Chapter 439: $300 million to get you to star in Train to Busan 2

"Moshimoshi! Is it Shen Sang?"

There was a poor Chinese voice coming from the phone.

"you are?"

"I'm Sato Eisuke from Shochiku Film Studio. This is the first time I contact you. Please forgive me for any impoliteness!"

Shen Lang was famous for his politeness. He said directly on the phone: "I don't know Mr. Sato. What can I do for you?"

Seeing that Shen Lang didn't want to beat around the bush and was so direct, Sato had to get straight to the point: "Mr. Shen, after watching many of your works, we at Shochiku Films would like to invite you to star in one of our movies. We have also sent an email to your company before. Do you still remember it?"

In fact, as one of the most famous Asian actors in the world, Shen Lang receives countless email notifications almost every day, from various countries. There is even a film company in Ethiopia that invites him to go to Africa to play the leading role in their movie.

"Sorry, I have too many invitations and I can't remember them all!"

The other party felt awkward for a while, but he was able to find an opportunity to talk to Shen Lang directly through Holleg, which showed that he was very determined.

"It's like this, we are planning to shoot a science fiction film recently, and we would like to invite you to be the leading actor!"

“…Is it Godzilla?”

"Shen Sang, you are such a joke. The movie we want to shoot is about an astronaut working on the moon. Because of a spacecraft failure, he and a beautiful female colleague struggle to survive on the moon."

"Not only did they simulate the Earth's environment and plant the Earth seeds carried on the spacecraft, they also fell in love with each other and became the Adam and Eve of the human race on the planet..."

Damn, is this a science fiction movie?

Isn't this a love action movie disguised as a science fiction movie, with all kinds of things happening on the moon?
"not interested!"

"Mr. Shen, we are Shochiku Films, a century-old Japanese film company. We are a strong company and can further expand your international reputation..."

"Beep, beep, beep..." Sato heard the hang-up sound and turned to look at the company executive who was standing with Holleg with a look of expectation on his face.

"Sato, how is it? Did Shen-san agree to act in our movie?"

Sato Eisuke shook his head and said, "Mr. Shen is not interested in the script at all and hung up the phone directly."

"Ah? How is that possible? Have you told him that as long as he wants to use the heroine, we can choose for him from all over Japan!"

"Before I could say anything, Shen Sang hung up the phone."

"Baga, you idiot! Looks like we have to go to China in person to invite Shen Sang!"

Sato looked at his boss and bowed, "But President Kobayashi, is this necessary? We are a century-old film company, Shochiku Eiga. Without a foreign actor, can we not make a good movie?"

"Stupid, what a fool. Shen Lang is different. Shen Lang is my personal favorite actor. If he can't come to Shochiku Films to make a movie, it will be a lifelong regret for me as the president!"

"So it turns out that he's chasing stars for himself..." Sato muttered softly!
"Asshole, what are you mumbling about?"

"No. No..."
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Two days later, Shen Lang received another call from an old acquaintance. "Teacher Shen, this is Xiang Hao. Long time no see. I missed you so much in South Korea!"

It turned out to be Ting Xianghao, the director of Train to Busan. Since they had a pleasant cooperation during the filming, Shen Lang smiled and said, "Director Ting Xianghao, how come you have time to contact me? Haven't you been filming recently?"

Ting Xianghao laughed loudly upon hearing this and said, "I came here just to film a movie. I'm in China right now, at your company, but they said you're not there!"

Shen Lang asked in surprise: "You're here?"

"Yes, can we meet, Mr. Shen?"

When Shen Lang rushed to Jialan Film and Television, as soon as he walked into the office, he saw Gu Jialan talking to Ting Xianghao and another middle-aged man.

When the three of them saw Shen Lang, they all stood up.

Gu Jialan said, "Director Ting Xianghao and the gentleman beside him came all the way from South Korea to see you. Let's have lunch together as old friends. I'll make the arrangements!"

Virtuous! Nothing more to say!

After Gu Jialan left, Ting Xianghao came to Shen Lang, hugged him excitedly and said, "Teacher Shen, I have heard about you in South Korea. You are really a hidden talent. When we were filming, I only thought you were the best actor and screenwriter in the world. I really didn't expect that you also have kung fu skills. I didn't expect it..."

"Cough cough!!!"

Ting Xianghao was really excited to see Shen Lang, and said a lot without realizing it. At this time, the person behind him frowned and coughed twice to remind Ting Xianghao.

Ting Xianghao finally reacted and quickly explained, "Teacher Shen, let me introduce you to Mr. Han Zhiyu, the vice president of Red Peter Film. This time, I came to talk to you about "Train to Busan 2."

When Shen Lang heard this, he nodded calmly and said with a smile: "Hello, President Han!"

"Teacher Shen speaks Bangla so well?" Han Zhiyu was very surprised.

Ting Xianghao on the side quickly explained: "Teacher Shen is a language genius, he knows many languages!"

Han Zhiyu sighed, "No wonder Mr. Shen is so popular among the Americans. I guess Mr. Shen must speak English very well! Just like you are the only popular Chinese star in our Republic of China, you speak Bangla very well!"

Shen Lang frowned when he heard this. How could this idiot describe me as a class representative who licks mold and sticks? Damn it, can he even speak?

Just when he was feeling unhappy, Ting Xianghao became anxious and changed the topic to the new movie.

"This time, Red Peter Film wants to invest in my new script "Train to Busan 2". The company's top executives really liked Mr. Shen's performance in "Train to Busan 1", so they asked me to bring President Han to invite Mr. Shen to work together again!"

Han Zhiyu seemed very confident that he could convince Shen Lang. He crossed his legs on the sofa, took a sip of coffee and raised two fingers: "Our company heard that you were very short of money when filming Train to Busan 1."

"So, this time, as long as Mr. Shen is willing to film "Train to Busan 2", we are willing to pay you $300 million for your performance!"

After saying that, Han Zhiyu looked at Shen Lang with a smile on his face. He was now very sure that Shen Lang would definitely agree to the filming after hearing this number, because he had already inquired about it.

Although Shen Lang is very famous, his salary in China is not the highest. In his opinion, 300 million US dollars is too much for Shen Lang, even Hollywood movie stars would have to agree to it immediately.
Just as everyone was waiting for Shen Lang's reply, there was a knock on the door. Gu Jialan smiled and said, "Shen Lang, there are two people outside looking for you. One of them said that he contacted you two days ago. It seems that his last name is Sato!"

Huh? The chicken came to my house?
(End of this chapter)