Chapter 18 - 18. Investors (1/2)

Chapter 18. Investors

”I think I am going insane. I am afraid I will die of heart attack from the anxiety.”

The CEO of Forest production said as he tapped his finger continuously on the table. It had become a habit for him now.

Whenever he will be anxious, he would always tap his finger on the table.

”I think it's going to be fine. The project is being led by Director Zhu.”

The Project Director said as he sipped his coffee. There were dark circles around his eyes because of continuous work.

”If that bastard would have done his job properly, then I will be not be anxious here and the investors would not come to inspect the set.”

CEO Shin said as he sighed. The reason he was anxious was because the investors are coming to inspect the set.

”Isn't it good? If the investors were impressed by the shooting, then we can get more budget for the marketing.”

”Yeah and if they didn't like the shooting, then what. We can lose the small amount of money we have.”

”You are only thinking negatively, CEO. Think positively.”

”I would have thought positively if that bastard Hong had not decided to change the script midway and increase the budget. Because of him, I am taking pills here.”

”CEO, you should drink water and calm down. I am sure that the movie would be good.”

”The last time you said that, the movie was a disaster. I was even admitted into the hospital because of you.”

”…..”

Although he said that, he still drink some water to calm down. His mind was filled with anxiousness over the movie.

At first, when Director Zhu had brought over the project, he was very optimistic about it. He was thinking of breaking the stereotype and becoming the head of the production house which produced a successful spy drama.

But his views changed midway, the writer suddenly changed the script in the middle of the filming and the budget increased.

Only he knew how he had convinced the investors to get more money. Not only that, the release date also got delayed.

Because of these reasons, the investors are making a big fuss and rumours had already started running around in the industry.

His days are now filled with worry and anxiousness about the future.

”Director, something bad happened.”

As his mind was filled with worry, a Producer hurriedly entered the room. His face was filled with distress and worry.

”What happened, now? Did the investors refused to spend more money?”

”It's worse than that. The new movie which was going to be released at Christmas is now releasing at the same time as us.”

”Whhat??”

Both the Project Director and the CEO was startled by the news.

”You mean, the movie starring Zhang Yu and Yan Ming, what was its name, yeah, «Silly love» or something, right.”

”Yeah, the one which is going to be produced by Mermaid Production, right.”

When the Producer nodded his head, both the Project Director and CEO Shin face slumped down and their expressions were both pale.

In spite of anger, CEO Shin started hitting the table. His foot was hurting but he just want to let out some of his anger.

”CEO, you will only hurt yourself if you hit the table.”

”So, what do I do? Our movie is going to be a big flop at this rate.”

”But it also will not be a hit if you keep hitting the table.”

After some persuading and letting out his anger, CEO Shin finally calmed down and slumped into his chair.

He really didn't knew what to do now. He can just hope that it's going to be okay.

”We need a X factor.”

”Huh??”

When CEO Shin said those words, both the Producer and the Project Director titled their heads and let out confused voices.

”Yeah, a X factor. Something which can startle the audiences. Something new that can surprise them. Something like that.”

”But that type of thing don't happen often.”

”Yeah, it almost impossible for their to be something like that.”

”Well, what can we do. The other side had more popular stars and their marketing team had more budget. We could just hope that their film flopped.”

CEO Shin said as he sighed. He looked outside the window and saw black clouds in the sky.

The sky looked gloomy just like his mind.

'I wish I get a X factor that can make the film succeed.'

He thought as he kept staring at the sky. He didn't knew that after two days, he would really find his X factor.

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