Basketball boy, starting to shine from the slam dunk

Director Guo Fan was still a little dazed, but Zhou Zhiming understood it instantly.

It is definitely not possible to ask Zhuang Yu to give up the competition to make a movie. Not to mention playing a supporting role, he would not do that even if he was given the leading male role.

But entering the entertainment industry is not just about being an actor. Zhuang Yu already has an investment company, and he is also looking for investment projects. Investing in restaurant chains is an investment, and investing in film shooting is also an investment. Why can't he enter the entertainment industry as a producer?

Zhou Zhiming also said immediately: "Director Guo, Zhuang Yu has always liked your movies and believes that you will lead Chinese movies to create a new era."

When a group of people are carrying a painting in a fancy sedan chair, of course they only speak good words.

After praising Guo Fan, Zhou Zhiming continued, "Although Zhuang Yu can't spare the time to make a movie, he really wants to work with you, and he is looking for investment projects. Don't you think this is a coincidence? Haha..."

Guo Fan also laughed. He thought for a moment and said, "I do have a funding gap for the next film I'm going to shoot, King Kong River. Well, I won't hide it from you. If it was the second part of The Wandering Earth, many people would be willing to invest, and funding would not be a problem. But now I'm going to shoot King Kong River, which is a genre I've never been involved in, so investors are a little hesitant."

There was no need to say this, but Guo Fan did not come here to solicit investment, but to make friends, so he explained it anyway.

The previous film "The Wandering Earth" shot by Guo Fan achieved excellent results, and the investors are eager for him to continue shooting the second part of "The Wandering Earth".

However, Guo Fan decided to shoot the anti-Japanese war themed film "King Kong River" instead.

The shift from science fiction, which has already achieved excellent results, to anti-Japanese war themes is a huge leap, which has also caused some concerns among investors.

Therefore, the funds have not been in place and there is still some gap.

The reason why Guo Fan chose to explain was actually a kind reminder to tell Zhuang Yu that you have to think about it carefully. What I am shooting is not "The Wandering Earth 2", but the anti-Japanese war theme "King Kong River". I can't guarantee that this time I can make as much money as "The Wandering Earth".

Zhuang Yu and Zhou Zhiming looked at each other and quickly made a decision.

"This is just a coincidence." Zhuang Yu said with a smile, "Director Guo, I invested in this film, King Kong River. I also invested in your next film. I value you as a person. I hope we can maintain long-term cooperation and don't have to care about temporary gains and losses."

This is also what Zhuang Yu really thinks.

To be honest, Zhuang Yu didn't know much about the film market, and he didn't know whether this anti-Japanese war film "King Kong River" could achieve good results. After all, Director Guo Fan had never filmed such a theme before, and there was not much to refer to.

But he is very confident about "The Wandering Earth 2" and believes that it will be a big hit as long as it is filmed.

To put it bluntly, what Zhuang Yu actually wants to invest in is "The Wandering Earth 2". Now investing in the filming of "The Battle at Lake Kong Rim" is just a prelude. With the cooperation of this drama, it will be natural for him to invest in the filming of "The Wandering Earth 2" later.

Otherwise, a lot of people are waiting to invest in "The Wandering Earth 2". Director Guo has also said that "The Wandering Earth 2" has no shortage of funds, so how can I get involved?

Just to cut in line, Zhuang Yu is willing to invest in "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

Since Zhuang Yu said so, Guo Fan also laughed, stretched out his hand without hesitation, and said, "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."

"It's a pleasure working with you." Zhuang Yu also stood up.

After that, the details were discussed, such as how much Zhuang Yu would invest, how much shares he would hold, what needed to be done, etc.

In fact, Zhuang Yu didn't need to discuss these things himself, he could just leave it to Zhou Zhiming. However, at this time, Zhuang Yu also realized that he might need to hire a professional investment manager.

Things like this are not actually what Zhou Zhiming, as an agent, should do, but there is no one around Zhuang Yu, so he has to do it.

"Talent, we must speed up the development of talent." Zhuang Yu said to himself.

As his business empire grew, he needed more and more talent, especially trustworthy and capable talent.

Generally speaking, this type of talent has grown up through hard work alongside a business tycoon. When this business tycoon reaches a certain level, he will naturally be surrounded by a group of talented people.

However, Zhuang Yu's foundation was too shallow, and he had never experienced any difficulties, nor did he have the energy to cultivate talents.

After some negotiations, the matter was settled.

Zhuang Yu invested 3000 million Chinese yuan in the filming of "The Battle at Lake Changjin". As for the subsequent profit sharing after the movie is released, it will be carried out in accordance with industry practices.

Zhuang Yu had no objection to this. He knew that he was not the biggest producer and did not expect to make much money, so he just regarded it as a prelude to build a good relationship with Director Guo Fan.

Even a little loss doesn't matter.

After the deal was done, Zhou Zhiming invited Director Guo Fan to have lunch together, but Director Guo Fan declined. He still had a lot of things to deal with, and he also needed to go back and greet other investors and go through the procedures for Zhuang Yu's investment.

Hearing that it was serious business, Zhou Zhiming did not try to keep him.

Brother Hu also left with director Guo Fan.

Watching the two people disappear from the scene, Zhou Zhou Zhiming laughed: "I didn't expect there would be an unexpected surprise. This can be considered as your entry into the entertainment industry, right?"

"Yes, of course." Zhuang Yu also smiled.

Zhou Zhiming asked curiously, "But you really think highly of Director Guo Fan. You actually proposed to invest in his movie after just the first meeting. I almost couldn't figure it out just now. You are really bold and daring."

Zhuang Yu chuckled and expressed his thoughts, then added, "Also, before the two of them came, Brother Hu told me that Director Guo Fan's company is also in competition with Gao Yadong's company. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. If I can cause trouble for Gao Yadong, I can also establish a good relationship with Director Guo. Why not do such a thing? Isn't he just a big boss in the entertainment industry? I can be one too."

Zhou Zhiming laughed even more happily, his eyes full of satisfaction. This kid has really grown up.

......

Director Guo Fan was very efficient and had drafted the contract two days later. The two signed the investment contract in the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and the deal was done.

Zhuang Yu has no intention of intervening in how the movie will be filmed or promoted.

However, director Guo Fan expressed his hope that he could make a cameo appearance. If he doesn't have time to play an important role, a cameo appearance would be fine.

It's just a guest appearance, it doesn't take much effort.

What's more, now that he has become the producer of this movie, it is only natural for him to take a cameo role, so Zhuang Yu agreed.

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Soon, the news spread in the entertainment circle.

Many people were surprised that a basketball player could become a film producer. Some people were envious and jealous, thinking, Damn, these sports people are so rich. Some people secretly sneered, thinking that Guo Fan was also unreliable. He didn't make a good science fiction movie, but chose to make an anti-Japanese war theme, and even went to find a basketball player to be the producer. Does he know what a producer is?

For example, Gao Yadong was furious and sneered after hearing the news: "I want to see how you guys compensate me. You still want to be a producer. I will pay you back to death."

But he was destined to be disappointed.

When "King Kong River" is released, all doubts will disappear...