Huayu: Are you even sitting up straight? You're going to be the director?

Chapter 24 The Rich Woman's Money, Ning Hao's Moved

Cao Zhong actually knew that Jing Tian was rich, and he also knew that Jing Tian was easy to fool.

But I never expected the other party to be so easily fooled.

He hadn't even provided the filing for "Nanjing Photo Studio" or the actors' contractual evidence, yet Jing Tian had already decided to pay him.

Cao Zhong coughed lightly twice, his gaze towards Jing Tian warm and sincere:
"I have something embarrassing to say in front of Senior Brother Ning, but I don't know if I should say it."

Upon hearing this, Ning Hao suddenly felt a little flustered.

He seemed to have guessed what the other person was going to say.
Then I started to regret it.

Young people lack martial ethics; they resort to sneak attacks and deception.

So... they're using him as collateral, right?
He hummed,

"If it's embarrassing... then don't..."

Before Ning Hao could finish speaking, Cao Zhong interrupted him, looking at Jing Tian and saying:
"I know that a top-tier screenwriter's script can only fetch between 500,000 and 1 million, plus consulting fees. If you can give me 1 million, I'm already getting a great deal."

But the film I'm about to make is the culmination of my hard work.

Ning Hao's unease intensified.

Jing Tian tilted his head slightly, stretching his neck forward, wanting to hear what had happened.

What exactly is Senior Brother going to say?
Cao Zhong's eyes were full of innocence:

"Therefore, I am willing to sign a separate contract with you in addition to the transfer of the script copyright. I am also willing to provide you with a script that you are satisfied with, and I am willing to direct a movie for you in the future, in order to exchange for another million as collateral."

The whole room fell silent.

Jing Tian blinked. She was young, not stupid.

One million is no small sum.

Although for her it was just the cost of breakfast.

But she wasn't a big spender either.

How could anyone agree to such an outrageous topic?

Ning Hao's head was buzzing.

No wonder you said you were embarrassed.

Are you embarrassed?
You're making things difficult for me!
Ning Hao is numb!

He was the one who introduced Cao Zhong to him.

Why did they introduce this thing? Is this some kind of alien trap for Jing Tian?

Ning Hao's forehead was covered in sweat.

Cao Zhong knew that this topic was not just embarrassing, but extremely embarrassing, but he wasn't worried at all because he was frank and straightforward.

Therefore, he fully understood the reactions of the two people opposite him.

However, this was something he had anticipated beforehand. Of course, it would be best if he could get it, but if he couldn't, he would just invest less and earn less in the future.

A moment of silence fell over the room.

Knowing that the other party was very hesitant, Cao Zhong immediately presented all his evidence before the other party could refuse.

"I know you're very surprised right now, surprised that a grown man like me could say such embarrassing things in just over ten minutes of knowing you."

Cao Zhong said,
"But I believe you will listen to my explanation, because your mouth is so warm at 37 degrees Celsius, you certainly can't say anything very cold."

After all, we just finalized a script. We're still in a collaborative relationship.

But what I'm about to say, junior sister, please keep it a secret.

Taking advantage of the fact that the opponent had not yet reacted, Cao Zhong continued his attack.

Cao Zhong also knew that even if he persuaded Jing Tian, ​​there would likely be many more hurdles to overcome.

But Cao Zhong had to seize this opportunity.

Money that is impossible to obtain from banks is not entirely impossible for Jing Tian, ​​who aspires to debut in the entertainment industry.

The evidence in my hand was laid out one by one. "Here is the project approval certificate given to me by General Manager Han of China Film Group. Director Ning, Director Ning's teacher Wang Hongwei, and my class teacher Cui Xinqin can all testify for me."

This is the contract I signed with Zu Feng. He valued my script highly and promised to act in my movie for free.

Currently, one of the eight beauties from the Central Academy of Drama's 96 class, Mei Ting, who is on par with Zhang Ziyi, Zeng Li, and others, and who is quite popular this year, also voluntarily starred in my film for free.

There's also Hai Qing, a senior from the Beijing Film Academy.

Mr. Wang Hongwei, who was also the producer of Director Ning's "Crazy Stone", will also be the producer of my film.

The purpose of me saying all this is not to tell you that I am valued by these people.

Rather, I want you to see that I am indeed striving to become a good director.

I don't know if my movie will definitely make money, so I dare not ask you to invest. But I can offer you my services for a long time to come, whether it's providing a movie script or directing a movie for you... in exchange for your recognition.

I think this is not a loss for you, don't you think?

If I succeed, my promise to you will be that you'll become like Qin Shi Huang touching an electric wire, winning until you're numb.

If my movie fails, I will provide you with a new script that satisfies you, no matter how many times it is revised or how many people review it, until you acknowledge its success.

"At that time, when we collaborate again, I don't think you'd care about the initial investment of one million, right?"

After hearing this, Jing Tian's first feeling was that it was absurd.

But then I thought about it again, and it seemed like signing it wouldn't do her any harm.

It's like becoming Cao Zhong's client in advance, and being able to set unlimited conditions to demand that this client act like a slave to him.

The price was a mere one million.

Too much value!

Regardless of whether Cao Zhong's movie wins or not, she will definitely win.

No matter how I look at it, I can't see any possibility that I'm losing money.

"I need to go back and discuss this with Uncle Lu Zheng."

Jing Tian's attitude softened noticeably at this point. "But from my perspective, I don't feel it's abrupt at all. I see your sincerity and effort in your eyes. You're really amazing to be willing to put in so much effort. Aren't you afraid of failing? Then you'll be working purely for me."

“I’m afraid,” Cao Zhong said solemnly, “but I have to do it first. If I don’t do it, I’ll never know what the future holds. Whether I succeed or fail, I’m moving forward. And I believe every step I take is meaningful.”

Upon hearing this, Ning Hao's gaze towards Cao Zhong changed slightly.

He never expected Cao Zhong to say something that sent a chill down his spine.

Although he was a bit unrefined in his work, he did put in a lot of effort for the movie "Nanjing Photo Studio".

After finishing his conversation with Jing Tian, ​​Cao Zhong could only return home and wait for news.

The following day, Jing Tian replied that two contracts could be signed.

However, Cao Zhong requested that Jing Tian be given priority in choosing a role for his next film.

Cao Zhong knew that the road administration had decided to accomplish a lot with a small budget.

The two million investment was thus secured.

Cao Zhong plans to invest this money himself in "Nanjing Photo Studio," otherwise he would feel somewhat unwilling to simply let China Film Group provide the funding.

Ning Hao was greatly shocked upon learning the news.

I took several deep breaths of the cool air.

I ate until I was full.

Consider that he's a famous director, and he only got eighty yuan after shooting the music video.

This kid just fooled people out of two hundred.

If I'd known, would I have even gone to see Liu Dehua? He's such a cheapskate!
Ning Hao was deeply moved.

No wonder everyone says rich women are great, rich women are wonderful, rich women have money in their pockets.

Now I've truly seen it for myself!
(End of this chapter)