268 New Zealand Trip (2/2)
Last time during their intimate moment, Liu Yao perfected her role of ”prom queen.” While with just words she ”denounced” Jiang Chen’s ”invasion”, and whispered her lines from the movie into Jiang Chen’s ear.
All in all, the conquering feeling of a pure and innocent prom queen under him boosted his ego.
Liu Yao blushed at Jiang Chen’s tease while she rolled her eyes at him.
”It is a movie you invested in after all, are you not concerned about the box office?”
Jiang Chen began to laugh as he put the orange juice aside and lied down sluggishly.
”It is only one hundred million, I pay more than that a month in tax.”
An investment of one hundred million. Even with one billion at the box office, after paying for the 5% specialty movie fund, 3.3% in tax, and 5% cut to other channels, and splitting the rest between the investors and the movie theatres, Jiang Chen would only be left with three hundred to four hundred million.
On top of that, it was rare for a domestic film to reach one billion at the box office.
Compared to the profitability of Future Technology, that profit was nothing at all. Jiang Chen considered this investment as one purely for his enjoyment.
Even if she knew Jiang Chen’s net worth, Liu Yao still couldn’t help but be shocked as she stuck out her tongue.
”What do you think the box office is going to be?” Jiang Chen laughed.
”I think… at least two hundred million or above? Since Chen Yanxi is the lead actress in the film, she has quite a number of followers.” Liu Yao put her finger on her chin as she gave a conservative response.
To one hundred million of investment, two hundred million of box office return was an acceptable result. Although Liu Yao had put her heart into shooting the film, and she certainly went through a lot of hardships to achieve her dream, the market doesn’t believe in sweat and tears.
”Are you not confident?”
”What, two hundred million is a great result.” Liu Yao pouted.
”I am not talking about the box office,” Jiang Chen shook his head, smiled, and continued, ”I am saying that are you not confident that you will overshadow the lead actress?”
With Jiang Chen’s words, Liu Yao’s face turned red. She picked up the orange juice on the table and took a sip with her red lips as she mumbled while biting her straw.
”It is hard. With movies, fans have a lot to do with it.”
Although for someone like Jiang Chen who didn’t have an idea who played in the movies until the end credits, he had to admit with comedy films, the fans certainly have a significant impact on the box office.
”That’s only part of the reason. Promotions also can achieve the same result.” Jiang Chen shook his finger.
With Future Technology’s user base, a simple promotion would instantly make her famous. As long as channels exist, fame was not a big problem at all.
Liu Yao’s eyes instantly lit up.
She turned around on her belly, with her hand pressed against her chin, and coyly looked at Jiang Chen with watery eyes.
Her deep cleavage and beautiful curves, even if a battle had occurred last night, made Jiang Chen’s stomach feel heated.
”Of course, it is a film I invested in after all,” Jiang Chen looked away as he spoke.
He was in swimming trunk, it would be awkward if he went hard.
Jiang Chen’s reaction didn’t manage to escape Liu Yao’s sight. The little devil's lips proudly curled up as she maintained her position in the recliner and seductively untied her bikini from the back. Then with a sweet voice, ”Honey~ I want to bathe under the sun, help me put on sunscreen.”
This little devil!
As he cursed in his mind, Jiang Chen walked over with his body reacting honestly.
Translator's Thoughts
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