The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1120 - 1089: Choosing the Script

The first board meeting of Tang Dynasty Entertainment Company commenced.

It was a high-profile event, yet it was just a few people having a discussion in an office.

He Tiantian brought a lot of snacks, Yuan Hua and Qi Xiaoyan went to make coffee and tea.

Everything was ready, and they were just waiting for the meeting to begin.

When Tang Qian and Qi Zhengmin arrived, they saw such a harmonious atmosphere in the office.

"I see you’re not so much here for a meeting as you are for a gathering," Tang Qian said with a wry smile, thinking this bunch of directors was simply not up to the mark.

He Tiantian, seeing Qi Zhengmin, said with a beaming smile, "Zhengmin, you’re recovering well. Come, today is a rare occasion when we’re all free for a meeting. It’s not often we get together, so in addition to business, let’s enjoy each other’s company too."

"That’s great," Qi Zhengmin said with a smile, "I’m looking forward to it."

Tang Qian and Snake King exchanged looks, realizing that the women didn’t want to move and that they would probably have to double as waiters.

"Come on, we are just a private enterprise, and we are the bosses; we do whatever feels comfortable," Qi Xiaoyan said with a laugh, "Today, anything goes, speak your mind freely."

"Right," Yuan Hua said. "Let me throw out a topic to get the ball rolling. The beauty fashion magazine I’m responsible for is issued bi-monthly, and we’re already on the tenth issue. The sales of the latest issue have reached ten thousand copies. Generally, the subscription group consists of people with financial capability or those related to the entertainment industry. As of now, it’s already breaking even."

Jiang Wenwen’s clothing and the cosmetics represented by Wang Ying also saw increased sales thanks to the magazine.

"Wenwen, how about your side?" He Tiantian asked.

"My studio’s order volume has gone up even more. I’ve already started looking for a new office location to serve as a branch," Jiang Wenwen said. "Thanks to the publicity from the beauty magazine, our collaboration has been very successful, and it will definitely continue in the future."

Wang Ying smiled and said, "Same here, I’ve achieved good sales as well."

"That’s good to hear," He Tiantian nodded, not wanting the rest of the industries to suffer just because they were part of the in-house entertainment industry.

Tang Qian said with a smile, "It seems everyone is quite satisfied, and I have even more confidence to grow and strengthen our company. The reason I called you all here today is to hear your suggestions. I’m thinking of making a movie and have secured a few scripts. Take a look and see which one we should shoot."

Assistant Li placed several documents in front of each director, which were the quality scripts they had recently received, asking them to peruse and then select one.

He Tiantian and the others took a look; among them, two were love stories about educated youth, one was a Qing dynasty detective story, and another was a wuxia novel.

"Let’s not talk yet. Write down on paper which one you want to shoot, and we’ll see how everyone votes," Tang Qian said, wanting to see everyone’s genuine thoughts.

He Tiantian, Qi Xiaoyan, and the others did as instructed.

They all chose the wuxia novel.

"Ah?" Qi Zhengmin was somewhat surprised. "Why did you all choose the wuxia novel?"

Qi Xiaoyan laughed and said, "The Qing dynasty case-solving movie would be a bit too somber if we brought it to life. The two educated youth novels are also well written, but it’s somewhat premature to film those now. Though ten years have passed, that decade has left behind too much pain, and many people aren’t willing to face those ten years."

He Tiantian nodded and said, "I agree with Xiao Yan."

Wang Ying smiled and said, "Although I have never been a sent-down youth, I think that compared to those experiences, martial arts movies should be more popular. People also want to see films that promote justice and chivalry. The action scenes are lively and audiences enjoy watching them."

"Uh, I’m not well-versed in films, but if we make a film, I will design novel and attractive costumes based on the novel’s dynasty. That ten-year period had no sense of beauty, I don’t like it, so I choose martial arts," said Jiang Wenwen, speaking about what she was best at.

"Li Xian, what do you think?" Tang Qian looked at one of the only two men in the boardroom.

Snake King chuckled and said, "Big Brother Tang, when you shoot the martial arts film, let me play a role too. I’m very good at martial arts, and I’m not interested in anything else."

Tang Qian nodded and said, "Since everyone has chosen martial arts novels, then let’s settle on that. Li Xian, if you want to try and your martial arts are not bad, the lead role is yours."

"Then I’ll go back and think hard about how to play the role," said an excited Snake King. Gosh, this is interesting, to be able to act and record it for others to see.

After thinking it over, He Tiantian suggested, "Shooting a martial arts film is not our strong suit. How about we get in touch with the crews from Xiangjiang to come over and provide some guidance?"

"Mm-hmm, at that time, we’ll invite martial arts directors or directors from there. The plot of this novel is also very good; we can give it a try," said Tang Qian enthusiastically. "The shooting is expected to take three months, plus post-production, I estimate it can be released by New Year’s."

The Snake King pondered and said, "I’ve seen the martial arts directors from Xiangjiang, their actions are rather exaggerated, lacking the flowing grace of martial arts."

"Do you have any suggestions?" asked Tang Jian, looking at Li Xian.

Snake King smiled, glanced at the office which still had some space, and said, "Let me show everyone a set of boxing techniques and you tell me what you think."

"Huh?" Tang Qian was surprised. "I never would have guessed, Li Xian, that you’ve learned martial arts?"

"I’m pretty good," said Snake King. "Just watch..."

Snake King had studied many human martial arts and exhibited a Tai Chi set that was both firm and yielding.

Indeed, as Snake King had said, it flowed like clouds and water, very smooth.

He Tiantian’s eyes lit up and she said, "After the recent success of Shaolin Temple ignited Mount Song Shaolin, we can no longer continue filming it. We can film Tai Chi! It is also a treasure of our country. The name can be Tai Chi Grandmaster."

Tang Qian looked at the notebook in his hand, which indeed had some repetition with the previous Shaolin Temple, and said, "Tiantian is right, we indeed cannot make a martial arts film with Shaolin as the main theme; we need to find a new angle. The plot must also be thrilling and exciting."

"Exactly," He Tiantian nodded. "I even think Li Xian can be the protagonist, after all, his martial arts are so formidable."

Everyone pondered carefully and thought it was a good idea.

Tang Qian made the decision, "All right, we’ll film Tai Chi and focus on Zhang Sanfeng! Regarding the script, I’ll have someone revise it thoroughly to ensure a brilliant script is produced. As for the martial arts director, since Li Xian can do it, let’s have Li Xian do it; save where we can."

"Sure, Big Brother Tang, I will do my best," Snake King said excitedly, fitting his desires perfectly as he wasn’t tired and only wanted to try more.

"Since it’s settled, then I will research materials and make sure to produce elegant and stylish costumes," Jiang Wenwen declared. "To dress up our little cousin even more handsomely."

"Thanks, Sister Wenwen," Snake King gratefully said. This really is so interesting, far more so than the Demon Realm.

Having settled on the most important matter of the day, they next moved on to the work plan and arrangements for the second half of the year, which were all approved by the board.