Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 707 Change the way
Lin Daoqiu's words not only frightened Mai Jia and Huang Baiming, but even Brigitte Lin beside her was also surprised.

Although she thinks this drama is interesting and wants to play it, it's not like she's going to work for free.

But she was used to leaving everything to Lin Daoqiu, so Lin Qingxia didn't say anything, she just nodded with a smile.

Since this is what Lin Daoqiu meant, even if she doesn't get paid to help them make a movie, it's no problem for Brigitte Lin.

"Then...thank you Mr. Lin, Miss Lin."

Although Mai Jia and Huang Baiming were very strange, as long as Brigitte Lin was invited, what happened after that had nothing to do with them at all.

Since this was Lin Daoqiu's intention, they followed suit.

Anyway, with Lin Daoqiu and Brigitte Lin, the relationship between the two of them, even if there is no salary, is actually not a big deal.

Now that the matter had been settled, Mai Jia and Huang Baiming couldn't stay longer, so they left after drinking a few cups of tea.

After they left, Brigitte Lin finally couldn't help asking Lin Daoqiu.

"Give me a reason."

Brigitte Lin knew that there must be a reason for Lin Daoqiu to say this, he was not that kind of machismo.

Picking up the teacup and taking a sip of tea, Lin Daoqiu smacked his mouth, then put down the cup and said slowly.

"I'm helping you out."

Brigitte Lin didn't understand what Lin Daoqiu meant, she didn't understand what problem the other party wanted to help her solve, and what did it have to do with not getting paid.

Seeing Lin Qingxia's confused expression, Lin Daoqiu explained to her with a smile.

"You should know why no one has asked you to make a movie for so long."

Of course Brigitte Lin knew, it was because her salary was too high.

Since she filmed "Mission Impossible" and "The Mummy", her salary has skyrocketed many times.

When I first met Lin Daoqiu, her salary per film was only NT$100 million, equivalent to about 20 Hong Kong dollars.

But now Lin Qingxia's salary is as high as 50 US dollars, which is more than 300 million Hong Kong dollars.

At this time, the production cost of 300 million yuan, if placed in Xiangjiang, is already at an upper-middle level.

Even if there is a box office guarantee like New Art City, there is no way to invite Brigitte Lin.

It can be said that Brigitte Lin's high salary is restricting her development in Hong Kong film and television industry.

If she only focuses on overseas and does not develop in Xiangjiang, then Lin Qingxia doesn't need to care about these things at all.

But Lin Daoqiu didn't want Brigitte Lin to disappear from Xiangjiang's screen. Wouldn't it be a pity if that happened.

"That's not your fault. If you hadn't asked me to make those two movies, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation."

Brigitte Lin pouted her mouth, expressing her dissatisfaction with Lin Daoqiu.

Although she said so, Brigitte Lin knew very well that being able to act in these two films was an opportunity that no one else could ask for, so how could she really blame Lin Daoqiu.

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault, so if I want to make up for it now, it should be too late."

Although Lin Daoqiu admitted his mistake, he seemed to be very proud.

"Could it be that your solution is to let me not get paid?"

Brigitte Lin gave Lin Daoqiu a blank look. If this is the case, then his solution is really not very good.

"Of course not. If that's the case, then I'd be too lazy."

Lin Daoqiu never thought that it would be too stupid to let Brigitte Lin do her best without getting paid.

No matter how good the relationship between Lin Qingxia and herself is, it is only natural to get money for filming, unless it is just a cameo role.

"Starting from this drama, I plan to let you get a share, and not only you, but also other top stars."

It is definitely not Lin Daoqiu's initiative to let stars participate in the share of the movie without getting paid.

Such a situation happened in Xiangjiang's movie circle in the previous life.

When the salaries of those stars have reached the point where there is no way to increase them, allowing them to participate in the box office share can greatly reduce the pressure on production costs.

If the box office sells well, the stars will get a lot of money, otherwise, they won't get much money.

Lin Daoqiu briefly talked to Brigitte Lin about participating in the sharing.

After listening to Lin Daoqiu's words, Brigitte Lin frowned slightly.

"Letting celebrities participate in the box office share can indeed reduce the pressure on producers, but if the box office doesn't sell well, wouldn't we not get a penny?"

I worked so hard to shoot a few scenes of Yu, but after the movie was finally released, I didn't make any money, not to mention my efforts, and I wasted a lot of time.

Thinking of this, Brigitte Lin felt that it was a bit unreliable to let celebrities participate in the box office share.

If she is allowed to choose, it must be better to get a better salary. As for how much box office will be sold in the future, that is the business of the investor and has nothing to do with her.

"Your thinking is very conservative, but I believe that most people should have the same thinking as you."

Lin Daoqiu didn't mean to force Brigitte Lin to take a share of the box office. This kind of thing is what you want.

Knowing that Lin Daoqiu's proposal was actually for her own benefit, Brigitte Lin nodded and agreed.

"Anyway, if you're idle, you're idle, so let's get a share of the box office according to your wishes."

Now that she had agreed to Mai Jia and Huang Baiming, it was impossible for Brigitte Lin to let Lin Daoqiu lose face because of this matter.

"Actually, there is another way."

Lin Daoqiu said that he only said half of what he said, "The method of splitting the box office and increasing the film salary is actually to help the film reduce the pressure on the production cost. If the film salary is spent on the stars, then why use it to make a movie."

The capital of the later generations entered the entertainment industry in a large scale, and the production costs of movies and TV dramas increased day by day. The most exaggerated increase was the stars' remuneration.

It even appeared at one point that the remuneration of several leading actors already accounted for [-]% of the budget.

The remaining [-]% ​​not only pays salaries to other people, but also has daily expenses.

How can such a film and television drama be produced without special effects and a shoddy plot.

Lin Daoqiu didn't want to see such a situation happen, but unfortunately, he couldn't stop it.

"Anyway, I'm too lazy to think about it. You are responsible for everything. Who made this happen to you."

After Brigitte Lin finished speaking, she quickly picked up the teacup to cover up, because she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Of order, my eldest lady, the younger one will definitely handle this matter properly, don't worry."

Although Brigitte Lin tried her best to hide it, it could be seen from her eyes that she had been trying her best to hide her smile.

　Thank you, I have no chance in this life and see you in the next life, Mua., everyone's big monthly pass!mwah! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

　　
　
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