Lin Luoqing told Ji Yuxiao his thoughts. Ji Yuxiao heard this and looked him up and down for a while with surprise. “If you are like this then the pace of Xingyi has accelerated a lot.”
“Do you think it is inappropriate?”
“No.” Ji Yuxiao shook his head. “I think it’s very suitable. I just didn’t expect you to think of this so quickly.”
Lin Luoqing had just entered Xingyi not long ago and it has only been half a year since he sat in the position of CEO. Ji Yuxiao originally intended to let him adapt first and develop steadily before making new plans for Xingyi.
Therefore, he didn’t give any guidance to the development of Xingyi in the past half a year, nor did he talk to Lin Luoqing about Xingyi’s future plans. He didn’t expect that Lin Luoqing would take the initiative to step forward in big strides.
In fact, this wasn’t too sudden. Ji Yuxiao thought that Lin Luoqing had always been very thoughtful in terms of employing people. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have told Ji Yuxiao that he wanted to sign Shi Zheng while filming and then told him about signing Qin Wu.
He knew very well that his strength didn’t lie in company management. Thus, he confidently handed over the behind the scenes to the vice president Ji Yuxiao found for him. He instead focused on discovering talents and injecting new blood into the company.
So after signing actors and singers, he now thought of signing a director and doing his own dramas or movies. This way, he could obtain more benefits, better grasp the quality of dramas and provide more acting opportunities for the company’s artists.
“I agree with your idea. I don’t know what kind of director you want to sign, but I believe you.” Ji Yuxiao smiled and said, “As for what you said about Xingyi investing in this movie, Shi Zheng starring in it and Qin Wu singing the theme song, I have no opinion. But I have to remind you in advance…”
Ji Yuxiao looked at him. “Your idea is very good and you are also very good. The others might also be excellent, but you must accept the fact that you are the only one in the market now with a star effect. I’m not sure that you will succeed. Maybe, you will lose money this time. But if you don’t try, you’ll always stay where you are. When walking forward, you might be greeted with flowers and applause or you might also fall. You have to be mentally prepared so that you can get up again after the fall.”
Lin Luoqing listened to his words and nodded. Of course, he also thought about the worst result. However, no matter how bad it was, the worst result was everything returning to the original point.
Since he already has this idea, he would always regret it if he didn’t try it. It is better to fight while he was young. Even if he lost, he could find another opportunity at this age and stand up again.
Ji Yuxiao hugged him. “Then you go ahead.”
He smiled and said, “As long as you are ready, you don’t have to worry about the rest. Just rush forward.”
Lin Luoqing saw the support in his eyes and nodded.
Ji Yuxiao smiled and kissed him on the face, cheering him on. “Don’t worry. The worst result is to lose money. All the things that can be solved with money aren’t things at all. After all, your husband is so rich.”
Lin Luoqing was amused by his words. He hugged Ji Yuxiao and leaned in his arms. He thought in his heart that it didn’t matter. In any case, he was also rich now. Not only was he rich, there were also people to accompany him. He could afford to lose.
Lin Luoqing arrived at the hotel he agreed upon with Ning Yu and Yu Jiayou two days later.
To his surprise, Yu Jiayou wasn’t the slightly older, serious-looking director that he expected.
He was very young. Not only was he young but he was also quite handsome. There was the obvious arrogance of an artist and his eyes were full of defiance. Such a person actually had so many delicate thoughts. Lin Luoqing was secretly surprised.
Ning Yu beckoned for him to sit down. He poured Lin Luoqing a cup of flower tea and asked him what he wanted to eat.
Lin Luoqing didn’t really come here to eat. He just ordered a few dishes he liked and then got to the point.
“Can I know more about this work?” Lin Luoqing asked Yu Jiayou. “For example, the investors, budget, screenwriters, actors and so on.”
Yu Jiayou has long known that he would ask these questions and answered simply, “The investor hasn’t been decided. If you are starring in it, it should be better than before. The budget is within 30 million. After all, this is not a big production. The screenwriter is me and Xiao Ning. I still need to discuss the acting side but none of them should be more famous than you.”
Lin Luoqing nodded. “In that case, I can help Director Yu.”
He said, “Xingyi will be responsible for the investment and can give 50 million for the budget. The screenwriter is still you and Screenwriter Ning. For the actor’s side, I want to recommend an actor. I can even find a professional person to be responsible for the music side. Do you think this is okay?”
“You are so kind. What are the conditions?” Yu Jiayou asked warily.
Lin Luoqing didn’t hide it from him. “To be honest, I do think that Director Yu’s script is good and I like your shooting style. However, you also know that you aren’t famous in the movies field. For me, accepting this work is a challenge and a gamble.”
“If this filming is done well and both you and I have masterpieces, it is naturally the best result. But if the results aren’t satisfactory and I wasted a few of my most popular months to reduce my salary to accompany you to act in this movie, it is indeed not a cost-effective deal. So I want to make my deal more cost-effective.”
“How can it be cost-effective?” Yu Jiayou asked him.
“For example, if you are willing to sign with Xingyi so that this drama is an investment of the company. Once it is profitable, the company will earn profits and you and I will earn fame. At that time, my cooperation with you is a work arrangement of the company. No matter the outcome, I can only accept it.”
Yu Jiayou hadn’t expected him to put forward such conditions and wondered, “Signing a contract with Xingyi? No, how are you sure that Xingyi is willing to sign me?”
“If the company doesn’t want to, how can I say these things to you?”
Yu Jiayou was even more confused. “You are an actor. You aren’t worried about yourself being pushed to act by the boss. Instead, you are sitting here and saying to me that as long as I sign a contract, your cooperation with me will be work. Don’t you think your position isn’t quite right?”
Lin Luoqing smiled. “It’s okay. I have a very good relationship with the person in charge of Xingyi. Naturally, I also hope that Xingyi will develop better.”
“You don’t have shares in Xingyi, do you?” Yu Jiayou asked casually.
Lin Luoqing was modest. “Yes, there are a few.”
Yu Jiayou, ‘!!! There really is something!’
He had thought that it wasn’t too early for the other person to make money. If Lin Luoqing could think about the company like this, he must be able to make money. Sure enough!
“I don’t know what Director Yu thinks?” Lin Luoqing threw the question back.
Yu Jiayou frowned and fell silent.
In the end, he was arrogant and wasn’t used to being restrained. Lin Luoqing suddenly asked to sign a contract with him and Yu Jiayou felt as if someone was walking towards him with a cage.
But at the same time, he also inexplicably had a feeling that he was affirmed and valued—Lin Luoqing wanted to sign him so much that he didn’t even hesitate to spend his own time to star in his work. Wasn’t this fancying his talent?! His insight refused to let Yu Jiayou run away.
When encountering someone as talented as himself, they must definitely occupy him first and not let others snatch him away!
Yu Jiayou thought so and looked at Lin Luoqing more appreciatively. Not bad. This person could see at a glance that his talent was much higher than those brothers and sisters in his family.
“How many years does your company want to sign me?”
“Companies usually sign people for five to ten years. What do you think?”
Yu Jiayou’s eyes were shocked. “That isn’t okay. I can’t stand such a long time.”
“Then is three years okay?”
“That is too long.”
Lin Luoqing, “……”
“Or three movie and television contracts.”
“Movie and television contracts?” Yu Jiayou was puzzled.
“Yes. The company can help provide you with all the resources within its ability, but you need to sign three movie or television contracts with the company. This can be a movie or TV series and will be determined by the company. Regardless of the results, you need to help the company shoot three works in the future. Of course, these three works you shoot as the director will have corresponding salaries and dividends. What do you think?”
Yu Jiayou had never thought about this. “Then when the time comes, will you designate me to film anything?”
“Of course, you will be given a choice. If the company has three scripts, you can choose the one you want to film among the three.”
“What if I don’t to film any of them?”
Lin Luoqing smiled. “Then you can only choose the one you like the most.”
Yu Jiayou, “……”
“Of course, signing a contract isn’t a trivial matter. Director Yu should think carefully first.” Lin Luoqing’s tone was smooth and calm, “I don’t think this is actually a bad thing for you. Frankly speaking, I fancy your thoughts and lens language, so I recommended you to the company. The company wanted to sign a contract with you. But you aren’t the only one who has these two things. It is just that I don’t see them in most directors.”
“It might be offensive for me to say this, but you are really not a famous director. The risk of working with you is very high, so I am also making a gamble. Right now, what you need most is an opportunity, an opportunity to make yourself known. Just as actors need to constantly hone their acting skills to become more and more proficient, it is the same with directors. If you sign a contract with the company and guarantee that you will film three works, this can undoubtedly give you more opportunities to be known. At the same time, you can also make money. It is the best of both worlds. Why not?”
Yu Jiayou listened to his words and didn’t speak.
Lin Luoqing didn’t force him. After eating, he said a few more words to him and he was ready to go home first.
He said softly, “Once you’ve thought about it, you can contact me at any time.”
Yu Jiayou looked at him and felt that there was actually nothing to think about. He wanted a chance. If he really gave up his dream of directing and went home in despair, he would be unwilling for the rest of his life.
But now, only Lin Luoqing was willing to help him realize this dream.
He also knew what conditions he had. He was a three-nil director and wanted to cooperate with a popular big star. He had no famous name. How could he still be picky and want to choose here?”
“I won’t think about it,” Yu Jiayou said. “I promise you. Isn’t it just three works? I will film it!”
Lin Luoqing was pleasantly surprised. “That is naturally for the best. Then wait two days and we can sign the contract. Then Director Yu can start preparing for filming.”
Once Yu Jiayou heard this, he was happy again. What he was most worried about when he came was that Lin Luoqing told him that the script was good but the director didn’t work and he wanted to change the director. He didn’t expect that Lin Luoqing would like him very much and wanted to sign him.
Now he didn’t feel restrained any longer. He only felt that he had finally met a talent scout.
“Okay,” Yu Jiayou said quickly.
“See you in two days then,” Lin Luoqing said.
“Okay.”
After Yu Jiayou finished speaking, he watched Lin Luoqing get into the car and walk back with Ning Yu.
“He is quite smart. He quickly saw that I will definitely be popular after filming this movie and wants to sign me so quickly. Alas, what a rare smart person.”
Ning Yu, ‘… At this time, don’t you feel that this person is scheming against you?
It progressed pretty fast.
Ning Yu smiled and didn’t speak.
Lin Luoqing got into the car, leaned against the seat and reported today’s situation to Ji Yuxiao. He also talked to the vice president about his ideas and also asked him to help find the company’s lawyer to draft a new contract with the director.
He was chatting when his phone suddenly rang. Lin Luoqing looked at it and laughed. He said that even if he didn’t go to Lin Bo, Lin Bo would definitely come to him. Sure enough.
Lin Luoqing picked up. He was very pure and good just as before. “Dad.”
“Where have you been lately? Are you coming back? Chen Feng and I have divorced. Come back and we will have a meal together. Dad hasn’t seen you for a long time.”
“Okay.” Lin Luoqing agreed.
“There are also those transfer agreements.” Lin Bo reminded him, “Bring them with you when the time comes to save you from going back and forth later.”
“Okay.” Lin Luoqing agreed.
Lin Bo saw that he was still as well-behaved as ever and he was very satisfied in his heart. He comforted his son, “Don’t worry Luoqing, Dad only has one son in you from now. These things will be yours in the future.”
“No need, Dad.”
It is already mine now. Why talk about it later?
Lin Luoqing said a few words in a perfunctory manner and hung up the phone.
Now Xiao Li was still there and he didn’t plan to quarrel with Lin Bo in front of Xiao Li, let alone slap him in the face. Naturally, he wants to face slap Lin Bo in person. It would be refreshing to see the other person’s angry expression.
After all, they had to meet so let’s talk about it after meeting. At that time, he could show his filial piety to his father.
Lin Luoqing happily bought some desserts and went home.
Proofreader: Wei
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