Several million was already the result of An Ran doing everything she could to cut costs while ensuring the most basic level of quality.
Several million dollars was clearly far beyond what An Ran could afford on her own. Seeking investors was an inevitable choice.
An Ran had also submitted her script to many film companies, but the results had ultimately been disappointing.
Although An Ran had previously filmed several excellent commercials for the S.H.I.E.L.D. Group, all of which had received a very positive response, she had never independently directed a film!
A few film companies had taken an interest in An Ran's script, but they either wanted to buy it and make the film themselves, or at most agreed to let An Ran join the crew as the screenwriter and assistant director. Letting her direct the entire movie herself, however, was simply out of the question.
This film was the first step toward An Ran realizing her dream, so naturally she would not agree to those terms. Still, after repeatedly hitting walls, An Ran could not help feeling discouraged.
As An Ran's biggest fans, Zhang Xin and Xu Qing were naturally anxious for her as well. During a conversation with Su Wan, they inadvertently brought up the matter.
Su Wan greatly admired both An Ran's talent and character. Back then, she had been the one to spot An Ran's commercial proposal at a glance and recommend it to Chen Mo, which led to their later string of collaborations.
Moreover, she knew that An Ran and Chen Mo had been classmates.
So, after learning about the matter, Su Wan took the initiative to contact An Ran and ask for the script.
After reading it, Su Wan was equally impressed. It truly was an excellent script!
Su Wan had never doubted