Chapter 729 Filming
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On the second floor of the Debo Hotel, the air is filled with a faint floral scent, and during the holiday season, the place is beautifully decorated.
Before the welcoming banquet began, Xavier sat on the sofa and told everyone the current situation of the troupe with a serious face.
When she heard the news that investors were withdrawing their capital, Chizhi didn't show much surprise on her face.
"So, the current situation is that the investors have withdrawn their capital and there is no money?" Qianzhi's tone was calm, having already anticipated this.
"I should have warned you that there was something wrong with this investor, but you just wouldn't listen."
Xavier nodded helplessly, frowning, looking a little worried, "Yes, but he paid too much..."
"But who could have thought? Mr. Morris suddenly told me this morning that he had encountered a financial crisis and could not provide me with Mora as agreed..."
Kamisato Ayato sat aside, stroking his chin thoughtfully, and interrupted, "I heard that Fontaine's legal system is very complete. If he violated the contract, can't we take him to court?"
Xavier sighed, shook his head and said, "Well, of course I have considered this approach."
"But I am more concerned about the progress of Yingying's filming. Even if we have to go to court, the trial date will probably be scheduled for one or two months later. By then, our plans will probably be greatly affected."
After hearing this, Kamisato Ayato couldn't help but frown.
He pondered for a moment and then made another suggestion.
"What if we use fundraising to solve the funding problem? Accumulating a little to make a lot is also a solution."
After listening to the fundraising method, Xavier slowly shook his head and rejected it helplessly: "I have considered this method before, but it is too difficult to raise such a huge amount of Mora in such a short time."
"After all, the filming time for the 'Thousand Spirits Shadow Festival' is very limited, and we simply don't have enough time to slowly raise funds."
Paimon felt a little bit sorry when he saw Xavier's distressed look.
So she came close to Shao Yun and Ying, blinked her big eyes, and asked curiously: "Ying, Shao Yun, how much money do we have on hand now?"
Seeing this, Ying immediately understood Paimeng's intention, looked at Paimeng with a smile, and asked: "Paimeng, you don't want to help solve the funding problem, do you..."
Shao Yun looked at Paimeng with suspicion, muttering to himself, "This little guy is going to start looking for trouble again."
He said to Paimon unhappily, "I do have some money, but why should I use it to make a movie? Paimon, can you give me a reasonable reason?"
Paimeng was speechless after hearing what Shao Yun said.
She hesitated for a moment, then said in a tangled tone, "Well... because I want to join the crew and play together. Shao Yun, please, I'm really bored recently. It's not easy to come across such an interesting thing. Please agree to it, okay?"
Shao Yun looked at Paimeng's pitiful appearance and his heart couldn't help but move.
He thought carefully about the two months since he returned to Fontaine, and Paimon had indeed been a bit bored.
So he sighed and finally agreed to Paimon's request.
"I understand. It means you bring money into the group?"
Anyway, there will be no danger in filming a movie. As for that "Morris", he won't harm Ying, so I don't bother with him!
Although Shao Yun understood Paimeng's desire to join in the fun, he naturally would not agree so easily.
"However, there is no free lunch in this world. As long as Paimon calls me dad, I will agree to your request."
Seeing this, Paimeng was speechless. Ying was already pregnant and was about to have her own baby, why was she always thinking of taking advantage of him?
But who made him need his help now? Paimeng had no choice but to grit his teeth and call out, "Dad..."
Although the sound was not loud, Shao Yun still heard it.
He nodded with satisfaction, a smug smile on his face.
This time, he did not go too far and asked Paimon to scream louder. After all, little Paimon also has to save face.
"Well, not bad..." Shao Yun said with a smile, then turned his gaze to Xavier who was frowning on the side.
Seeing Xavier's anxious look, Shao Yun helped him as agreed.
"Okay, Mr. Xavier, don't be so sad anymore. Leave the budget matter to me. Is 100 million Mora enough?" Shao Yun said generously.
When Xavier heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. The savior appeared!
"Enough, enough, enough! Absolutely enough! Mr. Shao Yun, you are truly my great benefactor!"
"There's even a lot left. I don't know how to thank you. If Ms. Chiori hadn't already found an actor, I would have wanted you to be the leading actor."
Shao Yun looked at Xavier, who was a little excited, with a half-smile, and then said slowly: "No, compared to being a movie star and making money, I prefer to rob a bank..."
When Xavier heard the words "bank robbing", he was stunned.
He blinked, his brain completely unable to react for a moment.
"Ah? Robbing a bank, what do you mean?" Xavier looked at Shao Yun with suspicion.
Seeing this, Paimon, who was standing by, was afraid that Shao Yun's "nonsense" would confuse Xavier, so he quickly interrupted and explained: "Shao Yun meant that he likes to play a robber in the movie because that kind of plot is more exciting and refreshing."
After listening to Paimon's explanation, Xavier suddenly realized.
He nodded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Oh, so that's how it is! That's true, Mr. Shao Yun does look very suitable for playing the role of a robber."
However, in order to avoid Shao Yun's misunderstanding, Xavier quickly explained: "Of course, I don't judge people by appearance, I just think you are very suitable for this role."
After saying this, Xavier still seemed to feel a little regretful.
He shook his head regretfully and continued, "It's just a pity that there are no robbery scenes in the script."
"But it doesn't matter. I've already bought the copyright, and I can add some original plots to it when the time comes."
Seeing that the matter was finally resolved, Paimeng felt relieved and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, muttering to himself, "Huh, it's finally resolved..."
Unlike Xavier who was overwhelmed by the sudden joy, Qianzhi felt a strong sense of unreality when she heard that Shao Yun was going to offer 100 million Mora.
She couldn't help but ask herself a question, does Shao Yun really have so much money?
"Wait a minute, I have a question, Mr. Shao Yun, can you really come up with 100 million Mora?"
After Chizhi asked this, Xavier came back to his senses from his excitement.
He thought about it calmly and suddenly realized that Shao Yun's offer of 100 million Mora did seem like a joke.
"Oh, Mr. Shao Yun, are you kidding me?"
Xavier's question made the atmosphere on the scene suddenly become a little awkward.
Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly waved his hand, signaling him not to worry.
"Believe me, Mr. Xavier, of course I have money! Don't you agree, Mr. Ayato?"
As Shao Yun spoke, he turned his gaze to Kamisato Ayato, wanting him to help prove his financial resources.
Kamisato Ayato was stunned when Shao Yun suddenly changed the topic to himself, and asked in confusion: "Huh? What do you mean?"
Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly winked at him and reminded him softly: "The International Chamber of Commerce..."
When Kamisato Ayato heard the words "International Chamber of Commerce", the scene of Shao Yun and his party being trapped on an outlying island when they first arrived in Inazuma immediately emerged in his mind.
At that time, Shao Yun helped President Kulisu and thus earned a considerable amount of continuous income.
Thomas had already reported this matter to him in detail, so Kamisato Ayato naturally knew it well.
"Oh, I remember... Mr. Xavier, you don't have to worry too much. Although 100 million Mora sounds a bit exaggerated, Mr. Shao Yun should be able to afford it with his financial resources."
When Xavier saw that Kamisato Ayato was so sure that Shao Yun was able to provide funds, his doubts instantly disappeared.
He said with a sense of relief: "Since Mr. Lingren has said so, I am relieved. Thank you very much for Mr. Shao Yun's generous donation!"
Now, the funding issue has been properly resolved, but there is still one key issue that needs to be resolved, and that is the selection of the chief director!
Xavier thought to himself and said, "The most important thing now is to find a suitable chief director. This is the top priority!"
"I originally planned to take on this position myself, but the producer's work is too much and I just can't handle it all."
After Paimon thought for a moment, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind and an excellent candidate emerged in his mind.
"How about we ask Funina to be the chief director? I remember there was news a few days ago that she seemed to have made a comeback."
Xavier couldn't help but look embarrassed when he heard Paimon's proposal.
He scratched his head and said hesitantly, "Lady Funina? I heard about her comeback a few days ago, but is this really possible?"
"After all, she is the big star Funina! Her pay must be high."
Seeing this, Paimeng spread his hands and said, "Let's give it a try. Let's take Shao Yun with us to ask. There's nothing to lose anyway."
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