I really don't want to make bad movies!

After the actors finished their makeup, their good looks became even more striking.

Although the original script required the characters to wear mostly casual clothes, Xia Ming still chose eye-catching outfits for them to highlight their strengths.

For example, Yan Shu's clothes would slightly reveal her cleavage, while Jiang Xixi would mostly wear fitted jeans.

Lee Jun-lin accentuated his height with a long trench coat, while Gong Hoon attracted younger women with his Korean-style casual suit.

Because Zhao Lang was playing Dongdong, whose character was a pickpocket, his clothes couldn't be too conspicuous, so he put a lot of effort into his makeup and styling, spending half an hour more than others to refine the details of his face.

Chen Kun brought his own custom-made suit, and his unique aura was immediately apparent.

Wow! Xixi, you're so beautiful!

Yan Shu leaned closer to Jiang Xixi, bending down to reveal a magnificent view.

Jiang Xixi remained expressionless and silently turned her head to the other side.

Then his eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

"All actors, get ready!"

Xia Ming sat back in the director's chair and shouted through the megaphone, "One last rehearsal! Everyone, give it your best!"

The lead actors took a few deep breaths, glanced at the script one last time, and returned to their positions as planned by Wang Zhengchuan, waiting for the clapperboard to be struck.

"Action!"

Having gone through the previous two rehearsals, the group had gotten used to the pressure of Chen Kun's presence.

With Xia Ming's repeated guidance, as long as they didn't have memory problems, they were able to complete the task by following Xia Ming's prompts.

Xia Ming stared at the monitor, silently observing the performances of the actors, his pen unconsciously leaving the script.

Become!

There are bound to be flaws, but it's already smooth and immersive, a nine out of ten.

Especially Yan Shu.

Xia Ming gave her the least guidance, but she acted the most naturally.

In Xia Ming's memory, Yan Shu had barely even glanced at the script.

Is this what talent is?

Xia Ming stared at the actors, while Zhao Fei looked at the photography team.

The photography team mainly consisted of graduate students. Although they all had extensive practical experience, Zhao Fei was still worried and kept a close eye on every shot.

He worked part-time as the executive director on the set of "Let the Bullets Fly," but when he joined the set of "The Swindlers," he could completely let go and devote himself to the work of director of photography.

The lighting setup by Xia Ming and Zhao Fei was absolutely perfect.

Xia Ming, by leveraging Hitchcock's camera techniques, was able to find angles that best showcased the character's state and strengths.

At the right angle, Zhao Fei, with decades of practical experience in photographic lighting, selected suitable softboxes and grilles to successfully create an effect similar to an old-fashioned table lamp.

Combined with the increased pupil reflection from small lights shining in the direction of the line of sight, this brings the cunning and scheming nature of Shao Zhuang's character to its peak.

Xia Ming was very satisfied with this.

The character of Chen Kun absolutely cannot falter; he must maintain a perfect state every minute and every second.

Only then can you attract traffic from all of Chen Kun's fans.

Just then, Xia Ming's phone suddenly vibrated.

He picked up his phone and looked at it, then immediately narrowed his eyes.

"Teacher Zhao, keep an eye on things, I'll be right back."

"Go ahead," Zhao Fei waved his hand.

Filming has begun, and all arrangements have been made. This scene is not complicated. Zhao Fei often serves as the executive director in Jiang Wen's crew, so it's not difficult for him to keep an eye on things.

You can check it again using the monitor afterwards.

Xia Ming nodded and strode towards the entrance of the photography base.

Because it concerned the production team's funds, he had to leave temporarily.

Just now, Ye Heng, a specialist from the QuanQuan platform, finally sent a message.

The content is very simple, consisting of only three words.

【I have arrived!】

……

As Xia Ming walked out of the photography base, he saw two middle-aged men standing at the entrance.

They were easily identifiable by their work uniforms printed with a circle logo.

"Are you a salesperson from the QuanQuan platform?"

Ye Heng glanced at Xia Ming, not thinking he was the person he was waiting for.

"I'm Ye Heng, a business specialist at QuanQuan. And you are?"

"I'm Sun and Moon Commentator." Xia Ming took out his phone and showed the chat history.

Ye Heng paused for a few seconds, then exclaimed, "Huh?"

So young?

After a moment, he realized what was happening and introduced himself: "I am Ye Heng, and this is our supervisor, Gao Fang."

"Hello." Xia Ming shook hands with Gao Fang.

Gao Fang was clearly older, but he spoke with great composure.

"I don't see any other camera vehicles around here. Did you book the entire place?"

Xia Ming nodded with a smile: "Yes, we've booked the entire film studio."

Ye Heng and Gao Fang didn't know the market price, but they couldn't hide their surprise when they saw that such a huge photography base had been booked out.

"Xiao Ye told me what happened, but he couldn't make the decision, so I came with him."

"Please come in, we're filming right now."

Xia Ming led the two into the film studio and to the set where "The Swindler" was being filmed.

At first glance, Gao Fang could tell that this film crew was quite large.

Moreover, he could tell that the two machines, which were full of accessories, were likely higher-spec cinema projectors.

There are five or six people operating just one machine; it's quite a sight.

Looking at the actors, each one is outstanding in appearance and puts their acting skills into the role, giving the impression of a serious drama.

"Manager Gao, it really is Chen Kun!"

Ye Heng whispered to Gao Fang, pointing to the rest area on the side.

Chen Kun had just finished filming his scenes and was sitting to the side reading the script and resting.

Gao Fang's pupils dilated, confirming that the person he saw was Chen Kun.

"Um—" Gao Fang thought for a moment, still unsure how to address Xia Ming, and said, "Mr. Riyue, we'd like to speak with Chen Kun for a few minutes. Is that convenient for you?"

Xia Ming smiled and nodded, leading them to Chen Kun's side.

"Brother Kun, are you free?"

Chen Kun put down his water glass and script, looked up at the two people behind Xia Ming, and asked in confusion, "Who are they?"

"It's the investors."

Chen Kun suddenly realized what was going on. He didn't put on airs when facing the investors and stood up to shake hands with the two of them.

"Um..." Ye Heng said somewhat shyly, "My partner is a fan of yours, may I ask for your autograph?"

"Of course, thank you for your and your loved one's support."

Chen Kun casually picked up a pen and signed Ye Heng's phone case.

Seeing the well-organized film crew and meeting the big stars in person, Gao Fang and Ye Heng both breathed a sigh of relief.

Their company headquarters is in Jinghai, and they thought they'd try their luck and come take a look. Unexpectedly, they actually stumbled upon a great bargain!

A drama featuring A-list celebrities has yet to attract any investment!

Their investment is unlikely to be a huge loss, given the massive fan base of the other party.

One Chen Kun is worth more than countless content creators with millions of followers!

If the script is well-developed, the finished product is excellent, and word-of-mouth spreads through fan promotion, they will definitely make a fortune.

Now that his reservations have been cleared up, Gao Fang will be able to make the decision to invest money as soon as he takes another look at the script.

"Um, Mr. Riyue, would it be convenient for you to speak with your producer?"

Hearing Gao Fang address Xia Ming, Chen Kun couldn't help but glance up and think to himself.

What is the name of Mr. Sun and Moon?

Xia Ming chuckled and volunteered, "I'm the producer."

"what?"

Gao Fang and Ye Heng shrank back, dumbfounded.

Such a young producer?

Is this a rich kid starting a business?

No wonder he's the one seeking funding.

However, this also made Gao Fang a little worried: "Are you involved in the final production?"

Seeing Gao Fang's shifty eyes, Xia Ming realized that the other party was worried that he would interfere with the work and affect the quality of the final film.

Left with no other option, he could only tell a small lie: "No, the director is over there."

Gao Fang glanced at the middle-aged man sitting in the director's chair.

Wearing glasses, with a few gray hairs in his hair, he stared intently at the monitor, looking every bit the seasoned veteran of the film industry.

Gao Fang was now completely relieved.

He and Xia Ming found a quiet room, got the script, read the whole plot, and after some discussion, finally decided to make a decision.

Quanquan Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Quanquan platform, invested 12 million yuan to acquire the publishing and distribution rights in mainland China for the first season of the web series "Mao Pian" (毛骗) for 12 episodes over five years.

At the same time, all electronic devices appearing in the show must be marked with a circled logo.

Xia Ming participated as a producer, contributing 1.5 million yuan.

Regardless of whether the copyright of "Mao Pian" is sold outright or through profit sharing, Xia Ming will receive 10% of the investors' profits, excluding any derivative GG revenue.

Both parties agreed that any remaining funds after the film's completion must not be used for any form of profit sharing or bonus incentives for the main creators, but must be used entirely for publicity and distribution.

Xia Ming had another requirement: the finished product could not be sold to Kiwifruit.

Gao Fang wondered, "Qiyiguo is a leading website, why not sell to Qiyiguo?"

Xia Ming explained with a smile, "Kiwifruit is going to release Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 at the end of the year, and resources will be heavily allocated to it. You definitely can't get a featured spot just because you sold the copyright."

Gao Fang then realized what was going on and praised, "I didn't expect you to be so professional at such a young age. You'll definitely make a name for yourself in the film production field in the future!"

After drafting the initial contract, the two will consult with lawyers to finalize the detailed plan within a week.

Ye Heng has liquid funds, and the five million will be transferred to Xia Ming's account first.

The remaining seven million will be paid out in installments over a tiered manner, with the investment to be completed within twenty days at the latest.

Xia Ming shook hands with Gao Fang and saw them off from the film and television base.

Back on set, Zhao Fei offered her the director's chair and asked curiously, "What's making you so happy?"

Xia Ming smiled and shook his head: "I'm rich now."

As he spoke, he drew up a list of equipment and handed it to Wang Zhengchuan.

"Upgrade! Upgrade everything!"