Chapter 777 Using Small Fish to Catch Big Fish
Shen Jingjing didn't know why he was so happy, but she was happy because of his happiness.
"I heard that Master Yu doesn't easily perform divination for people anymore." Shen Jingjing looked at Jiang Yuanliang and asked, "I'm truly flattered today. Shouldn't I do something to show my appreciation?"
Jiang Yuanliang understood Shen Jingjing's meaning; according to the rules, she should indeed show some appreciation.
He squeezed Shen Jingjing's hand: "No rush, I'll bring you here again later."
He planned that once he got past the old man's hurdle, he would bring Jingjing to Master Yu's place to express his gratitude, and he certainly wouldn't come empty-handed then.
Shen Jingjing nodded. She didn't understand such matters, so she naturally followed Jiang Yuanliang's arrangements.
Meanwhile, Shen Ci's old acquaintance was introducing her to someone.
"Miss Shen, you should know Yang Guochun, the famous director in China, right?"
Shen Ci held her wine glass and looked at Yang Guochun in front of her. This director was indeed a very well-known director, but his reputation in the industry was mixed.
Rumor has it that he was disliked because of his arrogant personality and pride in his talent.
However, the films they made received rave reviews, with their art films winning numerous awards and their commercial films all becoming box office hits!
Jin Xiao seems to have collaborated with this director, but Shen Ci recalls that she has never invested in any of his films.
"Director Yang, hello. I've heard so much about you. I've seen your film 'Calm but Unruly,' and I really enjoyed it."
Shen Ci took the initiative to extend her hand to greet him.
"Director Yang, you've probably heard of this person, Ms. Shen Ci, a rising star in the investment world. Last year, she invested in quite a few film and television projects, and the drama 'The Phoenix' alone made her a fortune."
Yang Guochun shook hands with Shen Ci and nodded with a friendly smile: "Hello, Miss Shen, I've heard so much about you."
Their attitude was quite good; they weren't as difficult to get along with as the rumors suggested.
When her friend suddenly introduced her to Director Yang, Shen Ci knew there was more to it than met the eye. Disliking beating around the bush, she asked directly, "Mr. Liu, is there some good project you're introducing me to?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu burst out laughing: "It's true that nothing can be hidden from Miss Shen."
As he spoke, President Liu looked at Yang Guochun: "Director Yang, should I speak to Miss Shen or should you speak to her yourself?"
"Let me speak."
Yang Guochun took the initiative to speak, looking at Shen Ci and explaining, "It's like this, Miss Shen, I recently finished filming a movie, and I'm a bit short on post-production funds. I wonder if Miss Shen would be interested in participating?"
Clearly, Yang Guochun wasn't one to beat around the bush; he got straight to the point in just a few words.
"Finished filming?" Shen Ci asked.
Mr. Liu nodded hurriedly: "Yes, filming has wrapped up. We need some funds for post-production. Miss Shen, this is so convenient for you. The movie will be released soon, and if it does well at the box office, we'll start making money quickly."
Shen Ci glanced at General Manager Liu, then at Yang Guochun, a thought flickering in his mind.
It seems Yang Guochun really doesn't have many friends, otherwise he wouldn't have come to me for help with this small amount of funding later on.
Mr. Liu's eagerness to make connections suggests that he himself is an investor, but he doesn't want to invest any more, so he thought of introducing Yang Guochun to him.
However, Shen Ci didn't care about these things. She only looked at the quality of the projects she invested in, as long as they could make money.
Moreover, Yang Guochun is indeed talented. He later broke box office records with a film released during the Spring Festival. If I help him this time, who knows, I might get a share of the profits in the future.
"Who played the role?" Shen Ci asked, albeit perfunctorily.
"Liu Yalei and Zhang Yan."
As soon as these two names appeared, some vague memories suddenly surfaced in Shen Ci's mind, and then gradually became clearer.
She seemed to remember it.
Liu Yalei and Zhang Yan were both highly popular and talented actresses, but one was banned for tax evasion and the other was boycotted by netizens for inappropriate remarks. In the end, both disappeared from the entertainment industry.
Many of his films and television dramas awaiting release have been censored.
The negative news about the two broke out at almost the same time, and because of their high popularity, it became known to the entire internet at the time.
Could Yang Guochun's new film be one of the victims?
Even so, Shen Ci did not intend to reject Yang Guochun.
It would be even better if what I wished for came true. I was trying to help, but I lost money because of the actor's problem. The other party should feel guilty, right?
This way, she'll have a better chance of getting involved in blockbuster projects.
She's not losing out by using small fish to catch big fish.
So Shen Ci nodded and asked quite readily, "How much do you need?"
Yang Guochun's face lit up with joy, and he held up one finger: "One thousand!"
“No problem, I believe in Director Yang’s talent. The film he makes will definitely be a good one. Whether it makes money or not doesn’t matter. Consider this thousand yuan as making friends with Director Yang.”
“Miss Shen, you are so young yet you have such a magnanimous demeanor. No wonder Lao Liu has always recommended you to me. I am truly grateful for this matter. You have solved my urgent problem. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need my help in the future.”
Shen Ci smiled upon hearing this: "There shouldn't be anything else. I just hope that if Director Yang comes up with any good money-making projects in the future, he'll remember me and we can exchange contact information."
Yang Guochun took out his phone to scan Shen Ci's business card QR code, and then toasted Shen Ci with a glass of wine.
The entire process was witnessed by Qiu Keying, who was secretly watching from a distance.
She didn't know what the two were talking about, but she recognized Yang Guochun as a famous director.
Qiu Keying felt a little jealous. She didn't want to pay attention to Shen Ci, but her attention kept getting drawn to her.
Why is Shen Ci able to handle herself so well in such situations? Many famous and powerful figures would take the initiative to greet her.
As someone her age, she was merely an appendage to her father and mother, the daughter of the Qiu family, and Qiu Chu's daughter. She followed her father around like a smiling accessory the whole time.
Just as she was secretly feeling jealous, Yang Guochun took the initiative to come up to Qiu Chu and greet him.
"Chairman Qiu, it's been a long time!"
Qiu Chu's eyes lit up when he saw Yang Guochun: "Director Yang, it really is you! I saw you from afar and thought you looked like me, but I didn't dare to recognize you. We haven't seen each other for years!"
Yang Guochun joked, "It's normal that you don't recognize me. I've gained dozens of pounds since a few years ago, but you, Chairman Qiu, haven't changed at all."
As they were talking, Yang Guochun noticed Qiu Keying and asked, "Is this Chairman Qiu's daughter?"
“Yes, this is my daughter Keying.” Qiu Chu looked at his daughter and reminded her, “This is Uncle Yang, a famous director. He was the one who filmed the documentary about our Qiu Group.”
Qiu Keying smiled sweetly, looking exceptionally youthful and lively: "Hello, Uncle Yang."
(End of this chapter)
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