blueteamnovel Chapter 20 Worshipping Buddha at Little Western Paradise
Chapter 20 Worshipping Buddha at Little Western Paradise
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8 PM.
Fang Yi said goodbye to his teacher, returned to his car, lit a cigarette, and gazed at the lights of the family compound, lost in thought.
With the teacher's connections, finding a helper wouldn't be difficult; the real problem is finding someone who doesn't meet one's expectations.
Although there are many talented people in Beijing, there are also quite a few who make a living by being loud and talkative.
After thinking it over, he decided to open the studio first, and then find some helpers to test the waters. If they were suitable, he would keep them.
If it's not suitable, go back to where you came from, and I believe the teacher will understand.
Finished a cigarette...
Fang Yi drove home, and as soon as he started the car, he saw a man come out of an apartment building in front of him.
The man, carrying a briefcase, jogged to a silver-gray used Jetta. Under the streetlight, his burly figure and weathered face, covered in thick flesh, were revealed.
"Hey... isn't that Ning Hao?"
Fang Yi's eyes lit up. He honked the horn and poked half his head out of the car window: "Haozi, what are you doing?!"
Ning Hao turned around abruptly upon hearing the shout, and instinctively raised his hand to shield his eyes as the Volkswagen's headlights shone on him.
Get lost!
Which bastard is playing a joke on me?
Ning Hao cursed under his breath and strode over, wanting to see who it was.
Upon arriving, he was taken aback when he saw Fang Yi: "What are you doing here, kid?"
"Hey...I'm just like you, Haozi, going to Xiaoxitian to worship Buddha!"
Fang Yi smiled, his gaze sweeping around before finally settling on the briefcase hidden under Ning Hao's armpit.
"Alas... the Buddha I worshipped is old now..."
Upon hearing this, Ning Hao sighed in frustration.
He came to Xiaoxitian today to try and get some investment for his new film, but he left disappointed, having not made a single penny all day.
The teachers verbally agreed to help find investors, but they refused to budge on using the Beijing Film Academy's film support fund.
That's true. The support fund is limited, and there are far more applicants than available funds. A large number of alumni are eagerly eyeing it.
Ning Hao guessed that the other party probably had the same goal, but he wondered if the "Buddha" they had worshipped had any effect.
Who was his mentor again?
It looks like Tian Zhuangzhuang...
Thinking about it made Ning Hao even more depressed!
Given how much Tian Zhuangzhuang likes Fang Yi, he certainly wouldn't let his personal disciple leave empty-handed!
Damn!
Ning Hao, with a stern face, got into the passenger seat of the Volkswagen, wanting to have a good talk with Fang Yi and ease his recent distress.
As soon as he got in the car, he discovered the blind spot!
Looking left and right, he finally said with an incredulous expression, "Yi Zi, you've hooked up with a rich woman?"
"What a load of rubbish!"
"Rich women should just buy me a Volkswagen! You're really putting my looks down on me!"
Fang Yi rolled his eyes, ignoring Ning Hao's suspicious gaze.
He met Ning Hao at the Beijing Film Academy; they both love movies and have common interests.
Ning Hao takes on jobs everywhere to earn money to support his family. Whenever he gets a job, he rushes to the Beijing Film Academy, saying he's helping his juniors earn extra money.
Those in the know understand that he's after Nortel's equipment.
I'm looking for junior students to act in this project. It's cheap, and I'm using the equipment from the Beijing Film Academy, so it's free.
That old bastard's shrewd!
But judging from what this guy said, he's also going to make a movie.
In an instant, Fang Yi thought of that dark horse hit, "Crazy Stone".
He handed Ning Hao a cigarette and asked, "Haozi, you're preparing to make a movie, but you haven't managed to secure funding?"
"You already know, why ask!"
Ning Hao slumped back in his seat, looking deflated, and muttered, "Tell me, why is making movies so difficult these days!"
"I made a low-budget comedy, thinking that an investment of two or three million wouldn't be too difficult, but after searching all over Beijing, I didn't raise a single penny!"
"Did you go to Huayi?"
"I went, but I didn't even get to see the two kings. I was just dismissed by an assistant producer."
Assistant producer, Li Yang?
Logically speaking, Li Yang's judgment is not bad, yet he turned down "Crazy Stone".
Fang Yi narrowed his eyes, flicked off some cigarette ash, and continued, "What about the other companies?"
"Aside from Hong Kong, I've visited almost every film and television company in mainland China, but not a single one has taken my offer!"
Ning Hao sighed, getting angry just thinking about it.
He graduated from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy's Cinematography Department and produced the award-winning film "Incense" in 2003. Major film and television companies would have given him some face, but reality gave him a harsh blow.
Fang Yi asked again, "What about the coal bosses? Those guys are rich."
"Oh no, how could I have forgotten about them!"
Ning Hao slapped his forehead, sat up abruptly, and seemed to have been blessed, instantly becoming energetic.
He nodded repeatedly, speaking while simultaneously daydreaming.
"Those coal bosses in Beijing have nowhere to spend their money. As long as I find one of them, even a small leak between their fingers is enough for me to film."
"Yi Zi, you've been a huge help to me!"
"Okay, I'll stop chatting with you for now. I'll treat you to some street food later."
Ning Hao became more and more excited as he thought about it. He pushed open the car door, waved, and ran away.
Fang Yi watched his retreating figure, smiled slightly, and after thinking for a moment, called out, "Haozi, I'll come find you in a while."
"OK, waiting for your message!"
Boom!
The used Jetta let out a pitiful groan and slowly drove out of the residential area, its lights flashing.
Fang Yi shifted gears and accelerated, quickly following behind. The two cars, one in front of the other, left the residential compound and honked at each other as they entered the street.
【Crazy Stone】This movie will be released next year. With an investment of 300 million, it has grossed more than 2000 million at the box office. Including the copyright fee, it is definitely a dark horse movie.
Since we've stumbled upon this today, we can't let it pass us by.
Fang Yi planned to go find Ning Hao in a week or two and bury him in money.
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5 month 19 number.
After being rejected twice, the "Sniper Phone Booth" project successfully passed the photoelectric review and obtained the filming license.
The next morning, Fang Yi received a call from CFO Liu Yan, asking him to come to the president's office.
At 10 a.m., he drove to the Huayi headquarters and then took the elevator directly to the administration department.
"Director Fang, the president is waiting for you inside."
"Thanks.."
Fang Yi clasped his hands in greeting to his beautiful secretary and knocked on Wang Zhongjun's office door.
"Haha... Director Fang is here, please come in!"
Wang Zhongjun had been waiting for a long time, and with a big smile on his face, he led Fang Yi to the reception area to sit down.
After the secretary served the tea, he took out a check from his suit pocket, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it in front of Fang Yi.
"The copyright fee from Columbia has been received, and this is what Director Fang deserves."
The company has handled your individual income tax. I asked the finance department to add a little something; I believe Director Fang will be satisfied.
"In addition, Hong Kong-based Silver Metropolitan Properties offered HK$800 million for a package of copyrights in Asia excluding mainland China, and the payment will be received next week."
After saying that, Wang Zhongjun smiled and extended his hand in invitation, displaying the air of a big shot.
"Thank you, Mr. Wang."
Fang Yi thanked him, picked up the check, and took a closer look.
460 million RMB!
Wow... Old Wang was generous this time.
[Sniper Phone Booth] He can get 500 million in copyright fees, after deducting 20% personal tax, he will actually get 400 million.
Wang Zhongjun increased his salary to 460 million, which was equivalent to giving him a private bribe of 60 yuan.
The red envelope was quite large, clearly indicating an intention to win them over.
But who would complain about having too much money? Fang Yi held the check in both hands and thanked him again, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Wang. I won't stand on ceremony."
He put the check away and then asked, "Mr. Wang, has the company set a release date for the movie?"
"We called Director Fang over today for two reasons: first, to split the profits, and second, to discuss the release date of 'Phone Booth'."
Wang Zhongjun picked up the teacup, raised it slightly, took a sip, and then slammed the teacup onto the coffee table.
The coffee table made a sound, which made Fang Yi look over in confusion.
The smile on Wang Zhongjun's face vanished, replaced by a serious expression, with a hint of anger visible in his demeanor.
What does that mean...?
This doesn't sound like the attitude of discussing scheduling!
"Director Fang must have heard a lot of rumors about the company recently. That's right, Wang Jinghua officially submitted her resignation to the company a few days ago, and I approved it."
Just as Fang Yi was wondering, Wang Zhongjun's indignant voice came, and he realized what it was all about.
The Wang Jinghua runaway incident, which had been brewing for more than two months, has finally come to a conclusion.
"What about the company's artists?" Fang Yi asked knowingly.
"Heh...most of them followed Wang Jinghua, a bunch of ingrates!"
"Director Fang, you are also a member of the company. At times like this, only by working together, overcoming difficulties, and making a successful comeback can we hold our heads high in the industry."
"Understood, I'll do exactly as you instruct, Mr. Wang!"
With 460 million just in his pocket, even a fool knows what to say.
"Great, Director Fang, you're very agreeable!"
Wang Zhongjun responded in a deep voice, very satisfied with Fang Yi's statement.
Then, with a wave of his hand, he said aggressively, "The company has decided to speed up the release of 'Sniper Phone Booth'."
Pick a slot in June and use our work to show the world that we haven't been defeated. Wang Jinghua's claim that she can cripple the company is simply wishful thinking.
A mere agent taking away a few artists is nothing to Huayi Brothers; at most, it'll cause a minor uproar.