Facing the narrator's prompts, Su Qing was able to keep her expression calm at this time.
Apart from anything else, at least through this reminder, Su Qing knew that the cooperation project brought by the two of them today would probably be a 'loser for money'
That's what's called a bad movie.
In fact, when he first came up with this idea, he knew that he would definitely encounter this situation, but because of the narrator, he was not afraid. Just like stocks, the narrator can predict it, so there is no need to lose money.
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But looking at it now, it's a little different.
As for stocks, if I think it won't work, I will sell them immediately tomorrow. The loss to him will be negligible, but the project I am investing in now is different, and it may even offend people to a great extent.
At least he would offend a group of people in the early stage, because he had already thought that there would be some depressed and frustrated directors who would come to him with bad intentions to defraud investors.
Unexpectedly, the person who defrauded investors did not come, but someone who did not have a clear understanding of his own abilities came first.
Su Qing was naturally aware of Tenghua's politeness, but would not say anything more.
"Brother Wang, you are in great glory this time. Look, brother, I have recently been thinking about making a science fiction movie. When the time comes, you will have to guide me!"
At the dinner table, Teng Hua raised a glass of wine and smiled.
"Brother Teng, you're welcome. You should, you should. We are just exchanging experiences, not giving guidance."
Wang Fan was very polite. After all, he was a senior and had been in the directing industry for many years. He was just a director who had just started working, so he couldn't be too arrogant.
"Then I'd like to toast to Mr. Su. Congratulations on Mr. Su's financial success." At this time, producer Wang Tao on the side also brought up a drink and wanted to toast Su Qing.
But Su Qing's performance was very average and she said directly: "I'm sorry, Brother Wang, I don't know how to drink!"
As soon as these words came out, there was a hint of embarrassment at the dinner table. Seeing this, Tang Nan quickly said: "Brother Wang, the child is young and hasn't learned to drink yet. How about I drink with you?"
“Eh, that’s fine.”
After that, the two had a drink, and Tang Nan kicked him under the table. Su Qing had no reaction.
Shen Yi had warned him before he came here. He is Party A, and he is the one who spends the money. Does it matter whose face it is?
On the contrary, Teng Hua on the side saw this and said: "Hey, it's okay to drink two less drinks. How about I give you a toast!"
As he said this, he was about to pour him wine, but Su Qing still held the glass: "I really don't know how to drink, I'm sorry, Director Teng."
"Hey, you're not giving me face, are you? Come on, come on, just have a drink!"
Tang Nan also kicked him under the table. The meaning was obvious, to give him face and have a drink.
But Su Qing smiled and shook his head and chuckled: "Then don't give me face!"
As soon as these words came out, unlike just now, the expressions of the other four people at the table changed. You know, Wang Tao can only be regarded as Teng Hua's subordinate in terms of status, but this time it was Teng Tao who toasted in person. Unexpectedly, Su
Qing was so disrespectful. To be honest, it was a bit beyond Tang Nan's expectation.
Because in her opinion, Su Qing shouldn't be such a person. Why is everything he said today so thorny?
Seeing this, Tang Nan quickly spoke again: "Brother Teng, my younger brother is young and really doesn't know how to drink. He faints after one or two drinks and can't talk about anything. Let me drink with you!"
Firstly, these words are to speak for Su Qing, secondly, they are to relieve Teng Hua from the siege, and thirdly, they are a warning. If you really let him drink, there will be nothing to talk about after a while.
After all, if someone who is not a relative comes to visit unexpectedly, how can it be okay?
As the saying goes, no matter what happens, don't worry about Sanbaodian. This is an old saying, and it definitely makes sense.
Soon, after Tang Nan's active rescue, the atmosphere in the private room finally improved a lot, but Su Qing kept her head down while working and seldom spoke.
Director Wang, who was watching next to him, was astonished. He knew that although Su Qing was not a good drinker, he could still drink, and was not a total drinker like today.
At the same time, he seemed to understand the purpose of the other two people today, because since opening the table, the chat content of several people has been guided by Teng Hua and others, intentionally or unintentionally, and has been about movies, and they are also about science fiction movies.
, plus at the beginning, Teng Hua himself said that he would also shoot a science fiction movie in the near future. With this connection, the answer is already obvious.
Sure enough, after drinking for three rounds, seeing that Su Qing still showed no intention of talking to him, Teng Hua thought it would be better to take the initiative himself.
"Brother Su Su, to tell you the truth, I heard from Xiao Tang that you are planning to set up a film and television investment company recently, and you want to use it to invest in film and television works. It just so happens that I have a script recently and want to film it. The crew has already
Now that it's been formed, it's also a sci-fi theme, would you like to take a look?" Director Teng Hua asked.
As soon as he finished speaking, several people at the table turned their attention to him.
In response, Su Qing took a sip of water leisurely. He never refuses money-making projects. Although the narration reminded that the person in front of him might not be capable, he did not give a clear hint.
After all, his narrator doesn't know how to do riddles. If it works, it works, and if it doesn't, it doesn't work, so he still said with a smile:
"Director Teng is really well-informed. I do have this idea, but you have to at least let me know what you plan to shoot, otherwise I can't decide. If you think it's good, I don't mind having fun and making money.
It doesn’t matter to me whether you pay compensation or not.”
Su Qing's tone was very relaxed, without any unpleasant emotions, and he was even a little curious, which made Director Teng and Tang Nan breathe a sigh of relief.
They thought Su Qing would refuse directly because of what happened just now.
Seeing this, Teng Hua slapped his forehead: "Look at my brain, Tao Zi, quickly take out the script and show it to me."
Wang Tao on the side quickly took out a script with four big characters "Magic City Fortress" written on it.
The moment he saw the title of this script, the narration rang in Su Qing's mind.
[The same name was changed from "Fortress", and the original work can be regarded as a very excellent science fiction work.
However, with the current level of special effects in China, it is difficult to restore it. In addition, in order to drive the box office, Teng Hua also hired many artists with extremely high traffic. All the funds were spent on the actors' remuneration, and the funds for special effects were greatly reduced.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Coupled with the lack of screenwriters and adaptation skills, the final box office of this movie was only about 200 million, which did not even reach the investment amount. It can be said that everything was lost.
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Listening to the narration prompts in his mind, Su Qing felt numb all over. What a pit! This is a big pit!
What is the concept of a box office of 200 million? The total investment of "The Wandering Earth" is more than 300 million, of which half of the box office will be distributed to the theaters, plus various taxes.
Let's put it this way, if he also invests 80 million, and the final box office is only 200 million, the cost he can recover is probably only a few million, and he will lose tens of millions in vain. Isn't this a trap?
This can no longer be regarded as a trap, it is simply a desperate move to the extreme.
Just when he was still shocked by the news prompted by the narration, Teng Hua said repeatedly from the side:
"Brother, science fiction movies are so popular now, and this movie of mine is definitely no different. Like Wang Laodi's "The Wandering Earth", it is an adaptation of the same name and is set in a magical city, which will make it more immersive.
And our investment this time will not be small. I made a preliminary estimate and the total investment will be at least 350 million yuan. It can be said to be a big production.
In addition, we are also striving for excellence in terms of actors and will invite some relatively famous actors to support the box office. Even if it cannot be compared with "The Wandering Earth", at least it will not lose money."
While Teng Hua was talking, Su Qing flipped through the outline of the script at random, and probably understood what the story was about.
To be honest, from the perspective of science fiction, this book really lacks some imagination, but it cannot be said to be useless. The script and story are still okay. After all, works that can be adapted will definitely not be bad, but good works can also
It would be a disaster if the director, actors, and screenwriters could not stand up to each other.
In response, Su Qing asked: "So which actors is Director Teng planning to cast?"
"We hired Xiaolu as the male lead. He is very popular now. When he drives the box office, he will also add a romantic scene with us. He will definitely be able to do it by then."
Teng Hua became more and more excited as he talked. Su Qing frowned repeatedly, "Emotional drama? Are you sure you want to fall in love in science fiction?"
He didn't know what the other party was thinking, but he knew that the other party was not stupid. What makes money now is naturally love and love, plus popular male artists, which is naturally very interesting, but Su Qing is just a passerby, let alone anyone's
Fans are naturally indifferent to this.
Before Teng Hua finished speaking, Su Qing said: "Director Teng, is a science fiction-themed emotional drama good? Also, are you serious about being an actor?"
Hearing this, Teng Hua was stunned and said in surprise: "Brother, do you think we can't use popular artists? But we do need them to drive the box office. Besides, we make movies to make money, so it's okay to use popular artists.
Bar?"
In response, Su Qing waved her hands repeatedly: "Director Teng, you have misunderstood. I have no prejudice against popular artists, young fresh meat, etc. I just want to ask, how much remuneration are you going to give them?
How much money can be spent on special effects from these investments? After all, this is a science fiction film, and science fiction is the main theme. If you don’t have money for special effects, why do you want to play science fiction? I don’t want my money to be wasted like this.”