A great director who grew up happily

Chapter 400 Acquisition

Chen Jinnian’s first reaction was “Dying to Survive”, but “Dying to Survive” seemed to have been completed, so he was not sure which step Ning Hao was referring to.

Just as he was about to ask, Wen Muye began to introduce, "Actually, saying it's going to shoot next year was a bit of an exaggeration. We've only planned the plot outline for now. It's a crime action movie. Simply put, it's about a murder case hidden in darkness due to a power outage. I think you really fit the protagonist's temperament, sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce."

"Your movie?" Chen Jinnian asked in surprise. He always thought that Wen Muye was a sentimentalist and wondered when he would try crime-themed films.

"Of course it's not me, it's Xiao Wen's. I just happen to know something about it."

But Chen Jinnian still didn't know what kind of movie it was, and asked hesitantly, "Is it an art film or a commercial film?"

Wen Muye looked at the boss Ning Hao. It was really difficult for him to answer this question. It would be better if Xiao Wen was there. It was not easy to meet a suitable leading actor.

Ning Hao lowered his head and thought for a moment. As the producer of this project, he knew more about the situation. He said slowly, "It's positioned as a commercial film, but it has a strong artistic temperament. If it's well shot, it will be a high-quality film."

Chen Jinnian laughed. "That's art films. Art films don't have a market in China. The petty bourgeoisie's whining is a bit too far-fetched for most people."

"Of course, if you're motivated by the desire for creative expression rather than box office success, then forget what I said."

After listening to what Chen Jinnian said, Ning Hao didn't react much, but Zhang Yixing, who was helping, couldn't sit still. He wished he could agree on Chen Jinnian's behalf. This was Bad Monkey's art film.

If you don't want it, you can give it to me.

For popular idol artists, being able to star in art films is equivalent to raising the flag. No matter what the quality is, how good the performance is, or whether they have won awards, it is a matter of status to tell others about it.

"Since we are going to shoot a crime-themed film, we didn't intend to make an art film. We just started to turn to art films as the script was polished." After Ning Hao finished explaining, he explained the plot outline to everyone in detail.

Everyone present was his own people, so Ning Hao was not afraid of the secret being leaked.

After hearing this, Chen Jinnian couldn't help but be shocked. He looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, and felt very uncomfortable.

Ning Hao was amused by this expression. "Just say what you want to say. Xiao Wen is not here anyway, so he can't hear you even if you scold him."

"For a commercial film, the text is ridiculously thin. If I use a continuous narrative structure to present the complete story to the audience, it might only be the length of an episode of a TV series. But for an art film, it's just right, as I can fill it with a lot of non-linear narrative anyway."

Chen Jinnian still insisted on his own judgment and gave his own advice, "When it comes to publicity and distribution, try to invest as little money as possible and prepare directly for the Berlin, Venice and Cannes International Film Festivals. I believe that Brother Hao's vision for signing directors will definitely yield results."

"Your words are nice, but why do they sound so uncomfortable to me?" Ning Hao said, smacking his lips, making everyone laugh.

However, Ning Hao did not give up and continued to ask, "You really don't want to act? You said you can win an award, so you won't act? At least make a contribution to China's film industry and support new directors."

"No," Chen Jinnian said firmly, not letting up. "If the Chinese film industry has fallen to the point where it relies on twenty-year-olds like me, then it's better for it to close down sooner rather than later. I still have time to switch to other careers, like going back to high school and taking the entrance exams for Peking University or Tsinghua University."

Chen Jinnian's bottom line is relatively low, so Ning Hao's attempt to use industry ethics to kidnap him has no chance of success at all.

"Also, if you have time, please support me. I'm just a new director."

Facing his frivolous appearance, Guo Xing patted his shoulder and said, "You are a billionaire boss, after all. Can't you be more concerned about your image?"

"When did I become worth over a billion? Stop spreading rumors." Chen Jinnian glanced at Guo Xing.

"Hasn't Huayi already announced that they're spending 2.8 billion to acquire your company? If you agree, you'll be the most valuable director in the entertainment industry."

Chen Jinnian scoffed, "That's because they're mired in tax troubles and their stock price has hit its limit down. They were forced to come up with this crooked plan. They informed all the media outlets about the 2.8 billion acquisition, but they didn't inform me."

Huayi's move was indeed shameless. It was spread through rumors. Chen Jinnian wanted to settle the score with Huayi, but he couldn't find anyone.

However, Chen Jinnian is not someone who can be manipulated. He has now set his sights on the new film that Shang Feng Kuazi is about to release. He will disgust the other party in the same way that the other party disgusts him.

"But I don't think it's groundless." Guo Xun said.

"Mr. Wang quoted me a price of 1.5 billion before, but I ignored him." Chen Jinnian said lightly, but Huayi wanted not one company, but two companies.

Huayi wants to acquire Xingyao Huanian and Huanshu Qianzhang as a package, which is only worth 7.5 million yuan after converting into one company, which is much lower than the acquisition of Feng Kuazi and Yang Tianbao.

Moreover, Chen Jinnian's company is different from theirs. It is not a newly established shell company. It is a legitimate company with hundreds of employees and assets. Even so, Wang Zhonglei reported 1.5 billion yuan, obviously not taking him seriously.

"Oh my goodness, 1.5 billion. It would be great if Huayi came to me. I would sell the company to him immediately." Huang Bo said enviously.

"Brother Bo, are you still short of this little money?"

Chen Jinnian’s words made everyone silent. 1.5 billion, and still a little more?

Huang Bo immediately said, "Brother, you may have some misunderstandings about me. I entered the industry a little earlier, but it wasn't until 06 that I gained some fame and started making money. It's only in the last few years. If I really had no shortage of money, why would I be filming variety shows or movies?"

He pointed at Zhang Yixing and said, "Actors like us earn less in ten years than he does in one year."

"Hey, Brother Bo, please don't pull me out to show off. I have an agency team and a controlling company. You don't know how much I have in my hands. Besides, I've been working non-stop. I have a show at 11 o'clock in the evening and I have to fly to Hunan tomorrow morning." Zhang Yixing said pleadingly.

"Really? Then hurry up and eat more. After this meal, you don't know if there will be another meal." Huang Bo picked up some food for Zhang Yixing seriously.

Drinking parties usually last quite long and may not be over in less than three or four hours.

So Chen Jinnian and Zhang Yixing, who didn't drink, saw that everyone had almost finished drinking and their words were starting to become vulgar, so they said goodbye and left early so that these middle-aged men could continue to speak freely.

As soon as he came out, Chen Jinnian saw Wang Yiming standing upright, and was immediately stunned, "Why aren't you resting in the car?"

"My sister asked me to keep an eye on you." Wang Yiming replied calmly, without a trace of emotion in his voice.

Zhang Yixing looked at the powerful Wang Yiming and asked weakly, "Your agent?"

"My eldest uncle."

Chen Jinnian suddenly felt that taking Wang Yiming with him when going out was not only safe, but even too safe.