You are a star, why do you have all the skills from the underworld?

Wang Xi's singing came as promised.

"..."

"Dear Mom and Dad"

"Don't call me little fool"

"Although I am very obedient"

"It doesn't mean I don't have ideas"

"I like sour and sweet"

"This is the real me"

"Every day is new to me"

"..."

Xu Yi was eating dinner and listening to Wang Xi's singing. Although the timbre is different from that of Sister Hanyun in her previous life, Wang Xi can still sing this song to life. The pace is bright and the tone is playful.

"Sister Ju, this song can be sent to customers."

There is nothing extra that Xu Yi can modify here.

On the contrary, it was Fat Orange, which was quite surprising.

This little girl’s song was also written by the boss?

The boss has multiple personalities...

Youyouru’s advertising song work is finally over. Xu Yi has enough confidence that this song will definitely not be returned. Back then, this song swept the streets and set off a hurricane among young people!

In line with Youyouru's customer group positioning, it can be said to be very precise.

In the next few days, Xu Yi became more relaxed.

The search for a director and screenwriter for the "Operation Red Sea" project also made new progress. Following Xu Yi's recommendation, Lu Yilian finally found a director from Hong Kong Island.

The screenwriting team is working non-stop on script creation.

The only problem is investment.

As the initiator of the project, Lu Yilian applied for funding from the organization and the funds from the General Army Art Center. Coupled with several small investments he secured, the total was only over 100 million.

It is still short of at least half of the cost budget.

This movie will be shot overseas, which will also involve the use of various weapons, vehicles, even helicopters, ships, etc. These costs are hard costs and cannot be saved.

And in post-production, you get what you pay for.

If the funds are insufficient, it is very likely that the special effects will be reduced to 50 cents, and a good story will be wasted.

This is something Lu Yilian will never allow.

From the current point of view, we can only work hard on actors' remuneration and save a little. We definitely can’t hire top-notch celebrities, because they are so delicate that the project team can’t afford them. But that Xu Yi...

Maybe you can talk to Xu Yi!

With this idea in mind, Lu Yilian made an appointment with Xu Yi alone.

He deliberately took out the good tea that he had collected for many years and poured tea for Xu Yi himself: "Brother Xu, come, drink tea."

"The chief is looking for me about the Operation Red Sea project, right?"

Xu Yi probably guessed what Lu Yilian meant, "The script has been written. Do you need my help to read it?"

Lu Yilian chuckled and said:

"The script should be ready soon, this is all a small matter."

"I came to see Brother Xu today because I wanted to discuss the remuneration with Brother Xu. I know that Brother Xu is currently very popular and has made great achievements in the music circle. But..."

"There are too many areas where we have to spend money on this movie."

"Brother Xu, look, can you star in this movie a little cheaper?"

Xu Yi was quite surprised.

It turns out that we are not talking about the script, but about the remuneration?

Judging from the current specifications of this "Operation Red Sea" movie, the General Administration Art Center is the producer, and Lu Yilian should be considered the producer. The General Army Art Center has actually produced many film and television dramas, but this is the first time for such a large-scale investment movie.

Xu Yi did not say how much money he wanted, but instead asked Lu Yilian:

"Chief, how much is the shortfall in film investment currently?"

"Almost, almost." Lu Yilian said carelessly. Don't spread the word about your lack of money everywhere.

But Xu Yi said with a smile: "Chief, we are all in the same boat, and you still hide this from me? In fact, if the chief doesn't tell me, I can probably guess a little. There should be a lot left, right?"

Lu Yilian's face immediately turned into a bitter look.

After a long while, he said sadly:

"Oh, to be honest, we are still short of at least 200 million!"

"I went up and down to get all the investors who needed to be approached. But when everyone heard that they were going to make a war movie about the evacuation of overseas Chinese, they all felt like they were facing an enemy. They didn't say anything, but they just refused to pay. .”

"I really have no choice but to reduce some expenses on you."

Hearing this, Xu Yi calculated in his mind that the money in his account was not enough for 200 million!

He knew that as long as the production quality of this movie was good, it would definitely be a big hit. And given the background of the General Army Art Center, it will only take a matter of minutes to grab a Spring Festival slot.

If Xu Yi remembers correctly, this movie in the previous life still received more than 30 and nearly 4 billion in box office despite being surrounded by many good films! Based on a 40-60 split, the profit from the box office is about 1.5 billion!

Pure profit! Make money with blood!

Xu Yi thought about it for a while and then said:

"Chief, the difference is quite large!"

"Even if I appear for free, I'm afraid it won't help, right?"

Lu Yilian: "If you can save a little, then a little! I'll think of other ways later."

In fact, Lu Yilian was already desperate and had no other options.

Xu Yi obviously saw this, and he immediately said:

"Chief, I have an immature idea."

"Why don't I pay for the difference of 200 million. However, as an investor, I will hold a share in proportion to the total investment in the film."

Lu Yilian:? ? ?

He was shocked for a long time and looked at Xu Yi for a long time, completely in disbelief.

Is this kid crazy?

This guy actually dives into something that others are afraid to avoid? Not only did he put in all his efforts, but he also spent real money. This was 200 million yuan, not 200 yuan!

Lu Yilian couldn't see through Xu Yi:

"Brother Xu, may I know why you did this?"

He didn't ask Xu Yi if he had so much money, but asked Xu Yi's motives. It can be seen that Lu Yilian is also a principled person, and he does not accept any kind of money.

Xu Yi shrugged and said:

"Chief Tan of the military region has always wanted me to serve in the army, and he appreciated me very much. It's just that my personal life style is lazy and really not suitable for life in the military camp. But this appreciation can't be repaid, so... I treat it as a soldier for the country. Make a contribution.”

"Okay!" Lu Yilian was unmoved, "This reason is tentatively established. Now you can tell me what you really think."

Obviously, the high-sounding reason just mentioned was not acceptable to Lu Yilian.

Make a contribution?

Who is going to make a contribution and donate 200 million at once?

Only a fool would believe this.

Seeing that Lu Yilian was not fooled at all, Xu Yi smiled bitterly, and then said: "The chief has a sharp eye!"

"That's really my reason. Of course, it's also good to make some pocket money on the way."

Lu Yilian immediately grasped the key point of Xu Yi's words and asked: "Do you think our movie will make money?"

Xu Yi's heart: Nonsense, what's the point of filming this if it doesn't make money?

This is a commercial film, not an artistic film. If you can’t win a prize, if you can’t make money, then what’s the point of filming? Shoot it to learn a lesson?

Just listen to Xu Yi's uncertain words:

"I think it should be okay."

"But this is a matter of the market. Even if we are sitting here now, no matter how well we think, if the audience does not pay, we should still pay. I just hope it can make money based on personal emotions."

If I told you, buddy, that this movie could have a box office of several billion, I'm afraid you would scream at the boss to get investment. When the time comes, I have to sell iron, houses and cars myself, so where will I have room for investment?

Xu Yi spoke very tactfully.

I just thought it would make money, but I said it still depends on the market.

Over the years, there have been many more movies that have lost money than have made money. Even a gold medal director would not dare to say that every film he makes is a hit.

Cold situations happen from time to time, which is why Lu Yilian's investment journey is so difficult.

"it is good!"

Lu Yilian suddenly took Xu Yi's hand and said, "Brother Xu, I'll leave this to you. You've really solved my big trouble. Don't worry, we'll put it in black and white on the film investment shares. I'll definitely sign it clearly when the time comes." .”

"Whoever belongs to him belongs to him."

"By the way, Brother Xu, when will the funds be available?"

Xu Yi thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid you have to wait for a few days. I won't be able to get such a large amount of cash for a while, so I have to raise some money."

"No problem!" Lu Yilian patted the back of Xu Yi's hand and said, "You raise the money slowly, we still have time. When you raise the money, tell me in time, and I will have someone draw up the contract first!"

Xu Yi:......

There's no need to be so anxious.

……

After leaving the General Army Art Center, Xu Yi was also thinking about who to ask for money. Among the people he knew, there didn't seem to be many people who could take out so much cash at once.

Zhong Guoliang is one, and Zheng Yun who is far away on the other side of the ocean is also one.

Other than that, there seems to be really no one else.

After thinking about it, Xu Yi called Zhong Guoliang.

He didn't directly talk about borrowing money. He just asked Zhong Guoliang if it was inconvenient and wanted to see him. Zhong Guoliang readily agreed. Xu Yi was more important to Zhong Guoliang than ordinary business partners, so it was no big deal to meet him.

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yi took a taxi directly to Zhong Guoliang's residence.

This was the first time Xu Yi came to Zhong Guoliang's house. He was shocked when he got off the car. Normally, he should bring some gifts when he first came to the house. Now he was empty-handed and had to go in to look for money... Could he be kicked out by the other party?

Xu Yi has two ideas:

The first is to borrow money from Zhong Guoliang, not much, just 100 million.

The second is to trick Zhong Guoliang into investing. Each person invested 100 million in this movie.

Borrowing money is not very reliable.

So he tried his best to talk about investing in movies, but he was very particular about how to talk to impress this rich man. Zhong Guoliang is not short of money, which can be seen from the remuneration he paid Xu Yi before.

So, just in terms of return on investment, I’m afraid it will be difficult.

Xu Yi thought as he walked to the door of Zhongzhai. He rang the doorbell and a nanny immediately came to open the door.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, right?"

"Please come in quickly, Mr. Zhong is waiting for you."

Good guy, do all the nannies from rich families have such high quality? It's only been more than half an hour since I hung up the phone, and actually even the nanny knew that I was coming!

Xu Yi came in and changed his shoes.

Then I heard Zhong Guoliang’s hearty laughter:

"Brother Xu, you are a rare visitor!"

"Come on, come on over and sit down. I'll be handling a document. I'll be ready soon."

Zhong Guoliang placed a small desk behind the tea room in the living room. On both sides of the desk were two rows of bookshelves filled with books. This is a workbench for temporary work, not a study. Xu Yi's flat floor in the Magic City was not too small, but compared to this place, it seemed a bit cramped.

Xu Yi casually took a look at the layout of the room. The decoration was simple and not very luxurious, but it just gave people a feeling of 'I probably can't afford it'. This decoration should have been designed by a design master himself.

About three minutes later, Zhong Guoliang put down what he was doing, walked to the tea room, and said with a smile:

"Sorry for wasting your time."

"What kind of tea do you want to drink? Forget it, coming to my place doesn't count as a guest. You can drink whatever you want!"

This is treating Xu Yi as one of his own.

When the nanny who was far away in the kitchen heard these words, her heart trembled. This young man has such a great background! There are not many people who can visit Mr. Zhong's private home, and there are even fewer young people who can make Mr. Zhong so invisible.

Xu Yi was not polite: "I can do either."

Zhong Guoliang made tea and then got to the point:

"It's rare for you to take the initiative to come to me. You must have something to do, right?"

"Did you encounter any difficulties at work?"

"If you are not happy in the entertainment industry, how about you come to my place and I will manage a company for you?"

Hearing this, Xu Yi quickly said:

"Haha, I accepted Mr. Zhong's kindness."

"Whenever I really can't survive anymore, I will definitely come to you."

"But today..."

"I do have something that I want to discuss with you. Recently, the General Army Art Center is preparing to shoot a movie, and I am participating. However, there is still a big gap in the funding for this movie. I After much deliberation, I must tell Mr. Zhong as soon as possible about such a good thing."

Zhong Guoliang said with a half-smile:

"Oh? Are you sure it's a good thing?"

"Um..." Xu Yi knew that in front of a person like Zhong Guoliang, it would be useless no matter how you sugarcoat something. With his experience, he can almost immediately determine whether there are any pitfalls in what you are talking about. Just listen to Xu Yi continue: "The main reason is that the subject matter of this movie is a bit sensitive. There has never been one on the market before. It tells the story of overseas evacuation. The General Army Art Center has also found some capital, and most of them feel that, This matter is a bit uncertain, so I don’t dare to place a bet.”

Zhong Guoliang glanced at Xu Yi: "Overseas evacuation? Military movie?"

Xu Yi: "That's right."

"I don't know much about the movie market." Zhong Guoliang said honestly, "But I also know that the emergence of a new genre of movies will take huge risks. It is very likely that if you spend hundreds of millions, you will lose everything."

"How are you going to convince me?"

Zhong Guoliang put the core issue on the table when he came up. Xu Yi only wanted to think about a curved plan to save the country, and there was no room for it. He could only bite the bullet and said:

"Mr. Zhong, if I say that this movie will definitely make money, big money, would you believe it?" (End of Chapter)