Chapter 186 The crew disbands
Chapter 186 The crew disbands
"Are you saying that this crew will have trouble again in the future?"
Zhan Tingxiu said, frowning, "It's just 60 million, we would rather lose money."
"Who said we have to lose money?"
Qin Yao smiled and reminded, "It is written in our contract that if something happens that affects my image due to the crew, I have the right to choose to withdraw from the filming and I don't have to pay liquidated damages."
Qin Yao's contract was signed by the Legal Department. Zhan Tingxiu didn't remember the contents very clearly. After hearing what Qin Yao said, he was no longer worried.
"If you like it, I'll buy the script and we'll prepare the crew to shoot it ourselves."
As soon as Zhan Tingxiu said this, Qin Yao's eyes lit up instantly.
Zhan Sheng Film and Television Entertainment Company has been established for such a long time, but apart from signing these few artists, there has been no other action. Although everyone has a job, they also need some outstanding results.
Qin Yao chose to join the crew because he truly thought the script was good, but now it seems that the filming of this drama cannot continue at all.
Of course, the only ones who got into trouble were Zhuge Yu and his agent. It was not impossible to find a new leading male actor and reshoot all the scenes, but she calculated that if the crew did not make any changes, there would be even bigger troubles later and the show would be doomed to fail.
When Qin Yao and Zhan Tingxiu arrived at the crew, many people had already terminated their contracts and left the crew. Only a few people from the props group were packing up their things, and the entire crew seemed very deserted.
Director Bai sat in the office with a sad face, with two stacks of printed contracts next to him. When he saw Qin Yao and Zhan Tingxiu coming over, he no longer had his previous enthusiasm.
"Director Bai, what is going on?"
"Hey……"
Director Bai sighed.
"Yaoyao, are you here to terminate the contract as well?"
Qin Yao turned and looked at Zhan Tingxiu.
Receiving Qin Yao's gaze, Zhan Tingxiu sat down opposite Director Bai.
"Director Bai, what's the situation on the crew now?"
"All the actors have left, and all the investors have withdrawn their capital..."
Before Director Bai finished speaking, Pei Yanran came in with her assistant and bodyguards and threw two contracts in front of Director Bai.
"Director Bai, I'm here to terminate the contract. Also, this is a divestment contract."
Director Bai didn't even look at the contract Pei Yanran threw over. He found two contracts from the pile of documents on the right and handed them to Pei Yanran.
"Ms. Pei, this is the contract you wanted..."
Pei Yanran picked up the two contracts, glanced at them briefly, and then threw them on the table.
"Director Bai, forget about my performance contract. It doesn't have much money to begin with, and I don't want your liquidated damages. But my father invested 50 million in your crew, and you only gave me 43 million. What does this mean?"
"Ms. Pei, since it is an investment, there will be gains and losses. My crew is obviously losing money now. The 43 million yuan I can pay to the Pei family is already the limit of my ability. If you don't agree, just don't withdraw your investment."
"No."
Pei Yanran didn't even think about refusing.
No one had expected such a thing to happen on the set. Although Pei Yanran was reluctant to only get back 43 million, she was more afraid that if she delayed it for too long, she would have to pay more.
Faced with the listless Director Bai, he could only reluctantly sign the contract, take the money and leave.
After signing the contract, Pei Yanran turned to look at Zhan Tingxiu beside her.
"Handsome guy, I can't stay in this crew any longer. Do you want to leave with me?"
"Thank you, no need to."
Pei Yanran was not annoyed by Zhan Tingxiu's rejection, and continued, "Handsome guy, opportunities don't always come. Do you know what you are rejecting?"
Zhan Tingxiu sneered in response to Pei Yanran's words.
Pei Yanran couldn't stay in the crew anymore, and she had to think about how to explain to her family. After being ignored by Zhan Tingxiu, she led her people away in anger.
After Pei Yanran left, Qin Yao waved and closed the door, then turned to look at Director Bai.
Seeing the door closed by Tan Yao, Director Bai asked in confusion, "What do you want to say, Miss Tan?"
"Director Bai, how many people in the crew have not yet terminated their contracts?"
"Several major actors have almost terminated their contracts."
Director Bai said this and took out a folder from the side and handed it to Qin Yao.
"Ms. Qin, this is your termination agreement."
Qin Yao took the contract and put it aside without even looking at it, motioning Zhan Tingxiu to speak.
"Does Director Bai still want to continue filming "Crime Squad"? "
The drama "Crime Squad" is the result of many years of hard work by Director Bai. He originally wanted to become famous with this drama, but he didn't expect so many troubles to arise just at the beginning.
He naturally wanted to continue filming, but he had no money left, and it was impossible to attract investment through this incident.
Director Bai gently stroked the script, his eyes filled with reluctance.
Seeing Director Bai's reaction, Zhan Tingxiu suddenly asked, "Can I invest in your drama..."
Zhan Tingxiu's words were like a drop of water dropped into a hot oil pan, instantly exploding all of Director Bai's thoughts.
"Mr. Zhan, my play now only has the script and the props and equipment of the crew. The investment required is not a small amount..."
"I know."
Zhan Tingxiu said seriously: "I am a businessman. If I want to invest, I have to make money..."
When talking about making money, Director Bai smiled bitterly.
"But now it seems that this drama has a huge investment, but it is difficult to see the benefits."
"It is indeed a bit difficult, but I am very fond of this script. It depends on Director Bai's choice."
"choose?"
Director Bai looked at Zhan Tingxiu in confusion.
"I want Director Bai to sign a contract with my Zhan Sheng Film and Entertainment Company. The script and the crew will be considered your investment, and you will enjoy 1% of the net profit of this drama."
After this incident, Director Bai’s biggest wish now is to complete this masterpiece that he has worked so hard on, and he dares not even think about the profits.
Having been alone in the entertainment industry for so many years, Director Bai knows better than anyone how difficult it is to have no background.
Zhan Sheng Film and Entertainment Company is backed by Zhan Sheng Group and has the support of the Zhan family. It is undoubtedly a towering tree, and he can also enjoy the shade under this tree.
Faced with the olive branch extended by Zhan Tingxiu, he hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
He took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Director Bai.
"Director Bai, this is my business card. Call me when you have sorted out all the matters on the crew side."
Tan Yao added: "The crew's stuff can stay, but none of the actors and staff can stay."
"it is good."
Since he had already agreed to cooperate with these two people, Director Bai put away Zhan Tingxiu's business card and agreed readily.
"Since we can't shoot here, let's go back first."
After Qin Yao finished speaking, she called Xiaowen and asked her to take Ye Mengyi back to the hotel and leave the crew soon.
I finally found a reliable crew, but lost my job due to an accident.
Ye Mengyi found Qin Yao and Zhan Tingxiu in a depressed mood. Just as she was about to ask about her contract, she received news that her contract had been terminated and the company had arranged a new job for her.
With a new job, Ye Mengyi immediately ignored the contract with the "Criminal Investigation Team" and followed Qin Yao and the others back to the city...
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