Ma Yuan couldn’t find the words to speak for a moment. Even though he was now the head of a film corporation, he had once risen from the very bottom of a production crew.
Making films, of course, burned money, but that was because so many aspects were involved. There were always people taking kickbacks, and others looking to make a killing.
If they could collaborate with Xinghui International, it meant that all the crew’s expenses in the local area could be at "internal prices."
Just from hearing Ruan Jingwei’s rough outline, he quickly concluded in his mind...
By implementing this, the shooting cost for "Chutianyao" could be reduced by at least ten million!
Ten million...
That’s enough to pay Xia Xiwei’s fee again.
With this money spent on special effects, marketing, and promotions, "Chutianyao’s" buzz could reach a new level. The return rate would increase, and the financial report to all investors would look more attractive.
This deal was too good to pass up!
"So, what do we need to offer in return?"
Ma Yuan asked eagerly.
"It’s nothing more than some naming rights and at the appropriate time, hoping that the ’Chutianyao’ filming location could be open as our Xinghui International’s exclusive tourism route. Additionally, if possible, we hope that Ms. Xia Xiwei can assist us with some promotional activities. Of course, we would never misuse her image rights..."
Ruan Jingwei listed some terms for the cooperation, but honestly, to Ma Yuan, they seemed minor.
At least on the surface, it appeared the "Chutianyao" crew would benefit more.
Though Xinghui International wouldn’t lose out either, how much they could gain from the buzz of "Chutianyao" depended on Ruan Jingwei’s subsequent maneuvers.
But just as Zhou Wang said, it was a win-win to a certain extent.
Having figured it out, Ma Yuan looked at Zhou Wang and said with admiration, "Mr. Zhou, I feel ashamed, truly ashamed!"
"Mr. Ma, what do you mean?"
"Originally, since you’ve come all this way, it should have been me preparing a surprise for you. Yet, unexpectedly, Mr. Zhou, you gave me quite a surprise right when we met!"
Ma Yuan laughed heartily.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wang knew instantly that the entire matter was resolved. He couldn’t help but raise his teacup, saying, "Shall we toast to our pleasant cooperation in advance?"
"It has to be pleasant!"
Ma Yuan quickly raised his teacup as well, and the three of them clinked their cups slightly.
After putting down his teacup, Ma Yuan seemingly casually said, "Mr. Zhou, I’ve thought about it carefully, and you made a good point. As for the director choice for ’Chutianyao’, I’ll reconsider..."
"Haha, I was merely making a suggestion. Whatever decision Mr. Ma makes in the end, I will, of course, support it wholeheartedly!"
Zhou Wang said with a smile.
Your support is meaningless!
Ma Yuan’s mouth twitched, but he couldn’t help but marvel again. Although still young, Zhou had already mastered the art of "speaking nonsense" to perfection. In time, he would surely become a force to be reckoned with...
...
At that moment, Zhou Wang, holding a teacup, suddenly froze because he heard the system prompt.
Ding!
[The young boy turns his hand to create clouds, covering his hand with rain]
[Detected Host’s initial understanding of the social rules of adult interest exchange, directing events to the expected outcome with reasonable resource allocation, Grey Magic Ball x1 dropped]
Ding!
[Although there were flaws in the actions, behavior is commendable, receiving real-time reward bonus]
["Grey Magic Ball" has been upgraded to "Golden Magic Ball"]
...
For Zhou Wang, the system’s spontaneous reward was a pleasant surprise but not unexpected.
However, he didn’t have the time to look into it as business was concluded and it was time to eat.
During their walk to the restaurant with laughter, Ma Yuan’s phone suddenly rang. After glancing at the caller ID with a shocked expression, he quickly answered.
"...Ah, are you serious?"
Earlier, Ma Yuan spoke softly so Zhou Wang, who was chatting with Ruan Jingwei, didn’t pay attention. He only heard the last sentence, which was full of surprise.
"Okay, you can come over. I’ll send you the location... just make sure you’re covered up well, so you aren’t spotted again."
After saying that, Ma Yuan hung up and caught up with them, looking at Zhou Wang with an odd expression.
"Mr. Zhou, you don’t mind an extra person at dinner, do you?"
"Who’s coming?"
Zhou Wang was a bit puzzled, not understanding why Ma Yuan sought his opinion, but he was curious.
"Our film’s female lead, Xia Xiwei."
Ma Yuan looked at Zhou Wang with an increasingly peculiar smile, "She said... she’s coming specifically to see you."