Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 37: Sharing the Money and Killing the Rich

After completing the settlement with Youku, Yi Xiaoxing also invited Cheng Xi to visit Wanhe Tianyi and settle their respective profits.

"Youku won 113 million in the bet."

"There were 11 advertising sponsors for the first season of 'Wan Wan'. The first two 'Three Kingdoms' ads received 20 yuan, and the next nine ads received 30 yuan each, for a total of 290 million yuan."

"The extra episodes have three episodes, totaling six, each also 30, for a total of 180 million."

Cheng Xi was writing on the paper while talking to Yi Xiaoxing.

"The total revenue of 'Wan Wan' was 583 million. After deducting the 27 yuan in red envelopes given to the crew, the 5.5 yuan loaned to me by a few friends, and the 5 yuan at the final wrap party, I was left with exactly 550 million yuan."

The investment cost of Cheng Xi and Yi Xiaoxing was 25.5 yuan, which included 2 yuan contributed by Gao Chunyang and 5.5 yuan borrowed by their roommates.

But the profit was 550 million, a full 20 times increase!
If the 25 yuan investment by Youku is included, the return is at least 10 times.

"Look, it should be correct, right?" Cheng Xi asked after finishing the calculation.

Yi Xiaoxing looked at the numbers on the paper and nodded:

"Yeah, that's right."

"According to our previous profit-sharing agreement, you, Yidao, get 35 percent, or 192.5 million yuan; Baike gets 5 percent, or 27.5 yuan. Of course, this is all before tax."

"My share of revenue is 55%, which is 302.5 million. Reba and Baike share the same, 27.5. Director Yi, take a look, is that correct?"

Yi Xiaoxing looked at it for a while and nodded again.

Cheng Xi continued, "Then Director Yi, you and Bai Ke, give me an account, and I'll get the money settled in the next few days."

The gambling agreement between Wanwan and Youku, as well as the advertising sponsorship contract were all signed in the name of Cheng Xi's personal studio.

This way you can pay less tax, which is different from tax evasion and is a reasonable tax avoidance.

After the two of them settled the bill, Yi Xiaoxing called Bai Ke and others over, and everyone happily drank tea and played mahjong.

Cheng Xi was surprised to see that Liu Xun Zimo also joined Wanhe Tianyi with Bai Zhongchun. Many things are really predestined.

I just don’t know where the original heroine of “Wan Wan” is now or what she is doing. I guess I have completely changed her fate.

In the evening, after returning to school, Cheng Xi organized a party for dormitory 302 and Reba dormitory.

This time we still had a meal in the cafeteria, but we moved from the second floor to a small private room on the third floor.

After all, school is safer.

Cheng Xi withdrew a lot of cash, which made his schoolbag bulge out. As he walked through the school, he looked at everyone as if they were a thief.

But my heart is filled with joy of harvest, this is the real first pot of gold.

After everyone was seated, Cheng Xi went straight to the point and stated the purpose of this gathering.

"The success of Wan Wan is inseparable from the support of our brothers and sisters. Our Wan Wan revenue has been settled today, so I'm bringing everyone over to celebrate together!"

When the eight people present heard this, they all became interested.

Bai Xue even asked quickly:

"Come on, Boss Cheng, are you rich this time?"

Liu Jingbang also started to make trouble:
"Producer Cheng, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us how much we made this time! Open our eyes!"

When Cheng Xi heard what several people said and looked at their expressions, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Cheng Xi drank the beer in his hand in a very showy manner and said:
"Guess first?"

Wang Ge: "One million?"

Bai Xue: "150 million?"

Xu Zhenming: "250 million?"

"Neither of them is right!" Cheng Xi shook his head, then slowly stretched out his hand and said:
"Not much. Our small crew only made around 500 million."

"It's only about 500 million. Is that something a human being can say?"

Everyone complained and spoke with envy.

Even though everyone was mentally prepared, they didn't expect "Wan Wan" to make so much money.

After all, they all knew that Cheng Xi had only invested a few hundred thousand in this drama. Perhaps only Yang Zi was not that surprised, after all, 500 million was not a lot for her.

She has been filming for so many years that her family member quit his job to become her agent and bought a villa in Yanjing a few years ago.

But I also find this rate of return incredible.

Cheng Xi was satisfied with everyone's surprised expressions, so he stopped pretending and said:

"Over 500 million is the total profit. After deducting the costs and the commission, it's just over 300 million for me. After paying taxes, it's about 200 million."

"That's already a lot. My family probably won't earn more than 200 million in a lifetime." Wang Ge interjected at this time.

Everyone agrees with this statement, and no one knows how much money they will earn a year after graduation.

At that time, housing prices were not high, and more than 200 million was considered a lot of money. I guess no one here could have expected that the pay in the film and television industry would skyrocket in the future.

Besides, Cheng Xi is still a freshman, so he will only earn more in the future, right?
Several roommates couldn't help but feel envious. They were happy for Cheng Xi, but at the same time, the contrast made them feel uncomfortable.

I am really worried that my brother is having a hard life, and I am also worried that he is driving a Land Rover.

The opportunities for those in the acting department are greater, but the opportunities for those in the management department are relatively much smaller. After all, a crew needs a lot of actors, but not a few producers.

Before his rebirth, Cheng Xi had always adhered to the principle of not showing off his wealth, but everyone present had supported him financially, so he had to report the situation.

Besides, everyone actually knows that Cheng Xi has made money, so it would be better to say it out loud.

He didn't waste any words, just opened his schoolbag and said:
"Everyone helped me a lot by lending me money before. When I took the money, I told myself that I must do a good job on this drama. I regard the money you lent me as an investment."

"Fortunately, I didn't disappoint everyone."

So he took out eight paper bags filled with money from his schoolbag, one of which was Reba’s share.

They were handed over to them one by one.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to start.

After a while, Bai Xue said:
"This is too much, Cheng Xi. You should just give us the money we borrowed. The money earned by Wanwan is your own ability, so it should belong to you."

Cheng Xi saw Bai Xue say this and grinned:

"We agreed at the beginning. If we lose money, it will be considered a loan to you. If we make money, it will be considered your investment."

"And if that's what you mean, then if you don't lend it to me, I won't be able to finish filming my drama. I can't do that against my conscience."

When everyone heard what Cheng Xi said, they all remained silent.

Only Liu Jingbang saw that the atmosphere was a bit solemn, so he said:
"Take it, take it, why not? I think Cheng Xi will make more money in the future. If he doesn't rip off the rich now, when will he?"

"Hahahaha~"

"Yes, this Mr. Cheng deserves to be slaughtered, so we will take him in!"

"Thank you, Mr. Cheng! Hahahaha~"

"Suddenly I have so much money, I have to think about how to spend it!"

So everyone thanked Mr. Cheng and accepted the gift without hesitation.

Cheng Xi saw that everyone accepted it, and heard them calling him Mr. Cheng, and he felt very happy. This was a kind of pleasure to share with good friends.

The money he prepared for everyone this time must be repaid at ten times the profit of the loan.

This should be a considerable amount of money for us freshmen.

After Liu Jingbang adjusted the atmosphere, everyone became lively. This was originally a celebration party.

After the meal, everyone suggested that we toast to the success of "Wan Wan".

Then, everyone raised their glasses, smiled, and shouted:
"Cheers to Wan Wan!"

"Cheers to our friendship!"

"Cheers to thinking about how you spend your money!"

"Hahahahahaha~"

(End of this chapter)