This celebrity is too rich

Chapter 318 Film Investment
At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Black Alpha arrived at the Courtyard Hotel.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a four-star hotel, located in the bustling area of ​​the city center, close to Zhejiang Radio and Television, and the price is not very expensive, so it is often used as a reception hotel by Zhejiang Radio and Television.

As the star guest of "Ace Vs Ace", Jia Ling was naturally arranged here.

The vehicle stopped, Zhu Chenwei got out of the car to pick up Jia Ling, while Li Chuan sat alone in the car playing with his mobile phone.

After waiting for about 10 minutes, Jia Ling walked out of the hotel accompanied by her assistant and Zhu Chenwei.

"Miss Ling."

Seeing Jia Ling approaching, Li Chuan immediately put away his cell phone, opened the car door and got out of the car, and greeted him warmly.

"Hello, Mr. Mori."

Jia Ling also greeted with a silly smile.

Li Chuan walked up to Jia Ling. He wanted to shake hands with Jia Ling, but he was slightly taken aback when he saw that the other party didn't intend to extend his hand at all.

However, he reacted very quickly. He was stunned for a while, and then he realized it instantly. He immediately opened his arms and embraced Jia Ling.

People in the entertainment industry always greet each other very enthusiastically. A simple handshake is not enough to express their enthusiasm, so they usually use hugs instead, and some even kiss in public, just like Teddy.

Of course Li Chuan would not kiss Jia Ling, he just hugged her and then separated.

"Finally I see you, Sister Ling."

Li Chuan said enthusiastically: "You are much thinner than you look on TV."

"Stop joking."

Jia Ling waved her hands in embarrassment, and then asked, "Why did you come here in person?"

"I just went to the train station to see off a friend, and I happened to drop by, so I came directly."

"Oh, let's go then, don't stand here."

"Where?"

Before, they agreed that "after Jia Ling finished recording the show, she would go to Sanmu Network for a sit-down", but the purpose of her going to the company was to discuss film investment with Li Chuan.

Now that Li Chuan has come over in person, is it still necessary for them to go to the company?

The company is quite far away, and it takes a lot of time to make a trip.

Li Chuan didn't want to make a fuss.

According to him, just find a place nearby to talk, there is no need to go to the company.

Jia Ling didn't understand Li Chuan's meaning at first, but after seeing Li Chuan's expression, she immediately reacted.

"Oh, I'm confused."

"Haha."

Li Chuan couldn't help laughing, and asked, "Sister Ling, did you not take a break?"

"No, just a little anxious recently."

"anxiety?"

Li Chuan raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked, "Why are you anxious?"

"Recording programs, and making movies... Yesterday was the last episode of "Ace". We recorded all day, and we did a live broadcast in the evening. After that, we had a meeting and stayed busy until midnight before returning to the room. As a result, After a few hours of sleep, I started working on the movie again, which was finished before you came."

"Oh, that was really hard work." Li Chuan said along the way.

"It's mainly because it's my first time making a movie, so I'm under a lot of pressure."

"Well, I can understand... However, there is no need to take it too seriously. Everyone is here for the first time. We just need to work hard, keep a normal heart, and don't collapse the body."

"Well, I'll adjust it."

Jia Ling nodded, then changed the subject and said, "Let's go to another place and sit down and talk."

"Okay, where to go?"

"There is a coffee shop in the hotel. There are fewer people there, so let's go there."

"it is good."

"..."

Li Chuan and Zhu Chenwei, led by Jia Ling and her assistant, walked into the hotel, went to the coffee shop on the second floor, found a seat near the corner and sat down.

"What would Miss Ling want to drink?"

"Let's have a latte."

"Okay, then I'll have a latte too."

After Li Chuan finished speaking, he handed the menu back to the waiter, and then told Zhu Chenwei and Jia Ling's assistants: "Go and sit next to you first, and order a drink yourself."

Zhu Chenwei nodded, turned around and walked to the side.

Jia Ling's assistant was also leaving, but Jia Ling stopped her.

"Give me the script."

"Oh."

The assistant responded, took out a stack of bound A4 papers from the bag, and handed it to Jia Ling.

Jia Ling took it without even looking at it, so she handed it to Li Chuan directly: "You should take a look first."

"it is good."

Li Chuan took it, took a look in his hand, and saw five large characters written on the cover-"My name is Li Huanying".

'Um? '

Li Chuan couldn't help frowning.

'Isn't it "Hello, Li Huanying"?How did it become "My Name is Li Huanying"? '

Li Chuan was a little puzzled.

However, he didn't wonder for too long, after thinking for a while, he figured it out.

Before the official launch of many projects, they will be renamed... The purpose of doing this is usually to better adapt to the market.

What he is personally familiar with is the development of various APPs.

Before or during the development of many APPs, the names have not been officially determined. Many of them have chosen random names and used them for the time being. When they are later developed, they will hold meetings and revise them repeatedly until the most suitable one is determined. name.

The APP that Sanmu Network is developing is an example.

Li Chuan gave it a random name, called "Sanmu Supply Chain"... This name is not good, and it will definitely be revised later. However, "Sanmu Supply Chain" can also be used temporarily as a basis for subsequent revisions.

He doesn't know much about the situation in the film market, but it is probably similar to the Internet industry. After all, there are no particularly strict restrictions on such things as "changing the name midway". Basically, anyone can do it.

After Li Chuan figured this out, he felt that the name "My name is Li Huanying" is also temporary, and there is a high probability that it will be changed to "Hello, Li Huanying" later.

Regarding this, he didn't want to say anything more, he just opened the script and read it.

In fact, he didn't care what was written in the script at all.

From his point of view, all he needs to know is that the movie will make a lot of money, and nothing else matters.

However, there is no way to explain this behavior and thinking.

It is impossible for him to tell Jia Ling, "I am a reborn person, and I know that this movie will definitely sell well at the box office in the future."

Under this premise, if he didn't read the script, he would rashly spend a lot of money to invest. From Jia Ling's standpoint, he would definitely find it strange, and might even cast doubt on him because of this.

Therefore, even though he doesn't need to read the script, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he still has to read it patiently.

The script is not long, only more than 3 words.

Li Chuan read it relatively quickly, and finished it in only ten minutes.

"How about it?"

Seeing that Li Chuan had finished reading, Jia Ling put down her coffee and asked.

"very good."

Li Chuan gave a thumbs up.

"anything else?"

"What else?"

"You have nothing else to say?"

"Other things I want to say..."

Li Chuan thought about it, and then said: "This is a very touching story. It can be seen that you put your heart into it... In addition, many plots in the script are also very funny. If it is made, it must be a good one." Crying, funny, and a good movie to watch!"

"Are there any shortcomings?"

"No flaws! I feel very good!"

Although Li Chuan spoke very decisively, he did not tell the truth.

From his personal appreciation point of view, although this script is good, there are still many problems.

However, he didn't want to say it, and he couldn't say it.

Why not?

Because his preferences do not represent the audience.

His way of thinking is different from most people, and many ideas are in conflict.

What he thinks is good may not be considered good by the audience, but what he thinks is reasonable may be disgusted by the audience.

This had happened many times, and he had learned enough.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for him to reveal his true thoughts.

In other words, he can only say some constructive opinions from an objective point of view.

However, he did not have any more constructive opinions from an objective point of view.

He doesn't understand movies, and he hasn't studied movies carefully. He doesn't know anything about script structure and shooting techniques. What constructive suggestions can he come up with?

If he had seen the movie "Hello, Li Huanying" in his previous life and was familiar with some of the plots in it, then he could also make some suggestions for revisions based on the finished film in his previous life.

However, he has not watched the movie "Hello, Li Huanying", and he does not know the specific plot.

Under such circumstances, his best course of action is to say nothing.

Once he said it, it might affect Jia Ling's judgment.

If Jia Ling's judgment is affected, the storyline of the whole movie may change a lot.

If the plot of the movie changes a lot, the final box office may also be affected... This is the last thing he wants to see.

He invested in this movie just to make money.

It would be the most pity if due to some unnecessary reasons, he could not earn money, or earn less money.

As for the specific production of the film, he does not want to intervene, nor can he intervene.

In his opinion, Jia Ling only needs to shoot according to her own ideas, and there is no need to consult his opinion at all... It is useless to consult, but it may have the opposite effect.

Jia Ling didn't know what he was thinking, and continued to insist: "How could it be possible that there are no shortcomings, just say what you think, I'm not the kind of person who doesn't listen to opinions."

"I see."

Li Chuan explained with some headaches: "I believe you are a person with a heart, but... I have never studied film, and I don't understand anything. If you ask me to make an opinion, I can't come up with it."

"It's okay, you can evaluate it in detail from the perspective of an ordinary audience."

"I can't speak for the general audience."

"Then talk about it from your own perspective."

"My personal perspective is that it is very good, and I can't find any shortcomings."

"How is this possible?"

"Personally, I see it this way. If you are not satisfied, you can ask others. Others may offer some more constructive opinions. My level is limited, so I don't think there is any problem."

"Oh, that's fine."

Jia Ling sighed helplessly.

Although she was unwilling, but faced with Li Chuan's remarks, she could only choose to give up.

Li Chuan rolled his eyes and asked, "Sister Ling, have you talked to Shen Teng?"

"Talk, I've been communicating with him before you came."

"what's the result?"

"Not very good." Jia Ling said slightly disappointed.

"He doesn't agree?"

Li Chuan's expression changed.

Although he has never watched "Hello, Li Huanying", he also knows that Shen Teng starred in this movie in later generations. After all, this movie was heavily promoted at the time, and it was everywhere on Douyin, and Shen Teng was the focus of the promotion .

In the previous life, Jia Ling successfully wooed Shen Teng. As one of the leading actors in the movie, is there going to be a change in this life?
This is not good news.

Although the actor Shen Teng became famous late, he has become very popular in recent years and will continue to be popular in the next few years... His movie box office appeal is very strong, and there is even a rumor on the Internet called "Han Teng Quan". statement.

Li Chuan didn't know whether this statement was true or not, but at least it proved Shen Teng's status in the eyes of the audience.

If such an actor does not participate in "Hello, Li Huanying", will "Hello, Li Huanying" still achieve the box office results of later generations?
Feeling choking!

Moreover, there is the most critical point, that is, if Shen Teng does not participate in the performance, then the 5000 million budget that Jia Ling obtained before is basically enough, and there is no need for external financing.

In this way, he can't vote in it.

If he can't invest in it, he won't be able to make a profit. This situation is the worst.

Thinking of this, his heart became uneasy.

Fortunately, Jia Ling's next sentence dispelled his doubts.

"It's not that I disagree... In the morning, I took the script and explained it to him in detail. He was also very interested, but..."

"Just be interested!"

Li Chuan let out a long sigh of relief, and couldn't help but speak.

"Listen to me."

"Oh, sorry, you said."

"He asked for a higher price."

"The asking price is relatively high?"

The corner of Li Chuan's mouth curled slightly.

This is good news.

The higher Shen Teng's asking price, the more money he can invest.

The more money he invests, the more lucrative his future profits will be!

However, this is only for him personally.

For Jia Ling and external investors, the situation is completely reversed.

The higher Shen Teng's asking price, the greater the financial pressure on them, and even if they can get investment in the end, their share ratio will be reduced.

So, this is not good news for them.

Li Chuan saw this very clearly.

Therefore, he can also understand Jia Ling's loss.

"How much is he asking for?" Li Chuan asked.

"3000."

"3000?"

Li Chuan frowned, thinking, "It's not that many." '

He thought there were 5000 million, but it turned out to be only 3000 million, which is a bit disappointing.

However, he didn't show it, but said seriously: "I remember you said before that Shen Teng's salary is 3000 to 3000 million, and his asking price of [-] million should be quite reasonable."

"It's reasonable, but we're friends."

"Ah?" Li Chuan was slightly taken aback.

"I have partnered with him for so long and the relationship is so good, I thought he could give me a friendship price."

Hearing this, Li Chuan's face was filled with black lines.

He felt that Jia Ling was a little whimsical.

You know, you're a new director, you haven't proven yourself at all, and you haven't even acted in a few movies, almost like Xiaobai.

It's not easy for a famous actor like Shen Teng to be willing to star in your movie and carry your sedan chair for you, but you still want to withhold his salary.

If you have a good relationship, you can't do that.

Isn't it an offense to do so?

Of course, Li Chuan could also understand Jia Ling's thoughts.

He speculated that Jia Ling might be overconfident in her own script, and felt that Shen Tenglai's performance was not bad, so she came up with this idea.

This phenomenon is normal. He has seen many entrepreneurs who are full of confidence in their products and business models.

This is still the case in the business world, let alone the film and television industry.

Film and television is an art category, and people who do art are often more emotional, and this phenomenon is perfectly normal.

Therefore, Li Chuan can understand Jia Ling.

However, understanding is nothing but understanding, he still felt that Jia Ling was a little naive.

Although the script of "My Name is Li Huanying" is good, it is not that good... It is absolutely impossible to rely on the script to force Shen Teng to reduce his salary.

Of course, he wouldn't say this, but said from a different angle: "It's okay, 3000 million is 3000 million, and we don't need money. If he wants it, just give it to him."

"Speaking lightly, this is 3000 million."

"Sister Ling, have you forgotten the purpose of my visit?" Li Chuan reminded.

Jia Ling was taken aback when she heard the words, and then asked with a straight face: "How much can you pay?"

"How much do you need?"

"It's only 3000 million short, and the rest are basically enough. There is no need to add it if there are no special circumstances."

"Oh, then I'll pay 3000 million."

(End of this chapter)