Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 156 Qi Hui, Chairman of Noon Sunshine (8th update)
"Tell me," Qi Hui said, his expression unchanged, neither confirming nor denying.

"We hope you will not interfere with the operation of our company or the creation of our TV series," Kong Sheng stated, revealing their bottom line.

This is a bottom line that cannot be crossed.

If it doesn't work, they'd rather not have the two million.

Hearing Kong Sheng's words, Qi Hui felt a little strange... Is this what you're asking for?
It’s so simple?
In fact, Qi Hui never intended to interfere in the specific operations of Daylight Entertainment, nor did he intend to get involved in the creation of any TV dramas.

These things are all thankless and exhausting; I only do them when I have nothing else to do.

Qi Hui's idea was to use two million to create a good connection.

Once the midday sun rises, we can give him, Lao Ling, Xiao Zhang, and the others a chance to choose scripts first.

After all, Daylight Entertainment's productions are all high-quality!
However... since your demands are so low, don't blame me for pushing my luck!
A glint flashed in Qi Hui's eyes, his gaze sharpening as he slowly said, "Your demands are a bit outrageous."

"I'm an actor, and I'm also a director, so why can't I even interfere with the production of TV dramas within my own company?"

“I’m very sorry, Mr. Qi,” Kong Sheng said slowly, “this is our only request.”

“If you cannot accept this, we cannot cooperate.”

"Your conditions are too domineering!" Qi Hui exclaimed indignantly, as if he had been forced to sign an extraordinary treaty.

Kong Sheng and the other two felt somewhat embarrassed by Qi Hui's blunt words.

"We can discuss this. To what extent does involvement constitute interference?" Qi Hui continued to probe.

“No, Mr. Qi, the power to produce television dramas can only be in our hands,” Sun Molong said.

They cannot satisfy investors' demands while also dealing with internal company requirements.

This is unacceptable.

"In that case, I request a higher percentage for profit sharing," Qi Hui shouted angrily. "The specific percentage can be discussed."

"This..." Upon hearing this, Kong Sheng and the other two, who were about to leave, immediately sat down, exchanged glances, and hesitated slightly.

“Okay, we can agree to that. We can discuss how much to increase later.” Li Xue thought for a moment and agreed.

As for money... as long as it's not much, they'll accept it.

Anyway, there's still room for negotiation!

“Furthermore,” Qi Hui added, “I can accept not participating in the company’s operations.”

"But the chairman's position must be given to me, even if it's just an honorary one. As for the actual work, you can just appoint a vice chairman or a chairman's assistant. And you can't cancel that position later!"

"Okay, we can agree to that too." Li Xue breathed a sigh of relief. The reputation within the company was already given, so it wasn't a big problem.

Anyway, the power is in our hands.

"Finally, I request that, under suitable circumstances, I be given priority consideration for roles in the dramas produced by the company," Qi Hui made his third request.

"This..." Upon hearing this, Kong Sheng, Li Xue, and the other two exchanged glances, somewhat hesitant, but also somewhat tempted.

Why did the three of them leave Shanying?
I just want to create without restrictions.

So why is creative work restricted?

Because the three of them wanted to make a market-oriented, youth-oriented TV series.

Because the three of them wanted to make money and gain both fame and fortune!

That's why they left Shanying, where the salary was fixed!

“Yes, we can agree to this condition!” Kong Sheng nodded slowly.

In fact, their upcoming productions will be geared towards a younger, more market-oriented audience, and their target audience is young viewers.

They've long been tired of filming grand narratives like those in Shandong Film Studio.

Even if Qi Hui hadn't made this request, they might still have been offered roles to him.

"Furthermore, not a single right belonging to the shareholders can be lost, including the right to supervise and audit finances!"

“Okay, no problem at all.” Kong Sheng readily agreed. These were all minor matters, and they were things that should have been done anyway.

"Fine, that's settled then!" Qi Hui said, looking displeased. He pulled out his checkbook, quickly signed and wrote down numbers, then placed it on the tea table. "You can discuss the rest of the details!"

"Sign the contract after you've signed it!"

After saying that, he got up and walked away with heavy, thumping footsteps, as if he were angry.

"Take care, Chairman!" Kong Sheng and the other two middle-aged men quickly stood up to see him off, saying nice things.

They're familiar with this; that's how they treat their superiors at work.

As soon as he stepped outside, Qi Hui couldn't help but smile: "Hehehe..."

The chairman of Daylight Entertainment!

This title will likely be incredibly valuable in a few years, and may even command serious attention from some big names in the industry.

Two million for this is an absolute steal!
This should be written into the contract; even if the equity is diluted in the future, the title of chairman will not be revoked.

"First, go to Xianyang to be the king, then go to Xianyang..." Qi Hui hummed a little tune, his hands behind his back, and slowly left.

……

a few days later.

At the request of the entire crew, especially the main creators such as Guo Fan, Yang Mi, Yang Siwei, Bao Jingjing, and Jing Tian, ​​a celebration banquet was put on the agenda.

With a budget of 20 million, you've turned a profit of nearly 500 million at the box office. What else is there to celebrate but this?
In fact, Qi Hui didn't think there was anything to celebrate. Five hundred million was nothing; fifty billion would be more appropriate.

For Qi, the entertainment industry offers a much wider world of possibilities!
However, since so many people are requesting it, let's do it anyway.

The only problem is that the money is almost gone...

These past few days, he's been lending money to Zhang Ruoyun and investing in Daylight Entertainment; the few million yuan in his wallet is almost gone.

After this celebratory banquet, we'll really be back to square one!
But in most people's eyes, he is a rich man.

An independent project with a box office of 4.89 million yuan – if you're not rich, who is?
Qi Hui was on the verge of tears but could only grit his teeth and bear it. Fortunately, Yang Siwei had already signed a contract with the "Fire Blue Blade" team.

The first payment is about to arrive; although it's not a large sum, it will help alleviate our immediate financial crisis.

In fact, the role of Jiang Xiaoyu in "Fire Blue Blade" was not given to him, but to Yang Zhigang.

Yang Zhigang is the younger brother of Guo Jingyu, one of the directors and screenwriters, and has also made some investments.

However, this production was not entirely under Guo Jingyu's control. It was spearheaded by the Naval Propaganda Department, which also provided support for various warships and armored vehicles.

The executive producers are Tang Jing and Ji Daoqing.

Ji Daoqing is already familiar with the story, so I won't elaborate further, while Tang Jing is the executive producer of this drama.

She played Hu Shiniang in "My Own Swordsman" and also appeared in "Old Ling" and "Living with an Air Hostess" starring Yao Chen.

Because of "I Am a Special Forces Soldier", Ji Daoqing was already inclined to support Qi Hui... after all, he succeeded!
The purpose of the Naval Political Department's propaganda department in producing this drama is the same as that of the Southeast Military Region: to improve its image and attract young people to join.

Now we are at peace, there are no ideologies, but there are still a lot of enemies across the sea.

It's not peaceful for them; they desperately need young blood!

As for Tang Jing, after chatting with Lao Ling for a few minutes and confirming that Qi Hui could play the role, she and Ji Daoqing supported Qi Hui.

However, Guo Jingyu did not back down and still supported her younger brother.

The matter eventually reached the ministry level, and after discussion at higher levels, Qi Hui was ultimately chosen.

To reiterate, Qi Hui succeeded.

Moreover, Yang Zhigang is a bit older than a new recruit.

This is actually a common problem in some military dramas.

Normally, people would grit their teeth and let it go without caring too much, but now there are better options, aren't there?
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~(﹃) I'm so hungry, I need money!

(End of this chapter)