"Twenty million..." Quan Jingzhou stroked his chin with his long fingers, as if he was considering something.
The entire film crew was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone held their breath in tension.
I'm curious to see what number he'll say.
“Five million…” Quan Jingzhou began.
Before he could finish speaking, Yu Ziling couldn't help but burst into laughter, "A country bumpkin is a country bumpkin, how dare you say five million..."
“US dollars,” Quan Jingzhou added slowly. “Sorry, I speak rather slowly.”
Five million US dollars.
That's equivalent to 50 million RMB!
It was twice as much as Ji Mingxuan's investment!
Yu Ziling's smug laughter instantly vanished, like a duck whose neck had been stepped on.
"Five, five million US dollars?"
Director Zhang was also stunned, and was instantly both surprised and delighted.
With such a large sum of money, it wouldn't be a problem to not only make a movie, but also to buy the entire production crew.
"Yes, we can add more if it's not enough."
Quan Jingzhou's brows furrowed slightly, his tone as nonchalant as if he were saying, "The weather's nice today."
"However, what I want is for Yu Guanguan to be completely unharmed; whatever she says goes."
The man's deep, cold voice carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"Yes, yes. Certainly, certainly." The director was overjoyed. "But what about Young Master Ji..."
Although not as wealthy as the man in front of me, he is still a rich young master from a prominent family, and I cannot afford to offend him.
"Young Master Ji..." Director Zhang thought for a moment and suggested, "Why don't you become the second investor in this production?"
When it comes to investing, the more the better.
Director Zhang had no idea what stroke of luck their small film crew had to attract so much investment—enough to make a movie.
"To be honest, Yu Ziling's acting skills are somewhat lacking."
Director Zhang wasn't blinded by money; he still had his professional eye. "She's not suitable for playing the female lead."
The implication is that they want to replace him.
It goes without saying who it would be.
Upon hearing this, Yu Ziling immediately exploded, "Director Zhang, what do you mean? Are you saying I'm not as good as Yu Guanguan?"
She was prettier than Yu Guanguan from a young age, and had more poise and talent. How can you say she's inferior to Yu Guanguan?
Yu Ziling would rather die than admit it.
Director Zhang didn't say anything, but his intention to replace him was obvious.
“Mingxuan…”
Yu Ziling had never suffered such humiliation before. She immediately turned around and cried to Ji Mingxuan, "Are you just going to swallow this insult like this? You're the eldest young master of the Ji family. Aren't you afraid people will laugh at us if word gets out?"
Ultimately, it's all about saving face in high society.
"Only five million US dollars."
Ji Mingxuan scoffed dismissively, "It's not like the Ji family can't afford it."
"So, what are Young Master Ji planning to do...?" Director Zhang asked immediately, secretly delighted.
Goodness gracious, rich kids showing off their wealth actually happened on their film set.
You must cling tightly to the God of Wealth.
"Seven million," Ji Mingxuan mimicked Quan Jingzhou's tone, "that's also in US dollars."
"Is Young Master Ji planning to compete with me in spending money?"
Quan Jingzhou raised an eyebrow, "Since that's the case..."
"In that case, as long as Young Master Ji is happy."
Before Quan Jingzhou could speak, Yu Guanguan immediately spoke.
"Guan Guan?" Quan Jingzhou lowered his eyes, a hint of doubt flashing in them.
"You're not really planning to invest that much money, are you?" Yu Guanguan tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "This movie is going to flop."
"You still came to audition after being rejected?" Quan Jingzhou's lips twitched slightly.
"I didn't expect you to come too."
Yu Guanguan said, "I came to audition to gain experience, not to let you be a fool who has too much money to take advantage of."
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