The Whole Internet is Shipping Me with My Ex-Boyfriend-Chapter 393: Quan Jin Is Way Too Gullible (3)

The schedule for the acting class is out, divided into several sessions, lasting about half a month, then starting to film for the web series and making appearances.

A few years ago, web series were still considered less prestigious by big companies.

But now, even many top celebrities are willing to lower their status and reduce their fees to voluntarily star in web series. Because 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

it’s undeniable that web series have high traffic these days. Newcomers often rise to fame from unremarkable or little-known web series, then quickly become famous, and then seize the opportunity to star in a few more web series to solidify their popularity and hone their acting skills, and they can start receiving scripts for serious productions and follow a proper idol career path.

Yi Shu gave several scripts to Quan Jin, including adaptations, and upcoming variety shows within the next two months, including both outdoor and indoor programs.

"Quite a lot, and diverse." Unfortunately, Quan Jin isn’t interested in any of them. He’s been cooperating so far without any complaints, all because of Gu Xueli.

Yi Shu said, "Take a look first and pick out a few you find acceptable."

Quan Jin briefly glanced through them and finally handed them back to Yi Shu, "You handle it, I have no opinion."

Yi Shu clicked his tongue, "...Alright then."

Currently, Yi Shu has a stack of web series lacking a male lead. Quan Jin wants to be hands-off and ask no questions, and Yi Shu is quite content with that. At least no one interferes with his decisions.

He picked a vampire-themed web series for Quan Jin. Many people auditioned for the male lead, and some actors barely passed in terms of appearance, but the effect after makeup was unsatisfactory.

The appearance of those average-looking actors could only rely on post-production special effects.

Costs money.

Too much money.

For such a low-budget web series, the invested money, apart from the actor’s salary, was all used for the production crew’s expenses. A crew shooting lasts two months, maybe even less, burning through funds rapidly. Where is there money for special effects?

No money!

So the director kept pleading to find a male lead with outstanding looks to save a significant amount on makeup and special effects.

Now, with only half a month to go before the start, the crew has been eagerly preparing for the launch, with the stress visibly on their faces. Still, the director remains calm, always believing they’ll eventually find a satisfying candidate, saving on special effects expenses.

Yi Shu was initially worried that Quan Jin might reject this web series, mainly because the production crew didn’t have many investors, and it was a small production with a low budget, essentially a small workshop.

He asked Quan Jin, "Can you accept a low-budget web series?"

Quan Jin wasn’t dismissive, but hearing Yi Shu say this, he curiously asked, "How low are we talking?"

Yi Shu answered, "The crew has about a hundred people, and expenses for scenery, costumes, makeup, equipment, personnel salaries, etc., total budget is only five million."

Five million isn’t insignificant.

But Quan Jin had no concept of filming costs, "What’s the budget for a slightly average web series?"

Yi Shu: "For an average crew, the baseline is around twenty million."

Quan Jin: "..."

Five million is a bit low!

As the saying goes, without comparison, there’s no harm.

For such a poor production crew, Quan Jin had nothing more to say. He let Yi Shu decide, and at worst, if it’s too impoverished, he can casually allocate some funds to the crew. What’s the hassle?

Hearing that Quan Jin allowed him to decide and wasn’t dismissive, Yi Shu didn’t hesitate.

The script is so entertaining and has great potential to become a hit, so he immediately decided on it!

As an industry veteran agent, he knows too well that although it’s a small workshop, the result can either fade without a trace or become a big hit. He has already read the script— the setting is quite engaging, and given Quan Jin’s looks, he fits well in a vampire role, just needs a makeup test.

Contacting the director, the director requested Quan Jin’s photos and personal information.

When they heard he was a newcomer, there was hesitation.

Upon hearing about his exceptional looks, the hesitation vanished instantly.

Oh, this world obsessed with appearances.

Before sending over the personal information, Yi Shu asked Quan Jin, "Have you thought of a stage name yet? Consulted a master to calculate prosperity through creativity and wealth?"

Quan Jin was checking his phone; it was already 2 PM. He wondered if she was awake. If her phone wasn’t on silent, would he wake her by sending a message?

Quan Jin was so conflicted that he missed Yi Shu’s question.

Seeing Quan Jin focusing on his phone, Yi Shu suddenly remembered that President Gu gave a name. Since he’s in charge now, he filled it in and sent it to the director.

Chi Yu, it’s a very good name.

Looks to have the potential to become famous.