Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 49 Yes (First Order)

"Hello, Mr. Wang! And Mr. Yu!"

In the conference room of China Film Group, led by senior Han Shanping, the Wangs from Huayi, Yu Dong from Bernardus, and Wang Changtian from Guangxian all took their seats.

"Director Zhen! I read the script, it's well written!"

Wang Zhonglei spoke first.
"Comparing it with the storyboard, just imagining the scene makes me laugh."

Read the script? Compare the storyboards?

Can you do this?

Stop it, Mr. Wang.

You should just go and play dribbling!

"Haha, Mr. Wang, you are too kind!"

Zhen Jiecheng said this while nodding to his senior.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, bosses. I'm too young to keep things to myself."

"Today, I asked you to contact all the CEOs to get investment for my movie."

"As everyone knows, my studio is small and cannot afford such a big risk. I can only ask for donations from the bosses!"

Listen to what is said and the little word used!

This guy deserves to be able to pick up girls everywhere!

Han Shanping curled his lips and saw the atmosphere on the scene suddenly become enthusiastic.

"Haha, Director Zhen, this is your true nature. How can you describe it as being unable to hide things?"

Wang Changtian quickly took over the conversation.

"Director Zhen, just tell me how much investment you need, and I'll take whatever you say."

"Haha, look at what Mr. Wang said. Only you guys have money? We, Bernard, have no problem either!"

"Director Zhen, if you need money, I'll give you money. If you need people, I'll give them people. We at Huayi don't lack anything."

Wang Zhonglei quickly followed suit.
I just don't know whether what he said about asking people to give things to others is serious or not.

"Okay! Since we've called everyone here, everyone should have a share." Han Shanping finally spoke.

With Zuoshandiao's words, the dispute between the bosses temporarily came to an end.

"Jie Cheng, what's the budget for your movie?"

"The cost of filming is still very low. Three million is enough for me to spend on film. The main thing is the actors' salaries, which I don't have a number for now."

"Three million is still too conservative, let's add another two million!"

The mountain eagle waved his hand.
“As for actors, try to find big names!”

"You are now a director with a box office of over 70 million. You are no longer an unknown person!"

"There's no need to find another unknown person to play the role in "Nobody"!"

It was a rare occasion that Han Shanping used homophones to make a joke, and everyone laughed along.

Especially Yu Dong, he was so respectful in front of his old leader.

"Tell me, Jie Cheng, which actors do you have your eyes on?"

"We have only confirmed two at the moment: Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao. The others will all be chosen through auditions."

"By the way, Brother Jiang called me and said that he would come back to Beijing to see me after filming. He wanted to see if there was a suitable guest role for him in the script."

"Are you talking about Jiang Wen?" Han Shanping was stunned.

"Correct!"

"Well, Jiecheng, Jiang Wen is also very busy, why don't you talk to him? Forget about it!"

When he heard Jiang Wen's name, Han Shanping's brows immediately frowned.

The tears on the set of "Looking for the Gun" are still vivid in my mind.
Lu Chuan’s yesterday may very well be Zhen Jiecheng’s tomorrow!

Han Shanping doesn't want Zhen Jiecheng, his most promising junior from his alma mater, to be tortured by a drama bully.

"No need, Senior. Brother Jiang only plans to make a cameo appearance. It won't take long."

"Guest appearance? That's even more unnecessary! Anyway, the relationship between you two brothers doesn't need a guest appearance to maintain it!"

Han Shanping knows it very well!

To Jiang Wen, the so-called guest appearances are all bullshit!

This guy can change the play!
Not to mention a cameo, even if he was an extra, he could be promoted to the leading role.

No, it was changed to the director!
"Senior, this matter has not been finalized yet. What if Brother Jiang doesn't like the role in my script?"

"You kid! Listen to my advice and don't take it lightly!"

Han Shanping glared at Zhen Jiecheng.
"Otherwise, you will definitely suffer the consequences!"

The fact that the film's budget has not yet been fully determined does not prevent each company from determining the investment ratio in advance.

Excluding publicity and promotion, we will temporarily calculate it as 10 million.

Huayi took 15%, Bona and Light Media each took 12.5%, China Film Investment took 20%, and the remaining 40% was funded by Zhen Jiecheng's studio.

And within this 40%, most of Zhen Jiecheng's director fee was also tacitly included by everyone.

The nominal director's fee was deliberately a lucky number: 66688.8.

More than 600,000 is too much, more than 6,000 is too little.
Considering that Sister Hua works hard, more than 60,000 is just right.

"Director Zhen, when do you plan to hold the audition?" "We at Huayi can arrange an audition venue for you."

After the cake was distributed, Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei opened up a new blue ocean.

Compared with Berna and Guangguang, Huayi has a huge advantage in artist reserves.

It is also because of this that Huayi is more able to withstand the risks of film investment.

Without him!

By putting actors in the cast, Huayi can get a commission from the film remuneration.

As the actors’ status and value increased thanks to the movies, Huayi earned more.

So what if the movie loses money?

A small loss is equal to a small profit, and a big loss is equal to no loss!
Moreover, Huayi itself is a distribution company and also has a cinema chain.

The way capital works is far more than just box office data.

"Let's do it after the New Year's Day holiday! I won't bother Mr. Wang with the audition venue. My senior said he would help me arrange it."

I?
Did I say that?

What the hell did I say?

"Yes! I mentioned this to Jiecheng on the phone before. He only needs to be responsible for making a good movie and he doesn't need to worry about other things."

Han Shanping glared at Zhen Jiecheng.
"By the way, the preliminary audition list is here, take a look and see if there are any you want to add."

"Jiecheng is here, so we can talk face to face, saving the trouble of communicating over the phone later!"

The friendly meeting ended.

The competition has just begun.

Chat in person?
How can it be!

Are there some things that can be discussed in public?
Hua Yi took the first step, and Fan Bingbing's tactful tone quickly fell into Zhen Jiecheng's ears.

"Jiecheng, guess why I called you?"

"Sister, how could I have guessed that?"

"The company asked me to talk to you more, especially about the casting of your movie."

Fan Bingbing was wearing loose pajamas and leaning on the sofa.

There is no hiding anything; speaking out is a leak.

"But I won't! For myself, that's fine, but for the company? I don't have that kind of heart!"

"Jie Cheng, do you think my sister is narrow-minded?"

"Uh, I don't know!" Zhen Jiecheng's mouth twitched. What the hell is this question? Can this be answered?
"Hehe! Jie Cheng, you're not thinking the wrong way, are you?"

Fan Bingbing was so happy that a look of pride appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"By the way, Jie Cheng, the weather is getting colder, remember to drink more soup."

"I like to drink it, especially chicken soup."

"No, I'm making it in the kitchen right now. Unfortunately, my sister's cooking skills are average."

"Jie Cheng, can you do it?"

"Hey, I can do it!" Zhen Jiecheng took a breath.

"Then find an opportunity to show off your cooking skills to me next time and let me have a taste of your chicken soup."

"That's all, sister is going to the kitchen to keep an eye on it!"

"Anyway, the chat task assigned by the company has been completed. Can they still monitor my chat content?"

"Hang up, Jie Cheng, bye!"

After hanging up the phone, Fan Bingbing happily made a scissors gesture for himself.
"Yes!"

What is sincerity?

What is temptation?

What does it mean to just try a little?

What is heart-stirring?

Zhen Jiecheng's stumbling answer and trembling tone of voice have given a perfect explanation!
Fan Bingbing was very satisfied with the answer he handed in.

This wave, the score is at least over 90!

"Jie Cheng~"

As soon as the phone call was hung up, Cheng Hao raised his head.
Blinking her big watery eyes, she mumbled the name.

If you listen carefully, you can clearly detect the similarity in tone to that of Fan Bingbing just now.

Soon, Cheng Hao got up and went straight to the bathroom.

"he~tui!"

Add warm water, squeeze toothpaste,
Looking at the pretty blushing face in the dressing mirror,
Cheng Hao happily made a scissors gesture for himself.
"Yes!"

"Chicken soup, huh? No share for you!"

　Chapter 3 was blocked. I'm trying to figure out a solution. I'm convinced. It was blocked as soon as I posted it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)