Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Cheng Yuan was well aware that the Hunger Games' market focus was in North America.

Of course, this novel has sold amazing sales worldwide.

"North America?" Jiang Wen was a little surprised, but nodded anyway, saying, "I'll ask around for you later. What made you decide to write a novel?"

"I'm short of money."

Cheng Yuan said calmly.

"You're still short of money?" Jiang Wen was taken aback for a moment, then said, "You've already invested in your own movie, and you're still short of money?"

Jiang Wen always thought Cheng Yuan was a rich second-generation.

Otherwise, who would pay for their own movies?

The key point is that he thought so, so Cheng Yuan always paid for the drinks before.

"Who says you have to be rich to invest?" Cheng Yuan said. "Where would a poor student like me get money? Wait, didn't Teacher Tian tell you?"

"What did you say?" Jiang Wen said, "Don't tell me that your school paid for your movie."

"I rented the equipment from the school at half price. The school has a grant, but it wasn't for me," Cheng Yuan said, shaking his head. "However, I didn't spend a single penny on making this movie, except for my talent. After it was finished, I even had tens of thousands more in my pocket."

"Where did that money come from?" Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan and said, "Are you out of your mind?"

"What foolish thing did I do?" Cheng Yuan shook his head and said, "I'll tell you, Brother Wen, please don't be angry."

"You go first?"

Jiang Wen stared at Cheng Yuan, genuinely afraid that the boy would go astray.

This kid is talented, and he suits his taste.

"It was provided by GG," Cheng Yuan said. "I secured 600,000 yuan for the GG product placement. The crew was small, mostly senior students from the school, so it didn't cost much. And your salary was paid in lieu of the script. So, after filming, I still had tens of thousands of yuan left."

Of course, another reason is that the shooting speed was fast enough.

If Cheng Yuan hadn't been so meticulous, there might have been even more money left over.

"That's it?" Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan and said, "Why would I be angry about this?"

"Do you think a newbie like me can find guys?" Cheng Yuan said. "I definitely used your name to find them."

"Isn't this normal?"

Jiang Wen didn't take it seriously; it's common for production companies to use actors' names to solicit sponsorships from GG.

However, he couldn't help but be surprised by Cheng Yuan's abilities.

Large companies have mature teams, but Cheng Yuan is all alone.

This kid is definitely good at being a producer too.

"I'm glad you're not angry," Cheng Yuan said with a smile. "There's no other way. As a newcomer, I wanted to make a movie, but I couldn't get investment and I didn't have the money to invest myself, so I had to resort to this."

"This is hardly a bad idea!" Jiang Wen exclaimed in surprise, realizing what was happening. "You're trying to get something for nothing; you're practically trying to reach for the heavens!"

Jiang Wu, who was standing nearby, was also shocked when he heard the two talking.

This guy made a movie without spending a single penny?

First, he used the script to get his own brother to act in the movie, then he used his brother's name to get GG to act in the movie, and then he used GG's money to make the movie.

It's true that he didn't spend a single penny, except for his talent.

"But is my name really that effective?"

Jiang Wen was somewhat shocked. "Buried Alive" was just a low-budget film with a simple setting and few product placements. How could it have attracted hundreds of thousands of yuan in product placement fees?

With big investments, big productions, big directors, and big stars, it's normal for movies like this to have product placement.

But this movie...

"At first they hesitated, and were even prepared to refuse, but I told them that I was the director of this film, and that it was going to win international awards," Cheng Yuan said. "Then they agreed. If it was nominated for an international award, they would have to pay more. If it won an award, they would have to pay even more."

Jiang Wen was dumbfounded.

What does this kid mean?

It means that his reputation is more effective than Lao Tzu's.

and many more!

Something seems off.

Seeing the look in Jiang Wu's eyes, Jiang Wen instantly understood.

"You're not implying that I directed this movie, are you?" Jiang Wen said. "No wonder you're afraid I'll get angry!"

If it's just acting, the title is definitely not as enticing as directing and starring.

Jiang Wen was naturally aware of this.

This kid... he's got talent.

"Your reputation is already established; do you need any hints?"

Cheng Yuan pursed his lips; he hadn't given any hints at the time.

There was absolutely no need for hints.

"You didn't come to me with this in mind from the start, did you?" Jiang Wen looked at Cheng Yuan and said, "There are plenty of actors who can play this role, even your homeroom teacher could play it."

"You're the perfect choice! After all, who else would be willing to take a script as payment like you?" Cheng Yuan said. "The key is that you have to buy the adaptation rights yourself. By the way, have you bought the rights yet?"

Actually, there's another reason: no one else has such a big reputation as both a director and an actor as Jiang Wen, and they both have such great influence.

Of course, Hong Kong doesn't count, since Cheng Yuan doesn't have access to it.

How could actors and directors alone possibly attract so many product placement fees?

"Nonsense," Jiang Wen said. "If someone else gets the copyright first, wouldn't I be at a huge loss?"

"That's good."

Cheng Yuan nodded.

"Let's eat and chat."

Zhou Yun greeted them.

She and Jiang Wen are not married yet, and Jiang Wen is not even divorced yet.

Jiang Wen's charm is evident, while Zhou Yun is a genuine second-generation rich kid.

"drink wine!"

Jiang Wen greeted Cheng Yuan and Jiang Wu with a smile.

"As long as you don't do anything stupid in the future, you'll definitely have a place in the industry."

After taking a sip of wine, Jiang Wen said.

"That's what I think too."

Cheng Yuan laughed heartily, showing no modesty whatsoever.

Humility my foot!

I should be absolutely certain of making my first fortune.

The key is that it can also build a reputation, so in the future, whether you invest in your own movies or raise funds, you shouldn't lack money.

If he can't even get a place in the many movies he has in his mind, then wouldn't he be a useless person?

Besides, you've already been reborn and have a cheat code, so what's wrong with being more confident?

He can't finish making all those movies; once the company grows, he can make them for other people.

"You're really not being modest?"

Jiang Wen smiled, but he liked Cheng Yuan's confidence.

Because he is also a confident person.

They enjoyed the drinks very much.

Jiang Wu also has an excellent alcohol tolerance.

However, neither of them got drunk.

Within two days, Jiang Wen had found a way for him to publish the novel.

The talks went very smoothly.

The royalty rate is 8% domestically, but only 5% internationally.

Cheng Yuan naturally had no objection to this, nor did he try to bargain.

He wants to build his reputation first, and besides, his bigger goal is to "claim the spot".

If the first part is a hit, the subsequent royalties will naturally increase.

Moreover, Jiang Wen was probably involved in the process of receiving these royalties.

After the matter was settled, Cheng Yuan treated Jiang Wen to a drink to express his gratitude.

"When will Brother Wen be able to make a movie?" Cheng Yuan asked. "The second half of next year?"

"Um!"

Jiang Wen nodded. He was banned for five years in 2000 because of "Devils on the Doorstep".

"Are we preparing to film 'Let the Bullets Fly,' or...?"

Cheng Yuan then asked, feeling that his butterfly might have flapped.

"Otherwise what?" Jiang Wen said, "If it weren't for the restrictions, I would have made this movie long ago."

"Oh," Cheng Yuan laughed, "I thought you'd been preparing for this for the past two years."

"What are we preparing for? We can't even film it!" Jiang Wen said. "It's uncomfortable to hold it in. Yeah, just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable."

Cheng Yuan smiled, wondering if his butterfly effect would cause the film "The Sun Also Rises" to disappear.

Now that Jiang Wen has the script for "Let the Bullets Fly," it's hard to say whether he's even read the novel "Velvet."

After all, that novel was only published last month.

"I heard you went to the relevant departments to get documents back then, is that true?"

Speaking of the ban, Cheng Yuan couldn't help but gossip a bit.

It's said that Tian Zhuangzhuang framed the ban document and hung it in his living room. I don't know if it's true or not, but I'll have to go and see it when I have the chance.

"I wanted it, but I didn't get it," Jiang Wen said. "Why should I? Old Tian got it, why didn't I?"

"Afraid you'll frame it?" Cheng Yuan said. "By the way, did Teacher Tian really frame the banned document and hang it in the living room?"

"Otherwise what?" Jiang Wen said, "His actions have turned this into an industry unspoken rule, rather than an official administrative procedure. The ban on directing is not documented, but communicated verbally. You better watch yourself in the future."