Chen Yiyang originally thought the gathering arranged by Shen Teng was for him to have dinner with the Happy Mahua team to build some rapport.

But when he arrived at the place, he only saw a few people.

Among them was Jia Lin.

"President Chen, you're really giving me face. I thought a big boss like you would be very busy, yet you still squeezed out time from your busy schedule to come."

"I heard the box office on the first day was good, so I quickly came to connect with you. In case I suddenly get interested in making a film myself, it'll be convenient to have you as my leading man, right?"

"If President Chen is interested, just call me, and I'll definitely be there."

After chatting with Shen Teng, Shen Teng introduced some other people to Chen Yiyang.

These people were all from the comedy circle and were quite famous.

However, because this circle doesn't actually make much money, this group acted very reserved when meeting the legendary young boss, Chen Yiyang.

"By the way, Shen Teng, has your next film been settled? Do you need investment?"

Chen Yiyang was rather optimistic about a film with Shen Teng as the lead actor. It would be even better if there were investment opportunities.

Basically, it would be a win-win situation.

The premise is that Shen Teng is the main character throughout and not just appearing a few times with the label of a special appearance as a supporting role.

"Actually, I did get involved in one. After the road show, I need to join the team."

"Tell me more about it?" Chen Yiyang suddenly became interested.

"Are you familiar with Director Han Han? He's the one who wrote books, raced cars, and now has directed a couple of decent films."

"I know him." Han Han is relatively well-known among the younger generation.

After all, who wouldn't envy someone with two wives?

In fact, many in high society are quite playful.

But they all keep it hidden.

Even Brother Dong has only one wife in public; other women are just secret affairs.

But only Han Han openly has two wives.

"Director Han Han is planning to shoot a light comedy racing film. He invited me to be the lead, and I've accepted."

"What's the film's budget?"

"Five hundred million." Shen Teng held out five fingers.

In the comedy world, Shen Teng is currently the most popular star.

But in fact, Shen Teng's goal is to become a good actor.

So he doesn't really want to take on pure comedy, low-budget films now.

But this racing film script put forth by Han Han touched him, and given the five hundred million investment, it's definitely a big production.

"Five hundred million investment?!" Chen Yiyang was stunned.

The industrial sci-fi film Earth Wandering doesn't even have such a high budget.

Five hundred million is enough to make a Hollywood blockbuster, right?

We know Hollywood blockbusters often involve millions of dollars, but that's because the costs are high abroad.

If they were shot domestically, it'd be about five hundred million.

"Director Han Han said for the authenticity of the effects, every scene capable of being filmed in real footage will be shot in real footage. All kinds of top-notch racing cars, rally cars, will be filmed with real equipment, and the shooting location is in the Western Province, at a high altitude of four thousand meters. Each shoot has to have a rescue helicopter on standby."

"No wonder."

Chen Yiyang was impressed. These art students really burn money when they get artistic.

With a cost of five hundred million, the box office must hit one and a half billion to break even.

"Does President Chen want to invest?"

"Forget it." Chen Yiyang quickly refused.

Those who seriously make films don't lose money.

But it's also hard to make a profit.

The five hundred million cost is too intimidating.

Even if it makes money after release, it would only be a small sum.

And the return cycle would be one or two years; it's not worthwhile.

For Earth Wandering 2, Director Gong Fan already went crazy with unlimited spending to pursue cinematic effects with lots of big equipment, but the estimated cost only reached seven hundred million.

Chen Yiyang would rather invest in Earth Wandering 2.

"Does filmmaking require so much money?" Jia Lin chimed in at that moment.

"I was thinking of making one myself, but now it seems the dream is out of reach."

With Jia Lin's remark.

Chen Yiyang knew it was time to talk business.

Today, Shen Teng invited him over for the gathering, but there weren't many Happy Mahua people present, instead Jia Lin was accompanying.

Chen Yiyang guessed it was likely Jia Lin who asked Shen Teng to invite him.

But Chen Yiyang couldn't figure out why a female comedy actor would want to meet him.

Could it be she wants him to invest some money, and she plans to open a small theater?

"Does Sister Jia Lin want to make a film? I think you can definitely do it. Nowadays, there aren't many directors who are professionally trained."

What Chen Yiyang said was indeed true.

Directors can be unfamiliar with cinematography; this isn't a joke in China.

Because there are many technically skilled assistant directors domestically who can help with handling the camera.

As long as the assistant director has ample experience, then the film's footage won't be too bad.

The director's main job is to coordinate various resources and allow the actors to fully express the film's story.

Simply put, the minimum requirement for a director is to see if the footage looks good, the script is well written, and all relationships are coordinated smoothly.

That's enough.

But in reality, there are very few directors in China who can achieve those three points.

"I actually do want to shoot a film." Jia Lin didn't pretend anymore and admitted openly, "I've been preparing this for a long time, but the investment hasn't been enough."

"Is the script original or bought for adaptation?"

"Original, but actually, it's based on a skit I created from my early experiences, and it has been performed commercially in theaters many times."

"Tell me more?" Chen Yiyang suddenly became interested.

The idea of Jia Lin making a film seemed a bit unreliable.

But when Jia Lin mentioned the film she intended to make had a script that was long created from a skit and performed in theaters many times, he became interested.

Because Shen Teng's well-known Charlotte Troubles followed this pattern back then.

Although small theaters don't make much money, they demand a high level of performance.

Because a skit performed in small theaters, if of poor quality, definitely can't be performed many times.

Audiences absolutely won't spend their money watching trash in a theater.

Hence, a script performed commercially multiple times in small theaters, is surely of high quality, with only the question of whether it's fit to be made into a film.

"I'll directly show you our performance video." Jia Lin said and took out a tablet to screen it for Chen Yiyang.

This person came prepared.

Chen Yiyang patiently watched the skit.

"It's truly good." After watching, Chen Yiyang applauded.

Although the script borrowed heavily from common elements. Legally speaking, it is indeed an original screenplay.

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