Chapter 195 Taking Over the Little Broken Ball
Chapter 195 Taking Over the Little Broken Ball
Media companies flocked to Qin Tian, this rising star in the film and television industry, with various motives.
Some companies hoped to establish a good cooperative relationship with Qin Tian, while others tried to sound him out to see if they could get a hot script from him.
The reason for all of this is simply that Qin Tian is too amazing and too powerful! His record is brilliant, advancing triumphantly all the way, and he has never tasted defeat.
Even more astonishing is that every film he has produced has broken box office records, leaving people speechless.
Because Qin Tian was so outstanding and had no defeats, many people naturally attributed all his achievements to him alone, and few people would think that Wu Jing might also have contributed to it.
Even Wu Jing himself had no objection to this. On the contrary, he felt that it was precisely because of a talented partner like Qin Tian that he was able to achieve success as a director and actor.
As time went by, the banquet gradually quieted down, and many guests left one after another.
In the end, only General Manager Fu of China Film Group and a few key figures remained in the same place.
Among the actresses, Liu Tianxian still stood there gracefully, with her still charming mother-in-law beside her.
Just then, Liu Tianxian, with a touch of shyness yet a generous air, extended an invitation to Qin Tian, expressing her hope that he could take some time to come to her home for dinner.
The mother-in-law nodded knowingly and quickly chimed in, "Yes, Xiao Qin, our fairy often mentions you to me, saying she's quite familiar with you. This is a perfect opportunity to catch up! If you find a suitable script, don't forget to give our fairy a boost!"
The mother-in-law certainly wasn't selling her daughter to become a homewrecker; she simply wanted to make friends.
Faced with the complicated gazes from Boss Yang, Miss Nazha, and others, Qin Tian felt somewhat uneasy, but in the end, he forced a nod to indicate his agreement.
Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Liu Tianxian couldn't help but show her joy, her lips curving upwards to reveal an undisguised smile of delight.
They left.
Qin Tian immediately understood. The strange look in President Fu's expression meant that he had something to discuss with him.
So Qin Tian smiled and suggested, "President Fu, why don't we move to the tea room inside and chat? The environment there is quiet and more suitable for conversation."
President Fu nodded slightly in agreement: "President Qin is too kind. We'll go along with whatever you say!"
After the two men took their seats, President Fu broke the silence first, saying, "President Qin, please allow me to introduce you. This gentleman sitting here is Director Guo Fan. Our China Film Group is currently preparing an important project, which is an adaptation of the famous science fiction novel 'The Wandering Earth' by Liu Cixin."
The copyright to this work is now held by China Film Group Corporation, and we have decided to invite director Guo Fan to direct the film. However, we are currently facing some thorny problems.
Qin Tian readily followed up, asking, "Oh? What kind of question is it?"
President Fu sighed softly, then explained, "China Film Group invested a lot of money in 'The Founding of an Army,' but the final box office results were not ideal, and it was far surpassed by 'Wolf Warrior 2,' which was released at the same time. As a result, the company is experiencing a certain degree of financial shortage..."
Hearing this, Qin Tian was stunned. My pot is still here?
However, he couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, thinking that this was a stroke of good luck, that someone had actually come to him with an opportunity to make money.
Without hesitation, he generously replied, "Mr. Fu, I am truly grateful that you thought of me. Supporting the development of domestic science fiction films is our duty and obligation! Don't let my young age fool you; I've always harbored a deep love for science fiction. Just tell me how much funding you need; as long as the amount is right, no problem!"
After speaking, Qin Tian looked at President Fu and Director Guo Fan with a hearty smile and a firm gaze.
In my heart, I truly believed that the more the better. Ideally, I'd like them all.
After finishing with Qin Tian, as if suddenly struck by a flash of inspiration, he quickly added, "President Fu, Director Guo, I have another idea! Do you think there's a suitable role for Brother Jing in this movie? You know, Brother Jing's appeal in the entertainment industry after 'Wolf Warrior 2' is extraordinary, and with his financial resources, he might even be able to invest some money in us!"
Qin Tian made up his mind that he must bring his sworn brother along to get rich.
Upon hearing this, Guo Fan's previously dull eyes instantly lit up.
After all, their production team is currently a "three-nothing team" - no money, no people, and no fame.
Especially in terms of casting, domestic actors generally avoid films with a science fiction theme.
The main reason for this is that China has never produced a good science fiction film that is both critically acclaimed and commercially successful before, and the market is flooded with a large number of poorly made and bad films.
Furthermore, Guo Fan had not yet made a name for himself in the film and television industry at that time, making it even more difficult to invite talented and famous actors.
"Oh, it would be perfect if President Qin could really invite Mr. Wu Jing to participate in the film! To be honest, we do have a role here that is very suitable for him."
By the way, Mr. Qin, you are not only an investor, but also the best screenwriter in the industry. I just happened to bring the script with me today. Why don't you take a look at it first?
"If you think a particular actor would be suitable for a certain role, or if you know any other excellent actors, please feel free to suggest it," Guo Fan said, looking at Qin Tian with anticipation.
Upon hearing this, Qin Tian was secretly delighted, thinking to himself that there was such an unexpected gain.
However, just as he was about to nod in agreement, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: this first work was almost entirely male characters, with very few female characters having any screen time, and the few scenes they did have were mostly focused on the character played by Zhao Quanmai.
But all the people I know are women, so I don't have any recommendations. I got all excited for nothing.
Guo Fan noticed that Qin Tian was engrossed in studying the script in his hands, his sharp, eagle-like gaze seemingly trying to etch every word into his mind.
Seeing this, Guo Fan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile. He thought to himself, "Hehe, the opportunity has come!" So, he walked towards Qin Tian with light and confident steps.
As he approached, Guo Fan cleared his throat, his face beaming with a warm smile, and said, "President Qin, look at this script, it's so well-written! Let me tell you, there's a role in it that's practically tailor-made for you. I wonder if you'd be interested in playing the male lead?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Tian suddenly raised his head, his face filled with astonishment, his mouth agape as if an egg could fit inside.
"What?! I'm going to play the lead role?" He shook his head instinctively, inwardly groaning: What am I going to do? Although he wasn't averse to acting, he really didn't have the mind for it right now.
However, Guo Fan is not one to give up so easily.
He then launched into a long, enthusiastic praise of the role, describing it in glowing terms, as if Qin Tian would instantly become a world-renowned superstar simply by taking on the part.
Strangely enough, although Qin Tian had no intention of doing so at first, he found himself somewhat tempted by Guo Fan's eloquent and vivid description.
Just then, Wu Jing rushed in.
When he heard that it was to contribute to the country's science fiction films, he immediately expressed his willingness to lower his salary to star in the film.
Moreover, when he learned that Qin Tian would be playing his son in the drama, he was overjoyed, grinning from ear to ear, and even cooperated with Guo Fan to persuade Qin Tian to take the role. He also patted his chest and promised that he would cooperate well in the performance.
And so, with Guo Fan's silver tongue and Wu Jing's enthusiastic encouragement, Qin Tian, who had initially had no interest, finally nodded in agreement in a daze.
Although the basic framework was settled, Qin Tian also made some requests.
The amount of investment is flexible, but the copyright will be shared according to the proportion of investment. Furthermore, Qin Tian has the right of first refusal to invest in subsequent sequels, with no limit on the amount.
To put it bluntly, Qin Tian invests in all the parts that China Film Group doesn't invest in.
(Some investments only involve sharing in box office revenue, while online streaming rights are unrelated. This needs to be discussed.)
They gave Qin Tian money, and they even had to thank him.
It's fate that brings us together year after year, and we learn from our mistakes. Thank you.
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