Author: Happy Sanxian

"I wonder if you have any opinions on this script?"

Director Wen Muye asked Lin Ye.

Lin Ye just read the script and had a completely new understanding of "I'm Not the God of Medicine".

It is almost the same as the previous life. It is adapted from a true story. The prototype of the story is Cheng Yong.

Lin Ye said without hesitation: "The script is very good and the actors are well chosen. I like it very much and am willing to participate."

Hearing this, Wen Muye laughed and said: "After the filming of this film, the plan is to release it during the Lantern Festival. Because it is not a purely commercial film, it will definitely not be able to compete with other blockbusters by then, so our cost investment is not much, only 10 million.

The remuneration given to actors only accounts for a very small part of this, so what is your expected remuneration?"

Not much investment?

Lin Ye was a little surprised.

After all, this movie sold 3 billion at the box office in its previous life!

"Director, why are you so unsure of it?"

Lin Ye couldn't help but asked.

"This is not a question of confidence. The film market is determined by the audience. This kind of subject matter has never been popular in our country, so reducing investment is a last resort."

"If you are willing to participate, I can only give you a salary of 30,000 yuan."

Wen Muye was very direct and quoted his price directly.

He originally thought that Lin Ye would be so disappointed that he would reject him.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ye not only did not refuse, but instead proposed an idea that surprised him.

"Director, I don't want the pay."

"Ah? No pay?"

The latter is somewhat confusing.

Lin Ye explained: "Can I ask for dividends?"

"Dividends?"

Wen Muye was even more confused now.

There is no actor in this world who would ask for profit sharing from a movie instead of a salary.

Because actors can't control the direction of the script, nor can they control the audience's preferences, nor can they judge whether the film will pass the review of the old guys at the Radio, Film and Television Bureau after it is finished.

Instead of salary, you want dividends. How much confidence do you have in the script to ask for this?

If the movie is released by then and does not do well at the box office, or if it is not released for various reasons, the actors will not get a penny.

At this moment, Wen Muye felt that Lin Ye was not a smart actor.

Lin Ye didn't care about his thoughts, but said again: "Director, if possible, I only want 1% of the dividend."

1%.

If the movie's box office is 50 million, then one percent is 500,000.

If the movie is lucky enough to be a hit and reach a box office of 100 million, Lin Ye will receive 1 million yuan in dividends.

Wen Muye was really shocked by his ambition.

Moreover, he doesn't think "I'm Not the God of Medicine" has the potential to earn more than 100 million yuan.

Immediately, he wanted to agree to Lin Ye's request immediately.

"I think it's okay, but I need to discuss it with the investors and ask for their opinions."

Wen Muye is very thoughtful in his work, and he is very comfortable whether he is making movies or dealing with business figures. He is a role model among the younger generation of directors.

"no problem."

Lin Ye nodded.

If investors were informed of his request, they would probably nod immediately.

For investors, actors do not need to be paid but receive dividends, which is equivalent to helping them bear the risk of investment failure.

Moreover, Lin Ye's dividend is not high, only 1%.

If the final box office of the movie is only tens of millions, then Lin Ye's salary and dividends will only be hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Moreover, the total investment in this movie is only about 10 million, and their goal is to break even without losing money. They don't think there is any chance of competing for favor in the Lantern Festival.

Director Wen Muye quickly communicated with several investors, and their opinions were consistent with Lin Ye's guess. Not only did he readily agree, but he even asked Wen Muye to use this profit-sharing remuneration when discussing cooperation with other leading actors in the future.

Only then did Wen Muye understand that investors were eager for actors to help them bear risks.

Lin Ye took the lead, and now he has to trick those actor friends...

"Lin Ye, it's good that you have confidence, but it's really better for you to get dividends than to directly ask for a stable salary. If you want to think about it again, I can tell them that you have changed your mind."

Wen Muye treats actors like friends, which is why he is completely different from other directors in the industry.

Whether they are new actors or veteran actors, they are all the same in his eyes.

"No need for a literary director, I've decided to share the dividends."

"Fine."

After Lin Ye said this, he said nothing more.

So Wen Muye said: "We will start filming next week."

"Okay, then I'll prepare well during this period."

"Okay, see the crew next week."

Director Wen Muye paid the bill, then went out and got into his big G car. Lin Ye was sitting in the restaurant and saw a beautiful woman smiling at his co-pilot through the transparent glass.

Lin Ye was a little envious.

"When can I drive a big G? Is there a beautiful woman in the co-pilot?"

Forget it, it’s better to fill your stomach first than just dream about it.

Lin Ye immediately picked up the chopsticks and began to immerse himself in the rice.

I was busy chatting with Director Wen Muye just now, and I didn't even have time to take a bite of food.

I have to say that the restaurants in this magical city are really high-end. The menu prices are expensive, but they are also really delicious!

After enjoying the meal for half an hour, Lin Ye patted his stomach with satisfaction and stood up to leave.

After returning to the hotel, Lin Ye took a hot bath and prepared to have a good night's sleep.

As soon as I took a shower and lay down, my phone buzzed and vibrated.

"Hello."

"Lin Ye, have you arrived in the Magic City?"

It turned out to be a call from Gong Zhenyu, the producer of iQiyi.

"Yes, I just arrived this evening."

"Then come over here for a sip of tea? Let's talk about the show."

"Now?"

Lin Ye was a little surprised. He had just laid down and was going out again?

Mr. Gong's voice on the other end of the phone was excited. There seemed to be other people beside him: "Yes, it's still early. Send me your location and I'll ask the driver to pick you up."

"Okay, then I'll send it to you on WeChat."

Lin Ye hung up the phone, called up the WeChat page, and sent him the hotel's address.

After sending it, Lin Ye took a look at the time... It was already eleven o'clock in the evening. Is this still early?

Do the big guys have the opposite concept of time?

But he had already promised someone, so Lin Ye would naturally not break the promise.

After getting dressed neatly, Lin Ye took the elevator and went downstairs.

In less than five minutes, a black Mercedes-Benz drove in front of the hotel.

This is already the fourth Mercedes-Benz that Lin Ye has seen in the past five minutes...

There are also many other brands of cars, such as Maserati, Porsche, Land Rover and BMW, coming in and out everywhere.

"Are there so many rich people in the city?"

Lin Yebu began to fantasize, could he pick up a brick on the road in Shanghai and sell it for 20,000 yuan?
Chapter completed!