At the dinner table, Shi Jing and Zhang Ningyuan, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, chatted happily.
The two had always been close, so this wasn't like a typical business dinner. Since Shi Jing didn't like drinking, no one there made her drink. Zhang Sumu, who was accompanying them, would drink a little with Zhang Ningyuan, but it was all casual and no one pressured anyone.
After some drinks and food, the group started talking non-stop.
Zhang Ningyuan smiled and said to Shi Jing, "Your return is just in time. I was planning to contact you in a couple of days anyway."
"Really?" Shi Jing asked curiously. "Has Brother Zhang invested in any projects recently?"
“There is a project that’s about to start. However, it involves a large investment, so it might not move forward quickly,” Zhang Ningyuan said. “The project I wanted to discuss with you is another one, a modern crime drama, with a total investment estimated to be under 80 million. The investment and other aspects are almost complete, just a little bit more. I’d like to see if you’re interested.”
“Okay.” Shi Jing was naturally interested.
"Okay, I'll send you the information later. I personally reviewed this script, and it's quite good."
Hearing Zhang Ningyuan say this, Shi Jing became even more interested. Zhang Ningyuan was quite talented in this area; any script he approved of would be fine as long as it was filmed properly and without any problems.
Just as I was thinking, the system suddenly spoke up to remind me: "Ningyuan Film and Television Investment Company's new project, 'Moonlight Shadow Only Heart,' is an S+ level fantasy drama with a strong investment and excellent production. I suggest that the host invest in it."
Shi Jing was taken aback; this was the first time the system had reminded her about an investment project.
"Little God of Wealth, is this the film investment assistance you gave me?"
"This system will only give you reminders in specific situations and at special points. This fantasy drama has a high investment, and its costumes, props, actors' performances, and soundtrack are all excellent, making it extremely likely to be a huge hit," the system explained.
Shi Jing's eyes lit up as she listened, thinking it was indeed a very good investment project. However, such an excellent work would surely attract investment, and she wondered if she could get a share of the profits.
At this point, the system explained, "If things had gone according to plan, this drama would not have been broadcast in the end, and Ningyuan Investment, as the main investor, would have suffered a huge loss."
"Huh? What do you mean?" If it's such an excellent work, how could it not be released online in the end?
Noticing Shi Jing's doubts, the system countered, "In the host's original world, weren't there plenty of excellent works that were buried?"
"Yes, but it's either the production company or the actors who have problems..." Jing paused, thinking of this, "You mean, there are problems with the actors in the show?"
"Yes," the system replied. "Ningyuan Investment does not accept actors' unspoken rules. However, the actor recommended by the investor had enough acting skills and was selected by the director to play an important role. But just before the scheduled release, it was revealed that this person had a history of drug use, and the show could not be broadcast."
Shi Jing finally understood.
For ordinary crimes, production companies might choose to reshoot or replace faces to rebroadcast the film due to investment considerations. However, it is indeed very difficult to broadcast such a serious crime.
"Why aren't you eating?" After having a drink with Zhang Sumu, Zhang Ningyuan noticed Shi Jing staring blankly at the chopsticks in front of him and asked in surprise.
Shi Jing quickly shook his head: "I was thinking about something. Brother Zhang, what's that project you mentioned that's about to start? How much are you planning to invest? When will filming begin?"
Zhang Ningyuan was surprised that she was thinking about this, and explained with a smile, "It's an S+ level fantasy drama, with an estimated investment of 400-500 million. It's just the beginning of the planning, and the actors and crew haven't been finalized yet."
"I see." Shi Jing understood and offered, "Brother Zhang, if this show needs investment, don't forget to contact me."
“Okay, I won’t leave you out.” Zhang Ningyuan chuckled. “This show definitely needs to attract investment. After all, it’s such a big investment, and it would be too risky for our company to handle it alone. But we’ll have to discuss the specific allocation in a meeting.”
Shi Jing knew this matter wasn't so simple. Although she couldn't do anything else at the moment, she could still offer a gentle reminder.
"That's to be expected. But we still need to take a good look at the actors. In recent years, there have been many tainted artists in the entertainment industry. A drama has such a large investment, we can't let it go to waste because of these people."
Zhang Ningyuan knew she meant well and didn't mind: "Indeed."
After the meal, the remaining collaborations were tentatively finalized. In addition to the crime drama mentioned earlier, Zhang Ningyuan also recommended two other dramas to Shi Jing.
Knowing that Shi Jing was new to the industry and didn't have any suitable scripts, he suggested that Shi Jing could acquire some copyrights if he had the chance.
The other party meant well, and Shi Jing naturally thanked them for the reminder.
This is indeed true; some film and television investment companies, and even talent agencies, hold copyrights and develop their own projects. After all, relying solely on investing in other companies won't generate the majority of their profits.
After the dinner, everyone hadn't drunk much. Zhang Ningyuan's assistant took him home, while Zhang Sumu called a designated driver.
It was already late, so after the dinner, Shi Jing didn't chat with Zhang Sumu for long and went straight back to rest.
The next day, Zhang Ningyuan sent over the project proposal. Shi Jing read it carefully and found Ningyuan's investment plan to be excellent, captivating him completely. After finishing it, he immediately decided to invest.
As for fantasy dramas, since they have just started, all procedures have not yet been finalized, and there is no rush to invest.
After that, through Zhang Ningyuan's introduction, she came into contact with two other film crews. She became very interested in one of them and invested some money in it.
She also liked another script, but after visiting the set, she didn't like the atmosphere. She felt the actors had too much power. She later learned that the second male lead was brought in by investors, and the director didn't dare to control him too much.
Shi Jing felt that if the director's voice was limited, and if a certain actor had too much say, then it would be difficult to control the quality of the drama.
On the fifth day after returning to Dingdu, Rongyu contacted her and told her that one of his senior brothers was conducting research on a special glass material, and wondered if she would be interested.
Shi Jing did not hesitate and immediately arranged to meet with the person to talk.
She certainly knows the importance of materials in technological development, and as long as it's for legitimate purposes, she will definitely support it.
After learning of Shi Jing's attitude, Rong Yu helped arrange a time and place for their meeting.
A day later, the person in charge introduced by Zhang Sumu came for an interview.
In recent days, the company has been posting job openings one after another, and there have been some inquiries. However, because it is a small company and a newly established department, very few people have actually come to the office.
Although the recruitment process was not progressing well, Shi Jing was not in a hurry, as everything was within her expectations.
Now that Zhang Sumu's friend has arrived, if he can pass Shi Jing's interview, then the subsequent recruitment matters can be handed over to this person.
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