Wang Hu had previously asked Tencent to spread the word that he was planning to invest in film and television. He didn't expect the news to spread so quickly, and now people are already approaching him seeking investment!
When Wang Hu heard the TV series being introduced as "Jin Taro's Happy Life," he couldn't help but feel skeptical. The title didn't sound very appealing, which greatly diminished his interest in the series.
However, when he heard the cast of the drama, Wang Hu's eyes suddenly lit up. He was very familiar with names like Li Xiaolu, Song Dandan, Fan Ming'er, and Du Chun! He thought to himself, with such a strong cast, this drama might be a huge hit! It's just that perhaps because he hadn't seen the drama in his previous life, he wasn't very familiar with it.
Wang Hu had originally thought he would need to travel to Shenzhen to meet with them, but to his surprise, their main creative team was actually in Beijing. How convenient! So, both sides decided to meet in Beijing.
That evening, Wang Hu arrived as promised. When he entered the room, he found that the entire creative team was already there, about a dozen people! Naturally, this included the actors he had mentioned earlier.
As soon as Wang Hu entered, the director of the drama immediately came up to him, shaking his hand with a big smile and saying warmly, "Mr. Wang, hello! I never expected you to be so young and handsome!"
Wang Hu had carefully studied their materials before coming, so he already had a certain understanding and impression of the director. When he met the director, he smiled and said, "Director Yu, hello!"
Then, he turned his gaze to the main actors behind him and said with a smile, "Hello, teachers!"
Seeing Wang Hu's polite manner, the lead actors' impression of him immediately improved. After all, in their past experiences, investors often had an aloof and unapproachable air about them. But this Wang Hu seemed like a very easy person to get along with.
So everyone stepped forward to shake hands and exchange pleasantries with Wang Hu. The men acted quite naturally, but the women were different. The moment they shook hands with Wang Hu, they seemed to feel a mysterious energy. This energy made their eyes become hazy, and their gazes towards Wang Hu unconsciously became more infatuated.
The feeling was strange, as if they were being drawn by an invisible force, making them want to get closer to Wang Hu and feel a sense of closeness in their hearts.
Soon, everyone took their seats. Since Wang Hu was the investor, he unsurprisingly sat in the head seat. The director sat to Wang Hu's right, but surprisingly, Li Xiaolu insisted on sitting to Wang Hu's left!
After some conversation, Wang Hu learned that the filming of the TV series was nearly halfway complete. However, the investment in this series was quite large, especially since the lead actors were all quite well-known, and their salaries had naturally increased accordingly.
Faced with such high costs, the TV series production company decided to bring in an investor to share the risk. Although Director Yu was somewhat dissatisfied with this decision, he understood that it was a company decision he couldn't change. After all, his previous works hadn't generated much buzz.
After listening to their story, Wang Hu turned his head thoughtfully to look at Director Yu sitting to his right and asked directly, "Director Yu, how much funding do you need for this TV series?"
Director Yu hesitated for a moment, then replied, "It will probably require another 30 million. Do you think that amount is acceptable?"
Wang Hu answered without hesitation: "Okay!"
Director Yu hadn't expected Wang Hu to agree so readily. He had only intended to test the waters and had even left some room for negotiation, but Wang Hu was unexpectedly so agreeable. Now, it was Director Yu's turn to feel somewhat embarrassed and at a loss.
Since the total cost of this TV series is only 60 to 70 million, giving half of that amount to Wang Hu will make it difficult to negotiate the profit sharing later!
You should give them half. The production company will still cover the distribution costs. If you don't give them half, they'll have already paid half the money, and you'll only give them a small portion of the revenue. That won't do!
So Director Yu decided to stop meddling in other people's business and let the rest of the production company worry about these troublesome issues, since it was their idea to bring in external investment anyway!
Li Xiaolu sat quietly to Wang Hu's left, her gaze drawn to his handsome face as if by a magnet, becoming increasingly captivated. Her hands, as if possessing their own will, involuntarily wrapped around Wang Hu's arm, as if this would bring her closer to the man who stirred her heart.
Especially when she heard that Wang Hu's investment amounted to 30 million, her admiration and affection for him surged like a tidal wave. Wang Hu didn't even blink when investing; this decisiveness and boldness made Li Xiaolu think he was incredibly cool!
In fact, Li Xiaolu herself is not short of money. She entered the entertainment industry as early as 1998, and after years of hard work, her net worth is already in the tens of millions. However, at this moment, her affection for Wang Hu is not just because of money, but an indescribable feeling that makes her think Wang Hu is so handsome and charming.
Now that the investment had been finalized, the dinner naturally became more relaxed and enjoyable. Everyone involved had worked in the entertainment industry, so they shared many common interests, and the atmosphere at the table remained very lively.
Wang Hu also enjoyed the meal very much, savoring the sumptuous dinner. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they all got up to end the pleasant gathering.
As Wang Hu walked out of the hotel, preparing to hail a taxi back to his own hotel, a black van slowly pulled up in front of him.
The center window of the van slowly rolled down, revealing a delicate and charming face, like the moon in the night sky, radiating a soft glow. The owner of this face was none other than Li Xiaolu.
She smiled slightly, parted her lips, and said softly, "Mr. Wang, would you like me to give you a ride?" Her voice was clear and melodious, like heavenly music.
Wang Hu gazed into her expectant eyes, a ripple of emotion stirring within him. He hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, accepting her invitation.
The car door opened, and Wang Hu climbed inside. A faint scent of perfume filled the car, creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Li Xiaolu sat beside him, smiling and nodding in acknowledgment.
However, after getting into the car, Li Xiaolu didn't ask Wang Hu for his address, but instead said directly to the driver in front, "Drive!"
Wang Hu was somewhat surprised. He looked at Li Xiaolu's beautiful profile, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, and he teased, "Teacher Xiaolu, you didn't even ask me where I live. Are you planning to sell me off?"
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