The collaboration between them was a stage of mutual adaptation and also a stage of mutual competition.
Ke Fei treated other new partnering artists the sa way.
Sheng Tang was so resolute, Ke Fei would not oppose her. If this film turned out to be a failure, Sheng Tang would definitely be more willing to listen to him in the future.
If the film could win an award, it would help Sheng Tang in securing better roles, indicating that she had a unique eye for picking projects, and Ke Fei would value her opinion more.
In their first collaboration, Ke Fei conceded.
"This proposal hasn’t received any investnts yet. Is President Gu willing to invest?"
"I’ll talk to him," Sheng Tang said.
In Sheng Tang’s romantic contract with Gu Jiahui, she had quite a bit of authority, such as being able to demand money from Gu Jiahui, not exceeding five million a year, for her expenses in the entertainnt industry.
This film was a small-budget production, they managed to cut it down to three million before, so this ti wouldn’t be any different?
After agreeing with Ke Fei, Sheng Tang went to find Gu Jiahui.
She wanted Gu Jiahui to invest in the film.
"Five million will be enough. The producer will likely find so other investnts," Sheng Tang said. "You rember our contract, right? You didn’t give any money last year, I need this year’s money for this purpose."
Gu Jiahui: "..."
He picked up the proposal again and glanced at it.
"You have poor judgnt," he said, "This kind of subject matter is hard to succeed."
"I’m willing to try," Sheng Tang said, "Invest in this for ."
Gu Jiahui hesitated for a long ti, and finally said, "I can’t invest through the company’s accounts; I’ll do it in my personal capacity."
This ant that he acknowledged that this was a paynt for the romantic contract, not a normal investnt by the company, just sothing he was paying to please Sheng Tang.
With this, he didn’t need to consult with the other senior managent or explain to them.
A film with no return on investnt, Gu Jiahui couldn’t even explain it.
"Alright," Sheng Tang said.
She recalled that in her previous life, the film was also funded by a wealthy second generation who was convinced by the producer.
It seed that it could still happen.
Sheng Tang smiled slightly.
Seeing her happy, Gu Jiahui let out a sigh of relief.
Alright then, five million thrown into the water without a sound, just to make a beauty smile.
"You want to play the female lead?"
"No, the female lead’s sister."
Gu Jiahui: "..."
So, he’s spending five million on a returnless film to secure a supporting role for his woman.
This is sheer stupidity.
Gu Jiahui said weakly, "You’re more adorable when you are clever. You’re so stupid now that it makes want to strangle you."
Sheng Tang: "..."
Despite what he said, Gu Jiahui wouldn’t make an unprofitable deal.
He imdiately had his secretary contact the producer of "The Path to Ascend," Luo Yishan, to discuss the investnt details.
This small-budget film had no more than twelve minor roles combined, and the story mainly revolved around the male lead, female lead, and the second female lead.
There was also a male antagonist with a significant role.
Gu Jiahui negotiated with the producer: "Our company has actors for the male lead, female lead, and the second female lead. You can choose from them."
He intended to fill all three roles at once.
If it were a notable producer or a big director, the investor wouldn’t be so arrogant, at most they’d insert a third female or male role, and others would be open for casting to maximize potential box office returns.
In fact, major producers would negotiate with popular actors first before taking the proposal to investors, who would consider the actors’ box office appeal before investing.
For such a low-budget film, with a not well-known producer, they had virtually no say.
"Alright, alright." He nodded and bowed to Gu Jiahui.
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