I am a leader in the entertainment industry

Chapter 147: Turning back?

For a moment, the atmosphere in the office became a little tense.

Yu Minsheng lowered his head and said nothing, while Wang Xiyuan played with the pen in his hand, seeming to be thinking about something.

After a while, he slowly exhaled and said,”Old Yu, we have been partners for several years. I want to hear you tell me the truth.”

Yu Minsheng raised his head and smiled:”Of course! You know me, I will never lie.”

Wang Xiyuan laughed and said,”That’s right, I still trust you! So, tell me, as a director, and a leading director in our country, what do you think of this TV series?”

Yu Minsheng pondered for a moment and said,”On the first day I watched the film, I told you that Li Qi’s talent is really amazing! Although it is his first film, he didn’t show the awkwardness of a new director at all.”

“From the story point of view, it has a good beginning, a good development, a good ending, a good preparation, a good climax, and it controls the right time to suppress and the right time to explode. The script he wrote is very good in itself, and the editing in the later stage is also very skillful.”

“Then, I don’t need to say much about the character creation. When you watched the film, you also said that the character of Bai Suzhen is the ultimate expression of the Chinese people’s inner desire and praise for female beauty. It is simply a benchmark. Then, Xiaoqing and Xu Xian, as a foil, are well-made by 800. Then, the picture control is also needless to say”

As he spoke, Wang Xiyuan nodded. When he finished, he paused for a moment and then said,”Then, according to your experience, since this TV series is so good, it will be a hit as long as it is broadcast?”

Yu Minsheng hesitated for a moment after hearing this, and said with a wry smile:”I really don’t dare to boast about this! You also know that the two films I handled the year before last were both failures, with high ratings. It was only last year’s”The Lotus Lantern” that made me recover a bit. Anyway, I can only say now that I am very optimistic about this drama. To be honest, I can’t say for sure what the audience’s reaction will be after it is broadcast!”

“For example, the Korean love drama that you took the lead in introducing to the market, in my opinion, it is just a simple idol drama, the actors are just a little prettier, and other than that, I really can’t see any highlights. But after you introduced it, it became a big hit!”

After a pause, he continued,”So, although I have been doing this business longer than you, when it comes to watching movies now, my accuracy is not as good as yours!”

Wang Xiyuan smiled, was silent for a moment, and suddenly said:”You just said that Li Qi is a smart man, right?”

Yu Minsheng nodded

Wang Xiyuan lowered his head, as if he had experienced a moment of inner struggle, and then he raised his head again and said resolutely:”Help him tell him that it’s 35 million, no more! Also, tell him that the station has agreed to arrange for it to be broadcast in the prime time of the TV drama channel!”

Yu Minsheng was stunned for a moment, coughed softly, and then said:”Wang Tai, you have never dealt with Li Qi, so you may not know him well.”

When Wang Xiyuan heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed across his face, and he smiled and said,”Oh? So you can’t take it down? Isn’t this possible?”

After a pause, Yu Minsheng said,”How can I tell you about Li Qi? He is such a person! Since he has told me the bottom price in his mind before coming here, then, let alone 35 million, even if you give him the bottom price in his mind, he will not look back. Now, if you really like this TV series and want to take it over, I am afraid you really have to consider raising the price for him.”

Wang Xiyuan smiled when he heard this:”He can’t even get 35 million? Ha, according to you, he is still a donkey? He would rather sell it to those provincial TV stations than head it off?”

Yu Minsheng smiled and said,”I’m afraid it’s”

Wang Xiyuan looked away, with some barely perceptible anger in his eyes. But after a pause, he still smiled, raised his head, looked at Yu Minsheng, and said with a smile:”Well, Lao Yu, what do you think we should do? Or, should we not do this play?”

Yu Minsheng thought for a moment and said,”Mr.

Wang, to be honest with you, on this side, you are my job, and on the other side, you are my good friend, a close friend regardless of age difference.

I really don’t want to get involved in this matter.

But, having said that, I can see that you are actually quite optimistic about this film.

How about this!

Its cost is 42 million, you add 1 million to it!

43 million, I don’t care how far it has gone now, or what the quality is with other channels, I will risk my old reputation and bring this play to you, do you think it’s okay?””

Wang Xiyuan smiled upon hearing this, his mind racing. Facing Yu Minsheng’s expectant gaze, he said,”Forty-three million, haha, haha! Forget it, Old Yu, just help me make that call just now. Thirty-five million, plus it will be aired in the prime time of the TV drama channel. Whether he agrees or not, it’s up to him!””

After he finished speaking, he ignored the astonishment on Yu Minsheng’s face and continued,”Okay, I have to go to the meeting, so let’s leave it at that, okay?”

Yu Minsheng understood that since the leader had said this, it was like an order to expel him.

After hesitating for a while, he finally stood up, nodded, and said,”Okay, I’ll call him later and see what he says. I’ll give you some advice.”

Wang Xiyuan smiled and nodded:”Thank you for your hard work, Lao Yu”

Yu Minsheng smiled and turned to leave.

As soon as the office door was closed, Wang Xiyuan was no longer bothered to conceal his anger. He clenched his fists and wanted to smash them on the table. Finally, he pulled them back and angrily pushed the chair away and stood up. He took two steps, snorted coldly, and muttered to himself:”It seems that the kid spent a lot of money. He really worked hard! Forty-two million, hehe!”

After venting for a while, he sat down again, thought for a long time, slapped his palm on the table, and sneered:”This Old Yu, it seems that he is not very useful! You are a traitor, it’s a waste of my attention!”

When Yu Minsheng called, Yang Xue was reporting the negotiation situation to Li Qi. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)

After taking out his phone and looking at the number, Li Qi motioned Yang Xue to wait for a moment, then answered the call.

On the other end of the phone, Yu Minsheng sighed:”Actually, I know this call is definitely useless, but it is my duty, so I have to ask you, our Deputy Director Wang said that 35 million, plus helping you arrange this drama to be broadcast in the prime time of TV dramas, can you give me a word?”

Li Qi didn’t say anything for a long time. On the other end of the phone, Yu Minsheng even doubted whether Li Qi was on the phone, then he heard Li Qi suddenly say:”Uncle Yu, I’m embarrassed for you, right?”

On the other end of the phone, Yu Minsheng was stunned for a moment. Then, even though he had experienced too much at his age, he still couldn’t help but feel warm in his heart.

After a pause, he said,”Hey, let’s not talk about it. It’s meaningless to talk about that. If things really go wrong in the future, I’ll go to your place. Can you still not give me a bowl of rice to eat? Besides, it hasn’t come to that! I’m just passing on a message. Do you still expect me to help you bargain for the price with him? You wish for it. Don’t forget that you and I are not on the same side!””

Li Qi smiled and wanted to explain a few words, but in the end, he simply said:”You know, I won’t go back.”

“Yeah. I know.” After a pause, Yu Minsheng said:”Okay, that’s it, I’ll get back to you!”

“Thank you Uncle Yu!”

Yu Minsheng laughed out loud when he heard this:”Okay, let’s have a drink together when we have time.”

Li Qi smiled and said,”Okay, let’s meet later.”[]

After hanging up the phone, Li Qi was silent for a moment, with a complicated expression.

But in the end, he just sighed helplessly, then raised his head and said to Yang Xue:”Go on, where were you just now?”

Yang Xue said:”Speaking of the satellite TV station, I don’t know how they got wind of it, and they actually called me and said they wanted to arrange for someone to come and watch the film.”