161. Chapter 161 The mouse that cannot see the light

Author: writer bewofz

Chapter 161 The mouse that cannot see the light

Fenghua Film and Television Company's new drama "Da Shang Gong" was launched and the young actress Hao Lei was chosen as the heroine. This matter quickly spread in the domestic entertainment industry. Many actresses were very envious of Hao Lei. Everyone realized that

, this previously unknown woman may become famous like Sun Li.

Moreover, Sun Li acted in a co-production of Fenghua, and Hao Lei acted in a large-scale period drama directed by Lee Sheung-Yao himself. Even more people are optimistic about Hao Lei.

Before Hao Lei starred in "The Great Shang Palace", many businesses approached her for endorsements, and some film and television production companies approached her for filming appointments.

This is something neither Hao Lei nor her agency expected.

She was naturally very happy. Although she had always pursued performing arts, who would hate making money?

Her agency also knew that if "The Great Shang Palace" became a big success, Hao Lei's value would rise by then, so signing the contract now would actually be a disadvantage, so they only chose two endorsements with excellent conditions and rejected the others.

This incident spread in the domestic entertainment industry, and more actresses stared at Fenghua Film and Television Company, wishing they could become the next Hao Lei.

Li Shengyao had heard about what was going on outside, but he didn't take it to heart.

This is normal human nature.

Hao Lei was determined, but as for the male lead, it was much easier.

Li Shengyao decided very early on that Zu Feng would play the role.

This is a female inspirational drama. The male protagonist is not important in the drama and does not need to be too handsome.

Lee Sheng-yew doesn't even need the two to have a sense of camaraderie. He doesn't want the love between the male and female protagonists to overshadow the heroine's character.

This drama is mainly about a great woman, rather than praising love.

As for the heroine's parents, Li Shengyao asked Guo Xiaodong and Yan Danchen to play them. These two characters didn't have much role, so they were treated as guest stars.

Some other roles are relatively easy to find, and there are still many talented actors in the mainland.

In this way, Li Shengyao prepared "The Great Shang's Palace" firmly and orderly.

It was a beautiful and sunny day, and it was the end of March. Amidst the joyful singing of birds, he drove to Fenghua Film and Television Company.

"Boss, a businessman from Hong Kong Island came here, and he said he wanted to invest in "Da Shang Palace"."

Businessmen on Hong Kong Island are still very popular with mainland film and television production companies. At this time, many domestic entertainment dramas have Hong Kong and Taiwan capital.

But Li Shengyao actually doesn't care much.

In his previous life, "Dae Jang Geum" was a best-seller for more than 90 Guo Jia. Among them, Hunan Satellite TV spent nearly 35 million to buy this drama. As long as he shoots it well, he will definitely make money, and he is not short of money.

"I know, let's go."

Soon after, Li Shengyao met this businessman from Hong Kong Island in the conference room.

"Hi, Director Li. My name is Chen Mingzhong. I'm from Hong Kong Island. I like the dramas produced by your company very much."

Chen Mingzhong is not tall, has dark skin, wide nose, and thick lips. He definitely looks like that.

Li Shengyao shook hands with him and said, "Hello, Mr. Chen."

The two sat opposite each other and exchanged a few words. Chen Mingzhong then expressed his purpose, "Director Li, I like your drama very much. As for me, I have always had a dream. I want to enter the film and television industry, so I want to follow

If you cooperate, I heard about "Da Shang Palace" and I want to invest in this drama."

"How does Mr. Chen want to invest?"

"How much money does Director Li need for this drama?"

Since "Da Shang Palace" is a large-scale costume TV series, it will naturally cost more.

This drama has nearly seventy episodes, not to mention the costumes of various characters and the filming locations. The drama often needs to display various delicacies, which is a huge investment.

Lee Sheung Yew made a planning list for this drama, with a total budget of 20 million.

Shonan Satellite TV spent 35 million to purchase "Dae Jang Geum" in 2005, allowing the producer to directly recoup the cost. Lee Sheng-Yao produced it more than two years in advance and sold it for at least 20 million.

Although we are all compatriots, we cannot be too cheap.

If you give money to the people of the Peninsula, you should also give money to Fenghua.

"My budget is 30 million."

Actual budget is one thing, external publicity is another.

This Chen Mingzhong was not an acquaintance, and it was impossible for Li Shengyao to tell him the truth.

Four years ago, "Huan Zhuge Ge" was a large-scale costume drama with a total investment of just over 10 million, which was already considered a large investment.

A year ago, "Mansion Gate" had so many celebrities and big names, and the total investment was only 12 million.

Now the investment in "Da Shang Palace" has doubled, it is said to be 30 million.

If you were an ordinary person in the film and television industry, I'm afraid you would be very surprised.

Chen Mingzhong's eyes shone when he heard this, "Director Li, there is no problem. Our company's investment is all invested by our company. It's 30 million all-inclusive. I only have 50% of the domestic dividend from this drama."

As long as 50% of the total investment is domestic dividends, this person is probably stupid.

Li Shengyao believed that Chen Mingzhong still had something to say, so he smiled and waited for Chen Mingzhong's next words.

"Director Li, my request is very simple. You can say how much you want, whether it is 30 million or 40 million, it doesn't matter. I will give you 50% of the dividends and arrange some people to follow you in filming TV series."

, let them learn.”

This is reasonable and reasonable to say, but it is illegal.

When Li Shengyao heard this, he immediately realized that this guy just wanted to take the opportunity to launder money.

He didn't expect these people to find him.

After the turn of the millennium, mainland films and television dramas have been popping up all over the country, and the number of films and television dramas filmed every year has grown very fast.

Many people think it was the coal boss who met his end, but this is not the case.

The coal boss asked his girlfriend to be on camera and appear on TV.

It's more that some people want to launder money. During this period, a lot of messy TV series were filmed. They didn't ask for stars or broadcasts. After filming, they were thrown into the warehouse to collect dust.

I would like to ask, are these investors all fake? If you don’t invest in the movie, it’s a waste.

Of course not, people didn’t expect it to be released in the first place.

They just use filming TV series as a way to whitewash their reputation.

There are also many film circles, especially Hong Kong and Taiwan films.

This time, the man surnamed Chen was not only not afraid of the huge investment of 30 million, but even more excited. It was so abnormal.

Li Shengyao could pretend not to know and save the company a lot of money, but of course he didn't want to be involved in such a mess.

He is not short of money now, and more importantly, he hopes that Fenghua's dramas will be clean.

He was too lazy to say anything more to this person and shook his head, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, this drama is Fenghua's main investment. We don't need investment from other companies. I'm busy in advance."

As soon as he finished speaking, he strode away. Before leaving, he gave his assistant a look and asked him to give it away.

Soon after, the assistant came back and said, "Boss, that guy cursed in Cantonese. I don't know what he said, but it was definitely not a good thing."

"Don't pay attention to him, he's just a shady mouse."
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