Huayu 05, our science fiction movie universe

Chapter 9 Negotiation and Conflict

"Move up? Uncle, you're going to be promoted!"

Wang Hao's eyes lit up and he blurted out.

"It's just a possibility," Lu Guotao waved his hand, but judging from his expression, it seemed like it was a sure thing. "So you better shoot this movie well and make me proud when the time comes."

"Don't worry, uncle, I promise not to embarrass you!"

Wang Hao put down his teacup and answered loudly. At this stage of the discussion, the fundamental purpose had been achieved and he knew it was time for him to withdraw.

"Then I'll go first, please take your time."

"Are you leaving now? Why don't you stay and have dinner in the cafeteria?" Lu Guotao tried to persuade them to stay.

Wang Hao was actually interested after hearing this. To be honest, the food in the movie channel cafeteria was really good, much better than their school cafeteria, and the key was that he didn't have to spend much money.

But thinking of what my uncle had just said, I'd better be more restrained during this period, so I waved my hand and refused:

"No, no, I'm busy with filming, time is tight and the task is heavy, so I won't delay."

Seeing this, Lu Guotao did not try to keep him.

"Okay, leave the script here. I will organize an internal first review as soon as possible. I think I should be able to give you a reply next week. As for the second and third reviews, we will have to report to the station for discussion.

After passing the third review, the project will be officially approved and enter the production process.

During this process, you should wait for notification at any time, and it is better for you to register a small company first, as public-to-public communication will be more convincing.

In addition, it is not enough to just have a script. You can also start preparing for a detailed project plan and a storyboard. It is better to be prepared.”

After listening to this, Wang Hao nodded repeatedly and stood up to leave. At the end, Lu Guotao gave him one more reminder.

"Also, be more careful next time you come here. Don't mention uncle or uncle. I've told you so many times that you should address others by their titles in public!"

"Okay, Lu's position."

Wang Hao laughed and quickly closed the office door without waiting for his uncle to get angry.

"This brat."

Lu Guotao looked at his nephew's disappearing back and shook his head helplessly.

But after sighing, he couldn't help but open the script in front of him again.

To be honest, this script is better than all the projects launched by the TV and Film Department this year.

I just don’t know whether Wang Hao can complete this project at his age and ability.

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On the other hand, Wang Hao, who left the "Sixth Princess" office building, was still unaware of his uncle's concerns about his abilities.

Having successfully negotiated the funding issue and pushed the project forward a lot, he was now standing under the clear starry sky in an extremely good mood.

At this time, if there were a few more beautiful classmates coming to admire him, that would feel even better.

Unfortunately, his wishful thinking was unrealistic. He didn't see the beautiful schoolgirls, but he happened to run into a few annoying guys. "Hey, isn't that Wang Hao, our classmate who is going to make an independent film? Where did he come from? Where is your crew? Take us to have a look."

Three young men happened to stand in front of Wang Hao. With the help of his previous life's memory, he immediately recognized two of them. They were Ma Bo, his classmate in the directing department, and one of his little followers.

This is really Qiaoer's mother opening the door for Qiaoer - Qiao is home.

Wang Hao looked at Ma Bo who appeared in front of him and felt disgusted.

To be honest, there is actually no conflict between the two of them, it's just that Ma Bo's family background is better than Wang Hao's.

His father is rich, a coal boss in Jinzhong area. He is also good at dealing with people and has plenty of money, so he is naturally more popular in the class than Wang Hao.

For this graduation project, the school's Qingying Studio, under the instruction of the academy's leaders, specially squeezed out some funds and provided support to the best of its ability, saying that it wanted to help the graduates of the directing department complete their graduation works.

Because of this, Ma Bo came up with an idea. He brought together some classmates and prepared to co-direct the film, concentrate resources to do a big thing, and make a real theatrical movie.

Yes, there is nothing new under the sun. Ma Bo's trick is almost the same as the TV movie series that Wang Hao just heard from his uncle.

Wang Hao was naturally also among those invited, but was rejected.

His arrogant predecessor was ready to make a movie on his own, but unfortunately he failed with Huang Lei, until another soul from the future reincarnated into his body and wrote a new script.

After Wang Hao received this body, he kept thinking about the new movie and subconsciously ignored this matter.

Now that they met again, he realized that because of his refusal, he had embarrassed the other party. This Ma Bo probably didn't like him very much anymore.

But after all, Wang Hao has the soul of an adult. He has the arrogance brought by his vision for the future, as well as the prudence and rationality that are rare in young people.

In the adult world, there is no talk of likes and dislikes, right or wrong, only of interests.

After all, we are classmates. It is unacceptable to swear at each other and end up falling out over a verbal dispute.

Who knows, when old classmates get together many years later, this dispute will become a laughing stock among them.

However, Wang Hao's desire to resolve the dispute and calm the situation does not mean that others will necessarily be willing to do so.

Before he could say anything, the lackey following Ma Bo deliberately said loudly:

"Boss, you are kidding again. It's not easy to make an independent film without any investment. Do you think everyone is as capable as you?"

His voice was very loud. At this moment, he was not far from the gate of Beijing Film Academy. Many students were returning to school in the night, while some were preparing to go out and enjoy the nightlife. People were coming and going, and soon many eyes were cast on them.

"But our boss is different. The project script he submitted has been approved by the teacher, and he doesn't have to worry about investment. Even the male lead has been interviewed today. This 'theater movie' only lacks the female lead!"

Hearing this, the eyes of many Beijing Film Academy students passing by lit up.

As reserves of the entertainment industry, they have long been exposed to the bright lights and glamour of this circle, and naturally understand what "cinema movies" that can be shown in theaters mean.

That might very well be an opportunity to become famous!
So several female classmates who thought they were pretty stopped and watched this little farce.

Wang Hao also noticed that when the follower said this, Ma Bo's gaze was not on him, but instead passed over his shoulder and was cast towards the gate of Beijing Film Academy behind him.

(End of this chapter)