"That’s good. I’ll take this as an agreent between us. As long as you can write a script that satisfies , similar to the level of ’Green Jade Case,’ I’ll definitely take the role."
Chen Feng also smiled and said, "Alright, let’s call it a deal. Co on, everyone, let’s toast with tea instead of wine."
Everyone raised their water glasses and drank them all. Then, they all started laughing together, and the atmosphere beca harmonious again.
...
On the way back to Red Villa Bay, Wu ngting asked, "Brother, are you really planning to give the lead female role to Zhang Yuxi?"
Chen Feng nodded affirmatively, "Yes."
"Did Tao Yaoyang speak on her behalf?" Wu ngting continued to ask.
"Yes." Chen Feng didn’t want to lie to her, but it was the only thing he could say at the mont.
Wu ngting was aware of Tao Yaoyang’s influence; after all, he sold No. 8 Villa to Chen Feng at a low price, which was already a big favor, not to ntion the other things she didn’t know about.
Wu ngting was sensible enough not to ask further questions. Although she wasn’t very satisfied with Zhang Yuxi, now that Chen Feng had agreed, she had to accept it.
Besides, Zhang Yuxi wasn’t an unsuitable choice for the female lead. It’s possible that the outco might not be any worse than Yang Ziyin’s performance.
"What about Sister Lu? She has already sent out audition invitations to three other well-known actresses today."
Sun Xiaorui spoke up.
"Since the invitations have been sent, it’s hard to retract them. We can only let them co for a formality. Just the three of us and Lu Sijia should know this. Don’t tell anyone else."
The two won nodded in agreent.
When they got ho, Chen Feng went upstairs to take a shower first, and Sun Xiaorui followed suit right after.
Taking this opportunity, Chen Feng told Zhang Yuxi about what happened with Yang Ziyin tonight.
He wasn’t the type to do good deeds without leaving his na, so telling Zhang Yuxi about it was a way to ensure she rembered his sacrifice.
Zhang Yuxi was indeed very touched to hear that Chen Feng had turned Yang Ziyin down; she expressed her gratitude with many words and even suggested they could discuss the script again tonight at the hotel.
Chen Feng wanted to rest tonight, so he suggested having lunch tomorrow instead and invited her to Wenhua Inn. Zhang Yuxi happily agreed.
The next morning, Chen Feng stayed ho browsing his phone instead of going to the office, then he received a call from Jin Xinyan, saying her parents invited him for lunch at their house.
Chen Feng had already scheduled lunch with Zhang Yuxi, so he declined.
Then, Jin Xinyan straightforwardly ntioned that her father wanted to invest in his company’s new drama.
Jin Xinyan and her father, Jin Yongnian, had learned about Chen Feng’s company planning to shoot a new drama and wanted to invest.
Her father had a lot of cash at hand but didn’t have good investnt opportunities. Given that Chen Feng’s film company was very profitable, and considering Chen Feng was his prospective son-in-law, it was only natural for them to invest in the new drama.
Chen Feng didn’t really want to accept Jin Yongnian’s investnt because he knew his luck; there was a ninety percent chance this drama would be very profitable.
Moreover, both Yang Ziyin and Zhang Yuxi valued this drama, which indicated its quality. It could very well beco a hit once again.
Therefore, Chen Feng really didn’t want Jin Yongnian to invest and profit alongside him.
To him, this project was like picking up money. Why should he let others participate in a money-making project?
So, Chen Feng straightforwardly declined, but he explained, "Investing in a film isn’t a surefire way to make money. If it profits, then great, but if it loses, what then? Even if your dad doesn’t say it out loud, he’d surely resent in his heart. So, try persuading him not to put in this thankless position."
Jin Xinyan, however, said, "Both my dad and I understand the risks, but he’s optimistic about you and your company. Moreover, I should ntion, although this money cos from my dad, it’s under my na. In other words, this money is essentially my dowry. If it profits, he won’t take it back. So I hope you can give this opportunity. If we lose, it’ll just be our bad luck, and we won’t bla you at all."
Seeing her say this, Chen Feng frowned slightly and asked, "How much is he planning to give you?"
"Not much, 5 million."
Chen Feng thought about it. If it was just 5 million, he could allocate a small share. That way, she could earn a couple of million, which he wouldn’t mind. Chen Feng was never stingy with his won.
"Alright. If it’s just 5 million, then I’ll agree. Even if we end up losing, it won’t be a huge loss, and at least I’ll return your costs."
"Brother Feng, you’re so nice." Jin Xinyan giggled and then said more seriously, "But let’s keep things separate. If I lose my investnt, how could I let you pay back? We win or lose together, and I can handle losing."
Her straightforward attitude pleased Chen Feng, and he chuckled, "This new drama is very likely not to lose money. Instead, it might beco a hit and make a lot of money. So you probably won’t lose."
"Heh, I think so too. You’re the man I’ve chosen, so I definitely trust your judgnt."
...
The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.
By noon, Chen Feng left a note on the dining table saying he went out to eat, then went to Wenhua Inn to have lunch with Zhang Yuxi.
For confidentiality, she drove over alone this ti.
Wenhua Inn was hidden and once inside the private room, they weren’t disturbed at all.
They finally had a al together, during which Zhang Yuxi was extrely gentle with Chen Feng, personally serving him dishes, peeling shrimp, and picking out fish bones, making Chen Feng feel very comfortable.
They spent nearly an hour finishing the al and then left Wenhua Inn, driving one after the other to a garden-style villa hotel Chen Feng had reserved.
Chen Feng and her spent the entire afternoon together in that villa, relaxing.
Finally, he held an exhausted Zhang Yuxi in his arms on the second-floor balcony, looking at the distant blue waters and green hills.
"Brother Feng, with how you are, I might just fall for you," Zhang Yuxi said unexpectedly, resting her pretty face against Chen Feng’s chest.
Chen Feng smiled slightly, "Then just fall for ."
"But that ans you’ll have to be responsible for . Are you willing to?"
With a relaxed tone, Chen Feng said, "Sure. I’ll support you. How about 20 million a year?"
Zhang Yuxi’s originally soft and boneless body noticeably stiffened, and after a mont of silence, she said, "Not enough, at least 50 million."
Chen Feng sighed, "Then I can’t afford to support you. That’s too expensive."
"That’s really a pity. If you could actually give 50 million, I would leave the industry imdiately."
"Better not, at least finish shooting this ’Green Jade Case’ first."
"..."
Zhang Yuxi resisted the urge to pinch Chen Feng hard on the waist, choosing to remain silent.
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