Chapter 26 What a big misunderstanding!
Lu Jinzhao hesitated and was about to speak, but finally decided to make his words clearer.
"It's like this, Miss Shen. The 20,000 yuan budget we've advertised is actually the minimum budget, a conservative estimate. In reality, it must be more than that. After all, the male and female leads will have to split nearly 5,000 yuan in salary alone. You just said that you would help me make up the remaining money, so I still think I should explain the actual situation to Miss Shen."
Chen Ci understood that Lu Jinzhao's intention was obviously to imply that the hole was still very big and he was afraid that the number he would say later would scare him.
She smiled calmly: "Mr. Lu, just tell me the number."
Lu Jinzhao's throat moved slightly, as if he was mentally weighing how much to quote. He was really afraid of scaring Shen Ci away.
But for the sake of the project, he gritted his teeth and said the number in his mind: "Ten thousand yuan!"
As if afraid that Shen Ci would regret it, he quickly added: “Ms. Shen, the more you invest, the greater the return will be in the future. We are very confident in this project, you must trust us.”
Seeing his anxious and frightened look, Shen Ci's smile grew wider.
He just nodded slightly and said, "No problem. As long as my sister can get the role, my 10,000 yuan investment will be immediately credited to my account."
Unexpectedly, Shen Ci agreed so readily. Lu Jinzhao, Xiao Man and Feng Shan were all stunned in shock.
In the end, Xiao Man was the first to come to her senses. She quickly instructed Feng Shan, "Feng Shan, decide on this role immediately. You're more familiar with the school, so go and negotiate. However, our cast won't be announced until the press conference, so remember to keep it confidential."
"I understand. I'll contact their teacher now." Feng Shan nodded repeatedly and unconsciously looked at Chen Ci twice more.
He had never seen someone so young yet with such a strong aura. In her eyes, the ten thousand yuan seemed like just one dollar.
Seeing this, Chen Ci spoke at the right time: "Mr. Lu, our cooperation must also be kept secret. I like to make a fortune in silence, so don't let anyone else know, including my sister."
Ali is naturally sensitive and inferior, so she might not be truly happy if she knew these things.
Lu Jinzhao understood what Shen Ci meant and gave Feng Shan a look, and Feng Shan knew what to do.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion at the main entrance of the banquet hall, as if someone was arguing at the door.
The guests subconsciously looked over out of curiosity, but unfortunately the main door was closed. They could only faintly hear some arguing sounds, but could not tell what was happening.
Seeing this, Lu Jinzhao stood up and said, "Miss Shen, please sit down for a moment. I'll go see what's going on."
Outside the banquet hall, Li Xiao, filled with anger, was stopped by two security guards.
"Sir, this is a private reception. You can't go in without an invitation."
"Sir, you cannot force your way in, otherwise we will violently expel you. Please understand!"
Li Xiao's eyes were red, and there seemed to be a fire burning behind him. He suppressed his anger and whispered, "I'll go in and find someone, and I'll be right out!"
At this moment, Lin Biqi, who had been waiting for a long time, appeared in high heels. She ran to Li Xiao's side and deliberately pulled him: "Brother Li Xiao, it's useless. Such high-end cocktail parties require an invitation. Your ex-girlfriend is quite impressive. She's obviously hooking up with someone important."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Jinzhao walked out.
Lin Biqi recognized the man as the one who had just been with Shen Ci, and immediately pointed at him and shouted excitedly: "Brother Li Xiao, it's him!"
Before Lu Jinzhao could ask clearly, the manic man in front of him rushed up and grabbed him by the collar.
Li Xiao's mind flashed back to the sexy back of Shen Ci in the photo, and jealousy instantly drove him crazy: "You dare to touch my woman!"
With a low growl, he raised his fist and delivered a heavy punch.
The punch was so sudden and powerful that Lu Jinzhao didn't have time to react before he was hit on the cheek. He fell to the side and was fortunately supported by the security guard who was quick-eyed and quick-handed.
Another security guard came to his senses and rushed forward, but he was not as tall as Li Xiao. He tried to knock him down but found it was useless.
Taking advantage of the door that Lu Jinzhao had just opened, Li Xiao, who had lost his mind, shouted loudly: "Chen Ci! Chen Ci, come out!"
Lu Jinzhao only felt stars in his eyes, and the left half of his cheek suddenly swelled up.
Lin Biqi looked at Li Xiao's crazy appearance at the moment, and a smile of success flashed in her eyes.
What white moonlight, bah!
She would immediately lose face in front of everyone.
The sudden chaotic scene at the door also immediately attracted the attention of the people inside, especially Shen Ci, who heard someone calling his name and hurried to the door with Xiao Man.
"Li Xiao?"
Chen Ci was also very surprised to see Li Xiao here, but when he saw Lu Jinzhao's swollen cheek, his face instantly darkened.
Li Xiao looked at Chen Ci. She was incredibly beautiful, but she was blooming for others, which only made him feel dazzled.
His eyes were bloodshot and he was about to rush forward, but he was startled by Xiao Man's scream.
"husband!"
Xiao Man saw Lu Jinzhao's miserable appearance and ran over with a look of horror: "Oh my God! How could this happen? Are you okay?"
Someone behind him reacted and quickly said to the waiter: "Go get some ice to reduce the swelling for Mr. Lu."
husband?
This man’s wife is here too?
So what about that photo?
If it was an improper relationship, letting Shen Ci appear in a place where his wife was also present would be too blatant.
Li Xiao is not stupid. Xiao Man's appearance gradually makes him sober up. His expression of hindsight is particularly wonderful.
The anger on his face had not completely dissipated, and first there was a hint of doubt, and then a hint of uneasiness.
Lin Biqi was also stunned. What was going on? Why was this man's wife here too?
She noticed Li Xiaoge's expression and knew that she might have made a mistake.
It's over, she's in trouble!
But once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. She gritted her teeth and decided to go all out. She pointed at Chen Ci and loudly accused him, "Chen Ci, you are so shameless. You're hooking up with other men behind Brother Li Xiao's back!"
"Shut up!"
It would have been fine if Lin Biqi didn't say anything, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Li Xiao's anger, which was about to dissipate, burst out again and he yelled at her.
Lin Biqi was frightened and immediately fell silent.
Shen Ci retracted his gloomy gaze and walked up to Lu Jinzhao with an apologetic look on his face: "Mr. Lu, I'm so sorry, please call the police!"
Being punched for no reason, especially in the face, would not make anyone feel good.
But the other party was someone Miss Shen knew, and Lu Jinzhao had just raised an investment of 10,000 yuan, and he didn't want anything to affect the investment results.
So even though his expression was extremely bad, he still said, "No need, Miss Shen, there may be a misunderstanding."
Misunderstand?
What a big misunderstanding!
But this punch cannot be dismissed as a misunderstanding.
Shen Ci took out his cell phone expressionlessly: “I’ll help you report it!”
Do you have monthly tickets, my dears? I really need them. Please.
(End of this chapter)
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