Chapter 54

If you want to be honored in front of others, you must suffer behind their backs~~

I don't know why, but when several people heard Teacher Qi Hao say he had someone behind him, they all thought of this sentence at the same time.

Pfft!

Our Teacher Qi Hao is definitely not that kind of person; it's all the fault of those media outlets that smeared Teacher Qi Hao a while ago, accidentally leading them astray.

"You know capital? No wonder you started your own studio." Ye Weimin suddenly realized.

One's own failure is certainly terrible, but a friend's success is even more distressing!

Teacher Qi Hao didn't explain, but nodded and said: "I have a friend who wants to invest in a movie for fun. He has quite a bit of money in his hands. He might be interested in a big production and big-themed movie like ours. How much more money is needed now?"

"What does he do?" Chen Kexin definitely had to ask clearly.

"Coal business..." Teacher Qi Hao said bluntly.

"Oh!!!" Chen Kexin and the others looked at each other, suddenly realizing.

So it's a coal boss!

The attitude of directors toward coal bosses can be described as both love and hate.

Coal bosses rarely interfere with the creation of film and television dramas; apart from looking for actresses, they have no other requirements and are very respectful of professionals.

However, they occasionally insert some people in.

The quality of the actresses inserted is hard to describe; after all, the aesthetic taste of coal bosses is unbearable to look at.

"That's fine, twenty million is enough for now; we'll see how things go later." Ye Weimin nodded, approving the coal boss's entry.

Right now, "Bodyguards and Assassins" doesn't lack big capital; it lacks wealthy patrons.

"Okay, the film festival is starting soon, I'll make a call and ask."

Teacher Qi Hao got up and walked quickly to a secluded corner to start making the call; naturally, he was contacting Gao Yang.

This coal boss has a somewhat impatient temperament and has urged Teacher Qi Hao time and again to find him a project.

If it weren't for his daughter being a hostage here with Teacher Qi Hao, he might have already turned hostile.

It is precisely because Gao Yang's daughter, Gao Fei, is an employee of Teacher Qi Hao's studio that Teacher Qi Hao is particularly attentive to finding projects.

Moreover, what Teacher Qi Hao wants is a long-term partnership.

So he doesn't want Gao Yang to be cheated after entering the field.

As for this "Bodyguards and Assassins," even if the box office doesn't explode, it should at least meet the requirements for winning awards.

After all, the films Chen Kexin produces often win awards until his hands go soft.

"Brother Yang, there is a project now. The producer is Chen Kexin, who is the director of "The Warlords" from a while ago. The production manager is Ye Weimin, who directed "Young and Dangerous: The Prequel" and "The Tricky Master" starring Zhou Xingxing. Um, the director is Chen Delin, who directed "The Accidental Spy" starring Jackie Chan..."

Before Teacher Qi Hao finished speaking, Gao Yang shouted excitedly on the other end:

"Invest, invest!"

It felt like wanting to watch a ball game and being dragged directly to the World Cup final.

He had thought Teacher Qi Hao would first give him a small cake to taste.

After all, as an actor by trade, Teacher Qi Hao has no say or connections in the capital circle.

He didn't expect it to be a royal flush right from the start.

"The Warlords," "Young and Dangerous," Jackie Chan... every single one is deafeningly famous.

"Brother Yang, don't get excited yet, there are a few things I need to make clear to you."

"Actually, those directors and producers don't matter; I don't even know what producers and production managers do, but I trust you, brother. If you say it's worth investing in, then it definitely is..."

Gao Yang had calmed down, but his boldness hadn't diminished in the slightest.

"First, Chen Kexin is in this project. This person has some ability, but he is also truly greedy. However, he is only a producer; the director and production manager are others, so there isn't much he can do. I will also have Lao Tian keep an eye on things for you..."

In this day and age, some people live by their faces, and some live by being shameless; Chen Kexin is clearly the latter.

He is famous in the circle for loving to rake in money.

However, "Bodyguards and Assassins" is Chen Delin's life's work of many years, and Ye Weimin is a doer.

On the capital side, there are also Yu Dong and Han Sanping.

Chen Kexin really can't fleece much wool from this movie, which costs only a little over one hundred million.

As for the Central City built for forty million, that is a project managed by the Songjiang Film and Television City.

"I understand, who isn't greedy? Haha!"

Gao Yang was a little touched; Teacher Qi Hao was truly thinking of him.

But the people Teacher Qi Hao comes into contact with and the people he comes into contact with are on completely different levels in terms of greed and boldness.

Coal bosses are never afraid of you being greedy; they are only afraid of you not taking anything.

Of course, the film and television circle is different from his previous industry, and with Teacher Qi Hao helping him keep watch, he can rest even easier.

"Second, the investment for this movie is too high. The total investment exceeds one hundred million, and now you need to invest twenty million. In my personal judgment, the movie might not make much money, but without a big-salary earner like Li Lianjie, it won't lose too much either."

Teacher Qi Hao spoke the truth.

He doesn't have a suitable script on hand, so he doesn't want to miss "Bodyguards and Assassins." He wants to find a new investor for it, but he won't bluff blindly.

"Twenty million, no problem!" Gao Yang agreed without hesitation on the other end.

Compared to spending ten million to invest in an art film with no big stars or famous directors, it's definitely better to invest in such a blockbuster gathered with superstars.

Being able to brag about it later will be nothing short of satisfying.

Ordinary coal bosses might not even find such an opportunity.

As the first investment used for tuition, if he can recoup ten million out of twenty million, Gao Yang wouldn't feel it's a loss.

"Uh, you shouldn't have too high expectations for this movie either. At most, I can say it's not a big disaster, but as for how classic it will be, that's hard to say."

Teacher Qi Hao couldn't help but remind him.

He was afraid Gao Yang would have too high expectations for his first investment, thinking it would be some classic in film history.

"It's fine, it's fine, just watching the excitement is enough."

Coal bosses are just that wealthy and imposing, and they really do like to watch the excitement.

After Teacher Qi Hao picked up the car, Gao Yang even planned to find a place to hold a banquet to celebrate, saying it was a tradition in Shanxi, where not only must there be a banquet, but also fireworks and firecrackers.

Unfortunately, he was rejected by Teacher Qi Hao.

"Third, this movie might not be able to insert anyone; filming starts in June, and the actors are already mostly decided."

"Insert anyone?"

Gao Yang didn't understand.

"Ahem, some investors like to insert relatives, friends... to experience acting."

Teacher Qi Hao didn't say it so explicitly; in fact, it meant inserting little wives, concubines, mistresses four, five, six, seven...

Well, coal bosses: when poor, they cultivate themselves; when rich, they have wives and concubines in droves.

"Ah, no, don't worry. Didn't I say it? Professionals do professional things. With you here, I'm at ease; I will never interfere..."

"Then I have no more problems. However, before investing, Brother Yang, you need to register a company with film and television investment business."

Teacher Qi Hao didn't know if Gao Yang was prepared.

"Oh, just help me register one. Register it in A-Fei's name. You don't need to put up money; I'll give you... let's say 20% in dry shares."

Gao Yang didn't worry much about such trivial matters on his end.

He had enough trust in Teacher Qi Hao.

If Teacher Qi Hao were really to cheat him...

Well, do you think his billions in assets were all dug out pickaxe by pickaxe?

"Brother Yang, that won't do, that won't do."

This money was a bit too hot to handle; Teacher Qi Hao's bottom line was still quite high.

His cooperation with Gao Yang was mainly to hitch a ride into the capital circle and get rid of the situation of relying on drinking and socializing to find resources.

Having this convenience is enough; he really didn't want to earn Gao Yang's money.

Just like "Bodyguards and Assassins," Gao Yang invests twenty million and might lose money, but Teacher Qi Hao's two million salary will arrive on time regardless of whether the investment loses money or not.

Taking this 20% involves too much.

In case Gao Yang wants him to launder gold coins or something... he wouldn't be able to shake it off.

"Just consider it a management fee. I treat you as a brother, don't be a stranger."

Gao Yang was very insistent, even though his act of giving 20% directly seemed very absurd, making one feel uneasy.

Teacher Qi Hao wanted to continue to decline, but Gao Yang had already hung up the phone.

Moreover, there were more and more people at the venue, so it was really not suitable for chatting on the phone.

Teacher Qi Hao had to give up for the time being and go over to synchronize information with Ye Weimin and Chen Kexin.

Don't be hesitant because of twenty million; hurry up and prepare for the start of filming.

Damn it, for a movie with an investment of over one hundred million, having a gap of twenty million requires changing the schedule; does it have to be this torturous?

"The person behind you, without even showing their face, decided to invest?"

Ye Weimin was startled.

Don't look at how many movies have investments of over one hundred million.

In fact, apart from those few large enterprises in the circle, the investment scale of most producers is below ten million.

Taking out twenty million in one go can indeed make money-grubbers' eyes light up.

"My boss is very easy to talk to and indeed has some money in his hands, but this is his first time investing in a movie, so I still need you brothers to help him out, so he can have more confidence in our movie investment, haha..."

There was truth and falsehood in Teacher Qi Hao's words.

The main purpose was to tell Chen Kexin and Ye Weimin that the coal boss has money, but he is not a fool; if you want to continue cooperating in the future, it's best not to be too ruthless.

"Don't worry, don't worry. Does he have this much in assets?"

Ye Weimin crossed his index fingers to gesture, which represents ten; used in this context, it was asking if the coal boss has one billion.

"How would I know that? I have to be careful in front of him. I only know he's doing quite well and is very capable..."

Teacher Qi Hao used the banner to make a tiger skin; he definitely had to raise Gao Yang to a high position.

However, Teacher Qi Hao didn't lie either.

Gao Yang must be very capable to have reached where he is today.

Moreover, he is different from ordinary coal bosses; he looks like the kind of person who can pick up legal weapons and also put down the law to pick up weapons.