Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years
Chapter 125 - 122: The Siberian Tiger Lost Its Temper (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_2

Chapter 125: Chapter 122: The Siberian Tiger Lost Its Temper (Requesting Monthly Tickets)_2

Qi Hao immediately knew who it was.

But did Wang Qianyuan really have such good acting skills? Qi Hao had no impression at all.

Wang Qianyuan debuted earlier than Qi Hao, but his development was obviously not as good as Qi Hao’s.

Qi Hao was already one of the Four Young Stars and a Best Actor, while Wang Qianyuan could only play supporting roles everywhere or muddle along in low-budget wartime dramas.

"His acting skills are definitely not a problem, why not let him audition?"

Zhang Meng didn’t take over the whole situation. Since Qi Hao wanted to indulge his desire to be a director, Zhang Meng tried his best to cooperate with Qi Hao’s work, letting Qi Hao make the decisions.

To avoid a confrontation where they couldn’t see eye to eye, and getting kicked off the crew would definitely be him.

"Okay, and other actors..."

This project is really worry-free.

The script is ready, the actors are ready, investment secured... shooting can definitely start in late December.

Complete filming within two months, get it approved in three months, and release in May next year.

If in May, it can premiere at the Shen City International Film Festival, maybe the task can be completed that month.

Whether "Steel Piano" can make money, Qi Hao isn’t sure, but getting some small awards is definitely not a problem.

Continuing to win awards afterwards might even complete the task beyond expectations.

Last time when the task was over-fulfilled, on the basis of 2.71 million shares of Mrs. Hua’s stock, an additional 1 million shares were rewarded.

If I could get another 1 million Maotai shares as a reward...

Even if this movie doesn’t make a single penny at the box office, there’s no need to worry at all.

After all, with capital backing Qi Hao, even if the film loses money, it wouldn’t stop Gao Yang from continuing to support him.

Moreover, Qi Hao, one of the Four Young Stars, is crossing over to become a director, becoming the first among them to direct. This gimmick is bound to be sensational.

As long as the film’s reputation isn’t particularly bad, there will definitely be a box office, at least better than Zhang Meng as a director’s box office.

"Get Zhou Shuhao for cinematography?" Zhang Meng asked tentatively.

"Okay." Qi Hao nodded.

"Art by Wang Shuo..." Zhang Meng’s voice was a bit hesitant.

"Okay!" Qi Hao continued to nod.

"And Zhang Yi, the two of them worked with me on ’Big Ears Bring Fortune,’" Zhang Meng wasn’t sure if he should continue, curiously asking, "Why are you agreeing to everything?"

If it weren’t for the sincere look on Qi Hao’s face, he might suspect Qi Hao was being sarcastic.

You don’t even see who’s the director now, preparing to give someone the credit.

"In this aspect, brother, you are definitely more professional than me. Of course, in such professional matters, we should listen to your opinion!"

Qi Hao’s positioning for himself was simple.

He needed a title and then get hands-on to shoot a movie.

As long as the power to direct was in his hands, that was enough.

As for other powers, as long as Zhang Meng didn’t exclude him and was willing to genuinely teach him what to do, then he didn’t mind letting Zhang Meng take charge.

If Zhang Meng says this shot composition isn’t good.

Fine, tell me how it should be shot, why this one is good, and the previous wasn’t.

As long as you convince me, I’ll listen to you.

Anyway, when the film is released in the future, there will definitely be doubts raised in this regard.

They will question whether this movie was actually shot by Zhang Meng.

Just like Lu Yu’s "Searching for a Gun," where Lu Yu kept denying and even gathered the crew to testify, but it was all for nothing.

Whether the movie is yours or not, not to mention professionals, even average audiences can tell.

If you’re gonna take the job, just do it, why pretend otherwise.

By then, Qi Hao will openly say: "The movie ’Steel Piano’ invited the screenwriter Zhang Meng as the on-site producer. I received a lot of guidance from Teacher Zhang Meng on set and learned a lot. I hope to film works with more personal style soon."

"Alright, you’ve been in the circle for over ten years, let me know if there’s anyone you want to use, and I’ll arrange it."

The more Qi Hao behaved like this, the less Zhang Meng dared to underestimate him.

This young man is not a fool at all.

Whoever dares to say Qi Hao is a fool again, I’ll be mad at them.

Zhang Meng had already seen a lot in his days and rarely saw such courage in young people.

"Alright, brother, gather the team and let’s start shooting soon."

After finishing his meal, Qi Hao returned and held a meeting with his company’s staff, announcing that from today on, they would start working on "Steel Piano."

"You really are something, spending three million on a script plus producer, with five million in costs, you need a box office of twenty to thirty million to break even. Where will such a niche genre find two to three million viewers?"

At this point, Old Tian was helpless.

But he couldn’t hold back from venting his frustrations.

"You don’t need two million people for a twenty million box office. A ticket now ranges from thirty to eighty yuan, with an average price of about thirty-five yuan."

Gao Fei, who was dozing off, was dragged into the meeting.

But since she was the general manager of Little Fatty Sheep, she wasn’t lacking basic industry knowledge.

"You’re using your own family’s money; don’t you care at all?"

Old Tian breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that Gao Fei would say something good when she got home.

It’s like kids fighting; if your kid is at fault, you scold him first so other parents won’t make things difficult.

If he’s not at fault, then stand firm!

"Just ten million, huh? This script is really good. We all selected it together after several analyses, didn’t we?"

Gao Fei had a high IQ and was a top student, just lacking motivation to strive.

Her dad probably didn’t have an illegitimate child, and even if he did, tens of billions would still likely leave her, the legitimate first daughter, a hefty share.

Domestic films’ losses exceed 80%, and even if they earn, it’s just a few million in profit.

It would just add some additional zeros to her wealth.

"Thanks for generously opening the purse, Boss Gao~"

Qi Hao expressed his gratitude. He chose this art film script to gain 2 million Maotai shares. If Gao Fei had objections, he would have paid himself.

Since the financiers had no objection, others just needed to do their jobs.

After the meeting ended, Qi Hao still needed to call Qin Hailu.

The call was quickly answered, but as soon as Qi Hao spoke, the call was immediately hung up.

Oh my, the Siberian tiger is throwing a fit.

Qi Hao didn’t get mad and called again. This time the call wasn’t hung up.

"Oh, the busy person finally has time?"

Don’t blame Qin Hailu for being sarcastic; Qi Hao had stayed in the capital but had no time to attend the gatherings she organized.

Claiming he needed to retreat into recording...

Did he lay in a sleeping bag in the recording studio or what?

It’s not like everyone hasn’t done recording before; after all, we have released two albums.

"Sis, I need a favor."

Qi Hao didn’t explain why he hadn’t gone out for fun when invited by Qin Hailu recently.

Explaining things with women never clears up; you’re better off shifting their focus.

"What do you want me to help with this time?"

It seemed like the other person was wary, obviously not the first time Qi Hao had asked for her help.

"It’s a good thing this time. I got a really good script, and the female lead is perfect for you. When I saw it, I immediately thought this role must be played by you, so I contacted you right away."

There’s no need to maintain a cold image among friends.

"Oh, by the way, aren’t you the one who spent three million on a good script? Since when did you become so rich?"

Qin Hailu didn’t refuse.

With years of friendship, even if the role weren’t great, as long as Qi Hao asked her to act, could she reject him?

"Got a big boss behind."

Qi Hao didn’t hide it; after all, many people in the circle knew about this.

"Slept with him?" Qin Hailu was curious.

"Slept with your sister! It’s an old friend I mentioned to you before, the one who saved me at a bar. Didn’t expect, he struck it rich mining coal and now wants to venture into the film industry, partnering with me..."

Qi Hao briefly explained.

"Whose script did you get?" Qin Hailu got serious, considering it’s a two-million purchase, it shouldn’t be bad.

"Zhang Meng, same from Liaoning as you."

"The one from ’Big Ears Bring Fortune’? That script should be quite good. When do you need me?"

Qin Hailu breathed a sigh of relief, glad the script was decent.

Though Qi Hao directing seemed unreliable, she couldn’t turn her back on friendship.