Xu Lei was undermining the situation, and Wu Ershan awkwardly smiled, "I do admit that there are some aspects to consider. The venue and various landscapes I can provide may not be as high as your quoted price."
The office fell silent. Xu Weihua, Xu Weixia, Xu Jiaguo, and Xu Jiaping sat across from Wu Ershan. The four brothers were dressed in short-sleeved casual clothes, looking handsome with broad shoulders and narrow waists. Their muscular arms revealed a clear habit of regular training; they were indeed the actors he had worked hard to find.
They had the physical attributes, fame, and popularity. As long as they promoted their own production again, his film "Fengshen Bang" would attract a significant amount of attention even before its release!
Knock knock knock.
"Come in."
Xu Lei's secretary entered and whispered to Wu Ershan beside Xu Lei, "Director Zhang Yimou has arrived; he’s in the reception room."
Wow!
Wu Ershan jumped up immediately, disregarding the ongoing conversation. He decided to meet the most renowned director in the country first. Xu Li turned to the secretary who was about to leave and called her back, "What’s going on?"
The secretary glanced at Wu Ershan and then at Xu Father before quietly saying, "Director Zhang Yimou is here."
"Huh?"
Xu Li frowned, thought for a moment, and nodded at Wu Ershan, "You take a break; I’ll go check it out."
As soon as Xu Li left, Wu Ershan cheerfully chatted with several Xiao Nianqing members. It was enough to casually convince one or two of his own crew members; after all, he was also training new actors.
"What kind of script did Director Zhang write?"
Xu Li placed the script on the coffee table and looked directly into Zhang Yimou's eyes. "Let’s put everything else aside—why does our Huaxia disaster need two white people to save it? And this incoherent plot... Honestly, Director Zhang, copying someone else's story really tarnishes your reputation."
Zhang Yimou sighed, "Do I not know that? But I have no choice; the person who specifically requested me to direct is someone I can't offend. Plus, it needs to be released on National Day—time is tight. The screenwriters have been working overnight to get it done, so there might be some flaws."
After looking at the script you brought, I found that Wu Ershan's "Fengshen Bang" is better.
Xu Li shook his head and stood up. "Director Zhang, it's not that we don't want to give you face; it's just that this script is truly too poor. I'm afraid my kids will get roasted by netizens. Sorry!"
With that, he left the office, leaving Xu Lei and Zhang Yimou staring at each other in silence. Meanwhile, Xu Li returned to Wu Ershan's office and nodded at him apologetically.
"No worries."
Wu Ershan offered Xu Li a cigarette. "Would you like to visit my training base first? There are many eager newcomers there."
Xu Li shook his head. "I won’t go; my kids are around. You can ask for their opinions. If you want them to shoot as well, see if you can arrange two substantial roles for my eldest son throughout the series—not just minor appearances."
"Dad, I need to stay with the kids and Kamila."
Xu Weihua did not want to go. Wu Ershan immediately said, "We have a holiday over here, and there are many famous scenic spots nearby. I can rent a separate apartment next to the dormitory, and you all can stay there."
"That's not necessary," Xu Li shook his head. "If the child doesn't want to go, I won't force it. Let Xiao Si and Xiao Wu go."
Wu Ershan nodded in agreement. Just then, Xu Lei had finished seeing Zhang Yimou off back to the office. They gathered in a circle to discuss the issue of compensation.
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