Chapter 9 Rejected

Chapter 9 Rejected

Chapter 9 Rejected

Seeing Zhang Chen nod, Director Zhang continued, "I've read the script. It's very creative. I can see that it borrows some elements from Hollywood movies. It's very novel, but I'm afraid we can't invest in it."

Seeing that Zhang Chen didn't seem to react, Director Zhang continued, "Excuse me, but we don't think the horror film has much chance of success, and this is your first time directing..."

Director Zhang’s meaning was obvious: he thought Zhang Chen was too young.

It was a first-time directorial rookie, and Virgo was looking at an unpopular horror film, so they thought there was a high chance it would flop.

The amount of support funds is limited, and they feel it is not worth wasting on Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen was not surprised at this result at all.

In fact, he had already vaguely guessed this would be the result yesterday.

In his previous life, Ning Hao also approached China Film Corporation for his first movie "Crazy Stone" at first. After being rejected, he turned to Shanghai Film Corporation. Shanghai Film Corporation did not invest directly, but introduced him to King Liu's Yingyi Entertainment.

Yingyi Entertainment has an 'Asian Rising Star Director' program, which aims to train new directors. This gave Ning Hao the opportunity to come to the fore.

Even so, there was a reduction. The 500 million promised at the beginning later became 300 million. In the later period, it was not enough, so Ning Hao had to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars out of his own pocket.

You see, in reality, it is so difficult for an inexperienced newbie to attract investment.

In terms of experience, Ning Hao already had "Green Grassland" and "Incense" before Shi Tou, so he had some experience. However, he was rejected. His current situation is not even as good as Ning Hao's back then. It would be a miracle if he could pass.

Do you really think you are invincible after rebirth?

Therefore, Zhang Chen was actually mentally prepared for this result. The reason he had the opportunity to meet this time was probably because the other party wanted to give face to Beijing Film Academy. His own attitude was to give it a try.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you."

Although he was rejected, he still had to save face. Zhang Chen was about to say goodbye, and Director Zhang stood up to see him off.

"Young man, there's no harm in experiencing some setbacks. When you have some experience, I believe we will have the opportunity to cooperate again."

Director Zhang probably wanted to say something to comfort Zhang Chen, but this sentence made Zhang Chen very unhappy.

In my previous life, after failing, I encountered many setbacks. I have heard such words countless times.

It’s okay if you don’t think highly of me and don’t invest in me. No one’s money comes from the wind. This is business, not charity.

But you say you support newcomers, but on the other hand you don’t give them opportunities. If you don’t give them opportunities, where do they get the experience?
Zhang Chen walked out of the China Film Building with negative emotions. He really wanted to say, "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Don't look down on the young and poor!"
Unfortunately, this book is about Chinese entertainment, not fantasy, nor cultivation~~
He also wanted to follow Lin Nan's example and look for someone from Shanghai Film Studio to set up a fight with Zhongying, but he didn't know anyone from Shanghai Film Studio, and he didn't have a good brother named Li Yang.

But he has a good brother.

As soon as Zhang Chen walked out of the building, Cao Bingkun came up to him and asked, "How about it, is China Film willing to invest?"

Seeing Zhang Chen's bad face, he immediately changed his words: "Come on, it seems that China Film Group is blind. We don't even need him to invest. Let's find another way. Can a living person be suffocated to death by urine?"

Without waiting for Zhang Chen to speak, Cao Bingkun put his arm around Zhang Chen's shoulders and said, "Okay, don't be sad. I'll treat you to a meal. Don't you want to eat at Quanjude? I've been bleeding a lot today, so I'll treat you to a meal to soothe your wounded heart."

Zhang Chen really wanted to say, "Which eye of yours saw that I was sad?" But Cao Bingkun started firing like a machine gun, not giving him a chance to speak.

His kindness actually made Zhang Chen laugh: "You kid, I usually ask you to treat me to a good meal, but you always refuse that time, as if it was a threat to your life, and now you are so generous."

"Haha, are you moved and want to marry me?"

"Get lost. I knew you were coveting Master Zhang's perfect body. To tell you the truth, give up on this thought as soon as possible. Master Zhang is not someone you can touch in this life..."

"Sun thief, you're still panting when I tell you you're fat, take this kick from Master Cao~~"

……

They didn't have Quanjude for lunch. Zhang Chen didn't want to kick the kidnapper to death. They were all poor students. His monthly living expenses were only 600 yuan, and Cao Bingkun was probably not that rich. In line with the idea of ​​sustainable development, they changed to a small and economical restaurant - Huguosi Snacks.

We ordered three dishes: Mushu with Vinegar, Pork with Scallions, and Spicy Tofu, and shared a bottle of Erguotou.

As a student, I don’t have much money and can’t afford any good wine, so I just drink the most ordinary Bai Niu Er.

Clink glasses~
After taking the first sip of wine, Zhang Chen felt a line of fire extending all the way down his throat, followed by a spicy smell rising up, causing him to cough twice.

No wonder there is a saying circulating among college students in the capital: There are three kinds of liquor in the world: white wine, beer, and Erguotou.

Especially those very cheap Bainiu Er or green flat bottles, which are too spicy and difficult to drink. The key is that if you drink too much, you will have a headache the next day.

It’s not that Zhang Chen dislikes Erguotou. In fact, both Zhang Chen and his father like Erguotou very much, but the kind that costs around one hundred yuan.

The same goes for Xifeng and Fenjiu. I can't accept the Green Stick and Huanggaifen, which are known as staple wines. They don't taste good at all. But those that cost more than 100 yuan are all very delicious. Not only are they easy to drink, but you can also taste the unique aroma of Fengxiang and Qingxiang.

However, this meal was treated by Cao Bingkun, so Zhang Chen did not act pretentiously and decided to risk his life to accompany the gentleman.

After taking a bite of vinegar-fried wood beard, the spicy feeling was relieved.

"What are you going to do next? Continue to look for a role?" Cao Bingkun took a bite of the dish.

Zhang Chen shook his head: "Forget it. Even if I look for it, the result will probably be the same. These institutions will definitely not easily invest money in new directors. We have to think of other ways."

"If it really doesn't work, let's just give it a try and try again in our junior or senior year..."

Cao Bingkun really couldn't help in attracting investment, so he could only comfort her in this way.

Zhang Chen didn't think so. He originally had an idea about attracting investment, but it was not very safe.

Since this path with China Film Group is not feasible now, it might as well be a chance to give it a try.

I touched it again and the wine went down my throat. After a few more sips, my body had adapted to the characteristics of Erguotou and it didn't feel so spicy anymore.

Zhang Chen took a bite of food and said, "I have to go back to my hometown in two days."

"What?"

"Go find some money."

"Coal boss?"

"That's about right, but I have to decide on the heroine before I leave."

"Ah, you're not ill?"

Cao Bingkun pretended to touch Zhang Chen's forehead, but was slapped away by the latter.

"You haven't even gotten the investment yet, and you're already starting to look for the lead actor? What are you thinking?"

Zhang Chen chuckled and said nothing: "You don't understand. The hermit has his own tricks."

"Hey, you're still pretending to be me. Come on, mountain man, let's have a full one~"

"No, Brother Cao, this is Erguotou, please go easy on me~"

"I did it, you can do whatever you want~"

"Damn, you bastard, wait until next time I bring you a bottle of Bamboo Leaf Green to drink to death."

(End of this chapter)