In the previous cooperation agreement signed between the two parties, Liu Fei Studio was also eligible to receive part of the investment share of the film.

With Paramount's cooperation guarantee, the probability of this science fiction blockbuster losing money is infinitely smaller.

"100 million US dollars, if it is not enough, it will continue to increase."

After glancing at Ms. Liu, who was still charming, Xu Renshan revealed the company's previously estimated investment amount.

Judging from the preliminary memorandum negotiated with Paramount, the other party will only provide 30 million US dollars in funds and be responsible for important production parts of the film. The remaining funds will be borne by Qingguo Entertainment.

It’s not that Paramount is not optimistic about the copyright to adapt this novel, but their company has invested in many projects, and suddenly launching a new project in the midst of an originally intensive plan is a bit tight for funds.

Based on the current capital flow of Qingguo Entertainment, it is difficult to come up with half of the US$100 million. Many funds are in the special fund accounts of various project teams.

However, this project will have to wait until around June to start again. Many of Qingguo Entertainment's projects at that time were also completed, and the funds have been withdrawn, so there is not much pressure.

Even so, Qingguo Entertainment will not provide more than half of the investment alone, but will distribute these investment shares to other domestic peers, such as Huachen Sisters, Baida Pictures, Huaxia Pictures, etc.

It is impossible for one person to have the cake all to himself. Otherwise, if a movie with such a large production cost is released in China, why would it be favored by those theaters?

Risk sharing for big-budget movies is the norm in the film market.

"If it is so high, then our studio will not invest in the share this time."

After hearing this huge investment, Liu Xiaochen was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile.

Even the co-production blockbuster that Liu Fei made before entering Hollywood cost less than US$70 million to produce. It still hired two super-high-paid Kung Fu superstars, but the result was unsatisfactory.

Who would have thought that Qingguo Entertainment was so ambitious that the first movie it produced was still being released in theaters, and it was planning to invest US$100 million in blockbuster movies later.

This is not too low when compared to Hollywood, which is home to large-scale productions.

It is conceivable that if Qingguo Entertainment announces that it is cooperating with Paramount on a science fiction blockbuster, female stars who want to get the leading role in the movie will be able to break through the company's threshold. Liu Fei was definitely lucky to be able to book this role in advance.

In comparison, the resources in the Hong Kong city circle that she had contacted before were indeed not very good.

"Well, the payback period for this movie is not short. Although preparations started in June, it is likely that the filming will not start until the end of the year, and the release will not be until at least the second half of next year."

Regarding this issue, Xu Renshan also expressed his understanding.

As far as the return on investment from the movie "The Martian" is concerned, it is not as good as if Liu Fei invested the money in his Yushan Fund. Now Liu Fei's fund account only has 10 million.

"Mr. Xu, are you free tonight? May I treat you and Sister Yuxuan to dinner?"

After talking about her future plans, Liu Fei took the initiative to invite the other party.

"No, we have something to do tonight, let's do it next time."

After taking a look at the innocent and lovely Liu Tianxian, Xu Renshan declined the invitation.

Tonight, he had agreed to eat at home, and after that, he would watch a movie with his wife in the home theater to kill time. Naturally, he would not change his schedule because of unnecessary things.

Anyway, Ms. Liu is here today, so it won’t be too late to have dinner with her next time we have the chance.

"OK."

The brightness in her eyes dimmed slightly, and Liu Fei controlled her emotional changes to avoid being discovered by her mother next to her.

"I have an appointment later, so I'll come visit you next time."

Raising his hand to look at his watch, Xu Renshan, who had been on the set for more than half an hour, said goodbye.

He came here today just to take advantage of the visiting team to see Liu Tianxian, and had no other ideas.

"Mr. Xu, walk slowly."

After sending the other party to the car and watching the Bentley drive away, Liu Xiaochen returned to the crew.

Looking at her daughter who was busy again, she suddenly felt that the future was not so uncertain.

…

"Lao Hu, Lao Bai, Lao Su, happy New Year."

In the private room of Qingshan Xiaozhu, Xu Renshan saw four old classmates and greeted them with a smile.

I met Qian Kun just in the morning, so there was no need to be polite.

"Happy New Year."

After replying, Su Jianping smiled and joked: "Why, your wife is so worried about you coming out alone?"

"My wife and I have a perfect connection, which you, a single man, cannot imagine."

Xu Renshan just said something back, looked at Bai Jieyang and said, "Why didn't your squad leader bring you here?"

"We, the old men, are having dinner, why did we ask her to come here? Moreover, she is still in her hometown, it is too far to come here."

Seeing that the flames of war were burning on him, Bai Jieyang directly used the diversion method: "The food hasn't been ordered yet. You, a rich man, can help me take a look and order some special dishes."

"Oh, my net worth is all blown up by others, so I can't be considered a rich man."

After waving his hand, Xu Renshan took the menu and said, "However, I still have a say in what I eat."

While talking, Xu Renshan was not polite and ordered several delicious dishes in succession, and then asked the waiter to start serving hot dishes.

We are all college classmates, so there is no need to be too polite, as that would make us appear indifferent.

"Come on, let me toast you all at the beginning of the new year."

After the waiter poured the red wine that had been sobered in advance, Xu Renshan picked up the wine glass and said to everyone with a smile.

His wife had stored a few bottles of red wine in this restaurant, but he called her specifically to ask her to prepare it.

"Hey, you are all here."
Chapter completed!