"You..."
Hearing Qin Xuan's familiar words, and looking at Li Qingwan, who was moved to tears beside him, Feng Kuzi finally realized.
Qin Xuan was standing up for Li Qingwan!
But the other party was strong now, and he was weak, and the future direction was still unclear.
So Feng Kuzi forcibly suppressed the urge to smash his wine glass and said to Qin Xuan with a smile, "Hey, Qin Gongzi, Old Feng has learned from your words!"
"Then please feel free to interact more. My door is always open to you."
"No matter when, we'll do as we agreed today!"
Although he could feel how gloomy Feng Kuzi's expression would be after turning around, Qin Xuan still admired these old hands who had been in the film and television industry for so many years.
He knew how to assess the situation and wouldn't lose his mind over temporary gains or losses.
At the same time, he had no bottom line and could make the greatest sacrifices at any time for profit.
Therefore, whether it was the period when Chinese cinema was gradually flourishing, or the later period when it was merged and polluted by capital, such people could thrive.
They could even occasionally shoot one or two globally acclaimed masterpieces.
This ability was truly something ordinary people didn't have.
It was a pity that Qin Xuan was not interested in them at all.
It wasn't that Qin Xuan didn't want to use them appropriately.
It was just that after using them, the trouble they brought would be much greater than not using them.
Since that was the case, it was better to start from scratch and build his own team.
After Feng Kuzi left, the number of people looking for Qin Xuan also finally decreased.
Even the great director Feng Kuzi had suffered a setback at his hands, so others didn't think they were more capable than Feng Kuzi.
What's more, this Qin Xuan was like a hedgehog, basically刺ing anyone he met. Instead of blindly offending and getting hurt, it was better to let the other party do what they wanted to do first, and then make plans.
"Boss, this is Brother Hua, and this is Brother Jing."
"They highly recognize your vision and are deeply impressed by everything you've just done."
"So they've decided to join our filming for free."
"To film this epoch-making sci-fi work with you and me!"
Although they had just met, Guo Fan was still very excited when he mentioned the two superstars.
These two were well-known actors in China, not only having countless excellent films and television shows to their names, but also having excellent character.
Let alone rumors, they didn't even have a single scandal. They perfectly met Qin Xuan's casting criteria.
Qin Xuan was also extremely familiar with these two superstars.
It could be said that he grew up watching their movies, so he naturally had no objections.
"However, we can't be so casual about the remuneration."
"Whether it's for the two of them or other actors, as long as they work normally, their remuneration should not be lacking."
"Although it won't be as inflated as it was in the past capital era, we absolutely cannot let the actors who believe in us be disheartened."
"Then everything will be as Mr. Qin says."
Hearing Qin Xuan's words, Hua Zai and Jing Ge exchanged glances, their eyes filled with excitement.
They knew that Qin Xuan's words were not just empty talk.
And as long as he was here, the future of Chinese cinema might really have a chance to return to the right track and produce more excellent works!
Since both sides had clear intentions, Hua Zai and Jing Ge did not argue with Qin Xuan any further.
After thanking Qin Xuan, they also introduced him to many good actors whom they believed had both excellent character and acting skills.
Qin Xuan naturally accepted all these actors.
Because most of the people these two knew were old faces on screen, their acting skills were unquestionable.
And if they were introduced by these two, their character must also be impeccable.
Therefore, for those who had companies, Qin Xuan tried his best to offer the best treatment. For those who were not signed with companies, he directly signed them under his name, waiting to be activated at any time.
Finally, there were some issues with the script shooting, which Qin Xuan did not participate in further.
Unexpectedly, Li Qingwan refused the role of the female lead and wanted to play a supporting role.
She said that her path had been too rigid over the years, and it was time to broaden her acting range.
Qin Xuan naturally respected the choice of the person involved.
"Alright, let's put a temporary end to today's discussion."
"The roads are slippery in the snow, so please be careful on your way back."
"As for Guo Fan and Xiao Song,"
"You don't need to go back to the hotel. You can stay at my courtyard."
After confirming the preliminary concept, it was basically late at night outside.
Everyone ate and drank their fill in the banquet hall, but they encountered heavy snowfall outside, the first snow of winter in the capital.
Hua Zai and Jing Ge, among others, had come specifically for the film festival, so their accommodation was close to the venue.
However, Guo Fan and Xiao Song had chosen the latter between convenience and saving money.
There was no other way. Those who could come to the film festival were all somewhat famous. If he didn't reserve the limited funds for them, then "Wandering Blue Star" might never be filmed.
After bidding farewell, Hua Zai and Jing Ge waved to everyone in the snow.
Xiao Song was responsible for taking a taxi, while Guo Fan continued to study the feasibility of the script.
"Hmm? Why does the dignified leading actress also have to take a taxi home?"
Seeing Li Qingwan waiting for a car in the snow like them, Qin Xuan asked curiously.
Li Qingwan smiled easily upon hearing this, with a hint of playfulness and a hint of helplessness, "Didn't I leave with nothing when I terminated the contract before?"
"Now I'm penniless. Forget about a car, I've only just rented a place to live."
"Hey, boss, from today onwards, I'm a signed artist of Tianlong Media. Is it too much to ask for an advance on my salary?"
"Of course!"
Qin Xuan was surprised. He didn't expect this girl to have such courage.
"Guo Fan, Guo Fan, quickly give Qingwan..."
"Oh, I'm just kidding!"
Seeing that Qin Xuan was actually going to ask Guo Fan to advance her salary, Li Qingwan chuckled. The helplessness she had just felt dissipated with the mist in front of her.
"Although I left with nothing, I still have some money to live on."
"Once the deposit arrives in a few days, I, Li Qingwan, will be a good person again."
Li Qingwan's expression was relaxed, and her tone was very playful, completely different from her previous image.
But Qin Xuan felt Li Qingwan's past determination in this relaxation.
After all, she didn't know that she would be chosen by him today to participate in "Wandering Blue Star."
She also didn't know that the Junhua ban order, which was like an imperial decree in the past, would be broken by him.
But even so, she still decisively withdrew from Junhua Entertainment for her own principles.
Even if she would lose everything she had, even if she might never be able to make a comeback in the future.
The suppression and struggle involved, perhaps only Li Qingwan herself could truly understand.