Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Box Office

Mao Xiaomiao feels utterly defeated.

She really wants to escape!

If she had known Xiao Jin was like this, she wouldn’t have tried so hard to persuade her grandparents to let her come play with Xiao Jin.

Isn’t it better to watch cartoons at home?

“If you don’t like watching this, you can play with my learning machine. I remember it has a lot of games.” Chu Xijin didn’t want to impose her interests on her playmate, so she handed her learning machine to her.

Mao Xiaomiao let out a heavy sigh of relief.

And started playing games.

Mu Ran, seeing there was no joke to enjoy, went to the study to work. The total box office revenue of her last movie had been tallied.

The box office was 1.4 billion.

After deducting 8.7% for the film industry’s dedicated fund and special operational taxes, which are non-shareable.

The remaining 91.3%, and then subtracting the 53% share for theaters and chains.

The distributor deducted another 9%.

The rest is for her studio because she covered the production herself without seeking investment.

And the remaining money is over 430 million. Her last movie used newcomers, so the costs were low, only 80 million, leaving over 300 million, and after deducting Jiao Yuyao’s 15% bonus from the studio.

She made about 300 million.

This counts as a small investment movie blowing up within the industry, something Mu Ran never predicted, that so many people would watch this film.

The variety show did indeed have a significant impact. Otherwise, if she could make one billion from this movie, it would already be considered good.

This was unexpected.

But the most profitable was the last comedy film, which earned her a whopping 1.5 billion, reaching a point where directors within the industry were insanely jealous of the speed she was making money.

Mu Ran looked at the bank card numbers and saw a long string of zeros.

She expressed her satisfaction.

After closing the page, Mu Ran sent tens of thousands in red envelopes in the workgroup she had formed, “I’ve been busy recently, and everyone’s not in the same place, so no celebration banquet. Everyone, take the money and eat well, drink well.”

“Thank you, boss!”

“Thank you, boss!”

“Thank you, boss!”

…

Everyone happily accepted the five-digit red envelopes, feeling sweet inside. Although working with Director Mu means strict requirements and real exhaustion, it’s also really profitable.

It’s not just the high wages; when the box office exceeds expectations, red envelopes are given out. After the total box office was tallied, another wave of red envelopes is distributed.

Compared to a celebration banquet.

Everyone truly prefers this format; money is the real deal!

Mu Ran exited the workgroup.

Clicked into a private chat with Jiao Yuyao: “You’ve made quite a bit this time, planning to buy a house?”

“No.”

Jiao Yuyao replied, “I want to save up this money and then learn movie shooting experience with you for a few more years, then go make films myself.”

He didn’t have bonuses before.

It was Mu Ran, seeing him work so hard and often use his parents’ connections to help, decided to give him a 15% share.

And he also wants to have his own career.

“Alright.”

Mu Ran just casually asked.

She sincerely hopes she and Jiao Yuyao can be colleagues for a lifetime.

Because they really have great chemistry working together now.

Jiao Yuyao then sent a message asking her: “Are you planning to change houses?”

“I’ll look next year, depending on which primary school Xiao Jin goes to, and buy a unit near there. I don’t like living in villas.”

Mu Ran grew up in an estate, such a big place, lonely and empty, always alone.

It’s better now as an adult.

As a child, she always imagined various things as ghosts.

This made her prefer places with people; commercial housing has its drawbacks, but she can know there are many people in that building.

Having people around makes her feel secure.

“Do you plan to keep taking care of Xiao Jin?” Jiao Yuyao typed this line with nervousness.

“Of course.”

Mu Ran answered without hesitation.

Jiao Yuyao pursed his lips at the screen; he liked Xiao Jin too but what he hoped more was a world of two with Mu Ran, so he hesitantly sent another line, “Then what about marriage afterwards?”

“Ha.”

Mu Ran sneered, “I’m not even married yet, and already have to tolerate for a man, let alone after marriage. You don’t need to worry about my personal life; it’s my business.”

Mu Ran tossed the phone aside.

Finding it quite amusing.

Her life with Xiao Jin is going well, but she should give up raising Xiao Jin for marriage?

Ridiculous.

What kind of reasoning is this?

Can a man compare to Xiao Jin?!

If a man dared to say that, Mu Ran guarantees she’d kick him out!

Jiao Yuyao sensed Mu Ran’s anger and realized he had been too hasty, repeatedly apologized.

Sent countless apology emojis.

The phone on the table kept buzzing; she angrily opened it to see it was indeed Jiao Yuyao’s apologies.

“I don’t want to hear this kind of talk again, OK?”

“OKOK.” Jiao Yuyao quickly replied.

Mu Ran exited the chat page with him, opened the chat box with her sister-in-law because her sister-in-law sent her a ton of vanity emojis, “Crazy, sending so many vanity emojis late at night, why?”

“Why? Isn’t your total box office out? You made so much money, not happy?” Feng Qikuo was over the moon with all the money her cinema and distribution company got.

“Of course happy.” Mu Ran sent her a big red envelope, “I was just crazy; now I’m sending you money to buy a bag.”

Feng Qikuo accepted the red envelope.

Raised an eyebrow at the amount.

“Then I can buy a top-tier limited bag.”

“Hmm.” Mu Ran replied perfunctorily.

“Do you want to keep going crazy? Actually, I don’t mind you scolding me more, as long as you give out more red envelopes.” Feng Qikuo said.

She felt this could lead to becoming wealthy.

“Get lost!” Mu Ran rolled her eyes.

She sure does dream big.

“Hahaha, not teasing you anymore, Mao Ziyang’s company I’ve acquired. She’s now my company’s artist; you can sign her. Plus, all our company’s arrangements will center around your film; isn’t that loyal?”

Mu Ran knew her sister-in-law wasn’t simple, but this was really impressive, taking over a mid-to-high entertainment company just like that!!!!

After typing and deleting several times, Mu Ran finally sent, “You and my foolish brother are a perfect match!”

A pair of cunning capitalists.

“Thank you for the compliment.” Feng Qikuo chuckled.

Mu Ran then notified Jiao Yuyao: “You can sign Mao Ziyang. Tomorrow, I’ll go to Dan Heng Entertainment with you to meet her.”

“Received!”

After just making her unhappy.

Jiao Yuyao now wants to show more through work.

And facing the contract, Mao Ziyang is so nervous her calves tremble: “I don’t know if I can act well.”

Mu Ran lazily leaned against the chair back in Dan Heng Entertainment’s conference room, arms crossed, casually said, “Believe in my judgment.”

Mao Ziyang licked her lips and swallowed nervously, “I… I…”

“Mao Ziyang, don’t be nervous. We have high hopes for you and believe you can handle it.” Jiao Yuyao gently reassured.

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