Entertainment: Stepmother’s daughter is actually a future queen

Chapter 119 The logic of capital
"I've already signed the person."

"what?"

In the office, facing the producer and several investors, Liu Weiqiang, with bloodshot eyes, asked again almost incredulously.

"I said, I have already signed it." The investor is a well-known wealthy businessman in the film industry. He runs the gambling industry and yachts. He is [-] years old, but he is still full of energy, his hair is pitch black without a trace of silver, and his face is peaceful. But there is no aggressive flavor at all.

Even if he takes off his white shirt, he even has abdominal muscles on his lower abdomen. At this time, he is wearing a low-key white shirt, but it is worth tens of thousands.

He was dressed in a million-dollar outfit, except that he didn't wear a watch on his wrist, only a string of starched rosary beads, and his tone of voice was gentle.

"Director Liu, Sir Huang is Huang Qiushen, Liu Jianming is Andy Lau, Chen Yongren is Louis Koo, and Han Chen is Eric Tsang."

"The two young men are Edison Chen and Shawn Yue."

"I believe that when I organize such a lineup of kings, and with your excellent guidance ability, Director Liu, this will be an extremely good movie, right?"

"What, you signed it all??" Even though Liu Weiqiang was already mentally prepared, he was furious to death. He completely ignored the three big investors and the cold-faced female producer present, and immediately slapped the table And rise.

"Didn't I tell you that I have better candidates? These people's photos don't look like Infernal Affairs. How do they look like them? How do they understand what Infernal Affairs is..."

Liu Weiqiang murmured, feeling angry.

Mai Zhaohui on the side couldn't help but wink at Liu Weiqiang, but Liu Weiqiang didn't notice it.

But the three big bosses were not angry at all and seemed very well-educated.

"Director Liu, who do you think I am?" Zhou Ping, sitting in the middle, spoke kindly.

Liu Weiqiang was furious, but he didn't dare to face Zhou Ping. He just glared at him. Seeing Liu Weiqiang's appearance, Zhou Ping simply continued calmly, "I am a concrete person. But I also represent a non-concrete thing, 'capital'."

"Capital is a thing that only pays attention to the rate of return, that is, to obtain the most stable return with the lowest risk. This is the rule of the game that capital pursues."

"I have watched the audition video of the kid named Lin Yu that you sent me. It is true that I admit that as an actor, his ability is very good. I even say privately, from my personal perspective, this The seeds of future superstars."

"But, at least he isn't now."

"If he is not, it means that he lacks box office appeal and lacks the guarantee of attendance."

"In other words, I can do whatever I want in this movie and bet on this person, but as for capital, I can't break my investment rules - Liang Chaowei may not be as good as him, but he more stable."

“There is lower risk and a more stable rate of return.”

"Movies are art to you, and they are an investment commodity to me."

Liu Weiqiang immediately sat down dejectedly. Seeing his old friend like this, Mai Zhaohui smiled bitterly and could only persuade him, "This kid is too young. How can he really be alone and directly act as the male lead in such a king-level lineup?" No."

"Can those veteran celebrities and the golden supporting actors who carry his sedan chair convince the public? You are setting him on the fire to roast him."

"Besides, he is young and does not fit the image of Liu Jianming and Chen Yongren. Finally, if you can't find five people of the same level, what's the use of having him?"

"Didn't you know this from the beginning?"

Under Mai Zhaohui's persuasion, Liu Weiqiang couldn't help but feel very sorry for this person.

"Then I still have to give him a role no matter what!"

Hearing what Liu Weiqiang said, Mai Zhaohui on the side breathed a sigh of relief, "Then what role do you want to give?" "Big B" Liu Weiqiang had already had an idea in mind, and he would blurt it out now.

Mai Zhaohui thought for a while and couldn't help but nodded. By the way, what kind of role is this Big B? He was another undercover agent that Han Chen ambushed in the police station. He was the one who shot Chen Yongren to death in the rooftop scene. .

And this role was originally scheduled to be played by another famous gold medal supporting actor.

After Mai Zhaohui thought for a while, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. It was harmless, just give it to him. Although he looked a little immature due to his age, it was just a chance to exercise.

After all, this character doesn't have a heavy role, so the audience won't be too harsh on him.

"No." Zhou Ping on the side suddenly spoke, interrupting Mai Zhaohui's already sounding very reasonable arrangement.

"What's wrong again?" Liu Weiqiang was really annoyed at this moment. He stood up and was about to lose his temper with Zhou Ping.

Just because of these words, he already wanted to give up.

Damn money, whoever wants to do it will do it!
"I mean, the gift is too light." Zhou Ping said seriously, without being impatient or angry, "Since he is so talented, what's the use of giving him a small role that doesn't hurt him?"

"We can no longer arrange anything in Infernal Affairs. Just let him make this call."

Zhou Ping stood up and handed a business card to Liu Weiqiang. Liu Weiqiang just glanced at the name on the business card and was immediately overjoyed.

"This is a small production, but I've read the script and it's pretty good. I recommend him to be the male lead!"

"What!?" Liu Weiqiang was immediately stunned and froze on the spot.

Zhou Ping glanced at Liu Weiqiang, said nothing, and left in a hurry. It turned out that he was just here to appease Liu Weiqiang. As the big boss, he is actually very busy with his daily career, and he only had 20 minutes to spare when he came here. .

Liu Weiqiang caught up and asked quickly, "Mr. Zhou, didn't you say that capital pursues the stability of returns?"

"Isn't an investor also a kind of investment?" Zhou Ping smiled, turned around and said seriously, "Or does Director Liu think that Lin Yu's investment will be risky?"

Liu Weiqiang was speechless for a moment.

After Zhou Ping left, Liu Weiqiang was sitting in the office, feeling mixed with joy and sorrow for a moment, looking at the business card in his hand. Just by seeing the business card, he knew that this was not a small production.

This is a rare IP adaptation from the island country, and it is definitely one of the heavyweight productions this year!
Just give this guy a male lead?
Liu Weiqiang closed his eyes and thought carefully, and from his director's point of view, he suddenly understood.

Yes, the movie "Infernal Affairs" just wanted a familiar face, but the male lead in that movie could indeed look like an amateur.

At this time, Liu Weiqiang was speechless.

Mai Zhaohui sat aside for a while and glanced at his old friend, and couldn't help but sneered, "The businessman's business is very good. How can he buy a Linyu? This kills two birds with one stone and gives you Liu Weiqiang." It’s a huge honor.”

"He said investing in 'people', aren't you, Liu Weiqiang, one of the people worth investing in?"

Liu Weiqiang suddenly realized something for the second time, and then became even more embarrassed and speechless.

The logic of capital is terrifying.

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