Chapter 236: Agreement on Cooperation

Chen Mo understood Chen Rong's concerns and quickly stopped Da Fei.

"Da Fei, Mr. Chen doesn't want to speak, which is natural for his reasons; I was just asking casually, nothing serious."

Turning to Chen Rong, Chen Mo continued, "Mr. Chen, the revenue split you just proposed seems a bit low to me.

This film, although we didn't hire many stars besides Long Wei, is flawless in production; I spent nearly ten million on production costs.

How about this: I won't ask for much more, just add another twenty percent for me!"

Adding twenty percent means Xinbao Distribution gets fifty percent in the first week, forty percent in the second week, and only thirty percent thereafter.

If we also include the fifteen percent distribution fee, Xinbao Distribution and Chen Mo's share are basically a fifty-fifty split.

Chen Rong furrowed his brows.

This revenue split is too high.

Although Xin Ji's split is a bit higher than this, that's Xin Ji.

Besides Xin Ji, no other film production company has ever secured this box‑office share.

"Mo Ge, twenty percent is too much; I can add another ten percent for you.

Our chain also needs costs."

Chen Mo shook his head, "I said twenty percent, and that's twenty percent.

But, Mr. Chen, rest assured, I won't let you lose out."

"First, besides the heist of the cash‑transport vehicle as a gimmick, there's another gimmick: Long Wei is giving up the leading man role for the first time to play the villain."

"Long Wei plays the villain?" Chen Rong exclaimed. The roles in the script hadn't been matched to actors, and Chen Rong hadn't expected this at all.

"Exactly," Chen Mo said with a confident smile, "Isn't it surprising? I think most audiences on Gangdao will be very surprised. This gimmick isn't smaller than the heist, right?"

"But even so, the box office won't increase much," Chen Rong persisted without relenting.

Chen Mo continued, "Besides that, I'll also step in to promote for you.

However, your promotional focus is usually before the film's release, whereas my promotion will be after the release.

I can guarantee that the box office in the second and third weeks won't be far worse than the first week."

"Additionally, I have no channels abroad; I can let you handle the overseas distribution, and you get thirty percent of the revenue, how about that?"

Chen Rong's brows gradually relaxed.

Chen Mo's post‑release promotion might be dismissed, but handing over overseas distribution to him changes things.

Box office in places like Wan Island and Southeast Asia combined far exceeds local Gangdao box office, and thirty percent of that revenue is a huge sum.

By that calculation, they don't earn a small amount.

In fact, even if Chen Mo does nothing and merely insists on an extra twenty percent, Chen Rong would still agree.

Because his two cinemas are on Chen Mo's turf, and Xin Ji's strength isn't much greater than Chen Mo's, they wouldn't clash with him over this money.

But now that Chen Mo has set the condition, they accept it willingly.

"Here's to a pleasant cooperation!" Chen Rong raised his glass and toasted Chen Mo.

Chen Mo likewise lifted his glass and clinked it with Chen Rong's.

"Pleasant cooperation!"

The most important box‑office split has been settled, and the release schedule and screening slots are much simpler.

After just a few words, both sides reached an agreement.

After the business talk, Da Fei immediately ordered his subordinates to bring the girls in.

Soon, Da Fei's subordinates—Yong Yi, Fei Fei, Man Yu, and Li Ti, the four top girls—entered.

However, Chen Mo and Chen Rong were not interested in these four top girls.

Although their looks and figures were decent, and each possessed a unique skill.

But what status do Chen Mo and Chen Rong have!

Chen Rong, as a cinema chain owner and one of its founders, can reach any female star; he wouldn't settle for a few hostess girls.

Chen Mo need not be mentioned; his own women are each stunning, not inferior to female stars.

In the end, those four top girls turned out to be cheap compared to the few subordinates Chen Rong brought.

That night, Chen Mo returned home, and Gang Sheng and Qiu Di were already waiting for him on the bed.

Chen Mo immediately went to the bathroom and washed away the alcohol smell.

After showering, Chen Mo dove into the covers, turned into an old yellow ox, and began tilling his own land.

He farmed continuously for two hours, tilling both of his plots once.

After the exercise, Qiu Di traced circles on Chen Mo's chest with her fingers.

"Mo Ge, can we also go out to work?"

Chen Mo glanced at Qiu Di, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why the sudden desire to work outside?"

"There's no suddenness," Qiu Di pursed her lips, "I've wanted to work outside for a long time. Being idle all day is so boring!"

Chen Mo turned to the other side and asked Gang Sheng, "What about you, want to work?"

"I'm fine with anything, I'll follow your lead."

Gang Sheng wasn't in any hurry to go out to work.

She originally came to Gangdao only to stay with relatives, with no intention of making big money.

Now she has food, shelter, and money to shop; she spends her days at home taking classes and doing chores.

That kind of life is pretty good.

Hearing Gang Sheng's answer, Chen Mo realized that his earlier idea of grooming her into a big sister figure was completely wrong.

Deep down, Gang Sheng is a gentle, tranquil little wife.

Chen Mo looked back at Qiu Di and asked, "How's your English coming along? If you want to work, poor English won't do."

"No problem already!" Qiu Di said proudly, "We've been studying with A Min for so long, we've already learned."

A Min said, "My and Gang Sheng's current English level has already caught up to ordinary university students!"

"Is that so?" Chen Mo was somewhat surprised.

After thinking about it, it also seemed normal.

After all, they initially only studied English and math, but when they couldn't grasp math, they focused solely on English.

Over half a year, with the teacher personally tutoring them, reaching this level in English is also normal.

How about this: I'm going to Meiliguo next month; you two come with me. Then I'll check your English level, and after we return I'll arrange a job for you. How does that sound?

Meiliguo? Can we go too?

Both Gang Sheng and Qiu Di came from the mainland to Gangdao.

In this era, many people aspire to go to Meiliguo.

Upon hearing they could go to Meiliguo, even the usually quiet Gang Sheng became somewhat excited.

Seeing the two girls' reactions, Chen Mo calmly said, "What's there that we can't go? In the coming days I'll have someone handle the paperwork for you; then we'll go together."

To profit from the stock crash, the only truly crucial day is Black Monday.

The rest of the time can naturally be spent wandering around.

Over the past half year, Gang Sheng and Qiu Di have basically visited all the major malls in Gangdao; taking them out to see the world wouldn't be bad.

As for the other few women, they each have their own things to do; whether they go or not doesn't matter, so we won't bring them this time.