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A few days later, Meng Huo arrived in Tokyo by plane.

It has been a while since the first animation of "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" ended, and various celebrations and exciting activities that the audience is looking forward to are also going on. Meng Huo's return to Tokyo this time is just about to unveil the prelude to the second part. .

On the night of his arrival in Tokyo, before meeting the painters, Meng Huo was the first to receive an invitation from Sasaki, the director of TV Tokyo, to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant.

Sasaki's invitation is to thank Meng Huo for continuing to premiere the second part of "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" on their TV station. This Gundam animation has brought good results to TV Tokyo before, and he also believes in the ratings of the second part. Can go to the next level.

During the dinner, there were still a few outsiders present as usual—every time Sasaki invited Meng Huo, he would always bring a few strangers with him. Maybe he had selfish intentions, but that’s how the social circle was. Meng Huo did not refuse to expand. own network.

Last time Sasaki brought people from the Go world, but this time he brought people from the entertainment industry. More precisely, he brought several directors and film producers. Meng Huo had never had much contact with such people, and seeing these directors felt a little fresh in his heart.

One of these people is very special, Wu Linfang—although his name is common, he ranks among the top 20 directors in China. got to know him.

"I often see you appear in some programs and news." Meng Huo said with a smile: "But I didn't expect that I would meet you here in the extreme east."

"I didn't expect to meet you, Mr. He Xi, so early..." Wu Linfang was a fat middle-aged man with a pair of black glasses and long and messy hair. He was similar to the director Meng Huo had in mind. Quite a gap.

But there was something of an artist about him. He is also very easy-going when speaking: "I am participating in an event in Tokyo, and when I heard Director Sasaki wanted to invite Teacher He Xi to dinner, I immediately came over cheekily."

Wu Linfang looked at Meng Huo as if he were looking at a rare treasure. Just like Meng Huo knew him, Wu Linfang naturally knew the cartoonist 'He Xi'. He is also a well-known big shot in China's director circle. Of course—that's not a good reputation.

As a young man who single-handedly created the animation industry to take off, He Xi is no less than a scourge in the hearts of many directors. A large number of directors and artists gritted their teeth at him, thinking that he was a rule breaker, but there were also many who were against him. He is curious about people.

Wu Linfang was one of them, and he was shocked by He Xi's achievements. It only took this young man a few years to let a new thing—'animation' blossom and bear fruit in all parts of China.

And permanently changed the concept of many TV stations.

This is a change, and the most injured is the traditional TV industry. In recent years, the net worth of animation has risen, while the prices of TV dramas have been getting lower and lower, and even the number has been greatly reduced. Wu Linfang really wants to dig out Meng Huo's secrets and find out why he can use animation to change the world.

"I heard that Teacher He Xi came here this time to make the second part of "Mobile Suit Gundam 00"?" Wu Linfang said at the dinner table: "I wonder if I can also visit? I am curious about the animation production process. "

Meng Huo was taken aback. Then he smiled and said, "Of course, welcome." At this moment, he suddenly had a thought, which made him feel as if he had a solution to a long-standing trouble.

After dinner, Wu Linfang and Meng Huo exchanged contact information. In the next few days, he watched the entire production process of the first episode of the second part of "Mobile Suit Gundam 00", and gained a new understanding of animation.

Seeing him watching him for a few days, Meng Huo felt that it was time. So I found a time and asked, "Mr. Wu watched it for a few days, are you interested in animation now?"

"It's quite interesting." Wu Linfang nodded: "Although the way of expression is different. However, the production of animation stories is very similar to TV dramas and movies. If Mr. He Xi makes movies, he must do well. "

Meng Huo shook his head: "It's too difficult for me to transform into a film. How to control actors is a university question... However, animation directors are much easier than film directors. If Mr. Wu is interested in animation, how about doing animation? Our company Directors like you are needed to join in."

He suddenly threw an olive branch when Wu Linfang asked to watch. Meng Huo was thinking that he knew who he lacked most around him—what he lacked was such a capable director. If there is an excellent director by his side, some of his animations can be delegated and handed over.

For example, in the animation adaptation of "ad", with an artist, the main work of the director is not much different from that of other directors. If the animation is handed over to a big director, it will certainly not be worse than Meng Huo.

"This..." Wu Linfang was taken aback by Meng Huo's invitation, but when he came back to his senses, he immediately shook his head: "Sorry, animation is interesting, but I'm still more suitable for my current job."

Animation is indeed a very novel thing, and the transformation does not seem difficult. But not difficult does not mean that it is not difficult. If he really wants to make animation, Wu Linfang still has a lot to learn from the beginning, and he doesn't want to give up what he has now.

Furthermore, no matter how much animation has developed now, the identity of an animation director is simply incomparable to that of a director of TV dramas and movies. The glory and status of the three are different. How could Wu Linfang condescend to become an animation director?

"It's fine to join, but I believe there will be opportunities in the future." Wu Linfang said with a smile: "Animation is developing so fast, if Teacher He Xi is interested, you can find our company to cooperate in the production of animation in the future."

What he said disappointed Meng Huo a little, but he was right, this kind of great director could be easily recruited, without enough attractiveness, he would definitely not quit. As for the "cooperative animation" that Wu Linfang mentioned, Meng Huo is not interested at all. It's not that he refuses to cooperate with others, but that there is no need to cooperate at all.

Now if you want to make an animation, the artist, music, script and other things it needs, Phoenix has been able to be self-sufficient, and they also have sufficient financial guarantees. In this way, why does Meng Huo need to cooperate with other companies?

He doesn't need an actor, he just needs a director...

"it's a pity."

Meng Huo regretted that he did not cater to Wu Linfang.

Anyway, the direction has been found. If this director refuses to agree, Meng Huo can also find other directors. There are always some people who are willing to join Phoenix. (to be continued)