Chapter 88 People always have something to do with all their strength (thanks to the prosperous lead
"So, the current budget of this drama is 5.42 million?"
Sitting on a seat next to the floor-to-ceiling window in the coffee shop, Zhang Hong's hand stirring the coffee paused slightly: "How come there are still parts and pieces?"
"It's probably all the money saved by grandparents." Lin Muqing picked up the cup and took a sip of coffee.
She didn't offer to give the money back.
First, she is not Zhang Hong and is not qualified to be a good person for Zhang Hong.
If it is returned, does Zhang Hong have to pay for the photoshoot himself?
She was willing to pay, but she was afraid that Zhang Hong's young literary mind wouldn't accept it.
Second, this can make those grandparents feel at ease.
They are all supported by state welfare, and there is really no shortage of money.
This was their intention. Zhang Hong did not refuse at that time, just because of this.
In fact, this is gentleness.
As Lin Muqing who understands Zhang Hong best, she also has her own tenderness.
Zhang Hong thought for a while and asked: "Is this money...enough?"
The first movie cost me thirteen million.
The actors were almost free, and the crew used someone else's so they didn't have to pay for it. The publicity and distribution were all handled by the website.
Director Liu said that the film cost more than 100 million.
Then Zhang Hong's second drama cost nearly one billion.
I am afraid that not only is it unprecedented, but it will also be difficult for anyone to come in the future.
Now this drama...more than five million...
Even if Zhang Hong doesn't plan to make money from this drama at all, it doesn't feel like it's enough.
Lin Muqing took out a notebook and started writing and drawing.
"According to your script, there are actually only two big battles in the whole process. The first and middle stages are mostly focused on daily plots in the village. Even if you encounter enemies, they are sporadic."
"If we want to add details in the medium term, we need to let them encounter more and more enemies when they go out for reconnaissance, and they will encounter them more and more frequently, and then the military uniforms will also have to be differentiated."
“If you want to embody the cruelty and involuntary nature of war in the last few battles, as well as the madness of the enemy written in your script, you will need a large number of extras, and the leading actors’ facial situations will also need to be actors with certain acting skills.
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"And since it is a war, fighter planes and warships are indispensable. Whether it is special effects production or physical objects, they are a relatively large expense."
"A large number of explosives are also necessary, and a large shooting location is required, close to the beach, and a snow scene is also required."
"The same goes for actors. Not to mention the main actors, there are more than ten 17 or 18-year-old boys... it's difficult to find someone with suitable acting skills and matching appearance."
Miss Lin's black hair fell on her arms.
Soon, she filled a piece of paper with writing and pushed it in front of Zhang Hong: "It will probably take this much."
Looking at the long series of numbers on the paper, Zhang Hong's scalp went numb.
He covered his head and said feebly: "I'm a little dizzy. Could you please help me see how many zeros there are in total."
Lin Muqing flipped up her hair: "It's close to 100 million, but this is on the low side."
Zhang Hong: "..."
One hundred million?!
Just kill him! Let’s see if we can get 100 million by selling his parts!
Leaning back on the sofa, Zhang Hong's eyes were blank: "But it's only more than five million..."
Lin Muqing took a sip of coffee and moved very gracefully: "So sometimes the script is a good script, but whether it can be filmed is not necessarily true."
She glanced sideways at Zhang Hong with phoenix eyes: "You are just too idealistic."
Although...it's not that I hate it.
"I understand..."
Zhang Hong was very helpless.
Although he is a layman, he understands.
For example, "The Three-Body Problem" written by Liu in his previous life.
The script has been sold long ago, but no one dared to shoot it.
Why?
The technology and money are not in place.
If you can't achieve the desired effect in the script, then no matter how good the script is, it's useless.
Lin Muqing tilted his head slightly: "Do you want to change the script?"
Although she asked this question, she had already guessed Zhang Hong's answer.
"I won't change!" Zhang Hong gritted his teeth and said, "I finally wrote a good story. If I just give up like this... I really won't be willing to do it!"
Miss Lin's lips raised slightly.
Sure enough, it was exactly what she thought.
"Then we can only increase revenue and reduce expenditure." The brand-name pen was twirled between her slender fingers, and next to it was an open book full of words. "Let's think of a way."
She wrote two strings of numbers on the blank page next to her: "The current active funds I can use here are three million, and Lin Chuan can still spend ten million. But there should be no more."
In this case, it will be more than 18 million."
Zhang Hong lay on the table and his expression became serious: "I can't guarantee that I can get my money back."
Strictly speaking, the motivation of this drama is similar to that of "Mobile Suit".
That drama was not sold for money, but the unspent production costs were simply used.
This is actually uncommon.
How do film and television crews generally make money?
That depends on who invests.
There must be a fixed salary, and then no matter who it is sold to, the net profit will be divided according to a fixed proportion.
Of course, there is also talk of technology investment.
For example, "The Red Dust" and "Blood Youth" both followed this path.
However, Zhang Hong himself is now the boss of the studio, so he does not pay himself a salary.
This currently unnamed TV series follows the same path as "Mobile Suit".
What Zhang Hong said was actually conservative.
In fact, this drama is not about "no guarantee of return of capital", but "definitely not return of capital".
Has "Mobile Suit" paid back?
How do you calculate it this way?
For this TV series alone, one billion would not even be able to recover its original value.
However, if it is used as an advertising film, then the subsequent income will be another matter.
And they can still open a model shop to make money in the future - but Zhang Hong holds a part of the copyright, and he also registered model patents such as Gundam before.
If he really opens a store, he can also receive a steady stream of dividends.
But I haven't mentioned this yet.
Besides, the greatest role of "Mobile Suit" has already been achieved.
China Heavy Industries is so wealthy that it doesn't care about the billion. Zhang Hong could even save more than five million from the cost and earn it.
But this play is different.
Sell for money?
Zhang Hong never considered it.
This is more like a commercial.
Party A makes demands and gives money.
Party B produces and then hands over the film to the other party.
Finish.
Lin Muqing's investment... is really unnecessary.
And this is not considered an investment, it is just another excuse to send money to Zhang Hong.
"It doesn't matter." Lin Mulian held his cheek with his hands and showed off the Patek Philippe on his arm very naturally, "We don't have to worry about food and clothing anyway, so it's useless to take so much money."
She was actually trying to reassure Zhang Hong.
Because Zhang Hong would only accept the money if it had no impact on their lives.
Sure enough, it was as she expected.
Zhang Hong nodded: "Then I won't be polite to you."
Poor Zhang Hong, he was played with by this black long straight man.
"But it's still a lot worse."
The irritated Zhang Hong took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth.
But it didn't light up.
Lin Muqing glanced at him and didn't ask him to take it away.
Zhang Hong was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.
Rubbing his hair, he raised his head and said, "Go back first. I'll ask them something when I get back."
The answer to his question will determine whether he will do that or not.
Lin Muqing nodded.
That night, the two returned to Los Angeles.
It took forty minutes to get to the two-story building from the airport. The leaders of the village who had already received the news were already waiting here.
They heard that Zhang Hong was going to hold a meeting for them.
In the conference room, Zhang Hong sat at the top, holding his chin with the fingers of his hands crossed, and looking back and forth with his eyes.
After everyone was done, he decided to take a roundabout way: "Has any company poached you recently?"
The leaders looked at each other.
In ancient times, if the leader of Juyi wanted to change jobs, it would be difficult.
But this is modern times after all, and the "copycat leader" is not the real copycat leader after all.
"Yes." Luo Yun was the first to admit. This handsome young man has always been honest. "I have had directors and producers contact me and want to film TV series with me. I have also had agencies contact me and want to sign a contract with me."
Bai Xueye also nodded: "It's the same situation here."
They didn't say whether they would accept or reject it.
Because the fact is here - if you accept it, then it is impossible for the two of them to continue to appear here.
They are both quite simple people.
Zhang Hong brought them into the industry and made them famous, so naturally they would not leave.
Of course, there are also practical reasons.
Luo Jun is a second-generation young man, and his family is not short of money, so as long as he can get ahead in the entertainment industry, he might as well follow Brother Hong. At least Brother Hong is talented and has no airs.
Bai Xueye knew her character well, and she would definitely suffer losses if she went out. And she didn't want to become a tool used by the brokerage company to make money.
Besides, here at Brother Hong, you can become famous even if you play a supporting role, and you can always make money in the future.
Zhang Hong looked at the others again.
Since someone is the first to start, everyone can naturally speak freely. Besides, we are both members of the same family as Brother Hong, so there is nothing we can't say.
Wang Ye does all the chores and plays the role of lubricant in the team.
He is actually quite important.
But outsiders don't have much impression of him.
Others have been contacted by companies or directors more or less.
Indeed, their previous occupations were all very strange, and they all looked like amateurs.
But after all, there have been two consecutive top-quality TV series that have laid the foundation. This industry does not depend on academic qualifications, but on level.
You have proven yourself, and your weird career in the past has become a topic of conversation.
Although there are various reasons, the final result is that everyone is still nestled in this second-floor office.
Then there is nothing more to say.
Zhang Hong frowned, looked at everyone, and said in a low tone: "Since everyone has not left, there is one last thing I want to ask everyone."
Seeing that everyone's attention was focused, Zhang Hong continued: "I have a project to shoot right now. Maybe this movie will be a loss, and the company will suffer for a while. Are you still willing to work with me? Don't worry,
If you want to leave, I won't stop you."
Luo Yun, Bai Xueye and Wang Ye didn't even think about it: "Brother Hong, tell me what to shoot. Anyway, we will all do it with you!"
As for others, they did not agree directly.
Li Shanqi and Huang Xicheng looked at each other, and both of them saw what the other meant.
So Li Shanqi asked: "Brother Hong, you have to show us the book first, right? How can we promise you if we don't read the book?"
Well, actually they didn't want to leave.
In terms of ideals, filming with Zhang Hong is very interesting, and they can realize their dreams.
In terms of reality, in their eyes, Zhang Hong is talented and still young. He is the future of the entertainment industry, so if everyone follows him, they will not worry about making good dramas.
At that time, both in terms of status and if you really go out to ask for a price, you will have the confidence.
Although adults are realistic, they also have ideals.
Lin Muqing gave everyone a copy of the printed script.
The conference room was very quiet, except for the sound of paper being folded.
Twenty minutes later, everyone put down the script one after another.
Wang Ye took off his glasses and wiped his red eyes with the back of his hand, then put them on again.
He looked at Zhang Hong and said seriously: "Brother Hong, let's take the picture."
Zhang Hong looked at the others.
No one spoke.
But the eyes are the same.
Zhang Hong nodded, and the idea in his heart finally became firm.
At this time, Lin Chuan suddenly opened the door and came in.
He quickly found a seat and sat down, while apologizing: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, there's a traffic jam, there's a traffic jam."
Zhang Hong smiled slightly: "What kind of car are you stuck in?"
Lin Chuan didn't know why: "Uh...Rolls-Royce, what's wrong, Brother Hong?"
"..." Zhang Hong twitched his lips, "It's okay, I just want to thank you for your willingness to 'invest' 10 million in our next drama."
Lin Chuan was stunned for a moment and looked at his sister suddenly.
Lin Muqing was spinning the pen in his hand, half-smiling.
Lin Chuan's face turned pale.
Ignoring this drama, Zhang Hong stood up and stated his decision: "I will invest all the 5.8 million earned from "Mobile Suit" into this drama. In the next few months,
Please everyone!”
He bowed deeply.
Yes, this is his decision.
I won’t buy the house yet.
He firmly believes that he is talented.
Since you can earn five million once, you can definitely earn it a second time in the future!
If you ask him to sacrifice himself to save others like a saint, he can't do it.
But if it doesn't have a big impact on himself and the people around him...he is willing to be more kind to the world.
So even though this drama is completely losing money, he still wants to make it!
I thought back to Grandma Lu Yingzi’s decades of waiting.
I thought back to the group of grandfathers who were nearly ninety years old and had more than four million in their bank cards.
I thought back to the military medal that Mr. Jashen had locked away for a lifetime and his obsession on the hospital bed...
Zhang Hong smiled, as if a burden had been lifted.
That's it, people.
Even if you know that there is no benefit in doing something, you will still try your best to do it.
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