Rebirth of Xiangjiang - 1978

The next day, during Warner's daily meeting, Richardson suddenly made a proposal that shocked everyone present, including Ashley.

"I watched Mr. Lin's "Mission: Impossible" yesterday. Five hundred dollars is too little for a screen. I think it should be increased to three thousand, and this movie is fully worthy of being shown in the United States.

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After hearing what Richardson said, Ashley and David raised their heads and looked at him in surprise almost at the same time.

If the person sitting opposite was not Richardson, they would definitely think that the person who said this was a lunatic.

"Three thousand screen dollars, are you still hungover? A movie with an investment of 10 million U.S. dollars and it's Hong Kong, should allocate three thousand screen dollars to it. This is really unheard of."

Before Ashley could speak, David said something to Richardson first.

You know that such specifications can only be possessed by top-level productions. Richardson's proposal is simply a joke to David.

Knowing there was no way he could convince David, Richardson turned to Ashley because it was he who had the final say, not David.

"George, although I don't know what's wrong with you, you should know very well that it is impossible for me to allocate 3,000 screens for this drama."

Warner also has its own movies being released, and it is impossible for Ashley to withdraw those movies and then give the screen to Lin Daoqiu.

"Ashley, please trust my professional judgment. This movie will definitely be a hit, because it is the best movie I have seen in the past few years, bar none."

If someone else said this, Ashley probably wouldn't even pay attention to it, but Richardson is the head of the production department, and he can still tell the quality of a movie.

And seeing how excited he looked, it didn't look like he was lying, and there was no need for him to lie.

"Ashley, although I don't know if he drank too much, I am sure that if this drama is equipped with a screen worth three thousand yuan, it will definitely lose a lot of money."

David was determined to prevent this from happening, because in his opinion, even giving Lin Daoqiu 500 screens was already too much.

And not only David sees it this way, many directors who support him also nod.

"I don't agree with so many screens for this drama. David is right."

"How can a Hong Kong movie be successful in Hollywood? If the starring role is Bruce Lee, maybe I can consider it."

Two directors have already come forward to support David, and even Ashley cannot ignore the opinions of these two directors.

"Ashley, please trust my professional judgment. I am willing to take my position as a guarantee. If this drama does not get a good box office, I am willing to resign and take responsibility."

Richardson's move shocked everyone at the scene. They didn't expect that he would work so hard for a movie in Hong Kong.

Even David was surprised, but since Richardson supported it, he would definitely oppose it to the end.

"I firmly object. George is simply threatening us. I don't think he is suitable to continue to be the head of the production department."

In the conference room, those who supported George and those who opposed began to quarrel, and everyone argued with each other and refused to give in.

The more Ashley listened, the deeper his frown deepened. On one side was the director of the production department that he admired most, and on the other side was the pressure from the directors, which made it difficult for him to make a decision.

"Adjourn the meeting for ten minutes. George, please come to my office."

Ashley decided to have a good talk with Richardson, hoping to change his mind.

The two left the conference room and went to Ashley's office. When the door closed, Ashley finally couldn't help it anymore.

"Do you know that what you said is very childish? You are the director of Warner's production department, not a gangster on the street. Your behavior is really disappointing to me."

It seems that Ashley is very dissatisfied with Richardson for using his position as a bet, and he feels that the other party's approach is simply a joke.

"Mr. President, please believe me. I am definitely not drunk or talking nonsense. I am very confident in this drama. It will definitely achieve a very good box office."

Even at this point, Richardson was still unwilling to give in, which gave Ashley a headache.

At this moment, the room suddenly became quiet. The two people just looked at each other and neither of them spoke.

After three full minutes, Ashley made some movement first.

He sighed first, then shook his head.

"Are you sure this drama can really get a good box office?"

It sounds like Ashley was convinced by Richardson.

"Yes, President, this movie is an epoch-making action movie. It is no exaggeration to say that the level of this movie has surpassed all current Hollywood action movies."

Seeing Richardson's suddenly determined look, Ashley began to hesitate.

After all, the other party is also a producer trained by himself, so Ashley will not doubt his ability, but the risk of this matter is too high.

If this drama fails to do well at the box office, Richardson will definitely not be blamed.

I'm afraid that at the board meeting, David and the few directors who support him will point the finger at themselves.

"President, please believe me once, I am really confident about this drama."

Richardson knew Ashley was hesitant, and it seemed like there was still some hope.

"Three thousand screens are impossible, but I can try to add it to two thousand screens. This is the limit of what I can do."

It seems that for the sake of his beloved general, Ashley intends to help him.

"Thank you, CEO. You can rest assured, because this drama will definitely not disappoint you."

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"The president promised 2,000 screens? If the box office does not reach 25 million in the first week, I will resign and take charge."

When he saw Richardson again, he brought him good news.

"How can I thank you as much as you want?"

Lin Daoqiu knew that if two thousand screens could be added this time, all the credit would go to Richardson.

"If you feel embarrassed, then remember that you owe me a favor."

Richardson seemed to have already thought about what Lin Daoqiu would say.

For some reason, Lin Daoqiu always felt as if the other party was waiting for him to say this.

But he didn't intend to turn his back on the person, so Lin Daoqiu just nodded.

"No problem, I owe you this favor."

The other party used his position to help him get a 2,000-yuan screen. No matter how hard it was, he had to owe this debt of gratitude.

Because of publicity, Lin Daoqiu left first, leaving only Carls and Richardson at the scene.

"You spent so much money just to make him owe you a favor?"

Karls and Richardson have been friends for many years, but what he did this time made Karls unable to understand.

As for Carls' doubts, Richardson just smiled.

"Kars, to tell you the truth, everyone thought I was crazy, but in fact you are all wrong, because this time I made a profit, and it was a big profit."