Chapter 584 - 584 Happy Cooperation

Before Chen Long could speak, Fan Yunfan spoke righteously, “Even more money won’t work. Didn’t big brother just say that money he’s earned in this lifetime, he can’t spend it all? He’s working hard on films to provide for the brothers of the Chen Family Crew, and also because of his love for cinema. Plus, I hope you remember one thing: big brother is an international superstar. Asking him to shoot such an ad is truly disrespectful to him.”

Chen Long nodded slightly but said nothing.

Since he had decided not to take this advertisement, and thus not earn this money, he had to maintain the dignity befitting an international superstar.

Xu Yang smiled faintly and stretched out two fingers: “Twenty million.”

Chen Long’s breathing became somewhat rapid.

Fan Yunfan, worried Chen Long would change his mind, quickly added, “Big brother, you’re an international superstar, think about your image.”

Chen Long took a deep breath and nodded, “Mr. Xu, Wang Xiaocong, I’m really sorry. I have money, I won’t shoot commercials like these for money. If you ask me to shoot a public service ad, I’ll do it for free. But for this ad, please find someone else.”

Xu Yang stretched out three fingers: “Thirty million.”

Adding another ten million made Chen Long’s breathing even more rapid.

Fan Yunfan reminded him again, “Big brother, you’re an international superstar, think about your image.”

Chen Long took two deep breaths, forcefully suppressing the temptation, gritted his teeth, and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Xu, Wang Xiaocong, it’s really not about the money. You should find someone else.”

Uttering these words, Chen Long felt a pang in his heart.

Thirty million.

That was thirty million.

And he had just turned it down.

Just for saying a few lines, he would earn thirty million, and he felt a bit foolish.

Why turn down such a lucrative opportunity?

Shooting a movie, sometimes, might earn him just as much money.

But filming a movie is so hard, so exhausting, and it comes with life-threatening risks.

If he didn’t jump off a building, a bridge, a mountain, or out of a plane, nobody would want to watch it.

Yet shooting this ad would be so easy.

It was as if money was being thrown in front of him, just waiting for him to pick it up.

“Forty million,” Xu Yang extended four fingers, “Big brother, this is the highest offer Wang Xiaocong and I can make. If you’re still not willing, then there’s nothing more we can do.”

This was the truth; they had discussed it beforehand, the highest they’d go was forty million.

An endorsement for just one commercial, offering forty million was absolutely astronomical.

No one could offer such a high price!

If Chen Long wasn’t interested, then they would let it be.

Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong, although wealthy, didn’t have money that came from the wind.

Besides, they came to Harbor City this time planning to approach many of its stars.

It was only because of Chen Long’s high status that they had offered such a high price.@@novelbin@@

But the endorsement of this game wasn’t exclusive to Chen Long.

If it wasn’t essential to have Chen Long and he was not willing at forty million, then it was time to say goodbye.

Chen Long’s eyes widened, and his rapid breathing was clearly audible.

It was evident that the price had impacted him.

Fan Yunfan hurriedly said, “Big brother, your image, think about your image!”

Chen Long was still breathing rapidly and remained silent.

Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong exchanged glances, and Xu Yang sighed, “Big brother, it seems you really don’t fancy our advertisement. Since that’s the case, we won’t disturb you any longer. Wang Xiaocong, let’s go. Later, you can get in touch with Li Lianjie, he probably won’t refuse. After all, our advertisement only needs to be aired domestically. The effect would be roughly the same, and we might even save some money.”

Having said that, Xu Yang got up and walked out without a hint of hesitation.

Wang Xiaocong quickly followed behind him.

“President Xu, young master Wang, don’t go.” Chen Long sprang to his feet and hurried over to them in just a few steps, “I’ll take the endorsement for ‘Greedy Play Today’!”

The offer had reached forty million. If he didn’t take it, Chen Long felt he’d be a huge idiot.

What about international superstar prestige? He couldn’t care less about it now, he just wanted to secure the advertisement deal and get that forty million!

Xu Yang feigned surprise, “Brother, didn’t you say you didn’t want to make money? Didn’t you say you had so much money you couldn’t spend it all in this lifetime? Why take the deal now?”

Chen Long replied earnestly, “It’s true that I don’t want to make money, but I also said that I enjoy doing things beneficial to society. I think your game is a positive energy game. It promotes chivalry and celebrates brotherhood. It’s a rare good game. I think we should introduce it to the young people. If they miss out on this game, it would be truly regrettable. I’d like to endorse this game, so more people can play it!”

Xu Yang responded with reverence, “Brother, you truly live up to the title of a film professional dedicated to the nation and its people. You are right. Our game does promote positive energy, chivalry, and brotherhood. Since you’ve agreed, let’s sign the contract!”

Wang Xiaocong laughed as well, “Brother, your dedication to the nation and its people is truly touching.”

Chen Long maintained a serious tone, “This is what I should do as someone in the movie industry!”

These actions left Fan Yunfan dumbfounded.

Was this really the big brother he knew?

But he quickly learned a lesson.

It’s not that money isn’t everything, it’s just that you haven’t offered enough of it.

If you have enough money, it can do anything in situations like these.

Fifteen million could tempt Chen Long.

Twenty million, and it got tough for Chen Long to refuse.

At thirty million, Chen Long felt like he was bleeding inside after turning it down.

At forty million, what’s dignity? Just fuck off!

Making money is the sweetest thing!

If you can offer forty million for Chen Long to endorse a game, then that game must be beneficial for both mental and physical health, good for the country and the people—a truly good game.

A good game like this should not be refused by an international superstar like Chen Long!

Fan Yunfan sighed inwardly, giving up on further persuasion.

He was just Chen Long’s agent. Chen Long would ask for his opinion but wouldn’t necessarily take all of it.

As an international superstar, Chen Long had his own judgment on what to do and what not to do.

Since Chen Long had decided to take on the endorsement, any further persuasion by him would be useless and might even annoy his brother.

Yet, Fan Yunfan couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss.

It seemed that big brother really was getting old, no longer the young daredevil who used to jump off buildings, bridges, and planes.

Big brother was tired of fighting and now wanted to make some easy money.

While he was thinking about all this, Wang Xiaocong pulled out the contract for both parties to sign.

Afterward, Wang Xiaocong paid Chen Long a twenty-million advance and agreed on a schedule for shooting the advertisement.

Xu Yang was not going to be involved in these matters. Not even Wang Xiaocong would be involved—the company team would handle the advertisement shoot.

Seeing the twenty-million check, Chen Long’s face broke into a very bright smile.

“Pleasure doing business!”

Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong both shook Chen Long’s hand, then took their leave.

Chen Long personally escorted them to the gate, waiting until their car vanished from sight before returning to the villa.