Chapter 77: Jinjiang's only assistant Jiang Shiheng...
Jiang Chen and Lu Chiyuan originally planned to stay at home for one day and then come back, but when they really got home, plans could not keep up with changes, so they stayed at home for the entire weekend.
Xia He was visibly happy. She made an appointment with the designer on the first day and with the brand on the second day to change her two children's summer clothes from head to toe.
Especially Lu Chiyuan, Xia He would dress him up as she pleased, and Jiang Chen was not surprised.
This is one of Xia He's little hobbies. It's not that she is partial to Lu Chiyuan, but Jiang Chen can't sit still. If he is asked to look at two more sets of clothes, he will feel like there are ants growing on his body and will not feel at ease at all.
Lu Chiyuan would not be like this. He would stay with Xia He obediently for the whole morning until Xia He was satisfied.
Jiang Chen saw that Xia He's attention was on Lu Chiyuan, and realized that he was not the main focus, so he began to offer advice.
Lu Chiyuan told him to take it easy and not to ask Xia He to buy something just because she saw something nice.
Jiang Chen held half a chilled watermelon in his hands and sat on the sofa with his knees bent. He felt the cool and refreshing taste of the watermelon and waved to Lu Chiyuan.
"Don't worry about it. I don't mind if you wear a different outfit every day for me to see."
Lu Chiyuan curled the corners of his mouth helplessly.
Jiang Chen leaned close to his ear and said, "If you prefer not to wear it, I won't mind even more."
Jiang Chen thought about that scene for a while, and his smile gradually became perverted.
Lu Chiyuan tapped him on the forehead. Although he didn't say anything, Jiang Chen could easily tell from his slightly frowned brows that Lu Chiyuan wanted him to stop talking nonsense.
Jiang Chen made a face at him and scooped a spoonful of watermelon into his mouth.
Jiang Chen attacked Lu Chiyuan as usual at night, but compared to the previous night, he was much more well-behaved tonight. He was dressed neatly and did not bother Lu Chiyuan when he went to bed. He just came over to rub the bed and whispered to him.
Lu Chiyuan asked him why he came after everyone had gone to bed.
In fact, Xia He knew that they slept together at night and didn't care about their private affairs.
Jiang Chen said: "Don't you think this is like a young couple secretly dating and hiding from their parents?"
Lu Chiyuan said: "I don't think so."
Jiang Chen was dragging him openly into a relationship and flirting with him in front of Xia He, without any reserve or avoidance.
Jiang Chen was discouraged and felt quite regretful.
He thought Lu Chiyuan had lost his memory and could have an underground romance.
Considering that they have been childhood sweethearts, the parents of both families would not think there is anything wrong even if they slept in the same room before they started dating, let alone after they started dating.
In the original timeline, they went from childhood friends to lovers. Both parents were surprised but also expected it, and no one objected.
Jiang Chen had never experienced the thrill of being caught by his parents, so he tried to trick Lu Chiyuan by imitating the plots on TV, but all he got in return was a "I don't think so".
Jiang Chen was hit hard. He rested his head on Lu Chiyuan's chest, his eyes rolling around, and it was unknown what evil idea he was thinking of.
Seeing him being quiet, Lu Chiyuan felt that something was not good, so he put his hand on his waist and said, "Go to bed early. You will go to work tomorrow. I will take you to the company first, and I will ask the driver to pick you up in the afternoon."
"Don't bother. I'll drive your car and let my driver take you. I'll pick you up in the afternoon."
Hearing about going to work, Jiang Chen kicked out the evil thoughts from his mind. He moved away from Lu Chiyuan's chest, pulled the pillow with his backhand, and leaned his head over.
Lu Chiyuan thought about it and decided that this was fine, so he didn’t argue.
The workday was as busy as usual. With Jiang Chen's invasion of the original world, his small, bankrupt company was freed from its imprisonment and became radiant.
Although the equity was still in Lu Chiyuan's hands, the formal appointment documents were processed by Lu Chiyuan on an expedited basis and were quickly delivered to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen is no longer an agent, but the new director.
In his spare time, Jiang Chen would also ask about Ling Qi's situation. This unfortunate kid had a bumpy career path. He graduated from a professional school and his acting skills were mediocre. After years of training, he has reached a higher level.
Normally, with a solid foundation like his, he would become an overnight hit as long as he came across a good script, but his luck was really bad. The production team of the drama he took was not good, and there was basically no publicity in the later stage. He remained tepid for many years.
After Jiang Chen took over, he selected a script tailored for him. He also worked hard and his acting skills lived up to the publicity, and he won the Best Newcomer Award.
It's a pity that before he could even warm up the trophy in his hands, he was sent to this messy plot. Others still had some things to do, but it was different for him. He was gone at the very beginning.
Jiang Chen could probably guess the author's intention. Ling Qi had a good relationship with him, and it was a new trend in the entertainment industry. The author relied on the original world and could not jump out of the framework. It felt that it would be difficult to make Ling Qi turn against Gu Tingsen no matter how he wrote it, so it was better not to do it directly.
Without Ling Qi blocking the way, those who were pushed behind by him had a chance to move forward.
The appearance of Jiang Chen tore a hole in the inevitable death situation. With Ling Qi as a variable, it would not be so easy for Gu Tingsen to stir up a bloody storm in the entertainment industry.
Jiang Chen felt very happy, but he didn't expect that trouble would come soon.
Zhuang Ningyu told Jiang Chen that Ling Qi and his crew had a problem, so Linfeng Group approached the director for investment and put Xiao Yin into the crew.
For the sake of money, the director gave Xiao Yin the role of the fourth male lead. From a plot perspective, this character doesn't have many scenes, but he is likable.
But Xiao Yin relied on the financial backer behind him to demand changes in the script. He acted as his own screenwriter and came up with a new idea every day. The role was almost changed from the fourth male lead to the second male lead, and many of the second male lead's highlights were changed to him.
Jiang Chen had read the script, and to be honest, this was also the script he was going to give to Ling Qi later on. The fan world had taken it for use, so he just went with the flow.
The drama has two male protagonists, and the male lead and the second male lead have equal roles. Many of the highlights of the second male lead are his rivalry with the male lead. According to Xiao Yin's change, the story will be much weaker after the second male lead is marginalized.
This is definitely not what Jiang Chen wants to see.
"Is their crew short of money? Is Hengxing's investment not enough?" Jiang Chen asked.
On the phone, Zhuang Ningyu said, "We are in great need of money. The director wants to spend the money wisely, so of course he hopes for as much funding as possible."
Jiang Chen didn't want to have anything to do with Gu Tingsen. When it came to Lin Feng, he had no intention of coexisting peacefully. His mind was full of how to kick them out.
Jiang Chen asked: "Where are you filming now?"
Zhuang Ningyu reported a place name, which was an ancient town in the local area.
Jiang Chen estimated the distance and his own schedule, and said, "What time will the filming end today? Please help me make an appointment with the director."
Zhuang Ningyu smiled bitterly and said, "I've already taken a break. The script has been changed beyond recognition. The director found that he couldn't continue filming and is arguing with Xiao Yin right now."
The love story between the two male protagonists is a mess, and the fourth male protagonist is about to rise to the top. The director is not a fool and does not understand the market. If he really produces such a work, he will spend a lot of money and not be able to make back his investment. Hengxing is not someone who can be easily persuaded.
Zhuang Ningyu conveyed Jiang Chen's meaning on his behalf. The director was extremely anxious at the moment and thought that Jiang Chen also wanted to interfere with the filming progress. He was angry and refused unhappily.
Xiao Yin laughed at the sidelines: "Huanyu didn't invest in the filming. Assistant Jiang is overreaching."
The director gave him a sidelong glance. If he didn’t want to deal with Jiang Chen, did he want to deal with Xiao Yin?
Ling Qi had been competing with Xiao Yin for the past two days. When he heard him say bad things about Jiang Chen, he became even more furious.
He took the new script and read the nonsense plot. His patience had already run out. "Huayu didn't invest any money, but Assistant Jiang's Jiang is the star's Jiang."
Everyone present was stunned, and the director was the first to react.
The chairman of Hengxing is surnamed Jiang, and Jiang Chen is also surnamed Jiang. On the day of the charity gala, Jiang Tian and Xia He did walk towards Jiang Chen and greeted him, but Jiang Chen left soon after without attracting much attention.
Ling Qi and Jiang Chen were together on the day of the banquet, so he naturally knew Jiang Chen's identity very well.
The director wiped the sweat off his face due to his anxiety, and quickly found Zhuang Ningyu and said, "I'm free. I'm too free. I'll go back to the city right away."
He was really fed up with Xiao Yin and his screenwriter. Hengxing was the first investor and didn't say anything, but they were the ones who were causing trouble.
The director was determined and rushed back that day.
Jiang Chen made an appointment at a coffee shop near his home. He sent Lu Chiyuan back, changed his clothes and went out to keep the appointment.
The director also dressed himself up. Unlike the first time when he was dull, the director now treated Jiang Chen as his life-saving straw.
Jiang Chen asked about the shooting progress, and the director gave a rough outline with a helpless look on his face.
A penny can kill a hero. If he wants to make a big production, he needs enough funds. He is not a famous director. The investment he had previously attracted failed. He was very happy that Hengxing was willing to take over. Linfeng was willing to invest as well. He felt that his good luck had come. Who knew...
The director regretted his greed and is now in a difficult situation as he cannot afford to offend either side.
Jiang Chen said, "I have read the original script, and I have high expectations for it. But right now your filming and the script are two completely different things. It's inappropriate for me to pay for something that is not what I expected, isn't it?"
The director tried to extricate himself, but Jiang Chen didn't buy it. His ears felt hot and he was a little embarrassed for a moment.
Jiang Chen was not here to ask for accusations. After making his attitude clear, he added, "I believe that with Director Li's ability, it is not a problem to solve this small matter. Director Li, please tell me if you have any difficulties, and we can discuss it."
The director was prepared to be made difficult by Jiang Chen, but he didn't expect Jiang Chen to change his attitude and become understanding.
He rubbed his thigh nervously and asked uncertainly, "Can we talk about anything?"
Jiang Chen nodded, and the director was overjoyed. He asked, "Can we make additional investments?"
Jiang Chen sat up straight, leaned back slightly, and leaned back on the chair: "Okay, but I ask that you reject Lin Feng and kick Xiao Yin out. As long as you can do it, I can make up for the loss during the start-up period."
Jiang Chen had a clear goal and didn't beat around the bush. The director had expected this, but he was still a little surprised when he actually proposed it.
Xiao Yin had delayed the progress too much during this period of time, and he was feeling bad about the money. Jiang Chen was willing to accept it, and he was very happy in his heart, but he still showed an embarrassed look on his face.
"We signed a contract with Xiao Yin, and this penalty..."
"Does your contract mention that if an actor has negative news during the cooperation period, he will be held responsible for the losses caused by the negative news?"
"This is definitely true, but people can enjoy the shade under a big tree, so this kind of thing will definitely be handled properly."
As long as anything forms a circle, it is bound to harbor dirt and filth. The director does not have much possessiveness over other people's private lives, and only asks that no problems occur during the cooperation.
Jiang Chen took out a document and pushed it across the table. The document slid in front of the director: "Open it and take a look. I think you really need it."
The director opened the file, and the photo on the first page made his eyes widen in shock. He quickly closed the file and looked at Jiang Chen in surprise and suspicion.
Jiang Chen picked up the coffee in front of him and took a sip, then chuckled and said, "Don't worry, we have plenty of time, you can take your time to read it."
The air conditioning in the cafe was turned on very high, but the director still had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He took out a tissue to wipe the sweat from his forehead, closed his eyes, calmed himself, adjusted his mood, and reopened the folder.
Jiang Chen handed him photos of Xiao Yin being kept by the company's top executives. Some were ambiguous, some were intimate, and some were close-range contact.
Although the director has two male protagonists, he pursues a romantic platonic love, not something that is a bit hurtful to the eyes.
Jiang Chen said: "I have already given you the plan to terminate the contract. It depends on your means to implement it."
The director closed the folder and let out a long sigh. He knew that there was something fishy going on behind Xiao Yin, but he didn't expect it to be so serious and that someone else had the evidence.
It is not a big deal that he is being kept by someone. The problem is that these senior officials publicly list their marital status as married, which is interfering in other people's marriages and goes against public morality and good order.
Netizens are merciless in their spit.
What's more, the subject matter the director is shooting is itself quite sensitive.
In a short period of time, the director had already made a choice in his mind.
"Director Jiang, thank you for your trust. I will definitely handle this matter well."
"Then I will wait for good news from Director Li. I wish us a win-win cooperation."
Jiang Chen did not ask the director how to proceed. He only provided evidence and did not participate in the incident. If the director could not kick Xiao Yin out with this thing, there was no need for him to cooperate in depth.
Director Jiang Chen left the coffee shop first. As night fell outside, the oncoming heat waves were like suspended flames, instantly dispersing the little coolness that Jiang Chen brought from the coffee shop.
Jiang Chen looked at the time and was hesitating whether to walk back or take a taxi when he saw an ice cream cone appear in front of him.
Jiang Chen turned around and saw Lu Chiyuan, who had changed into casual clothes. He had been there for a while, and the ice cream cone showed signs of melting.
"Are you done talking? Do you want to go for a walk?"
Jiang Chen was extremely surprised. He took the cone, held Lu Chiyuan's hand, and said happily, "Okay."
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