Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

"What? You're going to invest 30 million in Jiang Yang to have him produce a TV series for you?"

Lu Zheng felt that this was completely outrageous.

Jing Tian corrected him carefully.

"It's not thirty million, it's fifteen million. The other half is considered a loan."

"No, why should he lend you money?"

Lu Zheng was so angry he laughed.

Fifteen million? This kid really dares to ask for that much!

In 2012, the entertainment industry's current cycle of hyperinflation began, but it was still far from peaking.

Fifteen million is just the salary for one movie for a top-tier star, but it's a lot of money for someone of Jiang Yang's level.

"How will he repay us?"

"I'll pay it back slowly."

Jing Tian seemed completely unconcerned about Jiang Yang's reneging on the debt.

If he's not worried, why should I be?

That guy seemed very confident that this movie would make money, and even wanted to borrow 30 million to ditch me and go it alone.

Don't even think about it!

I'd like to see what you're really relying on.

Clever as I am, hehe.

She smiled knowingly, and Lu Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

What does it mean when you laugh like that?

A very bad feeling rose in Lu Zheng's mind, and he hesitated before asking.

"You and Jiang Yang, are you...?"

"No!"

Jing Tian immediately understood what he meant and flatly denied it.

"No, don't overthink it. It's actually very simple."

"It was a bet between Jiang Yang and me. He guaranteed that he could make me famous and was willing to take the risk himself."

"Which of the big names you invited before could have done that?"

Hey, that's an insult!

"Why not just have my older brother!"

Jackie Chan is indeed very special. In the early 2000s, he earned a maximum salary of $20 million in Hollywood. Later, when he returned to the Chinese film industry, no one could afford to pay him.

Will he lower his salary?

No, Jackie Chan generally doesn't take cash salaries for his films; he takes a share of the box office revenue and overseas copyrights.

Police Story 2013 is no exception.

However, this is Cheng Long's rule, and it doesn't mean that Jing Tian will be taken care of separately. It's obviously not the same as the conditions offered by Jiang Yang.

Jing Tian spoke in a gentle and kind voice.

"It's a business, and I don't think the risks are that high."

Even if we lose it all, it'll only be fifteen million.

"The movie 'The Warring States' lost 80 million yuan, which is nothing compared to this, so why not let him give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng felt even more heartbroken.

Jing Tian isn't actually a very opinionated person; she's easily influenced, so she always listened to whatever she was told before and had never been as "willful" as she is now.

Lu Zheng found that even more unacceptable.

Whether it's 15 million or 30 million, it's not much; they can afford to lose it.

But Jing Tian is disobedient, which is dangerous.

What kind of spell did that kid cast on you?

A treacherous person has appeared by the lord's side!

"Tian Tian, ​​listen to me, losing a little money is really nothing."

"But you're a movie star. Movie stars are very self-respecting and would never touch a TV series. But you, you're just trying to get involved."

"Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock? Absolutely not!"

"Also, that kid definitely has bad intentions."

"He's just a small-time actor, how can he possibly make movies? He probably can't even get a crew together!"

Jing Tian explained that Jiang Yang had already gone to see the director.

Lu Zheng wouldn't listen and relentlessly attacked Jiang Yang, refusing to agree no matter what anyone said.

Finally, Jing Tian got annoyed and put on a stern face.

"old road."

These two words made Lu Zheng's heart skip a beat, because his public identity was Jing Tian's agent, and he was usually called "Uncle Lu" in public. He hadn't heard "Old Lu" in a long time.

"Can't I make my own decisions?"

Jing Tian's voice was cold, and Lu Zheng's expression hardened. He immediately lowered his head humbly.

"I'm sorry, miss, I understand."

……

Jiang Yang didn't care whether Lu Zheng agreed or not.

If Jing Tian's word doesn't count, then all the effort to fool her is wasted.

No, how could it be a hoax?

It's clearly a carry game!

Jiang Yang kept his word and did indeed contact the director.

He called Li Muge.

It's been more than half a year since filming of "The Legend of Chu and Han" wrapped up. The two grown men don't usually exchange pleasantries, and this was the first time Jiang Yang had contacted him.

"Oh, what a rare guest! What brings you back to me all of a sudden?"

"Li Muge, why don't you become a director?"

Jiang Yang didn't waste any words with him and went straight to the point.

Li Muge was completely dumbfounded.

"No, what do you mean? You want me to be your director?"

"That's right, that's exactly what I mean."

"Are you serious? This is no joke."

"Who the hell has time to joke with you? Take it or leave it, if you don't want to, I'll find someone else..."

"Go for it!"

Do you want to be a director? That goes without saying.

A top student who graduated from Peking University gave up his original job and worked hard to get into the entertainment industry, struggling for several years before finally becoming an executive director.

The difference between an executive director and a director is more than just two words.

Am I here to be a beast of burden?

Li Muge had just confirmed the truth of the matter and hurriedly agreed, afraid that he would change his mind.

Where are you? I'm coming to find you!

The filming of "Police Story 2013" took place in Shougang Park in Beijing. Li Muge traveled overnight by taxi to get there.

Upon seeing Jiang Yang, he gave him a bear hug.

"Hahahaha, hahahahaha!"

"Yoko, I originally thought we were just close friends who appreciated each other. I really didn't expect that one day you would actually ask me to be a director."

"No doubt about it, from now on we're brothers!"

Jiang Yang pushed him away with disgust.

"Stop with this gay stuff, let's get down to business."

"Okay, you tell me, what do you want to film?"

"This story is called 'Sito,' which is the name of the female protagonist. She is an alien named Yi, who was killed by her own clone and slept for decades until the male protagonist awakens her and embarks on a path of revenge..."

"That sounds interesting. Which novel is this adapted from? I'll read it myself."

"There are no novels."

"What? It's not an adaptation? Your story sounds quite mature; did you come up with it yourself?"

Jiang Yang checked, and the original novel of "Si Teng" hasn't even started writing yet.

It's okay, it doesn't matter.

Anyway, a novel is a novel, and a drama is a drama; it was going to be adapted anyway.

Jiang Yang remembered the plot outline, character relationships, and core character settings of "Si Teng". With these things, the general direction wouldn't go astray. As for the details...

Isn't there Li Muge right in front of us?

Did I invite him over for a meal?

Li Muge can write scripts, but even though Jiang Yang has drawn up all the rules and regulations for him, it's like performing a ritual in a snail shell—he's just a tool.

But upon hearing that the budget was 30 million, he immediately perked up.

Thirty million!

Don't be fooled by Gao Xixi's projects that cost 100 or 200 million. Those are the biggest productions in the industry, and 30 million is not a small budget.

A new director making his directorial debut with 30 million yuan to practice is a dream come true.

"Don't worry, I've got your back!"

Jiang Yang had calculated that the filming cost of "Si Teng" would be over 100 million yuan ten years later, but now, a budget of 30 million yuan should be more than enough.

After all, "Si Teng" only has 30 episodes, with an average cost of one million per episode, while "Empresses in the Palace" only cost that much.

He wound up the nuclear-powered oxen and horses again.

"I boasted to people that you were a peerless directorial genius, which is why I got you this 30 million. Don't mess it up."

Li Muge was moved by the idea of ​​a scholar dying for his confidant, and thrilled by the realization of his dream.

"My great axe is already itching for a fight!"