On the eve of summer vacation.
Si Mingyu received a message from Tang Yan, saying that she and Yang Mi wanted to schedule a meeting with him to discuss film investment. Their idea was to capitalize on the success of their previous film and secure a new project.
Although Si Mingyu made a promise to the two of them, it was only verbal after all. It's not that he would deny it after saying it, but he was afraid that things would change if it dragged on for too long.
Si Mingyu doesn't care about this. He will naturally not go back on his word. If you have made your choice, then let's talk about it.
The place we booked is Wangjiang Pavilion, which is located on the Bund of the Huangpu River. It is also a famous restaurant in Shanghai. Its characteristic is the wide view brought by the octagonal building.
All the famous restaurants in Shanghai require reservations in advance, but Si Mingyu never sees anyone who fails to make an appointment tell him that they have changed the venue.
Not only Tang Yan and Yang Mi were there, but also Zhang Binbin and Reba.
Zhang Binbin wanted to capitalize on the success of her previous drama and star in another to further boost her profile. While Dilraba Dilmurat was already incredibly famous, she also wanted to meet Si Mingyu, a capable investor, to become more familiar with him.
"Mr. Si." When they saw Si Mingyu and Lin Shirui coming in, several people stood up to greet them.
"Good afternoon, sisters and brothers." It's okay to address them like that given Si Mingyu's age.
The main purpose of inviting Si Mingyu to dinner wasn't to have him over; the main purpose was to read the scripts. Tang Yan and Yang Mu both brought several scripts, the difference being that Tang Yan's were other people's scripts, which she wouldn't be acting in, while Yang Mu's were projects that his own company was planning to invest in.
Of course, this script is definitely not the director's script, it is just for investors to read.
Si Mingyu couldn't understand scripts. His previous investment was actually a stroke of luck; his investment improved the film's quality, and it was only when the final product was submitted for review that it was seen as having the potential to become a minor hit, thanks to the hype from all sides.
Fortunately, there was someone else to ask, so Si Mingyu excused himself and left the room. He then called a department head for consultation. He returned half an hour later. Everyone present knew what he was doing, so they waited patiently without asking any questions.
He took out a script from the one Tang Yan had given him and asked, "Is this film worth investing in? How much does it cost?"
Tang Yan glanced at the title of the script and asked tentatively, "Mr. Si, do you think 50 million is okay?"
The total investment of 300 million for this film is not a lot, but for Tang Yan, if she can get 50 million from Si Mingyu and add her own 30 million, the total investment of 80 million can influence the decision of the crew, and the benefits that can be obtained are self-evident.
"I'm going to send someone to the crew to supervise. If they agree to 50 million, I'll invest."
This film, recommended by the department's leadership, was average from the director to the actors. Like the previous film, it had the potential to be a minor hit if it did well, but would flop if it didn't. That's why Si Mingyu had to send someone to oversee it.
"Thank you, Mr. Si. I'll go ask right away." Tang Yan immediately got up and made a phone call.
Although Si Mingyu had agreed to invest before, investment is not giving money for free. If there is any aspect of the script, actors, or director that he doesn't like, he won't invest. It is normal that he doesn't like any of the scripts he has sent several times.
Before Tang Yan brought a few scripts over, he must have discussed it with other investors including the director. If it didn't work out, then just pretend nothing happened. If it worked out, the other party should pay something.
The first time she brought several scripts, Si Mingyu chose one, which was a great honor for her. She could have gone back and said things like, "I have a very good relationship with the investor, my words are very effective, and they invested because of me." No matter what she said, as long as there were facts to back it up, people would believe her.
Taking advantage of Tang Yan's phone call, Si Mingyu asked again: "Sister Mu, which one do you think is the best?"
"Then this must be the one I invested in." Yang Mi said, picking up a script.
At this time, she had already participated in a fantasy adventure film, and in order to avoid any changes due to delays, she found a few feasible films and took the scripts.
"I believe in Sister Mu's vision. I will also invest 50 million in this drama. The conditions are the same as Sister Tang's. What do you think, Sister Mu?" Si Mingyu asked with a smile.
"Okay, I'll ask other investors." Yang Mu said as he picked up the phone and was about to dial.
Compared with Tang Yan's, the production cost of this film is higher, reaching 500 million. Yang Mu invested 50 million himself and brought in Si Mingyu's 50 million. Although he is not the largest investor in the crew, he can be ranked second.
"Sister Mu, don't be in a hurry. There is an artist named Zhuang Feida in your company, right?" Si Mingyu asked.
"Mr. Si is right, Zhuang Feida is indeed a female artist under my company." Yang Mu replied.
Zhuang Feida and Si Mingyu were the same age and both were students, but he was currently just a third-tier celebrity and not very famous. The first thing that popped into Yang Mu's mind when he heard the other person mention this was, "Is this person going to mention something that everyone in the entertainment industry understands?"
This made her very conflicted. Should she agree or not? If she agreed, how could a boss force her artists? But if she didn't agree, the investment might be gone.
Of course, investment is not important. Yang Mu can come up with another 50 million himself, but the corresponding resources are gone, and this is the most important thing.
Lin Shirui, who was standing by, was also shocked after hearing this. Even as an outsider, she knew some things about the entertainment industry. What would she do if her boss really made a request?
She had always had a crush on Si Mingyu, and after the company's collective "acting" incident, her favorability towards him had increased significantly. Unfortunately, he now had an official girlfriend. However, Lin Shirui still didn't want to see his image collapse in front of her.
"I happened to meet her at the airport when I was sending my girlfriend home during the Spring Festival last year. She even chatted with my girlfriend all the way on the plane. If Sister Mu thinks it's suitable and Zhuang Feida's schedule is available, she can ask the crew for a role for her and say it was my request."
Zhuang Feida is from Liaoning Province in Northeast China, and Zhang Ningxi is from Jilin Province in Northeast China. They did have a very happy chat on the plane. Later they added each other as friends and they are still in contact. My girlfriend once mentioned this during a chat.
It doesn’t matter what Zhuang Feida’s purpose was in coming over to say hello, but since his girlfriend is happy, he might as well give her a chance.
"Then I would like to thank Mr. Si on her behalf." Yang Mu said immediately after hearing this.
Zhuang Feida was an artist under her management, and she was the one who benefited the most from Si Mingyu's actions. Thinking of this, she felt that she should not have been so petty-minded.
After hearing this, Lin Shirui, who was standing by, felt an inexplicable feeling in her heart.
Just because he was happy chatting with his girlfriend, he asked her for a performance role. How come this wife-loving man was one step late?
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