RBCT Chapter 87 Their eyes are like revolvers
Chapter 87 Their eyes are like revolvers
The mother and son got into a car driven by an FFF company driver. Secretary Lin sat in the passenger seat, looking at the documents in her hand, but her ears were perked up to listen to the conversation in the back.
Kang Woo-jin is the type of person who acts on his thoughts immediately. Although he is somewhat introverted, he uses all his intelligence on serious matters.
He plans to finish filming the mockumentary film he's currently working on, and then make a movie about a virus-infected zombie in China. The previous "Seoul Station" was too slow, so he might as well write one himself to open up the domestic market.
Jiang Jingshu has always been supportive, and the company is indeed well-funded now. If he has any ideas, the company will certainly give them its full support.
They chatted about this topic all the way until they arrived at the hotel. After entering the lobby, Kang Woo-jin went to find Bong Joon-ho, and the two continued their conversation. This time, no one bothered them, and even the actors who wanted to join in were pulled back by the people next to them.
What can two directors talk about when they stand together? They can talk about their past works, their current works, or their works in preparation.
When Bong Joon-ho proposed collaborating with Kang Woo-jin, he wasn't joking. He admires young people who are both proud and confident. Kang Woo-jin felt that he had quite a few ideas, but Bong Joon-ho had even more.
The two seemed to have reached some kind of shady deal, and when they went to eat separately, their smiles were somewhat sly.
After this dinner, some rumors started circulating, such as the two directors would collaborate and FFF Company would have some big-budget film productions next year.
The actors and film company representatives who participated in the promotion were allowed to stay at the hotel to rest, while Kang Woo-jin went home with Kang Jung-seo. This trip back to the country will last for three days, after which he will return to New York.
There's also a gathering of horror film directors and screenwriters before Christmas. He received two invitations last month, one from James Wan and the other from the godfather of horror films, Wes Craven. The gathering will be held at Craven's villa in Los Angeles.
Receiving an invitation from this godfather means he has truly integrated into this circle.
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After resting at home for one night, Kang Woo-jin drove out early the next morning. He picked up Mikael and the other two, planning to take them around Seoul that day. With him there, there was no need to worry about translation.
If it weren't for the cold weather, he would have taken them to his grandparents' amusement park at least once in a while.
He would ask the girl out for dinner and shopping in the evening, and he would go out for walks during the day as a way to scout out the route in advance.
Seoul can't compare to a metropolis like New York. It doesn't have towering skyscrapers or particularly bustling scenery, but you can stroll through the shopping streets and see children singing and dancing along the way.
After only half a day of sightseeing, they lost interest. Due to jet lag and lack of rest the night before, they ate barbecue outside for lunch, and then Jiang Youzhen took them back to their hotel to rest.
It was the same familiar back gate of the company, and the same black SUV. After saying goodbye to her friends, Kim Tae-yeon ran to the back gate. As soon as she came out, she saw Kang Woo-jin sitting in the car typing on a laptop. When she got closer, he didn't seem to notice her, so she just knocked on the car window to remind him, just like last time.
The sound of knocking on the car window snapped Kang Woo-jin back to reality. He turned around and saw that it was Kim Tae-yeon, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Sorry, sorry, I was typing and got so engrossed that I didn't see anyone coming from outside." He hurriedly opened the car door, apologizing as he quickly closed his laptop and placed it in the back seat.
"Is it a new project? You seem really serious about it." Kim Tae-yeon still remembered Kang Woo-jin's serious expression just now, as if he wanted to eat the screen whole. She recalled the news she saw today.
Since last night, news about "Death Video" has been constantly updating the entertainment news section. In addition, Bong Joon-ho and Lee Soo-man were also there to support the film yesterday, so it was hard for them not to pay attention.
"Yeah, things are really tight in New York, so we need to fix some of the small details. Oh, by the way, I took Mikael and the others to that barbecue restaurant you recommended for lunch today. It was alright, the marinated beef was better than I expected, and they gave us a generous amount of cheese."
The combination of high calories and rich cheese doesn't taste bad at all. And most importantly, the pickled vegetables at that barbecue restaurant aren't sour; they're even a little sweet.
Before the car drove off, Kim Tae-yeon glanced towards the company's back door. As expected, she saw several small heads huddled together, peeking in their direction, and...
Do these people really think she can't hear them when they're whispering?
What's the difference between your loud voices and speaking right in her ear?
Jiang Youzhen heard it too, but he pretended not to. Just one glance was enough for him to feel immense pressure; those eyes were like revolvers.
Very strong!
After the car had driven a short distance, Kim Tae-yeon mentioned a news item she had just seen that day: "The media is reporting that you're going to collaborate with director Bong Joon-ho? Really? Are you going to film a movie in China?"
Hearing her three questions in a row, Jiang Youzhen smiled with relief. "I do have some ideas, but probably not in the next two years. However, next year, I will try to make a movie in the country. I just don't know if the conditions here will allow it, since the budget is limited."
He's a typical low-budget film director, so he can't afford anything too expensive. Even if, as Jiang Jingshu said, he's "not short of money," he still has to spend his money wisely.
"Next year... Come to think of it... We were just saying today that maybe next year, we'll be preparing to debut."
"Really? That's great! With your talent, you're definitely going to be famous!"
Hearing Kang Woo-jin's confident statement, Kim Tae-yeon felt less confident. The car was very warm, but she still wrapped her down jacket tighter, and when she spoke again, her voice became softer.
"You seem to trust me a lot. Are you really that sure we'll succeed?"
"It's not me, it's you who are affirming yourselves. I'm just giving an objective evaluation. Besides, a person's success doesn't need the affirmation of others."
The car stopped at a red light. Kang Woo-jin turned around and looked at the girl beside him earnestly and gently. He said clearly, word by word, "You have to believe in yourself, Taeyeon. I'm here because I've seen your hard work. Even if I don't say it, there are millions of people watching you succeed."
These words were so clear that Kim Tae-yeon was momentarily stunned. Fortunately, a car horn sounded from behind, and Kang Woo-jin couldn't help but mutter, "What's the rush?"
Seeing the frustrated and somewhat embarrassed look on his face, Kim Tae-yeon guessed that he must not have noticed that the light ahead had turned green.