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Chapter 149 Willingness

Author: Knight Confused 2023

Chapter 149 Willingness

"Old Jiang, I really like your movies. If you think I'm not interesting enough, okay, how about this? I'll help you get investment for the next movie you direct. If you can't get investment, I'll give you investment. This way

I guess it’s the head office…”

When Jiang Wen still refused to give up and shamelessly tried to get investment from Qi Wei for "The Devil Is Coming", Qi Wei reluctantly made a promise to him.

Hey! I didn’t expect there would be an unexpected gain.

Being stubborn really works, which makes Jiang Wen a little overjoyed.

It is not easy to attract investment for mainland films these days, especially Jiang Wen's films, which require tens of millions of investments. From the time a project is launched to the time it is officially approved, preparations often take a year or even several years.

Qi Wei is willing to invest in Jiang Wen's next movie, which is undoubtedly great news for Jiang Wen.

"The Devils Are Coming" hasn't even been finished yet, and he's already starting to think about what to make for his next movie.

Of course, what Jiang Wen didn't know was that what Qi Wei promised him was still a blank check.

It's still a blank check that I don't know if I can cash in a few years.

Looking at Jiang Wen's current situation, there is a high probability that it will be no different from that of future generations.

Qi Wei remembered that after Jiang Wen made "The Devil Is Coming", he didn't direct a movie for several years.

The movie "Looking for a Gun" in which he tortured Rikutaro to death is definitely not included.

Although it is Jiang Wen's movie style, after all, the director of that movie is the same Riku Taro.

As for that Lu Tailang, even with Jiang Wen's connections, Qi Wei would not be able to invest in his movie.

Qi Wei vaguely remembered that the movie Jiang Wen officially directed after "The Devil Is Coming" seemed to be "The Sun Also Rises".

This movie and "The Devils Are Coming" are really a pair of twins, and the losses are quite serious.

But unlike "The Devil Is Coming", Jiang Wen's movie was not banned and still grossed tens of millions at the domestic box office.

A box office of tens of millions was still quite high in the early years when the market had not yet risen.

But for Jiang Wen's movie, the box office results of tens of millions are still somewhat unsatisfactory.

There's nothing we can do about it. The cost of Jiang Wen's movie is too high.

The production cost of the movie "The Sun Also Rises" was higher than its domestic box office.

This is an obvious loss-making transaction, why did Qi Wei do it?

That's because Qi Wei only wanted his project and never thought about investing his own money.

In the film and television industry, borrowing money to lay eggs and using other people's money to make money for yourself is the way to go.

But if you want to borrow chickens to lay eggs and make money, you have to create a clever name.

Especially after the new millennium, when the film market gradually begins to become more standardized, there will be a first wave of hot money pouring into the industry.

At that time, if a movie project looked good, there would be no shortage of investment.

As for Jiang Wen's film, from the perspective of outsiders, it is a very promising film project.

Therefore, projects that appear to be losing money on the surface may actually make money.

It’s just a matter of making more or less.

Besides, when the time comes, helping Jiang Wen film "The Sun Also Rises" will make him owe himself a favor, and it won't be easier to lead and invest in his next movie.

After filming "The Sun Also Rises", his next film will be "Let the Bullets Fly".

"This is what you said, I didn't force you." Jiang Wen said obediently, taking advantage of him.

"Yes, yes, you didn't force me."

Qi Wei rolled his eyes at him, thinking who might take advantage of whom in the future.

"Hahaha, I know you are very loyal, which is very similar to me. I can't just take advantage of you..."

"Why do you still want to take advantage of someone?" Qi Wei interrupted.

"That's not what I meant. Let's do it this way. If you need me in the future, I will definitely be obliged to do so."

"Sure! Then it's a deal!"

At this time, Jiang Wen was not only an "unreliable" director, but also a well-known actor.

When the time comes for the film and television projects that you are preparing, if you ask him to help star or make a guest appearance, it will definitely have a big boost to the box office of the movie or the ratings of the TV series.

Of course, Qi Wei will not be stingy and will still pay the friendship price that should be paid.

When I was almost chatting with Jiang Wen, the most important guest tonight arrived.

"Master Han, you are here."

As soon as he saw Han Sanping, Qi Wei immediately went up to him and greeted him warmly.

Han Sanping still looked harmless, looking at Qi Wei with squinted eyes and a smile, nodded and said: "I received your invitation, and I just happened to come over and take a look today when I have time."

"Your presence has made our small temple welcome a giant Buddha, which makes it shine!" Qi Wei said flatteringly.

"You're still so good at talking." Han Sanping's smile grew brighter and he looked around, "You held the premiere in a very stylish way. How much did your company spend to promote the movie?"

ah?"

"Not much, just less than one million."

"One million? That's quite a lot." Han Sanping said with some surprise.

In mainland China movies these days, there has not been a situation like later generations where the cost of promotion and distribution is much higher than the cost of production.

This is because of the film market environment, and large-scale promotions cannot reflect its effect. It is like hitting cotton with a fist. At most, it has a little promotion effect, but it is of little significance.

It will only increase the cost of the movie.

This is even less conducive to cost recovery.

For a small-budget movie like "Love in the Internet Age" with a budget of less than RMB 3 million, it would be great if it could be released in theaters. No one would spend RMB 1 million on publicity like Qi Wei.

You must know that the publicity and distribution of "Party A and Party B" actually only cost more than one million yuan.

Han Sanping smiled and said, "Then how much are you going to spend on promoting Zhou Xingxing's movie?"

"Third Master, do you mean that Zhou Xingxing's movie will be introduced?"

"It's almost the same." Han Sanping smiled and nodded.

Sure enough, Han Sanping took action, and this kind of thing was easy to handle.

Qi Wei immediately looked overjoyed, held up five fingers and said, "I will invest no less than five million in publicity and distribution expenses for his new movie."

"Five million in promotional expenses, plus the five million you invested in his movie, this is ten million. Are you so optimistic about his movie?"

"Of course, Zhou Xingxing is as famous as his big brother Long. I have great confidence in him." Qi Wei replied with a smile.

At this time, the eldest brother Long was not always bad at making money, but he still had great market appeal.

The first movie he introduced to the mainland was "Red Zone" in 1995, which caused a huge sensation as soon as it was introduced, directly earning more than 95 million yuan at the box office.

As another one of the Double Weekly Movies, although Zhou Xingxing's movies don't have big scenes like Brother Long, comedy movies are a genre that audiences have always liked.

The success of "Party A and Party B" proves this point.

Zhou Xingxing's first mainland film will also be highly anticipated.

You can meet it at the box office.

"You are very good, very courageous." Han Sanping saw Qi Wei becoming more and more satisfied as he watched, and then said: "We have already made plans for this year's Lunar New Year movie, "See You or Not Part", directed by Feng Xiaogang

, there is still investment share, are you willing to invest?"

With the success of "Party A and Party B", there is actually no shortage of investment for the Lunar New Year movie "See You or Be Parted" prepared this year.

With the same director and basically the same cast, it's like a sequel. Once it's made, people will definitely watch it, and the box office will be guaranteed. It's basically a sure-fire business.

Obviously, Han Sanping saw that Qi Wei was so good and gave Qi Wei an opportunity to make money.

"Third Master, tell me the number. I'm willing to vote for any number."

"Two million, I'll give you a 25% share, what do you think?"

"no problem."

"Okay, then it's settled."

Han Sanping pulled Feng Xiaogang, who was behind him, to the front again, "You must have met Feng Xiaogang, Director Feng, he has always wanted to talk to you."

After chatting politely with Han Sanping for a few more words, Qi Wei found a slightly remote person to chat with Feng Xiaogang.

After briefly chatting about the movie, Qi Wei said straight to the point: "There is no problem with your guest appearance. I will let my agent coordinate it. After all, I will also invest in this movie.

I admire you very much. You should know that I have a film and television company and I am preparing to make a big splash next year. I especially need talents like you, so I sincerely invite you to my company."

"Are you trying to poach me?" Feng Xiaogang's face did not show the joy that Qi Wei wanted. He was slightly surprised and then became hesitant and difficult to make a decision.

Qi Wei nodded and asked: "Do you have any scruples? Do you think my film company is not as good as the Forbidden City Pictures where you currently work?"

"That's not what I meant..."

Qi Wei was a little puzzled. After staring at his face for a long time, he suddenly guessed the reason.

Qi Wei suddenly laughed, and after laughing a few times, he asked: "Is there someone like me who discovered that you are a talent and tried to poach you after getting in touch with you?"

Feng Xiaogang glanced at Qi Wei, nodded, and then slowly said: "Mr. Xiao Wang from Huayi Brothers also contacted me. He is very optimistic about me and wants to poach me."

Wang Xiaowang and Feng Xiaogang of Huayi Brothers are both big brothers, so it is normal for them to have contact, especially since "Party A and Party B" has achieved great success, and part of Feng Xiaogang's value has been reflected, which is why they acted so quickly.

After being surprised and silent for a while, Qi Wei asked: "If they poach you, they should provide you with very good treatment, so can you tell me how much treatment they will give you?"

Feng Xiaogang said happily: "800,000 yuan per year, and there will be salary and dividends for every movie made."

Looking at Feng Xiaogang's proud look, Qi Wei could tell that he was very satisfied with this treatment.

Also, after the later movie "Party A and Party B" was released and became a huge success, rewards began to be given based on merit. As the director, Feng Xiaogang received a dividend of 1.2 million from this movie, which made him overjoyed. From this point on,

It can be seen that Feng Xiaogang's salary at this time was really not high.

He is currently working at Forbidden City Pictures, and he only earns 800,000 yuan a year. When there are no film and television projects, he only gets half of it.

In the memories of later generations, Huayi Brothers and Feng Xiaogang finally parted ways due to "unequal sharing of spoils", and the quarrel was particularly unpleasant. From this, Qi Wei can see that Feng Xiaogang is a very greedy person.

Feng Xiaogang generously stated the treatment given by Huayi Brothers, and the meaning was very obvious.

If you want to poach me, you have to pay more.

More money? Qi Wei doesn't care. After all, Feng Xiaogang is still very "value for money" at this time. Starting from "Party A and Party B", the subsequent movies he shot have brought huge profits.

The rise of Huayi Brothers in later generations is inseparable from his contribution.

As long as we can dig him over, everything is fine.

Qi Wei suddenly sneered a few times, shook his head, and said: "Eight hundred thousand a year is really a generous sum. Director Feng, do you think you are worth the price?"

Qi Wei changed the subject and then said with a smile: "I think you are worth it, very worth it. If it were me, I would be very willing to give you this price, but I will not pay this price because it is an insulting price. I

There will be a better price, your price is much more than this, you deserve more.”

Feng Xiaogang's eyes lit up and he asked eagerly: "Then you poach me, how much money are you prepared to pay?"

Qi Wei smiled and stretched out one finger, which soon became two.

"Not counting the remuneration and dividends from film projects, how can we get two million a year?"

Feng Xiaogang looked in disbelief and said with a trembling tone: "I really deserve so much, you can't lie to me, right?"

Qi Wei shook his head and said with a very confident smile: "You think you are not worth so much, but I think you are. The success of a movie depends on the director, and "Party A and Party B" has proven that you are.

With your strength, I believe you will succeed in the future, just take your next film "See You or Die", which will definitely be a hit at the box office."

"So what kind of box office do you think "See You or Part" will achieve after it is released?" Feng Xiaogang asked.

Qi Wei stretched out four fingers, "It won't be less than 40 million!"

Qi Wei continued: "How about this? Let's make a bet. If the box office is higher than 40 million, it means I have a good eye for pearls. Then you have to sign a contract with my film company. If the box office is less than 40 million,

You didn't show your due value, and I made a mistake in my judgment. As punishment, I will still sign a contract with you for two million a year."

Saying that, Qi Wei extended a hand of cooperation.

“You can have this”

Feng Xiaogang replied with satisfaction. Just as he was about to agree, he suddenly reacted, "I almost fell into your trap. No matter how much box office "See You" gets in the future, I will sign a contract with you anyway."

Qi Wei smiled and said that was what he meant, as if he was determined to win.

Some more guests arrived one after another, and soon the movie premiere began.

Apart from Qi Wei, there is actually nothing remarkable about the movie "Love in the Internet Age".

The premiere started with excitement and soon ended in dullness.

After the premiere, after socializing with Han Sanping and others, Qi Wei, smelling of alcohol, came to Zhang Tong's residence in the early morning.

"Hey! Why is she here?"

Qi Wei was a little surprised to see Yuan Quan in the apartment he gave to Zhang Tong.

"Our school has already been on vacation. Yuan Quan will be filming a movie directed by Teng Da, and she will stay in the capital for a while, so I took her in."

Zhang Tong explained with a smile, and then said seductively: "She will pay the rent."

"Rent?" Looking at Zhang Tong's blinking eyes, the rent is not simple.

"My dear, I saw the evidence you asked her to keep. I didn't expect you to like this."

When Zhang Tong said this, Yuan Quan's head dropped even lower.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not that kind of person."

"Dear, I didn't misunderstand. You are very gentle to me. I just want to give it a try. Don't worry, we are both willing."

With that said, he pulled Qi Wei into the room, and Yuan Quan also followed.

The red rope is knotted and the candle is burning.

(End of chapter)