Chapter 55 The Power of the Nightless Marquis (Second Update)
Jiang Cheng put down his phone and waved his fist excitedly.
Jiangcheng in reality is actually far less calm than he appears on the phone.
His mood when he called was even more nervous than Zhao Lei.
The boss explained:
This script must be co-operated with Shinhwa Entertainment and can only be filmed by the boss’s father.
This is Jiangcheng’s task.
Fortunately, Zhao Lei took the bait.
Jiang Cheng is convinced of this.
Zhao Lei's urgency and desire for the script can be felt through the phone.
However, Jiang Cheng was not too surprised. He also read the script of "Crazy" overnight yesterday.
Even a layman like Jiang Cheng thinks this story is very exciting!
This boss of mine is really terrible!
He actually wrote a script that even Shinhwa Entertainment couldn't refuse!
As for what Jiang Cheng said on the phone before, was he going to show this script to Nathan and Tianguang?
Of course it's a cover.
This is just a bait to lure Zhao Lei to take the bait.
Without further delay, Jiang Cheng drove directly to the private restaurant he had made an appointment with Zhao Lei.
Half an hour later.
A certain box.
The two officially met.
“Jiangcheng.”
“Zhao Lei.”
The two looked at each other and exchanged polite greetings.
Jiang Cheng took out a brand new business card that had been printed recently and handed it to the other party, then introduced him again:
“We at Kunpeng Investment are a new company.”
Zhao Lei tentatively said, "Teacher Buyehou and you..."
Jiang Cheng half-truthfully said: "Teacher Bu Yehou is one of the shareholders of our Kunpeng Investment. He has completely entrusted me to coordinate with the partners for this script. Mr. Zhao also knows that Teacher Bu Yehou is a writer. Writers usually I don’t really like dealing with people.”
“So that’s how it is.”
Bi Yehou is actually one of the shareholders of Kunpeng Investment.
Zhao Lei frowned invisibly, as he would not be able to bypass Kunpeng Investment and cooperate with Evernight Hou.
“What does Representative Jiang think of the script?”
“We are an investment company, so of course we have to participate in investment.”
“How much to invest?”
“How much do you think the filming cost of this drama was?”
“Not more than 100 million.”
Zhao Lei has considered this issue before.
This drama does not require any special effects, and there are no particularly exaggerated scenes. Including publicity and distribution, the investment will definitely not exceed 100 million.
“What’s more specific?”
Jiang Cheng took a bite of peanuts.
Zhao Lei thought for a while and said, "I estimate it is about 70 million gross."
Jiang Cheng poured Zhao Lei a glass of wine, and then started to make an offer directly: "I don't like to beat around the bush. Kunpeng can invest 10 million in this drama, and the requirement is to get 50% of the proceeds."
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”
Zhao Lei looked a bit ugly and said: "You only invest 10 million, but you want 50% of the income. Does Representative Jiang think it is realistic?"
“Let’s assume that the total investment in this drama is 70 million.”
Jiang Cheng said: "I invested 10 million, and the script I provided is worth 25 million. It should be fine, right?"
“Get the script for 25 million?”
Zhao Lei shook his head vigorously: "This is the price of a script that can only be sold by top screenwriters in the industry, and Teacher Wu Yehou is just a newcomer."
“Then let me ask you.”
Jiang Cheng invited the other party to raise a toast: "Do you think this script written by Mr. Bu Yehou is worse than the scripts of those top screenwriters?"
“This is hard to say.”
Zhao Lei clinked glasses with the other party and drank it in one gulp, avoiding the problem.
Because the answer is obviously, the quality of this script is no worse than the work of the top screenwriters in the television industry.
He could only analyze the negotiation from another angle: "I just said the cost is around 70 million, but Representative Jiang can't really think that our cost is 70 million, because this is Shinhwa Entertainment's internal price, including the venue, actors, and director. Ah, later announcements, etc., etc., these are the internal prices of our mythology..."
Hand in between.
The two of them were fighting in various ways.
After finishing half a bottle of liquor, Zhao Lei patted the table and said: "After all, Representative Jiang brought a script with him to cooperate, so if you invest 10 million, I will give you 30% of the profit. This is my bottom line." Got it!"
This is indeed Zhao Lei’s bottom line.
In fact, if the quality of the script was not really good and he was afraid that such a good script would fall into the hands of Nathan or Tianguang, Zhao Lei would not have agreed to this condition.
The heat is almost done.
Jiang Cheng’s eyes flashed slightly, but he continued to pretend to be embarrassed on the surface, even though he had already accepted the result in his heart.
After a long silence.
Jiang Cheng suddenly said: "Can you tell me which actors and directors are planned for this drama?"
Zhao Lei saw the other party's relaxed attitude and was secretly happy: "This can't be decided now. The actors have to be auditioned by the director first. Of course, Teacher Bu Yehou can also come over and audition the actors. We fully respect the opinion of the screenwriter teacher."
“Then who is the director?”
Jiang Cheng asked calmly, this is the meaty part of today's drama.
Zhao Lei waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Representative Jiang. I will definitely arrange for Shinhwa Entertainment's best TV director to shoot this drama!"
"Is such that."
Jiang Chengdao: "Teacher Bu Yehou will not give instructions on the filming of Shinhwa, and he is not interested in this kind of thing, but he personally has a TV series director whom he admires very much."
"no…"
Zhao Lei couldn't laugh or cry: "Representative Jiang may not know much about the situation in our television industry. Usually only the top screenwriters have the qualifications to designate directors. Mr. Bu Yehou also..."
"Producer Zhao!" Jiang Cheng raised his voice slightly: "Teacher Bu Yehou is a top screenwriter in our Kunpeng. If you agree to this, we can sign the contract tomorrow."
“Seriously?”
“Who is the director that Mr. Bu Yehou admires very much?” Zhao Lei stared at Jiang Cheng: “This film needs an experienced director. It cannot be handled by just finding a tool.”
“His name is Lin Dong.”
Jiang Cheng smiled and said.
Zhao Lei's expression changed slightly.
As a big-name producer of Shinhwa Entertainment, he naturally knows who Lin Dong is.
Things are a bit troublesome. Why is it that the director Bu Yehou admires is Lin Dong?
There is of course no problem with Lin Dong’s ability, and he does have experience in shooting police movies, but the minister may not be happy...
“Does it have to be Lin Dong?”
Zhao Lei sighed: "Let me tell you the truth, our boss doesn't like Director Lin Dong very much. He might not agree to this, or should we change the director?"
"no way."
Jiang Cheng shrugged.
“Who said this was the only request our teacher Bu Yehou made? I still say the same thing. If you agree to this, we can sign the contract.”
Zhao Lei was silent.
A moment later.
Zhao Lei suddenly raised his glass, drank another glass of wine, and then said with a smile: "Then let Director Lin Dong do the filming. I will personally serve as the producer to protect him. I will ask someone to draft a contract later and bring a lawyer with me tomorrow." , we officially signed the contract!”
There was a pause.
Zhao Lei said with a smile: "I also agreed to personally appoint the director. This is usually the right only top screenwriters have. I believe Representative Jiang has seen my sincerity. I also hope that Mr. Bu Yehou can see my sincerity. I am He said that we can continue to cooperate if there is an opportunity in the future.”
This script is great!
So good that Zhao Lei feels that the next script of Hou Yehou should be worth looking forward to and investing in!
Although the current Evernight Hou is still a newcomer, if he waits for the other party to become popular before joining him, it will be just the icing on the cake. Moreover, even if the other party disappears from the public in the future, this concession now is actually harmless.
…
"That's probably what happened. Thirty percent of the income should be the limit he can accept, but boss, your father's situation in the company doesn't seem to be very good."
night.
Jiang Cheng called.
Give Lin Zhibai a detailed report of what happened today.
Lin Zhibai said softly: "So I asked you to find Zhao Lei, the third-in-command of the production department. The most important thing is that his uncle is called Zhao Wei. This is the old man who conquered the world with the old man, so others are afraid of me. But he is not afraid of the second uncle."
Jiang Cheng smiled.
The internal relationship of this kind of mythical entertainment cannot be detected from the outside.
No wonder Zhao Lei dared to appoint Lin Dong as director despite knowing that the department boss would be unhappy.
Zhao Lei would never have imagined:
Jiang Cheng can know his details not because of his own energy.
All information about Zhao Lei was provided by Lin Zhibai. Who gave his boss the surname Lin?
“Then shall I sign a contract with him tomorrow?”
"Um."
Lin Zhibai accepted a 30% return on income, which is a good result.
Zhao Lei was Lin Zhibai’s carefully chosen target.
Lin Zhibai wanted this man to protect his father's career and withstand the pressure from his second uncle.
As for how to make Zhao Lei obedient?
Just give him more "Rush" then.
The rules set by the old man are that the performance of Shinhwa Entertainment is king.
When someone like Zhao Lei achieves success, he may not dare to compete with his second uncle who is also the director of production.
“Then what’s our next plan?”
Jiang Cheng’s attitude is very respectful. After defeating Zhao Lei with "Crazy Speed", he is now more and more willing to surrender to his boss!
“I’ll send you a file.”
Lin Zhibai directly sent the variety show planning proposal for "I Am a Singer" to Jiang Cheng.
咻.
After Jiang Cheng received the document, he opened it and couldn't help but read:
“I am a singer’s variety show planning project?”
Variety show?
Proposal?
Jiang Cheng felt that his head was beginning to be overloaded, and he subconsciously asked:
“This variety show plan was written by the boss?”
“Brother Cheng.”
Lin Zhibai said seriously: "As the youngest son of the Lin family of Shinhwa Group, it should be a very reasonable and logical thing for me to write a variety show planning project, right?"
Jiang Cheng was at a loss.
Bewildered and a little confused.
With a little bit of thinking in the confusion.
This statement sounds familiar. Have I heard it somewhere?
There is certainly no problem with the logic. Shinhwa Group started out in the entertainment industry. Its leader, Lin Zhaomu, purchased a TV station many years ago and personally created many popular TV programs. It makes sense that the boss inherited his grandfather’s talent.
The question is:
Assuming a person can write a book, you will definitely think that this person is very powerful.
Suppose a person can write both books and songs, you will definitely think that this person is a genius.
Assuming a person can write books, songs, and scripts, you will definitely think that this person is a monster.
Assuming that a person can write books, songs, and scripts, and can even do variety show planning projects, you will definitely feel that something is wrong with this person.
Things gradually became outrageous.
Jiang Cheng now feels that something is wrong with his boss.
“Boss, I have a question.”
“Are you worried about the quality of this variety show planning project?”
“Boss, you have misunderstood. Rather than worrying about the quality of this plan, I am more curious about what else you don’t know how to do?”
Jiang Cheng sincerely asked for advice.
Lin Zhibai compassionately told him—
“give birth to a child.”
(End of this chapter)