Reborn, back to a small county town to become a wealthy family

Chapter 678 Finale Banquet
After repeated consideration, Luo Yang decided to prioritize Toutiao’s financing.

After all, he remembered that from April to September, the lowest point of international crude oil futures prices occurred in mid-July. On July 4, it was still in the early range, and crude oil prices should still be in a declining period.

After thinking this through, I felt much less worried when I went to Jinling to attend the wrap-up ceremony of "So Young".

While attending the cocktail party in the evening, he took the initiative to chat with director Zhang Yibai.

He Maosong and Liu Haishan, who were invited by him, were also present, along with Tan Ying, the general manager of Guobao Pictures. The five of them talked about the post-production and distribution of the film.

“Post-production will take another 3 to 4 months.”

Zhang Yibai said confidently, "As for the film's submission for review, just follow the normal process. There is absolutely no problem with the content."

“The key is post-release.”

While Luo Yang, He Maosong and Liu Haishan were all there, Tan Ying quickly expressed the pressure: "This movie is going to be released on New Year's Day, in the same schedule as The Grandmaster, Chinese Zodiac and Police Story 2013."

"The Grandmaster", starring actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai and directed by Wong Kar-wai, these two names alone are enough selling points.

"The Chinese Zodiac" is starred by Jackie Chan. There is no need to say much about his fame and appeal.

"Yeah. With our small production colliding with these two films, it's going to be hard to get a screening rate."

He Maosong frowned and said, "What about the Spring Festival period? Can it be postponed?"

“The Spring Festival period is even more crowded.”

Tan Ying quickly explained, "And I heard that there is another movie of a similar genre to ours that will be shown during the Spring Festival. I think it's called "So Young", so putting it during the New Year's Day period will be less difficult."

"We are not without advantages."

Luo Yang spoke up at this time; "After entering December, we should release the song of the same name first. After all, Fleet of Time is sung by Faye Wong. The popularity of the song can also bring traffic to the movie."

"Mr. Luo still has an idea."

Zhang Yibai's eyes lit up after hearing this idea. "I've heard the theme song before, and it fits the story of the film very well. Plus, with the singing queen Faye Wong performing it, this selling point will definitely have a significant effect after being hyped up."

“Can this hype start half a month in advance?”

He Maosong nodded and said, "The sooner the publicity effect is shown, the more confident we will be when we strive for the screening rate."

"Tan Ying, I leave this matter to you."

Luo Yang said promptly: "Cooperate with Director Zhang and Mr. He to do a good job in the post-promotion and distribution. I believe this film will be a success."

"Chairman, I have one more thing to report to you."

Tan Ying nodded and agreed to Luo Yang's request, then mentioned another matter: "There is a gap of 1000 million in the publicity and promotion expenses of "Fleeting Time", which needs to be made up with the funds in the company's account."

"Is 1000 enough?"

Luo Yang was even more straightforward: "Don't spend the money. If the publicity and promotion are not effective and the box office is affected, then it will not be worth it. You might as well do it all at once. Write me a report on how much you need and I will approve it."

As I recall, the box office of "So Young" was as high as 4.52 million yuan, but it only spent 3000 million yuan before. Even if the publicity and promotion costs were an additional 1.5 or million yuan, according to this box office result, Guobao Film and Television would be able to get a profit of about million yuan in the end.

"Okay, I'll come up with a complete promotion plan later."

Tan Ying said with a little excitement: "I will also give you a detailed list of the expenses required later."

"Director Zhang, please pay more attention to the post-production."

After explaining to Tan Ying, Luo Yang looked at Zhang Yibai and said, "If the box office exceeds 2 million, I will give you a big red envelope!"

The reason why I didn't report it too high is because I was afraid of scaring them.

At this moment, Zhang Yibai and others might think that if the film can finally take in 2 million yuan at the box office, it would be a big win.

"sure!"

From the perspective of a director, Zhang Yimou also hopes that the box office of "So Young" will be as high as possible.

It's not that he was greedy for the big red envelope promised by Luo Yang. In fact, for him, creating a high box office was more attractive. Originally there were five people in the chat circle, but as time went by, only four people were left.

Liu Haishan walked away at some point and joined the actresses in the crew.

His thoughts were obvious.

Fortunately, Old Liu also knew Yu Fang's identity and did not have any thoughts about her.

He was targeting the third female in the crew.
Because of Liu Haishan's identity and his own generous personality, after joining the circle of several actresses, he soon started chatting and laughing with everyone.

Only Yu Fang couldn't concentrate.

From time to time, he would glance in the direction of Luo Yang.

They hadn't seen each other for three or four months. At this moment, she really wanted the party to end quickly so that she could find a private place to talk to Luo Yang from the bottom of her heart.

It’s not that Yu Fang was extremely hungry and thirsty.

Seeing that the filming of "Fleet of Time" has been completed, Guobao Film and Television still has not announced any news of investment in new dramas. What will she do next? Without an accurate conclusion, how can she not be anxious?
Anyone would think so.

She was previously arranged to play the third female role in two TV series, and finally made the jump to the big screen, where she became the number one female role in one step.

If "Fleet of Time" only needs to become a small hit, she can take advantage of this opportunity to take on another new film and consolidate her position as a second-rate actress in the film and television industry.

No matter what the cost, we must get new resources from Luo Yang tonight.

The wrap-up party lasted until about 9:30.

Considering that the media were invited that night, the entire crew dispersed directly and went back to their hotel rooms to rest and disband tomorrow.

Yu Fang was very anxious as he watched Luo Yang being dragged away by Liu Haishan and He Maosong.

"Miss Yu, the boss has other activities tonight and will be back later."

Chu Jing appeared beside Yu Fang in time and whispered in his ear: "Go back to your room and change your clothes first. I'll be waiting in the underground parking lot and pick you up at the Jinling Hotel where he is staying later."

Yu Fang doesn't know Chu Jing.

But Chu Jing followed Luo Yang and attended the banquet with him tonight. This cannot be faked.

"You are."

Even so, she did not forget to be cautious.

"Ms. Yu, my name is Chu Jing."

Chu Jing smiled and replied: "I am the boss's secretary."

"It turned out to be Secretary Chu."

Yu Fang immediately smiled and said politely, "I'll go back to my room to wash up and change clothes. Secretary Chu, please wait for me for an hour."

Take a shower, change clothes, and put on makeup beautifully.

It will take at least an hour.

"Okay, Miss Yu."

Chu Jing kept smiling and said, "Waiting for you in the basement parking lot is a black Mercedes-Benz with a license plate number of Shanghai A******. The elevator goes directly down to the negative 2nd floor. Call me when you leave."

As she spoke, she took out a business card.

"I'll meet you at the elevator!"

Yu Fang took the business card and glanced at it.

Chu Jing, deputy director of the Lingshi Palace Group’s board of directors office.

(End of this chapter)