From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 540 Ye Da Neng Ta (Great Abilities)

"Tsk tsk, Hai-ge, for your age and with your looks, you're quite the handsome guy."

"No, no, there's no Mr. Shen, handsome."

Ye Daying rolled his eyes: "You handsome guys, one big handsome guy and one little handsome guy, aren't you going to have a few drinks tonight?"

Haiyan and Shen Fang exchanged a smile.

"Then we'll definitely have to drink a couple more glasses."

That's what friends are like; they feel like old friends when they meet again. These two handsome guys really appreciate each other.

"Old Ye, Ye Jing, nicknamed Ye the Great, goes up and down the stairs with Da Shuo."

Upon hearing this, Shen Fang narrowed his eyes. He extended his left hand and looked at Ye Jing.

"Hello, Brother Jing."

Ye Jing glanced at Shen Fang: "President Shen, shouldn't you give an explanation about Da Shuo's matter?"

The atmosphere immediately became awkward after these words were spoken, and Ye Daying glanced at Ye Jing.

"Old Ye, Da Shuo's affairs have nothing to do with you, brother."

Ye Jing looked at Ye Daying: "Daying, you're not going to care about our brotherhood after all these years? Now you're teaming up with outsiders to turn against your own brothers?"

Ye Daying's temper flared up immediately: "Ye Jing, has Wang Shuo ever considered us friends all these years? When he gets angry, he doesn't recognize anyone. Still acting like a big shot? We were awesome for a while back then, but after time, we all woke up. You went into business, but what about him? He insisted on dragging Lao Ma and Hai Ge into setting up a dance troupe. Look at how badly Lao Ma's dance hall was ruined by him! If it weren't for him, Lao Ma, as one of the few dance hall owners in Beijing, would be an entertainment tycoon by now."

"Anyone who mentioned his name got a free meal. Old Ma gave him face and didn't say a word. He carried the burden for a whole year, losing all his savings. If it weren't for Brother Hai getting a TV series for him, who would have taken care of Old Ma?"

"And that Xu Cai Ren, what kind of person is that old woman? Don't you know? You're all fawning over her? Don't you know how many people she's offended? A large part of the decline of our Beijing circle is because of her. Dao Ming, Guo Li, Feng Kuzi, Xiao Qing, why did they leave? Don't you know that? All you know is how to play around. Society has changed a long time ago. We're all old, just thinking about living off our past glories, just thinking about how awesome we were before? What's the use? I'm asking you, are you still dreaming?"

“We have everything we want, we’re awesome, but times have changed, you know? My brother is a genuine guy, his character and work are impeccable, he’s truly good to his brothers. With him, my savings for my funeral have turned into over 10 million. You’re giving me that money?”

"You're practically a money-grubber now!!!" Ye Jing cursed, pointing at Ye Daying's nose.

Ye Daying sneered, "Me, a money-grubber? Do you know how many messes I've cleaned up for Da Shuo these past few years while you were doing business? He only came back because I had to plead for him! A friend like me has already done everything in my power! Old Ma, you talk to him!!!"

Ma Weidu looked troubled: "Da Jing, Da Ying has indeed been a good friend. You know what Da Shuo did back then; he offended some big shots."

Ye Jing looked at Ma Weidu and said, "Old Ma, even you are like this?"

Yingda looked annoyed: "Dajing, he's completely worn out our patience. He's already said he's cutting ties with us. Now he's off to flirt with his girlfriend. He doesn't have time for us."

"For that little girlfriend, he's shameless. He went to Star TV to be a troll and her agent, and they've already cut ties with us. He's still using his connections in the Beijing entertainment circle to ask for resources. If you're a good guy, you should just be honest and ask him what really happened. We have a clear conscience."

Ye Jing fell silent upon hearing this, while Hai Yan patted Ye Jing on the shoulder.

“Da Shuo, I know you two are close friends, but Da Shuo has been playing around with women for ages. Hai Ge won’t lie to you. Da Shuo is not the same Da Shuo as before. Let’s break it off from now on.”

Ye Jing looked at his former elder brother: "Brother Hai..."

Shen Fang smiled at Ye Jing: "Brother Jing, if I really do something, you can't stop me. Putting aside everything else, with my influence now, I can make it impossible for him to make a living in China. I know you're the kind of person who would go to great lengths for your friends, but sometimes when friends change, you can't treat them as friends anymore, or it will make you feel disheartened."

Ye Jing gave Shen Fang a deep look: "President Shen, I'm a straightforward person and don't have many thoughts. I'll ask Da Shuo about this matter clearly. I offended a few of my buddies today, so I'll punish myself with three drinks later."

After saying that, he left the hall without looking back and rushed to Shuo's house.

Yingda curled his lip: "Idiot, still helping him even now. President Shen, don't take him seriously."

Shen Fang waved his hand: "He's a man of strong emotions. I'm not that petty."

The farce that just happened was quite entertaining for people in Beijing's social circles, but now they've returned to normal, chatting casually as if nothing had happened.

Xu Qing appeared in front of Shen Fang without anyone noticing.

"Don't be angry. Jing Ge and Da Shuo have a very good relationship. They've been friends for many years, living upstairs and downstairs."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Why would I be angry? Sister Qing is quite concerned about me."

Xu Qing smiled sweetly: "You're only just realizing that? I think about you every day. Humph, I asked you out to dinner, and you wouldn't come. Am I really that scary?"

"It's not scary, it's not scary, I'm just busy."

Xu Qing pouted: "Hmph, you've been blinded by your confidante, haven't you?"

Sinking Square.......

Seeing that Shen Fang didn't speak, Xu Qing snorted, left behind a beautiful view of the back of her head, and went to chat with Zeng Li, Li Xiaoran, and others.