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"It's true. Her husband used to pursue me."
"......"
“I didn’t intend to take advantage of you. The company doesn’t really help me fight for my interests. Several roles that I had my eye on were given to other people. I had no choice but to try to do some marketing.”
"Qingtian has a much stronger background than this secretary. Aren't you afraid of her doing this kind of marketing?"
Anke knew that Qingtian was not someone to mess with, so when marketing herself, she only praised herself and didn't dare to put down Qingtian at all.
"Your marketing may not be effective."
"The female lead in this movie is a chivalrous woman who is skilled at playing the flute. Qing Tian herself is also skilled at playing the flute, and with the company's strong support, I simply can't compete with her without marketing."
Jian Yu knew some information about Qing Tian, so he said, "Then why don't you change your role?"
Anke shook her head. "No, this movie is top-notch in the industry in terms of investment, production company, and cast. This role has a high chance of winning the Best Actress award next year. This is a golden opportunity for me to rise to the top, and I must seize it."
"Qingtian's acting is better than yours. No matter how well you play the flute, a role isn't just about playing the flute."
“There are many actresses with better acting skills and higher status than Qing Tian. Qing Tian was able to successfully win this role because she is good at playing the flute. Other actresses don’t understand music. If people see that I am also good at playing the flute, I will have a chance to compete.”
"Then why don't you go talk to the producer and director?"
Anke did try, but without success.
Jian Yu immediately understood what was going on. "Since we can't win against Qing Tian, we might as well play a different role."
Anke was so eager to reach the summit; she really didn't want to give up this opportunity.
“I’ve already bought a week’s worth of marketing, and my agent is helping me. During this time, I must use public opinion to win over the role.”
"You're likely wasting your time."
“I don’t care, I’m going to get this role no matter what.”
"..." The conversation couldn't continue.
Shortly after hanging up the phone, Jian Yu received a call from the security guard: "A woman who calls herself Qingtian is looking for you. Do you want to see her?"
Jianyu, “…”
This is like saying, "Speak of the devil and he appears!"
Since the visitor was a guest, Jian Yu certainly wouldn't turn him away. "Please come in."
Jian Yu had never seen Qing Tian before and was very curious about what she was doing there.
So, they went to the door to greet them.
The white van slowly came to a stop, and the first person to get out was a shrewd short-haired woman who looked to be in her forties. She was probably Qingtian's agent.
The second one to come down was a younger woman, not so shrewd, but she gave the impression of being capable and efficient.
Then came the real deal, Sunny Day.
Black sunglasses covered half of her face, making her red lips stand out even more. She was tall and slender, and her demeanor was neat and decisive. "I apologize for the intrusion."
"You're too kind, please come in."
As they walked, Jian Yu asked, "Tea or coffee?"
Sunny day, "Whatever."
Jian Yu said, "Then let's have a cup of hot tea!"
Sunny day, "Okay."
Jian Yu waved his hand, and the servant went to make tea.
Qingtian sat down on the sofa with Jianyu. Her manager and assistant were standing behind her. Jianyu blinked but did not offer them any more seats.
Qingtian took off her glasses. "I've come today to ask Miss Jian something?"
Jian Yu: "What?"
What is your relationship with An Ke?
Instead of answering directly, Jian Yu asked Qing Tian why she was curious.
Qing Tian laughed and said, "An Ke has been releasing press releases these past two days to try and get a role. Today was supposed to be the day I signed the contract, but the production company suddenly changed the date. My agent found out after inquiring that they were considering replacing me with An Ke."
Jian Yu was puzzled. "This is between the two of you. What does it have to do with me?"
Qingtian's smile deepened. "So, Miss Jian has no plans to invest?"
invest?
Qingtian stared intently into Jian Yu's eyes. "The producer said that Ms. Jian decided to invest in this movie for An Ke's sake. After consideration, she decided to give An Ke a chance. If An Ke passes the audition in a week, the contract will be signed on the spot."
Jianyu, “…”
Who made the decision for her?
How could she, the person involved, not know?
"Miss Jian, would you like to present Encore?"
Jian Yu was speechless; she didn't flatter anyone.
“Anke and you belong to the same entertainment company. It’s your company’s responsibility to make artists famous, and it has nothing to do with me.”
"In that case, would you mind if I told the producer the truth?"
"Tell her, does that mean Anke is out?"
Sunny nodded.
"Wait a moment."
Jian Yu got up and went to a distance to call An Ke.
Anke was taken aback. "Qingtian went to find you?"
"Yes. She told me some things."
“…” Anke, “I’m sorry! I was just thinking that you’ve invested in movies and variety shows before, so you’re well-connected in the industry. The producer heard that you invest a lot and have little to do, and since we’re familiar with each other, she asked me to ask you if you were interested in investing. This movie is getting a lot of attention right now, and it’ll definitely make a lot of money after it’s released, so I just agreed to her request.”
"You're quite good at making decisions for me."
Sensing Jian Yu's sarcastic tone, An Ke panicked. "I had no choice. Huo Shanzhen had promised to invest in me, and I had just told the producer that I could help secure a large investment when Huo Shanzhen broke up with me. The producer is pressing me for more, so in desperation I thought of you. I actually wanted to tell you earlier, but I was afraid you would refuse, so I thought I'd ask you out for dinner later so you could meet with the producer and we could talk then."
"Meet?"
"This movie is sure to make money, Jian Yu. Trust me, just invest! You definitely won't lose money."
Jian Yu wasn't interested in this movie. In his previous life, this movie had a large investment, high production costs, and a large marketing budget. According to the plan, it should have been firmly in first place at the box office. Unfortunately, a dark horse suddenly appeared at the same time and stole a lot of box office revenue.
Although the film grossed 2 billion yuan, after the theater producers received their share and deducted various costs, they didn't actually make much money.
However, it didn't stop Qing Tian from winning the Best Actress award for this role.
"I won't invest, so you don't need to arrange a meeting."
"Why? Jian Yu, do you know how brilliant the script for this movie is? Every actor is a powerhouse; it's bound to be a box office hit."
The script is excellent, but the additions from various parties have caused some inconsistencies in the plot.
If Qingtian hadn't taken a firm stance, preventing the director from altering her scenes, she might not have truly deserved the role of the female lead.
Just like the male lead, although he was also heavily promoted by his company, he ultimately couldn't compete with other investors, and his screen time was even less than that of the third male lead.
“I don’t think this movie will make me any money. This isn’t charity, and I have no interest in letting others waste my money like this.”
Encore, "..."
The producer nudged Anke, "What's going on? Didn't you say she was very interested in investing?"
"I......"
The producer said, "Never mind, just take me to her house."
"Are you going to Jian Yu's house?"
"If you can't get someone to come, what else can I do if I don't go to their door?"
This is the future wife of the president of the Huo family conglomerate. Even if we can't secure investment, it would be good to be friends with her.
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