Li Yi was indeed a little confused. God knew it was just right. What a damn curiosity!

Of course, he could understand. After all, if it had been more than ten or twenty years ago, everyone would have been vying for this kind of quota, but it is really different now.

Domestic directors with some ability don't care too much about this kind of thing.

The key point is that today is not the past. In the early years, everyone was very fond of making co-production films, thinking that they would be internationally popular and have a huge market. However, as co-production films hit the market one after another, everyone has long been sold out.

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So in recent years, let alone co-productions in Asia, there have been a lot fewer co-productions between Hollywood and the Mainland.

Because everyone knows that it is too difficult to balance the East and the West.

Another thing is, the domestic market can support the food supply, so why bother looking far away?

Therefore, co-production films are no longer popular, and their influence is not as good as it used to be.

Li Yi really had no idea.

After all, he had just finished working on "A Chinese Ghost Story" and immediately followed it up with "A Better Tomorrow." How could he have so much inspiration?

"Then what should we do? Didn't you agree to Director Zhao?" Mu Qing asked.

"Cold salad! Besides, none of the donkeys in the production team are used like this! I have to take a break, right?" Li Yi didn't pay much attention.

Although Zhao Guangming said that, he didn't fully agree to it. He was vaccinated. If you really can't get anything out at that time, you can't blame yourself, right?

What Li Yi didn't expect was that he wanted to be a salty fish and didn't take this matter too seriously, but he couldn't help but underestimate his influence.

Zhao Guangming naturally knew that Li Yi would not pay too much attention to this matter, so he had to do his work.

So, soon, the news spread.

As a result, the Sino-Korean co-production project that was originally ignored suddenly became a hot topic.

Many people even came to inquire whether the news was true. Although Li Yi did not have any inspiration for the time being, he could not deny it and could only call Zhao Guangming to complain.

"What do you think these people think? Why are they all caring about this all of a sudden? Didn't they care before?" Li Yi was puzzled.

But Mu Qing, as a bystander, understood very well.

"Maybe it's because everyone thinks this is a weather vane, right?" Mu Qing guessed.

"Wind vane?" Li Yi frowned, but he understood the next moment.

It can be said that no one would object to Li Yi being the leader of domestic films.

Because the facts are before our eyes.

"A Chinese Ghost Story" became a hit, and a lot of similar projects were approved soon after.

"A Better Tomorrow" became a hit, and now there are many related Jianghu movies and gangster-themed projects being approved.

It can be said that to a certain extent, Li Yi's movies indeed have the feeling of leading the trend in the film and television industry.

And this time, Li Yi actually participated in the Sino-South Korean co-production project that has always been ignored. Naturally, people have to wonder if there is something in it.

Even senior brother Tang Lu called specifically to ask: "Do you think the co-production film is going to work?"

"No, senior brother, that's not the case for you, is it? The market over there at Bangzi is a big deal, and you don't lack projects, so why are you asking about this?" Li Yi was also a little irritated during this period, but he was worried about it.

Tang Lu, who was the first to speak to him, still respected him very much.

However, what he said is indeed true. Tang Lu is considered a famous director in China and has no shortage of film contracts. Moreover, co-productions are not that easy to get.

For Tang Lu, it was completely a matter of seeking the far distance at the expense of the near.

"It's not me. This is not what my boy asked me to inquire about. Just tell the truth. Is there any secret here?" Tang Lu asked curiously.

"You didn't ask Director Zhao?" Li Yi asked.

"I asked Director Zhao. You know, people in their system never say everything, they always say half and keep half!" Tang Lu said helplessly.

Li Yi understood this.

Moreover, this matter was originally done by Zhao Guangming, just to build momentum with Li Yi. Of course, he couldn't really tell the reason.

"Tang Jun, you can give it a try, but I don't really recommend it." Li Yi thought about it and told the truth.

"Why?" Tang Lu was confused.

"If it was before, I think Tang Jun could give it a try. Rare things are worth more. At this year's exchange meeting, the co-production film was hastily released, and the result was not ideal, so the exchange meeting will naturally be cancelled.

But now, there are so many directors outside who want a piece of the pie. At next year’s exchange meeting, some resources will definitely be allocated to support co-productions. But there are more monks than meat. Tang Jun can compete with those old directors.

"?" Li Yi explained.

"That's true, but are you sure that resources will be allocated to the exchange meeting next year?" Tang Lu asked curiously.

"Not sure, but that's what Director Zhao probably meant. But now, the situation is different. Before, there were only three or two kittens, but now everyone wants to take advantage of this wave of bonuses, so it's not so easy to argue.

"Li Yi said with a smile.

"I understand, that's right, but what's the situation on your side?" Tang Lu asked.

"Me? I don't even have a single horoscope. I also have a headache. However, there are so many people rushing to get a spot now. So, there won't be much difference whether I am or not." Li Yi thought about this.

It doesn’t seem like it’s a bad thing for me!

"You, how can there be no big difference? Since Director Zhao has released the news, he wants to confirm this matter. There is no way you can escape!" Tang Lu shook his head.

"Isn't that true?" Li Yi frowned.

"Why not? You are still making preparations. You may not care about Director Zhao, but what about the higher-level leaders? Do you think that Director Zhao's information is released to his colleagues, but if you ignore it, the leaders will also hear it.

"." Tang Lu said meaningfully.

Li Yi's eyes widened immediately. Sure enough, people in the system like Zhao Guangming have one set of tricks after another! If Tang Lu hadn't reminded him, Li Yi really wouldn't have thought of this.

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This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! For Zhao Guangming, everyone is an old friend, and we will not be unhappy because of a movie. But if Li Yi lets the pigeon go, it is not letting the pigeon go to Zhao Guangming, but

It's a pigeon to let the leaders above.

Although Li Yi's status is not bad, because of this, he doesn't want to offend others for nothing, right?

And he is also a leader at the level of Zhao Guangming’s immediate boss.

Li Yi's face immediately turned bitter. He really wanted to slap himself. Why should he eat melon when he had nothing to do?

"Thank you, senior brother, for bringing it up. If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have thought about it!" Li Yi said sincerely.

"Your thanks are a bit sincere. I won't accept empty talk!" Tang Lu actually made a joke on the phone.

"Ah?" Li Yi looked confused.

"Ahem, how about letting Xiaojun help you when the time comes?" Tang Lu coughed twice and said.

Li Yi immediately laughed, secretly lamenting how pitiful the hearts of parents in the world are.

This was the first time Tang Lu made a request to Li Yi, but for Tang Jun's sake, this was understandable.

Although Tang Lu is considered the number one figure in the industry, it depends on who he is compared with. Compared with a top director like Li Yi, there is really no comparison.

Naturally, Li Yi would not refuse to agree to such a request.

"Okay, I will let you know when I have an idea and you can ask him to come over." Li Yi said with a smile.

"Thank you!" Tang Lu said seriously.

Don't think it's just to help Li Yida, but at least he can be called an assistant director. For a new director like Tang Jun, this is definitely a huge qualification.

After all, not just anyone can be the assistant director on Li Yi's crew.

In fact, Li Yi reciprocated the favor. In the early years, Tang Lu did help him a lot, and he never asked for it. It was a rare request, but it was for his own son. Li Yi naturally would not refuse.

After hanging up the phone from Tang Lu, Li Yi felt more and more unhappy the more he thought about it.

So he immediately picked up the phone and called Zhao Guangming.

"I said, Director Zhao, are you too unkind?" Li Yi said as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Why am I not being kind?" Zhao Guangming pretended not to know, with an innocent tone.

"Haha, Director Zhao, you released the news in advance that I was going to make a China-South Korea co-production. Aren't you trying to trick me?" Li Yi said angrily.

"Why did this trick you? Didn't you agree?" Zhao Guangming still acted like I didn't know anything, but asked instead.

"Just ask, will the leader know about this? Also, when did I promise you? I just said that I have to think about it, aren't you forcing me?" Li Yi said speechlessly.

"Well...it's hard work for those who can do it, and it's also good for you!" Zhao Guangming immediately knew that he couldn't pretend to be stupid anymore, but he still reacted quickly, with a shy face.

said.

"Then I really thank you!" Li Yi said angrily.

"No! It's just a piece of cake. However, you really have to be careful about this matter, because I know you will take action, so the specifications of the exchange meeting may continue to be raised. If you can release a satellite, the benefits will be yours."

Zhao Guangming said in a tone that said you have made a profit.

What else could Li Yi do? Although he was quite unhappy, I have to say that what Zhao Guangming said was indeed the truth.

"Okay, I'll do my best!" Li Yi sighed.
To be continued...