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The filming process of the MV for "Free Like the Wind" went smoothly.

Xiang Nan's acting skills are not a problem at all, and Zeng Lai is also a powerful artist. Although it is the first time for the two to work together, the cooperation is still very good.

As for director Huo Jianqi, Xiang Nan has worked with him before, and has a certain foundation, which naturally facilitates the shooting of the MV.

However, Xiang Nan still noticed that Director Huo seemed to have something on his mind and kept frowning.

"Director Huo, why are you worried about something?" Xiang Nan asked curiously, "Can you tell me, maybe I can help you."

Huo Jianqi sighed, "Oh, it's all about money."

It turned out that he was planning a movie with someone, the script had already been written, the main actors had been decided, and the filming started as soon as the funds arrived. Unfortunately, the funding just couldn't be found.

In 1993, the film industry was reformed, and unified purchase and sales were abolished, and each film studio was responsible for its own profits and losses. As a result, many film studios are in trouble.

The well-known Hujiang Animation Film Studio, Changchun Film Studio, Emei Film Studio, Zhujiang Film Studio, etc., all owed high debts due to perennial losses.

In Changchun Studio alone, the accumulated debts in 1997 reached 30 million, and it was on the verge of bankruptcy. Therefore, they have no funds to make new films.

After Xiang Nan heard about his difficulties, he nodded to express his understanding.

"Director Huo, don't worry, there must be a way for the car to reach the mountain, and you will definitely find the funds." He comforted, "By the way, what's the name of your movie?"

"'That Mountain, That Man, That Dog'." Huo Jianqi replied.

When Xiang Nan heard this, he was taken aback.

He had heard of this movie before, and it was praised as "the purest movie in the 90s", and it was also included in the list of "good movies that were missed in those years".

It is said that after the filming of the film, none of the copies could be sold, and it was directly sold to the CCTV movie channel at a price of 400,000 yuan. Overseas copyright is only $80,000.

However, after this movie was introduced to Dongying, it caused a huge sensation and achieved a box office of 800 million yen. It set a record for the highest box office of a mainland film in Japan.

To be honest, investing in this movie is quite a loss. No matter how much money you invest, you may end up with a net loss. But having said that, if you star in such an excellent art film, it can be used to win awards.

Like those traffic stars, who once got together to star in art films, didn't they just want to gild themselves, so that they could gain a reputation as an acting school and a powerful school. There are even artists who spend a lot of money to buy awards for themselves.

And "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is a really good film, and acting in it may really win several awards for myself. The goods are genuine at a fair price, and children are not deceived.

Thinking of this, Xiang Nan said to Huo Jianqi, "Director Huo, look for funds carefully. If there is really no one to invest, then I am willing to bring funds into the group."

Huo Jianqi was taken aback, then asked excitedly, "Xiao Yuan, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course." Xiang Nan nodded, "If a movie can make you worry so much, it must be a good movie. I am willing to support you!"

"But, there is a possibility of losing money." Huo Jianqi hesitated.

Now in mainland movies, except for Feng Xiaogang's Lunar New Year films, almost none of them can make money. "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" is a purely literary film, and it is even less likely to be a hit at the box office.

And the total cost of this movie is at least two million yuan. Even for a popular singer like Xiang Nan, this is not a small amount, he is really embarrassed to cheat others.

"I know." Xiang Nan nodded, "Your movie, as soon as you hear the name, doesn't seem to be able to sell money. But it doesn't matter, I'm doing it for art, as long as the movie is good."

"Have you really thought it through?" Huo Jianqi further confirmed.

Xiang Nan nodded.

"Okay, a word from a gentleman, and a quick whip." Huo Jianqi also nodded.

...

The MV for "Free Like the Wind" took three days to shoot, and Xiang Nan and Zeng Lai finally got to know each other well.

And after these few days of contact, he can sort of understand why Zeng Lai has good looks and acting skills, but he just isn't popular.

The reason is that she is too Buddhist.

To cooperate with such a popular singer as Xiang Nan, she didn't say that she was more proactive, and she refused his invitation one after another. Xiang Nan was slightly upset when he was pouted many times.

As the saying goes, if an artist wants to be popular, he needs three points of ability, six points of luck, and one point of noble support.

No matter how great Zeng Lai is, but one lacks luck and two lacks noble people, it is not surprising that he is not popular.

But the more indifferent she was, the more Xiang Nan became interested in her.

In response to that sentence, those who cannot get are always in trouble, and those who are favored have nothing to fear.

...

After the production of the "Free Like the Wind" MV was completed, it was broadcast on major TV stations soon, and once it was broadcast, it immediately caused a sensation.

On the one hand, this song is really nice and is very popular among young people; on the other hand, Huang Jianqi's MV is also really well shot, making people feel emotional and a little bit sad.

Therefore, the song quickly exploded and quickly became popular, becoming a standard feature for promotions in street supermarkets, grocery stores, noodle restaurants, and two-dollar stores.

After the release of this song, Mai Miao Records also officially held an order meeting, inviting record dealers from all over the world to cooperate. At the order meeting, the album "Free as the Wind" was well received.

One and a half million sets of tapes alone have been ordered, and 300,000 sets of CDs have been ordered, which is another two million sales. Such a sales volume also made Mai Miao Records very excited.

On the one hand, the album sells well and the company can make more money. In this way, more artists can be signed, and the development will grow stronger; on the one hand, the album sells well, and it can also boost the company's reputation, making more and more singers interested in the company.

"Yuan Shuai, you are our savior." Song Bing said to Xiang Nan with a smile.

"I don't dare to be a savior." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said, "I just hope that I am not a shooting star."

"Don't worry, with your talent, you will never become a shooting star." Song Bing said with a smile, "By the way, I intend to help you hold a concert, what do you think?"

"A concert?! Hang!" Xiang Nan waved his hands when he heard this.

Leaving aside the fact that holding a concert requires all kinds of approvals and procedures, it is enough to drive people crazy. Even if there is a real concert, there may not be people buying tickets. In the 1990s, the performance market in the mainland was still poor, and people were not willing to spend money to watch concerts.

If there is a concert, but there is no one to support it, then it will be too bad.

"Don't worry, I believe it will be possible with your popularity." Song Bing said with a smile, "Yuan Shuai, just let me try."

"That's fine, try it if you want, but don't look for me for losing money." Xiang Nan laughed.

Song Bing nodded.