435: Chapter 435 Another Encounter?

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Ten percent is ten percent, Lin Chuyan thought, not dwelling on it further.

It was a good start, and there would be plenty of opportunities for cooperation in the future.

No rush.

However, when it came to things like acting fees, Lin Chuyan had learned his lesson; he would let Wu Yue handle those negotiations...

Just as he was about to leave, he was pulled aside by Boss Yang for a meal.

The last time Boss Yang had invited him, he had been busy at China Film Group and made an excuse to decline. This time, since the offer was made again, Lin Chuyan had no choice but to follow.

This led them to the other party's home, where he had a proper family dinner, the kind where female family members were present.

The Yang family valued privacy; the family members rarely appeared in the media, and ordinary people really could not get in. Lin Chuyan understood that if he had accepted the meal invitation last time, he probably would not have received this level of treatment.

They did not discuss business on such occasions.

Fortunately, Lin Chuyan was never one to be stage-frightened; he was just himself. Seeing his face, the female family members could eat a few extra bites. The meal ended with everyone satisfied, and the atmosphere was excellent.

After the meal, he bid farewell to Boss Yang and set off for home.

On the way, he began to think about the new film and then explained it to Wu Yue and Xia Zhi.

The total investment for "new police story" was 150 million, which was the cost before Lin Chuyan joined.

Is that a lot? Not really.

You have to realize that the male lead of the film is a true international superstar, whose acting fees in Hollywood are in the tens of millions of dollars; he only takes a friendship price plus a share of the profits whenever he returns to film here.

The second male lead is someone heavily promoted by Emperor Group, currently transitioning from Singer to actor. He is in the process of building popularity through films and has not yet reached the status of a top-tier film star, so his acting fee is in the mid-to-high range for the new generation.

The female lead had previously retired from the industry to go into business and had just returned to the film scene. Her market value was in a recovery period, and her screen time was relatively small, so her acting fee was at a mid-level for actresses.

Wu Yue understood clearly.

"As it stands, this is a mix of mid-generation and young actors. It has the potential to blow up, but it feels a bit one-sided."

"Now, adding you, the Asian Heavenly King, the villain lineup has received an unprecedented boost."

"This changes it from being one-sided to being outstanding on both ends. The film is effectively taking off again; there is really nothing to criticize about the lineup."

"Besides, this film will not have to worry about screenings. China Film Group has invested, and there is also the influence of the big brother male lead in the mainland."

"Furthermore, in this film, you are only the third male lead—"

Lin Chuyan interrupted him: "I actually discussed this issue with Boss Yang; he wanted to promote me to the second billing, but I refused."

Wu Yue nodded: "That is fine, it will allow for more screenings in the mainland. However... I just feel like this film will not be finished that quickly, and it will not be released that quickly either; after all, it is not a low-budget film like "a moment of romance"."

"Yeah, Director Mu Sheng's intention is for me to shoot my part first, and they can take their time polishing the rest."

"Have you gotten the script yet?"

"Not yet, he said to let me go back first, and he would have someone bring it to me in a couple of days."

"I wonder if the screen time is significant..." After all, Wu Yue still had to negotiate the acting fee.

"It is significant, quite significant, and very brilliant."

"Didn't you say you had not read the script?"

"...The director told me."

Wu Yue nodded, did not pursue it further, and smiled as he brought up another matter: "Do you know that Director Yu Jin's "creation of the gods 2" is about to be released?"

"Is it that soon?"

"Soon? Half a year has passed. It was already filmed; they just spent half a year doing the post-production special effects. It is set for August 4th."

"The summer slot... that is considered a pretty good slot."

Lin Chuyan now often paid attention to the market. He thought about it; it seemed there really was not anything currently in the same slot that was very competitive?

Could he really be lucky enough to make several billion?

No one could say for sure.

However, Wu Yue clearly had a different opinion: "Don't forget your "lotus lantern"."

"Hahahaha, I do not know how much of an impact it will have."

Lin Chuyan had almost forgotten that this was also waiting.

"Who knows? What if the other side turns out to be a pile of trash again? Since the timing happens to clash, it is inevitable that people will continue to compare them." Wu Yue smiled with malicious intent, "Although "lotus lantern" is a TV series, you have to admit, it is also in the summer slot."

Xia Zhi added from the side: "Brother, both "creation of the gods 2" and "lotus lantern" will release trailers, right? We can compare them then and see what the situation is."

"I am not worried about that." Lin Chuyan chuckled, "Director Lin sent me some photos and behind-the-scenes footage and such. Even someone like me who looks in the mirror every day was stunned by my own handsomeness."

Xia Zhi was supportive as always: "Brother, you should film more with this face and leave a precious legacy for humanity."

Lin Chuyan felt goosebumps, so he quickly changed the subject: "So, what is my schedule ahead?"

"How about you take a few days to rest properly?"

Absence makes the heart grow fonder; Xia Zhi understood this well.

"That is great. But please also arrange the band for me in the coming days; I want to rehearse with them some more."

"Sure. In the afternoon, 3 hours, is that OK?"

"Hmm."

Xia Zhi casually added it to his schedule.

...

It was almost evening by the time he returned to Beijing; the first thing to do after landing was, naturally, to go home and find his girlfriend.

Ruan Xingyu knew he was coming home today, but she did not know what time he would arrive.

So she kept sending messages.

But Lin Chuyan was on the plane and did not receive them.

[Brother, I am going to take a shower and will wait for you at home.]

[Yiyi came to find me to hang out, I will play with her for a while!]

[She left, I am so bored, do you want to see a selfie?]

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[If you do not come back soon, I am going to fall asleep... I am suddenly a bit sleepy.]

[The plane is too slow!]

When he landed, Lin Chuyan opened his phone and saw many messages.

But after he replied to the messages, Ruan Xingyu did not reply back.

Never mind, just go home directly.

...

He unlocked the door with the code; it was quiet inside.

Lin Chuyan walked inside, tried calling out a few times, but no one answered.

He pushed open the bedroom door; Ruan Xingyu was fast asleep.

The air conditioning was not on in the room, and the summer night breeze gently stirred the thin curtains.

She was lying on her side on the bed, like a rose blooming in midsummer. A few strands of hair, dampened by sweat, clung to her smooth forehead, exuding a unique charm.

She was wearing a loose camisole nightdress, the strap having quietly slipped down, revealing her fair, rounded shoulder, which seemed to shimmer.

Her slender legs were crossed, sandwiching a thin summer quilt, and the delicate lines of her ankles made Lin Chuyan unable to help but take a few extra looks.

Lin Chuyan could not bear to wake her up.

He had an urge to take out his phone, secretly take a picture, and treasure it, but he held back—if he lost his phone, it would be over.

He watched her quietly for a while before approaching her.

"Wake up, it is time for dinner."

Ruan Xingyu was a light sleeper to begin with; she woke up quickly upon hearing his voice.

"Come here, sleep with me for a while."

Lin Chuyan stripped off his clothes with lightning speed.

—Since his girlfriend had issued an invitation, there was no way he would show any mercy.