The director starts by learning from the abilities of renowned directors.

Chapter 99 12 Days 3 Million and the Celestial Immortal

On its 12th day of release, "Nanjing Photo Studio" grossed over 3 million yuan, and it was only a matter of time before it broke 4 million.

Shen Qing took the script for "Original Code" to China Film Group and earnestly requested Han Sanping's support. Han Sanping was as enthusiastic as ever towards Shen Qing, but Shen Qing had no idea what he was really thinking. After all, it was Shen Qing's sudden outburst that directly led to the indefinite postponement of the release of "Nanjing! Nanjing!".

As one of the investors in "Nanjing! Nanjing!", it's perfectly normal for China Film Group to have some of these thoughts.

The investment in "Source Code" won't be too large, and Shen Qing's company is fully capable of producing it independently. However, it just caused losses to China Film Group. If the new film tries to monopolize the profits, it will really offend people.

After receiving the script, Han Sanping began reading it in front of Shen Qing. He read it very carefully, occasionally flipping back to the beginning for another glance, and occasionally asking Shen Qing a few questions. It took him about half an hour before he finally put the script down.

"Dong Qiang died in the explosion, but due to the afterglow effect, his brain retained eight minutes of memory. The world of the original code allows the protagonist Liang Ye's consciousness to enter Dong Qiang's eight minutes of memory, thereby identifying the real culprit, is that the idea?"

"Absolutely correct."

"The content is repeated for eight minutes at a time, and if you die, you start over. It's a bit like Groundhog Day, but the core is completely different."

"President Han is wise to see the truth."

"In the end, Captain Wang Wan received an email from the male protagonist Liang Ye, which explained that the world of source code has many layers, which is a bit like The Thirteenth Floor."

The Thirteenth Floor tells the story of a man who enters a virtual world to investigate his boss's death, only to discover that the reality he lives in is also a virtual world, and that the real reality exists on a higher level.

They do have some similarities.

"President Han has watched an enormous number of films."

Han Sanping smiled and said, "The story is quite novel, especially for the domestic market. How much money will it cost?"

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"It depends on who they cast."

"If this story is well-made, it should have a market overseas. And if we're considering the overseas market, it's more likely you'll be able to handle the role yourself. Fan Bingbing already has some influence overseas, so how about the two of you playing the roles?"

"Then I'll take 2000 million, Fan Bingbing will take 1000 million, the production budget will be 7000 million, and with the publicity, it will be about 1 million."

Shen Qing wrote, directed, and starred in the film, and only received 2000 million yuan, which is not much. He received 15 million US dollars in remuneration for "Gravity" plus 1500% of the initial total box office revenue, and the company also had a reasonable profit of 1000 million US dollars.

"The actual amount we need to put out is only around 7000 million, and the 3000 million from product placement in publicity and distribution should be enough to cover it," Han Sanping said after a moment's consideration. "Then China Film Group will invest 5000 million."

"That's great, thank you for your support, Mr. Han," Shen Qing said with a smile.

Han Sanping waved his hand with a smile: "Stop pretending with me. What do you mean by thanking you for your support? If you, Shen Qing, were to direct this project, it would conservatively gross 3 million yuan at the box office. Add in the overseas copyright revenue and the product placement, and it's a sure-fire way to make money. China Film Group is the one taking advantage of you."

"Film investment has always been very risky. No one dares to say that it is a sure thing before the film is released. The failure of a blockbuster can bankrupt a Hollywood studio of the top eight. China Film Group's willingness to invest is of great significance to our Magical Films."

"This is absolutely true for anyone else, but it's a bit of an understatement for you, Shen Qing, to say it."

With Shen Qing directing, films like "Nanjing Photo Studio" have grossed over 3 million yuan in 12 days, and the total box office is sure to exceed 4 million yuan, which is quite shocking for the domestic entertainment industry.

When he returned to the company, he met Chen Zhixi, Fan Bingbing, Wan Qian, Li Yitong and others. Wan Qian and Li Yitong were about to go with him to Duyun City, Guizhou Province to film a movie. Li Yitong played Zhao Hongxia, the female lead of "This Is Love" and the Xia Mei that Da Tou mentioned.

Before leaving, Shen Qing had some things to tell him, so he called Chen Zhixi to his office alone.

"The scenes in 'The Original Code' are all on the train, so we definitely had to build our own sets. While I was filming in Duyun City, we were able to rent a studio in Beijing. We found a prop master to design the train carriages according to the script. After the design was completed, they sent it to me, and I approved it before starting construction immediately. I wanted to see the finished product when I returned."

"it is good."

After instructing Chen Zhixi to leave, call Fan Bingbing in.

"The company has a new film. I started filming as soon as I returned from Duyun City. The production cost is about 7000 million, with China Film Group taking half of the share. President Han suggested that you play the female lead, with a salary of 1000 million. You can read the character biography first and then decide whether you want to take the role."

Shen Qing took a piece of paper from her desk and handed it to Fan Bingbing.

Who is the director?

"I."

"Then I'll act!"

"it is good."

Who is the male lead?

"That's me too."

Fan Bingbing was overjoyed. Shen Qing's self-directed and self-acted film was definitely a key project, and it would likely open up the international market.

"I'll take Wan Qian with me tonight—"

Fan Bingbing leaned close to Shen Qing's ear and whispered something.

Shen Qing nodded.

It's not that he's lecherous; it's just that he has far more energy than the average person. Bringing in another person is for the sake of the health of all three.

Okay, actually Shen Qing is indeed a bit lecherous.

After Fan Bingbing went outside, he pulled Wan Qian aside and discussed the matter with a smile.

Once something like this happens, it will happen again. Wan Qian was already used to it, but seeing Fan Bingbing's smiling face, she couldn't help but ask her if there was something good going on.

Fan Bingbing didn't hide anything from her and told her about the new movie. Wan Qian was used to it, but she couldn't help feeling a little jealous. Fan Bingbing got much better resources from Shen Qing than she did.

Since the financial crisis, Apple's stock has plummeted. Shen Qing wasn't a stock investor in his previous life, so he didn't know how low Apple's stock would eventually fall, but he knew that buying now would definitely make him a fortune.

于是入手了1000万美元的股票，共11.76万股，入手平均价85美元。沈青不是股民也记得穿越前苹果股价大概250美元，他还听说过2014年时苹果公司股票1拆7，2020年又1拆4，所以沈青的11.76万股还要乘28才是后世的股份数量，也就是329.28万股。

At $250 per share, that means it will be worth $8.23 million in the future.

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Turning $1000 million into $8.23 million, plus a cash dividend of over $3000 million, is already quite an exaggeration.

The shares are held by Shenqi Investment, the parent company of Shenqi Films. As the vice president, Chen Zhixi was naturally aware of this. She was somewhat worried about such a large-scale investment in Apple during the financial crisis and had advised Shen Qing once, but Shen Qing obviously did not listen and would not explain to her.

Before heading to Duyun City in Guizhou Province, Shen Qing received an invitation that surprised him quite a bit.

The next day, he drove alone to a rather quiet restaurant, entered a private room, and found that the person he had invited had already arrived.

"director."

Liu Yifei was sitting at the entrance of the private room. As soon as Shen Qing pushed the door open, she immediately stood up to greet him.

"Yifei".

After shaking hands, the two sat down side by side.

There were only the two of them today.

After ordering, serving, and catching up, Shen Qing couldn't help but exclaim, "It's been quite a while since we last saw each other. Speaking of which, my first theatrical film owes a lot to your strong support."

"Yes, time flies. It was four years ago already."

Shen Qing's heart skipped a beat. Liu Yifei hadn't joined any film crews since "The Forbidden Kingdom" wrapped up filming. In his previous life, he vaguely heard that she hadn't joined any film crews for about two or three years after 08. Such a long hiatus must have a reason. Had she encountered some difficulties? Shen Qing still liked Liu Yifei very much. Besides, his movies couldn't always star Fan Bingbing and Yang Mi. Even the 007 series had a Bond girl in each film to keep things fresh.

"I'm going to Duyun City soon to film 'The Nameless,' and after I come back I'll film 'The Code.' Neither of these films has a suitable role for you. If you'd like, you can play a minor role in 'The Code.' After 'The Code,' if you continue filming 'Out of Control,' there's a role that would be quite suitable for you."

In Shen Qing's plan, "Source Code" and "Out of Control Player" will unify their worldviews. The female protagonist of "Out of Control Player" will appear in "Source Code". It is the technology of "Source Code" that has developed the virtual world of Freedom City in "Out of Control Player".

Liu Yifei's face turned slightly red. After listening to Shen Qing's words, she remained silent for a while, then got up, called the waiter, and ordered champagne.

Both of them drove there. They hadn't ordered any alcohol before, but now that Liu Yifei had, Shen Qing naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Come on, let's have a drink."

Liu Yifei appeared to be very forthright.

"Dry."

Shen Qing said casually.

Liu Yifei downed it in one gulp.

"You don't have to finish your drink when you toast," Shen Qing couldn't help but remind him.

"I know!" Liu Yifei said, blushing.

Shen Qing nodded.

"You know what? I didn't ask you out because I couldn't get any roles. Actually, I've turned down a lot of scripts in the past six months. I just didn't have the courage to take them," Liu Yifei suddenly said.

"What are you worried about?" Shen Qing asked.

"I don't know," Liu Yifei said. "That's why my mother suggested I look for you. She said you're the most likely person who can help me."

Shen Qing smiled and said, "So Auntie values ​​me that much."

Liu Yifei downed the champagne in front of her again, then looked at Shen Qing and said, "Actually, I've been waiting for this invitation for several years."

"?"

Shen Qing looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"You took me to the Cannes red carpet for the first time, twice in one day! The opening ceremony red carpet and the film premiere red carpet. Back then, our red carpet photos caused quite a stir when they were sent back to China."

Later, I thought about contacting you, but then I saw that you and Sister Wan Qian were together. So I told myself that's just how the entertainment industry is; breakups and makeups are normal, and you two will probably break up soon.

But you and Wan Qian never broke up. Actually, not only did you not break up, you also got together with Fan Bingbing later, but you still didn't separate from Wan Qian. And the female lead of that drama "Boss & Me" that wrapped up filming recently was originally from Huayi Brothers, but you poached her from your company and even invested in a new drama to promote her.

Liu Yifei blushed and looked at Shen Qing, asking, "So she's your woman too, right?"

Shen Qing stared at Liu Yifei, and in the end, he didn't lie to her. He nodded.

"really."

Liu Yifei was about to toast again, but Shen Qing stopped her this time. She stared into his eyes and asked again, "I'll never see the day you're not anyone's boyfriend, right?"

Shen Qing did not answer.

Liu Yifei blushed and smiled, "So when Mom advised me to ask you out this time, I immediately agreed. Anyway, even if I wait a lifetime, I might never see the day I'm looking forward to, so I might as well be open and ask you out and say everything I want to say. Otherwise, I'll be the one agonizing over it for years while you know nothing. That would be such a loss for me, right?"

Shen Qing never expected Liu Yifei to say such a thing, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.

"I drank too much tonight. It wouldn't be good if my mom saw me when I got home. How about I go home with you?"

""

"no."

Shen Qing replied without hesitation.

"Why not? Am I not pretty enough? Or do you not actually consider me a beauty?"

"Of course you're beautiful."

"Why not? You're such a scumbag, so greedy. You had Wan Qian, then you wanted Bingbing, then you went after Zhao Liying. Why is it that when it comes to me, it's not okay? For you scumbags, shouldn't you want as many beautiful women as possible?"

Shen Qing was a little confused by what Liu Yifei was saying. Was she calling him a scumbag while simultaneously wanting to go home with him?

He took out his phone and called Chen Zhixi.

"Arrange two drivers. Liu Yifei and I have both been drinking, and we don't trust the restaurant's designated driver. Let's not let anything get out of the loop —"

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Liu Yifei and said, "I've found a driver. I'll personally take you home in a bit."

Chen Zhixi came in person, along with her driver. Chen Zhixi drove herself, while Liu Yifei and Shen Qing sat in the back seat, and the driver followed behind in Shen Qing's car.

Upon arrival, Shen Qing personally handed the person over to Liu Xiaoli, who was already waiting.

"Aunt Liu, I had a few drinks tonight because I was happy. Please don't blame Yifei. This is my fault."

"Yifei has grown up and is an adult now. She can make her own decisions, and I won't interfere with her. Don't think of your aunt as a very feudal kind of mother."

"No, the auntie seems to be a very open-minded parent."

After saying goodbye to the Liu family, the driver and Chen Zhixi took Shen Qing home together. That night, lying in bed, he was still thinking about Liu Yifei's words, still feeling that they had come as a surprise.

The next day.

Liu Yifei seemed distracted while eating breakfast. Liu Xiaoli asked her if something was wrong, and if it was related to Shen Qing, but she wouldn't say.

I asked a question on Shen Qing's forum at noon using a secondary account.

[If a girl tries to seduce you but fails, and says a lot of crazy things that will make future encounters very awkward, what should you do to salvage the situation?]

Soon, netizens replied: "Then keep sending them. Once you actually send them, it won't be awkward anymore. At that time, even the craziest words will automatically turn into sweet nothings, and bringing it up again will be like the two of you flirting."

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PS: The previous chapter originally described the process of public opinion fermentation and how Lu Chuan's movie was criticized to the point that it could not be released, as well as the reactions of all parties at the time and afterwards, including Lu Chuan's reaction, Han Sanping's reaction, netizens' reaction, and the media's reaction. It was originally written very comprehensively, but it was later deleted by the review and summarized in one sentence. Please be aware of this.