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Chapter 202 It's not that I need you, but you need me
In a certain star-rated high-end hotel in Beijing.

The door of the luxury box was pushed open, and Qi Wei walked in with Li Xue and Wang Jinghua.

Looking at the people waiting in the room, Qi Wei said with a smile on his face: "Sorry everyone, I'm late, sorry, sorry."

"It's okay, we just came here too." A slightly fat middle-aged man nodded towards Qi Wei with a smile.

This middle-aged man is Director Sun of the TV production center of Jingcheng TV Station, which is also one of the producers of the drama "Youth Bao Qingtian".

The TV drama production unit under the Beijing TV station is also one of the birthplaces of the Beijing circle.

The boss of this unit is Zheng Xiaolong, who is also the director of many popular TV series such as "Longing", "The Capital Man in New York", "The Legend of Zhen Huan", and this Director Sun is his deputy.

At the beginning, relying on the school's relationship with Nortel, Qi Wei sold the broadcasting rights of "Love to the End" to Beijing TV Station, and it was this director Sun who discussed cooperation.

Qi Wei has a good relationship with him.

Through the TV series "Carrying Love to the End", Qi Wei and Beijing TV have established a relationship. The popularity of "Carrying Love to the End" has established a very good friendship between the two parties.

Since then, a long-term cooperative relationship has been established.

You must know that the Internet has just emerged at this time, and the broadcasting platforms of TV dramas are only major TV stations. Although the major TV stations are in competition, there is a tacit understanding between them.

What tacit agreement?That is, there will be no malicious competition, let the private film and television production companies hold their noses, and always maintain the strong position of the TV station.

This also led to the fact that most private film and television production companies had to choose to cooperate with one or several TV stations when preparing TV drama projects at this time, and let their TV drama production centers under them invest in various forms and become one of the producers.

Of course, at this time, whether it is filming or TV series, there is generally a lack of investment, and the funds of TV stations are also needed by film and television production companies.

Both sides can be regarded as what they need.

In fact, "Carrying Love Through to the End" is also invested by Beijing TV Station. Another drama "Never Close Your Eyes" filmed by Qi Wei, Zhao Baogang had contact with Beijing TV Station when he was preparing for it. Beijing TV station got investment.

The drama "Never Close My Eyes" is about to be broadcast on Beijing TV, but this drama has an investment of over [-] million, and it is a popular IP. Although Beijing TV is one of the producers, the price of the exclusive right to broadcast this drama is already far away It exceeded their budget, and in the end, four TV stations, including Beijing TV Station, bought the premiere rights of this drama together.

"Never Close My Eyes" will be simulcast on Channel [-] in prime time.

Therefore, the two TV series "Meteor Garden" and "Little Li Feidao" prepared by Qi Wei's film and television company this year, under normal circumstances, would choose to cooperate with the TV series production center under the TV station.

Qi Wei is also more disciplined, and the company has contacted Beijing TV Station before.

But "Meteor Garden", an idol drama adapted from Japanese manga, only young people's love between men and women is relatively thin in the core of the story, which is completely different from mainland youth school dramas such as "Love to the End", not everyone Can foresee the future to be optimistic about this drama.

The production center of Beijing TV Station is not optimistic about this drama, and is only willing to invest in this drama because of Qi Wei's participation.

But this kind of reluctant investment is conditional. In Qi Wei's view, these conditions are a bit harsh. Qi Wei does not lack their investment and has confidence in this drama. In the end, the two parties did not reach a cooperation.

Cai Yinong also approached Modu TV, and the situation was similar to that of Qi Wei Company. In the end, under Qi Wei's instruction, he did not choose to cooperate with Modu TV.

It doesn't matter to Qi Wei anyway, the big deal is to wait until the production of this drama is finished before talking to the TV station.

As long as this show is well-produced, Qi Wei believes that there must be TV stations with discerning eyes who will buy the right to broadcast this show at a high price.

At least there is a mango table with the highest entertainment attributes as a spare tire.

Another TV drama "Xiao Li Feidao" that Qiwei Company is preparing is different. The team, the production center of Beijing TV Station is very willing to invest in this drama.

During these days, Li Xue was negotiating cooperation with Beijing TV Station, and finally succeeded in attracting several million investment.

This deputy director Sun has somewhat reserved in the system, but he doesn't act alienated, but he is a very measured person.

After the three of Qi and Wei sat down, he began to introduce to the three of Qi and Wei.

"This is Mr. Chen Yong Chen, the owner of Guangdong Oriental Pearl Culture Company, and the main investor of our "Youth Bao Qingtian"."

"Hello, Mr. Chen."

Qi Wei got up and shook hands with Chen Yong, who Li Xue had talked to before coming.

This guy was in the Xiangjiang film and television industry earlier, and later ran to the mainland to start a business.

Produced a lot of film and television works, and also worked as an artist agent. In later generations, Deng Chao was discovered by him, and Shu Chang and Jin Dong also signed contracts with his companies.

"Mr. Qi, it can be regarded as seeing a real person. I am your fan."

Chen Yong doesn't look amazing, but he loves to laugh, and his gestures are quite bold.

This is also the standard configuration of many business owners these days. Regardless of other things, you must put your posture first.

Qi Wei has heard his greetings so many times. Anyway, Qi Wei has met many fans. Qi Wei couldn't help laughing, and said:
"Boss Chen's words made me a little flattered. I just happen to be preparing for a new album soon. When the new album is released, I will send a few sets of new albums to Boss Chen as soon as it is released."

"Really? Thank you so much, I want an autograph."

"That's no problem." Qi Wei was still very friendly.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sides became acquainted, and Deputy Director Sun introduced another middle-aged man with eyes.

"This is Director Hu Mingkai from Hong Kong City, the director of our play."

"Mr. Qi, hello."

Before Qi Wei could say hello, Hu Mingkai got up first to shake hands with him.

He is not like the first two. One is a producer and owner of a film and television company, and the other is a high-level executive of Beijing TV Station. Their positions are all here.

As a director who just came to the mainland, I have few works. The only famous one is Zhao Wenzhuo's "Huang Feihong: The Ideal Era". I really don't have the confidence to put on airs in front of Qi Wei, the popular king of pop.

Not to mention that Qi Wei himself is also the boss of a film and television company, and there is still no shortage of "big water pipes" for investment.

This negotiation itself is to ask others.

Hu Mingkai felt that he was nobody, but he didn't know that Qi Wei really knew him.

This guy is not well-known at the moment, but he will actually make a lot of works in the future. Apart from "Youth Bao Qingtian", there is Huang Haibing's version of "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" that is more famous.

In addition, Hu Mingkai has also made several series of TV movies, such as "Father and Son Detective" series, "Tiger Head Fortress Series", Zhong Hanliang, Shi Xiaolong's "House of Fire" series, which can be said to be a frequent visitor to CCTV's Six Princesses.

The two sides exchanged a few more polite compliments, and soon entered the theme.

"I did come here this time to save Director Sun's face, and it's also because I have some interest in this drama, but it's not enough to let my company invest and let me participate in the show."

"Then why is Mr. Qi willing?" Chen Yong asked.

"I have to see the script first."

As soon as Qi Wei finished speaking, Hu Mingkai laughed, "It just so happens that I brought the script, so you can read it first."

As he spoke, he found out the script and handed it to Qi Wei. He was very confident in the script he wrote with several screenwriters, and believed that young people like Qi Wei would like it.

After receiving the script, Qi Wei began to flip through it, recalling the plot of this drama in later generations while flipping through it, and there was almost no big difference.

Qi Wei read the script faster and faster, almost ten lines at a glance.

After watching it for less than 10 minutes, Qi Wei closed the script and asked, "Is this the final script?"

"There may be appropriate cuts, but there won't be much change." Hu Mingkai replied.

Qi Wei nodded, he pretended to think about it, and then said: "This script is not bad, but I always have a feeling of deja vu, I finally remembered, isn't this the plot of those Japanese comics, like yours? The first unit "Fame" is very similar to Conan's "Marriage Eve Murder Incident" and "Conan vs. Phantom Thief", and there is still a second unit "Blood Altar".

Hu Mingkai and his writing team did draw on these manga when creating the script for the show.

Isn’t this kind of reference in Hong Kong very normal? He didn’t care about it before, but now that Qi Wei said it so directly, he couldn’t hold back his face, and couldn’t help but interrupt: “Mr. Qi has read these cartoons?”

"Slightly involved." More than just slightly involved, Qi Wei of later generations has seen thousands of levels of "Conan", and he doesn't know when it will end.

"It's normal to have some references in literary creation." Hu Mingkai said bravely.

"But too many similarities will always cause criticism."

When Qi Wei said this, Hu Mingkai became a little silent.

Chen Yong on the side has been observing Qi Wei. He doesn't quite believe that Qi Wei is so young and so busy that he would have time to watch so many anime.

It is more likely that Qi Wei has done a detailed investigation of their play.

This shows that he is interested in this drama, and he is serious at the moment just to win more bargaining chips for himself.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help laughing, and then winked at Deputy Director Sun.

Deputy Director Sun understood, and asked with a smile, "Would you like to invest in Qi Wei's drama?"

Qi Wei didn't answer this question first, but said: "I have a relationship with Dongying, and I can help buy the copyrights of these Japanese comics at a low price. I don't want any plagiarism problems to arise after this drama is broadcast."

Chen Yong and Hu Mingkai looked at each other, and then said, "Thank you, Mr. Qi, for your help."

Qi Wei nodded and said, "Since that's the case, I can invest in this drama. I don't know how much the total investment of this drama is. How much investment do I need to get from me?"

Chen Yong replied: "The investment in this drama is about 1500 million. We have already collected enough investment of 1000 million, and we are still short of 500 million. It would be best if you are willing to make up the 500 million."

Qi Wei laughed, but didn't give him an answer immediately.

Before coming, Li Xue explained the situation of "Youth Bao Qingtian" to Qi Wei very clearly.

"Youth Bao Qingtian" is a drama that combines many elements such as martial arts, suspense, horror, and funny, which makes this drama very interesting and indeed looks very promising.

But even so, it cannot get rid of the current environment where it is difficult to attract investment in film and television dramas.

This Deputy Director Sun has a good relationship with Chen Yong, and he is also very optimistic about this drama. He helped him get 400 million investment from the production center of Beijing TV Station.

But even so, it is not so easy to raise the remaining investment of more than 1000 million yuan.

So this Deputy Director Sun turned his mind on Qi Wei.

This Deputy Director Sun is optimistic about "Youth Bao Qingtian" and is willing to help this drama invest in it from Qi Weila. At the same time, he is also optimistic about "Little Li Feidao" and is willing to help this drama invest in it from Chen Yong.

After all, investment in film and television is very risky. It is very common in the film and television industry to put all eggs in one basket, invest in each other's dramas, exchange film and television, take risks and share benefits with each other.

If Qi Wei didn't know that "Youth Bao Qingtian" is a hit drama, Qi Wei wouldn't do this either.

But even if Qi Wei is willing to invest in this drama, there are conditions.

After thinking for a while, Qi Wei said:

"The two want to invite me to star in this movie. Although I am interested, my schedule for this year is full and I have no time to make this movie."

They already knew about Qi Wei's schedule today from Li Xuena, Hu Mingkai quickly said: "As long as Mr. Qi is willing to make this movie, we can postpone the shooting of this movie until next year."

Qi Wei shook his head with a smile, and just said, "I won't be short of filming next year."

Qi Wei paused for a moment before explaining: "To tell you the truth, I invested in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Li An. He once invited me to participate in this movie, but I declined it. It's because I'm preparing a martial arts movie with Director Zhang, a blockbuster movie with an investment of over [-] million."

When they heard that the investment exceeded [-] million yuan, not only the two were shocked, even Deputy Director Sun showed a surprised expression.

They also didn't expect Qi Wei to play so well.

"So next year I will focus more on movies, and participating in TV dramas will only participate in my company's projects."

A low-cost literary film and a TV series with explosive potential, many actors will choose the former.

There is no other, because movies are more important in the hearts of actors than TV dramas.

Not to mention a blockbuster movie with an investment of over [-] million yuan directed by a big director like Lao Mouzi.

This is an opportunity that almost all domestic actors dream of.

It's not surprising that an actor spends months or even a year on this movie.

In addition, Qi Wei starred in Zhao Baogang's "Never Close My Eyes".

The production of this drama has already been completed in the later stage, and it has been trial-screened in Beijing TV Station before, and this deputy director Sun has also watched this drama.

The filming of this drama is very good, Qi Wei's acting skills are also good, and it is a popular IP and starring Qi Wei, a popular star, it is predictable that it will be a big hit.

In addition, this drama is actually another TV drama with the main theme. Not surprisingly, after this drama is broadcast, it will also appear on the list of winners of major TV drama awards.

That is to say, after this drama is broadcast, Qi Wei, who has made a name for himself in the field of TV dramas with the drama "Take Love to the End", will become the number one niche student in the mainland.

Until then, even the best TV drama resources can only be icing on the cake at best.

It doesn't matter if there is one more drama like "Youth Bao Qingtian" or one less.

If Qi Wei's film and television company was not in the initial stage of producing film and television dramas and needed Qi Wei's fame, Qi Wei might not have starred in the two TV dramas "Meteor Garden" and "Little Li Feidao".

Of course, participating in these two dramas, Qi Wei also has the idea of ​​saving his country's fame.

So then again, it's not Qi Wei who needs "Young Bao Qingtian", but "Young Bao Qingtian" who needs Qi Wei.

Speaking of this, Chen Yong already understood what Qi Wei meant.

He hardly thought about it, and replied: "We are willing to give up part of the interests of this drama and sincerely cooperate with your company to make this drama a project of your company. I don't know Mr. Qi's willingness to continue the discussion?"

Qi Wei showed a satisfied smile and said, "Of course we can talk about it."

(End of this chapter)