"Have you seen CJ's latest announcement? A new director's debut film will be released during the Spring Festival?"

"Hey, hey, is CJ crazy?"

"But, the movie is starring Choi Min-sik, so it might be good."

"Ah~ How could it be good looking? That was taken by a newcomer."

"Look here, Assistant PD Bong Joon-ho."

"Bong Joon-ho, that's the PD Bong Joon-ho who filmed the Host."

"Who else but him could you say something more useful."

“Maybe he is the real mentor, and this guy with a figurehead is just here to gild his reputation.”

"No way, the son of a chaebol family?"

"If that's the case, I will definitely give a bad review."

"Me too, why should these chaebols take away opportunities for truly talented people?"

"Damn bastard, Sibala~"

The Internet was in an uproar, with many suspicions about Li Zhenyu's identity flooding various forums.

There are also questioning voices in the news.

At the same time, an insider "accidentally" leaked some information about Son Kyung-sik's unprecedented support for the film "New World".

"Is someone deliberately causing trouble?" Li Zhenyu learned the news backstage at the official promotional meeting.

"President Sun is investigating. So far, it doesn't seem like someone is deliberately causing trouble. It's more like fans have questions and spontaneously caused public opinion..."

No one could have expected this to happen.

When it comes down to it, people are not attacking Li Zhenyu himself.

Rather, it is the pressure and various negative emotions caused by the injustice and oppression brought about by social structure and class over a long period of time.

At this time, find a suitable outlet.

No one cares what the truth is, they only care about whether they can gain happiness and satisfaction from it.

Apparently, for the time being, they are content.

"The event is about to begin."

The staff knocked on the door to remind them that it was their turn to go on stage.

"Let's go and finish the work first."

In the backstage control room, Sun Jingzhi was asking about the arrangements on the scene: "Have all the reporters been arranged?"

“They know where to focus.”

At the press conference, Li Zhenyu took the stage with the leading actor and assistant director.

CJ, as the investor, did not send Sun Kyung-sik.

Instead, the deputy team leader, team leader of Operations Department Group 1 replaced him and represented CJ.

"Welcome everyone to the "New World"... press conference. Now, please allow me to introduce to you the director and editor of this drama, PD Lee Jin-woo."

There was sparse applause, and the reporters present looked so impatient.

The look he cast towards Li Zhenyu was filled with greed and desire.

It was as if he wanted to be eaten up and squeezed out every last drop of energy.

"Did these guys receive any instructions?"

Li Zhenyu's question was quickly answered after the main members of the crew were introduced.

When it came to the question-and-answer session, everyone focused their attention on him.

"PD Li, is it true that you are directing this film, and the script was not written by someone else?"

"PD Li, there are rumors that the entire film was actually completed by other members of the crew, and you are just here to gild the lily. Please answer this."

"PD Li, in recent years, the domestic boycott of violence groups has become increasingly strong. What made you choose to shoot a violence group-type film at this time? Are you personally related to violence groups?"

Any problem contains countless malicious intentions, waiting for him to step on it with sarcasm and sticks.

Li Zhenyu only had one answer from beginning to end, "The script was written by me. The relevant information can be found on KCC. The on-site shooting was done by me. Please ask the next question."

He maintained a polite and reserved smile from beginning to end, looking neither aggressive nor having the arrogant characteristics of a chaebol.

Instead, he is more like a polite, cultured, gentle and promising young man.

After many inquiries, the reporters at the scene not only suspected that there was something wrong with their source of information, but also that this young man was really not like what was rumored.

"Everyone, there are so many people here. We have a lot to say about the film. Please turn your questions back to the film itself... Don't forget, this is the launch of New World."

Hearing Li Zhenyu's joking ridicule, the scene filled with the smell of gunpowder finally broke out into laughter.

At the same time, everyone turned their attention to other people.

A crisis was resolved with Li Zhenyu's calm and composed response.

However, people are still full of speculation about his identity and are skeptical about the script and the film itself.

but……

The publicity of the film far exceeded expectations.

It can be said that anyone who has access to public media and the Internet has heard of the name "New World".

The huge investment of 40 billion and various scandals made it spread like a virus.

South Korea is not that big...

Sun Kyung-sik achieved his goal. "New World" became popular before it was even aired and he became famous overnight.

What followed was the mystery of Li Zhenyu's background and all kinds of rumors that were exaggerated to the point of being unbelievable.

He himself has remained silent on this.

At a stage when mobile terminals have not yet been fully popularized, these rumors will not affect his life.

However, Li Zhenyu still approached Sun Jingzhi: "You should have said hello to me in advance."

"You're worried that I won't agree." Li Zhenyu interrupted. These excuses were a waste of time.

Sun Jingzhi frowned and said, "Yes, Zhenyu, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do you know how much publicity costs we saved because of you?"

"One billion...two billion?" Li Zhenyu said with a sarcasm.

Sun Jingzhi raised his right hand with a strange smile, and said, "5 billion, it's 5 billion."

"5 billion..." Li Zhenyu was a little surprised.

No wonder Sun Jingzhi was so moved. If it were me, I would make the same choice.

"This money is mine." Li Zhenyu opened his mouth as wide as a lion, and with a touch of his upper and lower lips, he was ready to take 5 billion for himself.

How could Sun Jingzhi agree? "Zhenyu, we are partners."

"You didn't remember this when you made the decision on your own," Li Zhenyu said bluntly.

"But this is for our own good...Okay, you can get a bigger share." Considering that the two of them are working together happily and the project has good prospects.

Sun Jingzhi chose to take a step back and let him take an extra copy.

But that’s all…

"Four billion."

"2.8 billion."

"3.8 billion..."

The two sides argued back and forth, and finally decided that Li Zhenyu took 3 billion and the remaining 2 billion belonged to CJ.

“Remember, not everyone is as liberal as you are… there are boards and councils that need convincing.”

Big companies have their own advantages, and naturally there are more rules.

At Zy+, Li Zhenyu can make any decision.

But in CJ, even Sun Jingzhi has to abide by the rules of the game.

Otherwise, he might be the next one to be kicked out.

"3 billion, it's settled."

A rumor in exchange for 3 billion, this deal is a good deal, and Li Zhenyu chooses to accept it with pleasure.

"Next time something like this happens, tell me in advance, maybe we can cooperate better."

"I was wrong this time...Jinyu, I really admire you more and more."

"Really? Next time, remember to give me more benefits. This will make your words sound more sincere."

After leaving the office, Li Zhenyu smiled and said goodbye to the beautiful secretary outside the door: "Khaki is more suitable for you... Don't throw away the hip skirt, it's a pity to hide such a beautiful hip."

The secretary lowered her head with red cheeks and said in a mosquito-like voice: "Kang Sangmida, President Li, please take care..."

This damn charm is really irresistible.

The door of the office suddenly opened, and Sun Jingzhi stopped Li Zhenyu who was about to leave: "There is something I almost forgot. Someone called during the interview and seemed to want to clear your name..."

"Who is it?" Li Zhenyu was a little curious about who would do this.

"Yuangu Angel Garden, she said she was the director there..." Sun Jingzhi looked surprised and asked, "What have you done in these years?"

As a chaebol class that is the center of public attention, charity is inevitable.

Especially in the modern society where information is becoming increasingly transparent and popular, charity is always the most useful trump card.

However, these charities are highly targeted and purposeful.

Moreover, the invested money does not really disappear, but flows into one's own account through multiple channels under different names.

To put it simply, two words: money laundering.

The ultimate goal is to 'avoid taxes', or simply to do charity??? What kind of fool would do such a thing?

Now it seems that Li Zhenyu is such a fool...

No, he is even more stupid than those fools and doesn't even want fame.

"For what? Inner comfort? When did you get brainwashed by the West?"

Sun Jingzhi really couldn't understand why this was happening.

"Don't talk about me. Just do whatever you want. But one thing, don't disturb the life of Angel Garden."

Li Zhenyu never opposed hype, he just didn't want to involve the people he cared about in conflicts of interest.

Anything entangled with interests will become complicated and impure.

Children's lives should be simple and clean.

"Of course, you have the final say." Sun Jingzhi nodded in agreement.

As for what he was thinking, no one knew.

Li Zhenyu is not as upright as he claims.

As long as Sun Jingzhi uses this news to hype it up, Angel Garden will inevitably be dragged into it, and it will be impossible to maintain the peace and tranquility it once had.

However, Sun Jingzhi will try his best to direct public opinion toward himself to prevent Angel Garden from being disturbed too much.

This was the tacit understanding that the two had just reached; some things didn't need to be said too bluntly.

Because, deep down, we are all the same kind of people.

Even if Li Zhenyu doesn't want to admit it, deep down in his heart he still holds the greed of a chaebol.

This nature has long been integrated into his instincts.

From the very beginning, Sun Jingzhi knew that he had not made a mistake in choosing the right person.

He was born into the chaebol family and was destined to be one of us.

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PS: It’s the end of the month, don’t hold on to your monthly tickets, smash them, and use all your strength, haha! (End of this chapter)