Read Novel Full Chapter 987: Should Xiao He be sent abroad to develop his career?
Chapter 987: Should Xiao He be sent abroad to develop his career?
While Xiao He was puzzled, the head of the Shield Curtain branch was also quite puzzled.
Greeting the person who was already waiting for him in the office, the head of the department bowed and smiled, wondering to himself why this person had come to them in person, while saying very respectfully, "Sir, we have temporarily suspended all related work as you requested. The film's release and promotion are now proceeding normally in theaters. If you have any plans for the future, you can tell us, and I will have someone take care of them immediately."
"Oh, okay, just withdraw everything. We don't need to do those other things anymore."
The person dressed as a secretary pushed up their glasses and spoke very casually, showing no embarrassment or awkwardness at being suddenly interrupted halfway through the execution of the plan; even their voice was light and airy.
It's as if all the previous setups and plot holes for "Time Confrontation" were just trivial matters.
However, for them, this was probably a small matter. They could simply ask questions and assign the task to their subordinates without much concern.
The person in charge seemed somewhat regretful that their series of arrangements had fallen through, and asked very tactfully, "Although there were some minor troubles before, we can guarantee that the film will not make any splash in the overseas market. As long as you agree, sir, we can handle all of these things. Is there something we did wrong in withdrawing this arrangement now?"
"snort."
The secretary simply smiled and said, "Your assessment of Xiao He is far too inaccurate, terribly wrong. So I think those arrangements are probably useless. It's better to cut your losses early to avoid making more mistakes. After all, you still need to maintain a relatively good working relationship with him in the future..."
The person in charge was taken aback, not expecting such a response.
This attitude, almost tantamount to pointing a finger at you and calling you useless, left the person's face flushing red and then pale, unable to utter a single word in rebuttal. So the person in charge could only stammer, "What...what could Xiao He possibly have? Isn't he just an actor? And that one tech company he owns—"
Before he could finish speaking, his secretary raised her hand to interrupt him: "Alright, you don't need to know any more."
The person in charge immediately fell silent.
Indeed, although Shield Screen is a top global film and television company, and he holds a high position within the company, everyone knows that there is another group of people overseeing them.
If you want to make a living, you have to be mindful of the whims of those people on Wall Street.
Otherwise, let alone work and current life, they might not even know how they died.
“Now you need to create a project specifically for the actor Xiao He and invite him to Hollywood to film it,” the secretary said. “Of course, if possible, you should invite him to come here long-term.”
"Um?"
The person in charge was stunned, completely unable to understand the thoughts of those above him.
Why do they keep criticizing one minute and praising the next?
Guys, give me a straight answer!
Moreover, with "Time Standoff" currently a global phenomenon, it would be quite difficult for them to bring the actors over to film the movie.
The secretary stood up, patted the head of the department on the shoulder, and said meaningfully, "Don't worry, this is a very simple matter. You can definitely handle it. As long as he can come to the United States, you don't need to worry about the rest."
Shield is a globally renowned film franchise, a top-tier IP, and boasts numerous top-notch production teams. It can easily amass astronomical fortunes for an ordinary star. With such fame and prestige, anyone with a bit of ambition would not want to miss out.
Although the person in charge felt that this task was not difficult, he was cautious about this new task because the previous mission had failed inexplicably. He said conservatively, "We will do our best and will arrange the best script and investment."
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On the other hand, with the release of "Time and Space Standoff" to great acclaim, Xiao He and others began to travel frequently, keeping him extremely busy. He had no time to pay attention to the "ulterior motives" of those foreign companies. Even the invitation and project cooperation sent by Shield Screen Company to Linghui Entertainment were temporarily put on hold by Lin Cheng.
Because the invitation from Shield Screen is just one of countless invitations recently, if Xiao He wanted, his schedule could actually be booked until next year. So no matter the size of the company or project invitation, these can only be put on the waiting list. Only after Xiao He and his agent finish this busy period can they personally confirm them.
Compared to these, director Zhuang Hongyi's invitation was the simplest and most direct, bypassing the waiting time of others and handing the invitation directly to Xiao He.
Xiao Heren had already arrived in Rong City and had just finished a roadshow event.
He wasn't too surprised to receive Zhuang Hongyi's call. He first smiled and accepted Zhuang's congratulations and praise for their film. Then he listened to Zhuang explain the main purpose of his call.
First of all, the post-production of "Long" is already being accelerated, and if nothing unexpected happens, the official release will probably be in the first half of this year.
Xiao He was aware of this.
Secondly, there's news about "Phantom Thieves 3" and the final season of "Sumiya".
"Are these two films finally going to be scheduled?" Xiao He was somewhat emotional when he heard the news. "Time flies. I remember that'Strange 2' was the box office champion last year. I wonder if we can ride that wave of luck this year."
Last year, "The Thieves 2" was the box office champion during the Spring Festival. This year, it was released a year later, and coincidentally, it was released at a different time than their "Time Warp," so the two did not have to compete for the box office market.
In a way, this can be considered pretty lucky?
Zhuang Hongyi jokingly added, "Luckily, it didn't happen to coincide with your movie, otherwise the box office pressure would have been immense. I don't want to lose my hair from staying up so long."
Xiao He sighed helplessly, "Director Zhuang, are you sure we're not in Versailles? People don't need to be so modest."
Who is avoiding whose sharp edge?
The Phantom Thief series has already become a franchise, so its box office potential is not bad.
If they were to run into the Phantom Thief series, Xiao He and his team would have no choice but to face them head-on.
However, the box office results may not be as good as this year.
The films released during the same period this year's Spring Festival were quite mediocre, with almost no other works able to directly stand out and compete with "Time Standoff".
Therefore, it's natural that some people will mock it, saying that "Time Warp" only got lucky this year. If it were any other year with a battle of the titans, not many people would praise it.
In response to these comments, Xiao He replied, "Ah, yes, yes, you're all right. I'm just lucky, so what?"
If you're so capable, why don't you choose a time when your competitors are struggling and dominate the top spot?
If your competitors are failing, and you're failing too, who can you blame?
"Haha, that's why I've come to find you again."
Zhuang Hongyi laughed on the other end, "We'll be counting on you guys for next year's Spring Festival film season!"