Chapter 286: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 287: Alternative Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

"About a month, if progress is fast, she'll return early."

Shen Yao flew abroad to seal the deal, not to dawdle overseas.

It was also due to international situation issues in recent years; the circles abroad were like that, and since Shen Yao was willing to spend money to fund films, she was the sugar daddy.

Compared to the reserved and introverted locals, those people abroad were the ones who truly felt genuine emotion while kneeling, with not a bit of resistance, and they even worried about not kneeling thoroughly enough, fearing they might anger the sugar daddy.

"After all, it's a capitalist society; what advanced ideas could they have? Otherwise, where would individual heroism come from?"

Foreign sci-fi films sell best as the typical hero-saves-the-world version; they're typical popcorn movies with no logic or outline, just cool content and various exciting fight scenes, and they make money from this.

This time, the movie Shen Yao invested in filming was also a classic popcorn blockbuster.

A super-long plot of over two hours, and it was also a monster movie involving aliens.

Anyway, when it was taken out, the director in charge of filming had a look of pleasant surprise, showing he was very optimistic about the box office of this type of film.

However, there are pros and cons; Shen Yao invested this time for money, so correspondingly, she had to loosen up on awards; everyone knows that movies that make money and sell well generally won't be favored by these judges.

When they give awards, they award movies no one has even heard of.

Including the winning films of the previous and the one before that, they were similar to documentary films; once the news came out, it caused an uproar abroad and made the domestic film industry indignant, and those who held lifelong ideals and wanted to squeeze into the circle were even more disappointed.

It meant they really had no chance at all, each one more sorrowful than the last, a river of sadness.

However, after being sad, they also calmed down, and the circle abroad continued to turn on its own; even if Shen Yao entered it, she couldn't change anything.

"It's a pity for the locals," those foreigners were arrogant and shallow, but precisely because of this, she thought about going abroad to make a big profit.

"If this movie sells well, my situation abroad won't be too good next."

The methods abroad were harsher than domestically; those capitalists killed without blood.

"Host, we can focus on the domestic market," the plate was already big enough; there was no need to keep making it bigger.

"What's the use of focusing domestically? The domestic territory will eventually be divided up."

Shen Yao called this preparing for a rainy day; she opened up new roads for Planet Film and Television in advance, "Foreign capital has been making big profits domestically lately; with one's gain comes another's loss, we can't just give them real gold and silver for nothing."

Why should banknotes be cheap for foreigners? Aren't they worthy?

Shen Yao hadn't finished speaking, but everyone could understand the implied meaning.

The system tacitly kept silent; anyway, its speaking wouldn't have any effect; on the contrary, once it said something wrong, it would be a big problem.

Shen Yao leaned against the soft cushion behind her, meditating with closed eyes while thinking about what she should do after arriving abroad.

The agreed matters were not unreasonable, but besides that? There were other paths, such as cooperating with foreign capital, using the other party's resources to handle things for herself.

Sigh

After all the talk, she still didn't have enough trump cards in her hand; those foreign capital big sharks were all greedy; if she didn't have a bit of skill, she'd be a meat bun sent to them, gone without return.

She had to continue to ponder more; she couldn't be anxious, and she couldn't act wrongly.

After getting off the plane, Shen Yao first stayed at a hotel for one night.

When she woke up refreshed the next day, she changed into neat clothes, grabbed her bag, and went to the company in a few steps.

The company abroad was also Planet Film and Television, but the name was changed to English, and it belonged to a division, with some differences from the domestic one.

The company didn't have many personnel, but the person in charge was a middle-aged man who acted in an old and experienced way, named Charlie.

Originally working at a big company abroad, he was hired by Shen Yao with a high salary; his methods of handling affairs were neat, and he wouldn't leave trouble for Shen Yao.

The films currently being filmed by the company were being edited; the content was roughly the same; the main point of contention was the release time and planning.

It wasn't as simple as saying release and having a certificate to play around and spread abroad.

In other words, every year many new films are released abroad, but those that can sell for a price abroad are mostly works produced by big companies.

Small companies might have some, but not many; at least such lucky things were harder to see abroad than domestically.

If Shen Yao's company wanted to smoothly push this film out to make money, they had to coordinate domestically and abroad, and also share some benefits externally, letting forces with resources and connections be willing to promote it.

Charlie sent the report he had organized to his own boss in front of him. It listed one, two, three points, all were Charlie's experienced talks.

Shen Yao looked and put it down, "Can it work? These few companies don't dare to easily speak up."

The division of forces abroad was simpler and rougher than domestically; the first, second, and third classes were clearly sorted out.

"Boss, we can try it; as long as our price is enough to move people."

Abroad they didn't care about national righteousness; after all, this was an immigrant country.

Charlie was not a native, but an elderly person from the previous generation who immigrated over; after many years of effort, he finally made a name for himself.

However, this was compared to other ordinary people; the group born in Rome he couldn't match.

"The price is easy to talk about, but other things, including the theater profit share issue, don't promise it."

Not saying "try their best" meant not agreeing to profit share; Shen Yao wanted to spend money to settle all possible people who might jump out to take credit.

This method Shen Yao had used before; the effect was unexpectedly good, at least it preserved the costs of the previous few films.

Using the old trick again this time was also to create a time difference; the other party didn't know her ability yet, or said they knew, but arrogantly thought that since the domestic and foreign environments were different, she might not be able to play it well.

"Go invite people; I'll handle other aspects," the implied meaning was she wanted to give extra funds for this part.

Some money was a lot, but spending it was a necessary process; otherwise, how could others help? Abroad, with no kinship or ties, what they looked at was just the face of money.

Charlie indeed knew how to handle affairs; just a few days after Shen Yao finished instructing here, Charlie's side had already settled all he could settle.

Even this person secretly lowered the price a bit; the price was a bit lower than estimated; Shen Yao asked for the reason; Charlie said once the upper and lower relationships were connected, the overall price would be less.

Like working in a company, you signed a big order; it didn't mean you could get all the cashback from the big order, but if in this process you gave others convenience and yourself convenience, your harvest would be more than handling affairs strictly by the book.

Nowadays abroad, this is exactly the view they hold—the distinction between you and me is clear as day.

Shen Yao was not stingy with Charlie's rewards either; this person, if capable, gets more money, if not, gets less. She would not change the environment, only adapt to it.

In the month abroad, Shen Yao did not rest, though running here was the same as running there, and every now and then she would meet a few people from the circle.

There were directors, screenwriters, producers, and production assistants... domestic and foreign were largely the same, but there were still some differences. Shen Yao wanted to take a look, so she simply took the opportunity to feel things out.

Shen Yao was not about to practice it herself; it was truly too exhausting to stay in the office all day, and Charlie was a very qualified manager, so Shen Yao did not need to stay at the company and get in the way.

"Mr. John, you are right. Doing this will do us no harm."

"In the future, if Mr. John needs help with domestic matters, we will do our best to assist." This counted as resource exchange; from now on, they would see each other often, and cooperation would be more intimate than it is now.

Mr. John was an old man with a head full of white hair, looking robust and healthy.

His company was responsible for some theater scheduling; although it was not the largest in scale in this cooperation, it was the first to cooperate with them.

Returning kindness for kindness, Shen Yao treated Mr. John with great respect, speaking and acting gently and softly everywhere, which made Mr. John, who had been with her for two days, have a very good impression of her.

"Ms. Shen, with these words, I can rest assured." Their company indeed had the intention of entering the domestic market; the Huaguo market was so big—who wouldn't be jealous?

But the films that could enter the Huaguo market were only so few; even if there were more, they would be attached to several big companies, and they would have no opportunity even if they tried hard.

This cooperation with Shen Yao was decided upon by Mr. John's insistence. He valued Shen Yao's background and connections, did not mind trying it out; if it succeeded, everyone would be happy; if not, at most they would not earn money, but would not lose money.

For businessmen, as long as they do not lose money, this deal can be discussed.

Mr. John contacted Shen Yao for a few days, waiting for the company to be busy and naturally disperse.

But after Mr. John left, Ms. Susan came; Shen Yao's place was always lively.

The lively Shen Yao did not stay abroad for too long; when the time came, she immediately took her luggage and went home.

The luggage contained ordinary items bought to take back, many of which were for the two children.

Lu Xin and Lu Yi had been away from Shen Yao for a month; in the blink of an eye, they were somewhat estranged from their birth mother.

Fortunately, children forget easily; with food and drink, they could play quite well.

Indeed, they were already playing with the toys Shen Yao gave them, babbling, occasionally roughhousing with each other, not even sitting properly to eat.

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao was helpless, but there was nothing to be done; who let these be small children?

Small children understand little; reasoning does not work; they can only be educated properly after passing this age.

Lu Xin and Lu Yi were both good children, but good children were not necessarily cute and obedient.

Moreover, these two children grew more and more troublesome as they grew older, one more than the other. Lu Xian took care of them at home for a month and genuinely lost several pounds.

Holding Shen Yao, he shook his head helplessly. "Our daughters are really too lively."

It was not that they were bad, but this energy—ordinary people could not bear it.

Shen Yao raised an eyebrow. "Let them change?"

"No," Lu Xian shook his head and refused, as Shen Yao had expected.

"They are still young; besides, being lively is good, as long as they are happy."

Lu Xian was the kind of person who could criticize his own children's faults but could not allow others to nag about them.

It was typical of the attitude where the local official may burn down houses, but the common people may not light a lamp.

Shen Yao said nothing about Lu Xian; after all, there was nothing wrong with doting on one's daughter.

She pinched Lu Xian's cheek; the two sat together and had a heart-to-heart talk, then got up and went to the living room to eat.

As usual, she rested at home for a day to recuperate, and Shen Yao went to the company the next day full of energy.

Ma Qingjian had received Shen Yao's news a step earlier, knowing that everything abroad had gone smoothly, and that domestic matters were also without trouble. Planet Film and Television could take the opportunity to open new scripts.

"As long as there is a partner, opening a new drama is no problem. We can now afford the operation of the crew, so we don't have to make do with the casting."

Those who make do are not valued by Shen Yao. Shen Yao's vision was not high, but the situation in the circle genuinely lowered the bottom line. Previously, Shen Yao had no choice but to control costs and try to save money. Now Planet Film and Television was simply filthy rich, so of course she would do things however she wanted.

Ma Qingjian smiled and nodded, telling Shen Yao not to worry about this matter. She had already sent someone to arrange it properly. Once the treatment at Planet Film and Television was announced, it would be false to say it wasn't attractive. Which capable director wouldn't want to cooperate with Planet Film and Television to shoot a drama? It would not only save trouble but also earn more money.

Nowadays, there were already quite a few directors and screenwriters under Planet Film and Television. They were all die-hard fans of Planet Film and Television. As long as Planet Film and Television did not cause trouble, they would never leave here even if beaten to death.

Among them, the most outstanding was Director Zheng. Relying on "Lock Heart Legend," he ate well for ages. Other directors in the circle were extremely envious.

Directors who wanted to cooperate with Planet Film and Television would first contact Director Zheng, first paying respects to this veteran.

"Tsk, what veteran? It's just that General Manager Shen values me; I was simply lucky."

Director Zheng acted very courteously, and what he said had not a hint of taking credit.

But the smugness on that face was something everyone could see.

They muttered in their hearts that this old boy was not straightforward, speaking and acting evasively, but on the surface they still went along with Director Zheng's words and flattered him in every way, putting on a good show of being under the eaves and having to bow one's head.

Director Zheng snorted coldly and did not respond. Anyway, he turned away everyone who sought him.

"Old Zheng, this is not straightforward of you." They were good friends and partners; once you made it big, you had to lend a hand no matter what.

Some people were born not knowing how to be courteous.

Director Zheng coldly watched the man sitting opposite him, thinking in his heart that he and this man were not good friends. In the past, they had stabbed each other in the back plenty. Now he came to the door asking for help, and all grudges were to be forgiven with a smile? Dream on!

"Aiya, what you're saying is... I'm just a stinking employee; what can I say?"

Director Zheng completely did not care about having dirty water splashed on himself; whatever sounded bad, he said.

Finally, he angrily drove the person away, then went home happily to show off.

But after showing off at home for no more than two days, Director Zheng's joy turned to sorrow and he made a mistake.

"What, what?"

Director Zheng looked at Ma Qingjian with a face full of horror, not understanding how he had violated company regulations. Heavens above and earth below, he had done nothing at all.

Ma Qingjian told Director Zheng to calm down. It was not he who violated company regulations; it was someone using his name to cause trouble. Now that the matter had been exposed, they were putting the blame on Director Zheng's head.

"We still trust you. For this matter, you just need to cooperate with the investigation."

Involving a large flow of funds, the Police would definitely need an explanation.