PNB Chapter 167 This investment? !
Chapter 167 This investment? !
A private room in a high-end tea restaurant in Beijing.
Chen Bingxia looked at Qin Xi secretly without leaving any trace.
Oh my god, it's real! Qin Xi is real! She is the best of the best in the TV drama circle! She is not wearing heavy makeup, but she is more stunning than on TV! As expected, there is a gap between celebrities and ordinary people, it's true.
Thinking about how Qin Xi called her personally yesterday, introduced himself straight away and expressed his intention to discuss cooperation with her, Chen Bingxia angrily called him a liar and decisively hung up the phone.
Chen Bingxia has encountered obstacles everywhere in the past six months. Not to mention top stars like Qin Xi, she has tried all kinds of small stars outside the third tier, but all of them fell into the sea without exception.
Even the fresh graduates, who were full of enthusiasm at first, said they would think about it after hearing about the investment in this book. Those with bad attitudes just rolled their eyes.
"So you want to get it for free!"
Then he left the table angrily and left in a cool manner.
Chen Bingxia scratched his head speechlessly and just wanted to roar.
"Do you have to be so realistic?"
Investments were not forthcoming, and actors were not affordable. But Chen Bingxia was not unpopular, as she received various small loans from various fake banks and Amway every day.
So when Chen Bingxia received Qin Xi's call, her first reaction was not ecstasy, but, damn, even fraud has come to me now?
"You liar, do you think I look rich?!"
Qin Xi: “…”
Later, Qin Xi's team contacted her again. After repeated confirmation, Chen Bingxia finally believed that Qin Xi really liked her script.
Chen Bingxia just wanted to laugh three times, hahaha!
Since the day he really decided to make a movie, Chen Bingxia has been frustrated almost every day. He can only feel sorry for himself every day, secretly lamenting that he has talent but no one appreciates it.
God is still kind to me, otherwise how could such a big pie fall on my head?
In order to make this pie in the sky become reality as soon as possible, Chen Bingxia couldn't wait to make an appointment with Qin Xi to meet and discuss in detail today.
While Chen Bingxia was looking at Qin Xi, Qin Xi was also looking at Chen Bingxia openly.
Qin Xi had never met Chen Bingxia in her previous life, but she had seen her documentaries and interviews. In her memory, Chen Bingxia had a very distinct personality. She was cold and strong, and seemed to always be able to calmly analyze and solve problems. No problem was a problem for her.
But now Chen Bingxia is only in her early thirties, with black-framed glasses and a ponytail, and looks younger than her actual age. She also has a sense of inquiry and restraint, which makes her very lively and cute. It seems that five years is enough time to train a person.
As they looked at each other, the air was unusually quiet. Both of them felt a little awkward. Qin Xi smiled at Chen Bingxia to show his friendliness.
Chen Bingxia was shaken by this smile, and was shocked to find that even a woman like her could be seduced by Qin Xi's gentle smile. She tried to calm herself down and grabbed the menu on the table.
"What do you want to eat? I'll treat you!" Chen Bingxia said casually. As soon as she finished speaking, she was suddenly shocked. The prices on the menu... were too expensive!
Chen Bingxia secretly hated herself for being quick-witted, but once something is said, it cannot be taken back. As a director, she must be dignified and cannot lose points on her credibility the first time they meet. Chen Bingxia comforted herself that it was okay to bleed a lot of money once, since she was short of money anyway, so this little bit didn't matter.
Qin Xi tried to hold back her laughter; Chen Bingxia's expression was truly fascinating.
"I want to stay in shape and not eat. The reason I chose this tea restaurant is because it is quiet and secluded, and the probability of meeting fans is small. Otherwise... I'm afraid it would be inconvenient to talk.
I'll just order a glass of lemonade. How about you, Director?"
Chen Bingxia let out a sigh of relief. He didn’t eat and only drank water. What a good person!
"Then I'll accompany you, waiter, two glasses of lemonade, thank you!"
After the waiter left, Chen Bingxia calmed down a lot and started to communicate with Qin Xi. He secretly made up his mind to win Qin Xi over.
"I really didn't expect that you would take the initiative to contact me!"
Chen Bingxia recalled that when she first started handing out scripts, she was also very picky. She went through the classic works of popular actresses again and again, and subjectively eliminated many inappropriate ones. But for Qin Xi, she was satisfied from the bottom of her heart, and Qin Xi was also the first person to receive her script.
Chen Bingxia was born as a journalist and had a sharp eye. She keenly discovered that Qin Xi had a stubborn vitality and a temperament that refused to give in to fate. This coincided with the heroine of "The Abyss and You".
In addition, Qin Xi has had the experience of being blackened by the entire network. What is even more rare is that she not only came out of it, but also became more beautiful and her development is getting better and better.
This person is simply the chosen one, born for [The Abyss and You]!
Later, Chen Bingxia suffered a series of blows from reality. Not only celebrities, but even potential celebrities refused to take her jobs. She dared not even think about getting a first-line actress like Qin Xi, who had a very high national popularity.
After Qin Xi contacted her yesterday, she was so elated that she remembered what happened. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that fate was indescribable. She was the first to hand the script to Qin Xi, and Qin Xi was also the first artist to take the initiative to discuss cooperation. The more she thought about it, the more excited she felt. Chen Bingxia was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.
Qin Xi said modestly, "I'm sorry that I replied to you late, I hope you can understand. I was busy filming before and couldn't spare the time. And there were too many scripts that came to me, you know..."
Chen Bingxia nodded repeatedly to show her understanding.
"But when I first saw the script, I was completely attracted. The whole script, especially the heroine, was very powerful and profound. I liked it very much. After reading it overnight, I immediately decided to act in it."
Chen Bingxia was so happy to see that her script, which she had worked so hard on but was discarded by many people, was recognized. Her face turned slightly red and she talked about it enthusiastically.
"This character has a prototype. It's an AlDS patient I interviewed before. Her life was full of despair, but she refused to give up and forged hope out of despair. She brought me a lot of strength and inspiration, and we became close friends. Later, she passed away, and I decided that no matter what, I had to let more people know about her deeds, so this story came into being..."
It turns out there is such a past event. No wonder Chen Bingxia never gave up on this movie no matter what setbacks she faced over the five years it took.
"Director, I admire your friend's spirit. It's a pity that I don't have the chance to meet her, but I seem to see her shadow in you. If I have the opportunity to interpret her and let more people have a new understanding of AIDS, I will do my best to do it!"
Chen Bingxia didn't expect Qin Xi to agree so easily and readily. It was so effortless that Chen Bingxia couldn't believe it was true.
Thinking about the investment in "The Abyss" and Qin Xi's extremely high salary, Chen Bingxia couldn't laugh at all. She was afraid that the hope that had just risen would be shattered in an instant.
Chen Bingxia expressed it cautiously and tactfully.
"You know, this is a niche subject after all, so it's difficult to invest, and funds are relatively scarce, so your pay...may also...you know..."
The more Chen Bingxia spoke, the more guilty she felt. She was a little afraid to look Qin Xi in the eye.
Qin Xi had predicted this, so he asked directly, "Director, how much investment have you raised so far?"
Chen Bingxia was silent for a few seconds, then gritted his teeth and said a number.
"One million..."
Qin Xi: “!!!”