Deceiving Chinese Entertainment Industry for Thirty Years 28

Chapter 28: Tenfold Profit? Easy Peasy! Ye Quan Zhen’s Return

I’d never fall for you!

However, besides having a bad mouth, he’s handsome.

Everything else seems pretty good.

Oops! What am I thinking about!

Gao Yuanyuan escaped the swimming pool, but her mind seemed to still be controlled by that guy, Ma Xun.

She kept involuntarily thinking about him.

Actually, after running back to the women’s changing room, she took a shower before remembering she hadn’t taken something.

When she returned, she found Ma Xun had already finished swimming.

He, he really was a good swimmer.

He used the freestyle stroke.

Although Gao Yuanyuan didn’t know much about swimming, she could tell he swam beautifully.

In the pool, Ma Xun’s movements were graceful and relaxed.

Even his arms didn’t splash much water when entering the water.

It looked slow, but it was actually very fast.

The aunties and uncles nearby were all overtaken by him.

The point is…his physique was really good.

Oops! Why am I focusing on his physique?

So, Gao Yuanyuan was truly escaping.

And thinking about how bad Ma Xun is…

She couldn’t help but think about his good qualities.

Right after signing, he gave her a TV series and a movie.

In China’s entertainment industry, this is already top-tier.

Gao Yuanyuan had a clear understanding of herself.

She was originally just a vocational school girl.

Now she’s finished filming a TV series, and will be filming a movie soon.

Although she wasn’t the lead in either, it’s a world of difference compared to before.

Besides, playing supporting roles is the right thing to do.

Gao Yuanyuan understood that she didn’t have any acting skills.

Just like her swimming skills.

Look at that Hao Li Jie.

In front of the camera, she is poised and graceful; she should be the female lead.

Ah, this… no matter how much I think about it, everything about Ma Xun is good?

No, I have to try hard to think of his bad points.

Gao Yuanyuan tried hard, and thought of that bottle of Chanel No. 5.

But wasn’t that something she refused initially?

He can give it to whoever he wants.

Thinking this way, it seems like there’s nothing wrong with Ma Xun.

Moreover, he can write a story like “Heard,” depicting the sisterly bond between the two sisters.

Then he shouldn’t be that bad.

At least, he should have a kind heart.

Gao Yuanyuan didn’t believe that a bad guy could write such a heartwarming story.

What’s going on?

She’s thinking about his good points again.

This, this…

Gao Yuanyuan is currently a fresh and budding young girl.

She doesn’t know yet.

The budding years are a high-incidence period for being lovesick.

…

Ma Xun’s words were a reminder to Gao Yuanyuan.

Actually, they were also a reminder to himself.

Right now, I just want to make money!

But it must be admitted.

High school-aged Gao Yuanyuan is fresh and alluring.

The kind that would fill a boy’s dreams at night.

Luckily, Ma Xun is past that stage.

His career is his current main focus.

For “Heard,” after confirming some plot details,

Ma Xun plans to leave everything to Hong Jie.

Filming still has to wait until “17 Years Old, Don’t Cry” is finished.

There’s still time.

Hong Jie should have no problem.

While Ma Xun still has his own things to do.

He previously reminded Sun Donghai what their priority should be.

…

Coming out of the CCTV building.

Sun Donghai was still in a state of shock.

“Dude, isn’t that a little too ruthless? One million per film, per year?”

Ma Xun casually replied, “If you think it’s not good, go back and tell the director now.”

“Oh, what you said, how could I think it’s not good, hehe…”

Sun Donghai smiled; he was just shocked, not unable to tell good from bad.

Just now, the two of them came to CCTV again.

This time, it was still to discuss the copyright of Hong Kong films.

There was a change.

Second Aunt doesn’t need to come.

You’re busy with “17 Years Old, Don’t Cry,” we can handle this ourselves.

Sun Donghai is all about burning bridges behind him.

You can’t blame this great nephew for being ruthless.

We’ve met the people we need to meet.

Moreover, this time CCTV-6 (CCTV channel 6) actively called us.

Obviously, “A Chinese Odyssey” brought them a sweet taste of success.

But.

Ma Xun doubled the price!

One million per film, per year!

Sun Donghai is still in shock.

Of course, this time they brought five Hong Kong films.

“Fist of Legend,” “The Return of the Condor Heroes,” “Once Upon a Time in China,” “King of Comedy,” and “The Zero Zero Fortnight.”

Three starring Jet Li, two starring Stephen Chow.

In Ma Xun’s words…

Each of these is a classic, not only popular in Hong Kong, but also extremely popular overseas.

Like “Fist of Legend,” it has a large number of fans in Europe and America.

In short… bluff, keep bluffing!

The effect?

Anyway, Sun Donghai saw the leaders of CCTV-6 nodding repeatedly.

However, since they didn’t immediately make a decision.

Sun Donghai couldn’t help but worry.

“Brother, I know we should raise the price, but aren’t you worried they won’t sign a contract with us?”

He was afraid of raising the price so much at once.

Too big a step could cause problems.

But Ma Xun said, “I ask you, was ‘A Chinese Odyssey’ successful?”

“Of course.”

“Then shouldn’t we take advantage of this success and make a big profit?”

“But I’m worried, on the one hand, will they not sign? On the other hand, if these films don’t perform well after signing?”

Ma Xun laughed, “Not sign? The Movie Channel is just starting, what will they broadcast if they don’t sign? The same old movies?”

Right!

What about the next problem?

Ma Xun continued, “If these films don’t perform well, we can just lower the price for the next few, right?”

There’s a next time?

That’s right, the Movie Channel still has few films now.

No wonder Ma Xun bought so many copyrights at once.

Thinking again, based on these five films.

The total cost is less than 500,000 yuan.

This transaction will bring 5 million yuan!

Tenfold profit!

Wow!

“Brother! Awesome!”

Sun Donghai finally understood.

Ma Xun smiled without saying a word.

It’s just a small thing.

Actually, Ma Xun’s pricing wasn’t excessive.

He knew the later standard for the Movie Channel acquiring copyrights.

1.4 million to 4 million.

But it’s important to note that this was the later price.

Moreover, this price requires a long copyright term.

Starting from 20 years, up to 50 years.

This was the later publicly quoted price in the industry.

Many films with poor box office performance waited for CCTV-6 to buy them.

But we’re different!

It’s just the beginning, everything is in the exploratory stage.

In today’s terms.

We are the pioneers of reform!

“A Chinese Odyssey” was so successful.

We must seize this opportunity to make a profit.

As for future changes.

Ma Xun certainly wouldn’t mind signing another long-term copyright agreement in a year.

That is, the copyright of a film can be sold twice!

Um… let’s not tell Sun Donghai about this yet.

Look at this guy, so happy.

A tenfold profit has already made him as happy as a fool.

Actually, copyright prices are very flexible.

CCTV-6 later set some standards.

But right now, there are no standards at all.

Ma Xun remembered a film that was quite a pity.

“The Mountain, the Man, the Dog.”

When people mention this film later, many will proudly say how popular it was in Japan and how high its box office was.

But if you know the truth, it’s really frustrating.

Because this film’s box office was a failure; when it was released, they didn’t even sell many copies.

It went to Japan, that’s true, but they only spent 60,000 RMB.

The high box office later had nothing to do with the production team.

This can’t be blamed on the film’s production team.

Calling them short-sighted is completely wrong.

At the time, they were really losing money until they were at their wit’s end, making a little profit was a little profit.

Actually, compared to later times.

Many of our later films have budgets exceeding 100 million, but their box office performance is very poor.

In the end, they can only be bought by CCTV-6 to recover some losses.

But this loss recovery… “The Mountain, the Man, the Dog” only had a million yuan investment.

Looking at it this way, it’s about the same.

The film industry is purely high-risk.

Of course, it’s also high-reward.

If a movie becomes a hit, it can really make a fortune.

And now, Ma Xun seized the opportunity.

High risk, irrelevant to me.

I only enjoy high returns.

Tenfold profit, easy peasy!

The two left CCTV and were about to find a place to have a drink.

Unexpectedly, a red car appeared in front of them.

“I still have something…”

“Don’t say it, you go ahead.”

Sun Donghai didn’t even let Ma Xun finish; this scene felt familiar.

Another accidental encounter!

…

“I heard you bought a small courtyard.”

“Want to see it? You’re welcome.”

“I want to, but I dare not.”

“Why?”

“I’m afraid that once I go in, I won’t be able to get out.”

“No, is my image that bad in your mind?”

“Ha… I’m just kidding. Actually, I also want to buy a small courtyard.”

“Good thing, I can help.”

The driver was Ye Quan Zhen.

Not only did she drive, but she also made a joke.

Ma Xun didn’t mind.

He just didn’t know if Ye Quan Zhen’s psychological problems were better.

“Want to try?”

“Now?”

Ye Quan Zhen was a little surprised, but Ma Xun’s hand was already at her temple.

His fingers gently caressed Ye Quan Zhen’s delicate face.

While driving, she could barely hold the steering wheel.

Ma Xun also planned to make a joke.

His big hand naturally moved down, passing over Ye Quan Zhen’s distinct collarbone.

If it went further down…

“Stop! I can’t!”

With that shout, the car stopped.

Ma Xun smiled and said, “It seems your condition has worsened.”

Ye Quan Zhen’s face flushed slightly. Actually, she felt she had improved a lot.

“Who does that while someone is driving!”

She complained, but Ma Xun felt wronged.

After all, there are many similar bizarre tickets online later.

Forget it, let’s not dwell on it.

“Got any news?”

“Aunt Qiong Yao plans to film “My Fair Princess,” the directors are Liu Lili and her apprentice Shen Yi…”

Wait, why is this different from my memory?

That’s right, there’s gossip!

This drama has a lot of gossip from the casting stage!

Thank you sincerely everyone! I saw many monthly tickets, thank you thank you!

No more to say, I will give it my all this time!

(End of Chapter)

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