Year: I had a good time when I was young

Chapter 1007 New Plan
As for the investment amount, Chu Xiangqian initially invested 200 million Tianchao coins.

The central bank will also invest 100 million.

If it is not enough, both parties will increase their capital.

If Chu Xiangqian remembered correctly, the old version of Journey to the West cost a total of 600 million.

But these 600 million are the cost of filming 25 episodes on and off over four to five years.

If the filming is concentrated within one or two years, the cost should be much lower.

Inflation was quite severe in the 85s, reaching 9.3% in .

According to Chu Xiangqian's estimate, the initial 300 million might be enough to shoot the first 30 episodes.

And since Chu Xiangqian was involved, it took two or three years to shoot only 11 episodes.

At least 40 episodes should be shot at one time, and then after they are broadcast, if the effect is good, another 40 episodes will be shot immediately.

Chu Xiangqian knew that the probability of success was 99%, but the central bank did not have such confidence.

That’s why the 40+40 plan was proposed.

To avoid a pause of more than ten years, the actor who played Monk Sha died and the other protagonists became fat and old.

In Chu Xiangqian’s previous life, he didn’t like watching the new 16-episode sequel.

Moreover, Chu Xiangqian planned to sign the four masters and apprentices under the name of an agency in Hong Kong Island.

After the TV series was broadcast, the four masters and apprentices went out to perform at various entertainment venues. At their peak, they earned tens of thousands per show, and the demand was far greater than the supply.

If it were operated by an agency in Hong Kong, it could easily earn hundreds of thousands per show.

In the 80s, the appearance fee was several hundred thousand, which was not low even in Hong Kong Island.

Moreover, there are many wealthy businessmen in China and Southeast Asia who will invite them.

Maybe the share of the appearance fee that the agency can get alone can help Chu Xiangqian earn back all his investment.

Chu Xiangqian also agreed, and Jade Channel provided three cameras and related equipment to avoid the situation like in the previous life where one machine was not enough.

However, Chu Xiangqian will not give away the film for free; it will also be included in the cost.

Otherwise, simply giving money is not called cooperation, but donation.

If Chu Xiangqian really wants to donate, it would be better for him to donate directly to the central bank, which is the best option.

But I didn’t expect that while the filming was still in the preparation stage, a large number of actors would use various connections to try to join the crew.

In particular, rumors also say that Hong Kong Island's TVB, as the main investor, will sign the main actors under its own banner.

After filming, if the ratings are good enough, I can go to Hong Kong Island to develop.

As soon as the news came out, more actors applied.

Even Jingrong, this kid, receives harassment from many classmates and seniors every day.

After knowing that this boy is the prince of TVB, it becomes difficult for Jingrong to stay in school and edit his own movies.

In a fit of anger, he was about to take his assistant director and photographer to Chu's Film in Hong Kong to edit the film.

After the school found out, they immediately stepped in to suppress the unrest outside the school, allowing Jingrong to stay in school and continue editing with peace of mind.

As for Chu Xiangqian, there is someone with connections who can contact him.

But Chu Xiangqian was unwilling to do so, and his superiors couldn't do anything about it.

He didn't want to see anyone, but his second uncle Xue Jianguo could turn anyone away.

Finally, Chu Xiangqian asked Jade Channel to come forward and announce that Jade Channel was only the investor, and the casting of actors, shooting plan and specific shooting were all left to the director.

Now all the pressure is on the central bank and the director.

However, this also allowed the outside world to confirm that this mythological TV series does have a partner in Hong Kong.

Chu Xiangqian was also quietly paying attention to the casting.

Although there were many bad rumors about Monkey King in his previous life outside the play, Chu Xiangqian had to admit that the image of Monkey King had been fixed in his mind.

So my sister-in-law Chai Yingqiu and I directly decided on Teacher Six.

After the casting was over, Xue Jianguo came with two bottles of Moutai and complained a lot.

This made Xue Jinglan, her younger sister, have no choice but to ask Chu Xiangqian to accompany her for a drink.

After all, it goes without saying that Xue Jianguo must have spent a lot of time and effort to ensure the safety of Jing Rong and Jing Yu some time ago.

Moreover, since no one came directly to the Qianmen courtyard to look for Chu Xiangqian and Xue Jinglan, Xue Jianguo also spent a lot of effort.

Only in this way can the couple and Margaret be undisturbed by the outside world.

After Xue Jinglan and Margaret finished eating, Chu Xiangqian continued to drink with Xue Jianguo.

For the first time, Chu Xiangqian advised Xue Jianguo that if there was a chance, he should hand over the task of protecting his family to Zhang Haiyang.

After all, Xue Jianguo is already 43 years old, and keeping him in this group would be a waste of his abilities and time.

And Zhang Haiyang has done a really good job over the years.

This kid also respects Chu Xiangqian. For many things, he does whatever Chu Xiangqian says.

Xue Jianguo was naturally unwilling to do so. Even if he could be promoted several levels by leaving the group, he was still not at ease handing over the group to an outsider.

Chu Xiangqian could only persuade him that with the advent of reform and opening up, the polar bear began to weaken and disintegrate.

The relationship between China and the United States will also enter a honeymoon period of more than ten or twenty years.

Not only will his family not be threatened by magnesium katydids in the future, but they will most likely become guests of honor.

Of course, Chu Xiangqian was not that stupid. After all, he knew that in a few decades, the relationship between the two sides would become tense again.

Therefore, being low-key and making more money is the right choice.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xiangqian and Xue Jianguo talked so frankly, but Xue Jianguo smiled and said, "It doesn't matter.

In ten or twenty years, if the task of protecting you, Lanlan and the children is no longer necessary, I will retire.

By then, you and Lanlan will not ignore me while receiving my pension.

Besides, the less useful I am, the safer you will be, which is a good thing."

After that, Xue Jianguo hesitated for a few seconds before whispering, "I don't trust your information to anyone else. It's best if I keep it until I retire."

When Chu Xiangqian heard this, he couldn't help but nodded with emotion.

As for Xue Jianguo's life after retirement, to be honest, let's not talk about himself.

Even Xue Jinglan, Jing Rong and Jing Yu would make his retirement life good.

The only thing that worries the Xue family is that Xue Jianguo is 43 years old this year but has never been married.

Xue Jinglan had suspected more than once whether her second brother had a health problem.

Fortunately, after Chu Xiangqian tried several times, he found out that this guy was actually very normal.

And unlike what the relatives knew, he didn't even have a woman.

This guy not only has a woman, but he also has two children.

Xue Zhirui and Xue Zhikai are 4 and 2 years old respectively.

My second sister-in-law is Song Xiaoqing, and she now works in the archives department of the municipal library.

Not only is he 10 years younger than Xue Jianguo, but he is also a child of a wealthy family.

More than ten years ago, when my second sister-in-law's parents got into trouble, Xue Jianguo saw that she was having difficulty raising a younger brother, so he just gave her some food coupons and money.

Unexpectedly, the girl decided on him.

The two of them had been entangled for several years, and Xue Jianguo, a very suspicious guy, was finally conquered by this girl.

However, due to the situation at that time, in order not to affect Xue Jianguo, the two did not make their marriage public or get a marriage certificate.

Even the children were something they didn't dare to have. After all, it was really hard to hide the fact that they were not married and had children.

It was not until a few years ago, when many things changed, that Xue Jianguo dared to have a child.

And I want two at a time.

Xue Jianguo thought he had hidden it very well, but he didn't know that his secret was nothing in front of Shanque and Huangdiaoer.

Chu Xiangqian has wanted to bring up the matter of marrying his second sister-in-law several times over the years.

But if I tell Xue Jianguo, this guy will definitely think too much.

After all, he is an intelligence worker, and he keeps his secrets secret even to the point where his own mom and dad don't know.

His brother-in-law, who was protected by him, easily found out his secret. If it were Chu Xiangqian himself, he would also have wild thoughts.

So just pretend you don’t know.

When this guy turned 40 two years ago, that was 78 years old, the couple finally felt relieved.

After discussing it, they decided to have a child.

Unexpectedly, the second baby was also a boy.

My eldest brother-in-law Xue Jianrong's love life also had many twists and turns, but my eldest sister-in-law was also very hardworking and gave birth to three boys for the Xue family in a row.

From the Chinese perspective, both daughters-in-law of the Xue family have made contributions.

And although you will suffer in the first half of your life, the second half will definitely be bitter before sweet.

Chu Xiangqian thought about it and pretended to bring up Xue Jianguo's emotional issues again.

Xue Jianguo refused again calmly, but he was very proud in his heart.

In particular, the birth of his youngest son has put him in a very good mood over the past two years.

Just thinking about it, if I tell my family about it in the future, I will definitely be criticized.

Xue Jianguo began to worry again.

I rolled my eyes and remembered that my brother-in-law had said that my future work would not be as busy and dangerous as before.

In addition, the old man, his biological father, and his eldest brother were extremely satisfied with this kid, so they couldn't help but think of asking Chu Xiangqian for help.

After thinking for a while, he whispered, "Xiang Qian, I already have a woman, and I even have two children."

Chu Xiangqian was stunned. He really didn't expect that his second uncle was so good at keeping secrets in the past.

I would suddenly talk about this to myself.

So the surprised expression on his face was so natural.

Xue Jianguo felt proud again after seeing this.

Chu Xiangqian frowned and thought for a while, then asked in a low voice, "Second brother, you are not like the eldest brother, finding a divorced woman with a child?"

"Fuck you," Xue Jianguo got angry when he heard it.

Just thinking about a fight, even if ten of me were to fight, I wouldn’t be able to beat Chu Xiangqian.

I could only suppress my dissatisfaction and explain.

When Chu Xiangqian heard that he was asked to help him deal with the elders in his family, he immediately had an idea in his mind.

He smiled and said, “It’s not that simple, you just say your sister-in-law did it so as not to affect your work and future.

I'm also worried that something might happen to her parents, and if you two get married, my father-in-law and eldest brother might be implicated, so I've been keeping it a secret."

After hearing this, Xue Jianguo rolled his eyes at Chu Xiangqian. It was true that he didn't want to affect his work and future.

But he will be implicated. It sounds like he is doing this entirely for the Xue family's sake, but his father and grandfather are both shrewd people.

It’s impossible to believe that my daughter-in-law is so enlightened.

In fact, it would be a bad thing to say so.

After all, when her parents were in trouble, the daughter did not think about rescuing them, but instead was only thinking about her husband's family. How noble and selfless is that?
Anyway, if Chu Xiangqian had a wife like this, he would be very scared.

Seeing Xue Jianguo rolling his eyes, Chu Xiangqian couldn't help but chuckle.

"Forget it, just tell me what you want to do."

Xue Jianguo then said, “Your sister-in-law has been working in the archives room all these years.

I have encrypted some of your information and placed it in your sister-in-law's archives."

Chu Xiangqian understood as soon as he heard it. With this excuse, his sister-in-law was also a member of the special team to protect his family.

So the couple didn't get married and kept it a secret from their family because of work needs.

Chu Xiangqian shrugged, "As long as you are happy, but..."

Chu Xiangqian didn't finish his words. After thinking for a while, he continued, "Does my second sister-in-law know the contents of my file?"

Xue Jianguo hurriedly shook his head and said seriously, "Don't worry, there are some information that even Haiyang doesn't know.

Your second sister-in-law even thought that what I gave her was my file.

This is to prevent me from being unable to prove my identity if I suddenly pass away someday in the future."

After hearing this, Chu Xiangqian rolled his eyes at Xue Jianguo, and thought that probably only his second sister-in-law would believe his nonsense.

However, Chu Xiangqian felt a little more relieved.

If the things I did in the past were known by Magnesium Grasshopper, Ying Grasshopper and Polar Bear, they would definitely cause trouble for me.

There are even thoughts of killing oneself.

Then I thought that as opening up to the outside world deepens.

The threat from our own people began to grow.

After thinking for a few seconds, he continued, "I'm worried that as I have more and more contact with the outside world, the things I did in the past are more likely to be exposed."

Xue Jianguo nodded solemnly. As time went by, many of the things his brother-in-law had said had been proven to be true.

The thought in my mind that I could relax and unwind from now on was immediately thrown away.

"Don't worry, your information is not only encrypted, but also known only to the top. And because it is a separate department, you only need to report to the top. The confidentiality level has always been extremely high.

Including my grandfather and I, there were only six people in total who could actually come into contact with him.

However, recently... "

At this point, Xue Jianguo did not say it explicitly, but pointed to the sky.

Then he continued in a low voice, "Grandpa told me yesterday that you have been living too carefree recently. You must not forget your mission."

Chu Xiangqian understood as soon as he heard it. In the past two years, he indeed had not provided information from time to time like he did in the past.

It’s just that Chu Xiangqian did have some concerns, but since the old man of the Xue family said so.

Then you don't have to worry so much.

After thinking for a while, he said, "I got some uncertain news. Meiguo Lao has always felt that the cost of providing assistance to Dayuezhi to resist the invasion of polar bears is too high.

I am thinking of finding a more convenient and lower-cost transportation channel.”

Xue Jianguo was stunned for a moment, and it took him a good opportunity to come back to his senses.

If others had said that the news was uncertain, Xue Jianguo would definitely have become cautious.

But Chu Xiangqian had said several times before that the news was uncertain, but in the end it was proved that the information provided by this guy was all true.

He hurriedly asked, "What new ideas do you have?"

Chu Xiangqian chuckled. At this moment, the Celestial Empire was most worried about polar bears, not katydids.

If there is a chance to bleed the polar bear and get benefits for himself, the superiors will definitely not refuse.

(End of this chapter)