22:40 Imperial Capital Time.
Ye Family Restaurant, the top floor VIP room.
It's been 1 hour and 15 minutes since we sat down.
The important leading actors and staff of the crew of "Dynasty" and "Against the Light" sat neatly around an overly large solid wood round table, but no one dared to even glance at the menu.
The reason is simple: the main seat is still vacant.
Unlike the top-tier crew of "Dynasty" which is full of big names, "Against the Light" is just a crew with a small investment.
The most popular female lead in the crew is barely a second-tier female artist.
Different from those calm and composed people standing at the top of the entertainment industry pyramid in "Dynasty", the crew of "Against the Light" are extremely nervous at this moment, and are speculating about the identity of the person sitting in the main seat.
Being able to participate in a dinner party with the "Dynasty" crew was something they couldn't even imagine.
But the fact is: they not only participated in the party, but also followed the "Dynasty" crew to dine at Ye's Restaurant and sat in the top private room.
Ye Family Restaurant is the top private restaurant in the imperial capital.
The guests received were all at the level of heads of state.
It is said that to dine here, you need to make a reservation at least three months in advance.
But what was the result?!
Originally, the people from both crews arrived at the "Pinyue" restaurant near the film and television city, but were suddenly informed by Li Da that the dinner venue had been changed to Ye's Restaurant.
To be able to easily reserve a table here, what kind of shocking status and position does this require in the imperial capital?!
"The host is the president of the Pei Group? What are you thinking? What is Mr. Pei's status?! He is the top boss among the top bosses, the chaebol among the chaebols, a figure on the same level as gods. Even if he dotes on Ning Ruyan, he can't condescend to such a level."
A wealthy family is, after all, a wealthy family.
No matter how star-studded the entertainment industry is, it is, after all, a world of fame and fortune for actors.
Real wealthy families have always been very taboo.
"If it's not President Pei, then who could it be?! How many people in the capital can make Li Da willingly sit in the vice-chairman's seat?!"
"I heard that the drama 'Dynasty' is not just funded by Dingsheng Entertainment. It seems that a newly wealthy tycoon in the imperial capital has recently invested 2 billion yuan."
"Two billion?!"
When some people heard this number, they almost jumped up.
Raising investment for a drama before filming begins is incredibly difficult. Hundreds of millions of yuan is already considered a significant investment in the industry. And no matter how excellent the script for "Dynasty" is, or how exceptional Li Da's personal abilities are, it's impossible for him to simply raise 2 billion yuan.
"This news should be correct. I have an uncle who is a producer, and he said that the upstart chaebol is indeed after 2 billion."
"Usually, this kind of investment is made by wealthy individuals with endless wealth, just to promote a particular artist. But the leading actress in Dynasty is Ning Ruyan, and everyone knows she's Pei Yucheng's girlfriend. I'm afraid no one in the entire capital would dare to pursue investment in her so publicly, unless they really want to die. Secondly, the second female lead is a veteran actress over forty years old. Although she still has some charm, her age doesn't match her worth. As for the third female lead..."
Several inquiring gazes fell on Ji Yuqi.
Ji Yuqi is extremely beautiful, with every detail from her eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth being so delicate as if they had been meticulously carved.
During the day, she filmed scenes with a stunt double, wearing the ugliest makeup and the dirtiest clothes, but it was unable to conceal her stunning appearance.
In the entertainment industry where appearance is justice, Ji Yuqi is bound to become popular.
As long as the right opportunity comes.
Just relying on that exquisite face, he could carve out a bloody path through the cliffs.
But, this is the entertainment industry.
The competition is fierce and cruel.
If you want to be famous, you have to pay a price.
It is said that the reason why Ji Yuqi took over the acting job was that he did not want to be seduced, offended people, and had no other choice.
Since you don't want to be exploited, how can you possibly get 2 billion in investment?
Ji Yuqi listened to the whispers around him and stared at the direction of the main seat, lost in thought.
The moment she learned that the dinner venue had been changed to "Ye Family Restaurant", she became extremely uneasy.
The emotions in my chest are restless and panicky.
She was afraid of the person in charge, Pei Yucheng, and also afraid of the person in charge, not Pei Yucheng.
That contradictory and extreme mood made her feel as if she was being executed.
In her suicide note, Su Ya, the mother, repeatedly emphasized, "Your father and I are both sinners of our family, and we have no face to live in shame. The business world is a battlefield, and if we can't win, we are willing to be losers. But Xiao Chan, Pei Yucheng won't leave us even a shred of life, which means he has no place for you in his heart. Xiao Chan, swear that you will never have anything to do with him again in this life."
On the day her parents were buried, she was dressed in black, with her exaggeratedly large belly, kneeling in front of their grave, crying uncontrollably.
She swore: No more, I really don’t want him this time.
But...all these years, she still missed him, couldn't help but miss him.
Her thoughts were humble and pitiful, cautious and could not be seen in public...
What brought Ji Yuqi back to her chaotic thoughts was the cell phone in her bag.
The call was from Li Tong.
Ji Yuqi took the phone and whispered to the director sitting next to her, "I'm going to answer a call."
Before getting up and leaving, Ji Yuqi's gaze swept across the main seat again, but inadvertently collided with Ning Ruyan's gaze.
Ning Ruyan's gaze was indifferent, but the murderous intent was extremely cold.
Ji Yuqi's back immediately stiffened...
First floor, lobby.
Ji Yuqi sat on the sofa closest to the door and started a video call with Ji Niancheng.
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