in2ebook Chapter 34 Investing in a Second-hand Script!
Chapter 34 Investing in a Second-hand Script!
Meanwhile, Chen Le returned home.
After a busy day, he held his daughter's photo in his arms and fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion.
The next morning, Chen Le changed his clothes and left home.
The pursuit of making money can never stop.
The opportunity for alcohol sales has been seized.
So, what's the next big trend...?
Xiaohengdian Film and Television Base!
In my previous life, it was a mediocre film produced in Hengdian. It was not famous at all, and its preview screenings were only so-so due to the lack of promotion.
But to everyone's surprise, it grossed 1 billion yuan at the box office for three consecutive days after its release.
It won the summer box office champion!
This TV series made many stars famous!
Now, Chen Le naturally wants to seize this investment opportunity!
Chen Le was confident, changed his clothes, and went out of the house.
As soon as I got downstairs, I saw Chu Yaoyang.
The kid was leaning against the car door, dozing off. He was so sleepy he was practically delirious. You could tell he'd been waiting for a long time.
In the past few days, Chu Yaoyang has been following Chen Le around like a shadow, even more professional than a professional driver, doing his bidding for his every need.
Chen Le was helpless.
"Brother, where are we going today?"
Upon hearing Chen Le's footsteps, Chu Yaoyang immediately woke up, as if he had been injected with chicken blood, and instantly became energetic.
"Come with me to Hengdian World Studios."
Chen Le didn't stand on ceremony and jumped into the car.
Upon hearing this, Chu Yaoyang hurriedly got into the car, and while starting the engine, excitedly asked, "Brother, you finally have something big planned! You're not going to become an actor and act in movies, are you?"
"Holy crap, bro, I'm not exaggerating! You have that boss-like aura, you'd be a breakout star no matter what role you play!"
"Brother, when you become famous, you have to take me with you to show off. Then I'll have something to brag about!"
While driving, Chu Yaoyang kept talking.
Chen Le was completely baffled and could only say helplessly, "What are you thinking, kid? I'm not interested in acting; making money is my real passion!"
"what?!"
Suddenly!
Chu Yaoyang was stunned.
"I'm not going there to act, but to invest in making a film!"
Chen Le said very seriously.
Chu Yaoyang was even more confused.
He had never heard of Chen Le knowing anything about movies.
"Brother, you are not kidding, right?"
"The film industry is a very complex field; only insiders can navigate it successfully. Otherwise, no matter how much you invest, you'll lose it all, and no amount of money will be enough to cover your losses..."
"Brother, be very careful! We have no experience, so don't get involved in this mess!"
Chu Yaoyang cautiously offered his reminder.
"Stop nagging, I know what I'm doing."
"Hurry up, or we'll miss it."
Chen Le urged with a smile.
He was absolutely certain that this investment would be successful.
Because he clearly remembered that in his previous life, the film's pre-sale box office was not good, which led to the investors withdrawing their funding!
It was delayed by three months before its release!
They missed the best release date and lost a significant portion of their box office revenue!
Even so, it still shocked the whole country, and all the investors with related interests rose to great heights.
With the summer movie season fast approaching, Chen Le is determined to seize this opportunity and make a fortune!
Chu Yaoyang was uneasy and puzzled, but he dared not disobey his elder brother's wishes. He could only suppress his curiosity and drive Chen Le quickly toward the Hengdian World Studios.
About half an hour later.
The two arrived at the entrance of the film and television base.
Hot summer.
Actors came and went in a constant stream, dressed in costumes from different eras, showing great professionalism.
At the entrance of an ancient city gate, a group of people gathered together, all looking dejected.
"Mr. Sun, please, please don't do this!"
"The movie is about to be released. If you withdraw your investment now, it will mean that all our efforts and hard work will be in vain!"
A middle-aged man with a long face was pleading with a well-dressed boss.
"We're filming the last part today, and then we'll wrap up!"
"So many actors are waiting for the finale, how am I supposed to explain this to them?!"
The long-faced middle-aged man spoke in a pleading tone.
"Feng Kuzi, don't push your luck!"
Mr. Sun gave a cold laugh, glanced at the other party with disdain, and said, "I'm giving you face by calling you Director Feng, but you, kid, arranged a leading role for my girlfriend, and she dies right from the start. Are you kidding me?"
"You treat this lousy movie like it's a treasure?!"
"Don't you even look at the quality of the actors you've hired? They're all college students! They're not even fit to be extras, what kind of good show can you possibly put together?"
"You still have the nerve to ask me to invest?"
"I regret it! I'm warning you, you'll have to pay me back the two million you invested!"
Mr. Sun looked furious, and with his arm around the beautiful woman beside him, he kept poking Director Feng's chest.
Director Feng's face turned pale, and he was so frightened that his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
"Mr. Sun, please..."
"As long as you don't withdraw your investment, I'll do whatever you and I want!"
"Just tell me, and I'll do it right away, okay?"
Director Feng was almost kneeling down, begging in a humble and subservient manner.
After hearing this, Mr. Sun finally smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, the conditions are very simple!"
"Change the script right now and give my darling Yangyang an important role. I want her to be a heroine!"
"My second condition is to replace all those college students. I don't like them!"
"If you can meet these two conditions, I will continue to invest!"
Mr. Sun spread his hands and said.
These words filled Director Feng and the actors behind him with despair.
That's outrageous!
So desperate!
Several young actors had angry expressions and clenched their fists!
They were all graduates, and they were putting on this show with all their might, just to get ahead in the world.
They have performed beyond their usual level for this film, reaching an amazing level!
They were humiliated by the investors and even threatened with being kicked out!
How can I tolerate this!
But unfortunately, they dared not offend the other party.
Otherwise, this movie will really be ruined!
Director Feng's knees went weak, and he forced himself to say, "Mr. Sun, your conditions are too harsh. We've already reached the wrap-up stage. If we cut scenes now and add a fictitious character, it will not only affect the entire work, but the screenwriter will also disagree!"
"Mr. Sun, all the other conditions are negotiable, but changing the script is breaking the rules. You're putting me in a really difficult position!"
"Difficult? Then don't do it!"
Mr. Sun waved his hand and cursed impatiently.
"Damn it, I'm paid to do the work, don't you know the rules?!"
"For such a terrible movie you made, only eight tickets were sold in advance!"
"You want me to keep investing in this piece of garbage? You really think I have too much money to burn?!"
"The only reason I invested was because my girlfriend wanted to experience what it's like to be an actress. Otherwise, why would you expect me to invest in you?"
Director Feng wiped away his tears and said helplessly, "I know the pre-sale tickets didn't sell well, but we've put in a lot of effort, and we're about to wrap up filming. If you withdraw your investment now, all our hard work this summer will be wasted!"
"How about I kneel down before you... please?"
As he spoke, Director Feng actually knelt down!
However, the other party remained unmoved.