China Entertainment: Sister, I don’t want to work hard anymore

Chapter 99: Big stars arrive to prepare for the new drama "Northern Ireland"!
Zhu Zhibin touched his bald head and said with emotion: "Mr. Hui, I didn't expect that you could consider things so thoughtfully at such a young age. It's really not easy."

"As for the relationship between us brothers, just tell us directly what you plan to do."

"As long as you need me, just ask, don't treat me like an outsider!"

Seeing that Zhu Zhibin answered so readily, Chu Hui did not hide it and said bluntly: "Mr. Zhu, the investment in my new play will be much larger than the last one."

Zhu Zhibin was mentally prepared and replied with a smile: "That's natural. You are a famous person now. Your salary alone is not the same."

"And your script, as long as the quality remains similar to the previous one, the price will definitely rise with the tide."

"However, you can't be too impatient and be cautious."

"After all, caution can sail the ship of ten thousand years. It's never a bad thing to be cautious."

"So Mr. Hui, my personal suggestion is that we try to control the production cost within 1500 million, which is safer.

"In this way, you can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat."

Fan Bingbing said to Chu Hui: "Mr. Hui, can I have the honor to see your new script?"

But this time Chu Hui was going to transform into a director, as well as being a screenwriter and starring role. Zhu Zhibin was worried that Chu Hui wouldn't be able to cope with it, so he was still a little worried.

Hearing Chu Hui's words, Fan Bingbing was not too surprised and replied calmly: "It's okay, Mr. Hui, I came today mainly because I want to make you a friend."

Zhu Zhibin took the script and said: "Sure, I'll go back first and give you an answer in a few days. Let's talk later."

"Okay, Mr. Zhu, I'll give it to you."

"My script has just been printed and is still warm. You can take it back and read it first. You can weigh it and see how much it will cost. We will have a meeting to discuss it then."

"Yes! Just wait a moment!"

Unlike most of the actresses Chu Hui knows, Fan Bingbing is obviously much more glamorous and beautiful, and she does have the air of a big star.

If Chu Hui himself doesn't plan to be a director, Zhu Zhibin plans to invest more, even if he doesn't invest 1000 million, at least 500 million, there is still no pressure.

Because there were so many people asking him to cooperate during this period, Chu Hui basically pushed and pushed as he could, and he couldn't agree to anything for a while.

After a wave of business exchanges, Fan Bingbing also explained his intention to Chu Hui.

"Besides, we already have a candidate, so I'm sorry, but I'm afraid... we won't be able to cooperate this time."

With that said, Chu Hui took out a script of "Yanjing Love Story" from the drawer and handed it to Zhu Zhibin.

Fan Bingbing came to visit Chu Hui this time. In addition to wanting to make friends with Chu Hui, he also wanted to discuss cooperation with Chu Hui.

Fan Bingbing took over the script, and before he could be happy, Chu Hui suddenly changed the subject:
"But Mr. Fan, let me tell you the truth, the role of the heroine Shen Bing is not suitable for you."

It turns out that since "The Age of Naked Wedding" became popular, news that Chu Hui had set up a studio and prepared a new drama had long spread in the circle.

This was the first time that Chu Hui met the big star Fan Bingbing in real life.

Chu Hui thought about it and said, "Mr. Zhu, it's hard to say about the cost now."

After all, no one wants to watch helplessly as their hard-earned money is wasted.

Not long after Zhu Zhibin was sent away, Fan Bingbing, accompanied by his manager Mu Xiaoguang, came to Chu Hui's studio.

Although she answered readily, Chu Hui was worried that the plot of the play would be plagiarized or leaked, so she asked her assistant to give her a script for the heroine Shen Bing.

"We have a long way to go. It doesn't matter if we don't cooperate this time. If there is a suitable female lead for me next time, you can't forget to inform me in advance."

Seeing Fan Bingbing being so open-minded, Chu Hui couldn't help but look at her with admiration and replied with a smile: "Okay, no problem!"

"As long as there is a heroine suitable for you, I will definitely notify you as soon as possible."

Chu Hui did not cooperate with Fan Bingbing this time, mainly because of cost issues.

For an A-list female star like Fan Bingbing, the salary for filming an episode of a TV series is usually at least 10 yuan. The drama "Yanjing Love Story" has 30 episodes. If Chu Hui chooses to cooperate with her, her salary alone will cost about three to four million.

Chu Hui's own salary is over one million by any calculation. Add in Fan Bingbing's salary, and the male and female lead's salary alone accounts for about 500 million.

As the old saying goes, good news should not flow to outsiders.

The heroine Shen Bing is such a lovable character, but Chu Hui himself is still selfish.

Chu Hui was not willing to let other female stars play the role of Shen Bing. He wanted to sign a new person himself and let his own artists play the role.

In Chu Hui's view, using a newcomer to play the heroine is first of all cheap and can reduce costs.

The second is the newcomer signed by his studio. After Chu Hui made her famous, he could also let her help him make money.

That afternoon.

Xiao Zheng also flew to Yanjing from Jiangsu and came to Chu Hui's studio to discuss signing a contract with Chu Hui.

Chu Hui saw that Xiao Zheng was so thoughtful and came all the way to Yanjing to cooperate with him. Not only did he not look down on the other party, he received her very politely.

Xiao Zheng also came prepared. He took the agreement drawn up by the publishing house in advance and showed it to Chu Hui.

After some discussions, Chu Hui finally reached a cooperation agreement with Xiao Zheng’s publishing house for a 9% royalty.

Because "The Age of Naked Marriage" was a script written by Chu Hui, when he first wrote it, he never thought about publishing it.

Therefore, Chu Hui also handed over the task of adapting the script into a novel to Xiao Zheng and her Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House.

After sending Xiao Zheng away, Chu Hui picked up the phone again and made a call to Wang Lina, the former class teacher in the drama.

In fact, before the studio was established, Chu Hui also called Wang Lina and invited her to attend the opening of his studio.

But Wang Lina declined Chu Hui's invitation citing work reasons.

Chu Hui reflected for a moment, maybe he wasn't good at being sociable, and he never gave her any gifts when he was in school.

Since graduation, Chu Hui, who was not doing well in life, had never visited her, and was even too embarrassed to make a phone call.

This time Chu Hui called Wang Lina and made it clear to her that he was going to visit her at her home.

This time Chu Hui contacted his head teacher Wang Lina. In addition to repaying his teacher's kindness, he also thought about returning to his alma mater to select actors.

He established a good relationship with his head teacher, Wang Lina, and had someone in the school speak for him. When Chu Hui went there, there was no one there to receive him, and he couldn't even get a cup of hot tea.

Wang Lina was very happy when she received the call from Chu Hui, and agreed to Chu Hui's visit.

The next day, morning.

This day is Saturday.

Chu Hui, accompanied by his assistant Xiaoli, went to Wang Lina's house.

Seeing Chu Hui and his assistant carrying large and small packages of gifts, Wang Lina smiled and said: "Chu Hui, the teacher is very happy that you can come to see the teacher. There is no need to bring so many gifts."

Chu Hui smiled and replied: "I want it. I haven't seen the teacher for so long. If I come empty-handed, I will be embarrassed to see you."

After a few pleasantries.

Chu Hui also chatted with Wang Lina about his career plans and plans.

When she learned that Chu Hui was planning to go back to her alma mater to select actors for her next play, Wang Lina was also very pleased and said with a smile: "The teacher is really happy to see your growth and progress."

"In the past, you were proud of the school. From now on, our school will be proud of successful alumni like you."

(End of this chapter)