The behind-the-scenes footage had already spread online. Many people had seen the video of him being scolded. However, Li Zhilin had someone delete all the videos. His influence was quite significant, and he naturally wanted to remove such negative news.
The main reason was that he wasn't in the right. He was reciting numbers. If this matter escalated, it would greatly impact his image as a hardworking person.
And to top it off, someone had even translated it using lip-reading! Damn it!
Guan Lu sat up from the bed at this moment and gently embraced Li Zhilin.
"Zhilin, don't get angry. He's just a clown, trying to gain attention everywhere. Just ignore him."
Li Zhilin said angrily, "If you weren't so useless, how could he still be jumping around? How could you be so careless? How could this even be photographed?"
Guan Lu looked aggrieved. "Zhilin, there's really something fishy about this photo. I watched the recording several times yesterday, and there was no one in this position at all."
"Unless someone walked over to this empty space and then held up their phone to take a picture of me."
"If that were the case, I wouldn't have missed it. And that person didn't even appear in the shot. It's really bizarre!"
Li Zhilin snorted. "It can't be a ghost, can it?"
"Alright, you shouldn't think about the entertainment industry anymore. Just work behind the scenes."
Guan Lu pouted, looking aggrieved, but there was no better solution at the moment.
She gritted her teeth, Da Fei, don't let me get a chance, or I'll definitely kill you!
Everyone treated the online incident as a joke, and a recreation of the scene even appeared.
The so-called recreation involved finding voice actors whose voices were very similar to Da Fei and Li Zhilin, and recreating their lip movements.
One person was calling out numbers, the other was yelling, "Go screw your mother!" The crowd was bent over with laughter. These two instances of cursing completely overturned everyone's preconceived notions of Da Fei.
Before, Da Fei was always immersed in music and rarely showed his face.
But now, he truly made a splash! Da Fei really didn't hold back!
Lin Chudong had Old Chen handle the recruitment interviews. The requirements for the rhythm guitarist weren't too strict, but they needed to be young and handsome. Old Chen would handle the skill evaluation.
Lin Chudong pulled Liang Yin along as they headed towards Danian Entertainment Company.
In the general manager's office, Lin Chudong and Liang Yin sat on the sofa, praising, "Uncle, your office is really impressive." Lin Chudong tried to get closer to him. Wang Danian was Tian Yingxiong's uncle, so he should call him uncle as well, making it seem more familiar.
Wang Danian smiled. "You'll get there eventually. Your company's starting point is also high. Take it slow. I heard from Yingxiong that you want to enter the film and television industry?"
Lin Chudong said, "I have a script here, and I'd like to invest some money in it."
Lin Chudong placed a script in front of Wang Danian.
This was a script he'd written last night after using the Memory Search Card to find a TV series.
With his current financial situation, he couldn't support a big production at all.
He did want to film a phenomenon-level work like Legend of Zhen Huan or My Fair Princess, but he didn't have the capital. Those shows were often thirty to fifty episodes long, and Lin Chudong simply didn't have the funds.
Moreover, he didn't want to rely on empty promises. He could, if he was really shameless, still get some sponsorships.
But the more he invested, the more profit he'd have to give up. In the end, even if he made a lot of money, only a small part of it would be his. That wasn't cost-effective.
So, he would wait until he had more money before doing some big productions, so at least most of the profits could go into his own pocket.
Now, what's most suitable for him is a short web drama, around ten episodes, with a budget not exceeding ten million.
The production cost should be around six or seven million, and with the remaining two or three million, you can hire a slightly famous lead actor.
Wang Danian picked up the script, flipped through it casually, and said with a smile.
"Web drama, and a sci-fi theme? That's too niche. Which director are you planning to find?"
Lin Chudong said, "I'll direct it myself."
Wang Danian was stunned for a moment, "You? Can you?"
"I know a little bit, I taught myself when I was in school."
Wang Danian smiled, a little awkwardly, "Da Fei, making a TV show isn't child's play. Just having a script and a lot of enthusiasm isn't enough."
"You need to understand visual language, marketing, and sponsors; otherwise, you won't be able to make it work."
Lin Chudong smiled. "Uncle, I have no problem with those aspects. This script is definitely a good one. I'm confident I can make a hit."
Wang Danian lit a cigarette and shook his head slightly.
"How about this? Yingxiong rarely asks me for a favor, so I will help. I can invest 500,000 yuan. How much profit can you give me?"
Lin Chudong's expression was calm. "How much do you want?"
"Fifteen percent, considering Yingxiong's face. I'll also sponsor some equipment for you, like a Steadicam and a slider. You don't have to worry about that. How does that sound?"
Lin Chudong smiled slightly. "I'll consider it."
With that, he took the script back from the table.
Wang Danian stood up and said, "Alright, come find me to sign the contract when you've made up your mind. I have a meeting to attend. Don't leave at noon. The food in our upstairs cafeteria is good. Want to grab a bite later?"
Lin Chudong said, "No thanks, Uncle. You're busy, we'll head back."
"Alright then, I won't see you out."
Back in the car, Liang Yin said.
"What's wrong? Fifty thousand isn't enough?"
Lin Chudong said helplessly, "He's treating us like kids."
"Even if the cost is low, a drama still costs millions. He's investing fifty thousand and wants fifteen percent of the profit. That's a huge markup."
"He can invest fifty thousand, but I'll give him a maximum of three percent of the profit. But he definitely won't agree."
Liang Yin nodded. "It's obvious he didn't like our script."
"He probably didn't even read it, just brushed us off."
"Should we call Tian Yingxiong again?"
"Forget it. Old Tian is in a tough spot too. Let's not rush it. I'll think of something else."
If they could find someone to cooperate with, that would be ideal. After all, Lin Chudong only understood directing. They'd need to find professionals for other aspects.
But if they really couldn't find anyone, he could film it himself.
At worst, he could sell a few songs to make some money.
Most of the songs Lin Chudong knew were meant for him to sing.
Those girls' songs could be sung in a male key without any issues.
However, some songs are specifically written for women, and only a female's high notes can bring out the best in the song.
It's more cost-effective to sell this type of song. Lin Chudong wasn't short on songs now; he was short on money.
Letting Liang Yin drive, Lin Chudong took out his phone and started scrolling.
He targeted a friend, Zhang Yiran.
Zhang Yiran, the pop music princess, a powerful singer, and extremely famous, even more so than Da Fei's band.
She'd already held a concert tour and made a fortune.
Selling her a good song would definitely be worth a lot.
Lin Chudong sent a WeChat message, "Sister Zhang, are you free to take a call?"
They'd added each other on WeChat after they happened to sit together at a Golden Melody Awards. They'd also discussed music before, but they hadn't spoken since Lin Chudong left the band.
Zhang Yiran replied with a single word, "Mm."
Lin Chudong immediately called her via voice.
"Hey, Sister Zhang, it's me, Da Fei. I wrote a song specifically for you, are you interested?"
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