Even though she felt nice and clean after taking a shower when she got home, Jiang Xiaoli always felt there was a foul smell around her when she came to the celebration banquet that evening.

Just as she was wondering if smashing a rotten egg had caused her psychological problems, Shen Zhaokun took the stage.

Compared to number 7, Shen Zhaokun was even more in high spirits today.

He began by saying, "Thank you all for gathering together again for 'The Outstanding'. As of noon today, 'The Outstanding' has grossed 130 million yuan!"

As the confetti fell from both sides of the stage, many of the crowd cheered, "Director Shen is awesome!"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said to Li Anting, "Anting, do you remember what Director Shen was like when you first met him?"

Li Anting smiled and said, "Of course I remember. When I first joined the company, 'Qiaochu' had just started filming. Director Shen was shouting on set every day to teach the actors how to act until his voice became hoarse."

She nodded. "Yes, doesn't he look like a completely different person now?"

Li Anting couldn't help but overthink, "President Jiang, do you think Director Shen..."

Jiang Xiaoli shook her head. "You're overthinking it. I just think everyone really needs to succeed at least once, or to gain recognition from others. It makes a person... well, more vibrant."

Li Anting thought for a moment and asked, "President Jiang, I don't think you are like that. Whether you succeed or not, you always give people the feeling of being full of hope."

She laughed, "Maybe I'm just more accepting of new things."

"Yes, you have a strong heart."

After finishing his speech, Shen Zhaokun walked to Jiang Xiaoli's side and asked, "President Jiang, I wonder if you're interested in my new film?"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled. It was quite interesting that Shen Zhaokun could be good friends with Zhong Yuan; they were both the type who would beam with joy at the slightest bit of kindness.

She had read Shen Zhaokun's new movie script, and it was the same as the one she remembered.

After Shen Zhaokun rose to fame with "Qiaochu", he went on to direct three bad dramas, which disappointed countless movie fans who were disappointed by this genius director who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

In 2008, when Shen Zhaokun fell into another slump, his original suspense film "Lost Files" saved him. The film won two major awards at once: Best Film and Best Original Screenplay. The film's male lead, Chai Mingxu, won Best Actor, and Shen Zhaokun himself won Best Director for the film, becoming the first director in mainland China to win this award.

According to Jiang Xiaoli, Shen Zhaokun is only suited to grow in adversity; he gets arrogant as soon as others flatter him.

That's how she ended up having that conversation with Li Anting.

Thinking of this, she smiled and replied, "Director Shen, why don't you continue writing your own original screenplays?"

Shen Zhaokun didn't expect her to ask this question. "An original script... I just had a general idea, and I happened to come across this script, which I think is pretty good..."

"Is your requirement for your job just 'okay'?" Jiang Xiaoli interrupted him.

Shen Zhaokun was taken aback. "President Jiang, do you not think highly of this script, or..."

She spoke with a serious expression, "Director Shen, from the first time I met you, I have a very high opinion of you. Your original script, combined with your direction, has made 'The Outstanding' a vivid and compelling story. Today's success is well-deserved."

But I don't have high hopes for the movie you're considering. With a masterpiece like *The Best of the Best* setting such a high bar, you should focus on further developing your skills rather than chasing quick fame and fortune. What do you think?

Shen Zhaokun understood what she meant, "But my own original script may take a long time to be completed."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled, "Director Shen, if you're worried about income, 'Jiang's Entertainment' is willing to provide you with a grant to ensure your creative work is worry-free."

Her words left Zhong Yuan somewhat bewildered. "Little Pear, do you mean you're going to pay to support Old Shen until he writes an original screenplay and makes a movie? Isn't that a bit too risky?"

"What? Don't you trust me or your good brother?"

Zhong Yuan waved his hands repeatedly, "How could that be? I believe both of you! It's just that this is too good to be true, Lao Shen, what do you think?"

Shen Zhaokun suddenly reached out and wiped away his tears. "President Jiang, to be honest, even my mother isn't as good to me as you are."

Jiang Xiaoli was speechless. Zhong Yuan flicked him on the forehead, "What are you saying, you pig-headed idiot!"

Shen Zhaokun quickly shook his head, "That's not what I meant. I just feel that President Jiang has been too good to me, Shen Zhaokun, and I have no way to repay her."

Jiang Xiaoli asked, "Director Shen, does this mean you agree to my proposal? Let me make this clear beforehand: if you agree to my proposal, then those lousy scripts you have on hand can't be filmed."

"No, no!" Shen Zhaokun explained, "I originally just wanted to take on a few films to earn some money so I could focus on writing my original scripts. Now that President Jiang is backing me up, why would I need to film those other things?"

Zhong Yuan gave a thumbs up, "Old Shen, you're pretty savvy! Not bad, not bad!"

Jiang Xiaoli handed over the next tasks to Li Anting and Shen Zhaokun, and went home with Zhong Yuan.

On the way, Zhong Yuan asked curiously, "Little Pear, do you really trust Lao Shen that much? 'Qiaochu' is already so amazing, it won't be easy to surpass it, right?"

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "It's just my sixth sense. I think he's good enough. Besides, it won't cost much to support him."

Zhong Yuan smiled. "That's true."

Then, with a bit of excitement, he asked, "Has the box office revenue for 'The Outstanding' been split up soon? I calculated that we've made about three times our initial investment. I invested 1 million and will get back 3 million! All in all, it's only been a year. It's fantastic!"

"It should be soon. I'll have you transfer the money to me when the profit sharing is ready."

She paused for two seconds, then smiled and asked, "Brother Yuan, how do you plan to spend this money?"

"How will you spend it?" Zhong Yuan's voice rose several octaves. "I won't spend it! I'm saving it to marry Xin Xin!"

He quickly added, "Hehe, but if there are any more good things like this in the future, Little Pear, don't forget to include me!"

Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "Alright, alright, I'll take you with me!"

Overjoyed at her promise, Zhong Yuan thought, "With the added shares and dividends from 'Yujia Technology,' Xin Xin's parents probably won't want me to marry into their family, right?"

"puff--"

Jiang Xiaoli spat out the water she had just drunk, and quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe it off.

She couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Brother Yuan, you're awesome!"

Zhong Yuan said smugly, "Hehe, I think so too!"