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Chapter 339: Must Make Money

More importantly, by then, I will no longer be an actor! I will be the boss of a film company!

An actor who is paid tens of millions is still just an actor, but a boss is on a whole different level.

You can shoot whatever you want and act however you want.

No more quarreling with the director because of a disagreement with him on a plot! You are the boss, and anyone who disagrees with you has to get out.

Thinking of such a future, Stephen Chow felt that there was a villain deep in his heart, smiling at him.

A feeling of finally making it filled my whole body!

I, Stephen Chow, have finally reached this day!

Back then, he confidently took his friend Leung Chiu Wai to take the entrance exam for the Wireless Artist Training Class, but the other party passed and he could only find ways to work the night shift.

Later, after being a supporting actor for many years, he flattered countless people and worked for countless people. Now, he is finally going to make a complete comeback and even climb to the position of a boss.

"Hehehe..."

Seeing Zhou Xingchi's expectant expression, Huang Ze smiled and said, "Since you are so honest, I am not the one to stop you from pursuing better development."

"I don't even want your compensation."

"But if you leave like this, what will happen if others follow your example? I can't start this, otherwise it will be difficult for me to maintain such a big company."

"I understand." Zhou Xingchi nodded, "So I will give the company a certain amount of compensation."

"Your current salary is 12 million. Double it to 24 million."

"If you pay this amount, we can part ways amicably. In the future, when your films go to Xinghai Cinemas, we will still treat them as our own films and give you better scheduling."

"..." Zhou Xingchi was silent.

Although this figure is only the current market price for his salary for two films, if he does well, he can earn the money in three months.

but……

He has only risen to prominence in the past two years, and his film pay just exceeded 10 million in the second half of the year.

The film remuneration will be divided equally between Fen Xinghai and others.

Over the years, I have only earned about 30 to 40 million yuan, and used a lot of money to buy houses.

Twenty-four million would drain all his liquid cash in an instant, and he would have to mortgage his house to pay the money.

There is another very important reason. I have been afraid of poverty since I was a child. I feel reluctant to give away more than 20 million yuan.

"Mr. Huang, can this number be lower?"

"It can't be lower." Huang Ze was really angry this time. It was good enough that he let you go. Why are you still complaining? "Your pay for two movies, is that really high?"

"You have one more year of freedom, you are becoming more and more popular, and the Hong Kong film industry is also becoming more and more prosperous. How much money is this?"

"Okay, go back and think about it. Remember, I'm not buying vegetables with you at the market, and I don't want to negotiate a business worth three million US dollars."

"You can refuse to accept it, you can pay the penalty, or even take the case to court. It's up to you!"

After saying this to show his attitude, Huang Ze smiled again, "Or, can you think it through here?"

"Mr. Huang, give me three days. Whether I leave or not, I will definitely give you an answer." Smelling the smell of gunpowder in the air, Zhou Xingchi felt that it was not suitable to stay here anymore.

I also need a separate space to think.

"Yeah." Huang Ze nodded.

"Thank you." Zhou Xingchi hurried out.

"Haha." Huang Ze shook his head, without much emotion in his heart. This is just a business.

If you force him to stay and his heart is no longer here, it would be better for him to take some money and part ways in peace, leaving a good reputation for himself.

Hong Kong movies are about to go out of fashion anyway, so just let him go out and try to be his own boss!
……

On the other hand, Stephen Chow, who returned home, was caught in a dilemma.

He didn't want to pay so much money, but he also wanted to cancel the appointment.

After much thought, he decided to choose the latter.

Long-term interests are more important, and there is no need to offend Huang Ze for more than 20 million.

Now that Hong Kong films are so popular, the important thing is to seize the time to start a company and make new films.

If the new film sells well, it doesn't need to be high, as long as there is a box office of 40 million. Even if half of it is divided among the other two bosses, considering his market share in the entire Southeast Asia, it will be no problem for him to get more than 20 million.

If you can make the money back with just one film, why bother with all those unnecessary things?
"But there's not enough money."

"Small things."

Zhou Xingchi picked up the phone and called Yang Dengkui, the man who had hooked up with him, and the Xiang brothers, and the matter was settled.

Both parties were willing to lend him money, 12 million each, not a penny less for the termination of the contract.

“Is this what freedom tastes like?”

Zhou Xingchi drank a glass of red wine, walked to the window, looked at the night view of Victoria Harbour outside, and smiled. "Hahahahaha!"

The next day, Stephen Chow went to Xinghai again.

Huang Ze naturally kept his word and did not hold him back. After he handed over the money, the two parties signed another agreement to invalidate the previous agreement. From today on, Stephen Chow became a free man again.

"Boss Huang, we are still at a big loss." After Stephen Chow left, Stephen Chow couldn't help but say, "24 million is indeed the commission from his four films. Just looking at this, there is no problem in letting him go with one year left."

"But after he left, we won't get any money from the film!"

"Hey, I've already decided to start my own business. A forced melon won't be sweet." Huang Ze waved his hand, "If it rains, it will. If my mother wants to get married, let her do it!"

……

After leaving Xinghai, Stephen Chow immediately had a meal with the two parties behind him in high spirits.

"Mr. Yang, Mr. Xiang, from now on, I will be a free man." Zhou Xingchi's face was full of smiles.

"Mr. Huang didn't try to keep you?" Xiang Huasheng always felt that Huang Ze mentioned the price of 24 million in order to scare off Stephen Chow.

After all, if you have such a box office guarantee in your hands, you will never let it go until the last day.

"No, everything went well." said Stephen Chow.

"Oh, I see." Xiang Huasheng felt a little worried.

He thought of Wang Jiawei.

He made a lot of money from Huang Ze and his escape was smooth, but Deng Guangrong lost tens of millions and was hospitalized due to anger.

It was so easy to release Stephen Chow, will this comedy superstar in front of us follow in Wang Jiawei’s footsteps?
"Boss Xiang, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me?"

"Nothing much. I wonder if you have any ideas for your new film, Mr. Zhou? We should set up a new company as soon as possible to compete with other films!"

"Don't worry." Zhou Xingchi pointed to his head proudly, "I already have a story about Ji Gong in my mind. It's a costume story, a myth, and a comedy. It will definitely make a lot of money!"

(End of this chapter)