Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

"You are really rich." Li Wan gasped after hearing this.

"Have money? I can only afford so much now." Yu Dongqing said frankly: "To run the studio, I have to support my family."

"Okay, who asked you to buy a house and play with antiques? But this is better than me."

Yu Dongqing smiled slightly after hearing this, took a sip of tea, and asked, "What about you, do you want to invest?"

"80 million, I don't want you to be rich. Besides, the company has just been established and there are too many ways to spend money." Li Wan thought for a while and said.

"Okay, my three buddies will invest a total of 30 million, and the rest will depend on you." Yu Dongqing smiled.

"OK! When I make a budget, I'll go find the big guys first!"

"Oh, by the way, Zhang Longwen from Longmei Company called yesterday to ask. His company invested 60 million."

"This coal boss, you have never failed to make a movie." Li Wan said with a smile: "Okay, there are more than 500 million left, I will slowly think of a way, first find Jin Yunfeng from Huangdu Film and Television!"

"What? Eight hundred million dollars invested in a movie?!" Jin Yunfeng was surprised when he saw the plan and budget.

"Director Jin, the specific budget project capital investment is very clearly written above." Li Wanxiang explained.

"The actor's salary is not high, but the special effects investment is 560 million yuan! Oh my god, what on earth is Yu Dongqing going to film?!"

"He said that since it is going to be filmed, it must be filmed well. Special effects are guaranteed for science fiction films, just like the "Silver Star Empire" series."

"This guy actually got into a fight with Kristoff." Jin Yunfeng laughed. "But after all, I have been making science fiction films for many years and am very experienced. After all, Dong Qing is a novice in this aspect."

"Everyone has to have a first time, right, Director Jin?" Li Wan asked.

But there’s no need to spend so much money, right?

What if the film fails, like "Yenjing Fortress"?

Jin Yunfeng suddenly thought of a question: "Mr. Li, you are familiar with Dongqing. Do you think he will follow the same pattern as the last time he made "Ashes of Time" and use the money to make a blockbuster movie at the same time?"

"No, this time Dongqing made it clear that all funds will be invested in this movie."

oh.

"Okay, let me think about it." Jin Yunfeng said.

"Okay." Li Wan stood up.

For such a large investment, a project demonstration meeting must be held. Even if Jin Yunfeng wants to invest, he must listen to the opinions of the managers.

However, Jin Yunfeng did not delay for long, and quickly replied to Li Wan: "Huangdu Film and Television invested 50 million in this movie."

"Only 50 million?"

When Yu Dongqing heard the news from Li Wan on the phone, she was a little surprised.

He originally thought that Huangdu Film and Television would invest at least 100 million, but he didn't expect that it would only be 50 million! "

"Jin Yunfeng said that if you make another martial arts film, he is willing to invest 100 million!"

"I won't be filming anymore. What about Xiangjiang? Is there any news?" Yu Dongqing asked.

"Xiangjiang Huanyu Film and Television also responded and they invested HK$100 million."

Hmm. This is pretty much what I expected.

Yu Dongqing once called Zhou Fanming, the chairman of Huanyu Film and Television, to talk about the matter. The other party was very interested but did not agree to how much money to invest on the spot. He just said that he would study it after getting the script and budget sheet.

Now it seems that Zhou Fanming still has some courage.

"Dongqing, you have a good relationship with Jin Yunfeng. How about you call him and talk about it and ask him to invest more?" Li Wan suggested.

"Forget it. After all, Jin Yunfeng is not the only one who has the final say at Huangdu Film and Television. This number is probably based on rigorous verification." Yu Dongqing said, "It seems that some people are not optimistic about this movie."

"It's not that I don't like your movie, it's that I don't like science fiction movies at all! How many good science fiction movies have been made in China now? Since the failure of "Yenjing Fortress", investors have become even more cautious."

"Haha, Lao Li, thank you for the hard work." Yu Dongqing smiled.

However, Li Wan did have connections in the investment circle, and he quickly found five companies willing to invest, totaling RMB 230 million.

Among them, the American company that invested the most in "Ashes of Time" last time is willing to invest 1.1 yuan this time.

There is still 160 million yuan left.

Li Wan was so anxious.

This is not 16 million, but 160 million!

It’s enough to be used in a blockbuster movie!

Yu Dongqing also felt helpless.

When I was making martial arts movies, I was rushing to invest in them, but now when I’m making science fiction movies, no one comes to invest?

Time soon came to September, and the crew was basically ready. The filming start date was set for September 15th, but there was still nearly 80 million yuan in funding.

But at this moment, Li Wan suddenly brought good news that a film and television company was willing to invest.

"Future Entertainment Company? Why haven't I heard of this name?" Yu Dongqing was confused on the phone.

"What? Have you never heard of Zheng Xiang's company?" Li Wan sounded surprised.

Zheng Xiang?

Yu Dongqing remembered.

Currently the most popular celebrity in the country, he once debuted in South Korea. He sings and acts. He has a huge fan base in China. The number of fans worldwide is said to have reached 300 million. Any topic is a hot search.

After terminating the contract with the Korean owner, he did not sign with any domestic entertainment company. Instead, he established a company of his own, where he is both the boss and the artist.

If the other party was willing to invest, Yu Dongqing would certainly not stop him, so he made an agreement through Li Wan to meet together.

The meeting place was at Li Wan's company.

However, it was not Zheng Xiang himself who came, but his agent. A middle-aged woman, the elegant smile on her face could not hide her aloof attitude.

Sitting on the sofa, he crossed his legs and said to Yu Dongqing: "Mr. Yu, Mr. Zheng appreciates your ability very much, so he is willing to invest in this movie. I have already had preliminary communication with Mr. Li, and Mr. Zheng is willing to invest 100 million!"

One hundred million?

If we really invest 100 million, the budget will be enough.

Yu Dongqing was about to speak, but the other party said: "However, Mr. Zheng has a condition."

"What conditions?"

"He wants to play the role of Liu Qi, the male lead in the film. Mr. Zheng is a top idol in China, and I think you also know his influence. If he plays the leading male role, his huge fan base will start from a certain In a sense, it is a guarantee of box office. I think Mr. Yu understands what I mean, right?"

"Ms. Zhang, but what I film is not an idol drama." Yu Dongqing asked with some confusion.

"It's because Mr. Cai liked your script after reading it and wanted to challenge his acting skills."

Damn it!

I'm not surprised that you said you challenged your appearance, wanted to be cool, and even sang a rap and showed off some basketball.

But you actually said you wanted to challenge your acting skills? !

Just your acting skills

I guess only your fans can appreciate it, your sister’s face is paralyzed.

Of course, Yu Dongqing couldn't say that.

So he said tactfully: "Ms. Zhang, although the investment in this movie is large, the budget is actually very tight, so the actors' remuneration is not high, so stars like Mr. Zheng cannot afford it."

"Mr. Zheng has also considered this, so he is willing to reduce his salary to only 60 million! This is a rare opportunity, Mr. Yu, you must seize it."

Damn it!

Invest 100 million, and you will get back 60 million? !

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