"Yes, I am very confident. Besides, I can afford the loss, so there is nothing to worry about."

Fang Xing really could afford the loss.

After the Spring Festival Gala was aired, brands have stepped through the threshold of studios.

Even if you really lose money, the worst thing you can do is accept a few more endorsements.

Besides, it would be damned if this show failed.

He Rongchang was more rigorous in his work and nodded in agreement: "In that case, I will give you an answer after I go back and read the script."

Fang Xing nodded and agreed: "Okay, I hope we can cooperate."

He Rongchang looks at the script from the director's perspective, and will consider whether the script can be filmed, whether it will be a bad movie, and whether the cost can be recovered.

Yan Lan is different.

She is an actress, and she habitually gets into the role after reading the script.

So, she looked a little fascinated.

The waiter started to serve the food, but she was still watching, completely ignoring the people next to her.

Then, when she started eating, she drank the soup with a spoon and stared at the script on the table.

Under normal circumstances, her behavior would not be very polite.

However, Fang Xing gave this script to her. The more she likes it, the happier Fang Xing will naturally be.

This meal took more than an hour.

He Rongchang felt that the matter was almost over and he needed to go back and read the script carefully, so he proposed that the dinner would end here.

Both sides stood up and shook hands to say goodbye.

Yan Lan also stood up, looked at He Rongchang, and said with a smile on her face: "I like this script and I want to act in it."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Fang Xing and asked, "Is it free for me to choose the role?"

Fang Xing nodded and replied: "Basically, yes. However, there is a character in it, which is basically tailor-made for you."

When Yan Lan heard this, she became even more happy: "That's it. Then I know which one it is. Anyway, I like this script. If you can't get investment, I can help."

Fang Xing nodded in agreement: "Okay."

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Two days passed.

Yan Lan and He Rongchang took the initiative to make a dinner date. After hearing the news, Fang Xing probably guessed the outcome.

As expected, He Rongchang was also very interested in this script.

However, he is still worried about the future of sitcoms.

"This script is really good. Although it is only the first half, even if we only shoot this part, it would be good as the first part. The only problem is investment. How much do you plan to invest?" He Rongchang began to talk in depth about investment issues.

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"How much does Director He think we should invest?"

Qiao Yinghong took over the topic. Regarding investment matters, it would be more convenient for a broker to discuss it.

He Rongchang didn't wait for an answer.

Yan Lan jumped in and said, "My remuneration can be given at a friendly price to help save shooting costs."

She went back and read the script twice more. The more she read, the more she liked it, so she offered to reduce her pay.

In fact, her original salary was not high.

However, after the Spring Festival Gala skit was aired, it increased a bit.

The collaboration on the Spring Festival Gala skit was very pleasant, so Yan Lan took the initiative to reduce her salary.

He Rongchang continued: "The specific investment depends on the actors used. Excluding the actors' remuneration, the cost per episode can be controlled between 400,000 and 500,000.

"According to current TV drama actor remuneration, which usually accounts for 50% of the total investment, the shooting cost is about 900,000 per episode.

"If you want to invite popular celebrities to star, the cost will be difficult to calculate. An episode of 2 million or 3 million is enough."

Fang Xing shook his head and said: "Instead of inviting popular celebrities, I think the actors who collaborated with us in the Spring Festival Gala sketch are pretty good. We can also talk to the actors from the sitcom "Health Center" to see if there are any opportunities for cooperation."

He Rongchang understood it as soon as he heard it.

This means that if big-name actors are not hired, the actors' salaries can be reduced a lot.

In addition, Yan Lan took the initiative to reduce her salary for starring, so the cost of filming each episode will be even lower.

He Rongchang made a rough calculation in his mind: "If we don't hire big-name actors, the actors' pay should be lowered.

"However, judging from the script, the male lead has a heavier role. The other actors' salaries can be saved, and the male lead must find a better actor.

“Moreover, the script introduces the male lead, who needs to be handsome.

"In the entertainment industry, the price for handsome and talented actors cannot be low."

Fang Xing pointed to himself with a smile and asked, "Director He, do you think it's okay for me to act?"

He Rongchang raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "Are you going to act?"

"Yes, I'll act." Fang Xing confirmed.

He Rongchang initially thought that Fang Xing was going to invest in the production of this drama and would be mainly responsible for the script and some of the production work.

Besides, there is a big difference between filming and acting in sketches.

An actor who can act in sketches may not necessarily be able to film.

However, sitcoms are slightly better.

From a certain perspective, sketches and sitcoms have many similarities.

Therefore, after He Rongchang thought about it carefully, he said: "Judging from the effect of your sketch, you can give it a try. But if you ask me to be the director, I won't be polite to you. If it works, it will work. If it doesn't work, then you have to

If you change someone, you won't have any privileges just because you are an investor."

Fang Xing nodded and agreed: "Of course, if after the audition, the director feels that I really can't play the role, then we will find another actor."

He Rongchang was quite satisfied with this answer: "As long as you say this, it will be fine. However, you don't have to worry too much. Judging from your performance in the sketch, I think you should be able to perform, but you just need to make some adjustments."

"So I'm going to say something ugly first. When I'm directing a play, I'm going to scold you when it's time to scold me. You'd better be mentally prepared."

"Of course." Fang Xing agreed with a smile.
Chapter completed!