Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

As soon as he returned to the capital, Li Wan visited an investment tycoon in the industry. In the office, Li Wan talked in detail about the financial difficulties in film production and hoped that he would invest.

The boss is Tang Weijun, a financial tycoon, but he is very interested in the film and television industry. He founded a company called Marriott Film and Television and has invested in several blockbusters.

Now I heard that "The Wandering Earth" is short of funds, and I was a little surprised.

"What? Didn't you say you invested 800 million? Why is it not enough?"

"There is no way, Yu Dongqing was too willing to spend money to make this movie. You also know that special effects cost the most money, but one special effects shot was shot over and over again."

Tang Weijun laughed after hearing this.

"It seems that Yu Dongqing has invested a lot of money in this movie, Mr. Li, how about I think about this matter and then reply to you?"

Of course, Li Wan knew that such a large investment could not be decided at once. That would be absolutely stupid, but he still hoped to make an early decision before leaving.

"Mr. Tang, I think you also know Yu Dongqing's film-making abilities. They are all guaranteed at the box office, and you will definitely make money without losing money!" Li Wan stood up and couldn't help but said.

"Haha, I know this, Xiao Liu is sending Mr. Li away." Li Weijun said, looking at Li Wan's back, a sneer appeared on his face.

But Li Wan, who had already gone out, didn't see it.

Li Wan didn't stay in Yanjing for a few days when he received a call from Tang Weijun, agreeing to let him go to the company at nine o'clock tomorrow morning for detailed discussions.

Of course Li Wan was very happy. He drove to Tang Hongjun's company at around eight o'clock in the morning and opened the door of the president's office. He was a little surprised.

Because there was not only Tang Weijun in the office, but also a young man, a very "charming and charming" man.

Zheng Xiang!

Li Wan recognized it.

It turned out to be Zheng Xiang, the current traffic star!

Why did he come here?

"Mr. Li, we meet again." Zheng Xiang crossed his legs with a half-smile on his face.

"Hello, Mr. Zheng." Li Wan quickly adjusted his attitude and took the initiative to shake hands with Zheng Xiang before sitting on the sofa next to him.

"Mr. Li, I just know that Mr. Zheng's company originally invested in this movie, but you rejected it. Look, if you hadn't rejected it, what would your crew be in now?!" Tang Weijun said with a smile.

"Mr. Tang, there's no need to mention the past." Zheng Xiang looked very generous. He turned and looked at Li Wan: "Mr. Li, my company is still willing to invest, and I guarantee that your crew's funds My company will fill all the gaps!”

"Mr. Zheng, are there any preconditions for being so generous?"

"Of course!" Zheng Xiang leaned back: "It's still the same conditions as before, the male lead is still mine, and the salary is 60 million! Mr. Li, let alone you have finished filming, the face-changing technology and even re-shooting, for Yu It’s not a difficult task for the guide, right?”

Damn it!

I don’t know what’s wrong with this Zheng Xiang. Why does he have to play the male lead in this movie?

But will Yu Dongqing agree?

Certainly not.

That is also a stubborn cow.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zheng, I can't agree to your request. It's impossible for Director Yu to change the protagonist." Li Wan apologized.

"Really? I can't do anything about the investment." Zheng Xiang smiled.

Li Wan no longer paid attention to Zheng Xiang, but looked at Tang Weijun: "Mr. Tang, your company?"

"Look at you. Mr. Zheng is willing to invest and lower the salary. Why don't you agree?" Tang Weijun sighed and continued.

"Mr. Li, my company's budget for investment in film and television dramas this year is already full, and we will not invest any more. I'm sorry."

Li Wan was immediately disappointed.

"Mr. Tang, Mr. Zheng, I'll leave first." After speaking, Li Wan stood up and walked out the door.

Since there was no room for negotiation, Li Wan gave up directly. He was going to find another investment company, but as soon as he reached the door, he was grabbed by Zheng Xiang's words.

"Mr. Li, think carefully about what I say." Zheng Xiang looked at Li Wan's back and suddenly said: "Since Mr. Tang is unwilling to invest, I don't think many companies in Beijing are willing to pay."

What's the meaning?

Li Wan suddenly turned around.

Tang Weijun just smiled and picked up the tea cup.

After Li Wan came out of Tang Weijun's company, he immediately came to several film and television investment companies without stopping, and as expected, they all rejected him.

There are many reasons.

Some are not optimistic about Chinese science fiction films, some think the investment is too high and worry about the difficulty of repaying the investment, and some simply have no reason.

Li Wan was disappointed.

After coming out of the last company, I stood on the overpass, lighting a cigarette and looking at the busy traffic below.

Are you really not optimistic about Chinese science fiction, or are there other unknown factors in it?

Moreover, how could an investment tycoon in the financial circle get together with a traffic niche like Zheng Xiang?

Is it true that as rumored, Tang Weijun invested in Zheng Xiang's company and was actually his boss behind the scenes?

never mind.

forget about it.

He took out his mobile phone from his pocket and called Yu Dongqing.

At this time, Yu Dongqing had returned to Shanghai from Hangzhou and came to the workshop of the Digital Audio and Video Center to meet Du Xuefeng and the others.

"Director Yu, I see that your face is full of spring breeze and you are full of energy. It seems that you have had a good time in Hangzhou these days." Du Xuefeng said.

"Of course, the ancients said: What's going on in the mountains? Songhua brews wine, spring water makes tea, drinks Longjing soaked in Hupao Spring every day, and looks at the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. How can I be in a bad mood?" Yu Dongqing replied with a smile.

"I really don't understand, what's so good about tea?" Shangguan Feifei also chimed in: "My dad also likes to drink tea, and it's strong tea! I tried it, and it was so bitter."

"Feifei, that's because you are still young. Maybe you will like this thing when you get older."

"As I get older, I still drink a cup of black coffee every day like my mother." Shangguan Feifei shrugged.

Everyone laughed.

This is the cultural difference.

While everyone was chatting, suddenly Yu Dongqing's cell phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Li Wan, so he picked it up.

"Holly, things are not going well."

"Oh? What?"

Li Wan explained what happened in detail. Yu Dongqing walked out of the corridor while listening, his face became more serious,

"Anyway, there's nothing I can do." Li Wan finally said.

"Okay, I know you've worked hard. Take a few days to rest at home and spend time with your sister-in-law." Yu Dongqing comforted her.

The two chatted for a few more words before Yu Dongqing hung up the phone and walked into the workroom.

"Director Yu, what's wrong?" Du Xuefeng came up and asked with concern.

Du Xuefeng was his assistant, and Yu Dongqing had nothing to hide, so he replied in a low voice: "Mr. Li encountered difficulties when he returned to Yanjing to find investment. No one is willing to invest yet."

Du Xuefeng took a breath of air after hearing this: "What about the gap of 100 million?"

"I'll think of a way."

"How about..." Du Xuefeng looked at Shangguan Feifei who was not far away: "How about temporarily stopping paying the three special effects companies and paying after the production is completed. This is what the industry does anyway."

"How can that be done? The contract is written in black and white! Besides, they also have to rely on this to pay employees." Yu Dongqing immediately objected to this approach.

It is because of the general non-compliance with contracts in the film and television industry that these special effects production companies are asking for debts like grandchildren asking for help.

"That?"

"Don't worry about this. Keep an eye on the progress. It must be completed on time!"

"I see."

Yu Dongqing stood there and thought for a while, then took out his mobile phone and called Yang Liu directly.

"Yang Liu, how much funds does the studio still have available?"

"About 45 million is the song copyright income last year. I have to ask the finance department for specific data."

In the past few years, Yu Dongqing has not held concerts or released new albums, relying entirely on the copyright income from her original singing and songwriting.

"Let's see, transferring 30 million to the crew's account will be regarded as additional investment by the studio."

"What's going on?" Yang Liu looked a little surprised on the phone.

"It's over budget. Li Wan hasn't found the funds yet." Yu Dongqing briefly explained what happened.

"The studio offered 30 million, and I personally added another 10 million, leaving a gap of 60 million. Oh, by the way, Yang Liu, wasn't someone asking me to shoot an advertisement some time ago? I'll take it!"

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