"It’s not that bad, is it?"
Wang Shicong couldn't help but frown as he looked around.
He really hadn't expected Wang Shu's company to be so dilapidated.
"How about this, shall I find you an office building later?"
After looking around, Wang Shicong turned to Wang Shu and said.
"No need to be so polite. We're quite comfortable here. An office building might not be as good as this!"
Wang Shu directly refused Wang Shicong's kind offer.
Although the current environment was a bit run-down, it was spacious enough and in a good location.
Most importantly, there weren't so many troublesome regulations.
It made people feel comfortable. If he really went to an office building, Wang Shu might not be able to stay at ease.
"Then so be it. As you wish!"
Seeing that Wang Shu had refused his good intentions, Wang Shicong casually waved his hand and said.
"You, you, you, what did you call me over for this time?"
After finding a chair and sitting down, Wang Shicong looked at Wang Shu and asked curiously.
"It's nothing major, I'm planning to shoot another TV series and wanted to ask about the pricing for the ancient architecture shooting area in our film city!"
Wang Shu said directly.
"I thought it was a big deal! How about this, your company takes a ten percent stake in mine, and then your filming locations will be free of rent from now on!"
Wang Shicong thought for a moment and said to Wang Shu.
Because Wang Shicong had great faith in Wang Shu's capabilities.
The TV series "Soldier Sortie" that Wang Shu's company had recently filmed was very popular.
Even he had been watching it diligently and on time.
And he knew that this series was personally written by Wang Shu.
So, investing in Wang Shu's company was an endorsement of Wang Shu's talent.
"Really? That would be fantastic!"
Wang Shu was thrilled to hear Wang Shicong's words.
Ten percent of a shell company's shares for free venue rental.
It was such a worthwhile deal.
Of course, Wang Shu knew that Wang Shicong wasn't at a loss either.
This rich young master, though seemingly unreliable, was deeply cunning.
For him to directly ask for ten percent of the shares, he must have already investigated Wang Shu.
Of course, Wang Shu was also confident in his own abilities. At least, he felt that his company's productions, even if not all of them were massive hits, would not lose money.
Therefore, for Wang Shicong, this investment was definitely worthwhile.
However, Wang Shu was very happy to accept such an investment.
Because location rental was a huge expense.
Being able to forgo it now would save him a lot of filming costs.
"If you think it's okay, I'll have someone draw up the contract!"
Wang Shicong said directly.
"No problem!"
Wang Shu replied directly.
Then, Wang Shicong made a phone call, and soon, someone arrived in a car outside Wang Shu's company, bringing a contract inside.
"Young Master Wang, here is the contract!"
Upon entering the room, the person handed the contract directly to Wang Shicong.
Wang Shicong nodded, glanced at the contract, and then handed it to Wang Shu.
Wang Shu quickly signed the contract and pressed his fingerprint.
"If there are any problems in the future, just contact me directly!"
Wang Shicong, holding the signed contract, left Wang Shu's company.
"Boss, I heard you just said that all our company's locations in the film city will be available for free use from now on?"
Zhang Yimou walked into Wang Shu's office, asking curiously.
Wang Shu nodded.
"This is too awesome! How much money will that save!"
Seeing Wang Shu nod, Zhang Yimou instantly became excited.
"You should put up more ads for actor recruitment in the next couple of days. We need to start filming as soon as possible."
Wang Shu said directly.
Although he had a lot of time ahead of him, if it was used for filming TV series or movies, it would still be tight.
So he had to seize every second.
After Wang Shu finished speaking, Zhang Yimou immediately went to prepare the advertisements.
"Brother Wang Shu, I'm back in the country. Where are you?"
In the evening, Chen Bo also called to ask Wang Shu where he was.
Wang Shu directly told him he was at Long Island Film City.
Upon learning that Wang Shu was on Long Island, Chen Bo drove there immediately.
"Director Chen, you've made me feel quite embarrassed."
Wang Shu was surprised at how quickly Chen Bo had arrived on Long Island.
"I'm in Shanghai, and it's not too far from here, so I just came over!"
Chen Bo said with a smile.
"Didn't you ask me to direct a movie? Where's the script?"
Chen Bo looked at Wang Shu and asked.
"Oh dear, my memory! I forgot to write it!"
Wang Shu suddenly remembered that he hadn't had time to write the script for "The Way of the Dragon" yet.
He felt a bit awkward. He had asked Chen Bo to come without even writing the script.
Chen Bo was also a bit bewildered. Without a script, why was this kid so eager to find him as a director?
"Don't worry, give me an hour, and I'll write it for you!"
Wang Shu then opened his laptop and started typing furiously.
Chen Bo watched Wang Shu with astonishment.
Could he write a complete script in an hour?
Chen Bo was still somewhat skeptical, as a movie script was not a trivial matter.
Many professional screenwriters took at least ten days to half a month, or even half a year to a full year, to create a script.
He found it hard to believe that Wang Shu could write one in an hour.
However, since he was already here, he wasn't in a hurry for that hour and quietly waited for Wang Shu to finish the script.
He wanted to see what Wang Shu could produce in an hour.
Time passed quickly, and an hour was gone in a flash.
Wang Shu let out a long sigh after typing the last word.
"Director Chen, please take a look, I'm done!"
Wang Shu then stood up and said to Chen Bo.
Chen Bo, who was feeling drowsy, immediately got up and walked towards Wang Shu upon hearing him.
"It's done already?"
Chen Bo said in disbelief. He had just glanced at his phone; only fifty-odd minutes had passed, not even a full hour.
"It's done. Please read it and give me your feedback!"
Wang Shu said with a smile and turned the laptop screen towards Chen Bo.
Chen Bo carefully read the script on the screen:
"The Way of the Dragon, that's an interesting title!"
Chen Bo commented after seeing the movie title.
Then he began to read the content of the script.
As the pages turned, Chen Bo's eyes remained fixed on the screen.
His blinking frequency even significantly decreased.
After more than ten minutes, Chen Bo looked at Wang Shu with an expression of disbelief.
"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed you wrote this in an hour!"
Chen Bo said, looking at Wang Shu with shock.
"So, Director Chen, are you interested in this story?"
Wang Shu didn't directly answer Chen Bo's praise but asked him.
"Extremely interested. If I weren't, why would I be making martial arts action films?"
Chen Bo said directly.
At this moment, he was increasingly impressed by Wang Shu's talent.
"When are you planning to shoot this film?"
Chen Bo asked Wang Shu.
"If you have time, we can start filming anytime. For casting, I already have a suitable candidate!"
Wang Shu said directly.
"That role?"
Chen Bo asked Wang Shu curiously.
"Feng Yuxiu!"
Wang Shu said directly.
"Feng Yuxiu? This role is not simple. He's both righteous and evil, ruthless yet pure."
Chen Bo exclaimed. He had been racking his brain on who to cast for the role of Feng Yuxiu, and unexpectedly, Wang Shu already had a recommendation.
"Have you been watching TV series recently, Director Chen?"
Wang Shu asked with a smile.
"TV series? Not yet!"
Chen Bo replied truthfully. He had just returned from South Korea yesterday and had come to see Wang Shu today.
So he hadn't had time to watch any TV series.
"Wang Baobao! Come out and meet Director Chen!"
Wang Shu then shouted outside.
Shortly after, Wang Baobao ran into Wang Shu's office.
"This is my recommended actor for Feng Yuxiu!"
Wang Shu pointed at Wang Baobao at the doorway and said directly.
"Hello, Director! My name is Wang Baobao!"
Wang Baobao greeted Chen Bo directly but was still a bit shy.
"He can play Feng Yuxiu?"
Chen Bo looked at Wang Baobao and then skeptically looked at Wang Shu and asked.
"Trust me, he can! If you don't believe me, I suggest you watch the very popular TV series called 'Soldier Sortie.'"
Wang Shu didn't explain anything but directly suggested Chen Bo go and see Wang Baobao's acting for himself.
"Alright, I'll finish the post-production work this week, and then I'll start filming your movie!"
Chen Bo nodded and said.
"Okay, then I look forward to our next collaboration, Director Chen!"
Wang Shu said, shaking Chen Bo's hand with a smile.
He then personally treated Chen Bo to dinner.
After returning home, Chen Bo turned on the television, ready to watch the TV series "Soldier Sortie" that Wang Shu had mentioned.
After finding the channel, Chen Bo began to watch seriously.
"Isn't this the actor called Wang Baobao?"
Chen Bo recognized Wang Baobao in the show after just one second.
"His acting looks pretty good!"
After watching for a while, Chen Bo couldn't help but exclaim.