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"..."

"Did you hear something just now?"

"Ah."

"If you don't want to be silenced by me, forget it quickly."

"Ah."

"Okay, let's continue with the business. You said you want to do something, and you seem to be quite good at writing articles. This matter is more suitable for you. However, it is difficult to meet some of your expectations just as a screenwriter, so , you can go further, I will give you 600 million RMB, don’t think about US dollars, and make this "Huan Zhu Ge Ge". Just like Qiong Yao, she personally acted as the screenwriter and producer, formed her own team, supervised the shooting, and Future releases. After completing this set of procedures, you will be considered as a smooth step into the media industry, and you will be a gold medal producer in the future, which is enough to earn you everything you want, and you don’t have to be my vase anymore.”

Ren Jingxi was both longing and entangled after hearing Simon's words: "I can only roughly write the story, and I don't know how to write a screenplay, let alone produce a film."

"You know what I admire most?"

"what?"

"The above is laborious," Simon said: "The Westeros system has developed to the present, and I don't understand many fields, but I can let other knowledgeable people do it. For this project, all you need to do is to write the story. Come out, as for the script, you can hire a professional screenwriter, as well as subsequent directors, actors, etc. If you have 600 million in your hand but don’t know how to spend it, then just obediently be a vase by my side.”

Ren Jingxi wanted to nod, hesitated for a while, and said, "But, shouldn't it be so simple?"

"Heh, in the film and television industry, the easiest job to do is to be a producer, and the hardest job to do is also to be a producer. It's easy because as long as you have money, anyone can be a producer. Make the film and television programs you want. The difficulty is that even if one person puts in twelve cents of energy, he may not be able to produce a good work that is recognized by the market or awards. As for you, if you want to do it and want to go well Farther away, because of the lack of foundation, you have to learn a lot while doing it, and if you want to do it well, you need to spend twice or even three times the time and energy than professionals, and you may not get good results either.”

Ren Jingxi shrank her neck subconsciously, a little bit withdrawn.

Mainly the fear of screwing up.

600 million, even if it is RMB, but even a few months ago, this is a huge sum of money that she might not be able to earn in her entire life.Moreover, the more important thing is the project itself. This is a story that he, a Hollywood tycoon, conceived himself. If it messes up, she is not sure if she has the courage to continue to rely on him.

Simon waited for a while, but didn't get a response. He turned his head slightly to look at the expression of the woman in his arms: "Are you scared?"

Ren Jingxi nodded honestly: "I don't understand anything, I will definitely screw up."

"It seems that you haven't understood your situation, or your advantage."

"Ok?"

"It's not that I'll give you a sum of money and nothing else to let you go to China to produce a TV series. This project must be under the banner of Jinshu Media. Since you were with Momo before, you should know about this TV series. company?"

"know."

The film "Speak Well" directed by Zhang Guoshi with Zhu Momo as the heroine, which was released in China, was produced by this company.

"So, after you take over, Jinshu Media's team can assist you no matter what you need. If you don't understand, you can also find professionals to guide you. Even if you want to be lazy, you only need to be responsible For money, Jinshu Media can help you with the whole process.”

"Then... why are you still looking for me?"

Ren Jingxi blurted out like this, and immediately regretted it.

This is not nonsense?

Simon pinched a certain place on the woman, and said with a smile: "Because you are my woman and are willing to do things, I let you take charge of this project. Others may not have such an opportunity in their lifetime. So, think about it carefully." How lucky you are to meet me, remember to be grateful every night before going to bed."

"Ah."

"Okay, let's get on with the topic, Jinshu Media's platform is second, and the most important thing is, I just said that you are my woman, so not only Hollywood, but also those in the Chinese film and television circles must also give me face , to provide you with all kinds of help and convenience, this is the most abundant resource you can use, the kind that is as big as the sky. Because as long as you know that you are my woman, even if you are an idiot, many people want to catch up with me. This line will also help you get the project done.”

Ren Jingxi was speechless for a while.

Simon wrote some comments on the draft of the Rivni Free Trade Zone Agreement that he had read, and waited for the girl in his arms to digest for a while, then said again: "How do you feel now?"

Ren Jingxi made up his mind: "I want to take this job."

"very good."

Ren Jingxi entered the state directly, and asked cautiously: "Well, 600 million, is it really enough?"

I didn't know it beforehand, but now I think about it, film and television dramas should be expensive.

"China Central Television's "Water Margin" averages only 100 million per episode, which is a national drama. This "My Fair Princess" has about 20 episodes, with an average of 30 per episode. What do you think?"

Ren Jingxi raised his face and looked over: "I don't understand, teach me."

"What I can teach you is that as a producer, cost control is a crucial ability. Taking the most intuitive movie as an example, for the same $1 million box office, one movie costs $1000 million, and another The total cost of the project is 1 million US dollars. The former is a big success, while the latter is a failure at the box office. How to control the cost will extremely test the comprehensive quality of the producer. For example, under your coordination, a scene that needs three days to complete, two days The filming can be finished, which saves one day’s funds. When the crew is running, the daily expenses may be tens of thousands. Combined, the saved funds are very considerable. And actors, you need to choose according to how much budget you have. Actors of the right level. With a budget of 600 million in "My Fair Princess", we can only choose newcomers as much as possible, or some famous actors who are well-known but are in a low period, so the salary is cheap. There are also such things as venue rental, prop production, etc. , you need to be aware of the price in advance, so that you can get the most affordable price in the negotiation. Otherwise, if you don’t know anything, you will definitely be regarded as a fat sheep, and then the price will be doubled or tripled, or even several times. Ten times, if you don't kill, you don't kill."

Ren Jingxi widened his eyes slightly: "Dozens of times, how is it possible?"

"Why is it impossible?" Simon gestured to the surroundings: "Just say this Boeing 767, if you want to rent one for filming, how much do you think is appropriate?"

Ren Jingxi shook his head.

Simon said: "That's the problem. There are clear quotations for aircraft leasing in Europe and the United States. Let's not talk about this. In short, if it's something else, you don't know the price. If others quote dozens of times, you will probably think it is reasonable."

"These, how should I know?"

"Of course ask someone who knows," Simon said. "This again involves the importance of network resources, and you will definitely not lack these by then. The key depends on how you use them, and even whether you are willing to use them."

Ren Jingxi said solemnly: "I will use it well."

Simon raised his hand and slid his fingertips across the woman's delicate chin: "However, I want to remind you one more thing, there is no free lunch in this world. One of the principles of life I believe in is to get as much as you give. The reason A little conversion is also applicable. When you seek help from others, you must remember the kindness of others, and return favors at the right time in the future. There will be exchanges, loans and repayments, so that it will last for a long time. If you only take advantage, one day you will Finding yourself without friends. Of course, you can’t always be at a disadvantage, because it will surround you with speculators who want to take advantage.”

Ren Jingxi only felt that there were many twists and turns, but he didn't complain, and agreed again earnestly.

The old life in the ivory tower has been gone since last year's family accident. For a sense of security that she dreamed of, she completely let go of her pride and reserve, and even did things to seduce men. There isn't much harder to do either.

The more we talked, the more I realized how rare it is to be able to ask a man for advice. Ren Jingxi continued to ask various questions, until Simon received a call that was not suitable for her to listen to and temporarily avoided it. Sitting in my arms for over an hour.

After digesting the previous conversation in the outer living room, he probably confirmed that he finished the call and knocked on the door again.

Simon was typing something on the computer screen, glanced at her, saw that she was going forward, smiled and said: "No, just come here, you don't pay me for consulting fees, what else do you not understand, in the future Ask someone else to go."

So stop.

After a little hesitation, he plucked up his courage and said, "Aren't you going to take a break?"

"Not tired."

Ren Jingxi twisted her fingers in front of her body and lowered her head slightly: "I mean, there should be bedrooms in the plane?"

"Ah."

"That……"

It has just been negotiated. She arrived in New York, rested overnight, and will fly back to China tomorrow. She plans to complete the story in two months, and at the same time learn by doing the preliminary preparations.

And tonight, he has made it clear that he will not accompany him.

Simon looked up at her, shook his head and said, "Forget it this time, there is only more than an hour left before New York."