Chapter 59: Investing in "Best Partner"

Chen Jie looked at a few people, smiled and said, "I am indeed ready for the script for the sequel to "Best Partner", but do you really plan to want it now?" ”

"Applejack, what do you mean by that?" Huang Baiming asked puzzled.

"Hehe, I mean the market, no matter how classic the movie is every day, it will bring aesthetic fatigue to the audience. So I think in order to maximize profits, we will shoot a sequel after a year at the earliest. Chen Jie said.

"Ajie, maybe you're right, but I don't use the Hong Kong Film Market. As long as one of the current Hong Kong movies becomes popular, movies of the same kind will soon come out. Many people have the idea of getting a ticket, but the rough production will make the audience gradually lose confidence in this type of movie. In the end, the black pot still has to be paid by us professional filmmakers. Huang Baiming said.

After listening to Huang Baiming's words, Mai Jia and Hong Jinbao couldn't help but sigh.

"What Brother Ming said makes sense, but if we all follow our own style, then what development can we say about Hong Kong films, and although most of the movies that follow the trend are rough productions, it is undeniable that there are still a very small number of things to watch. We have also stimulated the development of Hong Kong films in disguise. Since you can't put an end to following the trend, you have to play your own signboard, just like "Best Partner", there is no bald detective and big thief King Kong. Following the trend will only make the audience miss "Best Partner" more. As long as we can guarantee the quality, the box office will only be higher than the first one when it is released a year. Because there have been countless follow-up movies in the past year, which are promoting us for free. Chen Jie said with a smile.

After listening to Chen Jie's words, several people were stunned for a moment, and then they all had smiles on their faces.

"Huh. I finally know why Mr. Wrinkle asked Applejack to be the marketing director of Golden Harvest. I thought it was to win over Applejack. Now it seems that Ajay, your analysis of the market is really unique, and you can see some problems that others can't. Huang Baiming said.

"Is the kid interested in working in Xinyi City? I can directly make you the eighth monster in the new art city. Mai Jia said.

"Bald guy, you dig the foot of the wall in front of me and be careful that I turn my face." Hong Jinbao said half-jokingly.

"Forget it when you go to the new art city, but I'm willing to cooperate with you." Chen Jie said.

"Cooperation?" Huang Baiming and Mai Jia asked in unison.

"yes, maybe you don't know it yet. I signed up for a film company. But now I am the only one in the company, which can be regarded as a leather bag company. Chen Jie said.

"Hehe, how do you want to cooperate?" Mai Jia asked.

"In the past, when my company needed help from Xinyicheng, Xinyicheng could lend a hand. And when my company develops, if there is a need for my help in Xinyicheng, I will not refuse. Especially when it comes to some big productions, I hope the two can co-produce them. Chen Jie said.

Mai Jia and Huang Baiming fell into deep thought after listening to Chen Jie's words.

"Ajie, if there is anything in your company that needs my help in the future, just ask." At this time, Hong Jinbao said.

"Then thank you Brother Sanmao first." Chen Jie said with a smile.

After Mai Jia and Huang Baiming glanced at each other, Mai Jia said, "Our new art city has also agreed." ”

After Chen Jie got the answer, he raised the wine glass in his hand and said, "Then I will thank you." I hope we will have a good cooperation in the future. ”

Mai Jia and the others raised their wine glasses and touched Chen Jie.

After chatting for a while, Mai Jia and Huang Baiming left to greet the other guests.

"Applejack didn't expect you to actually register a company." After Mai Jia and Huang Baiming left, Hong Jinbao said.

"How is Brother Sanmao thinking about it? My company now has a registered capital of 10 million, if Brother Sanmao is willing to work hard with me, I will give Brother Sanmao 30% of the shares, if Brother Sanmao doesn't want to come over, it doesn't matter, we can also co-produce in the future. Chen Jie said with a smile.

Hong Jinbao fell into contemplation again, with his status at this time, he would definitely not be able to pull down his face if he let himself work for Chen Jie, but it was a pity to give up, after all, 30% of the shares were 3 million. Don't look at him, he seems to be mixing very well now, but his full worth is not much more than this. In particular, he is more optimistic about Chen Jie's potential, and this 30% stake will definitely appreciate in the future.

After thinking about it for a while, Hong Jinbao said, "Ajie, give me some time, and I'll think about it again." ”

"Otherwise, I will give Sanmao Brother 10% of the shares. However, I need the support of Brother Sanmao's Hong family class for filming in the future. Chen Jie said.

"Ajie, what are you talking about, your movie needs Hong Jiaban, I must be duty-bound. I can't ask for this 10% stake. Hong Jinbao said.

"I know that Brother Sanmao takes care of me, so I should take it as a thank you gift from Brother Sanmao." Chen Jie said.

Chen Jie sent Hong Jinbao shares is actually his own selfishness, Chen Jie came to this era, although he mixed well, but there were few friends, there were only a few people who really made friends with Chen Jie, and only Hong Jinbao and Ren Dahua took care of Chen Jie like a big brother. Chen Jie really wants to pull his friends to his side and enjoy the sense of accomplishment of working hard together. Chen Jie did this for another reason, he knew Hong Jinbao's loneliness in the 90s. I want to help Hong Jinbao.

"Applejack, don't say it, I won't ask for this share." Hong Jinbao said.

"Well, I won't embarrass Brother Sanmao, but I'm ready for Brother Sanmao for this 10% of the shares. No matter what, Brother Sanmao will be one of the shareholders of my film company. Even if my film company develops into a giant like Golden Harvest in the future, this is still the case. Chen Jie said.

Hong Jinbao was a little moved when he heard Chen Jie's words, and said, "Ajie, you don't need to be like this, I help you because you are my little brother." It's right to be a brother to help you. ”

"Hehe, then my 10% stake can be regarded as respect for my eldest brother. As a younger brother, give your brother a small gift, you won't not accept it. Chen Jie said with a smile.

Hong Jinbao scolded Chen Jie with a smile, and the two did not talk about this topic again.

The two chatted for a long time, and Zeng Zhiwei and Huang Baiming came to the two of them again.

"Applejack: I just heard that you've written a sequel to Best Buddies? Is it true? When can it be turned on? Zeng Zhiwei said.

"The script is indeed complete, but I suggest that if you start filming, you will end up waiting until next year." Chen Jie said.

"Can you let me read the script first? I can't wait now. Zeng Zhiwei said.

After all, as the first movie with a box office of 20 million in Hong Kong, Zeng Zhiwei is still a little excited. At this time, I heard that the script for the sequel to "Best Partner" had been created, and I couldn't wait to pull Huang Baiming to find Chen Jie. And Huang Baiming was shocked by Chen Jie just now, and he didn't forget to ask about the script of "Best Partner", so he happened to accompany Zeng Zhiwei to ask.

"I didn't have the script with me, so I'll mail it to you when I get back." Chen Jie said.

"Then you have to hurry up, I can't wait." Zeng Zhiwei said.

"How much do you bid for the script for Applejack's sequel?" Huang Baiming asked.

"The script for the sequel is the first step in our collaboration, but I have one request. I represent my film company in the sequel to Best Partner. As he spoke, he took out the check that Mai Jia had just given him, handed it to Huang Baiming, and continued: "I don't have to bother, just use the 550,000 yuan I just ushered in as an investment, I don't know if you can agree to my condition?" ”

Huang Baiming looked at the check in his hand, looked at Mai Jia's signature on the check, and knew that Chen Jie hadn't even read the check at all, because Mai Jia's check was signed for 1 million instead of 550,000.

"Okay, I agreed on behalf of Xinyicheng, I hope we have a happy cooperation." Huang Baiming said.

"It's going to be enjoyable for sure." Chen Jie said with a smile.

Chen Jie and Hong Jinbao chatted with a few more people for a while, and then left the Peninsula Hotel together. After all, tomorrow the two will continue to shoot "Clever Schemes: Five Lucky Stars", it's not good to stay here too late.