Chapter 299 He is too poor
Ye Wanxi didn't expect things to go so smoothly. After the others left, she called Chen Debang.
When Chen Debang received her call, he was both surprised and wary: "Girl, why are you calling me at this hour?"
"I'm calling you now to tell you that I've secured the rights to 'Searching' for you. Draft a contract as soon as possible and have someone contact He Shang's wife to finalize the deal. However, there's a condition regarding the licensing: box office revenue must be included. Can you accept that?"
Chen Debang was stunned by Ye Wanxi's barrage of important information. It took him a while to react, and he swallowed hard: "Really...really let me film?"
Ye Wanxi rolled her eyes helplessly: "Who else could it be but you? All those sets we built, all that money we invested, are we just going to throw them away like that? If you don't want to film, I'll tell them right now that we don't want to."
"No, no, no, I want it, I want it! Who said I don't want it? This script is meant for me to film! Nobody is allowed to take it from me."
The incident involving Li Yonghu and Strawberry Pictures caused such a big stir that Li Yonghu and his cousin were taken away by the police without warning.
This morning, as soon as the market opened, Strawberry Pictures' stock price plummeted, hitting the daily limit down like a flood breaking through a dam.
It's obvious to anyone with eyes to see that Strawberry Pictures is likely in deep trouble this time and will have little chance of recovery.
As the biggest victim of this incident, He Shang's only script with the highest achievement that has not been adapted into a film or television series has attracted the attention of many investors who are secretly plotting how to get their hands on this lucrative opportunity.
When Reuters releases the film, they'll all be using the title of "the last work of a deceased genius screenwriter," so they're not worried about the box office not going up.
Chen Debang was invited by Strawberry Pictures to serve as the chief director of this film. He thought that because of this relationship, He Shang's wife and children would consider him to be in cahoots with the culprits.
He no longer needs to think about this notebook.
Unexpectedly, things took a dramatic turn, and his sister quietly helped him obtain the authorization!
"Wanxi, you really are... I really don't know what to say! From today onwards, you are my own sister!"
"No, I already have enough brothers," Ye Wanxi said mercilessly. "Don't be too happy yet, you have demands."
"What are the requirements?"
"Avoid including He Shang in publicity campaigns unless absolutely necessary."
“That’s no problem.” Chen Debang knew what Ye Wanxi was worried about, so he was quite easy to talk to. “Is a tribute in the end credits acceptable?”
"Yes, this is his honor, just don't over-exploit it."
"That's no problem!"
"And then there's the box office bonus I just mentioned..."
"Of course, that's no problem either. You have no idea how many people are eyeing this script right now. It's just a matter of giving up some box office revenue; the investors won't have any objections. However, let me be clear from the start: if the box office isn't high enough to break even, this money..."
"You don't need to worry about that, the box office will definitely break even. Or are you not confident in your abilities?"
Chen Debang hesitated for a moment, then muttered softly, "Of course we're confident. Isn't this just giving you a heads-up?"
Ye Wanxi knew what he meant, of course, and didn't dwell on the topic any further.
"Oh right, there's also investment. I remember that the main investor in your movie was Strawberry Pictures. Now Strawberry Pictures is struggling to survive, so you'll probably have to find new investors."
When asked about this, Chen Debang laughed: "No, no, no, don't worry about the investment. You have no idea how many people want to invest in this script. As soon as I sign the licensing agreement and spread the word, a whole bunch of people will rush to give me money."
After holding his anger in for so long, Chen Debang finally regained some of the satisfaction and dignity he felt as a renowned director.
"We don't need other investors. Didn't I say before that we can ask my brother to invest?"
Chen Debang was stunned: "Your five brothers? No, you really have five brothers?"
Fortunately, Chen Debang wasn't around, otherwise Ye Wanxi could have rolled her eyes at him again: "So you thought I was just kidding you all along."
Chen Debang: "..." How can an ordinary person have five brothers?! What's wrong with having some doubts!
“I do have five brothers, including the one you know. However, one of my brothers is currently away on a long trip, and I don’t know if he will make it in time. I’ll have my three brothers vote for you first.”
"Three? Which three?"
"Besides the one who went on a long trip, there are three others besides my fifth brother."
"...Why not let Qi Yingxuan invest? Are you afraid I'll embezzle his money?"
"No, he's too poor."
"???" Is Qi Yingxuan poor? Or is he just poorer than the others? How rich must the others be!
However, compared to investment, what Chen Debang is clearly more concerned about right now is...
"Girl, look at me, I've had it pretty tough. Making a movie has been fraught with problems, one thing after another has gone wrong. Now, this once-famous young director is completely ignored. It's so heartbreaking!"
"Look, your fifth brother and I were inseparable back in college. Even if you don't pity me, at least give your brother some face and come play a role in my film crew to help him keep things in check?"
After Chen Debang finished speaking, he suddenly remembered the words he was rebuffed when he first invited Ye Wanxi, and hurriedly added, "Don't worry, as long as you come, I will pay you double the salary and I will definitely not treat you unfairly. What I said before still stands, you can choose any role in this movie."
Ye Wanxi was still a little hesitant: "But I might not have much time lately."
"You don't need to worry about that. We can wait as long as you're willing. The production team fell apart before, and it will definitely take time to rebuild. Besides, Li Yonghu and Strawberry Pictures will inevitably have some disagreements. With all that back and forth, it's not like we can just start filming anytime soon."
"Besides, even though you said you wanted to get your brothers to invest, think about it carefully. Your brothers are willing to spend so much money on a script they wouldn't even glance at before, all because of you. In the end, if you don't even join the production or show your face, won't people think they're being taken advantage of?"
"...I don't know if others will see them as easy targets, but they will definitely see me as easy targets."
Chen Debang: "..." So you knew quite a lot!
However, Chen Debang's words do make sense. If her brothers were to invest in this movie, she would definitely be the one with the most connections!
She doesn't necessarily have to play the lead role, but she can keep an eye on things on set to prevent those freaks from wasting the money her brothers invested.
"Okay, I'll discuss it with my agent later. If time allows and the schedule doesn't conflict, I'll accept the offer."
(End of this chapter)
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