Chapter 724 Giving Up Is Not Failure
Liu Yanming was not opposed to cooperating with Guowen Publishing House. After all, the country had not opened up the field of TV drama production to the private sector at all, and he had no foundation in this field.
In the short term, there are only benefits and no disadvantages in cooperating with others, especially with institutions and famous artists with strong backgrounds like Guowen Publishing House and Lin Weimin.
Liu Yanming is a shrewd businessman. He figured out the pros and cons of the matter in a flash and decided that it was totally worth cooperating with him this time.
Seeing his straightforward statement, Lin Weimin said to Zheng Xiaolong and Ren Hao, "Hai Yan recently collaborated with Wei Ren on a script called "Police True Colors", which is of good quality. My idea is for our Guowen Press, Mr. Liu's company, and Yanshi to work together, with Director Ren as the director, as a test work for our cooperation. I wonder if everyone has any ideas?"
Zheng Xiaolong said directly: "With you, Teacher Lin, organizing the party, I am 100% assured. I will take care of the Art Center and will definitely not let you down."
Ren Hao said, "Teacher Lin, I haven't directed a play for two years. If you let me be the director, I'm afraid it will cause trouble for you!"
Before Lin Weimin could speak, Liu Yanming said, "Director Ren, you are being modest. The spy war trilogy you directed for Teacher Lin is still a classic among classics. I must watch it every time it is replayed. Just for your directing skills, it is our honor to be able to join our TV series!"
Liu Yanming's words were both persuasion and a statement, allowing Lin Weimin to see his sincerity in cooperation.
"Director Ren, please don't be so modest. You are the only one who can be the director of the TV series "Police True Colors"!" Lin Weimin urged.
Everyone took turns to persuade him, which seemed like he had requested and declined three times, before Ren Hao finally agreed.
"Okay, since no one mind me, and I appreciate your love, I will continue to make use of my remaining energy!"
With Ren Hao's commitment, the general framework of this cooperation has been reached.
Guowen Publishing House invested 200,000 yuan and the script, Liu Yanming and Hairun Company invested 1 million yuan, Yanshi was responsible for production and broadcasting, and there was also a behind-the-scenes creative team composed of Ren Hao and Hai Yan, a total of four parties.
"Regarding investment shares and profit distribution, let me tell you my thoughts and let you see if it's feasible."
When Lin Weimin was speaking, everyone looked at him. He continued, "There are four parties now. Mr. Liu's Hairun provided the bulk of the funds, so naturally he should get the most profit distribution. I think 60% is not too much.
Our Guowen Society provided 200,000 yuan and the script, accounting for 20%. Yanzhi was responsible for production, but the funds were raised by the crew themselves. In fact, it was more based on your qualifications, giving you 15%.
I want to give the remaining 5% to the creative team behind the scenes. The success or failure of a TV series is closely related to the talent, experience and dedication of the creators. With this encouragement, I believe they can create better works.
Of course, the share given to the behind-the-scenes workers must be based on the TV series making sufficient profits.
We invested 1.2 million in this play. I think the profit limit should be 50%. There will be no dividends if the profit is below 50%. This 5% share will be divided among the three of us in proportion, and dividends will be given to the creative team behind the scenes only if the profit is above 50%.
What do you think? "
As soon as Lin Weimin finished speaking, Liu Yanming immediately said, "You are really thoughtful!"
He was the first to stand up and support Lin Weimin. His thoughts were very simple. First, Lin Weimin's method was indeed relatively fair. Second, since he had already expressed his willingness to cooperate, he might as well be straightforward and generous.
Zheng Xiaolong represents the art center. They can get a 15% share by borrowing their qualifications and team, and the price is very fair.
The most surprised ones were Ren Hao and Hai Yan. They didn't expect that they had something to do with this.
Haiyan asked: "Teacher Lin, do we also have dividends?"
"The quality of a TV series has a lot to do with the main creative staff. To put it bluntly, whether this series can make money depends entirely on you, so it is only natural that you get dividends."
Haiyan and Renhao were excited and moved by Lin Weimin's attention. Lin Weimin continued, "But there are two points I want to make clear. First, in addition to the dividends, you will still receive your royalties and labor fees. Second, the 5% dividend ratio is for the entire creative team. Now that there are only two of you in the creative team, it does not mean that only the two of you will share the money."
Not only can you get dividends, but you can also get royalties and labor fees.
Haiyan nodded, suppressing the happiness in his heart: "I understand."
Ren Hao also said: "Thank you for your kindness, I will sell my life to you!"
Lin Weimin shook his head. "Our Guowen Society needs to develop, General Manager Liu needs to transform, the Art Center needs to train talents, Director Ren can make use of your remaining energy, and Haiyan's works can be accepted by the public. We all benefit from each other and each gets what he needs. There is no such thing as one working for the other."
"good!"
As soon as Lin Weimin finished speaking, Liu Yanming shouted "good" and clapped his hands enthusiastically. He supported the whole audience by himself. It would be a waste of his talent if he didn't become a cheerleader.
Feng Xiaogang, who was standing by, felt very uncomfortable watching this, because in the beginning, this job was his!
Liu Yanming took the lead and everyone started applauding.
Lin Weimin raised his glass and said, "Come on! Let's drink this glass to the full. I wish our cooperation will be a success!"
"cheers!"
The banquet is coming to an end.
Wang Shuo was unhappy. Feng Xiaogang could see his mood, but he knew that it would be inappropriate to say anything at this time, so he simply said nothing.
Wang Shuo suddenly sighed, "Why does everything become so simple when it comes to Weimin?"
Feng Xiaogang actually understood Wang Shuo's feelings very well. They were both tinkering with a TV series. They had found the money, but now they were both stumped by just the TV series script.
Wang Shuo has been unable to write in the past two years, so the two decided that Feng Xiaogang would be the main writer of the script.
But he sat at the table for a long time with paper and pen, but he couldn't write a single word.
Feng Xiaogang also said to Wang Shuo: "What should I do? My heart is scattered, and I feel boring when writing anything."
Wang Shuo mercilessly exposed him and said, "It's not that you can't write and it's boring, it's that you can't write at all. So stop trying to cover up and beautify yourself."
Wang Shuo’s words were ruthless but also true.
Hanging out in the Haima Studio for a long time gave Feng Xiaogang the illusion that he was as talented as those writers.
But the facts proved that he was just a mounter. He was okay at making some minor repairs based on other people's work, but he couldn't do it at all if he really tried to do it himself.
Feng Xiaogang glanced in the direction of Lin Weimin and whispered to Wang Shuo, "After all, he is Teacher Lin. Oscars are easy for him, so how can making a TV series be a big deal? In fact, even if we don't have this meal today, Teacher Lin only needs us to pass a message to Liu Yanming, and Liu Yanming will still come here to ask for cooperation.
Not to mention Mr. Lin’s reputation and ability, just based on the resources of writers and works of Guowen Press, Liu Yanming has made a lot of money from this cooperation! "
Feng Xiaogang's words were also very realistic, and Wang Shuo was silent for a long time.
At this time, Feng Xiaogang saw Lin Weimin waving at him, so he quickly stood up and walked over, lowering his body and asking, "Teacher Lin, you called me?"
Haiyan brought a chair to Feng Xiaogang. Lin Weimin patted the chair and Feng Xiaogang sat down.
Lin Weimin asked: "Hai Yan said that your script is not going well?"
Feng Xiaogang felt a little embarrassed, but he still nodded honestly and said, "Yes, you are right. I think too highly of myself. I don't have the ability at all."
"Normal. You're not a writer. When you write scripts, you've basically been modifying others' work. Your foundation is not solid. It's not easy to write a script as exciting as the previous ones from beginning to end."
Feng Xiaogang now really wants to cover his ears and say, "I don't want to listen," "I don't want to listen."
But he didn't dare. Faced with Lin Weimin's "arrogant salt-spreading" behavior, he could only listen quietly.
On the one hand, what they said was not wrong, but on the other hand, I really didn't dare to resist.
"If you can't write the script, just give it up. What can you do if you think of the worst? The worst that can happen is that you have to pay people money. The important thing is that you can't lose your creative ability because of this."
Lin Weimin said this again, and Feng Xiaogang's heart, which had been broken by the blow, finally felt warmed up a lot.
It has to be Teacher Lin!
"Well, I understand. Don't worry, I will try my best to write a good script." Feng Xiaogang promised solemnly.
Lin Weimin waved his hand, "You don't understand what I mean. I mean, you don't have to stick to one thing, you can try a different direction! Adapt other novels of Wang Shuo, one step at a time. His novels have been very popular in the past two years."
Huh?
Feng Xiaogang was almost sprained by Lin Weimin's sudden turn. His face flickered, and he was obviously in a fierce ideological struggle.
Giving up has always been a negative word in the Chinese dictionary.
What's more, Feng Xiaogang has had more than one successful experience, including "Encountering Passion", "The Story of the Editorial Department", and "Big Scatter"...
He once thought he was a big shot, but the cold reality once again made him realize who he really was.
He is still that little bastard!
He thought he should be angry when he heard Lin Weimin's words, and be furious at being looked down upon and despised, but he was not. On the contrary, he was very happy.
When he thought about giving up "Sweet Dreams for You", a project that had made him sit there until he was about to become a young man with a mole, he felt a sense of relief from the bottom of his heart.
“Giving up is not failure, sometimes it just means changing direction!”
Lin Weimin's words echoed in his ears, like a heavy hammer hitting his heart.
Yeah, what’s the big deal about giving up?
After understanding this truth, Feng Xiaogang felt that everything in front of him was suddenly clear, and he bared his teeth, "You are right. Giving up is not a depressing thing."
Lin Weimin patted his shoulder and said, "Just think it through."
Feng Xiaogang looked at Lin Weimin with eyes full of gratitude. Without his advice, he might have been stuck in this dead end, holding back on himself.
Not only did it delay the company's affairs, but it also ruined my own spirit!
"Teacher Lin, thank you..." Feng Xiaogang said sincerely.
Lin Weimin made a gesture, causing Feng Xiaogang to swallow what he was about to say.
He understood that Teacher Lin did not owe him any gratitude, and that his advice to him was due to their mutual friendship.
Returning to Wang Shuo, Wang Shuo asked, "Why did Weimin look for you?"
"We talked about the TV series for a while. I've decided not to do Good Dreams for You."
"Not doing it anymore?" Wang Shuo was extremely surprised. "What should I do if I don't invest? I've already collected all the money!"
"Just pay it back slowly!" Feng Xiaogang's tone was full of confidence as he said to Wang Shuo, "I want to revise your film 'Forever Lost My Love'."
Wang Shuo was silent, with only one thought in his mind.
What kind of magic potion did Lin Weimin give him?
(End of this chapter)
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