Darkstone Code-Chapter 811 - 809: Anyway, There’s Plenty of Time

"How much did we earn last year?"

As they walked inside, Lynch asked curiously.

He’s not very concerned about Fox Film Corporation. Even though he currently owns thirty percent of the shares, the profits from these shares are just a small amount of money to him now.

He doesn’t want to focus on the operations and revenue of Fox Film Corporation for a bit of small change, nor does he want to hire professionals to audit the accounts.

He’s also not worried about little Fox deceiving him in this regard, knowing that Mr. Lynch is not that easily fooled, and any issues will arise.

Furthermore, the shareholders will keep an eye on little Fox and the company’s accountants to ensure that every penny belonging to the shareholders won’t linger excessively in little Fox and the company’s account, which naturally includes Lynch’s money.

Periodically, profits are deposited into Lynch’s account, possibly tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands...

Or... one million?

Lynch was indeed asking this, but he gave the impression that "I don’t really give a damn about this."

Little Fox’s smile was somewhat bitter. For him and his father, the most successful investment and the most proud company of their lifetime hold no position in Lynch’s eyes.

However, since Lynch asked, he still needed to answer.

"Last year, we released three to five movies each quarter, with the least already starting to turn a profit, and the most achieving a single movie profit exceeding one and a half million!"

When mentioning this figure, little Fox was still quite proud. Among the many producers in Laridemo, Fox Film Corporation may not be the most profitable, but it is definitely one of the most successfully operated.

Every movie they invest in doesn’t face a situation where audiences are unwilling to pay, which also has something to do with Fox Film Corporation’s screenwriting department.

Currently, the Minister of the screenwriting department at Fox Film Corporation is a truck driver, who has a very special intuition in selecting scripts.

He’s not entirely pursuing the artistry sought by current screenwriters, directors, and all filmmakers; he pursues fluency in the viewing process.

Simple, understandable, and enjoyable, that’s enough, which makes Fox Film Corporation’s films somewhat different from other production companies’ films.

The academy types call their films "vulgar movies," where every shot seems filled with erotic exposure and vulgar dialogue, but audiences love watching them, especially at midnight screenings with decent attendance rates.

Apart from films, they also launched two contracted actors, whose future projected income dwarfs the benefits brought by successful films!

The profits from a film only last for a period, but an actor’s profit period, if exploited properly, can at least last for three to even ten years.

For the company’s promoted contracted actors, at least five-year contracts start, assuming shooting three to five movies a year; in five years, they can shoot around twenty movies.

By squeezing these actors with extremely low pay, even if each movie creates a ten thousand space in pay exploitation, twenty movies equal two hundred thousand.

Along with the star effect and status within this industry, some popular movies that Fox Film Corporation doesn’t have investment eligibility or already have enough investors will offer Fox Film Corporation some investment share when starring actors join.

Overall, making films earned several million, but if the two contracted stars don’t ruin themselves, they will create at least tens of millions worth of value for the company in the future, isn’t that worth celebrating?

Three years ago, the Fox father and son were hiding in the basement relying on loan-sharking for survival, enduring enormous psychological pressure and the condemnation of conscience every day, scavenging some oil and water from those poor devils.

Old Fox did it for ten to twenty years, only accumulating less than two million.

But after transitioning to the movie business, in just three years, they’ve already earned two to three times the profit of those ten to twenty years!

Some say illegal business is the most lucrative, but surely they haven’t found the knack for legitimate money-making.

Lynch paused slightly, smiling sincerely, "I didn’t expect there would be so much."

"Your smile is so fake..." At the entrance, little Fox spoke with a face full of helplessness, "We’ve been genuinely diligent."

Lynch patted his arm, laughing as he said, "I know, I understand, but still, congratulations to you..."

The two pushed the door open and entered the house. There were quite a few gentlemen in the living room, most of whom Lynch did not recognize.

With little Fox’s introduction, he learned that these people held relatively prominent positions in the film industry.

They were either producers or investors, or prominent directors and judges of various awards, all weighted individuals in the business.

When people saw Lynch, they often showed expressions of surprise, quickly turning into delight.

"Mr. Lynch..."

"Pleased to meet you, Mr. Lynch!"

...

Such greetings continuously rang out, and Lynch warmly greeted them in return.

"Everyone is very enthusiastic!" Lynch whispered to little Fox.

Fox Jr. smiled a bit strangely, "You’ll feel the more enthusiastic atmosphere in a moment!"

With Lynch’s arrival, the party finally began.

Fox Jr. whispered a few words to his butler, and soon there were some noises from the second floor, and then all the guests on the first floor looked up towards the second floor.

At that moment, a group of girls wearing outfits as simple as could be, came running down from the second floor with their arms waving. Lynch had no impression of these girls because his sensitivity to beauty was not high; everyone looked about the same to him.

The real impact came from the vibrant bodies and the surging waves.

Following them, some big boys came running out. These boys looked very handsome, dressed in tight shorts, wearing a fake collar and two fake sleeve cuffs, nothing else, waving their arms and running down from the second floor.

At this moment, smiles appeared on the faces of the ladies and gentlemen on the first floor, genuine smiles from the heart.

A party that can make people relax and feel joyful!

At the party scene, Lynch noticed an interesting portrayal; on one side were ladies and gentlemen in formal evening attire, and on the other were boys and girls who seemed to be smiling but were actually smiling reluctantly, wearing practically nothing.

Whether in the entertainment industry or other fields, climbing the ranks is really difficult.

The world is never short of excellent people; no one can claim to be the best in the world, even if someone achieves that, there will be successors who surpass them.

Since even the excellent people are still working hard, still rising and falling in society, what should those with only a pretty appearance but very average in other aspects do?

Society is fair, it’s just that sometimes this "fairness" is expressed in a way that is not very acceptable to people.

People can prove themselves through their own efforts, through efforts they experience directly. They are essentially no different, and the means they use all come from within themselves, this should not make them superior or inferior.

A girl who looked just over twenty ran over to Lynch with a flushed face; she was wearing a pair of bunny ears that always made people think of something.

She had long hair that fell naturally over her chest, perfectly covering her underwear, making her look like she wasn’t wearing anything at all at first glance.

She seemed a bit nervous; Lynch’s status was too high, she didn’t know if she would be rejected.

This was the sorrow of this girl, or perhaps more girls. Even if they were ready to dedicate themselves, they might not necessarily be appreciated.

Fortunately, Lynch was a true gentleman, and he knew how to take care of a girl’s emotions.

He proactively loosened his arm, giving the girl the chance to hold onto his forearm.

The girl breathed a sigh of relief, and Fox Jr.’s smile became broader.

After Old Fox entered, his position became a bit awkward. The board of directors forced him twice, and both times it was Lynch who helped him resolve the greedy members of the board.

Lynch’s indifferent attitude towards company profits and operations gave Fox Jr. a sense of urgency.

His relationship with Lynch was not as good as that between Old Fox and Lynch, leaving him with a feeling of anxiety, fearing that he might be "abandoned" by Lynch at any moment.

He needed to draw himself closer to Lynch, at least to ensure that Lynch wouldn’t suddenly disappear or sell his stock to someone else, so he could stabilize his position in the company.

Giving Lynch money wouldn’t work since his wealth wasn’t even a fraction of Lynch’s, so he could only use his advantages.

He bid farewell with a knowing smile to Lynch, saying he was going to entertain other guests.

But Lynch glanced around the living room on the first floor; there didn’t seem to be anyone who needed entertaining.

Looking at those ladies and gentlemen with their companions, they seemed eager to find a bed and solve personal problems immediately; who needed Fox Jr. to entertain?

Lynch offered no comment on his choice, understanding Fox Jr.’s thoughts.

Sometimes the fear comes not from requesting more, but from rejecting someone.

Lynch smiled and turned to the girl beside him, "You seem nervous?"

Even through expensive clothing, Lynch could feel the girl’s tender skin smoothly gliding along the noble fabric, without any resistance, silky smooth.

The girl was already a bit nervous, and Lynch’s question made her even more nervous, "I’m not... well, just a little bit."

She made a gesture with her thumb and forefinger, the gap between them barely visible.

On the surface, the girl appeared excellent and acted somewhat innocent, but in this industry, one must never judge a book by its cover, their acting skills are high.

"Are you a contracted star of the company?" Lynch asked as if chatting casually.

The girl nodded, "Signed in the second half of last year...," she looked up at Lynch but quickly averted her gaze, "And I’m not a star yet, just an ordinary contracted actor."

Lynch stepped aside slightly, once again looking her over from head to toe and asked her to turn around in place, which made the girl’s face pale with embarrassment.

"Your figure looks great, also very pretty, and good in all aspects, but there is a little flaw...," Lynch said as he let her return to his side, casually brushing a lock of her hair.