Wu Jing followed Wu Jing to a private room in the hotel. After sitting down, the two of them exchanged greetings. After a while of greetings, they ordered a few bottles of Moutai and chatted about the current situation in the entertainment industry while drinking.
"You don't know, the current traffic is really expensive. Take my current drama as an example. I used to pay more than 70 million to find a little fresh meat. It was a friendly price recommended by a friend."
"I was so angry that I almost slapped him with my palm. My total budget is only 200 million, but he dares to ask for more than 70 million for a supporting role. The rest of the people are drinking the northwest wind?"
Wu Jing's face was slightly red, with veins showing, and he couldn't hold back the anger when he spoke.
"Well, the market is just like this. They are all spoiled. Their morals are not up to par. Sooner or later, someone will deal with this kind of thing. Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's have a drink."
"You are still sensible. Although this is the first time we have met, you are generous enough and don't procrastinate at all. I have made this friend, and you can come to me if you need anything in the future!"
After half a kilogram of wine, Wu Jing's chest slapped loudly, and Fang Jing's head was covered with black lines. It was the first time for the two of them to meet, and those who didn't know it thought they knew each other very well.
"Brother Jing, come on, let's have another drink. Today I will sacrifice my life to accompany the gentleman. My nickname is that I can't pour a thousand cups. The highest record is two pounds of white wine. We won't come back until we get drunk."
"Cough cough cough!" Wu Jing choked out a mouthful of wine and his face turned red. Seeing Fang Jing's playful expression, he knew that his attempt to intoxicate people was not going to work.
"We have a long time to come, let's let the drinking matter go for now. I heard from Teacher Wu Gang that you have something to do with me?"
"Brother Jing, if you say this, I'm going to leave!"
Fang Jing stood up expressionlessly, and Wu Jing hurriedly pulled him back, "Just kidding, I'm the one who came to you, right? Why is this young man so hot-tempered?"
This gathering between the two was arranged by Fang Jing on purpose. Before Xiao Ao started filming, he knew that Wu Gang had made a cameo appearance in Wolf Warrior 2.
In June, when the filming of Wolf Warrior 2 started, he had been paying attention, but he did not intervene in the investment matter, but just waited and watched.
Wolf Warrior 2 in the past life had funding at the beginning, but later several investors withdrew. Wu Jing was almost forced to sell his blood, and his father-in-law's house was sold.
The reason why Fang Jing didn’t invest money in the beginning was because he wanted to wait until the funding chain of Wolf Warrior 2 was cut off before taking action.
The icing on the cake is better than providing help in times of need. At this time, it is easier to talk about holding shares.
"Teacher Wu Gang said you are very interested in investing in Wolf Warrior 2?" Wu Jing pulled up a chair and sat next to Fang Jing.
"I'm a little interested. I worked with him before and I overheard him talking about it."
After thinking for a few seconds, Wu Jing did not speak in a hurry. Two days ago, he received a call from Wu Gang, saying that a young man in the entertainment industry wanted to invest in his Wolf Warrior 2.
It just so happened that he was short of a lot of funds right now, so he knew Fang Jing was here, so he had today's meeting.
"You... hahaha! It's easy to say, Teacher Wu Gang and I have been friends for many years, and you have an unusual relationship with him. If you want to participate in some stocks, I will definitely let you."
"It just so happens that I have a little extra stock in my hand. I originally left it for a friend, but now I'm giving it to you."
Seeing Wu Jing looking like he was letting you take advantage of him, Fang Jing couldn't laugh or cry. He was still acting in front of him at this time, "Brother Jing, I know the situation over there. Just tell me, how much difference is there?"
"Ahem... at least 30 million!"
Wu Jing had no need to hide his thoughts after his thoughts were revealed. The investor's withdrawal of capital made him very passive. Now the crew is still closed in South Africa, just waiting for his money to start work.
"How many producers are there for Wolf Warrior 2?"
"Sixteen families!"
"How much does it cost to invest? How much share do you personally own and how much share do they own?"
"With a budget of 200 million, I contributed 70 million and accounted for 60%. Eighteen of them contributed 80 million and accounted for 30%. I attracted the rest of the advertisers, and the remaining 10% was in the hands of netizens."
Fang Jing nodded slightly. This ratio is quite reasonable. Even though Wu Jing contributed less money and held more shares, he was responsible for the creativity, strength, connections and filming, and others followed suit.
The movie market has always been like this. You don't get how many shares you invest in it. Some things cannot be measured by money.
"As far as I know, some people have withdrawn their capital. How many of the 18 companies are left?"
"Fourteen families!"
Fang Jing glanced at Wu Jing thoughtfully and said with a smile, "Isn't the difference in funds more than 30 million?"
"It's more than 30 million, but I can always find a way to get it together. On average, it's only 30 million."
The development of the negotiations was becoming more and more unfavorable to him, and Wu Jing's face was not as good as it was at the beginning.
This is why he didn't take the initiative to explain the reason at the beginning. He was afraid of the current situation.
Press hard one step at a time, press hard step by step, and even if you can raise money in the end, I'm afraid the price you have to pay will not be small.
"I can fill 30 million holes." Looking at Wu Jing, Fang Jing said seriously, "Not only can I fill it, but I can also fill it in those companies that have run away. Just tell me the truth, how much money can you give me at most?
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"Of course, the more money, the better. Who as a director dislikes having too much money? However, the budget and production of Wolf Warrior 2 have been decided. Now it is impossible to change the contract regulations for you. I can only let you be the last to come first, and you can withdraw from several companies.
Make up a few more.”
After thinking for a while, Wu Jing said: "Forty million, this is the current shortfall of funds. If you can get this money, you will hold 15% of the shares."
Seeing that Fang Jing's expression was not as joyful as expected, he thought it was too much. Wu Jing hurriedly said, "One or two million is fine. If I suffer the loss, I will give you an extra share of the proportion."
Wu Jing had done some research on Fang Jing before coming here. He didn't look like someone who was short of money. Someone who could donate tens of millions casually shouldn't be stumped by this little money.
"Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's too much, but I think it's too little. Brother Jing, do you think this will work? If I do something more, give me a little more of your share."
"ah?"
Wu was stunned. After working for a long time, he actually thought he had too little money. Was he so optimistic about him?
You must know that Wolf Warriors 1 did not make much money, and many people in the industry laughed at him, saying that anyone can be a director these days, so much so that he even had to apply for a real estate license when filming this movie.
"I'll give it to you evenly. How much will you pay?"
"I offer 80 million, how much can you give me?"
"How many?"
Wu Jing thought he heard it wrong. Eighty million was almost half of the total investment.
"Eighty million! You heard that right. I know there are several companies on your side that are planning to divest their capital. Why wait for them to withdraw? Just kick them out. We can do it alone. I'll make up for the difference later."
How dare you go to Liangshan without twos and threes? Fang Jing has been paying attention to the situation of Wolf Warrior 2.
This time, Wu Jinggong used his connections to bring in warships, tanks, and rocket launchers for overseas scenes. The weapons were all real guns and live ammunition, and there were hundreds of them just for blowing up cars. The lineup was quite luxurious.
With such a large investment, many cats smell the fishy smell. Some top film and television companies in the industry want to get a piece of the pie and conduct capital operations when it is released.
It was suspected of breaking the law, but Wu Jing did not agree, so the investors withdrew their capital.
"Are you serious?" Wu Jing's face changed, "You should know what my situation is now. If it can't be released, aren't you in vain?"
Fang Jing chuckled, "Warships, tanks and other things are used. If this can't be released, then the country's movie warehouses will probably be piled to death."
Wu Jing was able to obtain these things, which shows that the relationship is strong. He must have been approved and strongly supported by the top, so getting into theaters is not a problem.
But when it comes to money, there's nothing the higher authorities can do, and they can't pay for it.
"If you can really offer 80 million, I will give you 33% of the shares!"
Some of the eighteen producers were friends in the entertainment industry, and Wu Jing couldn't blame them. Some of the thirty-five shares were his own.
"How much do I need to pay to get 40 percent?"
"This is not about money." Wu Jing shook his head in embarrassment, "If you add 20 million, I will give you five more points."
100 million, accounting for 38% of the shares. Fang Jing did the math and found that there was no loss.
Before, Wu Jing would definitely not agree, but now he is being watched by hungry wolves, and they are just waiting for him to give up. Half of the filming is already done. If the group is announced to be disbanded, all the nearly 100 million yuan spent will be wasted. He will dance ten times.
The rooftop is not even enough.
But he would not agree to those people's suggestions. He trained with the special forces for more than half a year during the filming of Wolf Warrior 2, and the leaders in the team gave him great support.
If he joins the others, he will be disappointed, and he will not have the face to see the leader again.