Huayu: Just started as a stagehand, but the director's comeback system

"It's a pretty good romance film, and the modern setting also incorporates a lot of commercial elements."

After listening to Jiang Huai briefly recount the plot, Bao Jiazhong had a rough calculation in his mind. An investment of 30 million was within a reasonable range, and with Jiang Huai's capabilities, it would be enough to at least break even.

After calculating the details, Bao Jiazhong didn't bother him any further and left Yihuai Media with the gifts.

"Take care, Mr. Bao. Let's have dinner together next time."

"Director Jiang, just remember to call me next time you have a movie to make."

After saying goodbye to the other party outside the company, Jiang Huai immediately returned to the company to think about which company to invest in for the remaining portion.

The remaining 29% share still requires an investment of 10 million. Jiang Huai felt that Crazy Stone alone was not enough to make China Film Group take the fall.

Then the remaining share must be divided into two parts: one part of five million, with 17% reserved for China Film Group, and the other part to be used to find someone else to enter the market.

However, his connections in the industry are still too weak, and he still has to rely on his aunt.

I haven't seen my aunt for a while now. I heard she's still helping with the preparations for Director Zhang's new movie, "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles".

Well, I shouldn't be too busy.

"Hey Auntie, what's the scenery like in Yunnan?"

"It used to be pretty good, but now it's not so good."

When Fu Lulu received Jiang Huai's call, she had just finished a busy day and was preparing to start her nightlife; now it's probably too late.

This morning, when she went out, a master at a roadside stall said that her forehead was dark. She used to scoff at it, but now she just wants to worship him.

"It must be because Director Zhang has too much work. Once I'm completely famous, I'll help you condemn him."

"Weren't you filming daytime fireworks? What's up?"

Looking at the crooked lipstick in the makeup mirror, Fu Lulu really didn't want to waste any more words with Jiang Huai. The more she talked, the more work she would have to do.

"I've almost finished filming that one, and now I'm preparing for a new movie. I almost invested in it."

Jiang Huai heard Fu Lulu's unfriendly tone and quickly began to explain.

He could actually attract these investments on his own, but the big companies would definitely not be interested in such a small share, and he was also afraid that the smaller companies that came along were unreliable.

"Don't you ever get tired? How much investment is still needed for the new movie, and what percentage can you offer?"

"The total investment is 30 million, but we still need 5 million, which is 12% of the share."

"Wait for my message, I'll call you back tomorrow."

Without letting Jiang Huai make any further demands, Fu Lulu hung up the phone.

After reapplying her lipstick, Fu Lulu started looking through her contacts.

Fortunately, Jiang Huai's situation wasn't too difficult this time, and she happened to know a film company that wanted to enter the film industry.

"What's wrong, Lulu? What happened?"

"Good news, Sister Ying, my nephew is making a new movie, and I got you some shares. They're all in the capital. Would you like me to introduce you to them?"

"Thank you so much, Lulu. I'll do whatever you say."

Upon hearing Fu Lulu hang up the phone, Du Yinglian, who was on the other end of the line, immediately woke up her husband, Wang Changtian, who was sleeping nearby.

It wasn't for nothing that she had asked Fu Lulu to do a lot of beauty treatments in the past; Fu Lulu actually managed to get her some services.

"Have you clarified the share amount?"

After listening to his wife's brief description, Wang Changtian was indeed somewhat tempted. After all, Enlight Media had almost completed its layout in television programs and was already an undeniable company in the industry.

Just as they were about to enter the film industry, this unexpected opportunity came knocking.

"She didn't say, but Fu Lulu meant for us to chat with Jiang Huai casually."

"Okay, let's go together in a couple of days."

After discussing it with his wife, Wang Changtian lost his sleepiness and got up to look for the latest news about Jianghuai.

Current reports focus on the "Black Coal, Thin Ice" film crew, with no information whatsoever related to Jianghuai's new film.

Upon seeing this, Wang Changtian called his friend at Wanda, who had been involved in Jianghuai's previous film. He figured that even if his friend wasn't involved in this one, there would still be some news about it.

Perhaps because Jiang Huai always makes a big fuss when making a movie, Wanda didn't keep Jiang Huai's new movie a secret. Although Wang Changtian didn't get the script, he did get the general information.

"So, how much of our share do we get?"

When Du Yinglian saw that her husband had received the news, she immediately came over. Now that the two of them had a clearer understanding, they wouldn't be too passive later on.

"There's still a 10 million share left, but China Film Group hasn't invested yet, so we estimate we'll get 3 to 4 million."

"That's fine too. The first step doesn't have to be too big; just taking the first step is enough."

Du Yinglian was satisfied with the result. After all, their goal now was not to see how much return the new movie would bring to Enlight Media, but to leave an impression of Enlight Media within the film industry.

However, when she met Jiang Huai, she really didn't expect the share to be higher than they had anticipated.

"Chairman Wang and Chairman Du, you are my aunt's friends, so you are family. I won't say too much, just 12% of the five million."

Jiang Huai did not meet with the two founders of Enlight Media at the company, as the staff there were all at Daylight Entertainment and he seemed too unimpressive to be the only one there.

He also finalized the deal with China Film Group yesterday, agreeing to a 17% share of 5 million.

"Since Director Jiang was so agreeable, I, Lao Wang, will follow suit. We, Enlight Media, will invest in these shares. As with Wanda, Enlight Media will not interfere in the production of the film crew at all."

Although the share is a bit larger, it's not a big deal for Enlight Media. As for not interfering in the production team, Enlight Media has only signed hosts so far, and even if they wanted to send someone in, they wouldn't have anyone to send.

"You're too kind, Mr. Wang. I'm holding auditions for the female lead this time. Could you recommend someone who hasn't acted in a movie before?"

"Director Jiang is looking for a girl from Huai'an. I'll keep an eye out for suitable candidates for Director Jiang."

Wang Changtian was just being polite and didn't have any intention of recommending her. Jiang Huai probably told him that he wanted to find a new female lead to prevent him from interfering with the casting process.

"Then I'll wait for Chairman Wang's news. I have some things to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Jiang Huai genuinely wanted Wang Changtian to recommend two people to him, since those who hadn't acted in movies were mostly unknown actors, and he couldn't easily make a decision.

However, the other party's words now subtly reveal their refusal, suggesting they may have other concerns. Nevertheless, their title of "Huai Girl" is quite fitting.

Maybe one day I can be like Director Zhang, creating a first-generation Huai'an Girl, a second-generation Huai'an Girl, or something like that.

After negotiating with Enlight Media for investment, Jianghuai immediately went to the law firm it was working with to draft a contract.

Jiang Huai originally planned to hire a lawyer only when needed, but recently the media has been reporting that the president of Baleno is going to sue him.

Jiang Huai was also afraid that the other party might actually take it seriously, so he immediately found a well-known law firm in the capital to cooperate with.

Although he has to pay a fixed fee every year, it might give him peace of mind. This time, he absolutely has to sign the actress, and he can also get her to help him get a contract that's extremely restrictive.