"Director Ye, I've been making trouble for a long time and I've been filming. I'm saying it clearly, there's no need to do this." Zhou Xing smiled and picked up the teacup.

"Of course it's not just about filming..." Ye Weixin's face was a little weird: "Hi, let me tell you the truth. The budget for this drama is limited, with your current value..."

Zhou Xing thought it was true. His current salary is at least 35 million, and the investment of [Fuse] is only 10 million US dollars. This drama can reach 100 million yuan, and he took away one-third of the scene by himself. How can he shoot it?

"So what Director Ye means is that I want me to reduce my salary by myself?" Zhou Xing said with a smile.

Ye Weixin was a little embarrassed when he heard this: "Actually, this drama was also invested by Oriental Film and Television. Mr. Huang Baiming said that if you accept it, you can convert part of the paycheck into the investment."

The reason why Huang Baiming thought of this plan was actually because he had greater ambitions. He wanted to make [Ip Man] a series like [Wang Feihong]. With such a series as the foundation, Oriental Film and Television can stand for at least ten years.

At first, Huang Baiming wanted to use Zhen Zi Bullet, after all, his salary was only one-third of Zhou Xing's. However, Old Master Ye Zhun blocked him back, which made Huang Baiming figure it out.

If [Ip Man] is really popular and becomes a series, Donnie Yen's pay will definitely rise. Zhou Xing's pay has reached the top of Chinese actors. Only Li Lianjie is more expensive than his pay. No matter how much it rises, it will not increase much. Since that's the case, why not invite Zhou Xing, who is more popular and has a box office appeal?

As for the conversion of the film pay and investment, it is also a way for Huang Baiming to kill two birds with one stone. This will solve the problem of insufficient funds for shooting and completely tie Zhou Xing. As long as the first film [Ip Man] makes money, Zhou Xing will be affordable. When filming the sequel, the lion will not speak out loud. At worst, the compensation will be considered investment. If you have money, everyone will make money. For the conversion of the portion of the film pay, Zhou Xing will work harder and improve the quality of the film. Why not do it?

Of course, for Zhou Xing, this plan is also acceptable. The fixed pay is like getting a fixed salary. Although the income is guaranteed to be paid by drought and flood, the income has nothing to do with you. No matter how good a movie is sold, you can only stare at it. The investment is different. It is equivalent to having shares and being able to participate in dividends.

"I only took 15 million, and the remaining 20 million were converted into investment."

Zhou Xing's words made Ye Weixin stunned. He originally thought that even if Zhou Xing accepted this method, he would at most convert 10 million yuan in salary. After all, it was a safe place to put the money in. Unexpectedly, he would actually take out half of the salary for conversion.

"Just believe me so?" Ye Weixin was suddenly moved.

In fact, after seven years of filming, Zhou Xing did something like investing in the film pay, one was [slimming men and women]. Zhou Xing made millions that time, and the other time was still filming Du Qifeng's scene - [Exile]. However, that time he was entirely aimed at the friendship between the two parties, and in the end Du Qifeng did not disappoint him. [Exile] lost all his money, and the compensation he converted was wasted.

Of course, the reason why Zhou Xing made such heavy bets this time was not an act of impulse. First of all, he was optimistic about Ye Weixin's strength. Secondly, he had confidence in himself. To put it bluntly, the main thing to watch is the starring actor. Looking at the current Chinese film industry, the only one who can play Ye Wen well is Li Lianjie! This is also his confidence as a kung fu superstar!

Facing Zhou Xing's confident smile, Ye Weixin didn't say anything else and directly called Huang Baiming.

"Promise him." Huang Baiming pondered for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and replied. This was the highest proportion he could accept. The original budget for this drama was 100 million, plus Zhou Xing's salary was 20 million, which is 120 million. Zhou Xing was able to finally get a 16.6% net profit dividend. As a businessman, he cannot give up too much profit in order to reduce costs and risks.

"Then, happy cooperation!"

“Happy cooperation!”

Holding hands together firmly, they don’t need to worry about the remaining contracts, so naturally someone will discuss the details.

Zhou Xing returned to the capital from Foshan, and Anli gave him another script.

"Draw the skin?" Zhou Xing looked at it and the script was really good, but the male lead in this drama has already been decided by Chen Kun, so there is only one character left, the second male lead Pang Yong.

"Stop it." It's not that Zhou Xingpiao looked down on the role of the second male lead, but that this drama is obviously a female lead drama. The two female leads are too vivid, and the two male leads are just foils, and there is really nothing outstanding about it.

"I thought you would be very interested in acting with these two actresses." Anli said regretfully.

Zhou Xing looked at her in confusion, and anli smiled and said, "The first female and the second female are Zhao Wei and Zhou Xun respectively."

Zhou Xing was stunned for a moment. It was not that he had any ideas about the two actresses, but that from the cast of this drama, it can be seen that capital is beginning to open his arms to mainland actors.

The investment of [Painted Skin] is around 70 million, which is considered an A-level production, but the starring actors are all mainland actors. This was unimaginable two years ago. Even a film and television company like Huayi that is used to using mainland actors will trust Hong Kong and Taiwan stars more in some major productions.

I see the big ones from the small, is it said that capital has finally seen the bubble of Hong Kong and Taiwan stars’ super high value? The spring of mainland actors is coming soon?

In fact, in Zhou Xing's opinion, the producer of [Painted Skin] is very wise. He invested 70 million yuan and invited two mainland actresses with first-class box office appeal. At the same time, he also invited popular mainland actors. If such a cast was replaced by Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, he would not be able to produce them without 100 million.

What's more, it can be seen from the fact that the actress’s best actress was won by mainland actresses for four consecutive times that Hong Kong and Taiwan actresses have already experienced serious gaps.

And the disaster is not singular. Due to the "contribution" of a part-time artist by a photography enthusiast named Chen, the new generation of actresses in Xiangjiang who were trained in key areas were basically caught in one go. At this time, they were all over, and no one dared to ask them to film. Many people even left the film and television industry and disappeared.

"By the way, the filming of director Zhang Jianya's [Love Call Transfer 2] has started. Why don't you play a guest appearance?" anli suddenly reminded.

Zhou Xing slapped his forehead and forgot about this matter. He made a lot of money by [Love Call Transfer]. The second part was also planned and it was already on the agenda. Gao Qunshu even mentioned it to him.

"no problem."

Zhou Xing agreed without thinking. Of course, it was not because the play was invested by the company, but because the heroine of this play was Tong Liya. Cough, the fat water will not flow to outsiders.

However, when Zhou Xing got the script, he suddenly regretted it because in order to highlight the difference from the first part, Zhang Jianya directly turned the script over in order to highlight the difference from the first part.

The first part is that a man has had enough of his ordinary life and met twelve different women, while the second part is that a woman is approaching thirty and wants to get married, but ends up meeting twelve different men!

OK, just acting.

Tong Liya didn't know that this drama was invested by Zhou Xing. She thought she had lost her luck and a big pie hit her forehead. So a while ago, she was worried all day long if the investor would airborne a heroine and beat her up.

In fact, such things happen frequently in the film and television industry. When encountering such things, you can only admit that you are unlucky. Even if you sign a contract with black and white text, it will be useless unless you don’t want to stay in this industry in the future.

"Mr. Zhou, work hard all the way." After all, it is the first self-produced film of "Zhixing Film and Television" this year. As the producer, Gao Qunshu naturally has to come to the scene to watch.

When the boss arrives, people are naturally welcomed. In front of outsiders, Gao Qunshu has no choice but to call Zhou Xing "Mr. Zhou".

"Old Gao, thank you for your hard work." Zhou Xing patted his shoulder. Movies were like fighting a war. Before the troops moved, food and grass were first, and the producer was equivalent to a military officer. He had to take care of everything, and there was no need to be relaxed by the director at all.

Under Gao Qunshu's introduction, Zhou Xing met some producers that the company is training, and they are generally around 28 years old.

"Don't look at these guys who are all frivolous, they will be in charge of dozens or hundreds of people when they are sent to the crew." Gao Qunshu quipped.

These young producers smiled embarrassedly. Before they came to "Zhixing Film and Television" at their age, they basically did odd jobs in the crew, which means "Zhixing Film and Television" that they dared to use these young people to "make a fool".

"Everyone is good at learning from you, President Gao, and strive to lead projects independently as soon as possible. Zhixing Film and Television will have more and more opportunities in the future. Whether you can seize it depends on your ability." Zhou Xing encouraged.

One of the short-haired producers raised their hands timidly: "Zhou, Mr. Zhou, I heard that you are going to transform and be behind the scenes. Is it true?"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the nanny's car suddenly became solemn.

Gao Qunshu glared at him viciously, but Zhou Xing smiled and waved his hand: "This is not a secret, there is nothing to talk about."

"But why? Mr. Zhou, you have already reached this point as an actor. Why do you have to be a behind-the-scenes? How good is it to be a big star? If I had the appearance conditions of you, I would also like to be a star." It seemed that seeing that Zhou Xing was easier to talk to, someone asked another question.

Zhou Xing thought for a while: "So, do you think a drama is important to an actor or a director?"

"That's the director of course."

Everyone almost spoke in unison. Obviously, there was no suspense about this issue, otherwise Lao Touzi and the others would not have such a high status.

Zhou Xing nodded: "Then do you think the director is important or the producer is important?"

"this......."

"Director?"

"I think it's the producer."

The answers this time are very different, but the important producers are actually not confident. After all, they are usually marginal characters in the crew, and at most they are sent out to supervise funds.

Zhou Xing said seriously: "In my opinion, producers are more important than directors. You are all professional. You should know that Hollywood now has a producer responsibility system. Although we seem to be in China, we have a director responsibility system. Famous directors gain both fame and fortune, and they are very awesome. In fact, this is what others play with."

"Hollywood movies have been leading the way for so many years. The reason why they have implemented the producer responsibility system is definitely because this system is more concise and efficient. In a few years, maybe China's film and television companies will also adopt the producer responsibility system."

After saying this, the rookie producers seemed to see a beautiful tomorrow right in front of them.

Gao Qunshu secretly gave Zhou Xing a thumbs up and couldn't help but sigh that he is worthy of being the boss, and he really has a good way to pour chicken soup!

Finally arrived at the crew, Gao Qunshu waved his hand and drove the young people back like ducks.

"Yes, your chicken soup is more useful than giving them a thousand yuan salary." Gao Qunshu joked.

Zhou Xing laughed and said, "Shaohan is so sad. You are the expert when it comes to fooling you, otherwise how could I agree to reduce my own pay and act as your [Conquest]."

Gaoqushu:......

The crew is filming a scene in the Ocean Park, which is the plot where the heroine Nie Bing meets Taro Nakai, but the other party actually takes off his clothes in the ocean hall tunnel.

"Ka, Tong Liya, what are you doing? Where are you looking? What attracts you so much? Do you know where the camera is?" Zhang Jianya was so angry that she cursed. The actor took off only a pair of shorts, and the front was fine, but Tong Liya was suddenly stunned.

Tong Liya was scolded so much that she dared not retaliate, so she could only lower her head and keep floating in a certain direction.

"Director Zhang, I'm sorry, maybe I'm showing up too suddenly." Zhou Xing smiled and smoothed out the situation for Tong Liya.

When Zhang Jianya saw that the investor was coming, she naturally wanted to give her some face: "Forget it, let's do it today, let's finish the work."

"Why are you here?" Tong Liya ran to Zhou Xing in surprise, but in public, she could only maintain a safe distance.

Zhou Xing laughed and said, "I? Of course I am here to film."

"Stop, say, did you come to visit the set specifically?" Tong Liya almost believed it, but then he thought, it was impossible. Isn't this a small cost? How can I get the money to hire this guy?

Gao Qunshu saw the sourness and couldn't stand it, so he let it go first.

In the hotel room, Zhou Xing hugged Tong Liya and greedily sniffed the fragrance on her hair, almost unable to control it. Well, this girl never refused to go any further.

"How is it? Is it fun to play the leading female role this time? Or with twelve handsome guys, someone will not be overjoyed, right?" Zhou Xing joked.

Tong Liya raised her chin proudly after hearing this: "That's the first time she played the leading female lead, and she actually has such benefits."

"Ahem, I'll give you the last chance to organize language."

"Ah~~Don't, I'm most ticklish..."

After a long time of trouble, Zhou Xing was so motivated that he drank two bottles of mineral water. He almost didn't get out of trouble, so he could only send the little fairy away.

Zhou Xing played a cameo role as a handsome traffic policeman in this drama. The filming was finished in just two days. The main reason is that Tong Liya's ill-fated expression is so vivid.

In May, [Ip Man] held a launch conference. As the starring actor, Zhou Xing and Ye Zhun were posing Wing Chun in front of the Ip Man's hall, photos of Wing Chun starting from each other began to spread in major entertainment media.
Chapter completed!