gan Jing stood up, shook hands with him, and said politely, "Mr. Wang, nice to meet you too."

"Now Huaxia's actors are so good, I didn't expect it." Wang Changxiang smiled, "I admire, I admire."

Why do I have a bad feeling somewhere?
Gan Jing let out a breath, feeling slightly uncomfortable from this sentence.

The French appetizers on the table were cold appetizers, full of fruits and vegetables. After Gan Jing took a bite, Wang Changxiang continued: "A few years later, our actors and singers are famous all over Southeast Asia. The actors over there grow up so fast, it’s amazing, it’s amazing.”

Although this is a boast, it sounds a little strange.

Gan Jing took a bite of the dish, wondering what was wrong.

The vegetables were crunching in his mouth, Gan Jing's teeth stopped suddenly, and then he swallowed the broken pieces of vegetables, and reminded without hesitation, "It's an actor from the mainland."

He knew something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)