Chapter 230: Funds and Auditions

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The "Writers' Fund" is purely a kind of "insurance fund" created by the management of the Crooked Literature Network, which is used to rescue online authors who encounter emergencies and provide intimate aftercare services for online authors. For example, if so-and-so is sick because he is tired of writing a book, and so-and-so author has an accident, then the fund will give a certain amount of financial assistance.

This "writer's fund" can be regarded as a kind of benefit given by the crooked literature network to its contracted authors.

Of course, it was Zhao Xingchi's name that was borrowed, so Crooked Literature Network paid a certain amount of monetary compensation to Zhao Xingchi, and Zhao Xingchi authorized them to use it, and also agreed to participate in this activity.

In addition, Stephen Zhao symbolically donated 100,000 yuan to this fund.

It's not that Stephen Zhao thinks he has a lot of money, it's that he has made enough money now, and he doesn't know what he is worth now.

Not to mention the money made by the company, because to maintain the operation of the company, and now it is necessary to prepare for the filming of many film and television dramas, which is the time to use a lot of money.

Only the five novels "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", "Three Kingdoms", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Smiling Proud Jianghu", and "The Condor Heroes" made enough money for Zhao Xingchi to spend his whole life.

"The Condor Heroes", which is still serialized, has more than several million rewards alone, not to mention the millions of signing fees paid by Crooked Literature Network to invite him to stay at the station; As for the four novels "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", "Three Kingdoms", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and "Smiling Proud Jianghu", which one has not sold millions of physical copies?

In particular, "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", the two novels that were first sold physically, not to mention the foreign language version, the Chinese version alone has sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide!

The royalty of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" was 5% at the beginning, and 10% when "Three Kingdoms" was signed, but in the later stage, 15% of the same grade as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was mentioned. This is currently the highest royalty in China, so these two novels alone have brought more than 50 million manuscript fees to Stephen Zhao so far.

"Three Kingdoms" and "Smiling Proud Jianghu" often have sales of three or four million, and the manuscript fee can also be calculated in tens of millions.

In other words, there is no need to do anything else, Stephen Zhao only needs to rely on the identity of "writer". He will soon become a billionaire, which should be the fastest money among writers in China, even if it is a writer who compares to the United States, Stephen Zhao does not lose much.

Casually calculated, Zhao Xingchi himself felt a little exaggerated.

Therefore, when he only donated 100,000 yuan to the "Writers' Fund", Stephen Zhao was soon ridiculed by Qian Minli, who was promoted to "Housekeeper's Mother": "Are you a billionaire, just donate so much?" You're not afraid that people will laugh at you? ”

Zhao Xingchi glanced at her, and said confidently: "Haven't you heard of your peers?" In a way. Those guys are competing with me for jobs, and I can donate money to be very generous. ”

said so, but after saying that, Zhao Xingchi himself laughed.

100,000 yuan is indeed a bit small.

Qian Minli also laughed out loud, but soon asked: "It's too much money to lose in the bank, do you have any good investment plans?" ”

Zhao Xingchi thought about it, and suddenly asked with a smile: "How much is so much money." You've got to tell me the number, right? ”

Qian Minli said angrily: "You, you don't have any financial management concept at all. Big-hearted, I don't even care about how much I have in savings now, don't blame me for running away with all your money in the future. ”

Zhao Xingchi said with a smile: "If you run away, you will run away, and it will be regarded as a dowry from my family to your family, and I will go to your house to ask for someone directly!" ”

Qian Minli glanced at him, and then blurted out: "The deposit is eight thousand five million four hundred and fifty-six thousand seven hundred and twenty-three yuan." It is estimated that by the time your physical book "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" sells more than one million copies, your savings should be 100 million. Come on, Sao Nian, I'm optimistic about you! ”

Speaking of the most embarrassing, she suddenly made a cheering action like cute: "fighting"!

Stephen Zhao couldn't help laughing. However, the fact that the deposit exceeded 85 million still surprised him, this is a liquid fund that can be withdrawn at any time, and he can use it as he wants.

After thinking about it, Zhao Xingchi quickly said: "In this way, there is no need to invest in stocks, futures, and precious metals, and it is still okay to be an angel investor or hold stocks of some more potential companies for a long time." In addition, set aside a special amount of money to set up a charitable fund to fund education and help those who are seriously ill, and it is good to keep a low profile, and there is no need to publicize it. ”

Qian Minli smiled: "You, when you want to be low-key, you are high-profile, and when you want to be high-profile, you have to be low-key." Charity is a good thing, so it should be high-profile, and more people can be called on to do charity. ”

Zhao Xingchi muttered: "Let's keep a low profile, I don't plan to accept donations from the outside world from this foundation, just make do with it internally." Gather some like-minded people in the company and acquaintances, and do charity when you have free time. ”

High-profile charity, some people will say show.

Low-key charity, some people will still say show.

Therefore, the opinion of outsiders is not very important.

Qian Minli thought about it, and then said, "This is okay, it saves trouble." ”

Charitable funds are not done well, it is easy to be criticized, and the management of charitable funds in the mainland of China is not perfect, and there is a lack of supervision, so many places where there is dirt and dirt, charitable funds established by many countries and charitable funds initiated by private individuals and groups have been kicked out of the insider, and their reputations have been seriously damaged.

Stephen Zhao set up a charitable fund, of course, he will not take the opportunity to make profits, because there is no need for this. However, once this fund grows and raises more and more donations, billions and tens of billions, the dedicated management team is prone to problems, after all, it is impossible for Stephen Zhao to supervise everyone.

As for believing in the character of the management team, it is better to believe that the sow will go up the tree.

In fact, character is the most virtual thing, and the division of good people and bad people is also the most nonsense thing in the world. Good people don't do bad things? Good people don't embezzle? Bad people will be corrupt? Bad people won't do good deeds?

So. To evaluate a person, do not use the quality of the character to evaluate, but to evaluate what the person has done, this is the attitude of seeking truth from facts, and it is also the most fair evaluation.

Stephen Zhao does not plan to expand this fund, but only accepts donations from within the company and acquaintances, and then the funds are used by themselves. This avoids the need for someone to do the work and is truly charitable.

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On the second day of the Crooked Literature Network, netizens voted for their wishes in full swing, and Luo Ye, who was in the capital, flew to the magic capital with his agent Jin Zhu to participate in the audition of "Linghu Chong".

In addition to Zhao Xingchi, there is also his royal director Zhao Xiaogang.

"Mr. Zhao, Director Zhao." As soon as the two sides met, Luo Ye immediately greeted him warmly. Looking at Zhao Xingchi's gaze, in addition to being a little surprised, it was more of an eager look.

Surprised, of course, surprised by Stephen Zhao's youth.

is eager because Luo Ye attaches great importance to the role of "Ling Hu Chong".

When it was rumored that Stephen Zhao was going to make a movie "Smiling Proud Jianghu", the outside world only knew that the beautiful star Zhou Bing and Stephen Zhao had been in contact, and the others were gone. Therefore, for the movie "Smiling Proud Jianghu" and the impression of the character "Ling Hu Chong", the vast majority of people's opinions still focus on the original novel.

A movie script and a novel are two different things. This is well known to all, and many film screenwriters like to add their own creations when adapting novels into screenplays. Therefore, the change of the character's personality and the change of the plot are common, and even the gender of the character will be changed in some cases.

After receiving the invitation to audition, Luo Ye thought about what changes Zhao Xingchi would make to "Linghu Chong".

However, no matter how he imagined it, he couldn't imagine where to change the role of "Ling Hu Chong", and when he saw the script later. Only then did he realize that "Linghu Chong" had not changed much at all. If there is one change, it is that the movie version of "Linghu Chong" has become more chic.

"The Nine Swords of Dugu in the Proud Rivers and Lakes"

"Smiling Proud Jianghu: The East is Undefeated"

One main character, two films, in the absence of major changes to the main character. The role of "Linghu Chong" is naturally extraordinarily attractive.

Two films, which can already constitute a series.

If Stephen Zhao adapts a few more scripts and makes "Smiling Proud III", "Smiling Pride IV", "Smiling Pride V" and so on, then the entire "Smiling Pride Jianghu" movie will become a heavyweight series of Chinese films, in which the protagonist "Ling Hu Chong", there is no need to say more, anyone knows that he will become one of the most classic images in the history of Chinese films!

Whoever can play "Linghu Chong" will become the most popular actor in China!

Just look at the superhero series of American imperialists, one is filmed every few years, each of which is a global sensation, and after its release, it swept the global box office market and evolved into one movie feast of unprecedented scale one after another. Among them, the actors who play superheroes, wherever they go, there are thousands of empty alleys, and fans scream constantly; If you go to other movies, these fans will be generous.

When competing for major film awards, it is difficult for the protagonist of a series of movies to win awards, but his commercial achievements are enough to beat other actors for a few streets.

Luo Ye has won a lot of awards, what he lacks is his achievements in business, and in layman's terms, he lacks "box office appeal"!

The role of "Linghu Chong" is undoubtedly a role that he should not miss when he gains "box office appeal".

Although at this time, martial arts movies have been going downhill, far less than the superhero movies on the side of the United States, but it should not be underestimated, because there are also a lot of fans of "Smiling Proud Jianghu", at least all over Asia.

What is especially important is that Stephen Zhao is no longer like the last time he adapted "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", but started to make big moves seriously.

This can be seen from the script, especially "Smiling Proud Jianghu: The East is Undefeated".

From Luo Ye's point of view, this movie is the highlight of Stephen Zhao's adaptation of "Smiling Proud Jianghu". (To be continued......)