Chapter 256: Film Company

"You don't need to pay; I'll invest."

Chen Mo said with a smile.

He thought to himself, It's embarrassing to waste your family's money, but I have plenty of System Funds here waiting for you to squander.

"You want to invest in a movie?"

Luo Xiao stared blankly at Chen Mo, his eyes filled with confusion.

Chen Mo first nodded, then shook his head.

"Well, not just investing in a movie. I plan to invest in a film company. Since you have experience in making movies, I'd like to invite you to be the director."

"Chen Mo, investing in a film company requires a huge amount of capital. And to be honest with you, I've already made two terrible movies, and it's very likely I'll make a third. I think you should reconsider."

Luo Xiao thought for a moment, then said seriously.

If any other boss wanted to invest in his filmmaking, he would definitely agree immediately; after all, making movies was his dream.

But this person was Chen Mo, his classmate.

Although they weren't very close in the past, Chen Mo had taken him to the hotel yesterday and brought him breakfast this morning.

Just because of this, he didn't want to scam him.

"It doesn't matter, I have the funds. As for making bad movies, investment always carries risks. If you really make a bad movie, I'll accept it."

Chen Mo shook his head indifferently. Making bad movies is great.

It would be best if you made dozens of bad movies for me.

As for funds, that's even less of an issue. This time, the System gave him 30 million in initial capital.

Before the holiday, he had made an additional investment of 5 million in the Pet Park, and another 5 million in five new coffee shops.

6 million, which is 20% for charity funds, has already been transferred to the foundation's account.

Currently, the foundation's account already has over 7.3 million in charity funds.

Last month, Yang Xingguo's investigation team for disadvantaged groups, although they supported many, only consumed 1 million in charity funds in total, leaving 1.3 million remaining.

However, after the last permission unlock, the charity funds in the foundation's account can be carried over to the next month if they aren't spent that month.

So, the charity funds currently stand at 7.3 million.

After this series of expenditures, he had 14 million left just from the initial System Funds.

For him, this 14 million was already a small amount.

What gave him the biggest headache were the two games from Cangxue Games, [Tianlong] and [Extreme Survival], after this Spring Festival holiday.

The growth in the number of players for these two games was even more rapid than he had expected.

[Tianlong] had increased from 3 million concurrent players to over 3.6 million, an increase of a full 600,000 people.

[Extreme Survival] had increased from 4.5 million concurrent players to 5.8 million, an increase of a full 1.3 million people.

In these two weeks, the total revenue of these two games had reached as high as 67 million.

Adding in the remaining 14 million in System Funds, the amount of System Funds he needed to spend had reached 81 million.

And there was still half a month left before work resumed.

During this half-month, the number of online players for both [Tianlong] and [Extreme Survival] would definitely continue to grow.

So, by the time work resumed on March 1st, his System Funds would probably have exceeded 100 million.

And this was just this month's income; next month would continue to have just as much revenue.

Thinking about this, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a headache.

But the appearance of Luo Xiao had allowed him to find a very good way to spend money.

Making bad movies.

High investment, low return.

As long as this film company was opened, it would definitely be the one losing the most money among all his many companies.

"Chen Mo, I suggest you learn more about this industry before deciding whether to enter it. The film industry really carries too much risk."

Luo Xiao saw that Chen Mo wouldn't give up and continued to persuade him.

"The greater the risk, the greater the return. I'm definitely entering the film industry."

"Then aren't you worried that I'll make another bad movie?"

"If you employ someone, don't doubt them; if you doubt them, don't employ them. I trust you; just film as you normally would."

Chen Mo looked at Luo Xiao with a firm gaze, wearing an encouraging expression.

That's right, just film normally and perform at the same level as you did when you made those two bad movies.

Luo Xiao saw that Chen Mo's attitude was very firm, and he felt somewhat shaken.

Since this old classmate wanted to invest in movies so much, why couldn't he try it again?

As long as he tried hard to make a good movie, it would be fine, right?

Thinking of this, Luo Xiao no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then I'll join your film company."

"That's right. This is my business card. Come to Jiang City in March to find me, and we'll discuss the establishment of the film company and the movie investment."

Seeing Luo Xiao nod, Chen Mo finally relaxed and smiled.

This talent had finally been recruited.

At the same time, he took out a business card and handed it to Luo Xiao.

Seeing Luo Xiao put away the business card, Chen Mo knew that the purpose of his visit today had been achieved, and he didn't plan to stay any longer.

Just as he was about to leave.

Wang Bin, who was eating nearby, suddenly spoke up.

"Brother Mo, can you arrange a role for me in the movie?"

"Are you an actor?"

Chen Mo looked at Wang Bin with some surprise, feeling a bit wary.

If he were a professional actor, he would have to think carefully.

Wang Bin scratched his head awkwardly upon hearing this.

"I've only ever been an extra, but Brother Mo, I don't have high requirements. A minor role is fine, as long as I have a line or two. I don't ask for much, I just want to fulfill my dream of being an actor."

"Sure, then you go to Jiang City in March to find me too. You'll be the film company's first actor."

Upon hearing that Wang Bin had only been an extra, Chen Mo immediately felt relieved.

An extra, huh? That must be far inferior to a professional actor's acting skills.

When the movie starts filming, he would arrange an important role for him.

No, just arrange for him to be the male lead.

Chen Mo looked at Wang Bin with satisfaction and also handed him a business card.

A director who makes bad movies, plus a male lead with no acting skills, and who is also not famous—this is simply the worst of the worst when it comes to bad movies.

He was definitely going to lose this money.

"Thank you, Brother Mo."

Wang Bin looked at Chen Mo with surprise.

"What are you thanking me for? Just remember to come find me on time."

Chen Mo patted Wang Bin on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Brother Mo, I will definitely go over there early."

Wang Bin patted his chest.

"Then you two continue eating. I have things to do, so I'll be leaving first."

Seeing that the two had nothing else, Chen Mo said goodbye and left.

"Brother Xiao, from now on we'll be in the same company. Please take care of me."

After Chen Mo left, Wang Bin looked at Luo Xiao with excitement.

"Let's take care of each other."

Luo Xiao also replied.

He sighed inwardly, thinking that Chen Mo was actually a pretty good guy, agreeing to arrange a role for Wang Bin just like that.

Wasn't he worried that Wang Bin's poor acting skills would affect the movie's reputation?

However, if he just arranged a minor supporting role, it probably wouldn't have much impact.

That's probably what President Chen was thinking too.