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There was definitely some ulterior motive, not just from Han Cheng but also from Shen Qingshu. So, when Shen Qingshu heard Zhang Mao ask, “Just now, you said on the phone that the endorsement fee this time was 100 million, correct?”
The brand manager nodded. “As a sign of sincerity, our director Han directly offered this price. You know how popular The Win is. We wouldn’t have offered such a high price for an endorsement if director Han hadn’t suggested it.”
That’s true, Zhang Mao thought. A game like The Win, played by almost the whole nation, doesn’t really need an endorser, let alone such a high fee. It’s all thanks to director Han. He doesn’t know why he’s so generous, but 100 million? That’s real money. Who would miss that?!
“Thank you, director Han, for your interest in Qingshu. To be honest, we’ve actually been approached by several other game companies before you. After all, as you’ve seen, Qingshu’s image is truly positive and optimistic, with a strong fan base among both men and women. We were previously hesitant about which company to choose, but now that director Han is so sincere, we’re no longer considering other companies. As long as you’re willing, we’re ready to sign a contract at any time.”
Zhang Mao eloquently fabricated several companies out of thin air and subtly complimented Han Cheng before finally settling on the contract.
Let’s sign the contract quickly; the real goal is to pocket the 100 million yuan.
“It doesn’t have to be such a high price,” Shen Qingshu suddenly said.
Han Cheng’s expression softened slightly upon hearing him speak. He shifted his posture, leaning back in his chair, and whispered, “What do you mean?”
“The Win‘s popularity is indeed high. And in comparison my popularity probably can’t compare to theirs. So this endorsement brings far more benefits to me than it does to them. I don’t think I can take such a high endorsement fee under these circumstances. It would make me feel guilty.”
Zhang Mao: ? ? ? ? ? ? What are you talking about, kid ?! Aren’t we aiming for 100 million tonight?!
Wake up, kid! That’s 100 million!
“Qingshu, you…”
“So how much do you think is appropriate?” Han Cheng interrupted Zhang Mao, staring at Shen Qingshu and asking gently.
“One million,” Shen Qingshu said calmly. “I think this price is suitable.”
Han Cheng was slightly surprised.
Zhang Mao and the brand manager sitting next to Han Cheng’s eyes widened!
“Are you crazy?!” What kind of tactic is this? A retreat to advance?! One million? Are you sure you didn’t miss a few zeros?!” Zhang Mao roared inwardly.
Brand manager Wang stared at Shen Qingshu in amazement and wonder. How could someone in this world be so indifferent to fame and fortune?! Director Han, you really have a discerning eye! ! !
I actually thought you guys were having an affair! I was wrong! I was completely wrong! You are truly amazing, not only in your professional field, but also in judging people accurately!
Hiring any internet celebrity these days would cost over a million yuan, let alone a celebrity as popular as Shen Qingshu. That’s a steal!
From now on, he is a fan of Shen Qingshu. He’ll fight with anyone who says anything bad about him. He’s a living Bodhisattva!
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A living Bodhisattva who sacrifices his own interests for the economic benefit of others!
Zhang Mao coughed and advised Shen Qingshu, “One million? That’s too little.”
Manager Wang also said, “It’s indeed too little. You can add a little more.”
“I think it’s quite a bit. If the company didn’t forbid it, I’d actually be happy to endorse it for free. After all, I play this game myself and I love it.”
One hundred million yuan is still one hundred million yuan with Han Cheng, but with him, it turned into fifty million!
He’s not stupid. If the two of them needed to transfer money, they don’t need to let the company make a fifty million yuan commission. That would be a huge loss.
If the company definitely wouldn’t allow him to endorse for free, Shen Qingshu would have wanted to forgo Han Cheng’s fee. After all, Han Cheng’s money was definitely his, but his own money doesn’t necessarily belong to himself—there was still the company’s share!
Angry!
Zhang Mao couldn’t sit still as he spoke more and more absurdly, even mentioning working for free. He stood up and said to Han Cheng and the others, “Excuse me, Qingshu and I are going to discuss this.”
He glanced at Shen Qingshu and asked him to leave the meeting room with him.
“What’s going on?” Zhang Mao pulled Shen Qingshu into the small conference room next door, staring at him in bewilderment. “You don’t want to be the endorser? Or do you want to be a bodhisattva? One million, are you serious?”
Shen Qingshu thought of Han Cheng’s persistent gaze on him and smiled. “Of course, do you think I’m joking? I don’t want to be a bodhisattva, but I also want to be the endorser. I just don’t want to take too much from them, so I said one million, just for show.”
“You’re being too nice! Which popular star would quote one million for an endorsement? If this spreads, you’ll be ridiculed by your black fans!”
“Who would believe that?” Shen Qingshu said unconcernedly. “Even if I were to say it now, no one would believe it. Who would believe that an A-list celebrity in the entertainment industry would charge one million for an endorsement? No one would.”
“You still can’t accept such a low fee. What’s your intention?”
Shen Qingshu smiled and winked at him. “You’ll find out later.”
“President Li will probably be unhappy.”
“What can he do to me?” Shen Qingshu didn’t care. “I’m the company’s most popular artist now. How could he possibly hide me? At most, he’ll say something to me and tell me not to do it again. But don’t worry, I really won’t do this again. This was just an accident. I still want to make money most of the time.”
Zhang Mao was increasingly puzzled. “So why do you suddenly not want to make money from them?”
He had been so amazed by the 100 million before coming here, but now that he’d met them, he didn’t want it anymore.
“Do you know them?” Zhang Mao guessed.
This was the only possible explanation he could come up with.
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Shen Qingshu didn’t answer him directly and just smiled at him. “So, one million, then.”
Zhang Mao sighed. “You’ve already made up your mind. What can I say? One million is one million. As long as you’re happy.”
“Then can I do it for free?” Shen Qingshu winked at him, his expression was obedient. “If I’m happy, can it be free?”
Zhang Mao: ……………………
“Tell me honestly what your relationship with him is! Is he your savior? You’re so concerned about him!”
Not really. He’s just his lover. We’ll be family from now on. How can I waste so much money?
Shen Qingshu blinked and said nothing.
Zhang Mao’s head ached. “One million, it can’t be any lower, or president Li will scold me. I’m sure he’ll scold me now.”
“Alright,” Shen Qingshu said helplessly.
Zhang Mao looked at him and sighed dejectedly.
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