madnovel Chapter 89 You're pregnant too?
Chapter 89 You're pregnant too?
A buzz of discussion filled the conference room.
New project?
two?
TV series plus movies?
Han Shuyan was about to retort when Li Zhengyi interrupted her with his next words.
"The total budget is eighteen million US dollars."
The meeting room fell silent immediately.
It was so quiet that you could hear someone gasping for breath in the corner.
Those present have all been working in the film and television industry for many years, and they know all too well what 18 million US dollars means.
Converted to South Korean won, that's about 26 billion.
In the context of the Peninsula Film and Television Market, these are two projects with a medium investment scale.
If half of that money were spent on a TV series, that would be considered a huge investment in the Peninsula TV drama industry.
Currently, Supernova Entertainment only has one TV series in development and another project that is still in the preparation stage and has no end in sight.
With the addition of two new projects, Supernova Entertainment's actual number of projects launching next year will triple.
What does it mean if the number of projects triples?
The chances have tripled.
If you want a promotion and a raise, you need to have projects to work on.
The production team needs to split the profits?
You need to have projects to manage.
The director wants to make a movie?
You need to have projects to film.
Is the screenwriter trying to prove himself?
You need to have a project to write about.
Actors want to break out of their niche?
You need to have projects for you to perform in.
These are all real, valuable resources.
The people sitting in the conference room are not lacking in ability or ambition; what they lack is simply an opportunity.
Now the opportunity has presented itself, and it has been slammed onto the conference table with a hefty sum of 26 billion Korean won.
Li Zhengyi was very satisfied with everyone's reaction.
Few people in the entertainment industry are willing to live on a basic salary.
Especially if a huge cake worth 260 billion won is placed in front of you, wouldn't you be tempted?
"These two projects are my decision-making power. I only have two requirements. First, you must dare to do them and be able to do them."
He paused.
"And, we are not afraid of competing with CJ Entertainment."
The atmosphere in the meeting room changed.
The shared hatred and hostility from just now have been shattered by desire.
People started exchanging glances.
Unlike the look I had half an hour ago that seemed to say, "Is this guy crazy?", my current look is more like, "What if he's serious?"
Han Shuyan clearly sensed this change.
She tapped her fingers on the table, trying to regroup the gradually disintegrating morale of the troops.
"Don't let him mislead you. So what if he has a lot of money? If the direction is wrong, no matter how much money you throw at it, you'll only end up with a terrible film. He's an amateur; he's never even seen a storyboard. What makes him think he can be the executive producer? Just because his surname is Li?"
"The president is right."
Li Zhengyi continued her words calmly and deliberately.
He didn't argue or explain whether he understood film and television, because he knew that arguing in this situation was pointless.
His gaze swept over every face on both sides of the long table.
"So, you can choose for yourselves. Whether you think I'm not qualified or that I'm messing around, it's fine. The choice is in your hands."
"Join my project, or leave this company."
"Those who leave will receive full compensation according to the contract, so we can part ways amicably."
Those who remain are my people.
"If we win in the future, we'll share the spoils together."
"If we lose, I will bear all the losses."
He placed his hands on the edge of the table and leaned forward.
"Now, raise your hand."
The meeting room fell silent.
Han Shuyan turned to her team and began taking attendance.
Her gaze first fell on Director Kwon of the production department.
This slightly overweight middle-aged man has been by her side since the company was founded, and is her most trusted right-hand man.
When she looked over, Chief Kwon was staring down at the table.
He took off his glasses and repeatedly wiped the lenses with the corner of his shirt.
"Chief Quan, you've been with me the longest. Say something."
Chief Kwon paused for a moment while wiping the lens.
He didn't look up.
"President-nim... my wife found out she's pregnant last month."
Han Shuyan was stunned.
This has nothing to do with the question she asked.
"We currently live in a rented apartment, and my father-in-law paid the security deposit. My wife says she wants to move into our own house before the baby is born."
He finally raised his head and looked at Han Shuyan.
"President-nim, I want to buy a house in Seoul for my family."
His eyes were slightly red, but he didn't flinch.
Han Shuyan looked at him, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything.
Chief Quan stood up, bowed deeply to Han Shuyan, and then turned to Li Zhengyi and raised his hand.
The hand wasn't raised very high, and the fingers were still trembling slightly.
Li Zheng glanced at the chubby uncle with round-framed glasses and nodded.
"one."
The second person to raise their hand was Deputy Director Cui from the publicity team.
She was probably in her early thirties, with short hair and a capable demeanor. She didn't talk much in conversation, but every time she did, she hit the nail on the head.
Han Shuyan looked at her raised hand, somewhat incredulous.
Because Deputy Director Cui was someone she mentored from intern to higher rank.
"And why are you pregnant too?"
"I'm not pregnant, President. I want to be seen as a real film and television producer, not just a PR person who issues press releases."
Vice Minister Choi adjusted his glasses.
"At my previous company, my proposals were rejected for three consecutive years. Each time, I was told that they were not mature enough and not suitable to lead a project. But since I came to Supernova Entertainment, President, you have given me many opportunities and trust, which has helped me grow a lot. But I want more. I want to lead a project instead of sitting in the corner of the meeting room every time, waiting for others to tell me when to release a press release or when to suppress trending topics, and always just being an executor."
She bowed to Han Shuyan.
"sorry."
Then she turned to Li Zhengyi and raised her hand.
"two."
Then, a third hand was raised.
The fourth one.
The fifth one.
Like dominoes, arms shot up one after another in the conference room.
Some people have a firm gaze when they raise their hands.
Some people lowered their heads, not daring to look in Han Shuyan's direction.
Some people raised their hands very high, as if they were taking an oath.
Some people simply raise their fingers silently in acknowledgment.
Most of those who raised their hands were marginalized individuals who had been working in this industry for a long time but had never been able to make it.
Or they might be those who lost in previous factional struggles within the company and are unwilling to give up, wanting to gamble again.
Whether they are ambitious, obsessed, or have reasons to fight for their families, they have one thing in common: they do not lack the courage to confront powerful enemies.
CJ Entertainment is huge, so huge it's frightening.
But the work speaks for itself; who says a small company can't win?
Han Shuyan stood there, watching the team she had built from scratch slip away from her grasp, bit by bit.
Only a few people who already held key positions in her projects did not raise their hands.