It was 7 p.m. when Chen Jingfei led a group of people into the private room. Chen Fang hurriedly stepped forward. Among them were Zhang Yimou, Zhang Weiping, Man Shen, Chao Wei, and a middle-aged man. Chen Jingfei introduced them to everyone.

Shen Fang extended his hand and smiled at Zhang Yimou and the others: "Director Zhang, I've heard so much about you. Man Shen, Wei Ge, and Boss Zhang, Mr. Jiang, hello everyone."

Old Zhang looked at Shen Fang carefully: "Hello, Mr. Shen."

Maggie Cheung smiled and said, "Little brother, you're so handsome! You look a lot like John Lone. So dashing."

Tony Leung nodded slightly, showing his social anxiety.

Zhang Weiping went straight to the point, looking at Chen Fang: "I heard from Lao Chen that you want to invest in Lao Zhang's movie? Kid, what circle are you in?"

Shen Fang smiled slightly: "I am Director Zhang's junior, a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and was specially recruited by Principal Wang."

When Zhang Yimou heard that Shen Fang came from the Beijing Film Academy, he smiled and said, "Xiao Shen's qualifications are excellent. It's only right that you were chosen by Lao Wang for special effects."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Senior brother, I really like your movies. When I was in school, I saw your movies and I had only one thought: how can you make such amazing films?"

Zhang Weiping laughed heartily: "Kid, you have a good eye, don't you? Of course! Old Zhang's movies are awesome."

Zhang Yimou waved his hand modestly and said, "My journey has just begun. Since you, Xiao Shen, are from an academic background and we're in the same circle, it's no problem for you to invest. We just happen to be short of investment right now."

Zhang Weiping stopped Zhang Yimou: "Old Zhang, I already said I'll handle it, what are you doing?"

Zhang Yimou looked at Zhang Weiping and said, "Old Zhang, we're on the verge of disaster. If you wait until you sell your house and mortgage it to get the money, we don't know how much time our film will be delayed."

Shen Fang interrupted with a smile, "How much money do you need? Senior brother, just name a number. I have some family wealth, so I'm not short of money."

Looking at the arrogant Shen Fang, Zhang Weiping couldn't help but mock him, "20 million short? Do you have it? Kid, you're just asking for trouble."

Shen Fang lit a cigarette and smiled at Zhang Weiping: "Only 20 million US dollars or RMB?"

Zhang Weiping looked at Shen Fang with a mocking expression: "US dollars? Kid, do you even have 20 million RMB? I heard from Old Chen that you're a rich second-generation, but 20 million is not something you can afford to play around with."

Shen Fang looked at Zhang Yimou calmly and said, "Is 20 million enough, senior brother? If not, name another number."

Looking at the unusually calm Shen Fang, Lao Zhangzi hesitated, "Junior brother, this is no joke. Can you really come up with 20 million?"

Shen Fang smiled like a big shot and said, "It's nothing, my senior brother only has 20 million, it's just for fun. If you want it, sign the contract now, and the money will be in your account tomorrow."

Zhang Yimou looked at Shen Fang with surprise: "Really?"

Shen Fang nodded: "Of course, but I have one request. Our Liangpin Shop and Qiaojiangnan need a one-minute commercial break. Also, I would like to invite Sister Manyu to be our brand's global brand ambassador, with a one-year contract worth 5 million RMB."

Upon hearing this, Maggie Cheung asked, "Liangpin Shop? Which high-end snack brand is that?"

Shen Fang smiled and nodded: "That's right, you should have heard of Sister Manyu in Hong Kong."

Maggie Cheung nodded: "I've heard of it. Liangpin Shop has been incredibly popular in Hong Kong these past two years. I often go there to buy things. So it's your family's business, handsome young man."

A middle-aged man surnamed Jiang standing nearby said, "So you're the young master. My apologies for not recognizing you."

Zhang Weiping was a bit confused; he had never heard of Liangpin Shop or South Beauty.

"Mr. Jiang? What? Is Liangpin Shop very famous?"

Jiang Fan nodded: "It's very famous. In just two years, it has almost monopolized the snack market in Hong Kong. It has opened more than 60 branches in Hong Kong alone, and has also set up stores in many countries. It's very powerful."

Zhang Weiping looked at Shen Fang in surprise. Good heavens, a big goldfish! No wonder he was so arrogant.

Zhang Yimou frowned slightly upon hearing this: "Junior brother, it's hard for me to agree to a one-minute commercial break, especially since this is a war film. This puts me in a difficult position."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Senior brother, there's always a way. Anyway, if you agree, I'll have the company's finance department transfer the money to you tomorrow. I won't ask for anything else besides these two requests."

While Zhang Yimou was pondering, Zhang Weiping immediately agreed.

"No problem, advertising is nothing, we agree."

Zhang Yimou frowned at Zhang Weiping: "Old Zhang, what's wrong with you???"

Zhang Weiping whispered, "Old Zhang, 20 million is just a commercial break. If you don't agree, your movie can't be made."

"But how do I insert an ad?"

Zhang Weiping smiled and said, "Let's get the money first, and then figure out a way to get it later."

Zhang Yimou had no choice but to nod. However, he secretly felt that the distance between him and Zhang Weiping was beginning to widen.

Shen Fang was delighted to see Zhang Yimou nod; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Zhang Weiping looked at Shen Fang: "President Shen, how about signing more contracts?"

Shen Fang smiled: "Anytime is fine."

Zhang Weiping smiled and said, "If Mr. Shen doesn't mind, we can have dinner a little later. I'll contact Mr. Han from China Film Group to come over and sign the contract while we're at it. What do you think?"

Shen Fang narrowed his eyes: "Of course, no problem. Shen Kun, go contact my mother and ask her to approve the 25 million yuan advertising fee."

Zhang Weiping was greatly shocked; it seemed this guy was serious. This kid wasn't joking.

...

An hour later, a middle-aged man with a square face, full of energy and with a robust build walked into the private room.

After introductions, this is Master Han, the future head of China Film Group.

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