Chapter 190 In Chinese Classics (Ch 190)

Entering the new year,

The development of the studio also began to get on the right track. After the beginning of the year, Chen Yuwen has been recruiting people.

Gradually set up the public relations department, publicity department, finance department, brokerage department and other departments,

When Qi Jia came back, he found that the studio, which had only four people before the New Year, now had more than twenty people sitting in it.

“Why, does it look like there’s a lot of potential?”

Seeing Qi Jia looking outside, Chen Yuwen seemed to have guessed what he was thinking and said with a smile,

Unexpectedly, Qi Jia shook his head and said with emotion,

“No, I just thought it would be nice if they could pay me if I worked here.”

Chen Yuwen opened his mouth, and was speechless for a moment.

Just when she was about to explode with anger, the receptionist came and knocked on the door.

“Brother Qi, the guests have arrived and are waiting in the reception room.”

“Okay, I understand.” Qi Jia nodded and said to Chen Yuwen, “Then you go ahead and I’ll go talk to him.”

After leaving Chen Yuwen’s office, Qi Jia went directly to the reception room. As soon as he entered the door,

The bald man who was sitting on the sofa stood up when he heard the door open.

He took the lead and extended his hand to Qi Jia, smiling warmly,

“Hello Qi Jia, I’m sorry I just couldn’t wait any longer, so I came to see you first.”

Zhang Kunpeng’s words were sincere and heartfelt. Ever since Chen Yuwen contacted him a few years ago,

After hearing Qi Jia’s proposal about the “Chinese Cultural IP” plan, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

I wish I could sleep with Qi Jia and let him tell me his thoughts in detail.

“I’m sorry, Editor Zhang, you’ve taken the trouble to come here. Please sit down and let’s talk slowly.” Qi Jia smiled and shook hands with Zhang Kunpeng, asking him to sit down.

After Zhang Kunpeng sat down, his eyes were attracted by the two notebooks in Qi Jia’s hand, and he couldn’t wait to ask,

“Qi Jia, is what you’re holding in your hand the script for the variety show and film adaptation of traditional culture that you told me about on the phone before?”

“Yes.” Qi Jia didn’t beat around the bush and handed him both notebooks. He smiled and said, “Editor Zhang, take a look first. We’ll talk after you finish reading.”

Zhang Kunpeng was not polite. He took it and started reading it carefully.

Qi Jia gave him two scripts, one for variety show and the other for film and television.

The name of the variety show’s script is “China in Classics”.

Qi Jia plans to start with cultural classics, because as the saying goes, “Poetry and books are passed down from generation to generation, and farming and reading are passed down from generation to generation.”

The classics carry the long history of Chinese culture for 5,000 years, and it is most appropriate to use it as the opening chapter of the Chinese cultural IP.

Qi Jia’s idea is to let a modern scholar travel back to ancient times and meet the authors of every classic cultural work.

Through this form of dialogue between time and space, and the use of the “drama + film and television” performance method, the audience can feel the charm of classics and make the classics “come alive.”

This idea is very grand. Qi Jia originally planned to polish the script slowly by himself.

But after that dinner, Mr. Li Xuejian revealed to him the attitude of the higher-ups.

In addition, the fact that Zhang Ruonan was arranged to go on a blind date made him feel that he should act faster.

The reason why he found Zhang Kunpeng was thanks to Boss Yang. According to Yang Mi, Zhang Kunpeng is not only a famous screenwriter and cultural planner,

He has been committed to promoting excellent traditional culture and has participated in the writing and directing of many variety shows and dramas about Chinese culture.

For example, “China in Stories”, “Book of Documents”, “Tao Te Ching”, “Chu Ci”, etc.

What’s even more interesting is that he resigned from the system years ago and is now a free man, which just happens to meet Qi Jia’s requirements, so this meeting took place.

Compared with variety show planning, film and television scripts are relatively easy.

The name of the movie script is “Escape from the British Museum”.

The story tells about many Chinese cultural relics that were looted by the British and have been displaced ever since.

One day, a jade pot made by a craftsman in later generations and presented to the British Museum was transformed into a human form.

He escaped from the British Museum, carrying with him many Chinese cultural relics and his nostalgia for his homeland.

On the way, he met an independent photographer, Zhang Yongan. With the help of Zhang Yongan, Xiao Yuhu successfully returned to China.

After touring and experiencing the culture of his homeland, Xiao Yuhu told the cultural relics at home about the overseas cultural relics’ longing for their old friends.

After completing the task, the small jade pot returned to the British Museum.

Looking forward to the day when I can return home with many Chinese cultural relics in broad daylight.

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I don’t know how long it took, but although Zhang Kunpeng had finished reading the two scripts, he still held them in his hands and was reluctant to put them down.

He looked at Qi Jia and said excitedly,

“The ideas of the two scripts are so great that they simply astound me!”

Zhang Kunpeng’s tone was exaggerated, but judging from his expression, he didn’t seem to be lying.

After drinking the tea in front of him, he continued,

“The story of the movie script is already complete, and we just need to perfect the lines, storyboards and other details in the later stage.

I am more concerned about the script of “China in Classics”. Qi Jia, why did you only write one episode? “

Qi Jia smiled reservedly, refilled his teacup with tea, and then spoke,

“I don’t have enough time. My schedule this year is too tight, and I don’t have time to polish the subsequent story of “China in Classics”.”

Zhang Kunpeng showed surprise on his face, and he asked eagerly: “What do you think of me? Let me help you write the rest of the story.”

When asking this question, Zhang Kunpeng’s tone was filled with a hint of nervousness and trepidation. He really liked this book too much.

That’s why he couldn’t wait to put forward the request that he wanted to complete! But he was afraid that Qi Jia would not agree.

Unexpectedly, Qi Jia didn’t even think about it and said readily: “Of course.”

Zhang Kunpeng was overjoyed, but the next second, he heard Qi Jia say: “As long as Editor Zhang is willing…”

“I do!”

“Hurry up and bring me the contract. I can’t wait to start working.”

Before Qi Jia could finish speaking, Zhang Kunpeng interrupted him anxiously.

Qi Jia was stunned. It was the first time he saw someone who was so eager to go to work.

He took out his cell phone and sent a message to Chen Yuwen, asking her to come over and discuss the contract with Zhang Kunpeng.

After sending the message, he talked to Zhang Kunpeng about the production cost of “China in Classics”.

According to Zhang Kunpeng’s experience, in order to achieve the effect Qi Jia mentioned,

It requires a combination of many stage technologies, such as AR, surround screen projection, real-time tracking, etc.

There is also the cost of hiring actors, so the production cost for one episode is conservatively estimated to be 40 million!

Hearing about the fee, Qi Jia nodded. He had expected this and was not too surprised.

“Brother Peng, please continue to improve the first episode of the story I wrote.

I have contacted a production team, please contact them.

Let’s shoot the story of the first episode of the first season first.”

Hearing Qi Jia’s request, Zhang Kunpeng was stunned and asked in confusion,

“Don’t you write it all out before filming it?”

Qi Jia shook his head and explained patiently,

“Our cultural variety show format is relatively new, and I don’t know if the market will accept it.

We will shoot one episode first to test the waters, and then we will adjust the subsequent stories based on the feedback.”

There is another reason Qi Jia didn’t mention, which is that there is not enough money. Even if Boss Yang is involved, it is still not enough.

He planned from the beginning to shoot one episode first to let the brands see the effect.

Only in this way will they be willing to pay for the sponsorship.

“Okay, I understand.”

Zhang Kunpeng just asked casually. He also wanted to see the results of the filming as soon as possible, so he agreed.

Seeing Chen Yuwen and his personnel coming to discuss the contract, Qi Jia left first.

After leaving the reception room, he took the elevator directly to Boss Yang’s place, ready to talk to her about the investment in “China in Classics”.