After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future

Chapter 209: Investing in War Wolf 2

"Have there been any interview requests recently?"

Upon hearing Lu Liang's words, Wen Chao was taken aback, knowing that Lu Liang disliked being in the public eye, so such invitations were usually outright rejected.

He thought for a moment and answered, "Forbes magazine has been wanting to interview you, and there's also the municipal commendation ceremony."

The former wanted to interview this year's best investor. After all, Shen Peng had won the title for seven consecutive terms. Everyone had speculated that if it wasn't Shen Peng this year, it would at least be Zhu Hu. Unexpectedly, Lu Liang had emerged suddenly as a strong contender.

The latter was due to last year's tax settlement, where they had contributed a one-time tax payment of 51.2 million yuan, becoming a tax pioneer in Puxin District.

Although Puxin District is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers with enterprises paying billions in taxes every year, they had achieved over 50 million yuan in taxes in their first year of establishment, with more expected the following year.

The title of tax pioneer was well deserved.

Wen Chao continued, "Director Zhou from the municipal publicity department also mentioned that if Mr. Lu, you are willing to personally receive the award, they would also grant you the city's Top Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award, and next year, you may even have the chance to compete for the National Top Ten Outstanding Young Persons."

The municipal publicity department also cared about appearances, and if Lu Liang personally attended, then the award would definitely be his, no one else could take it. If Lu Liang decided not to show up, then it wouldn't concern him.

After pondering, Lu Liang said, "Tell Forbes I will first accept the municipal commendation, then their interview."

He previously didn't want exposure, so whether it was official or media reporter invitations, he had Wen Chao turn them all down.

Now wanting to take initiative in gaining exposure, an official platform was undoubtedly the best choice, and with the official commendation and Forbes' interview, there should be slightly fewer people paying attention.

Wen Chao was taken aback, then quickly responded, "Alright, then I'll contact the municipal officials first."

"Go ahead."

Lu Liang flipped through film projects, noticing War Wolf 2, Mermaid Legend, and Monkey King.

He was drawn to War Wolf 2's investment list; Little Wang had also invested 20 million yuan.

The previous film had good reputation and box office results, so by reason, a sequel shouldn't lack investment.

However, Wu Jing had screwed up; the original production cost of 110 million yuan, due to various reasons, had risen to 210 million yuan, an investment cost increase nearly approaching 100%.

Generally, a film's production cost multiplied by three was necessary just to break even, meaning the future box office needed to exceed 630 million yuan to be profitable.

A sudden funding shortfall of 100 million yuan forced Wu Jing to leave the production crew and return from Africa to the mainland in

"Wait for me; I'll be right there."

The two headed to the airport from different locations and arrived at the New International Building half an hour early at half-past two.

Wu Jing's face was tense, and he couldn't help but jitter his leg to relieve his anxiety, the agent by his side was no less anxious.

After all, they were about to meet the most mysterious and legendary financial mogul in the country.

It had just turned three o'clock.

Lu Liang arrived at the reception room right on time, with a smile on his face, "Mr. Wu, Mr. Li, hello, have you been waiting long?"

He sized up Wu Jing; the first time he saw him on screen was during middle school summer break, in the film "Little Li Knife," starring Jiao Enjun.

Decades had passed, the once fair-skinned young actor had now turned into a dark-skinned, crew-cut strong man. It was hard to imagine that next year, he would make a historic mark with "War Wolf 2."

With a box office of 5.494 billion, it was more than double that of last year's champion "Monster Hunt," which even involved money laundering.

A film involved in money laundering only dared to circulate 2.4 billion. Mr. Lu was curious about how a clean film managed to make it to 5.4 billion at the box office.

"Mr. Lu, hello, we just arrived too," the agent said with a big smile plastered on his face, Wu Jing was also sizing up Mr. Lu.

His first thought was how young he was, then he quickly averted his gaze, as staring was impolite.

He was still hoping to secure Mr. Lu's investment.

Lu Liang pondered for a moment, smiled, and said, "I've looked at the synopsis of the movie. It's very good."

He bluntly asked, "Is one billion enough?"

The two exchanged glances, seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Mr. Lu's offer was unexpectedly generous.

These words from Mr. Lu clearly indicated his decision to invest and even suggested the possibility of adding more funds.

Are all moguls this straightforward?

Or perhaps, was one billion just a number to him?

Possibly, considering the rumors that Mr. Lu currently controlled cash flows amounting to several hundred billion.

The agent was about to say it was enough when Wu Jing scratched the back of his head, his face showing an embarrassed smile, "Mr. Lu, if we could get a bit more, the quality and storyline of the movie could be improved even further."

Mr. Lu chuckled, "As long as it's a project I believe in, no amount of money is a problem. So, Mr. Wu, just boldly name a figure."