Reborn with Consumption System

Chapter 891: Chapter 366: Are the Good Times Coming Soon? (Part 2)

Brother Lie wasn’t bluffing.

The estimated production cost of "Slightly Smile" is 60 million, plus 40 million for the script, making a total investment of 100 million.

Century New Idea will take 80% of the overall profit in exchange for the rights and an additional 50 million in cash.

Lemon will fully take on the production, distribution, and sales responsibilities, investing 10 million in cash for 20% of the profit.

Su Xiao is working for a friendship price, considering the workload, it’s really not much.

But Han Lie gave Lemon a real opportunity with his massive investment, otherwise, how could a startup company handle a project of this scale?

In terms of crew authority, Producer Su and Director Lin have the final say, absolutely.

But Zhazha is the boss lady of Century New Idea, the representative of the investors, the core that allows the project to exist, so there’s no need for anyone to be timid.

"But I’m just a newcomer..."

Zhazha still felt a little unsure, she was well aware of her own capabilities and couldn’t muster the confidence.

Han Lie was great at comforting, instantly teaching her an outstanding trick.

"Just think, other actresses with investment backing act so high and mighty, what’s your current status?

You’re the full capital representative, the boss lady who has descended to play around!

So, when you’re chatting with them later, if there’s anything you don’t understand, just act cute with me on the spot: Honey, what does that mean?

I promise to cooperate well..."

"Pffft!"

Zhazha’s sense of humor was never very high, and she was immediately softened by Han Lie’s antics.

"Who does that? Are you just trying to see me make a fool of myself?"

Naughty Lie grinned: "You have to always remember your position is only below mine..."

"Hmph!"

Zhazha understood, and her voice instantly turned coy: "You’re so annoying!"

Naughty Lie almost knocked her over in the elevator, after some playful banter, she wasn’t nervous anymore.

...

During the meeting, Gu Man’s gaze towards Han Lie was clearly off.

It was hard to put into words the kind of conflicted, hesitant, half-stunned, half-numb look...anyway, it was very complicated.

Now there’s a top reference for writing scumbags in the future...

But she was smarter than Mo Bao, quickly catching on, she secretly gave Brother Lie a thumbs up, mouthing the highest praise: Awesome!

Whether Han Lie is a scumbag or not is none of my business.

Spending 40 million to buy my rights makes him my dear dad!

Director Lin immediately praised: "Wow, our Slightly is so beautiful! With such a lead actress, there’s no need for any filters!"

Zhazha instantly displayed her genuinely soft and cute vibe, quickly and awkwardly waving her hand: "No, no... Hello Director Lin, I’m Guna Zhazha."

Gu Man laughed: "When I wrote it, I actually used our university’s campus belle from that year as a reference, with some artistic embellishment, but I never dared to imagine a girl could be so beautiful in reality—among all the actresses I’ve seen, Zhazha is truly top-notch, almost shining with beauty!"

Su Xiao chimed in: "Elite team, top female lead, there’s no reason our project won’t succeed, I think, President Han, you can start preparing the celebration feast early!"

After a round of flattering, the atmosphere was bustling and lively.

Han Lie indeed wasn’t familiar with the entertainment industry, but money solves everything here.

Director Lin and her team were not arrogant at all, being proactive and full of ideas.

In fact, from their perspective, using 60 million of live-action funding to shoot a modern idol drama with some special effects, in today’s era, seems a bit... um, what’s the big deal?

But, it really is enticing! fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

When discussing the male lead, the casting director cautiously suggested: "The shooting budget is very ample, I think, why not hire a top-tier male star for the lead?"

As a newcomer, Zhazha doesn’t have any appeal, so she can’t carry the drama, thus needing a male star with strong ratings pull.

But that person is hard to find.

"Age is a big issue... How about Li Yifeng?"

"Not quite youthful enough, right?"

"How about Hu Ge then?"

"He’s got the roguish charm, but lacks the noble air, right?"

"There are not many young male stars with audience pull, we can’t possibly consider Huang Xiaoming or Zhang Han, right?"

"Are there any suitable candidates from Hong Kong Island or Wan Wan?"

"No. Male actors around the 90s are a bit in short supply... If worse comes to worst, use a new talent who fits the image?"

The more Han Lie listened, the more puzzled he became, and couldn’t help but ask: "What about that Yangyang who played Jia Baoyu?"

Su Xiao and Lin Shaofen were directly stumped, but old Chen, the casting director, reacted quickly, immediately recalling who that was.

"President Han, are you asking about that Yangyang from Li Shaohong’s company?"

"Probably?"

Han Lie wasn’t sure, only knowing he was the male lead in Slightly.

Even though he didn’t understand why Han Lie would bring up an unknown newcomer, old Chen immediately picked up his phone, turned around, and headed out: "Alright, please wait a moment, I’ll check."

Ten minutes later, he returned to report: "The schedule doesn’t match, he’s committed to a web drama ’Tomb-Raiding Notes’ and a film, he’ll be busy from May onwards."

Han Lie suddenly realized the wonders of the world.

"Slightly" is scheduled to start filming in mid-May, and will premiere early next year, so the original male lead definitely can’t make it. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

But without Yangyang, and missing the so-called million die-hard fan base of perverted pleasure... Can "Slightly" still reach the heights of the previous life?

The even more crucial problem is... where to find a male lead born around the 90s now?!

The director team exchanged glances for a while, and Director Lin tentatively asked: "President Han, do you have any ideas about the male lead?"

Being smart people, hearing Han Lie mention Yangyang, they knew the boss had thoughts and wasn’t a completely hands-off manager who didn’t know or care.