92. Signing a Contract
After hearing Guan Miao's words, Gu Yun felt excited for a moment, but soon calmed down.
How could an artist, no matter how well-connected they were, defy the rules set by the state? Apparently, this was just her fantasy.
Thinking of this, Gu Yun calmed down and said, "Teacher Guan, we are indeed very tempted by what you just said, but passing the review is definitely not something that can be reversed by human power, so please don't mention it again, Teacher Guan. We didn't hear anything you said just now."
It was questioned.
But I'm afraid that no matter what I say, I won't be able to gain their trust, so I won't waste time explaining.
Thinking of this, she said directly: "Then I'll change it. You can't find an investor now, right? I can be your investor and promise not to interfere in any projects during the filming of the movie.
Is this okay?
Looking at Gu Yun's eyes that suddenly widened, Guan Miao sighed, it turned out that the cold relationship of money could move people's hearts more.
"real?"
"Of course," Guan Miao waved his hand calmly. "How much do you need? 60 million, 70 million, or 100 million?"
When they heard the last amount, Gu Yun and Jing Qing waved their hands and said, "No, we don't need that much. Just 30 million will be enough."
"So cheap?" Guan Miao raised his eyebrows, obviously unconvinced.
Geng Le's previous drama, with relatively simple sets and unknown artists, had a budget of 50 million yuan, not to mention the additional 20 million yuan she spent on special effects in the later stage.
This movie only cost 30 million, so how good can the production be?
Perhaps seeing the doubt in Guan Miao's eyes, Gu Yun immediately took out the budget sheet he had prepared earlier and showed it to her.
Guan Miao read it carefully and nodded. "According to your original idea, 30 million is indeed enough. In this case, I will reduce my own salary to 500,000, but I want a share of the film."
"How much do you want?"
"Sixty percent. At the same time, I'll increase your investment funds to 60 million. Do you agree?"
Sixty million! With this money, she can buy a better set of filming equipment and polish the set better!
This is really a huge temptation.
Gu Yun clenched her fists, the excitement on her face was self-evident. She almost wanted to nod in agreement immediately, but her remaining rationality made her shift her gaze to Jing Qing.
Seeing the interaction between them, Guan Miao pulled An Jing up and said with a smile: "Why hasn't the food arrived yet? An Jing and I will go and urge them to come."
After saying that, the two of them left, and they were especially considerate in closing the door. Deng Ling, who was playing with her phone outside, saw them come out and walked over in confusion.
"Did you agree? Then I'll go get the waiter."
"Not yet. I've proposed new conditions, and they might not agree."
"What conditions?"
In the box, Gu Yun and Jing Qing were also discussing, "What do you think?"
After the strangers left, Jing Qing grew a little bolder. "We can give it a try. Teacher Guan Miao is very sincere. She invested 60 million yuan and wants to make a profit. Excluding the theater fees, our movie must gross at least 400 million yuan. Do you think it's possible?"
Gu Yun shook his head honestly, "Even if I have a mother filter for the script, I really can't say anything that can break 200 million."
"Yes, and with Guan Miao here, we can save some advertising costs, so no matter how we calculate this deal, we won't lose money."
Listening to Jing Qing's words, Gu Yun nodded, "That makes sense."
After Guan Miao estimated that the people inside had almost finished talking, he knocked on the door and came in with the waiter.
Deng Ling sat down on Guan Miao's left and joined the battle with a smile, "Let's eat and chat."
Gu Yun looked at Guan Miao and then at Deng Ling, and felt a chill in his heart.
She had searched for Deng Ling before coming here, and also asked several friends who were planning to become agents. The comments she got were all that this person was difficult to deal with and a smiling tiger.
So when they saw Deng Ling leave and hand over the right to speak to Guan Miao, they were happy.
A veteran agent and an artist who has just debuted for two years, it goes without saying that the one who is easier to deal with is easier to deal with.
And now Deng Ling is back. Could it be that this negotiation is going to enter difficult mode?
Just as Gu Yun worried, Deng Ling pressed closer and closer at the dinner table, leaving the two of them powerless to resist.
In the end, the film was divided into 50-50 profits, and the investment amount became 50 million.
"Since both parties have reached an agreement, please sign the contract."
Deng Ling smiled and took out two copies of the contract that had been printed long ago. Only then did Gu Yun and the others realize that they had been tricked!
The 60% and 60 million investment funds were a scam from the beginning! Their goal from the beginning to the end was a 50-50 split.
Guan Miao looked at their regretful faces and said, "Although I like this script very much, I'm sorry, I have to support myself."
"I understand. I understand."
Gu Yun smiled and said she understood, but traces of her signature could still be seen on the second page, which was enough to prove how much force she had used.
After signing the contract, Deng Ling accepted it with a smile and began to ask when the filming would start.
"Teacher Guan will not be able to lose weight successfully until April next year at the earliest, so let's tentatively start filming at the end of April, so that Teacher Guan can suffer less."
"Thank you, Director Gu, for taking such good care of me."
After finishing their meal, Gu Yun and the others politely declined Guan Miao's suggestion to escort them all the way, saying, "We live nearby, so we can just walk back."
"Okay, then be careful on your way, and if you have any trouble finding the artist, you can tell me."
"Yeah, we know that."
After returning to Morning Star, Deng Ling called a meeting with all the colleagues in the studio.
Before the meeting, Guan Miao looked at the young girl who had just walked in and curiously asked who she was. "She's Weng Xuan, the new programmer I hired when you were traveling in City D. She's quite capable, and most importantly, she's cheap, only 8,000 yuan a month."
"Hmm? 8k is cheap, but what about the other people's salaries?"
Deng Ling answered her while adjusting her PPT, "Basically, it's 11,000."
“Is this the normal price?”
"Yeah, but when you're not filming, everyone except Xue'er can only get a base salary of 5k."
"I see." Guan Miao looked like he had learned something. It turned out that this was also a commission-based thing.
After everyone arrived, Deng Ling started the highlight of the day.
"These are all of Guan Miao's schedules until July next year. I've asked Sun Mi to send a copy to each of your email addresses. Please check.
Please note that the variety show "Let's Travel Together" on December 27, the annual edition of "Temperature" on January 13, and Hanamiki Fashion Week on January 30 are the most important schedules at the moment. Please pay attention to them.
As for the other interviews and ceremonies, they are minor plans, so you can relax for a while."
"Understood."
“As for next February to April, you don’t have any schedule. If anyone asks you what Guan Miao’s plans are, please always answer that you don’t know.
I will officially join the team at the end of April for a two-month period. Please arrange your time accordingly and avoid unnecessary conflicts and troubles."
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