Volume 3 Summer Rain Chapter 0346: Humanity is not worldly
Perhaps driven crazy by the tight funding, Wang Xilin would cast a net in any pond he could find, regardless of whether there were fish or not. As he spoke, he began to complain about the lack of funding:
"The crew is short of money. Although the Imperial TV station has approved a production budget of 5 million, look at the crew. They have to spend money on food, drink, defecation, urination, and sleep, plus the subsequent filming..."
As I said, some people in this world are just very generous, especially when it comes to being generous to others.
Wang Qilin was a very generous person. When he heard what Wang Xilin said, he said to Nan Yi, "Nan Batian, don't you see how hard these artists are working? Why don't you show some appreciation?"
If Nan Yi had not already made up his mind when he came, and if Nan Yi had not wanted to attack Wang Lu, he really wanted to hit Wang Lu on the head with a club and then use the dog-beating stick technique on him.
Nan Yi smiled and said, "Director Wang, how much money does our crew need now?"
Hearing Nan Yi's question, Ren Dahui's eyes lit up. He was the production director of "Dream of Red Mansions", which meant he was in charge of money. The crew was short of funds, and he was worried about money all day long.
Although the Imperial TV station allocated five million, this money is not enough for the filming of the entire TV series. He has been begging everywhere during this period, but the gains are not much. Unexpectedly, after listening to Wang Fulin’s introduction, this young man directly asked how much money he still needed. This must be a rich man, right?
"We are still short of two million." Ren Dahui said directly without any courtesy.
Nan Yi was slightly stunned. Regarding the investment in "Dream of Red Mansions", he had heard two numbers, one was 6.8 million and the other was 8.5 million. One was seen on a short video and the other was seen in an article in a self-media. He didn't know which one was true or both were false.
But no matter which number it is, it doesn't match the number of 7 million, but the number of 6.8 million is closer, so it is possible that Ren Dahui is asking for an exorbitant amount.
Nan Yi took a look at the cunning flash in Ren Dahui's eyes and immediately understood what he meant. He was asking for a sky-high price and then waiting for him to bargain.
Wang Fulin, who was standing nearby, glanced at Ren Dahui with some dissatisfaction, and said in his heart: "Don't you see that he is young? Even if he has some money, how much can he have? He is asking for too much. What if he scares people away?"
Nan Yi showed an awkward expression on his face, and said embarrassedly: "Producer Ren, this... this, I just opened a restaurant, two million, don't even think about letting me take it, even if I dream of getting rich, I don't dare to make such a big number.
If you want 20,000, I can still grit my teeth and take it out, just as a contribution to the development of our country's television industry..."
Ren Dahui quickly said, "Twenty thousand is fine too!"
Nanyi: "＊%￥......#!"
The other crew members who were listening on the side looked at Ren Dahui's performance and all showed embarrassed expressions.
Nan Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Producer Ren, this is the case. Although I personally cannot come up with two million, I am also an accountant in our village. There are many enterprises in our village, so we can still get the two million together, but..."
"real?"
Everyone was stunned; no one expected there to be such an unexpected turn of events.
Nan Yi complained in his heart, "What kind of people are you? You can't hear anything when you hear about money? How can I continue my speech if you guys don't support me?"
Cheng Yin was still the one who took the responsibility. He coughed twice and said to Nan Yi, "Xiao Nan, please continue. Just what?"
“It’s just that I have to find a reason to get the money. I can’t go back to the village and say that the crew of Dream of Red Mansions is short of 2 million yuan, so why don’t we give it to them?
If the village asked me what benefits we could get from the two million, how would I answer?
Nan Yi was too lazy to engage in witty remarks, so he went straight to the point, "Producer Ren may have heard of the clothing brand Paris, and this clothing was produced by the clothing factory in our village.
As for the clothing factory, they have been sponsoring clothing for various film studios. In return, the film studios would put a big thank you sign at the beginning and end of the film...”
"Xiao Nan, I've heard about Paris's situation. It's no problem for us to give you credit. We can also do it for you. If you pay two million, we will give you a 30-second credit ." Ren Dahui said anxiously.
"You're dreaming. Two million in exchange for a thank you. What a good thing." Nan Yi complained in his heart, and said with a gloomy face: "Producer Ren, this may not be enough. How about this, I'll give a call to our village first, and let the people from the garment factory come over to talk to you in detail. Do you think this is okay?"
"Okay, okay, okay. When can you come over? If you're busy, I can go over there too. I remember Paris is from Shencun, right?"
"Yes, it's in Shencun. How can the producer Ren let you go there by yourself? Just wait patiently. No matter whether it succeeds or not, someone from the garment factory will definitely come over in two days."
Nan Yi wanted not only the acknowledgments at the beginning and end of the film, he also had his eyes on the overseas copyrights. He did not want to make a profit from the price difference, but was planning to insert advertisements into the TV series.
It's not the kind of forced advertising. It's the kind that video platforms ask the leading actors of TV series to shoot. The scenery looks similar to the TV series itself, and the plot is also somewhat similar. It's an advertisement inserted in the middle of the TV series.
Not to mention that the TV stations that purchase the copyright do not have to pay the advertising fees, even if they pay the advertising fees in reverse, it is fine.
As far as Nan Yi could remember, this version of A Dream of Red Mansions not only caused a huge sensation in the mainland, but also achieved good results throughout Southeast Asia and East Asia. It was quite cost-effective to spend more than two million yuan to include advertisements for Swallowtail Butterfly, Paris and the food factory.
As for why it is not two million, but has to be "more", it is because there are costs to shoot commercials, and we also have to pay the actors advertising fees. Although the advertising fees should not be too much, and they would be very happy if we give them a few thousand, it is still an expense anyway.
"Okay, Xiaonan, then I'll wait. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We are really in trouble." Ren Dahui said.
"Of course, of course."
After finishing the business, it was almost eight o'clock. The actors had finished practicing and it was time to wash up and get ready for bed. The dull Wang Lu wanted to stay a little longer, but was directly pulled away by Nan Yi.
After leaving the guesthouse and passing through the archway, you will arrive at the Old Summer Palace.
The Old Summer Palace was still as desolate as it was when Nan Yi came last time. There were only trees and corridors, and a dried-up lake. There were no fences around the lake, so anyone could come in and take a look.
"Nan Batian, did I make things difficult for you just now?" Wang Lu, who was walking beside Nan Yi, suddenly said.
"It's okay. Paris has been sponsoring the crew, so this can be considered as advertising. Two million is a bit much, but as long as the terms are more favorable, we can negotiate. But next time this happens, please let me know in advance so that I can be mentally prepared."
"Well, next time I will definitely squeak first."
Wang Qi still remained indifferent to his generosity towards others.
Nan Yi was too lazy to point it out, nor could he point it out. He was the one being criticized. What was the point of pointing it out? Was it Nan Yi who was stingy, or was it Wang Ju who was to blame?
When coming here, Nan Yi did not share a car with Wang Lu and his friends. When returning, he also shared a car with the school beauty, Hu Zai and the other two.
As soon as he returned to the old villa, Nan Yi called Han Guoren, told him what happened, and asked him to come to Beijing for negotiations as soon as possible.
After hanging up the phone, Nan Yi went to the kitchen to make himself a bowl of noodles. When he sat down at the dining table with the bowl and turned on the TV, Liu Zhen came back.
"Why are you eating so late ?"
Nan Yi picked up a piece of noodles with chopsticks, blew on it, stuffed it into his mouth, and when he was almost done chewing, he said, "I went to the crew of Dream of Red Mansions with Wang Qi and others. This grandson said something too much and I lost some money. Give me 20,000 yuan first, and I will send it to the crew tomorrow."
"The money is still in the old place, just go get it yourself." Liu Zhen collapsed on the sofa and shook his neck. "I'm exhausted after a day of meetings."
"You should take it. The money already belongs to you. It would be inappropriate for me to take it myself. Consider it a loan from you. I will return it to you in two days."
"Why, your private money was emptied?"
"It's not very well off. We are already facing famine. I have been struggling for pocket money for the past few days."
"Oh, I'll get it for you."
Liu Zhen stood up from the sofa, walked into the house, and came out with a large stack of money.
He put the money next to Nan Yi and said, "Now there is only the Great Unity, and the denomination is too small. I guess the authorities will soon issue the fourth set. You may not know that the plate making of the fourth set was completed in 1980."
"Oh, do you have any hundred dollar bills?"
"Of course I have them. There are 100-yuan notes, and later 10,000 yuan will be in a small stack." Liu Zhen picked up a stack of 1,000-yuan notes and patted them in his hands and said, "By the way, Nan Yi, I looked through your stamp album and I see that you are missing only four sheets. Where did you get them?"
"I bought it from a prodigal son in 1976. It cost me ten kilograms of national food coupons. Hey, you are also a member of the banking system. Please help me find it and see if you can find it and make a complete set for me."
"Where can you find it? It has been destroyed long ago."
"Yeah, then when I'm free, I'll go look for it myself outside." Nan Yi nodded and said.
That incomplete set of first-generation RMB was the first valuable thing , and it had special commemorative significance to him.
Nan Yi did not expect too much from it.
"My period hasn't come yet. Tomorrow is the weekend, so you can accompany me to the hospital for a checkup."
"Well, it's too late for so many days, it's time to go for a checkup. Do you want to eat something to fill your stomach now? You can get up later tomorrow, and we can go there at noon and eat after the checkup."
"Go at noon? Isn't the doctor off duty?"
"It's okay. I know him. I'll say hello tomorrow morning and ask him to work overtime at noon ."
"Okay, I won't eat. It's okay to be hungry for a long time. You eat slowly. I'm going to take a shower and get ready for bed. I've been feeling particularly tired these days." Liu Zhen said, and walked upstairs in her slippers.
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The next day, around eleven o'clock, Nan Yi accompanied Liu Zhen to Rockefeller Hospital.
Two years ago, in order to thank Lang Huichun who treated Fan Hongdou, Nan Yi took the opportunity to expand the favor and benefit several of Lang Huichun's acquaintances in the hospital, one of whom was Wang Shurong, an obstetrician and gynecologist.
"Expert Wang, I'm sorry. It's already lunchtime and I'm still asking you to work overtime." Nan Yi said apologetically when Nan Yi and Liu Zhen entered Wang Shurong's clinic.
"Xiao Nan, it's okay, this is your wife, right?"
Wang Shurong smiled when she saw Nan Yi. She received Nan Yi's call in the morning. When she heard that Nan Yi asked her for help, Wang Shurong felt relieved.
Since the first time, Nan Yi has never stopped doing favors for her during every festival. It's not a good thing for her to just accept favors without giving anything in return.
How nice it is now, she can finally feel at peace.
After a long examination, Wang Shurong said to Nan Yi and the others with certainty: "Xiao Nan, congratulations, it is basically certain that your wife is pregnant. You need to pay attention to the next period of time..."
After listening to Wang Shurong's instructions, Nan Yi hurriedly thanked her: "Thank you, Expert Wang, we will definitely pay attention. Look, I'm sorry to have delayed your meal in the middle of the day."
"It's okay. You haven't eaten either. It's nothing to worry about. Go eat quickly. Pregnant women can't go hungry."
"Okay, Expert Wang, we'll be leaving first."
After saying goodbye to Wang Shurong, Nan Yi and Liu Zhen left the Rockefeller Hospital and walked towards the parking lot.
"Why didn't you invite that expert Wang to dinner just now?" As soon as she got into the car, Liu Zhen turned around and asked Nan Yi who was sitting next to her.
