Love Variety Show: The despised me exploded in popularity

Chapter 566: Chapter 300: Forge Ahead Triumphantly_2

“May 13th, got caught by Pei Yuanyuan looking at risqué pictures on the second floor of the studio, pretty socially dead. She didn’t give me a good look all afternoon, damn Zhou Mian! The divorced old man, can’t stand being lonely and sends me these lewd pictures to corrupt me! Yuanyuan is the nickname I gave her, good thing she doesn’t know, otherwise I might not live to see tomorrow.”

“May 14th, the money came in, praise to the xx gaming company. Hope they make big money, families stay healthy, receiving payments feels damn satisfying, Boss Chen truly is a ‘man among men’, king of men!”

“May 15th, the company is operating smoothly. Nian Shuyu, whom I met during the dating show, invited me to a party. I was expecting some high-class cocktail party, but it turned out to be a villa pool party, so I declined.”

“May 16th, it rained, the Underground Transit Station development looks promising. We have enough funds, but money’s coming in too slow, just as Pei Yuanyuan said. Scared of being poor, really want to make money, but she might’ve underestimated her own desire to earn.”

“May 17th, felt like making a movie but I held back, unsheathing my sword only to find confusion. There’s a script but no director, Wei Wufeng is somewhat inexperienced, unless his father steps in.”

“May… sigh, writing this cringe-worthy diary, Gan Wenchang, the authentic Beijing geezer I’ve been waiting for a month, finally came, bro’s gonna start borrowing money to make films!”

As soon as Gan Wenchang arrived, he gave Xu Qingyan a big hug, “Damn, you actually got the show going, how did you manage that!”

“Didn’t I call you here for that?” Xu Qingyan replied cheerfully, trusting Gan Wenchang, “Any leads on the investment?”

“Yes, there are some opportunities with Sister Xiao over there, and I also…” Gan Wenchang glanced around and said, “It’s midday, let’s eat first and talk while we’re at it.”

“Sure.” Xu Qingyan agreed without hesitation.

At the dining table, just the two of them, ordered a small spread of dishes.

“Here’s to welcoming you and washing away the dust.”

What Gan Wenchang heard made him laugh in disbelief.

“You’re shameless, worth at least ten million and this is what you treat me to?”

“Even the landlord’s family run out of grain, this is all there is, take it or leave it.” Xu Qingyan’s true self came out as he started to eat first, “I’m a regular here, it’s no worse than those fancy restaurants.”

They ate first, filling their stomachs before getting down to business.

“Why the rush? Last time we talked, didn’t you say you preferred to develop things steadily?” Gan Wenchang asked, putting down his glass.

Steady was certainly Xu Qingyan’s preference, but reality didn’t allow it. Keeping a low profile has its merits, if he had five years, even milk and bread would be abundant.

In five years, he had the confidence to achieve several minor financial goals. But there wasn’t enough time, in five years, it’d all be over, and the ambiguous relationship couldn’t drag on forever.

Indeed, he hadn’t even confirmed his relationship with anyone to this day. The closest he got with Pei Muchan almost turned explosive, but it ended up safe and sound.

But… this tenuous relationship no longer required a special occasion with Pei Yuanyuan. Sometimes, if lucky, the atmosphere alone would set the stage.

Having reached this point, the two still hadn’t defined their relationship.

Of course, Xu Qingyan’s progress with Lin Wanzhou wasn’t falling short. If it weren’t for his strong self-control, Lin Wanzhou would have sat down last time.

At this critical moment, relationships were just one step shy of solidifying, yet business seemed to be dragging its feet. The Legend of Martial Arts may seem successful, but not much money ended up in his hands.

If he wanted to produce shows and the investment was just right, his share could go towards buying a house and a car. But with his current financial strength, he wouldn’t even create a stir in Xinghai.

Six million is just the entry level for buying a house in Xinghai; spending tens of millions on one isn’t unusual. Once you buy a house, you’re expected to maintain a corresponding lifestyle.

Given Xu Qingyan’s current pace, forget about social status, even becoming wealthy is a struggle.

Moreover, he couldn’t possibly spend all his earnings on pleasure, the ownership structure of Sky Light Film and Television determined its nature. As long as the money isn’t withdrawn, it could always serve as company capital.

In other words, the company Xu Qingyan was building is essentially for snowballing. It just can’t stop. Both Pei Muchan and Lin Wanzhou hold shares but wouldn’t withdraw them, only increasing their investments.

Saying he’s poor now isn’t even an exaggeration. Compared with Xu Qingyan, Gan Wenchang has much more cash on hand, how could Xu Qingyan continue at a steady pace under such circumstances.

“Steady as we go, we also need to advance vigorously, there’s no conflict in that,” Xu Qingyan squinted his eyes, “No more crap, I’m planning to form a crew simultaneously.”

“I heard you talking about it before, this script of yours…” Gan Wenchang hesitated.

“Don’t worry, the script is ready.” Xu Qingyan had been preparing for nearly two months, and with “The Legend of Martial Arts” as a precedent, writing a new script was a breeze.

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“What’s the genre?” Gan Wenchang was all eager to try.

He had been following a crew in the south of Yunnan, slaving away. “My Battalion Commander, My Regiment” was still shooting and probably wouldn’t wrap up before the end of the year due to the dense forests and treacherous mountains of Yunnan.

The sun was fierce, the ultraviolet rays were intense, and sudden downpours were common. Only by experiencing it firsthand could one understand the ordeal. No matter how beautiful the scenery was, it also grew tedious over time.

It was at this moment that Xu Qingyan called him. In the end, it all boiled down to one sentence, “Dammit Gan, want to make money or not? Just give the word, and the money will be delivered to you.”

Did Gan Wenchang lack money? In principle, no, but he needed it. It wasn’t illegal or disciplinary, earning a bit of hard-earned money by oneself wouldn’t be questioned.

As soon as he heard Xu Qingyan planned to pull investments for a drama series, Gan Wenchang’s spirits lifted. Others might not know, but he was well aware of how much “The Legend of Martial Arts,” produced by Xu Qingyan, had earned.

It had just finished and had already returned several times the investment; subsequent earnings were estimated not to be meager either. Now that Xu Qingyan was planning to start a new project, Gan Wenchang had no reason not to participate.

“It’s still a sitcom, planning to dig deeper into it,” Xu Qingyan said modestly, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks, “Already got a crew ready, will start shooting in a couple of days.”

“Huh?” Gan Wenchang looked puzzled, paused for a moment, then slowly came to his senses, “You’ve already assembled a team, and calling me over, does that mean you’re planning to shoot another one, running two series at once?”

“Not two, three,” Xu Qingyan, resting his head on his hand, said with a dramatic flair.

Gan Wenchang: “????”

“No, you this…” He was stunned, staring at Xu Qingyan for a good while, suddenly feeling somewhat lost, “Is it you who’s gone crazy, or me who hasn’t woken up?”

“Aren’t you going to look at the scripts?” Xu Qingyan asked.

“What’s the use of looking, shooting three series at once, you’re playing too big,” Gan Wenchang lost it, “I wouldn’t say anything if you were shooting two at once.”

“If I were shooting two at once, why would I need you? Couldn’t I just gather some money and shoot them myself?” Xu Qingyan said exasperatedly, putting down his tea cup.

“Are you in or not, it’s a sure win,” he said.

Gan Wenchang wavered. Usually, one should stay away from crazies like this. But firstly, he knew Xu Qingyan, and secondly, “The Legend of Martial Arts” really had exploded.

“Let me take a look at the scripts first, I will consider it. Even if I don’t tag along, I’ll do my best to help out.”

“Fine.”

Xu Qingyan didn’t care much, such matters were inherently high risk but high reward. It didn’t matter whether Gan Wenchang joined or not, but once this opportunity passed, there would be no other.

He was short on time, hence the decision to go ahead with three series concurrently. All of them were pure comedies, running simultaneously, but with definitely varied shooting paces.

By the end, their broadcasting schedules would also differ, avoiding collisions; most likely one would follow the other.

The reason for choosing to focus on the comedy market was simple: it was not difficult to produce. Low cost, quick output, the only challenge was the actors and scripts.

Moreover, with “The Legend of Martial Arts” setting a precedent, having Wei Wufeng lead in “Underground Transit Station” was like having the situation well in hand. If Wei Wufeng could be in several places at once, Xu Qingyan would have gladly had him shoot all three series together.

Given the reality, the next best thing was to find investors.

Xu Qingyan’s requirements were straightforward: no matter how much was invested, it was crucial to assemble the crew. The costs for this were not to be paid but to be counted as part of the investment.

“Here you go.”

Gan Wenchang took the brief scripts from Xu Qingyan’s hand, one was “Home with Kids,” the other was “Love Apartment.” Indeed, Xu Qingyan had decided to take the risk.

It wasn’t his crew shooting anyway; he had gotten a team to shoot it on their behalf, and he was just the producer. The rights would hang under Sky Light Film and Television, and the screenwriter’s name could be removed.

In case of a real clash, the directors would take the heat, and any bad reputation would be on them. Naturally, money to be made should be claimed, for no other reason than Xu Qingyan was desperately in need of startup capital at the moment.

There were similar mythical online idle games in the country, but none like “Immortal Sword.”

If Xu Qingyan had four comedy resources in hand, plus shooting an “Immortal Sword” series, Sky Light Film and Television could directly enter the ranks of Xiamen’s top ten film and television companies.

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