Chapter 55 The Power of Nightless Marquis(1/2)
Jiang Cheng put down his phone and waved his fist excitedly.
In reality, Jiang Cheng is actually far less calm than he appears on the phone.
He was even more nervous than Zhao Lei when he made the phone call.
The boss explained:
This script had to be co-operated with Shinhwa Entertainment and could only be filmed by the boss's father.
This is Jiangcheng's mission.
Fortunately, Zhao Lei took the bait.
Jiang Cheng is convinced of this.
Zhao Lei's urgency and desire for the script could 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 thought this story was very exciting!
My boss 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, Kunpeng Investment, are a new company."
Zhao Lei tentatively said: "Then Teacher Buyehou and you..."
Jiang Cheng half-truthfully said: "Teacher Buyehou 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 Buyehou is a writer. Writers usually
I don’t really like dealing with people.”
"So that's it."
Hou Yehou is actually one of the shareholders of Kunpeng Investment.
Zhao Lei frowned slightly, 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?"
"No more than 100 million."
Zhao Lei had 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.
"How specific?"
Jiang Cheng took a bite of peanuts.
Zhao Lei thought for a moment and said, "I estimate the gross amount to be about 70 million."
Jiang Cheng poured Zhao Lei a glass of wine, and then started to quote 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?
Zhao Lei looked a little ugly and said: "You only invest 10 million, but you want 50% of the income. Does Representative Jiang think it is realistic?"
"Let's just 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 no problem, right?"
"Twenty-five million for the script?"
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 Mr. Bu 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 those written by top screenwriters?"
"This is hard to say."
Zhao Lei clinked glasses with the other party and drank it all in one gulp to avoid the problem.
Because the answer is obvious, the quality of this script is no worse than the works of 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..."
Drinking and drinking among each other.
The two of them struggled 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 high and he was afraid that such a good script would fall into the hands of Nathan or Tianguang, Zhao Lei would not have been able to agree 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, Mr. Ye Hou can also come over and audition the actors. We fully respect the opinion of the screenwriter teacher."
"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. 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 didn't know whether to 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..."
"Producer Zhao!"
Jiang Cheng raised his voice slightly: "Mr. Buye Hou is a top screenwriter in our Kunpeng. If you agree to this, we can sign the contract tomorrow."
"really?"
"Of course it's true."
"Who is the director that Mr. Bu Yehou admires very much?" Zhao Lei stared at Jiang Cheng: "This film requires 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?
Of course there is no problem with Lin Dong's ability, and he does have experience in filming 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 a director?"
"no way."
Jiang Cheng shrugged.
To be continued...