Reborn with Consumption System

Anyway, if it’s popular, who wouldn’t jump on the bandwagon?

With a storm of chaos, it shook the industry to its core.

So what about that so-called 140 million grand production? Guess what?

The real spending only involved 40 million for buying the rights, 12 million for the male lead, 12 million for all other cast and crew, and 36 million for actual filming, totaling 100 million.

Product placement brought back 80 million, with Samsung alone contributing 40 million.

Coca-Cola, Mengniu, Wahaha, Logitech, Hyundai, Sina... in total, over 30 advertisers were eager to shell out money.

Plus the symbolic 1 million from LVMH and various luxury product loans, it would only take an additional 10 million to finish the drama, and ensure it’s done exceptionally well.

The total investment of 100 million wasn’t fully spent, so the rest was simply poured into special effects.

And the extra 40 million became the promotional budget, but in reality, Da Cheng only spent 5 million to achieve a 50 million effect.

When it’s time for the release, a little clever move again makes 5 million more than enough.

How much did Han Lie really need to spend?

-10 million.

Because the money for purchasing rights was spent earlier, so by the time "Wei Wei" was finished, Han Lie not only didn’t need to spend more, but could instead get back 10 million in cash immediately.

Then, when selling the first round of TV rights and online copyrights upon release, those together should at least let me break even, right?

Sell for 140 million.

Next, selling a second round of broadcast rights, overseas rights, overseas adaptation rights, merchandise royalties, big movie, long-term income, etc.

That would be at least another 200 million.

Honestly, if Han Lie and Gu Zicheng’s entertainment company doesn’t invest in a few more projects next year, their taxes would be in the hundreds of millions.

Ridiculously outrageous.

And all of this is because Su Xiao had a sudden flash of inspiration to bring in Li Mingao, and with Gu Zicheng using every trick to firmly hold onto Professor Do, sparks flew, creating a miracle together.

Copying another one like this is definitely impossible, even Han Lie wouldn’t dare to think.

But Gu Zicheng has big guts—she’s gearing up to poach Cai Yinong’s talent, determined to sign the star to her company no matter what.

Currently... in formal negotiations.

Cai Yinong certainly isn’t willing, but her dad Old Gu is too powerful, and there aren’t many cultural companies in the Magic Capital that would dare to not give face.

It’s expected, before "Wei Wei" is officially finished, there’ll definitely be a result.

Oh, by the way, Sister Ting’s agency contract in mainland China is also transitioning to Orange Entertainment.

— Orange Entertainment is a nickname in the industry, the young miss coming in with aggressive financial capital, making many unhappy, but they’re all forced to endure it.

Lemon + Orange, Han Lie’s entertainment circle territory expands unconsciously, yet it’s of no real use.

After chatting about business, let’s talk about the show itself.

Director Lin couldn’t stop praising Li Mingao and that girl’s performance.

Although Mingao can’t speak Chinese lines, his skills are definitely enough, with acting on the idol drama top tier level.

Xiao Nai doesn’t speak much, usually reserved and cool, but definitely not put on airs.

If one wants to perform with penetration, either work more on details or use eye expressions wisely.

Li Mingao’s eyes are distinctly black and white, clear and bright, naturally exuding a hopeful glimmer, known in face reading as true light.

He invested significant effort in eye expression, delivering a naturally fresh performance, far surpassing the original Xiao Nai.

As for that girl...

After watching one of her scenes, Han Lie scored her at 95.

Even though it’s a 95 within an idol drama, it absolutely counts as a rare level performance.

Her self-confidence lets her fully unleash the passionate, kind, and lively nature within her, becoming the living Bei Weiwei.

So, just after watching one real shot, Han Lie concluded this drama will definitely be more popular than in a prior existence!

She will undoubtedly reach top-tier status, and would be a fighter there.

Originally, in the past life, without any works and with a lot of love scandals, she managed to maintain a second-tier position. Who else has more qualifications to claim "as long as the face is there, so is the kingdom"?

Now, with Bei Weiwei coming out, who can compete?

And with Han Lie’s protection, she directly becomes the new-generation goddess, the first top-tier female star in the era of mainland entertainment’s big traffic.

If handled well, even Big Secret would be a little behind her.

After all, Big Secret doesn’t have top luxury resources, but Han Lie can pick between blue blood, red blood, and duck blood casually.

After watching, Brother Lie was completely at ease, and then bid Sister Ting goodbye in advance.

Leaving everyone puzzled—who exactly is President Han’s girlfriend?

At night, the two of them started a playful argument.

"I’m the elder sister, I’ll leave last!"

"I’m the baby, seniority first!"

"Alright, start the timer!"

"No, let’s count!"

As they counted, 1234 turned into 11111...22222...and it was all settled!

A simple, boring, daily life day passed just like that—oh, right, Da Cheng sent Han Lie application messages for half the night, and eventually Han Lie had to block her to get some peace.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Am I really missing one bite to eat from you?

How impatient!