Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

"Producer Yang, then..."

Yu Wenhao hadn't fully digested the information yet, and for a moment he stammered.

Yang Che spoke earnestly, his tone as gentle as an older brother: "Just talk to them like this, I'll give you a 15% commission, and for anything over 245 million, I'll give you 30%, how about that?"

Yang Che had inquired about the percentage; it was within the industry standard. But after signing this "betting agreement," Yu Wenhao felt like he'd gotten the money for free, and his face flushed red. "Producer Yang, you're taking care of me. Um... I have another question. Who is your preferred actor?"

"Fan Bingbing, and another one is a student from Beijing Film Academy named Huang Haibo. The male and female supporting roles are Xu Shaohua and Zhu Ling, who play Tang Sanzang and the Queen of the Women's Kingdom. After all, the sequel to Journey to the West will be broadcast early next year, so this is also a kind of gimmick."

Upon hearing a certain name, Qin Lan unconsciously pursed her lips.

Yu Wenhao chuckled, "That's great! I can mention it when I go to discuss it. Um, Producer Yang..."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

After glancing at Yang Che, Qin Lan got up and opened the door. There were two people outside: Cheng Er and the man wearing round-framed glasses, whom she didn't recognize but who was probably the screenwriter Wang Yuan.

"Director Cheng, Brother Che is discussing something. Please come in and wait for a while."

"it is good."

Cheng Er was used to this, turned to Wang Yuan and explained, and then the two of them shouted "Brother Che" at the same time, as if they were some kind of organization.

Yang Che smiled and gestured, then looked at Yu Wenhao.

"What did Manager Yu just say?"

Yu Wenhao thought for a moment about the "happy" and "unhappy" words the man had just said, and then he didn't beat around the bush: "What I mean is, you have to give me an authorization letter, give me peace of mind, and I also have to give the brand owner peace of mind."

Yang Che nodded: "That's necessary. But, as you can see, I have a customer here. Could you please issue a receipt so I can sign it? There's a print shop about 50 meters ahead."

Yu Wenhao naturally had no problem with it; on the contrary, he was very happy. Of course, he was the one to issue the authorization letter. However, he still asked Yang Che what content should be included.

Yang Che called Qin Lan to bring him paper and pen, then called Cheng Er to write down a few lines as he spoke.

"Produced by Shanxi Provincial Film Studio", "GG Fee and Box Office Performance Agreement", "Sponsorship Authorization to Yu Wenhao", "Commission Rate", "Film Crew Cooperation in Shooting GG Sample Footage", "Deadline: August 25th"

"Old Yu, I'll just call you Old Yu from now on. You need to produce two documents: one is the production team's reward and punishment plan for you, and the other is an authorization letter for the brand."

Yu Wenhao grinned and said, "Okay, Brother Che."

The way he addressed him was very natural. After all, this is the arts and entertainment industry, where calling someone "brother" is not based on age, but on professional skills, status in the industry, and position in the production crew.

Moreover, Yang Che generously gave him a golden hoe. As for whether "My Sassy Girl" could reach 2000 million at the box office, Yu Wenhao was inexplicably confident because Yang Che did not have the slightest arrogance, only extremely relaxed confidence.

Besides, even if the box office doesn't reach 2000 million, what will Yu Wenhao lose? Just a little bit of commuting expenses.

His gains today were enormous, well, it was the "betting agreement" negotiation method, which is a killer weapon.

Yu Wenhao left with light steps. Once outside the guesthouse, he didn't feel the heat. He also thought that he should leave the box office figure blank in the agreement. 2000 million was still too high. 1000 million would be enough to get into the top ten in the national box office.

"Let's go back and discuss it with Che-ge. We can finalize the number after contacting the brand to terminate the contract. Wouldn't it be better if it were a little lower?"

Thinking this, Yu Wenhao became even more excited, and for a moment he was filled with passion. He felt that this sum of money could earn him enough to buy a house.

Meanwhile, Cheng Er, who had overheard the whole thing, was already numb. He felt that Yang Che had already had this idea, which was why he was so calm when he talked about it that morning.

I knew it! Brother Che isn't the kind of person who "does his best and leaves the rest to fate."

"Brother Che, this is Wang Yuan, the screenwriter of 'Spring Bright Pigsy'."

"Brother Che".

Wang Yuan seemed like the kind of person who didn't talk much, but he wasn't flustered; he was very calm.

Yang Che shook hands with the other party politely and said, "Screenwriter Wang, please sit down. Let's talk again after I finish reading the script."

"OK."

The room fell silent.

Yang Che wasn't pretending; he was watching very seriously, just reading quickly, only slowing down occasionally when he saw a funny scene.

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Some say that one of the reasons why "My Own Swordsman" is funny is its highly modern dialogue; the originator of that style is right here.

With its modern dialogue and absurd, fantastical plot, it's no wonder that the show received polarized reviews, with high ratings alongside a barrage of criticism.

The script consists of four chapters: Eight Precepts, Heaven and Earth Collapse, I Love You to Death, Three Tricks on Sun Wukong, and Earth-Shattering Bride Snatching. Each chapter is an independent story, and each story is a tragedy.

Zhu Fengchun and Miaomiao are tragic; Chang'e and Erniu are tragic; Sun Wukong and Xiaojun are tragic; Zhu Bajie, Xiaolongnu, and the Dragon King of the East Sea are tragic.

So the real Zhu Fengchun died in the first episode!

About 40 minutes later, Yang Che put down the script. Although his face was calm, he felt somewhat desolate inside.

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"It's full of postmodern satire and humanistic concern, but this show will be criticized by experts and scholars."

Yang Che put down the script and said this, then looked up and saw that Cheng Er was no longer in the room.

Qin Lan, who was writing something at her desk, noticed his gaze and, as if she could read his mind, said, "Director Cheng went out to answer a phone call. It seems to be Fan Bingbing calling."

Yang Che paused for a moment, nodded, and then looked at Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan seemed to only realize what was happening now, and said in a very simple and honest way, "Let them scold me then."

"Haha, but I said it will be criticized by experts and scholars because it will become popular. If it weren't popular, experts and scholars wouldn't criticize it."

Wang Yuan adjusted his glasses, a smile appearing on his face: "So, Brother Che is planning to invest?"

Yang Che was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You really are direct."

Qin Lan, who was standing to the side, turned her back and rolled her eyes. She had just complained that Yu Wenhao was not straightforward, and now she was saying that Wang Yuan was direct. She had said everything, good or bad.