Huayu started from the fairy sword

Cao Jun didn't hide it either, and directly told Xu Zheng that filming a sequel to "On the Journey" was already on the agenda.

If there is no accident, the sequel of "People on the Journey" will start filming in the first half of next year and is expected to be released in December next year.

Seeing that Cao Jun and Xu Zheng were discussing business matters, little Tao Hong dragged Zeng out of the living room and asked the two brothers to have a secret chat in the dining room.

Xu Zheng was afraid that Cao Jun would not take him to play this time, so he took the initiative to ask Cao Jun to join him. He also said that as long as he can participate in the sequel of "On the Journey", it doesn't matter if the salary is less.

Cao Jun asked with great interest: "Old Xu, how much is your salary for making a movie now?"

Xu Zheng said frankly: "It's hard to say, some gave me 300 million, some gave me 200 million, and some gave me 100 million, but that's not the point,"

"The key point is whether the script is good, whether the production team is reliable, and the salary is second..."

Xu Zheng knew very well that what he lacked now was an opportunity, and he had already considered it. When the time came, he would become a film director by himself like Cao Jun, directing and acting on his own.

You know, Xu Zheng also worked as a director before, and the directors of the TV series "Li Wei as an Official 2" are him and Chen Jialin.

In Xu Zheng's opinion, being a director is not difficult, and the barrier to entry is quite low. Anyone can be a director.

Of course, there is a big gap between directors and directors.

And a director like Cao Jun, although he has no technical content, and his skills are so-so, but he has a commercial vision and knows what to shoot. A director who can be popular is also hard to come by.

At least so far, the two films "On the Journey" and "A Little Thing of First Love" directed by Cao Jun have both successfully exceeded [-] million.

Cao Jun was very interesting, and he didn't want to treat Xu Zheng badly, so he said to Xu Zheng: "Old Xu, why don't you do this, don't ask for a salary, I will give you a box office dividend,"

Xu Zheng wanted to tell Cao Jun a long time ago, but he was afraid that Cao Jun would think him greedy, so he was too embarrassed to speak up, so he hurriedly said, "Okay, how much do you plan to give me?"

Cao Jun thought for a while and said, "Old Xu, I think so. Our first film "People on the Journey" has already had a good reputation at the box office."

"The sequel of the second part has the mass base of the first part. As long as the quality can be guaranteed, the box office will definitely not be bad. I conservatively estimate that there will be 5 million..."

Hearing Cao Jun's words, Xu Zheng obviously didn't believe it, and asked in disbelief: "5 million? You dare to think too much. I think it would be good if the sequel could have two or three hundred million."

Cao Jun said unhappily: "Don't interrupt, let me finish talking, and then you make a choice,"

Xu Zheng didn't dare to make a mistake, so he nodded hurriedly: "Okay, you go ahead, keep talking, I'll listen."

"According to my own budget, our investment in the sequel should be within 5000 million,"

"I'll give you a salary of 300 million yuan. This 300 million yuan salary is considered to be your investment. As long as the box office can reach 5 million yuan, you will definitely be able to make a steady profit. If you can reach [-] million yuan, then you can earn a lot of money." Twenty million..."

Xu Zheng is obviously tempted, that's true, under normal circumstances, as long as the sequel of "People on the Journey" is not too bad, with Cao Jun's box office appeal, coupled with the IP effect of "People on the Journey", the box office will definitely Not bad.

Cao Jun said earnestly: "Old Xu, don't think I'm taking advantage of you. Let me tell you the truth, the box office of my sequel will definitely explode, and it will definitely make you a lot of money."

"Mr. Huang, you also know him. He invested in the two films I made, "A Little Thing of First Love" and "On the Journey". He also made a lot of money, not to mention a lot, tens of millions for sure There is,"

"I won't say anything superfluous, you are a smart person, you know what I said is not a lie,"

Xu Zheng was also very happy, and said with emotion: "I know, I know, I will have meat to eat with you, and I will listen to you, so it's settled,"

On the other side, little Tao Hong has not been idle, and has been doing ideological work for Zeng Li as someone who has been there.

"Sister, there is no man in the world who is careless. As long as you don't bring the outside woman home, it is the greatest respect for you..."

After so many years in the materialistic entertainment circle, Zeng Li is not an ignorant rookie, and he naturally understands the rules of this circle.

Therefore, even if Zeng Li didn't agree with Xiao Tao Hong's opinion, he didn't argue with her.

11 pm.

Ziyu Villa.

Cao Jun asked Zeng Li: "What are you talking about with Miss Tao Hong at night? Have you been talking for so long?"

Zeng Li replied with a smile: "I didn't talk about anything, just let me turn a blind eye and close my eyes, so as not to affect you stealing food outside."

Cao Jun asked in disbelief: "Really? Did she tell you this?"

Zeng Li smiled and nodded: "Yes, she also said a lot, tell me frankly, did you do something to be sorry for me, and you asked her to tell me this because you were afraid that something would happen?"

Cao Jun said angrily and amusedly: "How is it possible? I haven't talked to her much. Every time I go to their house, I always talk to Lao Xu. Besides, why would I tell her this?"

Zeng Li said with a smile: "Then tell me, did you steal food outside? As long as you tell the truth, I can forget the past."

Cao Jun hesitated, feeling that Zeng Li was fishing, but he only hesitated for a second, then said: "No, you don't want to think about stories,"

Zeng Li obviously didn't believe it, and then asked: "Really?"

Cao Jun felt a little guilty, but still bit the bullet and replied: "Really not."

Since Cao Jun didn't admit it, Zeng Li couldn't ask further, because it was unnecessary, so he didn't say anything more.

In the next two days, Cao Jun met with Wang Baoqiang again to discuss with him about the cooperation of the sequel of "On the Journey".

Cao Jun knew very well that the success of "On the Journey" is inseparable from the wonderful cooperation of Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang, the gold medal partners.

Therefore, Cao Jun didn't have a small belly, and he had too much trouble with Wang Baoqiang, and gave Wang Baoqiang a box office of 300 million. He also suggested that Wang Baoqiang use his salary to invest in the sequel of "People on the Journey" and participate in box office dividends.

Although Wang Baoqiang looks stupid, he is still very shrewd in his bones. Cao Jun's ability to do this is already the best of benevolence.

Moreover, Wang Baoqiang also heard before that Huang Lei invested in two films with Cao Jun and made tens of millions, so he inevitably had thoughts in his heart.

Seeing Cao Jun being so generous this time, Wang Baoqiang was also very touched when he offered to share the box office dividends. He felt that this brother was worth paying, so he said straightforwardly: "Director Cao, I believe in you, and I will spare time to cooperate with your filming!"

"Okay, when the start-up time is confirmed, I will notify you as soon as possible!"