Chapter 222

"But Director Qin, lend me your veteran crew members."

"Sure, but they're not easy to manage."

"No problem, I'll go get on my knees and beg them."

Qin Yu "..."

After settling the matter, Xu Zhen left happily, also making a firm resolve in his heart that they must step up for this year's Spring Festival box office season.

Otherwise, the title of fake director would be firmly pinned on him.

After Xu Zhen left, Zhao Liying was also sighing inwardly.

The atmosphere at Qin Yun Culture Company was truly lively, much more vibrant than other entertainment companies.

And all of this was because of the person in front of her.

Opposite her, Qin Yu looked at Zhao Liying, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he said.

"Has the little round face figured it out?"

Zhao Liying "..."

She originally thought Qin Yu would change a bit after becoming a big director, but she didn't expect him to still be like this.

You're the little round face, your whole family are little round faces.

In the past, she could still talk back, but now she needed a favor from him.

She could only glare at Qin Yu.

"Director Qin, stop talking, I agree to the matter we discussed earlier, I'll put my studio under Qin Yun Culture."

"Thirty percent of the shares only requires two million."

Two million was merely symbolic; Zhao Liying didn't want to ask for much.

Otherwise, even if her studio only had her alone, it would be worth at least nine figures.

Thirty percent of the shares should be worth at least twenty or thirty million.

Not to mention her net worth had recently risen quite a bit due to the influx of capital.

But it seemed she had underestimated Qin Yu's shamelessness.

This guy didn't even want to pay the two million...

"Two million~ But Qin Yu Culture has no money right now."

"..."

"Shameless!!!" Seeing Qin Yu looking troubled, Zhao Liying really wanted to jump up and hit his knees.

Qin Yun Culture has no money?

You're kidding me.

The shares sold for 1.5 billion.

Recently, The Matrix had a box office of 1.4 billion.

Alright, even if The Matrix's box office hasn't been settled yet.

Then what about Tang Tan?

Tang Tan also had a box office of over 700 million, you're fooling a ghost.

"Why are you looking at me?" Qin Yu spread his hands, looking helpless.

"Really no money, Zhou Pangzi spent 100 million buying these five floors, and Xu Zhen's side will take another 20 to 30 million."

"Right, our Qin Yun Culture is preparing to make a TV drama to test the waters, that'll also take 20 to 30 million."

"And we still owe the bank quite a bit."

"How about you lend me some?"

"..."

Zhao Liying thought to herself, "I'll lend you a hammer, do you want it or not?"

Even so, she didn't believe Qin Yu had no money; he absolutely had money.

"Director Qin, then how much is in the company account? You don't mean to not pay a single cent, do you."

Zhao Liying said through gritted teeth.

"Bai Bai, how much money is left in the company account?"

Bai Lu was secretly laughing, but when she saw Qin Yu call on her, she paused and said.

"There's still one million left?"

Qin Yu frowned and asked further.

"Think about it carefully~"

Hearing this, Bai Lu was speechless.

Isn't the boss going too far, not even giving one million?

She's a popular young flower, after all.

Her popularity is good, and her public favorability is quite nice too.

Freeloading off her like this isn't good, right.

"Right, there was another expenditure today that I didn't account for, so there's less than 500,000 left."

"Um, Liying, there's only 500,000 left. How about you wait, and we'll discuss it again after The Matrix's box office comes in."

Zhao Liying clenched her fists tightly.

Me?

Zhao Liying.

A popular young flower.

Five hundred thousand!

Qin Yu, are you trying to kill me?

I get more than this just attending an event.

Fine.

You're ruthless!

Freeloading off me, just you wait.

"Then five hundred thousand."

"Liying, maybe you should think it over again. Actually, I..."

"No need to consider it, Director Qin, sign the contract."

Zhao Liying wasn't stupid; by the time the money from The Matrix was in hand, the opportunity would probably be long gone.

Right now, there were far too many people keeping an eye on Qin Yun Culture, especially those who wanted to get in.

But she made a mental note of this debt against Qin Yu.

"Alright. Go find Zhou Pang."

"Goodbye, Director Qin."

"Goodbye."

Before leaving, Zhao Liying glared fiercely at Qin Yu, then turned and left.

The door had barely closed before Bai Lu couldn't hold it in anymore.

She laughed so happily.

"Boss, you're too wicked, only giving her five hundred thousand. That's one and a half million less. Look how mad you made Sister Liying."

"..."

"I even suspected she was going to jump up and hit you!"

Qin Yu pinched Bai Lu's little face.

"One and a half million is still money. This much is enough for you to eat pilaf for a lifetime."

"Haven't you heard Richest Man Li say, money is all saved up."

"..."

"He never said such a thing." Bai Lu muttered in a low voice.

"Alright, let's go home. Today we made over a million for free, plus a popular young flower." Qin Yu stood up, his face full of smiles.

"Bai Lu, make a couple more dishes."

"Okay!"

……

On the other side.

Across the ocean.

The Matrix had already been promoting in North America for several days.

The results were actually quite good; after all, Qin Yu was no nobody. Last year's Now You See Me had nearly a hundred million dollars in box office in Mi Guo.

That was no small amount.

Many Mi Guo people had a deep impression of Qin Yu.

Not only because Qin Yu was a director, but later it was dug up that he was also the screenwriter and the lead actor.

Writing, directing, and starring himself, brimming with talent.

This was exactly what Hua Na focused on promoting.

Shaping Qin Yu into a genius director.

Many film fans were very interested.

This was also a Mi Guo tradition; they really liked geniuses, even those with eccentricities.

Many were like Qiao Busi.

Many Mi Guo people worshipped him, even feeling his paranoia was endearing.

Geniuses all have little quirks; otherwise, why call them geniuses.

……

Hua Na headquarters.

For the midnight premiere, Hua Na had specially held a meeting.

Inside the conference room.

Jiefu sat at the head, looking at the Hua Na crowd and asked.

"You've all seen The Matrix, right."

Hearing this, the executives present felt somewhat awkward; that's right, they had all seen it.

How to put it.

Good.

Exceptionally good.

Much better than Pacific Rim.

As veteran film industry professionals, they weren't blind.

Right now, The Matrix hadn't even finished its run in Hua Guo, yet after over twenty days, it was almost on par with their Pacific Rim.

Yesterday, The Matrix had a box office of twenty-seven million, Pacific Rim thirty million.

Less than three million difference.

One had to remember it had already been showing for twenty-three days.

Simply outrageous.

Fortunately, they hadn't released it at the same time, otherwise, they would have lost their shirts.

Everyone looked at Qiaosen, who sat to the side resting with his eyes closed; this guy had saved them once.

"Shidifu, what do you think."

Shidifu, the head of the production department, was somewhat at a loss for words.

Damn it.

Blushing terribly; after all, he had been vehemently opposed before.

But he wasn't stupid; as a Hua Na elite, he could bend and stretch.

Moreover, since Hua Na was already collaborating with Qin Yu anyway, he would just pretend the previous incident never happened.

"Mr. Jiefu, I think we should go negotiate with the theater chains again."

"Two thousand premiere screens is too few."

Shidifu looked extremely excited.

"I've seen The Matrix; Qin is a true genius, an absolute film genius. We should maintain a good relationship with him."

"Although The Matrix still has a few hours before it premieres, I am confident it will achieve great results."

"Also…"

Shidifu continued.

"I heard Qin refused to come to Mi Guo for the roadshow. This won't do; Qin must come. Let's not forget The Matrix has more; this is only the first film."

"What happens next? Are we going to hand it over to someone else? Let Qin Yu come to Mi Guo, come to Hao Lai Wu."

"Let Hua Na become Qin's friend. Hua Na was the earliest film company to enter Hua Guo; we have good credibility and friendship."

"I believe as long as we show sincerity, Qin won't refuse."

"And as the head of Hua Na's production department, I am duty-bound!"

After Shidifu finished speaking, the entire conference room was dead silent; even the sound of everyone's breathing could be heard.

The executives present looked at Shidifu with rather strange eyes.

Surprised, odd, admiring, and disdainful.

If they remembered correctly, just half a month ago, this guy had strongly opposed cooperating with Qin Yun Culture during a meeting.

He even proposed going head-to-head against The Matrix in Hua Guo.

His face full of arrogance.

He completely looked down on Qin Yu and his The Matrix, even thinking they were just opportunists.

Now actually...

shit.

Steve, you are truly shameless.

Even Jason, who was always very composed, opened his eyes and glanced at Steve.

It seemed as if he was reacquainting himself with Warner's head of production.

Jeff, on the other hand, was very pleased to hear this from his seat up above.

As an absolute top executive of Warner, Steve was very qualified.

Shameless?

That is essential for an elite.

A man who can bend and stretch is a true man.

"Steve put it very well. What do you all think?"

Hearing Jeff's words, the executives present would be absolute idiots if they still didn't understand.

Mr. Steve had just given them a live demonstration.

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"BOSS, I agree with Mr. Steve. Qin is indeed a genius. I suggest investing another three million as promotional funds."

"Yes, BOSS, Warner has always valued talent. I'm willing to go to Huaguo with Steve."

"..."

"I agree. I suggest contacting the theaters immediately. I believe The Matrix will bring us unimaginably rich profits."

"That's right. America is already curious about Huaguo's kung fu. The fight scenes in The Matrix are spectacular. I believe they'll fall in love with it."

"..."

"..."

The executives present started bragging away.

It had to be said that anyone who could reach a top executive position at Warner was highly proficient in blowing hot air.