Chapter 516: Even if it means losing money, I want to invest in _1

Tang Feng lost interest as soon as he saw the name of the movie.

He didn’t even bother opening the planning book, opting instead to scan it with the scanning system.

“Film title: I Am Not the God of Medicine

Starring: Xu Zheng, Zhou Yiwei…

Estimated investment: 30 million

Estimated box office: 1.5 billion

Plot synopsis…

System special alert: If the investment is raised to 50 million, the production will be more refined, and the box office is expected to increase to over 3 billion, with an investment return of over 1 billion…”

When Tang Feng saw the system’s special alert, he was suddenly so stunned he was at a loss for words.

It was the first time the system had given such a hint, which showed just how broad the prospects for this project were.

A return of over 1 billion was terrifyingly large.

He immediately took the project seriously, flipped open the script, and began to read it word by word.

The movie roughly told the story of a shop owner who sold Yindu magic oil and faced a series of setbacks including a slump in business, his father’s critical illness, his ex-wife marrying a rich man, and a custody battle over their son.

At this time, a leukemia patient came to him.

The patient could not afford the medication, so he asked him to bring back some generic life-saving drugs from Yindu.

After a series of events, the protagonist was moved by these people and finally agreed to help, inadvertently finding a way to wealth and simultaneously aiding many who had no money for treatment, giving them a glimmer of hope…

The overall tone of the movie was rather somber, telling a story of the lower-class people banding together for warmth.

No wonder many investors were not optimistic about it, for even he felt nearly depressed after watching it.

The sense of desperation in ordinary people’s struggles was heart-wrenchingly real.

If he hadn’t had immense trust in the system’s judgment, he wouldn’t have had the courage to invest in such a film.

By this time, Liu Chuanxiang on the other side had become impatient and put down his chopsticks again, “Mr. Yan, what do you think? Do you agree to my terms or not?”

Yan Min already had an answer in mind and immediately replied resolutely, “I do not agree.”

Liu Chuanxiang was not surprised by this answer and merely gave a cold laugh, “Then you should think carefully; without the investment from Huanhai Entertainment Company, your project might be stillborn.”

Yan Min’s expression grew even more resolute, “Even if we don’t move forward with this project, I will not go against my conscience to collude with you.”

“Well said! Even if we don’t earn a penny, we must never betray our conscience.”

Tang Feng closed the planning book and applauded Yan Min for her words.

Liu Chuanxiang gave him a stare and slowly stood up, “Since it’s like that, there is nothing more for us to discuss. Mr. Yan, please contact other investors. I am curious to see which fool would invest in your movie.”

Having said that, he made to leave.

It was then that Tang Feng suddenly spoke up, “Mr. Yan, I happen to be very interested in this movie. Might I have the honor of collaborating with you?”

“Swoosh…”

Liu Chuanxiang whirled around, looking at Tang Feng incredulously.

While Liu Chuanxiang had been negotiating with Yan Min, this guy had been sitting on the sidelines wolfing down his food, like someone who’d never seen the world before.

Liu Chuanxiang had even thought he was one of Yan Min’s subordinates.

But now, hearing his tone, could it be that he was actually an investor?

Yan Min was also stunned, looking dumbfoundedly at Tang Feng, unable to react for a moment.

When Xu Xinling introduced this young man earlier, she had only mentioned he was her friend and hadn’t specified his identity.

She had just felt it strange that Xu Xinling seldom had a man by her side, and yet now she’d brought a man before her; could it be she’d found a boyfriend?

But at this moment, when Tang Feng suddenly offered to invest in her movie, it truly took her by surprise.

Xu Xinling, on the other hand, was overjoyed, grabbing Tang Feng’s arm, “Are you serious? Have you really decided to invest in Mrs. Min’s movie?”

Tang Feng nodded and returned the planning book, “I glanced at the script and planning book just now, and I think the movie is very profound, reflecting many existing societal issues. Such a great film, even at a loss, I want to invest.”

He spoke with a righteous fervor, and after finishing, he himself blushed.

If it weren’t for the system’s hint of making a significant profit, he wouldn’t have invested at all.

But his words deeply moved Yan Min.

Investors these days only looked at business interests, utterly ignoring the social value a movie might bring.

And here was a young man who seemed to be on the same wavelength as her.

She felt as if she’d found a kindred spirit.

“Mr. Tang, since you’re Xinling’s friend, I won’t beat around the bush. If you invest 20 million, you can have a 50% stake in the movie…”

Before she could finish, Tang Feng raised his hand to interrupt, “I’ll invest 50 million.”

“Whoa…”

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

They’d seen business negotiations before, but never one that operated like this.

The party seeking investment only wanted 20 million, and yet the investor insisted on giving 50 million?

What kind of tactic was this?

Yan Min actually thought Tang Feng was joking, “Mr. Tang, I am discussing this project seriously and hope you will treat it with equal seriousness.”

“I am serious, I really am willing to put out 50 million. However, it’s not just to participate in this project, but to buy into your company,” Tang Feng revealed his true purpose.

“Buy into my company?” Yan Min was even more baffled now.

“Yes, I’ll put in 50 million, for a 51% stake in your company. That’s not over the top, is it?” Tang Feng explained, then leaned back in his chair, waiting for her response.

Hehe, how could one movie satisfy my appetite?

I am taken with your character… ahem, your integrity, that is.

He really did appreciate Yan Min’s unyielding character.

Yan Min was instantly caught in a dilemma.

She had only intended to sell the movie’s profit-sharing rights, not shares of her company.

Truth be told, the price that Tang Feng offered was quite fair.

Her company had only been established last year, had few works under its belt, and had not yet produced a blockbuster.

For someone to offer 50 million for a 51% stake, that was already quite an overvaluation.

Her only worry was that after acquiring the company, Tang Feng might interfere with its operations, which would surely violate the original vision she had when founding it.

Tang Feng seemed to sense her concerns and added one more thing.

“Rest assured, I will not interfere with the day-to-day affairs of the company, and you will have absolute authority,” he assured.