Apparently, Huang Sibo and Zhu Xiaoce were very clear about what they wanted to film. The focus of this documentary was not to exaggerate the glamorous side of these professional players, but to focus more on their daily lives, so that everyone could see their difficult side.

"It's very well done."

Pei Qian's words came from the heart.

He had also seen many good e-sports player documentaries, and this film made by Zhu Xiaoce was quite excellent, both in terms of content and technique.

Huang Sibo smiled helplessly: "I am also quite satisfied myself."

"But... I'm afraid we won't be able to recover the cost."

"We contacted several video websites, but they couldn't provide us with enough revenue. If we just participate in the ordinary incentive plan, even if this film has three million views, we will only earn a few thousand yuan, a drop in the bucket."

Pei Qian nodded.

Sure enough, the difficulty of monetizing a documentary is not at the same level as that of short videos.

The scope of short video material is quite wide. It can be used for advertising and can be continuously produced. For video websites, signing such a program can bring real traffic to the website.

But documentaries are completely different.

Huang Sibo and the others used very high-end photography equipment and ran back and forth between Jingzhou, Shanghai, and Li Zhengwei's hometown. Pei Qian also asked them to arrange things according to Tendai's business trip accommodation standards, so the money was spent like water.

Similar documentaries are generally produced by the official side, for the promotion of games or events, and no matter how much money is burned, it can be earned back.

But Huang Sibo and the others did this purely out of semi-public welfare, and it is normal that they cannot recover the cost.

Huang Sibo knew that this time, Lu Mingliang led the development of the new version, and all of the games' DLCs were a great success. In the position of chief planner, it could be said that his achievements had surpassed his own.

Feihuang Studio hadn't made any contributions this time, and in this kind of dinner occasion, they were more or less embarrassed.

Pei Qian smiled.

"You're upset because of this?"

Huang Sibo was stunned: "President Pei..."

Pei Qian raised his glass, shook it casually, and his tone became indifferent: "Didn't I tell you a long time ago?"

"Don't care about temporary gains and losses, and don't care too much about money."

"Wasn't short video also powered by love at the beginning? Rejecting low-end advertising didn't starve us to death, and we finally found a win-win way to monetize it."

"In my opinion, the point is not whether you can make money, but whether you have done something meaningful."

"You were planning to make a documentary, didn't you already prepare for a loss from the beginning?"

"You got what you wanted, so why bother?"

Huang Sibo felt a warmth in his heart: "President Pei, thank you..."

The two couldn't help but sigh, if these words were said by someone else, they might seem very fake.

But when President Pei said it, it seemed so sincere!

Maybe this is the difference between President Pei and other bosses. He really has an extraordinary broad mind and a broad vision with foresight!

Pei Qian smiled and said, "Don't doubt yourself."

"So what if it's powered by love? As long as this documentary can generate enough attention and resonate with players, it means that Feihuang Studio is on the right track!"

"The next film doesn't have funding? It doesn't matter, just say how much you need!"

Pei Qian was overjoyed.

This time when filming the documentary, Huang Sibo and Zhu Xiaoce probably spent most of the money that Feihuang Studio had earned before, and there wasn't much left.

Pei Qian could just use this as an excuse to give them another sum of money and let them continue to spend it!

Of course, that would have to wait until the next cycle.

"President Pei, it's more than just no funding for filming." Zhu Xiaoce sighed softly, "Actually, we found that it was still not enough after we paid for it with our own savings. Now we still owe our employees a month's salary..."

"Good!" Pei Qian blurted out.

Zhu Xiaoce was stunned: "?"

Pei Qian coughed lightly: "You did a good job."

"This shows that the employees and you are of one mind!"

"Under this kind of predicament, no employee has left, which shows that Feihuang Studio is already a mature team that can stand the test!"

"Don't pay for it yourself, go directly to Assistant Xin, and make up for the difference, not a penny less."

"No, it's not enough to make up for it without a penny. The matter of arrears of wages is very bad in nature. You must also make up for the interest. You must never let the brothers who sincerely support us be disappointed!"

Huang Sibo was stunned: "President Pei, this is not appropriate, right? I haven't heard of paying interest..."

Pei Qian waved his hand, signaling him not to say any more.

"Huang Sibo."

"I don't care what kind of films you make or how you work hard."

"But I will never allow anything to happen that affects the company's image!"

"For employees who share weal and woe with Tengda, we must never let them be disappointed, understand?"

President Pei spoke righteously.

Huang Sibo was moved to tears.

This is the warmth of home!

No matter what kind of setbacks you suffer outside, going back to Tengda is like going home. You never have to worry, because you have Tengda and President Pei as your backing!

Seeing President Pei's nonchalant appearance, Huang Sibo and Zhu Xiaoce's psychological pressure was also much less.

Pei Qian asked, "Then for the next project, are you still planning to make a documentary?"

Huang Sibo shook his head: "This, we haven't figured it out yet."

"We'll wait until this documentary is released online, and then decide after seeing the reaction."

"However, we probably won't continue to film this subject matter, not because it doesn't make money, but because many of the things we wanted to express have already been filmed."

"We may continue to switch to new fields, it's hard to say."

Pei Qian nodded: "Well, feel free to try, just say if you run out of money."

After chatting for a few more words, Pei Qian suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, how is Chen Lei doing now?"

Although he had already sent him to Shanghai, Pei Qian still felt a little uneasy.

Chen Lei is a capable person, and Pei Qian is very afraid that he will cause any trouble, so he just asked casually.

"Him? I'm not too sure. I solved his food and accommodation problems according to your request. But we are very busy with filming, and he is also running around in Shanghai, so there is not much communication."

"We originally wanted him to sing the ending song of the documentary, but we didn't have enough budget, and we couldn't find good lyrics and music, so we didn't mention it to him."

Huang Sibo said haphazardly.

Pei Qian's heart jumped, but quickly returned to normal.

That scared me!

Fortunately, Huang Sibo didn't mention the ending song to Chen Lei. If he really sang it, something might really happen!

Although this documentary doesn't make money, the topic and the dedication of the filming will definitely lead to a high number of views!

If Chen Lei's song becomes inexplicably popular all over the Internet, and is discovered by a talent scout, and then brings Feihuang Studio on fire...

The consequences would be disastrous.

Fortunately, all of this did not happen.

Of course, it's not that Pei Qian doesn't want Chen Lei to have a good life, but he mainly hopes that he can wait a little longer, not become popular in this cycle, and not involve himself.

You can become popular silently, but please don't take me with you!

"What about now?" Pei Qian asked.

Huang Sibo thought for a while: "He should still be looking for opportunities in Shanghai, President Pei. If you want to know, I can call and ask."

Pei Qian waved his hand: "No, no, I just asked casually."

As long as Chen Lei doesn't affect this settlement, then everything will be fine.

Zhu Xiaoce on the side couldn't help but sigh.

President Pei really doesn't forget to care about every employee!

He had also heard a little about Chen Lei.

Chen Lei is a resident singer in Moyu Internet Cafe, and it is said that he created good benefits for the Internet Cafe.

If it were other bosses, they would definitely squeeze Chen Lei to death, treat him as a hen that lays golden eggs, and would never let him go.

But President Pei is just the opposite. He didn't let Moyu Internet Cafe restrain Chen Lei's dream. Instead, he paid for him to come to Shanghai, so that he could find opportunities on a bigger stage!

It can be said that this is an act that has no benefit to President Pei, a completely altruistic act.

Even on this occasion, President Pei does not forget to care about Chen Lei who is far away in Shanghai. What kind of spirit is this!

President Pei is always so heartwarming.