Chapter 18 "Shanghai Bund" script

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The night after moving, Kang Jianfei had supper and went upstairs with the script of "Shanghai Bund", which was home to the TVB ace producer Wang Tianlin.

After ringing the doorbell, a pretty woman with a white chew wrapped around her head and opened the door and asked: Who are you looking for?

Kang Jianfei smiled and said: Hello, I'll find Wang Tianlin, the producer.

The woman said: My father-in-law is not at home, please come back later.

Father-in-law?Then isn’t this woman the wife of Wang Jing, the director of the bad movie?

Kang Jianfei said: I am also an employee of TVB. Uncle Tianlin said that I asked me to write the script to find him. Since he is not here, I might as well wait for him here.

Kang Jianfei stood at the door of someone else's house and didn't move. It seemed that he wouldn't leave if Wang Tianlin didn't come back.

Wang Jing's wife was embarrassed to close the door and block the person outside, so she could only say helplessly: Otherwise, you can come in and wait for him, and father-in-law will be back in another hour or two.

Thanks.Kang Jianfei smiled brightly at her, not treating himself as an outsider at all, and walked straight into the house.

As soon as he bought it into the living room, the scene in front of him made Kang Jianfei laugh.

I saw Wang Jing, a fat man, lying on the sofa, holding a baby in his arms. While feeding the baby with a bottle, Wang Jing stared at a newspaper spread on his thigh and read it with relish.

It turns out that Wang Jing also became a daddy...

Fatty Wang heard the footsteps wrong, looked up and saw a man coming in, and couldn't help asking: Hello, who are you?

Seeing that he was busy and it was inconvenient to shake hands, Kang Jianfei nodded at Wang Jing and said: Hello, I am Kang Jianfei, I have some work matters when I look for Uncle Tianlin.

Kang Jianfei?When Wang Jing heard this name, she almost stood up, making the baby in her arms cry.

Since the news that Kang Jianfei's manuscript fee of 500 yuan for 1,000 words yesterday reported on the front page headlines, Kang Jianfei's name has spread throughout Hong Kong.

Most newspapers verbally attacked Kang Jianfei, especially after the news that Kang Jianfei provided exclusively to the Oriental Daily came out, other newspapers and magazines cursed even more fiercely and unscrupulously.

Basically, they are criticizing the pornographic and vulgarity of "Xuan Qin" and not worthy of so much royalties, and also criticizing "Oriental Daily" for breaking the rules of the newspaper industry for sales, etc.

But no matter how much he scolds, except for a few defenders, ordinary Hong Kong citizens can only envy Kang Jianfei.

Many mainland tourists who have been smuggled into Hong Kong but have been unable to make a fortune have regarded Kang Jianfei as an idol of Ni Kuang.

Wang Jing is a top student in the Chinese Department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is now a screenwriter and is also a martial arts novel enthusiast.

Since the first day of the series "The Legend of Qin", he has been reading all the chapters without missing a single chapter, and is even more curious about the author of the novel.

After asking his wife to take her daughter away, Wang Jing made a free hand to shake hands with Kang Jianfei, and said with a smile: I have been looking back for a long time, my name is Wang Jing, and I am reading your "Looking for Qin".

Kang Jianfei glanced at the newspaper on the sofa. It was indeed the "Oriental Daily". He also praised: We are both, and I have also admired each other for a long time. But I have never had the chance to know each other.

Wang Jing was directing a TV series at this time, and her main job was to be a screenwriter, such as "Chu Liuxiang" that was just broadcast by TVB, and Wang Jing was one of the screenwriters.

This guy's screenwriter skills are actually far stronger than director skills. Like "The Rogue Tycoon", which he wrote independently two years later, is definitely a classic of the generation.

Since the two of them flatter each other and show a sense of mutual appreciation, the following chat will be very harmonious.

During the chat, Kang Jianfei roughly knew a little about Wang Jing's current situation.

His wife is Huang Yumei. Last year, this guy got so big that she had to get married with a girl.

Huang Yumei is currently in confinement, and Wang Jing is also writing scripts at home while taking care of her wife and daughter.

After half an hour of nonsense, Wang Jing finally asked: Is there anything wrong with A Fei looking for me Laodou?There is something wrong in Taiwan today, and he may not come back later.

Kang Jianfei took out the script of "Shanghai Bund" and said: This is the script I just wrote, and I plan to let Uncle Tianlin see it.

Don't mind me taking a look?Wang Jing was really curious about what kind of script Kang Jianfei would write.

Kang Jianfei handed over the script and said: It's okay.

Wang Jing has a very profound literary foundation. Seeing Kang Jianfei's super bad handwriting, he frowned and felt a little reluctant to see it.

Fortunately, writing scripts does not test the author's writing skills as well as writing novels. In addition, Kang Jianfei is also the author of "The Legend of Qin", so Wang Jing resisted the discomfort and continued to read them.

After watching half of the episode, Wang Jing kept converting the plot into a TV screen in her mind, and then she couldn't wait to turn it down.I only saw episode 6, Wang Tianlin, who was a little fatter than Wang Jing, came back from get off work.

Hey, A Fei, why are you here?Wang Tianlin was quite surprised when he saw Kang Jianfei.

After Kang Jianfei refused to accept Wang Tianlin's invitation and refused to join TVB as a contracted actor, Wang Tianlin was actually quite dissatisfied with Kang Jianfei, thinking that this young man wasted his kindness.

However, within a few days, "The Legend of Qin" caused a sensation in Hong Kong, and the author's signature was Kang Jianfei.

After Wu Chenggang confirmed that Kang Jianfei was this Kang Jianfei, Wang Tianlin's negative impression of Kang Jianfei disappeared suddenly. It turned out that the person refused to join TVB as an actor, not because he was ignorant of being polite, but because he was confident that he could do better.

Wang Tianlin came to Hong Kong with his elders in the 1940s, and worked as a director and other positions in printing, recording, scene recording, and assisting director. In 1950, he officially became a director and made movies.

In terms of director qualifications, he is even deeper than Li Hanxiang, Hu Jinquan and others, and is definitely a senior figure in the Hong Kong film and television industry.

After staying in Hong Kong for decades, this is the first time that Wang Tianlin meets such a unique person as Kang Jianfei. After Ni Kuang came to Hong Kong, he worked in a factory for several years, and then with the help and encouragement of Jin Yong, he gradually became famous and made a fortune.

As for Kang Jianfei, he made a huge name in just one month after coming to Hong Kong, making countless Hong Kong writers blush.

Wang Tianlin had already treated Kang Jianfei as a strange person at this time. Seeing him suddenly visiting his house, he was quite curious and surprised.

Kang Jianfei didn't dare to take it in front of Wang Tianlin, so he stood up and said: Didn't Uncle Tianlin say that day, can I give it to you after I write the script?The script has been written.

Wang Tianlin just said so casually at that time, but he didn't know that Kang Jianfei took it seriously and said in surprise: Have you written the script?

Wang Jing, who had been reading the script, then raised her head and said to Wang Tianlin: Dad, this script of Ah Fei is great. If it is filmed, it will definitely have a very high rating.

Wang Tianlin believes in his son's ability to appreciate scripts very much, because Wang Jing is a screenwriter himself, and he is a screenwriter who writes many high-rating dramas.

Half a month ago, if Kang Jianfei took out a script to let Wang Tianlin see it, he wouldn't even bother to take a look.

But now, Kang Jianfei still has the halo of the highest paid writer in Hong Kong, and his son also praised him, Wang Tianlin couldn't wait to take the script and look at it.

After watching only 3 episodes, Wang Tianlin put down the script and solemnly asked Kang Jianfei: Ah Fei, what are you going to deal with this script?

Kang Jianfei asked back: If "Shanghai Bund" was sold to TVB, how much can it be sold?

This... Wang Tianlin was a little confused.

If the wireless station had only 10,000 yuan for a script written by a newcomer before Kang Jianfei became famous; if the script was really good, it would be as high as 30,000 yuan.

But now it is different. Kang Jianfei is the writer with the highest royalties in Hong Kong, with a price of 30,000 yuan. Not to mention whether Kang Jianfei would agree, Wang Tianlin himself has no shame to speak.

Once the offer is too high, Wang Tianlin cannot get the consent of the station because the wireless station is extremely overwhelming in the production cost of the TV series.

Seeing that Wang Tianlin wanted to speak, Kang Jianfei said first: What about 100,000 yuan?

No, it's too expensive.Wang Tianlin shook his head repeatedly.In the current Hong Kong film and television industry, you can make a small-cost movie for 300,000 or 500,000 yuan, and buying a TV series for 100,000 yuan is too expensive.

Kang Jianfei asked: How much money did Uncle Lin think was appropriate that day?

Wang Tianlin thought for a while and said: At most, 50,000 yuan. No matter how high the price is, I have to ask the station to make the decision.

Kang Jianfei smiled and said: 50,000 is OK, but I have three requirements.

Wang Tianlin looked at his expression and knew that this kid was only planning to sell for 50,000 yuan, and just asked for a huge price.

However, Wang Tianlin was very curious about what request Kang Jianfei would make and said: What requirements are you going to talk about first.

Kang Jianfei said: First, I will choose the leading actor.

Wang Tianlin frowned. Kang Jianfei's request made him a little dissatisfied with what the screenwriter's intervene in the actor's work?

Who do you think will play the male and female protagonists better?

Wang Tianlin asked tentatively.

He had already decided in his heart that if Kang Jianfei wanted his friends to be the starring actor, he would firmly disagree. At worst, he would not film this TV series.

Kang Jianfei said: The male lead Xu Wenqiang, I recommend Chow Yun-fat to play; the female lead Feng Chengcheng, I recommend Zhao Yazhi to play; the male lead Ding Li, I recommend Lu Liang-wei to play.In addition, just give Hu Juncai, Tang Zhenye and Huang Minyi a few small supporting roles.

Wang Tianlin thought Kang Jianfei would let his friends play the leading role, but he didn't expect that he would only play a few small supporting roles.

As for Chow Yun-fat and Feng Chengcheng, Wang Tianlin thought about it and thought it was quite appropriate, so he agreed.

But who is that Lu Liangwei?

Wang Tianlin grabbed his scalp and said: Ding Li has a strong role. Where do you think of the actor Lu Liangwei?

Kang Jianfei said: I don’t know each other either. Hasn’t TVB been broadcasting "People in the Net" during this period?Lu Liangwei played a supporting role in "The Man in the Net". I think his image is very suitable for Ding Li.

Wang Tianlin nodded and said: I agree to this request, what about the second request?

Kang Jianfei said: The second requirement is to let my cousin Wu Chenggang be the lighting maker in "Shanghai Band".

Wang Tianlin was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't expect that this requirement was so simple.Wu Chenggang's lighting skills are already good, and asking him to be a lighting engineer is just a matter of Wang Tianlin's words.

Seeing that Wang Tianlin agreed, Kang Jianfei said again: The third requirement is that I want to be the assistant director of "Shanghai Bund".

puff!As soon as this said, Wang Jing, who was drinking water next to him, sprayed it out directly.

Although the assistant director is well-known as the director's assistant, it is actually the most thankless position in the entire crew!

Assistant director is the most basic position in the production department. He has a low status but a large workload. He should communicate and contact the props, clothing, drama affairs and other departments internally, and find external locations, car interceptions, people intercepting, etc. on-site control.

All shooting processes are the responsibilities of the assistant director, from the coordination of time with the actors to the use of a tissue, the assistant director must also make arrangements in advance. If there is any mistake, the object of being scolded.

Simply put, assistant directors can be described in twelve words: low status, heavy work, annoying, and low salary.

Generally speaking, people who are not particularly persevering will not be able to stand it if they stay in this position for a month.

Wang Tianlin asked incredibly surprised: Why do you want to be an assistant director?This job is very tiring, and you need to be experienced.