This actor needs more money

Chapter 31 Kneel down and beg for food



Ding Xiu's words silenced both Qin Gang and Wang Jinhua.

After a while, Qin just said: "Brother Xiu, 30% is yours, and others are 70%."

"What!" Ding Xiu's voice was so high that Wang Baoqiang in the yard couldn't help but look this way: "I am exhausted filming, and I only get 30% because I am famous and work hard. Isn't this a beggar?"

He also thought that brokerage companies serve artists, and artists only need to provide them with part of their remuneration.

Just like the leader of the group, Qin Gang also often draws water. He introduces dramas to others, and they give him some benefits. Both parties benefit from each other.

But if Qin Gang dared to ask for 70%, he might be beaten to death.

That's pretty much it. If you exceed someone's bottom line, no one will care about you.

Wang Jinhuakai's conditions seemed to be excessive in Ding Xiu's opinion. They were just helping to find some supporting roles. To be honest, Ding Xiu could also find them himself, but it would take more time.

The worst thing is to run a few more crews.

Because for this little thing, I get 70%, even the bandits are not that bad.

Wang Jinhua explained with a serious face: "Mr. Ding, we have a reason for taking 70%. The services provided by the company are definitely worth the price. We are well-known in the brokerage industry."

Qin Gang sneered: "Can I translate it as, how many people want to eat but don't have this way?"

Wang Jinhua: "I..."

Qin Gang interrupted her: "Don't talk about this, tell me how many years your company has signed people?"

"Start at least eight years." Wang Jinhua said seriously.

Qin Gang said to Ding Xiu: "It means you have to work for eight years."

"How much is the liquidated damages?"

"Two million."

"If I quit midway, I'll pay them two million."

Hearing this, Ding Xiu's face turned dark. He probably knew what the brokerage company did.

It's a bit like the brothel madam in the past. She treated him like a lady and exploited her repeatedly.

Before, he thought that the artist was his father, and the management company relied on the artist to provide food and drink. Now it seems that the management company is the father. If it does not operate, it will have to pay two million, which is even worse than the feudal era.

"Sister Wang, we are about to eat, so we won't keep you here. The green mountains will not change, and the green water will always flow. See you again when we are destined."

Wang Jinhua was helpless: "Today's time is short, and we didn't talk about the details of many things. The agency is not what you think. If nothing else, just taking on the role is beyond what you can do alone."

Qin Gang smiled and said: "Brother Xiu, many directors have called me during this period and want to get to know you. That's what I came here to talk about today."

Ding Xiu said to Wang Jinhua, "Listen."

Wang Jinhua: "..."

"Maybe you don't know the market very well. It's easy for the current production crew to play small roles, but it's difficult to play big roles. There are so many actors and a lot of connections, so why should people ask you to play the leading role?"

"Ms. Wang, I don't agree with what you say." Qin Gang said sternly: "The standard for casting in the film and television industry is market selection. As long as an actor is popular and has a market, directors will naturally find him to play the leading role."

"On the contrary, if you are not strong enough, even the director's own son may not necessarily want you to act. A film can easily cost tens of millions of dollars. No one would make fun of such a huge sum of money, and even the investors would not agree to the director's promise."

"Brother Xiu, there is a director from Nortel who wants to make a movie with you, the male lead. Really, if I lie to you, you will be struck by lightning and you will die a happy death."

From the time she entered the house until now, Wang Jinhua had been subjected to bad things by Qin Gang one after another. She could tell that he was a troublemaker.

He deliberately didn't want her to sign with Ding Xiu.

Ding Xiu looked at Wang Jinhua: "Miss Wang, we are going to discuss business secrets next, so I won't give them to you."

"You will definitely regret your choice today in the future."

"As for the future, I believe that if I still have the value of making money in the future, there will be brokerage companies looking for me, so go ahead."

"goodbye."

Wang Jinhua left, leaving only a business card and undrinkable hot tea on the table.

"Old Qin, I refused the brokerage company's invitation because of your advice. You'd better not lie to me."

Qin Gang's heart was filled with ten thousand horses galloping past: "Brother Xiu, I'm just helping you analyze the situation. The specific choices are all yours. I won't do anything like this."

"That being said, I wouldn't be able to refuse without you."

"Put them down. Given their conditions and your temper, you wouldn't have signed it without me."

Taking a sip of tea, Qin Gang said slowly: "The agency is not free. After signing the contract, you have to act in whatever drama they want you to act in. If you don't act, you won't be assigned any work in the future and you will be forced to drink northwest wind every day."

Ding Xiu shrugged and said nonchalantly: "Then I can just find a job by myself."

Qin Gang rolled his eyes: "Have you ever seen any girl in a brothel who can accept sex without the madam's permission?"

"Let's talk about the male protagonist." Ding Xiu didn't want to talk about the madam and the girl.

"A director from Nortel wants to make a movie and needs a leading actor. I've recommended you to him. As long as you pass the audition, you'll be fine."

Ding Xiu was confused: "Old Qin, it's not that I don't believe in your ability. If you said it was a supporting role, then what, now you are the leading actor, you know."

Qin Gang blew into the tea cup and said calmly: "You are trying to say that I, the leader of the group, cannot reach those people. You are wrong. I have been in the industry for more than ten years and I know quite a few directors."

"I'm just a person who doesn't have much to offer. People don't like me. Take Wang Jinhua's company as an example. If there are no artists, which director do you think will pay attention to them?"

"Then why did you offend me this time?"

Ding Xiu asked.

"Because the other person is a director for the first time, because the film is low-budget, because I have many extras, and because I know the second male lead of Swordsman, and I am very confident that I can help him find the crew."

Qin Gang took out a small note from his wallet: "This is his phone number. If you don't believe it, you can chat by yourself."

"Don't talk about the salary when you are chatting, because the bargaining process will often lead to red-faced quarrels, and sometimes it will not end well."

"You are directors and actors. Just talk about high-ranking figures and storylines. My suggestion is to leave tacky things like me to talk about remuneration. It is better to have an intermediary to negotiate, and there is room for relaxation. You’re not embarrassed either.”

Ding Xiu took the note and muttered: "So you are the madam now?"

"puff!"

Qin Gang spat out all his tea in a sip: "Don't say it in such a bad way, okay? What a madam, I'm just a middleman."

"Are you pumping?" Ding Xiu didn't believe there was a free lunch in the world.

"I won't smoke this time."

"It's no good at all. What are you trying to do?"

"Who says it's no good? You're not the only actor in a crew. After the discussion, it's not too much to ask him to send two supporting characters. If I can't smoke you, why can't I smoke others?"

Ding Xiu tapped his fingers on the table and said in a deep voice, "What you did is similar to Wang Jinhua's."

Qin Gang said solemnly: "Yes, the difference is that I cheat others but not you. Brother Xiu, just follow me. If you come to me, you will be the number one."


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