Chapter 1807

"Leader, you've misunderstood." Zhou Andong's expression was very serious: "How could I not believe your words."

Jiang Minghua was very helpless: "Liu Yahang's older brother, Liu Yazhou, and I are not only university classmates, but also classmates at the Party School."

Zhou Andong was truly surprised, but the smile on his face became much more sincere; this was indeed one of his own.

"Leader!"

Since he knew this was truly one of his own and not that Jiang Minghua had some ulterior motive, Zhou Andong felt his whole body relax.

He already had enough trouble; if he had to add a Jiang Minghua to the mix, it would really be enough to give him a headache, so it was fortunate that he was one of his own.

"Let me introduce you, this is my wife, Jian Qiu."

"Comrade Jian Qiu, hello."

Jiang Minghua shook hands with Jian Qiu and then looked at Zhou Andong: "I say, Comrade Andong, you really are quite blessed to be able to marry such a beautiful young lady."

"That's right." Zhou Andong smiled proudly: "I must have accumulated great virtue in my past life."

Jiang Minghua laughed heartily and checked the time: "Time is limited, so I'll get straight to the point. Does Future Culture have a film and television department?"

"Yes!" Zhou Andong nodded: "There is a TV series currently being filmed, and I estimate it will be finished soon."

That "Emperor specialist" who had already become a signed actor and director for Future Culture was miserable all day long when he heard about the company's situation.

The TV series was about to wrap up, and now this kind of thing had happened; not to mention selling it to a TV station, even if they gave it away for free, it was estimated that no one would want it.

In order not to let his mind wander, that "Emperor" put all his energy into filming, and the progress immediately doubled. The actors, seeing the director who was gloomy every day, all became very cautious.

It wasn't until this morning, when they heard that the big boss had gone to the company, that his mood immediately improved and there was a smile on his face; this emotion was immediately fed back to all the crew members.

During this period, the director would scold people at the drop of a hat, and sometimes just a cough would scare them into a shiver. Now that the dark clouds hanging over the crew had dispersed, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Minghua said: "Our Youth League Central Committee is preparing to shoot a movie, adapted from a novel called 'Flowery Season, Rainy Season.' It tells the story of a group of vigorous, energetic middle school students.

The prime of youth, filled with hesitation, youthful vitality, sweat, laughter, and of course, the troubles of growing up as well as innocent feelings.

The author of this novel is also a little talented girl; when she wrote this novel, she was still a first-year high school student, and she only graduated and entered university last year.

She showed the whole world the bravery, the enterprising spirit, the decisiveness when facing choices, the courage and charm displayed when failing, and the dazzling brilliance of the spiritual world of China's new generation of teenagers.

This novel is positive and uplifting, and it also allows us adults to understand the inner world of teenagers, so the Youth League Central Committee has decided to adapt this novel and make it into a movie.

Future Culture hasn't been established for long, but it is already the premier entertainment company in the country, and it also has a film and television department. I think handing this project over to Future Culture is a good choice, so I asked you to come over to discuss it."

Zhou Andong hadn't read the novel "Flowery Season, Rainy Season," nor had he seen the movie, and even the TV series, he had only seen a few episodes.

He didn't know how the effect would be after the movie was released, but since a TV series was filmed the following year, the response should have been quite good.

But in this day and age, making a movie is equivalent to throwing money into the water; if you can even hear a splash, you're considered awesome, and wanting to make money is just wishful thinking.

Besides the fact that there were few screens, with less than two thousand nationwide, there was also rampant piracy, chaotic cinema management, and box office theft had become the norm.

Let's put it this way: in this era, when making a movie, the ones who make money are the pirates and the cinemas, the ones who gain fame are the directors and actors, and the only thing the investors can earn is a joke.

Of course, it's not to say that all movies don't make money; for example, imported Hollywood blockbusters could still grab a bite to eat in the domestic market.

However, it's not that they couldn't cooperate; the movie might lose money, but the TV series would definitely make money. After all, it's a project of the Youth League Central Committee, and CCTV and various local TV stations would definitely have to give some face; it's just a question of how much they make.

Then again, even if this project were entirely invested in by Future Culture, Zhou Andong wouldn't refuse.

After all, it's a campus theme, and it wouldn't cost much money, but being able to build a good relationship with the Youth League Central Committee is something that no amount of money can buy.

The country has no money now, and all departments are poor, but in the future, the Youth League Central Committee will be a big spender.

There are tasks every year; not to mention taking them all, even if he only got half of the projects, he could make a fortune.

Not to mention that they came to him at this time to cooperate with Future Culture, it's not because Future Culture is how awesome.

No matter who the Youth League Central Committee approached, they would give some face. Being able to use this project to build a relationship with the Youth League Central Committee, no one would be stupid enough to refuse.

"Cooperation is no problem!"

In just an instant, Zhou Andong had figured out the pros and cons.

"Don't agree so quickly, listen to my conditions first." Jiang Minghua said: "We will each invest half; after the movie is released and the Youth League Central Committee recovers its costs, the profits will be divided according to the contract."

This kind of cooperation is treating people like fools; if it were a later generation, anyone would leave while cursing.

But in this era, it is very normal. One is the system issue, and the other is because of the lack of money.

Even if this movie doesn't cost much money, one or two million would be enough.

Can the Youth League Central Committee come up with this money?

They certainly can, but it would also be a bit of pressure, after all, the project is a money-losing business.

That's why they are looking for someone to "beg for alms," only putting up half the funds themselves, so the problem of recovering it wouldn't be big.

"Leader, you are looking down on me a bit." Zhou Andong said with sincerity: "Supporting the work of the Youth League Central Committee is what our enterprise should do.

It's just making a movie; the Youth League Central Committee doesn't need to put up any money, Future Culture will invest in it entirely, and the film copyright will be jointly held by both parties."

A smile appeared on Jiang Minghua's face; he knew Zhou Andong would agree, but he didn't expect it to be so straightforward, and he even took full responsibility.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart; Zhou Andong really lived up to his reputation. If it were anyone else, even if they agreed, they would definitely haggle.

No wonder Zhou Andong is so young and has been able to achieve so much in just three years. This kind of vision is really not something an ordinary person can have.

"Okay!" Jiang Minghua checked the time again, stood up and said: "It's settled then, tomorrow I will arrange for people to go to Future Culture to discuss this matter."

"Good!" Zhou Andong followed him and stood up: "After the award ceremony, I have things to do at Future Culture, and I will give them instructions."