Huayu became famous overnight

Chapter 96 It’s getting more and more punishing

Two days after signing the investment agreement with Wanda Film.

China Film Group and Sohu Entertainment also sent people quickly.

The former offered an agreement for a 10% share of 2 million.

But along with it comes a two million yuan subsidy for young filmmakers to create films, but this subsidy can only be received after the film is released.

And a three-year interest-free loan of 10 million yuan from the bank.

The latter is a benchmark against Wanda Films, with the same 3 million accounting for 10% of the market share.

Plus the 5 million sponsorship promised by Starry Night.

This hasn't started filming yet.

The crew had 13 million yuan in funds in their account.

Only paid 30% of the share.

Not to mention the sponsorship of the crew, Tang Sheng is still negotiating.

The film hasn't even been made yet, but the cost has already been recovered, and there's still plenty left...

Xu Ming doesn't even have to invest his own money, all he has to do is wait for the bank's interest-free loan to come.

He finally understood why so many directors would go ahead and make films even though they knew they might end up making bad ones.

Who wouldn’t want to do a business that’s sure to make money?
For the first movie, I only bought a computer and other personal items.

For this second film, I feel like I can learn from my predecessors in Hong Kong and Taiwan and buy a luxury house and a luxury car.

Of course, in addition to these three companies, Xu Ming also had to take the initiative to make another call.

He knew that the other party was also waiting for his call.

I dialed the number and it was connected after three rings.

"Hey, Master, how is your recovery going?"

"I'm fine. I plan to go back to Shenyang in a few days. What's the matter?"

Uncle Benshan's voice was full of energy, and there was no sign of the weakness he showed in the ward that day.

"I have completed preparations for my new movie and will start filming soon, but I am still short of funds. I was thinking of asking you to help make up for it."

Xu Ming paused, "I originally wanted to invite you, Master, to guest star, but considering your condition, let's wait two months."

Why is he pretending to be confused with him? He doesn't believe that his master doesn't know that his new movie is about to start shooting.

Even if the master is not clear, people like Liu Shuangping will help him to figure it out.

"Hahaha, it's time to start filming. Remember me, your master. How much is the difference? I'll ask the group to transfer the money to you." Uncle Benshan said with a smile.

This laughter made Xu Ming feel unsure about what was going on.

That’s why they say he is an old hand. Even if he has lived two lives, I am still green compared to him.

Xu Ming was not vague either, and said with determination: "Wanda, China Film, and Sohu will each take 10%, and you can add another 4 million, which will make up 20%, which is just enough."

Just consider it as protection money. His current acting career in the media is intermittent.

Liu Shuangping and the others were able to turn a blind eye to it, which must have been due to their master's intentions.

"One tenth is enough. The remaining two million will be considered as a loan from you."

Uncle Benshan's tone brooked no refusal, "Okay, I'll have someone call you later. Also keep an eye out for roles that are suitable for your fellow apprentices."

"You are the vice president of the group after all, in charge of this area, so pay more attention."

Xu Ming opened his mouth and said after a long pause: "Yes, I understand."

"Then you go get busy. Your mistress made me some soup. I'm hanging up now."

Uncle Benshan hung up the phone.

The mistress of the master beside him wondered, "Didn't Xiao Ming's last movie sell well? Why is this one still lacking investment?"

"He came to pay tribute. This guy is not simple now. China Film, Wanda, and Sohu are the three investors. None of them is easy to deal with. Some directors wanted to give away their shares for free, but they refused."

Uncle Benshan said with emotion, it’s only been a short while.

It has only been ten months since "Not Short of Money", and this guy has unknowingly built a network.

Even though there are many forces that have been offended, none of them can touch the core.

"So you only want 10%?"

Although the master's wife had a good impression of Xu Ming, her heart was still with her family. She didn't understand why she didn't make money that was delivered to her door.

"What do you know? Relationships need to be maintained. Even the strongest steel can bend over and fall flat on its face. Do you think I'm borrowing money? I'm borrowing affection."

Uncle Benshan smiled complacently, then sighed: "If something happens to me someday, you can't count on anyone in the media, and in the end, I'm afraid he's the only person you can count on."

"Don't say that. Just drink your soup."

When the master's wife heard this, her eyes turned red and she interrupted.

……

Qiming Entertainment, conference room.

Xu Ming's face looked heavy.

Sitting below were middle and senior management personnel such as Tang Sheng and Guo Fan.

The atmosphere was very depressing.

The boss suddenly called them all to the conference room, and no one knew what was going on.

"I want to talk about something very serious, which concerns our next film shooting."

"As of today, the crew's account has received an interest-free loan of 10 million from the bank and 4 million from Benshan Media, totaling 27 million. How should this money be spent?" Xu Ming said in a deep voice.

This number immediately made everyone present feel depressed.

Indeed, the ammunition is too abundant, and how to fight is a problem.

The most important thing is how to spend the money reasonably and put it into your own pocket.

"Ahem, I might have to add another burden to everyone."

"Under fierce opposition from netizens, our event restored Nazha's ranking. Due to the rising popularity, the sponsorship was raised to 3 million."

After Tang Sheng finished his report, he sat down.

It made everyone frown even more.

Another sum of money that needs to be spent urgently.

This, this is so cool!
"I propose that our own people like Guo Fan, Ni Ni and Nazha be paid an appropriate premium."

The contract for the former is 40:60, while the contract for the latter two is 20:80.

Well, Xu Ming swore that he was not exploiting the newcomers, but just wanted to give them enough room for salary growth.

"Seconded."

Everyone agreed, as this was truly related to their welfare.

"I suggest that the company purchase a batch of film shooting equipment for rental by the crew," said Tang Sheng.

Xu Ming's eyes lit up and he gave a thumbs up: "Boss Tang's idea is very good. Everyone can bring forward good ideas and brainstorm."

No wonder people say airplanes are the highest in the sky and glasses are the coolest on the ground.

"Our publicity department will formulate a special publicity plan for the crew, and the props department will also follow up with a special plan..." Xiaoyuan added.

"In fact, we can also do something about venue rental, special effects, and contracts." Someone drew inferences from one example.

Listening to everyone's enthusiastic speeches, Xu Ming felt that the company's future was becoming more and more promising.

Seeing that it was getting more and more outrageous, he couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Just a reminder, our partner is China Film Group."

The atmosphere of the heated discussion came to a halt.

If you dare to cheat the referee, you are like going to the toilet with a lantern, looking for shit.

"It's okay to have an appropriate premium, but we also need to focus on the film and see where we can improve."

Xu Ming was really afraid that these guys of his would go astray.

Although in the future entertainment industry, the wrong path is the one everyone takes.

"Also, please write down all the suggestions just now and step up supervision in these areas in the future. If any department has any ulterior motives, don't blame me for being rude." Xu Ming continued.

Everyone was stunned and their mouth corners twitched.

Okay, you are conducting a sting operation.

They were accomplices just now, but now they are superiors and subordinates again.

What is this called?
Don't fucking empathize with capitalists.

(End of this chapter)