My wife is in my arms

Chapter 1122 Investment II

After finishing his pleasantries, Zhang Yi got straight to the point: "Could we take a look at the script?"

"Excuse me, how did you know I was trying to attract investment?"

As Zheng Xiaotian took the script out of the bag and handed it to Zhang Yi, he asked this question.

In his mind, if no one had informed Zhang Yi, this actress would never have approached him, much less have come up with the idea of ​​investing.

Many actresses in the entertainment industry have high net worths, but they prefer to invest their money in financial products or real estate rather than invest in TV dramas.

Because actors themselves know better than anyone how uncertain the returns on film and television investments are, yet Zhang Yi wanted to invest in his "The Legend of the Imperial Harem." Judging from Zheng Xiaolong's assessment of Zhang Yi's fame, her assets couldn't be high, which puzzled him even more.

Despite having limited assets, they still choose to invest.

Without the intervention of a powerful figure, Zheng Xiaolong felt that even if Zhang Yi knew he was trying to attract investment, he wouldn't dare take such a big risk.

While some actors do choose to invest, the proportion is too small, and the number that succeeds is even smaller. For this reason, many actors would rather open a restaurant than focus on the film and television industry.

"Someone told me that my film has great investment potential, and suggested I invest."

Zhang Yi replied with a smile.

"I'll just say it!"

Zheng Xiaotian suddenly realized.

Seeing that Zhang Yi had already opened the script, Zheng Xiaotian didn't press further and sat quietly to the side, occasionally hearing the voices of other guests outside the private room.

Zhang Yi first casually flipped through the pages.

Director Zheng divided the script into several parts, starting with the imperial concubine selection and entering the palace, followed by palace intrigue. Zhang Yi hadn't even read the official content when all the dishes were served. She put down the script and smiled, "Let's eat first! Director Zheng has seen my situation; I can't have a few drinks with you. If..."

Before Zhang Yi could finish speaking, Zheng Xiaotian waved his hand and said, "I don't usually drink much."

"I know you're just being polite, but I'll remember that for tonight. When 'The Palace Chronicles' becomes a huge hit, I'll offer you a few more drinks."

Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"It's selling really well, I'll definitely drink it."

Zheng Xiaotian laughed.

"Director Zheng, how much more investment is needed?!"

Zhang Yi asked as he ate.

"I won't lie to you, we're still short 45 million. I've been trying to get investment these past few days, but nobody's really optimistic about my script. But I can't blame anyone else for this. It's mainly because I've been acting for so many years and haven't made any big hit movies or TV shows. If I knew more about other things, I would have changed careers long ago."

Zheng Xiaotian gave a wry smile, then asked, "Zhang Yi, tell me honestly, how much are you planning to invest? If it's too little, I'll treat you to dinner tonight."

When Director Zheng said that they were still short 45 million, Zhang Yi hesitated.

Following her best friend's lead, she bought 20 million yuan worth of Tianyu Entertainment stock... In the afternoon, Zhang You came over and advised her to buy some more, which proved that selling now would definitely not be worthwhile. However, she could come up with 45 million yuan all at once, but this would basically empty her savings.

If this results in a loss... she did trust Zhang You's judgment, but there are no absolutes in investing. If something unexpected happens, all she'll have left is Tianyu Entertainment's stock.

Noticing Zhang Yi's expression, Zheng Xiaotian put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "I know this isn't a small amount. If that doesn't work, you can invest ten or twenty million, but... as you can see from my situation, the remaining thirty-five million might require a long time to attract investment—maybe a month, maybe two months, or even longer."

Zheng Xiaotian's meaning is very simple.

If this drags on any longer, by the time we've secured investment, found actors, and selected filming locations, it'll be a long time before filming officially begins.

The reason he said this was because he saw that Zhang Yi not only wanted to invest, but also had the ability to solve all the remaining 45 million investment issues.

Clearly, he showed a slight coercive attitude when he saw that Zhang Yi was a woman, but he really had no choice. If he delayed any longer, it might drag on for a long time, just as he said, and even if he delayed it for a while, the investment he had temporarily secured could be withdrawn.

Zhang Yi glanced at Director Zheng.

Having been in this industry for so many years, she could easily pick up on the unspoken meaning. However, Zhang Yi wasn't dissatisfied. As long as her investment yielded results, Director Zheng's attitude didn't matter to her. "You eat first, I'll make a phone call."

Zhang Yi said something.

Then, in front of Director Zheng, she took out her phone and dialed her best friend's number.

If it were ten or twenty million, she would have invested, since Zhang You's optimism meant the film had potential. But forty-five million was far too much.

She wouldn't dare take such a big risk.

soon.

The call was connected.

Zhang Yi briefly recounted her plan to invest in Director Zheng's film to her best friend, then asked, "How about we split it 50/50?"

Her best friend hasn't answered yet.

Zhang You's voice came through the phone, saying, "Forty-five million, right? You invest twenty million, and the remaining twenty-five million is ours. Tell Director Zheng to pick those has-beens for the female roles. Not only are their acting skills good, but their pay is also low. Also... I remember there was a woman with a mole on her chin who was a backup dancer for my wife at her concert at the end of March. She was quite good. Tell Director Zheng to invite her to play the female lead."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yi relayed Zhang You's words.

"Mr. Zhang You!?"

Zheng Xiaotian asked.

"right"

Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Thanks"

Zheng Xiaotian, who was in his fifties, looked at Zhang Yi and thanked him.

Even though this was an investment, it wouldn't have been possible to attract Zhang You as an investor without Zhang Yi's help, so he had to accept the favor. Therefore, Zheng Xiaotian earnestly said, "If you still want to act in the future and happen to like my productions, just say the word."

"A word is settled"

Zhang Yi picked up his teacup and said, "Then I'll offer you a toast with tea instead of wine."

"I wouldn't dare."

Zheng Xiaotian quickly raised his hand to stop him, saying, "You're my boss now."

Without drinking, the meal ended quickly. With Director Zheng's script in hand, Zhang Yi drove home, feeling that it was a bit hasty to agree to invest without even reading the script carefully.

She should have read it all first before deciding whether to invest, but remembering that it was something Zhang You favored, Zhang Yi stopped worrying about it. Zhang You was clearly more knowledgeable in this regard than she was.

Night has fallen.

After returning home and taking a shower, Zhang Yi first stuffed her pants and coat into the laundry room, then went back to the bathroom to wash her underwear by hand and hung it on the balcony to dry. Only then did she pour a cup of tea and put it on the coffee table to cool. Afterward, she sat on the sofa and began to carefully read "The Legend of the Imperial Harem".

Watch and watch.

Zhang Yi felt particularly awkward.

The main problem is that Director Zheng's script... portrays the personalities of each concubine too vividly, even though Director Zheng is a man in his fifties.

After reading for about an hour, seeing that it was getting late, she put down the script, got up, and walked towards the bedroom.

As they walked, Zhang Yi reached out and stroked her lower abdomen, saying, "Daughter, do you know why Mommy invested? It's all for you."

The living room lights were not turned off.

In the bedroom where only one person was present, faint voices could be heard.

(End of this chapter)