Gu Shaojin looked at Chen Jing with a calm expression, then asked in a low voice,

"Now that you know it's not a scam, are you interested in accepting my investment?"

Given Gu Shaojin's personality, he is usually the one who refuses others, and no one will ever refuse him. After all, his status and power are undeniable, and people are eager to curry favor with him.

Moreover, although he initially invested in their variety show in order to increase Ming Jiayi's salary and improve her treatment on set.

However, Ming Jiayi later told him very clearly and seriously that she didn't need it, and he didn't want to upset Ming Jiayi, so he also thought that there was no need to let Chi Yun make a second call.

The reason he came down to talk to Chen Jing about this matter for the second time was because Ming Fengche had asked Ming Jiayi about the filming situation today, and Ming Jiayi's answer was to praise Chen Jing and the script of this variety show.

Gu Shaojin was immediately dissatisfied; he wanted to hear just how good this variety show really was.

But when Ming Jiayi finished explaining the entire creative plan for the variety show and the significance it contained, he couldn't help but hesitate.

It has to be said that the subject matter of their variety show is indeed quite good.

If it were properly publicized, a major fire wouldn't be impossible.

Ming Jiayi originally wanted to refuse Gu Shaojin again, but Gu Shaojin wanted to invest in this variety show this time because she felt that the show had potential, so Ming Jiayi couldn't refuse on her own. So she took Gu Shaojin down to find Chen Jing.

Chen Jing scratched his head sheepishly and replied somewhat embarrassedly.

"Of course, of course, it's my honor. But, I'd like to ask... why did Mr. Gu want to invest in our variety show...?"

“There are requirements,” Gu Shaojin replied seriously. “The Yuntang Heshe New District is preparing for pre-sales, and I hope you can insert commercials into the variety show. Also, you are not allowed to accept any investment other than mine.”

"Is that all?" Chen Jing asked, somewhat bewildered.

“Yes. You can decide the investment amount,” Gu Shaojin said calmly.

"We get to decide? Really?" Jiang Yisong asked incredulously.

Chen Jing swallowed hard; he was completely dumbfounded.

He reached out and pinched Jiang Yisong's hand hard. Seeing Jiang Yisong clutching the spot where he had been pinched in pain, he snapped out of his daze.

"Oh my god, is God taking pity on me after all the bad luck I've had in the first half of my life, and now my luck is finally turning around? I'm so incredibly lucky lately..."

Gu Shaojin stood there with a deep gaze, and he calmly said...

“If you find this acceptable, we can sign the contract today. I don’t like dragging things out.”

"Yes, yes! Absolutely!" Chen Jing replied excitedly to Gu Shaojin.

Gu Shaojin nodded, then took out her phone from her pocket and went outside the ward to make a call.

Chen Jing turned and pressed down on Jiang Yisong's shoulder, then shook Jiang Yisong forcefully.

"Jiang Yisong, did you hear that! We're rich now! We don't have to get scolded every day anymore! We can finally hold our heads high in front of our parents!"

Jiang Yisong reached out and slapped Chen Jing's hand away, then pressed down on Chen Jing's shoulder.

"I heard it! I heard it! Don't shake me, I'm dizzy."

"I'm going to brag to my parents after we sign the contract. They'll be so happy," Chen Jing said, grinning at Jiang Yisong.

Ming Jiayi stood aside calmly watching the two of them, and suddenly felt that it was a mistake to refuse Gu Shaojin's investment last time.

Although she doesn't need Gu Shaojin's help, they do...

It's really difficult for young directors without background, connections, or experience to make a name for themselves these days.

Meeting an investor was like a lifeline for them during a long and difficult time.

"I've already instructed the legal department to draft the contract, and it should be delivered before 5 p.m. today," Gu Shaojin said calmly as she entered the ward.

"Okay, okay," Chen Jing replied with a simple smile.

"So, do you want to sign the contract first, or do you want to continue with the gastroenterology department for filming?" Yu Jianyan asked seriously from the side.

Chen Jing glanced at Gu Shaojin hesitantly, then said weakly,

"Hmm... Jiang Yisong, why don't you stay and discuss the specifics of the collaboration with President Gu? I'll continue filming so as not to delay the schedule. President Gu, is that alright?"

Gu Shaojin raised an eyebrow, glanced at Ming Jiayi, and then said in a serious tone,

"Since we're going to collaborate, I should at least do some research, right? I'll go with you guys to see how the filming goes."

"Ah..." Chen Jing looked at Gu Shaojin with a bit of confusion.

That's not a good idea.

Gu Shaojin gets nervous watching them film...

What if he suddenly gets scared and his hands start to shake, or he's distracted and doesn't take a good picture?

"What's so interesting about filming?" Ming Jiayi asked Gu Shaojin.

"Whether the filming is good or bad indirectly determines the quality of this variety show, right?" Gu Shaojin asked Chen Jing with a cold expression.

Chen Jing nodded, becoming increasingly nervous.

As expected, President Gu wanted to see if his filming was good or not.

"Wouldn't it be better if Director Chen just brought you the footage we shot this morning so you could sit there and watch it? That way you wouldn't have to run around with us like that," Ming Jiayi said earnestly.

“It’s okay, I don’t mind running around.” Gu Shaojin stared straight at Ming Jiayi, then deliberately glanced at Chen Jing with a threatening look, and asked, “What does Director Chen think? Can I go, or can’t I go?”

"Of course I can go, of course I can go," Chen Jing replied quickly and concisely.

Gu Shaojin raised an eyebrow and looked at Ming Jiayi with a somewhat childish expression, saying...

"Director Chen agreed. But if you really can't bear to see me running around like this, then I won't go."

Ming Jiayi twitched her lips and replied with a forced smile, "Go ahead, Mr. Gu should get more experience. How could I possibly miss you?"

"Okay." Gu Shaojin smiled triumphantly.

Chen Jing made an excuse to take Jiang Yisong to the restroom. Jiang Yisong sighed and said, "..."

"I'm afraid I'll make a mistake later. You usually perform better, so why don't you record it later?"

Jiang Yisong patted Chen Jing's shoulder forcefully, then said with a serious expression,

"Believe in yourself, you can do it! Besides, President Gu probably came with us mainly for Ming Jiayi's sake, so don't put so much pressure on yourself."

"Even so, Mr. Gu did come with us. Oh my, no investor has ever come with us to the recording site before, how could I not be afraid?"