1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 415 My name is Cai Ziming

"One hundred thousand? They earn three thousand per play, and they only give you that little?"

The public housing is separated by a movable wooden board to serve as the bedroom.

After listening to Stephen Chow talking about the pay for "God of Gamblers" in the room, Xing's mother immediately showed an expression of incomprehensible surprise on her face.

"That's the way the market is, mom. I'm not a big star. Giving me 100,000 yuan is already a gesture of kindness from the company."

Zhou Xingchi explained helplessly: "It's not that little. I used to make a few hundred yuan a month doing children's programs~"

"That's true... But this is a movie after all. You helped them make so much money, but the remuneration is not proportional."

Xing Ma's mentality of getting rich overnight was like being poured with a bucket of cold water. She was silent for a moment, then asked unwillingly, "Will you be considered a big star after filming this damn "God of Gamblers"?"

Zhou Xingchi hesitated and said, "I think it should work..."

Although Zhou Xingchi, who had just entered the film industry, had only a vague understanding of the market, the box office of "God of Gamblers" reached 30 million, and he could clearly feel that other stars in the company had become enthusiastic about him recently.

Even Sanhe's boss lady Chen Lan specially invited him to her mansion in Kowloon Tong to drink red wine before he went to Taiwan. She was so friendly that she seemed like a different person.

Wu Mengda's excited voice rang in my ears again: "The Christmas season is better than the Lunar New Year season, and it has broken records again. It's better than you, you poor boy!"

Xing's mother asked again, "Now that you've become a big star, will your salary for the next movie be increased?"

Zhou Xingchi was startled, then shook his head in her expectant eyes and said, "No, the company bought out my contract for the next ten films for 100,000 yuan, so I have to shoot at least nine more."

"Signing a contract to sell yourself! Is your boss so stingy?"

"It's the same for everyone, but the company will also raise the price for us. Brother Wanzi originally paid tens of thousands of yuan, but now it has risen to hundreds of thousands, without any commission."

Zhou Xingchi doesn’t have a deep understanding of other actors’ pay and can’t explain it clearly.

In fact, most of the current actors of 1024 are holding contracts from the early stages of their business.

However, Zhai Yuan is not Zhao Liushu after all. He will share part of his profits with the actors. For example, Wan Ziliang actually received tens of thousands of yuan in remuneration according to the contract, but QVOD also gave him a share of the money from the distribution of the CDs, plus the year-end profit and bonus, so he actually received hundreds of thousands of yuan.

The same is true for other actors with long-term contracts. Otherwise, it would be bad if word got out that the old actors are not as good as the new ones.

Therefore, to this day, no one has had any disagreements with Jiuyi Entertainment over money issues.

"You should ask clearly about this matter, how much it will increase, when it will increase, it would be best if you put it in written form..."

Xing's mother taught her son how to maximize his benefits. At the end, she looked at the simple facilities of the public housing and sighed, "Don't blame me for being too talkative. There are five people in our family, and you are the only male. Grandma is old and needs to take medicine. Your sister is married and is an outsider after all. Axia has to go out to do odd jobs during the day, and she has to stay at home with me to decorate flowers and make plastics at night... In short, you must seize the opportunity, understand?"

Zhou Xingchi smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, Mom. I've got at least 100,000 yuan in my pocket. I'll go back to the company after the New Year to see the director. I'll ask him to arrange the next movie for me as soon as possible. I'll also ask the company if there are any advertisements I can take. Don't worry, we'll move out of here by next year at the latest."

Xing's mother walked out with a smile on her face.

Zhou Xingchi stood alone in the room, took out a box of red cigarettes, lit one, took a deep breath and exhaled the smoke.

My mother wants her son to be successful and has a strong personality. In fact, it is not just because of the family background. I think she wants to prove to her playboy father that she can still make it even without a man in the family.

Every family has its own problems. I heard that Mr. Zhai also came from a housing estate. If I have a chance to talk to him, I would like to ask him how he made his fortune.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xingchi rubbed his face vigorously, and a bright smile appeared on his face again when he walked out of the bedroom.

"Hey, Axia, are you still watching cartoons? No, you might be too childish to find a boyfriend. I've made some money, so I'll take you out for a nice dinner~"

……

Not long after Zhou Xingchi took Xingmei away, Xingma walked out of the house, went up to the ninth floor of the housing estate, and knocked on a door.

"Xing Ma is here, sit wherever you want."

A couple of parents-in-law of similar age were having dinner in the room, and a beautiful young girl was sitting at the table with them.

The pretty girl got up and opened the door, and was slightly startled to see Xing's mother.
The couple sitting at the dinner table looked up at her and greeted her in a neutral tone.

"No, I want to ask Meizhen something."

Xing Ma said with a smile, then turned her gaze to the 25-year-old Maggie Chik and asked eagerly, "Maggie, do you have time?"

"Of course, auntie, let's go out and talk."

Michelle Yim smiled at Star's mother, walked to the corridor outside and gently closed the door.

"It's like this, Meizhen. Sing Zai has entered the film industry this time. Have you seen his movie "God of Gamblers"?"

"I've seen it. He does a very good job in the play and it's very popular at the box office."

"Yes, the newspaper said that the movie sold over 30 million, but only 100,000 was given to my son Xingzai. It's really a dishonest business. I asked Xingzai but he couldn't explain it clearly. You should have explained it to your auntie when you entered the industry."

"One hundred thousand is not a small amount. He is a newcomer after all." "But the price of the next nine movies will also be the same!"

"…In fact, it is very difficult to get a long-term contract. Jiuyi Entertainment is willing to offer him a long-term contract of 100,000 yuan. The artists in our training class are very envious. After all, they also have to consider the loss issue. Not everyone can become an overnight success like Xingzai."

Following Stephen Chow, Michelle Yim took some more effort and finally explained to the star's mother the relationship between film pay and long-term contract.

Xing's mother finally accepted the fact and then asked, "Meizhen, are you still filming at the TV station?"

Maggie Cheung pursed her lips and sighed, "Yes, auntie, and it's just a cameo, the money is so little, I have already sent my resume to Sing Tsai's company, I hope I can also enter the film industry."

"Then you have to work harder. Do you want me to ask Xingzai to talk to their company?"

"It's no trouble, thank you, aunt."

"Okay, I'll go first. I'll cook fish for you next time you come to my aunt's house."

Xing's mother walked downstairs without looking back.

Michelle Yim looked at her back and shook her head helplessly.

Back in the house,

Mother Qi looked up at her daughter and asked, "What is she doing?"

Maggie Cheung picked up the bowl and answered casually, "No, I just wanted to ask about Sing Tsai's company."

"Hmph!" Mother Qi sneered and muttered, "His son is going to be a rich man in the future, and you are still dating him foolishly. How is he now? He dumped you right after he joined the big company. It's 100% because he listened to his mother. Don't have any more contact with his family in the future!"

Michelle Yim frowned, looking displeased, and was about to open her mouth to refute.

Father Qi coughed and tapped the edge of the bowl with his chopsticks: "Everyone, stop talking and eat!"

……

at the same time,

Xing's mother, feeling very proud, has already walked back downstairs.

Xingzai took Xingmei out to play, leaving her alone in the house.

Looking at the cramped environment around her, the woman who had raised three children single-handedly since her husband cheated on her and divorced her more than ten years ago sighed softly.

Finally there is hope to move away from this damn place...

And there's Sing Zai. I just told him to break up with Michelle Yim upstairs, but he ended up flirting with another pretty girl from the TV station. I heard she's only fourteen years old. What a shady guy!

This relationship must be strangled in the cradle in advance.

If a woman can't help you in your career, is it worth marrying her to be just a vase?

knock knock --

There was a knock on the door.

"You said you were going to take Axia out to play. Why are you back so soon?"

Xing's mother, who was helping her son plan his future, heard a knock on the door, muttered something, and got up to open the door.

The door opens,

There was a strange man standing outside.

He was thin, with a distinct jawline and prominent cheekbones, and was wearing a well-tailored suit.

The man's eyes were sharp, but he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, which softened the hostility between his brows.

"Who are you?" Xing's mother asked in surprise.

"Hello, auntie. My name is Cai Ziming. May I ask if this is Zhou Xingchi's home?"

Cai Ziming, who was 33 years old at the time, had a gentle smile on his face. After getting a positive answer from Xing Ma, Cai Ziming continued:

"It's like this, auntie. I just came back from doing business in the Netherlands. I've opened a new film company in Hong Kong and I'm very short of staff. I want to ask if Sing Tsai is interested in filming a few movies in my company? I'll offer him 200 million for each movie based on the market price."

The number of 200 million shocked the star's mother so much that her head was buzzing.

She took the business card from Cai Ziming blankly.

The title above is simple: Director of Fuyi Film Company, Cai Ziming.

(End of this chapter)