âAnd the movies and TV, the pay scale isnât exactly high to begin with. If my reputation is affected, and the movie fails, the cuts are going to continue.â
âYeah, itâs your issue, what does it have to do with me?â Sixing even chuckled as he said this, looking quite pleased.
At this point, even Feifei could tell there was something different â was Sixing trying toâ¦blackmail?
Huang Mi took a step forward: âMr. Yu, you invested in this film, throwing nearly 200 million into it. You surely donât want that money to go down the drain, do you?â
âI think, whatâs most important in a movie are the director, script, and actors. As long as these three aspects are solid, even if you are reviled for taking advantage of a national calamity, people will still buy tickets. Moreover, with the current high level of interest, itâs actually a good opportunity for the movie.â
Although Huang Mi managed his emotions well, trying his best to maintain his composure, sweat had already begun to bead at his temples.
He was now convinced that Sixing was undoubtedly the one bankrolling Feifei. If not, he wouldnât be so brazen and demanding.
He hesitated, then said: âMr. Yu, how about this: for the next film produced by the company, I will reduce my pay by 50%.â
He currently received 30 million per film, so a 30% reduction would mean he will be giving up 15 million.
In exchange for Sixingâs non-interference and Feifeiâs lack of over-the-top promotion, he felt that this was a reasonable price.
However, Sixing looked completely calm, as if 20 million was a small sum, especially for someone of his star power, reputation, and ticket-selling ability. It was simply too stingy by any standards.
He even casually opened a bottle of water and took a couple of sips.
Huang Mi gritted his teeth: âThree films! I promise, for the next three movies produced by your company, I will reduce my pay by 50% for all of them.â
Three films, thatâs 45 million. This price would be enough to handle public relations no matter where he went. His assistant beside him was shocked: âBrother Mi⦠donât you need to discuss with the company and the agent first?â
Huang Miâs face hardened: âMr. Yu, my word is my bond.â
Only then did Sixing look up at him, his expression indifferent: âMr. Huang, why are you looking at me? Iâm not the implicated party here. This matter, you should be discussing with Miss Xue first.â
Huang Mi was a little stunned; did this mean he would also have to offer resources to Feifei?
Without hesitation he promptly said, âRest assured, Mr. Yu, Miss Xue is a good actress, sheâs beautiful, hard-working and loyal. Although I donât have much influence, I do know a few directors and producers. If I get the chance to work with Miss Xue again, Iâll definitely take it. Itâs just that, weâre currently involved in this romantic rumour, and if we act in another film together, wonât that implyâ¦â
âThe clean donât fear the slander. Besides, avoiding taking on roles together because of minor rumours, wonât that just invite more discussion?â
Sixing looked at Huang Mi calmly. Huang Mi hesitated briefly before quickly nodding, âI understand. For the next few films, anywhere I can help Miss Xue, I will do my utmost.â
Although it was mere verbal agreement, Sixing wasnât worried about him reneging, he even insincerely said, âThank you then. Ah, speaking of it, I guess itâs really tough on you too, considering she was your girlfriend for seven years.â
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