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"To be honest, our company is in a tight cash flow situation. We have several projects to move forward, and Jack Chen's 'Rush Hour' will definitely have a sequel."

Robert Shea poured out his grievances.

"Congratulations on your continued box office success."

Tang Jinshan laughed.

However, he knew that someone was being arrogant and demanding higher prices, so the second installment wouldn't be starting filming anytime soon.

"Thank you. There's also another movie called 'The Edge of War,' which also stars your Chinese actor Chow Yun-fat."

"I see. It seems your new line has a special connection with us Chinese!"

"I think so too. There are also several films that need funding, such as 'Magnolia,' 'Frequency,' and 'The Cell.'"

"I originally planned to raise funds for The Lord of the Rings, but the process has been very difficult. If we wait for the funding to be completed, it may take a long time, and there may be other changes by then."

Robert Shea continued to spread alarmist rumors.

"I see. I also want to see The Lord of the Rings filmed as soon as possible. I can cover all the funding. In addition to the 20 million I will pay Miramax, I will contribute another 10 million to advance the early production of The Lord of the Rings."

Within three months, I will come up with another 3000 million. Before filming starts, I will come up with another 3000 million. The remaining 6000 million will be allocated after filming starts and when shooting the second and third installments. Do you have any questions?

"If my subsequent funding fails to materialize and delays your project, then my initial investment of 30 million, including the Lord of the Rings copyright, will all belong to you!"

Tang Jinshan said.

"That's great! Tang, you're such a good person! This arrangement is perfect!"

Robert Shea was ecstatic.

It would be foolish not to accept such conditions!

Tang Jinshan's arrival was like a long-parched Hollywood receiving a downpour!

Subsequently, both sides reached consensus on more aspects.

Tang Jinshan was responsible for investment and marketing expenses, and received 60% of the profits.

New Line Cinema is responsible for production and distribution, taking a 40% cut of the revenue.

This moment reveals Hollywood's tendency to bully its customers.

The creation and release of The Lord of the Rings both depend on the new storyline, which is its home turf.

Tang Jinshan's interests as an investor will certainly be diminished.

Of course, this is just about the distribution of profits from box office revenue.

Since the copyright of Lord of the Rings belongs to Tang Jinshan, all subsequent income belongs to Tang Jinshan himself.

This is also his main means of recouping his losses.

Relying solely on box office revenue is probably not that easy.

After luring investors to invest so much, they should at least get a taste of the benefits.

Besides, the copyright was bought with real money.

However, New Line has priority in other copyright sales.

This is also a form of insurance.

The next issue is signing the contract.

Both parties hired an elite legal team to draft a perfect, comprehensive contract.

Both sides were afraid that the other would back out.

During the period of drafting the contract, Tang Jinshan returned to Hong Kong to raise funds.

He had previously squandered over 400 million yuan in various ways.

内地那边，横空出世3000万、1919二部曲8000万、那山那人那狗300万、漂亮妈妈800万、大宅门1500万、鬼子来了2000万。

The total is 1.56 million RMB.

However, the current exchange rate between RMB and USD is around 8.3, while the Hong Kong dollar is directly pegged to the USD and remains around 7.8.

Therefore, the Hong Kong dollar is currently more valuable than the RMB, with an exchange rate of approximately 1.07.

To put it in perspective, the mainland side spent HK$1.46 million.

However, most people only receive half of the money.

Only "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog" and "Pretty Mother" received the full amount, while "The Grand Mansion" received 1000 million.

On this side of Hong Kong.

The project, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has a budget of $1000 million. Due to the rapid progress of the project, $600 million has been received, and further investments will be made subsequently.

The 4000 million yuan for "Chinese Hero" and the 800 million yuan for "Goodbye Ah Lang" have both been fully credited to your account.

Truth or Dare: Half of the 2000 million has been deposited into my account.

They also invested 2000 million in Yinghuang Entertainment and 1000 million in Cai Yinong.

So, we currently only have about HK$200 million left.

One hundred million of that is yet to be paid.

Even if we use all of it, it won't be enough; we're still short by about 3500 million.

Tang Jinshan's first thought was Li Jiaxin.

She recently made a windfall and is now rolling in money.

"You want to borrow money from me?"

Li Jiaxin was furious.

He's a wealthy man, why does he need to borrow money?

How could a man like him ask a woman like him for money?

How can you be so shameless?

"I need it urgently, lend me your 7500 million first, I'll pay you back 1 million later."

Tang Jinshan said.

"What do you need the money for?"

She was afraid that Tang Jinshan would cheat her out of her principal.

"I have plenty of other things to do with my money, why would I be afraid of cheating you out of this little bit? Hurry up and stop talking nonsense."

"Then you have to write me an IOU."

Li Jiaxin finally relented.

"Fine, you're the one who wants to be so calculating with me. I've helped you make so much money before, and I haven't even asked you for a commission yet."

Tang Jinshan said irritably.

"I already gave it to you! This is all I have left, you have to give it back to me."

It's no wonder Li Jiaxin was uneasy about such a large sum of money.

"Don't you still have a hilltop villa? You can use it as collateral."

Tang Jinshan has been here quite often.

This villa can be mortgaged to a bank for at least forty or fifty million.

"Don't even think about it!"

Li Jiaxin immediately became anxious.

This is her lifeline!

"Alright, alright, who's going to covet your meager sum? I'll just borrow from someone else."

Tang Jinshan immediately wrote an IOU and stuffed it into her chest.

To put her at ease, he decided to mortgage another billion or so to her.

"Who else could you borrow from? Surely not some other woman?"

Li Jiaxin accepted the deposit without any qualms.

However, she soon became suspicious.

"I can borrow from anyone. I can ask Rosamund Kwan. She has plenty of money and would definitely be willing to lend it to me."

"Fine, go find her! Just don't come here!"

Li Jiaxin immediately said in an annoyed tone.

She gets annoyed whenever this woman is mentioned!

That bastard Tang Jinshan even helped Rosamund Kwan enter the mainland market, while he himself played some dispensable roles.

Now they're even eyeing their own 7500 million.

They even want to take advantage of themselves!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, wishing she could kick Tang Jinshan off the bed!

"I just thought of you first because I had something good to offer! I'm going to pay you back a hundred million, with interest."

Tang Jinshan hated her jealousy, so he gave her a good beating with sticks.

Li Jiaxin immediately fell silent.

His mind was completely elsewhere, and he forgot all about the money.

"Good boy, come on, open your mouth, and I'll reward you with some good beauty and skincare products."

"Go to hell!"

They took their own money and still wanted to ask for it themselves.

I bother!

As a domineering CEO, Tang Jinshan never takes back the gifts he gives away.

Moreover, it's impossible to stop it now.

Li Jiaxin was immediately bombarded with beauty filters.

"I'll kill you, sob..."

Enraged, Li Jiaxin suffered even more, sobbing silently.

……

Tang Jinshan was starting to feel the strain after mortgaging over a billion yuan to Li Jiaxin.

However, the money I have isn't enough to guarantee safety.

Actually, besides Rosamund Kwan, he could still borrow money from other people.

During my time back in Hong Kong, I've made many friends and acquaintances.

I know quite a few wealthy women.