'Everyone only sees thieves enjoying the feast; no one sees them getting beaten. It's not as though no one has ever made a series of films. Most of them were dog-tail extensions, and their results were terrible. Very few people prepared as thoroughly as Ding Ling. There was a reason Ding Ling would succeed. For a series of films to succeed, one had to learn Ding Ling's essence. Otherwise, one was merely copying a cat from a tiger and would find it difficult to achieve anything.'
That person's assessment was very fair.
Most people also remained reserved about it.
Ding Ling had become so successful.
He had even driven up the entire film market.
Who wouldn't be tempted? Who wouldn't want a share of the pie?
But people with Ding Ling's abilities were few and far between.
Who could become the second Ding Ling?
It would probably be difficult.
Many major film companies were extremely jealous of Ding Ling's efficiency at making money, and they all extended offers in an attempt to recruit him.
The terms they offered were very generous:
"Three million in guaranteed base pay for one film, plus a 20% share of the box-office profits. That's extremely generous. Many major directors can only dream of terms like these, but you have them. We hope you'll give this serious consideration. We look forward to a pleasant collaboration."
But how could Ding Ling possibly agree?
They tried again:
"Whether the film succeeds or fails, we'll give you this much. Perhaps even more!"
Huang Feihong had already become his trademark.
Quality productions would become his trademark as well.
How could he possibly make bad films and ruin his own signboard?
Therefore, the major companies' attempts to recruit him were doomed to fail.
The bosses were very disappointed after being rejected.