Filming a movie required a lot of money.
Whether it was the expenses of the crew, the actors, or the post-production and publicity, all of these were huge expenses.
The Director Ning that Ye Zhen was talking about was called Ning Yang. He had a professional background, but because of his height, he wasn't successful in his acting career. After changing careers, he joined a crew and worked as an assistant director for seven years.
Although Ning Yang was still a young director with no experience as an independent director, Ye Zhen knew that in the near future, Ning Yang would have a place for himself in the film and television industry.
After all, this director, who wasn't famous yet, would create a domestic box office miracle in the future. And this box office miracle would push his reputation to the highest point.
But unfortunately, the peak of prosperity was followed by a decline. People who were too young and outstanding were easily envied and suppressed.
Ye Zhen was quite interested in the short-lived famous director in the novel. She also sighed at the tragic end of the director's career.
"Investment?" Meng Jie didn't understand. "But as far as I know, the Lu Clan doesn't have any experience in film and television investment."
"No one has experience from the beginning. There has to be a first time." If Ye Zhen didn't know how to make the first move, she wouldn't have dared to squander Lu Beichuan's money so openly. She was only fearless because she had made a solemn vow.
"Miss Meng, don't worry. Even if you don't believe in my ability, you have to believe in the Lu Clan's ability."
"No, that's not what I meant," Meng Jie explained. "What I meant was that the Lu Clan doesn't have a precedent in the film and television industry. They're not familiar with the industry. If the movie doesn't sell well …"
"Please forgive me for being blunt. Although Director Ning is talented, he's still young and has no one to rely on. If he invited Miss Meng to be the female lead, there's a high chance that he won't be able to get any investment. When that happens, will Miss Meng have to withdraw from the crew?" Ye Zhen looked into Meng Jie's eyes. "I understand that investment has risks. There are wins and losses. It's normal. Miss Meng, you don't have to worry about me."
Ye Zhen's words were too honest. For a moment, Meng Jie was a little surprised.
In the past, she had interacted with many investors. When faced with a movie with unknown prospects, they would do a lot of research and research. After all, if they invested tens of millions of dollars, they might lose everything.
At the same time, she had seen too many investors go bankrupt because of a movie or TV series. The film and television industry was complicated. It wasn't as simple as Ye Zhen made it.
Meng Jie was silent for a moment. "Okay, I'll contact Ning Yang later and ask for his opinion. However, Mrs. Lu, I still want to remind you that it's not that I didn't mean to offend you, but the film industry is not as simple as it seems. If you really want to invest in the film industry, then I suggest that you ask the relevant professionals and listen to their opinions. "
"Thank you, Miss Meng. I will."
Meng Jie glanced at her wristwatch. "It's getting late. If there's nothing else, I'll get going. You can contact me directly about the endorsement."
Ye Zhen stood up. "I'll walk you out."
The two of them walked out of the meeting room side by side. On the way to the elevator, they chatted for a while and asked about their future plans. Meng Jie smiled gently and said, "I'll take it one step at a time. Actually, I don't know what will happen in the future. Maybe after I star in Director Ning's movie, it will be another four years. Who knows what will happen in the future?"
She sounded very calm. She wasn't someone who worried for nothing. In the four years that she had been banned, her life had been very peaceful. Apart from occasionally missing acting, everything was fine.
Of course, if not for You Jing, her life would have been much better and more peaceful.
Ye Zhen frowned slightly. She didn't really understand the entanglement between Meng Jie and You Jing. The words in the novel weren't enough to summarize everything that had happened between them in the past eight years.
Ye Zhen couldn't deny that You Jing was a bastard, but he was sincere towards Meng Jie. Even after Lu Shaoyan ruined everything, he didn't give up on Meng Jie.
Ye Zhen didn't have the right to care about matters of the heart. But if You Jing dared to interfere with her affairs in the future, he couldn't blame her for being ruthless and making that bastard lose everything in advance.
After sending Meng Jie downstairs, a silver sports car stopped in front of Meng Jie's car. Seeing Meng Jie appear, the person in the silver sports car rolled down the window, revealing an indecipherable face.
Meng Jie stopped in her tracks. She turned around and smiled at Ye Zhen. "Mrs. Lu, you can go back first. I'll let you know immediately if there's any news from Ning Yang."
Ye Zhen watched as the man in the sports car got out of the car. She tried her best to restrain herself as she stared at Meng Jie.
She understood that under these circumstances, Meng Jie didn't want any outsiders to be present.
She glanced at You Jing. "Okay, then I'll go first. Be careful."
After speaking, she gave Meng Jie a look and turned to leave.
"Mrs. Lu." You Jing stood lazily by the car. His voice was laced with anger. "I'd like to give you some advice. Outsiders shouldn't interfere with matters of the entertainment industry. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll lose everything!"
Ye Zhen didn't take this blatant threat seriously. She turned around and looked at You Jing without showing any signs of weakness. "Young Master You, I'd also like to give you some advice. Don't go too far. Otherwise, you'll lose everything in the end and get nothing."
You Jing, this bastard, had nothing in his mind except for eating, drinking, and having fun. He was nothing to be afraid of.
"Miss Meng, shall I send someone to send you back?" Ye Zhen didn't feel at ease leaving Meng Jie here alone. If You Jing was here, who knew what he would do?
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