The three of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at the parking lot and got into the car.
Ye Yongren said as he drove, "Yunhai, the pay you're giving us is a little too high."
Huang Qiusheng nodded and said, "That's right."
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand and smiled. "I've never used my relationship with others to lower everyone's pay. Doing so would make me feel very uncomfortable. Friendship is friendship, and what should be done has to be done. Besides, I'm not short of money, and I believe that the profits from this movie will definitely far exceed your pay. You're good, I'm good, everyone is good. Isn't that the best? "
Ye Yongren sighed. "No wonder all the actors in the entertainment industry want to work with you the most. However, this is such a good movie, and it's going to be released worldwide in such a short time. Hence, Old Liang, Old Huang, and I feel that this money is too hot for us. You can just give us 50%. "
For example, Ye Yongren's pay to the public was 60 million for the lead role and 40 million for the supporting role. However, theory was theory. In reality, it was impossible to reach that much.
Since ancient times, Hua Xia had been a society of relationships. For a heavenly king like Ye Yongren, if he took on a movie with a famous director or an investor he was familiar with, due to the good relationship between them, he would usually be able to get 40 million for a lead role.
Even for those directors and investors he did not know, Ye Yongren's pay was at most 50 million. Of course, this was related to the length of time and the intensity of the work. However, it was basically impossible to get the full pay.
It was the same for Huang Qiusheng. His net worth was slightly lower than Ye Yongren's, 50 million for the lead role and 30 million for the supporting role.
However, Xiao Yunhai directly gave them the full pay according to the market price. This was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
One had to know that Infernal Affairs was going to be released worldwide. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the artists.
With the excellence of this movie and Xiao Yunhai's fame, even if their pay was reduced to 10 million, they would definitely act in it.
Even so, Xiao Yunhai still did not reduce their pay by a single cent. This made everyone feel a little apologetic, so after some discussion, they took the initiative to reduce their pay to 50%.
Hearing Ye Yongren's words, Xiao Yunhai chuckled and said, "Teacher Ye, Teacher Huang, you guys are too interesting. This is the first time I've heard of an actor asking for a lower salary. "
Huang Qiusheng said, "That's also the first time I've heard of an investor or director giving an actor 100% of their pay. Yunhai, at our level, the most important thing is not money, but good works. Our pursuit of fame has already far exceeded that of profit. For a movie that has the potential to leave its name in the history of the world's cinema, we're willing to act in it even if it's for zero pay, or even if it's for the production team. It's a pity that Hua Xia doesn't have many films like this. "
Ye Yongren nodded and said, "Yes. I'm very worried about the film industry in Hua Xia. Look, it's only been three weeks, and the space for domestic movies has been squeezed to the brink of collapse. If we don't make a few outstanding movies and carry the banner of domestic movies, I'm afraid that Hua Xia's entertainment industry will really be finished. Yunhai, your movie is very likely to be Hua Xia's first shot against foreign movies, so we must make it well. "
Xiao Yunhai said confidently, "It definitely won't be a problem. Since the three teachers want to save money for me, then I'll shamelessly accept it. When 'Infernal Affairs' becomes popular all over the world, I'll hold a large-scale celebration party and give everyone a huge red packet. "
Huang Qiusheng laughed and said, "Then I'll wait for that day."
Xiao Yunhai said, "I won't make Teacher Huang wait for too long. I think it'll be about time after the New Year."
Ye Yongren smiled and said, "That's best. Yunhai, I heard that there's a rumor in the circle that your movie can be screened in the major theaters in North America because you're a shareholder of these theaters. This can't be true, right? "
A while ago, Xiao Yunhai used the shares of Magic City and the four major theaters in North America as collateral to borrow hundreds of billions of yuan from the bank. This news had spread throughout the entertainment industry.
Artists often discussed this topic when they met, and basically, they all felt that this matter was too unbelievable. After all, Xiao Yunhai had only debuted for more than two years. It was impossible for him to be so powerful.
However, when Ye Yongren saw that Xiao Yunhai casually wanted to screen 'Infernal Affairs' globally, he suddenly had some guesses in his heart, so he asked.
Huang Qiusheng also looked at Xiao Yunhai with bright eyes.
If this matter was true, it was undoubtedly the best news for the entire Hua Xia film industry.
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "That's right. I'm a minor shareholder of the five major theaters, Paramount, MGM Grand, Warner, Disney, and Universal. I usually don't have anything to do, but I can still screen a few movies if I want. "
Huang Qiusheng asked with a look of surprise, "How did you do it?"
Xiao Yunhai didn't hide anything and simply explained the matter of him buying these cinemas.
Ye Yongren sighed in admiration and said, "Yunhai, you're really amazing."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Teachers, please don't spread this matter. Otherwise, I'll be in big trouble."
Huang Qiusheng said, "I'm afraid this matter can't be hidden for long."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Hide it for as long as I can. At least I can have a few more days of peace. Moreover, I'm just a minor shareholder. I only have a little bit of say in the board of directors. If the imported movies don't get good results, then I'll be in trouble. "
Ye Yongren nodded and said, "So, when you import the movies, you have to be careful."
Xiao Yunhai said, "That's right."
Half an hour later, the car drove into a good restaurant. Xiao Yunhai ate a big meal and then checked in at the hotel booked by the crew.
The next day, Xiao Yunhai walked around the set under the guidance of the assistant director, Mo Taicheng. He was very satisfied with everyone's work.
In order to improve the efficiency of the shooting, Xiao Yunhai had told Mo Taicheng to book all the shooting locations in advance and let the crew's stage management, props and other departments prepare.
For this reason, Xiao Yunhai did not hesitate to spend a few million renting fees.
However, when he saw that the set was almost ready, Xiao Yunhai felt that the money was well spent.
Xiao Yunhai said, "Director Mo, you've worked hard these days. Go and tell everyone that as long as the set is ready by five o 'clock tomorrow afternoon, everyone's salary will be doubled. "
Mo Taicheng said happily, "Now, they'll be overjoyed."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "As long as it doesn't affect our filming, I will definitely treat everyone well. After all, it's not easy for everyone to work. "
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