Chapter 24: He Finally Knew, It Turns Out…

The company's initial investment includes venue, equipment, staff and other hardware.

For a film and television company, the main focus is on the investment and promotion of the entire drama.

The company's staff all roughly understand this; a quick calculation shows that just setting up the company and then investing in Qin Zi Mo's first film.

Moreover, the first film was heavily backed for Qin Zi Mo, with investment likely exceeding seven‑eight hundred million.

Qin Zi Mo's first film is a large‑scale historical costume drama.

The film's investment alone tops five hundred million…

Insiders say Qin Zi Mo debuted at his peak, a peak debut.

That means the first film was a heavily funded serious drama that aired and became a huge hit.

Thus, in his first year, Qin Zi Mo won the Best Actor award with this film, becoming a rare prodigy who captures the top acting honor right after debut.

It turned out it was all thanks to Song Huan Yan!

I didn't expect the Song Family Heiress to support someone so earnestly.

She must have prepared ten hundred million in funds right away just to back Qin Zi Mo.

After everyone calculated the numbers in their heads, they all stared at Qin Zi Mo without blinking.

Qin Zi Mo even clearer, startled, his hand began to shake, his lips trembled, his eyes reddened, and tears started to pool in his sockets.

Everyone wasn't surprised by his reaction; it was expected.

Qin Zi Mo gazed deeply at Song Huan Yan, murmuring low, "Baby..."

He truly hadn't expected it!

When he was nothing, hitting walls everywhere, unwilling to play supporting roles, insisting on being the lead.

He thought that, besides being good‑looking and having a close female friend, the rest of his girlfriend was nothing.

She secretly splurged a fortune just to catapult him straight to the pinnacle!

In that instant, his gut turned green with regret.

Meanwhile, Song Huan Yan's face was expressionless, cool and elegant, without any emotional fluctuations.

Ten hundred million to her felt like ten bucks.

Indeed, that's right; after all, she is the Song Family Heiress, nothing surprising.

After the shock, everyone began to calculate in their minds.

This is only the drama of Qin Zi Mo's peak debut; what about the follow‑ups?

A film and television company can't have only one drama, one artist.

If later they also sign talent and fund more dramas, making the company operate perfectly at scale… the investment would likely be at least fifteen hundred million.

Later, after the company ran for two years, some dramas made profit, some lost money, some funds were tied up in ongoing productions, and new dramas required investment, so the cash flow couldn't break.

Even at the low end, they must prepare tens of billions for operating capital…

Whenever a good script appears, they must be ready to invest again.

The capital itself isn't a problem, but the point is that this company's purpose is surprisingly for just one person!

If the company belonged to Sang Wan, it could be said to be for profit.

Now it's actually Song Huan Yan's, and only Qin Zi Mo probably truly understands this feeling!

Now Qiao An wouldn't dare speak up; Song Huan Yan can just pull out some money to run a company and crush the entire Qiao Family.

Is this the Song Family's power?

The silence in the conference hall was deafening.

Qin Jiao Jiao was very excited, "President Song! This is all for my brother, right?"

Everyone knows, but no one says anything, because the two have already broken up.

Only Qin Zi Mo would feel embarrassed to say it outright.

Qin Zi Mo scolded, "Qin Jiao Jiao!"

Song Huan Yan directly ignored Qin Jiao Jiao's words and looked at Qiao An, "Miss Qiao, any other objections?"

Qiao An, like a flower trampled, shook her head, "None."

Song Huan Yan twirled the pen in hand and asked, "Miss Qiao, why did you specifically sit with Qin Yingdi today?"

She was asking on purpose.

As soon as that was said, everyone immediately started gossiping with their own thoughts.

Qin Zi Mo suddenly became excited, straightening his back; Qiao An's move really worked!

Song Huan Yan began to care about him, becoming nervous!

Qiao An said, "I just… sat randomly."

Song Huan Yan, with a cold expression, nodded, "I see. This drama with Qin Yingdi is a key project for the company, and operations are also pushing a CP between you two. However, Miss Qiao, work is work and private matters are private. You don't need to deliberately create a CP in the company; I hope you can keep work and personal life separate."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Zi Mo immediately said, "Yan Yan, rest assured, I will never mix work with private matters!"

Song Huan Yan ignored him.

Qiao An became dissatisfied; originally she was with Qin Zi Mo, snatching his love, which trampled Song Huan Yan.

But now… the Song Family Heiress, the company president, Song Huan Yan is so lofty and powerful!

She couldn't swallow her resentment and said, "President Song, didn't you break up with Qin Yingdi?"

Song Huan Yan's expression was cold, "Hmm, and then?"

Qiao An blurted out, "So it's reasonable for me to pursue Qin Yingdi?"

Everyone was shocked.

Sure enough, youth knows no fear, neither of heaven nor earth.

Qin Zi Mo looked at her, shifting aside as if avoiding a plague, "Miss Qiao, I don't like you; please respect yourself!"

Qin Jiao Jiao also joined in, "Exactly! My brother only loves President Song. You get out of the way, my brother won't be interested in you!"

Qiao An pouted, "Just courting, and it's not illegal."

Song Huan Yan raised a faint eyebrow, "So that's how it works?"

They thought she knew nothing, so they openly played "upright and bright" right under her nose?

It really made her extremely disgusted!

Even after knowing her status, they still dared to play like this with her, as if she were a fool.

Very well.

Qiao An looked at Song Huan Yan, feigning a bit of timidity, "President Song…"

Song Huan Yan cut her off, "Who she pursues is Miss Qiao's freedom; it has nothing to do with me."

Qiao An fell silent.

Qin Zi Mo hurriedly expressed loyalty, "Yan Yan…"

"Alright. Meeting." Song Huan Yan gave him no chance to speak.

The meeting began.

Song Huan Yan sat in command, not inferior to Sang Wan, poised and composed, steady and in control of the whole situation.

Each department gave its report, and Song Huan Yan responded smoothly and handled it appropriately.

Later, Qin Zi Mo and the producer of Qiao An's drama team spoke up, asking directly, "President Song, regarding the Qin Yingdi and Miss Qiao drama… do you have any policy changes since you took office?"

Everyone was very interested in the question, wanting to see Song Huan Yan's attitude and thoughts.

Song Huan Yan's stance also determines how they will treat Qin Zi Mo in the future.

"Right," Li Zihang continued, "This drama is a company S-level Project, but President Song and big brother…"

After Li Zihang entered the company through Song Huan Yan, he was assigned as Qin Zi Mo's manager, so he was naturally very concerned.

Song Huan Yan said coldly, "I keep my public and private matters separate; I won't let personal affairs affect work. The Qin Yingdi and Miss Qiao drama not only retains its original policies and goals, but also will increase investment—whether by raising funds or by intensifying later promotion, just make sure the application is submitted properly."

Everyone widened their eyes, "What? Increase investment as well?"

Could it be that Miss Song regrets the breakup?

Or perhaps because Qiao An openly said she was pursuing Qin Yingdi, Miss Qiao got nervous, and her desire to win flared up?

Qin Zi Mo's eyes filled with hot tears again.

Qiao An was astonished, then beamed with pride.

Song Huan Yan, you big fool!

Unthinkably foolish!

As stupid as a pig!

Being humiliated by such a game is just deserts!

When Qin Zi Mo makes up with her and swindles all her money, it will be easy.

She is that stupid; not being swindled would be a disservice to her!

She still acts all high and aloof, truly believing that being a Song Family Heiress lets her stride across everything?

It seems Song Huan Yan, that pig, truly knows nothing, just because she didn't say "Happy Birthday" and threw a fit.

Otherwise, how could Song Huan Yan possibly not only refrain from blacklisting Qin Zi Mo but also increase investment?

And by doing so, even she gets a boost, taking off immediately!