Chapter 927 Dogs Biting Dogs
After Zhou Ping'an found Lu Yanhe and explained his purpose, four words came to Lu Yanhe's mind:
Shameless.
However, shameless people can often achieve unexpected victories.
Lu Yanhe was shocked to realize that he only felt ashamed of Zhou Ping'an, but he did not resist his proposal.
If Zhou Pingan knew what Lu Yanhe was thinking at this moment, he would just cross his legs, reveal a smug smile, and have two words floating across his mind: "I've got him wrapped around my little finger."
Zhou Pingan said, "I know you are creating a spin-off movie trilogy of 'The Seventeenth Floor'. If you can help Meng Li become a core character in 'The Seventeenth Floor: Reboot', I guarantee you that Meng Li will not participate in the spin-off movie of 'The Seventeenth Floor: Reboot', but she will come to your company."
Lu Yanhe was taken aback.
Zhou Ping'an smiled slightly at him.
"I'm not saying that Meng Li's involvement will bring much box office growth to your spin-off films, but to some extent, Meng Li's involvement is something you would like to see."
The phrase "Let's not beat around the bush" was clearly written on Zhou Ping'an's face.
Lu Yanhe countered, "Do you think Mengli can secure the rights to the drama 'Seventeen Floors: Reboot'?"
Zhou Ping'an immediately understood.
“If one person can’t handle it, then add more people,” Zhou Ping’an said. “It’s not uncommon for supporting actors to become leading actors, as long as the audience likes it.”
Lu Yanhe: "Chen Pinhe is not someone you can easily manipulate or use to elevate the status of others."
"Perhaps you don't know this," Zhou Ping'an shared generously, "The first person to suggest reducing Chen Pinhe's screen time in the second season was Zhang Yuezhen. She wanted to increase the screen time of another actress under her management, and I wouldn't allow another actress to surpass Meng Li. The contract clearly states this. So, she wants to protect Ning Yao, and I want to protect Meng Li. The only option is for Chen Pinhe to make some sacrifices and share his profits with us. In short, even the people around Chen Pinhe are no longer wholeheartedly helping him."
Lu Yanhe's heart stirred, but his brows furrowed slightly.
"You really have a collaboration with Zhang Yue?"
Zhou Pingan shook his head.
"I won't cooperate with her on this matter. Once Chen Pinhe finds out, he will retaliate. Zhang Yuezhen might be able to stop him, but I don't have that ability. I'm just trying to maximize the benefits for my actors. I'm lucky to have gotten a piece of the pie." Zhou Ping'an smiled slightly. "Of course, if you take advantage of the chaos to send an actor in to share the spoils, then he'll be even less likely to pay attention to me."
Lu Yanhe: "Shall I bring in an actor?"
“There are several new characters in the second season of ‘The Seventeenth Floor: Reboot’, but the actors have not yet been cast,” Zhou Ping’an said. “If the goal is to connect his character and Meng Li’s character to the universe of the two versions of ‘The Seventeenth Floor’, I think Jiang Lan would definitely be willing to push for it.”
"You want me to get directly involved in this?" Lu Yanhe raised an eyebrow.
"It all depends on you. In short, you and I have the same goal for the 'Seventeen Floors' IP at this stage, so we can definitely cooperate. You want to replace the current core character, and coincidentally, so do I."
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Chen Ziyan shook her head and sighed deeply.
"This Zhou Ping'an, if he used his skills in the right place, he would be a real master strategist."
Lu Yanhe lowered his head and sighed.
"Am I being manipulated by him again?"
Chen Ziyan laughed and shook her head, "No, why are you suddenly so frustrated? I just really admire every opponent who plays their cards with open strategy."
Lu Yanhe: "That's true."
“He’s actually right,” Chen Ziyan said. “Getting Chen Pinhe out of the game is our common goal.”
"It's not that easy to do, is it?"
"It's certainly not that easy, but don't you think it's possible for Meng Li and Zhou Ping'an to do it?"
"ah?"
"Meng Li and Zhou Ping'an are both hunters who wait for the right opportunity. Once they seize the opportunity, the situation will change. And once Chen Pinhe's character is no longer the main focus of this drama, do you think that with his status and position, he would be willing to play a supporting role for Meng Li, who has risen to prominence later?"
"He will definitely withdraw on his own initiative."
“That’s right. Once his character is no longer the primary core of the series, or even if it’s a dual core, he won’t allow that to happen,” Chen Ziyan said. “He’s a movie star, a top actor. Whether it’s Meng Li or Ning Yao, it’s an honor to act alongside him. How could he possibly accept them suddenly being on par with him, or even surpassing him?”
Lu Yanhe understood what Chen Ziyan meant.
"The drama 'Seventeen Floors: Reboot' did bring some tangible rewards to Chen Pinhe. As you know, he reaped the benefits from your success, so he can also experience what it's like to have his benefits taken from him," Chen Ziyan said. "Especially since the person who took the benefits was his wife herself who opened the door and let him in."
"It seems the act we put on before worked."
"Hmm, we'll have to keep pushing the limits," Chen Ziyan said.
"but--"
Chen Ziyan suddenly smiled again.
"What's wrong?" Lu Yanhe asked, puzzled.
Chen Ziyan said, "Zhou Ping'an is probably going to have trouble at home next. He and Zhang Yuezhen are going to have a lot more trouble than each other."
"What's going on?"
"It's a done deal that Lang Xia is going to Zhou Ping'an's company. We're just waiting for the contract to expire," Chen Ziyan said. "As far as I know, Zhang Yuezhen has her eye on Ma Zhiyuan. As for Ma Zhiyuan, he probably can't accept that Zhou Ping'an's company has a competitor who is much better than him in every way—a top-tier male actor. So Ma Zhiyuan will definitely make a fuss about leaving."
Lu Yanhe: "Fine, let them fight like dogs. None of them are good people."
(End of this chapter)
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