Chapter 132: Lucky Star Entertainment Dream Factory Site Selection
The Yanmao District temporary command post, converted from a well-preserved government office, had a serious atmosphere mixed with a hint of…conspiratorial excitement.
The two core shareholders, Dongfang Yuning and Nangong Yue, as well as the Fifth Prince Nangong Yijun and Sixth Prince Nangong Lintian, who were temporarily conscripted, were holding a small meeting around a huge map of the northern border, on which Dongfang Yuning had drawn a big circle with a red pen, marking the site selection of "Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory".
Dongfang Yuning's face was serious, but her big eyes sparkled with the light of gold coins. She cleared her throat and described the grand blueprint in the simplest and most straightforward language:
"Listen up! Our entertainment empire's core business is one and only: to have attractive people—male and female—bring those dramatic, up-and-down storybooks that ordinary people love to read to life!"
She clapped her hands on the circle on the map:
"Right here! Build a big theater! It's grand! It's bright! It can be opened at night and performed during the day! Want to come in and watch? Sure! Buy a ticket! This is called the entrance fee!" She raised a finger to emphasize the point.
"Just watching the show is boring, right? You need some tea? You need some sunflower seeds and peanuts? You want some seasonal fruit preserves? No problem! Everything will be arranged! But!"
She raised another finger, her eyes brighter.
"You have to pay extra! This is called value-added service!"
"Wait until these actors become famous!"
Dongfang Yuning opened his hands, as if embracing invisible wealth.
"That's even more valuable! Let them endorse the new styles of our Yueji Pavilion, the specialty snacks of Fuxing Commercial Bank, and even the novelties of Tiangong Pavilion! Say this stuff is good! What's it called?"
She looked at Nangong Yue.
“Advertising effect!”
Nangong Yue immediately took over, her eyes gleaming with light, as if she had seen countless golden paths to wealth.
"Auntie, you're right! Reputation is money! Celebrities can get twice the result with half the effort! And..."
She added, with a businessman's shrewdness,
"We only sign contracts that sell our art, not our bodies! Formal! Legal! Protecting the rights of our actors and our reputation! No more trouble!"
Dongfang Yuning praised in his heart:
[Perfect! Yue'er understands me! This closed business loop has been formed! Admission fee + value-added services + advertising endorsements! I can make money even without doing anything! System! Quick! Calculate the expected returns! I'm about to be drowned in gold coins!]
System 118:
[Ding! The host's business model has been successfully established! 'Performance + Catering + Endorsement' trinity money-making model! Estimated annual revenue: ??? (Unable to calculate, the number is too large and overflows)!
Recommendation: Start now! This system has generated the "Fuxing Entertainment Dream Factory Business Plan (Final Edition)" for you!
Risk Warning: Vinegar King Rebound Warning Level - MAX! (The system displays a gold coin fountain special effect, with the black faces of Nangong Ye and Shen Xiaoyun floating nearby)
Dongfang Yuning ignored the system's risk warning, waved his hand, and began to assign tasks:
"Great! The plan works! Now let's divide the work!"
"Yuer! You're responsible for the theater's construction, operations, and accounting! And most importantly—deal with that black-hearted fox of yours! Make him agree and support it!"
"Yijun! Lintian!"
She looked at the two quail-like princes with bright eyes.
"Your mission is both arduous and glorious! Responsible for scouting! With the standards prepared by this princess—"
The men have to be handsome! We have the wolf, the puppy, the uncle, the young man, and all the other styles! The women have to be beautiful! We have the fairy, the enchantress, the queen, the lolita, and all of them! Temperament, talent, and potential! Do you understand?
Go to refugee camps, the streets, and even other towns to recruit people for me! Remember! Better to have nothing than to have someone of poor quality! We want to create a top-notch group!
Twin princes: "..."
Nangong Yijun:
[Dig...dig people? Judging by looks? This...this mission...why does it feel weird?]
Nangong Lintian:
[Wolfdog? Fairy? Auntie? Your standards are so specific... (shivering)]
The two of them wailed inwardly:
[If the emperor's uncle/brother-in-law finds out, he'll kill us, right?!]
"Why? Any opinions?"
Dongfang Yuning raised his eyebrows.
"No! No! I promise to complete the mission!"
The two men immediately straightened their backs and said in unison. Compared to working at a construction site and moving bricks, this task...seems... barely acceptable?
"As for me..."
Dongfang Yuning touched his still sore waist, a look of determination flashed across his face.
"Be responsible for dealing with the biggest iceberg!"
She looked at Nangong Yue, and they exchanged a look that said,
"Yuer, are the things ready?"
Nangong Yue understood what he meant and took out two exquisite white jade boxes from her sleeve. She gave one to Dongfang Yuning and kept one for herself. She lowered her voice and said with a desperate attitude:
"Don't worry, auntie! Here's the latest upgraded version of 'Worry-Free Cream'! Double the efficacy! Lubricates and repairs! Relieves aches and pains! Boosts pleasure and refreshes!
Tonight...even if my back breaks! I will still sleep with that black-hearted fox! I will make him willingly pay for support! "
Dongfang Yuning held the jade box tightly, feeling the cool touch. Although his calves were still trembling slightly, his determination to make money (and build a career) was like a raging fire, instantly overwhelming his physical fatigue!
[I'm going all out! For the entertainment empire! For the little puppies...ah, for art! For economic prosperity! 118, give me spiritual blessings!]
System 118:
[Ding! 'Money-Making Soul' is burning! 'Worry-Free Cream (Super Version)' is equipped! 'Yueji Pavilion Battle Suit' is ready! Host!
Towards the iceberg... no, towards His Royal Highness Prince Yong! Charge! (The system plays the "March of the Volunteers," an adaptation of the "March of the Money-Making Women's Army")
Night falls in the main courtyard bedroom.
Nangong Ye finished his official business and walked in with a refreshing aura. There was only a dim floor lantern in the room, and the light was ambiguous and dim.
The air is filled with a faint, sweet and alluring fragrance - it is the "Phantom" fragrance specially blended by Yueji Pavilion.
When his gaze fell upon the figure beside the bed, it suddenly froze! His blood stopped flowing instantly, and the next second it rushed madly towards somewhere!
Dongfang Yuning leaned against the couch.
She was wearing only a thin, cicada-wing-like... pink silk camisole top! Thin straps outlined her rounded shoulders, and the neckline was extremely low, revealing a large expanse of snow-white, delicate skin. Her delicate collarbone was like the wings of a butterfly, and below... a plump, alluring curve seemed to be about to burst out.
The silk fabric clung to her slender curves, cinching at the waist and flowing down along her pert hips. The hem was extremely short, barely covering the top of her thighs. Two straight, white, flawless legs, lazily crossed, shimmered like pearls in the dim light.
She seemed to have just taken a shower, her long black hair was slightly wet and casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands of hair playfully sticking to her slender swan neck.
There was a hint of deliberate laziness and innocence on her little face, her watery eyes looked at him, her red lips slightly parted, like a ripe cherry waiting to be picked.
This scene, where extreme innocence and extreme temptation are intertwined, is like a raging fire, instantly igniting all of Nangong Ye's rationality!
"boom--!"
The string called "restraint" in my mind completely broke!
The entertainment empire, the big wolf dog and the little milk dog, were all thrown out of his mind! At this moment, the only thing left in his eyes was this enchanting little woman!
"Ning'er..."
His voice was hoarse and full of desire and danger.
Before Dongfang Yuning could even begin her seductive opening, a shadow flashed before her eyes! An irresistible force instantly swept her into a hot embrace!
“Sizzle!”
A crisp sound of cloth tearing was heard!
The priceless pink silk suspender dress, which took half a month to make by a top embroiderer in Jiangnan, was instantly shattered into pieces of broken cloth like fragile butterfly wings under Nangong Ye's uncontrolled force and fell to the ground.
Dongfang Yuning: “!!!”
[Ahhh! My battle robe! My gold! Nangong Ye, you prodigal old man! You're going to tear it up just like that?!]
This is a limited edition! Yueji Pavilion's most valuable item! One hundred taels of gold! One hundred taels!
Enough to buy so many cows! System! My heart is bleeding! Quick! Keep a record for me! Make him pay! Ten times! No! A hundred times!]
System 118:
[Ding! Detected SSSR-class strategic weapon (Host Beauty) causing devastating damage to target! Target's Sanity: Cleared! Destructive Power: MAX! 'Yueji Pavilion Limited Edition Battle Robe (Pink Suspenders)' has been destroyed!]
Value: 100 taels of gold! Added to Prince Yong's 'Love Destruction List'! Cumulative amount: ???
(The system displays a special effect of torn cloth strips, with a glittering 100 taels of gold next to it) Friendly reminder: Host, you seem to be... more dangerous now? 】
Dongfang Yuning only had time to let out a short cry of surprise before he was completely swallowed up by the overwhelming kiss.
This kiss, filled with an all-consuming dominance and eagerness, was devoid of any rules, only the most primitive, fanatical plunder and possession. His scalding hands roamed freely over her bare skin, igniting clusters of inextinguishable flames.
"Um...husband...wait...wait..."
She struggled in vain, trying to bring some sense back to him so that he could talk business.
“I can’t wait…”
Nangong Ye responded vaguely, his breath hot on her sensitive neck, and his teeth biting the fragile collarbone lightly, causing her to shudder.
His body was hot and hard, pressed against her like a branding iron, announcing his unquestionable possession and the impending storm.
In the following time, Dongfang Yuning deeply experienced what it meant to "play with fire and get burned."
Nangong Ye proved with practical actions that when the iceberg is ignited, what will erupt will be lava that is enough to devour everything.
The upgraded Worry-Free Ointment seemed to have taken effect, easing the initial soreness, but it also caused her to drift and lose herself in the turbulent waves. Her consciousness was like a small boat in a storm, tossed into the clouds and then swept into the deep sea...
After an unknown amount of time, the storm finally stopped.
Dongfang Yuning seemed to have been completely disassembled and reassembled. His whole body was so soft that he had no strength at all and he was too lazy to even move his fingertips.
Like a sated yet exhausted cat, she curled up in the arms of Nangong Ye, who was also still breathing heavily. The Worry-Free Ointment was still working, suppressing the soreness, leaving only a lazy aftertaste.
[No…I can’t sleep…Entertainment Empire…My little money…]
Dongfang Yuning's remaining willpower was struggling tenaciously.
She barely opened her heavy eyelids, looked at Nangong Ye's perfectly shaped jawline, and used up her last bit of strength to speak softly, her voice still hoarse and charming after the love affair:
"Brother Aye..."
"Um?"
Nangong Ye hugged her, his big hands stroking her smooth back from time to time, contented and lazy.
"That...Yanmao District...Entertainment Dream Factory..."
She mentioned it cautiously.
Nangong Ye's hand stroking her back paused slightly, without opening his eyes, he only hummed a syllable from his nose:
"Um?"
No emotion can be heard.
Dongfang Yuning's heart skipped a beat. This reaction... wasn't good! She quickly resorted to her coquettish ways, rubbing her face against his neck. Her voice softened again, with a tone of grievance:
"I...I just want to build a theater...to entertain the people...and make some money...Look, Yue'er has agreed...Hu Shen should agree too..."
"It's Yue'er's business if she agrees."
Nangong Ye finally opened his eyes, and looked at her with deep eyes, with a sharp insight into everything.
"As for you... Ning'er, building a theater is fine. Making money is fine, too."
He changed the subject, lifted her chin with his finger, and his eyes became dangerous.
"But... you personally picked out those 'wolf dogs and puppies'? Hmm?"
Dongfang Yuning: "..."
[It's over! This is the point! I'm so jealous!]
System 118:
[Ding! The core conflict point has been triggered! The jealous king's rebound mechanism has been activated! Host, the time has come to test your negotiation skills (and your ability to act like a spoiled child)!]
"I...I can just look at the information! No...I can't see the real person!"
Dongfang Yuning tried to struggle.
“The information is not good either.”
Nangong Ye said firmly,
“Who knows if there will be a portrait in the file?”
"Then...then I'll let Yijun and Lintian check it out! They watch it! I won't watch it!"
Dongfang Yuning settled for the next best thing.
"Those two guys?"
Nangong Ye sneered,
"Reliable?"
Dongfang Yuning saw that the negotiations had reached a deadlock, and his carefully prepared combination of "seduction + coquettishness" seemed to have limited effect, and a feeling of grievance (and despair) surged in his heart.
Her mouth pursed, her eyes instantly turned red, and crystal tears rolled around in her eyes, her voice filled with tears:
"Wuwu... You just don't trust me! I work so hard to come up with ideas to make money... It's all for the good of Yanmao District... It's all for our own good... And you... You only know how to bully me... And you don't even support my career... I... I'm not going to pay attention to you anymore... Wuwu..."
While "crying", she tried to break free from his arms, turned her back, and her shoulders twitched cooperatively.
Nangong Ye: “…”
This was the trick he couldn't stand the most. He knew she was pretending, but her red eyes, the tears that were about to fall, and her aggrieved look were like a small hook that accurately hooked the softest part of his heart.
[118! The Oscar-winning actress is possessed! Cry! Cry like a tearful pear blossom! Cry so hard that it breaks his heart!]
System 118:
[Beep! 'Pear Blossoms with Rain' skill activated! Tear gland control MAX! Host, your acting skills... This system gives you 99 points, 1 point less for fear you'll become too proud! (The system photoshops a crystal teardrop effect into the corner of Dongfang Yuning's eyes)]
Sure enough, Nangong Ye's cold and hard facial lines softened at a speed visible to the naked eye.
He sighed helplessly, stretched out his long arms, pulled the crying little body back into his arms, and hugged it tightly.
"Okay, okay... stop crying..."
He clumsily wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes with his fingers, although it was mostly acting, and his voice was filled with helpless compromise.
"Okay."
Dongfang Yuning stopped crying instantly and raised her big wet eyes, surprised but also a little skeptical:
"real?"
"Um."
Nangong Ye responded unhappily, then added with unquestionable strength,
"But! Leave the selection to Yue'er and Shen Xiaoyun! You are not allowed to interfere! And you are not allowed to watch those messed-up talent shows!
The theater is built, you can watch the show, but I must be there! Also,
He pinched the tip of her nose.
"Those endorsements...stay away from those actors! Let Yue'er do the talking!"
Nangong Yue: [Uncle Emperor, thank you! ]
[Yes! Done! The core demand has been met! If you don't want to watch it, then don't watch it! This princess will just sit back and wait for the money! 118, spread the flowers!]
System 118:
[Ding! Negotiation successful! The host uses the 'coquettish + fake crying' tactic to perfectly conquer the Iceberg Fortress! The Entertainment Empire plan clears the biggest obstacle! (The system sprinkles virtual petals rain)]
Dongfang Yuning immediately burst into laughter and took the initiative to move forward and gave him a kiss on the face:
"Brother Aye is the best! Don't worry! The only one I love most is you, the... uh... most powerful dragon!"
She swallowed the word "dog" in time.
Nangong Ye looked at her expression that changed cunningly in an instant, feeling both angry and amused. In the end, he could only punish her by biting her lips hard, which earned her a pout of pain.
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