In the entertainment industry, I only like making movies.

Chapter 77 Investing in TV Dramas

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On the way to Shunyi District.

In the passenger seat, Liu Yifei fiddled with the jade rabbit on her right wrist with her left hand, recalling her father's suggestion from a few days ago.

"Senior, do you think I should change my citizenship back?"

"Of course."

Fang Yi looked straight ahead and responded without thinking.

He suddenly recalled his previous life, when the little girl's nationality was always a major point of contention in the negative news reports.

"my country's nationality control is stricter than that of any other country in the world. Many people who went abroad to change their nationality in their early years want to return to their roots when they are old, but they are no longer Chinese."

"I heard it's very easy to transfer ownership?"

"Yes, it's easy to go out but hard to come back."

Liu Yifei seemed to be deep in thought, recalling the information she had found online that the processing fee for transferring nationality was 250 yuan.

250!

The country is silently condemning those who go abroad and change their citizenship.

She turned her head to look at Fang Yi, his handsome face serious and earnest, and said with determination, "Then I want to turn back. Dad said if I'm going to turn back, I should do it sooner rather than later, I can't delay."

"Yes, people who change their nationality when they go abroad as children have a chance to return to their original nationality when they turn eighteen."

"After this year, it will be difficult for you to come back, Sisi."

Hearing the little girl's words, Fang Yi smiled with satisfaction and then gave her the score.

"Aunt Liu wants you to retain your current nationality based on your future career considerations. She hopes you will go further and further and become an international superstar."

"But there's an old saying: No matter how good things are outside, nothing beats home."

"Whether for personal reasons or for career development, holding the nationality of one's motherland is always the right thing to do."

"It's not easy to make it overseas. Don't be blinded by those actors who have made a name for themselves in Europe and America and are glamorous. Outsiders can't see their hardships. Only they know them."

Fang Yi's voice was calm and earnest, carrying an indescribable seriousness.

Liu Yifei could sense that his attitude was completely different from how he usually interacted with her.

She nodded emphatically, her pretty face becoming serious.

"I understand, senior brother, thank you."

"I'll call my dad when I get back and ask him to help me change my citizenship back."

"Good boy, listen to my advice and eat your fill."

Fang Yi smiled and reached out to pat her head.

"Huh... do you think I'm some kind of small group?"

Liu Yifei kicked her leg, dissatisfied with his way of treating her like a child, making her feel like a minor.

She's eighteen now, she's all grown up!

.......

After sending the little girl back to the manor, Fang Yi did not go home, but went directly to the "Easy to Move Hearts" studio.

Once inside the office, Lin Yi, as usual, brewed him a cup of Da Hong Pao tea.

Fang Yi held the teacup to his lips and blew on it gently. Then he looked at Director Lin, who was three meters away. She was pretty and exuded the aura of a young professional woman.

Hello, Director Lin!

If nothing unexpected happens, the girl standing in front of him must have a powerful background.

I was wondering where I got such good tea; it turns out it was from home.

"Mr. Fang, the payment from Huayi has arrived, totaling 1295 million. After deducting one million in costs, the net profit is 1195 million."

"This is the financial report!"

Lin Yi handed over a document, her face beaming with joy.

Fang Yi glanced at the document and asked, "Did Hua Yi say we should transfer the production budget for 'Taken'?"

"No, Huayi's CFO, Liu Yan, only told us to pay attention to the corporate account, and didn't say anything else."

Lin Yi shook her head, leaned forward and sat on the stool in front of the desk, her smile turning into a bitter face.

"Mr. Fang, the money just arrived in your account, are you going to have to transfer it back again?"

"No way, let's stall Huayi for now."

Fang Yi laughed. He was giving back the money he had already received. Did they think he was a fool?

"Remember, if Hua Yi asks about the funding, just say you don't know and tell them to contact me."

"clear!"

Lin Yi raised her chin, and her big eyes brightened again.

She opened the document she had just been handed over, flipped to the last page, and said in a low voice, "Mr. Fang, this is information I've gathered about TV dramas that are in preparation but haven't been filmed yet. Which one would you recommend we submit our proposal for?"

"Oh, that's thoughtful of you."

Fang Yi gave Director Lin a thumbs up, put down his teacup, and looked over.

Lin Yi, wanting to keep her money in the bank and not wanting it to rust, got information about TV dramas through someone.

There are a total of eight TV series on the A4 paper.

[My Own Swordsman], [Soldiers' Assault]

【Qiao Family Compound】, 【Ming Dynasty】

[Golden Wedding Anniversary], [Struggle], [Wolfsbane Flower], [The Reign of Zhenguan]

Fang Yi looked at each one, and broke out in a cold sweat. The more he looked, the more alarmed he became.

Holy crap.

Could our Director Lin also be a reincarnated person?

Cough cough...

He suppressed his shock, feigning calm as he looked at Lin Yi and chuckled, "Where did you find these? Why are they all TV dramas that were started at the end of last year or the beginning of next year?"

"Hehe...it's no big deal."

Lin Yi blinked and raised the corners of her mouth, saying, "I have a childhood friend who works at the Optoelectronic TV Drama Production Center. I got information on more than a dozen dramas from him, and then picked out a few that I thought would be hits."

"However, I'm not sure which one is better, Mr. Fang, what do you think?"

I'm looking at this!

I think any of them are fine, as long as the investment can be made.

Fang Yi smiled to himself, marveling at the advantages of having a background, as it allowed him to access information that was difficult for outsiders to obtain.

He got serious and considered all eight TV series before finally choosing two.

【My Own Swordsman】, 【Struggle】

The former is a makeshift operation, making it easier to invest in; the latter is currently only a script project and has not yet started preparations, but it's also possible to find an opportunity to get on board.

The other six projects either couldn't be invested in, had too long a payback period, or required too large an investment, or simply yielded no returns at all.

Fang Yi drew red lines under the two TV series, pushed the documents to Lin Yi, and said, "Let Chen Zhixi handle it first, and see if she can negotiate the investment."

"How much money should we invest?" Lin Yi nodded slightly and asked curiously.

"100 million for 'My Own Swordsman,' 500 million for 'Struggle,' and transfer the remaining 500 million to my personal account."

"Okay, Mr. Fang, do you want to put the money into stocks?"

Well, another meddlesome housekeeper has been born!

Fang Yi glared at her: "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."

If you don't want to ask, then don't!

Lin Yi pursed her lips, picked up the documents, and turned to leave.

Even if the boss didn't say anything, she could guess that the 500 million would definitely be invested in stocks.

What was the name of the stock I asked her to buy last time? I think it was called "Shanghai Heavy Machinery".

Yes, that's the stock, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

Lin Yi returned to her workstation and turned on her computer to check the stock price of "Shanghai Heavy Machinery".

next second.

She suddenly turned her head to look at Fang Yi's office, her face full of admiration.

Wow, boss!

In just a few months, the stock price has doubled.

......

Although Fang Yi told Director Lin to mind her own business, he still entrusted her with this important matter concerning his life and property when he left the studio.

"Lin Yi, after the money is transferred, invest it all in 'Shanghai Heavy Machinery'."

"Okay..."

A drawn-out female voice came from behind him. Fang Yi smiled with satisfaction, thinking to himself that she was indeed the number one employee personally selected by her.

After leaving the office building, he called Ning Hao and told him that he was in Beijing.

"Hey, isn't this Brother Yi? You finally remembered us old brothers who are struggling."

On the other end of the phone, Ning Hao was in an excellent mood, feeling as if he were floating on air.

Fang Yi got into the car, lit a cigarette, and chuckled, "Speak like a human being! Where are you having fun?"

"I've arranged to meet a stunning beauty near the school. Hurry up if you want to come!"

Ning Hao chuckled and gave him the address of a coffee shop.

"Who is it? Has Beijing Film Academy produced a new campus beauty?"

"A noblewoman from the Northwest, whose beauty was truly breathtaking."

"Yi Zi, let me tell you, I've seen rich people, but I've never seen anyone who knows how to spend money like this."

"One million dollars for just a 15-minute music video? It's completely corrupted my directorial spirit!"

Fang Yi chuckled, then cursed, "Get the hell out of here! How dare you ask for so much from someone!"

"There was nothing I could do; they insisted on giving it to me."

"Ugh, are you coming or not? If not, I'm hanging up!!"