Chapter 97: Qin Shubao and Zhang Danfeng

The first two agreed.

If the third one didn't agree, it wouldn't make sense no matter what.

Looking at Li Sipin who sat down hurriedly, Li Luo made up his mind that as long as the other party's play wasn't particularly rotten, he would take it together. This trip to get *Ping Zong Xia Ying* could already be considered an unexpected gain.

"Brother Li Luo."

Adjusting his glasses, Li Sipin's tone was slightly faster: "Have you ever heard of the character Qin Shubao?"

"Qin Shubao?"

Li Luo thought for a moment and nodded: "A famous general in the early Tang Dynasty, one of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyange."

"Very good."

Li Sipin clinked glasses with him and nodded repeatedly: "It seems your history is learned well. Unlike them, what I am preparing to film next is not a martial arts drama, it can be considered a historical drama."

"Adapted from the folk story *Sui Tang Yanyi*."

"With the character Qin Shubao as the main perspective, to unfold the magnificent history from the end of the Sui Dynasty to the early Tang Dynasty."

Historical dramas are different from martial arts dramas.

Martial arts dramas, just a name, and you roughly know what's being filmed.

The former is different, so Li Sipin explained patiently to Li Luo what kind of story he was preparing to film next. After all, the other party had to be interested for things to be easy to talk about.

Li Luo nodded constantly, putting on a look of listening carefully.

But in his heart.

Waves were already surging.

According to the time calculation, and the investment scale mentioned by the other party.

There was no doubt it was that drama!

*Ping Zong Xia Ying* was a good drama with exquisite production, receiving quite a few good reviews, but the ratings could only be said to be passable.

And what Li Sipin said was a super hit drama.

Although it was complained about a lot, especially because of special reasons, the war scenes in the drama were filmed extremely shabbily.

But the ratings exploded.

This drama was so popular that if you picked up the remote control and jumped channels, you could see Qin Shubao's figure appearing on TV. It achieved super good results of first place in ratings on multiple provincial stations.

There were many outstanding characters in the drama, but Qin Shubao as the protagonist.

Was definitely the most eye-catching existence.

As long as he took this drama, he would be the one dominating the charts on major TV stations next year and the year after.

"President Li."

After the other party finished speaking, Li Luo pretended to be calm: "Don't know what the name of the drama you mentioned is?"

"*Sui Tang Hero Biography*."

Li Sipin drank the wine in his glass and exhaled alcohol: "I want to invite you to play Qin Shubao. Don't worry, although the people acting with you aren't big names, they are all quite powerful actors."

"The investment is not small, the production is definitely exquisite."

"We have confidence in filming this drama well. How about it, are you interested in joining?"

Adjusting his glasses, he looked at Li Luo full of expectation.

If he agreed to this.

Basically, he could add an insurance policy to the ratings of the new play.

"President Li is so sincere."

Li Luo smiled and nodded slowly: "The story of *Sui Tang Yanyi* is also very exciting, I am naturally interested, but what about the schedule and salary?"

"Hahaha."

Li Sipin patted his thigh self-deprecatingly and hurriedly added: "It's my fault, forgetting such an important thing. The schedule should be around April, and the filming cycle is 3-4 months."

"As for the salary, it's also 45,000 per episode for you."

"How is it?"

When they came, Li Sipin and Ma Zhongjun had already discussed it. Anyway, the schedules didn't conflict, so there was no need to raise the price to snatch people.

Everyone's salary is unified, just give a suitable price.

"Thank you President Li for being able to look up to me."

Li Luo nodded decisively: "I'll take this *Sui Tang Hero Biography*!"

This deal.

Belongs to picking up leaks from each other.

The two looked at each other and showed satisfied smiles.

"President Li."

Seeing the two reach an agreement, Wu Dun walked over carrying his club, looking at Li Sipin with a smile: "How is it, I didn't lie to you, Li Luo is much more cost-effective than Zhao Wenchao now."

No matter what price the other party offered.

It was definitely more cost-effective than the originally scheduled male lead. Zhao Wenchao's TV salary was definitely first-line.

The effect was actually about the same, but it could save hundreds of thousands in expenses.

"Thank you President Wu." Li Sipin laughed and stood up immediately: "Nothing to say, the expenses here tonight are on me."

"Not kind!"

Ma Zhongjun also walked over, poking the golf club dissatisfiedly: "President Li wants to steal my limelight?"

The two fought to say they wanted to treat, Li Luo could only look at them with a smile.

He wasn't stingy.

Eating with Baoqiang, he was duty-bound to pay.

But now he was out playing with these few film company bosses. He only had the part of standing on the side and watching. If he jumped out and said he wanted to pay for the treat, it would be equivalent to slapping them in the face.

"Whoever comes is the same."

Wu Dun raised his wine and smiled, raising it to mid-air: "Let's go, everyone cooperate happily."

"Cooperate happily."

Accompanied by the crisp collision sound, a few people drank it in one gulp.

After the serious business was discussed, the next step was naturally entertainment. A few people competed in golf skills, making the scene bang and bang.

This sport is still very demanding of skills.

Wu Dun, who had been immersed in it for many years, had the best technique. Basically, he could point where to hit within a small range. Li Luo's strength was great, but it was very difficult to control the accurate landing point of the golf ball.

However, happy events make people feel refreshed, and he still played happily.

Now he directly arranged next year's schedule, three plays lined up, arranging from the beginning of the year to the end of the year clearly.

Played for an hour.

Golf came to a temporary end, and the next step was to play golf.

Two thousand yuan in tips were thrown out, and those hot-bodied trainers leaned into the arms of the few pot-bellied bosses one after another.

Although someone helped him pay, Li Luo still resolutely declined Ma Zhongjun's kindness in the expectant eyes of the big-breasted trainer.

Different times, different situations.

That kind of absurd thing in the nightclub before couldn't be done again.

It would undoubtedly receive a reward.

But considering the risk of collapsing, he could only watch the big-breasted trainer twist her full buttocks and walk away in pain.

People outside the circle cannot be touched.

He didn't want to be hammered by someone who didn't know where they came from after a few years.

Just the next day.

Li Luo, who had asked for leave, came to Physician Sunshine by appointment.

The main salary had been negotiated. Next, they just needed to finalize the contract. Accompanied by the legal representative, Li Luo read it once and signed this performance contract in the name of his studio.

In this *Sui Tang Hero Biography* starting filming next year, he would play the role of Qin Shubao.

According to the filming plan, the finished drama is 42 episodes.

As the protagonist running through the whole drama, Qin Shubao's scenes are extremely heavy. According to the content in the script, the number of episodes that can calculate the salary is 36, and the total salary is as high as 1.62 million.

The settlement method is divided into four periods according to convention.

On the day of signing the contract, he would receive a 10% down payment, totaling 162,000 yuan.

On the day of starting filming, when the scenes are half over, and on the day of killing the scene.

Each pays 30%.

This is also a constraint on the actor. If the salary is paid in full at the beginning, don't know what kind of work will be done. This kind of person is not without, and it can also reduce some financial pressure on the investor.

Of course, the contract also has some restrictive clauses.

For example, to maintain body shape.

After all, he is playing a general, and the necessary appearance and physique cannot be less.

Then there is the promotion, confidentiality and other work during the period.

These are all reasonable.

After signing the contract.

Li Luo and a group of executives from Physician Sunshine raised champagne to express congratulations and left many group photos.

The matter is not over yet.

Led by the staff, he cooperated with the measurement of height, leg length, waist circumference, head circumference, arm span, etc. These data all had to be recorded for clothing and props.

As long as it is a slightly larger crew.

But any major supporting role, this set of processes is indispensable.

Unlike group actors.

Their clothing, weapons, and armor all have to be customized according to personal size. To film the drama with texture, you have to do it from small details.

If the clothes worn by the protagonist are loose, baggy, and the size is not suitable.

The level of that drama is also limited.

After finishing all this, the time had reached noon.

A banquet is naturally indispensable!

Looking at the Moutai on the table, Li Luo was in trouble. At this time, the drinking culture was prevalent. If he told others he was afraid of drunk driving, it would be equivalent to telling a joke. There was no such concept at all.

Others have no concept, doesn't mean he isn't afraid.

Fortunately, there was another excuse, and he immediately whispered a few words to Li Sipin.

Li Sipin knew that Ma Zhongjun was also waiting to sign the contract. After all, *Ping Zong Xia Ying* was going to start filming in a month or so. Drinking and going to talk about the contract at this time was indeed a bit unseemly.

So he helped to smooth things over very simply.

The boss had no opinion.

The people below naturally couldn't say anything.

Li Luo used tea instead of wine, and this drinking party was finally eaten happily by both host and guest.

Taking the performance contract and script home and putting them away properly.

He drove the Grand Cherokee to Ciwen Media to discuss the next contract.

Following the secretary to Ma Zhongjun's office, as soon as he entered the door, he saw two bald heads sitting by the coffee table, drinking tea and chatting.

"President Ma."

The female secretary nodded: "Mr. Li Luo is here."

"Good afternoon, President Ma."

Li Luo greeted at the right time.

"Hurry over." Ma Zhongjun first waved with a smile, then signaled to the bald man wearing glasses on the side: "Old He, your male lead is here. If I remember correctly, he is also your junior."

"Oh?"

This Old He adjusted his glasses and raised his head with interest.

"Hello, Senior."

Hearing this sentence, Li Luo naturally climbed up the pole and extended his hand forward: "I am Li Luo, Class 01, Performance Department, Beijing Film Academy."

The suggestion given by Xu Qing at that time was really beneficial.

Even if both sides don't know each other.

As long as they come out of the same mountain, they will bring a bit of closeness when talking.

"Really a junior."

The latter also stood up and shook his hand gently: "I am He Qun, Class 78 Undergraduate, Art Department."

Old senior, Li Luo hurriedly admired a few sentences.

But those were all polite words.

"This senior of yours is a well-known art director, *Yellow Earth* is his representative work." Ma Zhongjun scratched his bald head and continued to introduce: "*Ping Zong Xia Ying* is directed by Director He."

"It just so happens that he has something to do at the company today, so let you two meet and chat."

*Yellow Earth*, Li Luo had an impression of this.

Why an art director would change to be a director, he didn't care at all.

Just knowing the other party was a director was enough!

Wasn't Zhang Yimou also starting from a photographer? Capable people always want to try other things.

*Yellow Earth* as a film work marking the true rise of the fifth-generation directors, and also one of the representative works of well-known alumni, he had observed this film several times when analyzing films at school.

Immediately from the art aspect, he slapped a few flattery.

Relevant analysis, the school's textbooks all had it.

Just take a few points out, and he could easily scratch the other party's itch.

In fact, He Qun was a bit dissatisfied. It was said to be an online vote, but the main investor wanted to set the male lead behind his back.

Although he knew he couldn't beat the investor, there would always be some unpleasant emotions.

But now, firstly, it was a junior.

Secondly.

It was indeed praised in place.

Those negative emotions quickly dissipated.

He Qun was not a big director who could drag investors around, it was his first time directing a martial arts drama. Now the person found by the investor had no problems, he could only accept this matter calmly.

Life cannot resist.

Just be happy.

Seeing Li Luo chatting happily with He Qun, Ma Zhongjun also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

He could force a cow to drink water.

But if the cow did it reluctantly, it would damage his own interests.

Being able to cooperate in unison.

For him, it was naturally extremely good.

After a few people chatted for more than ten minutes, He Qun stood up to say goodbye.

The legal representative quickly entered the field with various documents, and Li Luo officially finalized the performance contract with Ma Zhongjun.

This kind of thing cannot be discussed in front of the director.

After all, to put it plainly.

In most cases, the director is just a worker. Sometimes the money they get is even less than the male and female leads. How much money each actor can get is more or less a secret.

Sometimes actors really want to win a role and are willing to lower their salary.

This situation.

Must be strictly confidential.

Otherwise, it will affect the price of taking plays later.

Conversely, there will also be actors who buy news to falsely brag about their salary. Originally only taking 30,000, but bragging to 50,000 per episode.

Can raise the status, and can also save face.

Maybe they will meet some investors who don't know the industry, and they will really give it according to that price.

Compared with *Sui Tang Hero Biography*.

The number of episodes of *Ping Zong Xia Ying* is slightly less, only 35 episodes.

The scenes calculating the salary are 30 episodes.

Totaling 1.35 million.

After seeing the contract clearly, Li Luo signed his name solemnly. In just one day, after Qin Shubao, he successfully locked in the role of Zhang Danfeng.

Wu Dun's side is not counted for now.

His pre-tax income for next year has already reached 2.97 million.

Not to mention far away.

Just today, he could receive 297,000.

After signing the contract.

It was the same process as the morning, measuring body data.

At Ciwen Media, Li Luo could barely control his emotions. After sitting back in the car, he couldn't close his mouth with a smile. After the money was fully received next year, he would buy a few more houses.

It's hard to be poor in this life.

I made money!

Made money!

I don't know how to spend it.

I bought a Nokia with my left hand, and a Motorola with my right hand.

Tonight's wine cannot be escaped, taking a taxi home is the most stable. Humming a little tune whose name he didn't know, Li Luo shook his head and stepped on the accelerator, and the vehicle quickly drove toward the Beiying residential area. ===== CHAPTER 98 =====

There was no escaping the drinking tonight, so taking a taxi home was the safest bet; humming a little tune whose name he didn't know, Li Luo shook his head and tapped the accelerator, the vehicle quickly driving toward the Beijing Film Academy residential area.