Chapter 230 Unequal Contract

Perhaps it was because the expression on Ma Chengyou's face was too vulgar, Zheng Pingxin looked at Ma Chengyou with caution, "Don't mention that Miss Hu hasn't agreed yet. Even if she agrees to act, you'd better not have any messy thoughts."

Zheng Pingxin certainly hoped that Hu Xiaoxiao could star in the film, but his film had little investment and none of the actors were as famous as Hu Xiaoxiao, so he had little confidence in convincing Hu Xiaoxiao.

Maybe if the pay is high enough, she will agree.

Zheng Pingxin thought about what else he could sell, but after much thought, he couldn't think of anything valuable. Otherwise, could he borrow some?

After Hu Xiaoxiao finished reading the script, Zheng Pingxin immediately asked Hu Xiaoxiao for her opinion, "Ms. Hu, you have finished reading the script. Do you have any thoughts?"

Hu Xiaoxiao put away the script and said, "It looks okay."

Compared to other resources she had read and had access to, this script was quite interesting and not just a vase that simply served to set off the male protagonist.

Zheng Pingxin thought there was a chance for the role, so he asked Hu Xiaoxiao to audition.

If Hu Xiaoxiao were to try out other roles, he would still need to think about it, but playing a fox demon? There was no challenge at all.

Hu Xiaoxiao slumped down on the chair, raised his head lazily, and glanced at Zheng Pingxin out of the corner of his eye.

At this glance, although Hu Xiaoxiao didn't really act, Zheng Pingxin still got goosebumps, as if a powerful fox demon was sitting in front of him.

The strong feeling made Zheng Pingxin's heart beat wildly with excitement.

That's it!

Yes! That's what he wants!

He had originally been optimistic about Hu Xiaoxiao, and this audition scene made Zheng Pingxin's mind explode.

This is probably the fox demon he imagined.

In other words, Hu Xiaoxiao's performance was more brilliant than he had imagined, and more in line with the fox's temperament and the demon's oppressive feeling.

Zheng Pingxin rubbed his hands together with excitement, and even his words were a little stammering. "Ms. Hu, your acting is truly amazing. Could you play the role of the fox demon in 'The Great Heavenly Master'?"

His mind felt like a thousand horses galloping endlessly, his thoughts following them as they raced far and wide, reaching the horizon. His mind was a jumbled mess, consumed by thoughts of hiring Hu Xiaoxiao for a role. How much would he need to pay him? Which friend did he have that he hadn't borrowed from? Did any of his friends work as loan sharks? How much could he borrow? Would it be enough to cover his salary? What percentage of interest was the current rate on loans?

Compared to Zheng Pingxin's nervousness and excitement, Hu Xiaoxiao's performance was too bland. This kind of play that does not require acting skills is really not challenging. The only thing worth mentioning is that the story is good and the character has room to play.

"Of course you can, but some parts of the script need to be changed."

Zheng Pingxin's excitement seemed to be poured with a bucket of cold water. Are they going to change the script again?

When Ma Chengyou invested previously, he had been asked to change some of the plot, which had already made him sad. Now Hu Xiaoxiao wanted to change it again, wouldn't his script be completely distorted?

But he really wanted Hu Xiaoxiao to play the fox demon. Apart from Hu Xiaoxiao, he felt that no one in the entire film industry was more suitable for this role.

He likes Hu Xiaoxiao's acting so much. No wonder she has won the Best Actress award twice in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She is better than he expected. What's more, Hu Xiaoxiao is well-known, which can increase the box office appeal.

Thinking of Hu Xiaoxiao's many strengths, Zheng Pingxin could only bite the bullet and ask, "I wonder what part of the script Ms. Hu is dissatisfied with?"

If Hu Xiaoxiao was dissatisfied with the script, it was generally good, but she was dissatisfied with many details. However, she knew Zheng Pingxin was a very thoughtful director, and if she made too many changes, he would probably not be happy.

So, Hu Xiaoxiao singled out the part she was most dissatisfied with: "I don't like the intimate scenes, and I don't shoot intimate scenes."

She came here to make a movie, not to sell her body.

So, if this scene is not deleted, there is no need to consider the rest.

After hearing this, Zheng Pingxin not only put down his anxious heart, but also showed a happy expression, "No problem, this scene can be deleted."

This scene was originally added by Ma Chengyou under the threat of withdrawing investment, and it was not in the original script.

It was deleted to be more in line with his original script.

Seeing Zheng Pingxin agreed so readily, Hu Xiaoxiao also said readily: "Okay, if you delete it, I can now agree to let you star in this play."

Zheng Pingxin was so happy that he was about to sign a contract with Hu Xiaoxiao.

When it comes to the contract, Hu Xiaoxiao became cautious. She listed several conditions and wanted to include them in the contract.

For example, if she does not want to perform intimate scenes, and if the script is changed, she has the right to request to withdraw from the role and will not bear any legal responsibility.

The most important thing is to take the initiative to terminate the contract into your own hands.

The initiative was not in the hands of the crew, but in the hands of Hu Xiaoxiao. Such conditions were very harsh. However, Zheng Pingxin was so satisfied with Hu Xiaoxiao's acting skills that he gritted his teeth and agreed to this unequal contract.

Seeing Zheng Pingxin so straightforward, Hu Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Director Zheng is generous, and so am I. As for the salary, you can pay it as you like. If you're short of money now, it's not too late to pay it after the movie is released and we make some money."

This was a pleasant surprise to the poor Zheng Pingxin, and he immediately said, "Let's add this clause to the contract as well."

"Can."

Zheng Pingxin was afraid that such a good partner would fly away, so he quickly printed out the contract.

Ma Chengyou had just gone out for a while, and when he came back he found that Zheng Pingxin was about to sign a contract with Hu Xiaoxiao. He was surprised at their efficiency.

He came over and read the contract printed out by Zheng Pingxin. He was so angry that he wanted to curse, "Are you crazy? You're paying Hu Xiaoxiao such a high salary, but you can't do this or that. Are you hiring an actor or a ancestor?"

"You are the one with a problem. They have made such a big sacrifice, so of course we should be fair." Hu Xiaoxiao was able to understand that the crew had no money and agreed to wait until the film was released before getting paid. He was so kind, so wouldn't it be fair for him to give him a little more pay?

Moreover, he had a feeling that this time the box office would not flop! It would definitely make money!

Zheng Pingxin took the contract and checked it carefully to see if there was anything missing.

"You call this a sacrifice? Not only is he not taking off his clothes, but he's not even allowed to be intimate with her?" Ma Chengyou was very dissatisfied with the contract. He was paid so much, but he still refused to take off his clothes. The only intimate scene was also cut out. How would the box office be? Wouldn't his investment be wasted?

According to his idea, Hu Xiaoxiao's first movie should be large-scale to attract enough attention and audiences to buy tickets.

Ma Chengyou strongly opposed the contract. "Don't be confused by Hu Xiaoxiao's fame in the TV industry. Just because someone is good at TV doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good at movies. So many big names in TV have failed miserably in the film industry."