Chapter 730: Binding the Child-Bearing System to Become a Winner in Life Chapter 731: The Marginal Person in the Farming Novel (33)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

As it turned out, there were no pearls, but a few fish that slipped through the net could still be caught.

Relying on her sharp eyes, Shen Yao planned several decent investment projects for both herself and the company.

They were truly very good, so good that even the system felt she had a discerning eye.

After all, although the projects Shen Yao chose had quite a few problems, upon careful consideration, they were all just minor trivial flaws—sigh, which film and television project doesn't have these issues? The difference lies in who has money and who doesn't; Shen Yao isn't short of money right now, as long as the project quality meets the passing grade, it's fine.

'Host, isn't this a bit too much?' The system felt that even if she wasn't short of money, she couldn't invest in so many at once, and besides, Shen Yao had other things to be busy with; it was impossible for her to put all her energy into these projects.

'Not too much, and besides, these projects have at least reached the final stage; the initial investment doesn't require me to worry about it at all—I just need to put in the latter part to gain absolute control over these projects.'

What does that mean? It means Shen Yao can edit and promote as she pleases, entirely according to her own preferences, which can better guarantee that she will make money from it.

Take Director Wang as an example: Shen Yao's investment solved the other party's urgent need, and the conditions Director Wang provided also prioritized protecting Shen Yao's investment rights. If this movie is handled well, it won't be long before it hits the big screen to make money.

What does Shen Yao lack right now? Profitable movie projects.

This investment promotion event had things that satisfied Shen Yao and things that dissatisfied her.

Just like one producer who wanted to cooperate with her on the surface but was actually trying to frame her—Shen Yao really felt she had been too lenient; otherwise, she would definitely give this person a big lesson.

After all, trying such small schemes with Shen Yao—did they really think she had no experience?

After gaining returns from Tao Tao Video's investment promotion event and returning to the company, Shen Yao continued handling work matters until Director Wang paid a visit, also bringing the crew's editor and the original film master.

Shen Yao:...

Director Wang's movie tells a story of familial affection between two women.

Though they have no blood relation, there exists a warm and healing emotion between them, and the theme completely conflicts with the fast-paced life of modern society.

But just as Shen Yao said, this kind of subject matter is relatively uncommon in the movie market, so if handled well, it is also a movie that can make money.

Don't say Shen Yao's pursuit is too vulgar—without money, how can she film the story she wants? So just like the redundant content in the movie, Shen Yao's suggestion is to delete it; otherwise, if it's too popular and takes up too much movie time, it will stretch the audience's emotions, thereby affecting the movie's reputation.

Director Wang was still somewhat reluctant; the original film master she brought over wasn't unedited at all—in fact, she and the editor had worked on it for a long time. Previously, there had been investors, but the other party's demands were too direct, and Director Wang, unable to accept, directly gave up.

Now it was a last-ditch effort, and Director Wang truly didn't have a penny. Compared to the content deleted from the movie, she was more worried that the movie she filmed couldn't be released, and at the same time couldn't express her ideas to the audience.

"Can... can we not delete so much?" Director Wang couldn't help but fight for her work.

Shen Yao smiled, "It's not exactly deletion, but rather adjusting the order and simplifying the story content."

"Director Wang should know that movie length has clear restrictions; with the current presentation effect, a part will eventually be cut sooner or later."

It's just that being forced to delete at the last minute and actively adjusting oneself are two different things. Shen Yao's suggestion is reasonable, and Director Wang herself knows the movie's flaws. Everyone is just trying to ensure the movie is released smoothly—this isn't playing tricks.

Director Wang:...

Director Wang was speechless, because what Shen Yao said was all correct.

It's just that after all, it was a work she had painstakingly filmed; to let her cut out those painstaking efforts without a word, Director Wang couldn't accept it.

"Leave it to me to handle, or perhaps we can let professionals help."

"Director Wang, I know your ideals, but the same words must be said: having ideals alone cannot satisfy the actual funds you need to film a movie. If the situation after this movie is released isn't good," Shen Yao's following words actually didn't need to be finished—Director Wang could already imagine the ending.

From then on, she would be out of place in the film industry because she had no funds to film.

"Alright, I'll listen to General Manager Shen."

In the end, Director Wang still followed Shen Yao's suggestion, adjusting part of the content and revising another part.

Shen Yao generously transferred the subsequent funds into the account, and while at it, discussed her next movie with Director Wang, saying only that if everything went smoothly, they could cooperate.

Director Wang:... Ah?

"But, but my new movie," is currently just a project and hasn't been implemented yet.

"Director Wang, I believe in your ability. Since you can film such an excellent work, your next movie definitely won't disappoint."

One thing doesn't require two masters. Since Director Wang has shown talent like a potential stock, Shen Yao naturally wants to seize the opportunity to invest and win her over.

Otherwise, if Director Wang gets away, after this movie is released, who knows—a group of capitalists might surround her, waving checks in their hands seeking investment.

Director Wang was stunned by Shen Yao's surprise. Who let her still be in a beginner's state, entering this circle just wanting to film the story content she likes?

Since General Manager Shen in front of her is willing to invest in her, Director Wang naturally has no reason to refuse.

She used less than a week to write out the project that hadn't been implemented yet.

One could tell the content was still a bit rough and simple, but Director Wang also said that because this story belongs to her original creation, some content hasn't been fully figured out yet. By then, she will be responsible for filming and screenwriting, but regarding actors and the crew, Shen Yao can appropriately interfere.

This is also because Director Wang, after doing everything herself once, realized she isn't suitable for those trivial matters. Rather than making a mess of it herself, it's better to hand it all over to Shen Yao so she can have plenty of time to polish the script.

Director Wang was even willing to give up her original profit share for this.

Shen Yao:...

There's no need to do that; actually, even if she chose full investment, it would still be profitable.

Smilingly refusing Director Wang's proposal, but Shen Yao still guaranteed that this new project would follow Director Wang's pace—whenever the script is polished, that's when casting and filming will start.

And their company is responsible for investment and production; things like forming a crew are something they are very familiar with, not at all unfamiliar like Director Wang.

Smilingly seeing Director Wang off, Shen Yao returned to her seat, tapped the table with her hand, then stood up, picked up her phone, and called Jiang Han Zhou, who was far away outside.

This person is currently busy with Fruit Station's variety show. Because of the heavy investment, Jiang Han Zhou needs to keep an eye on the early stage until the variety show transitions smoothly before he can return to Jing Shi.

It's also because several variety shows in these two years have exploded one after another, and other platforms have started to have ideas of imitation.

Just like 'Actor Starlight Road', Blueberry TV is already preparing for the third season, while other platforms and videos have created selection-type variety shows, completely imitating the setup of 'Actor Starlight Road'. Although they were scolded by many viewers after release, in the entertainment industry, being blackened or turned red is still being red—as long as it makes enough money, it's not a loss.

The entertainment industry simply isn't afraid of being scolded; in fact, the more they're scolded, the happier they are, because not being scolded means having no presence at all. Who would want to be a complete nobody in the entertainment industry?

After talking about the company's situation with Jiang Han Zhou and asking about the variety show's progress a few times, Shen Yao hung up the phone, then stood up and called someone to the conference room.

Swish swish swish—

The signed contracts were handed by Shen Yao to her assistant, who then distributed them in chronological order to others in the company for completion.

The clothes on Shen Yao had once again become thick from light and thin.

Before long it would be the annual Spring Festival, and Shen Yao suddenly asked about the soon-to-be-released "Four Seasons".

This was Director Wang's first film; after Shen Yao suggested and suggested and suggested again, the overall content was revised and adjusted, and it was slated for release around the Spring Festival.

"Everything is fine. Director Wang has already finished the crew's shooting work; we're just waiting for the several leads of 'Four Seasons' to free up time for interviews and promotion."

Because Director Wang didn't have much money before, the actors he hired weren't expensive; therefore, when these people heard promotion was needed, they all cooperated very well.

It was Director Wang's own labor of love; naturally he couldn't ignore it either.

Shen Yao waved her hand decisively, telling the assistant to keep constant watch and not spare promotional expenses when necessary — after all, this movie had no gimmicks, so they could only rely on internet water armies to charge into battle for them first.

Internet water armies, when used well, produce positive effects; Shen Yao didn't need them to attack others, so they worked extremely hard at marketing, to the point that netizens complained marketing accounts had taken quite a bit of money lately — otherwise how could they not stop talking about this "Four Seasons" with no famous actors attached? Just because it's a little nobody?

Beep beep beep—

Jiang Han Zhou opened the car door; seeing Shen Yao come out, he hurriedly went up to meet her.

At this time Shen Yao's lower abdomen was already slightly bulging; she was wrapped head to toe in an especially thick coat, only a small face showing outside.

"Mom and Dad are both home today. Shall we go back?"

"Sure."

Shen Yao just happened to not know what to eat for dinner; going back to the Jiang family meant she wouldn't have to worry.

The Jiang parents did not live together with them; the two would only occasionally go back when they had time, just like Shen Qingshan and Yu Shuhua were busy traveling every day — the Jiang parents also had their own careers; both sides gave each other a great deal of private space, which made everyone's companionship relatively comfortable and at ease.

The car's heating was ample; Shen Yao had been busy all day and was a bit drowsy. Before Jiang Han Zhou could say anything more, she had already tilted her head and fallen asleep.

When she opened her eyes again, the car beneath her was no longer moving; not far ahead was the Jiang family villa.

Jiang Han Zhou got out and helped Shen Yao down, incidentally reminding her that the weather had been cool this period and she should pay more attention to resting at home.

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao pretended to be angry, covering her ears to indicate staying home was too boring — besides, going out was fun too. Moreover, the company had so many matters waiting for her to handle; once she chose to hide in leisure, this person would probably spin like a top at the company nonstop.

Jiang Han Zhou smiled, saying he was a grown man and not afraid of work at all.

"Compared to company matters, I'm more worried about you." Although Shen Yao's body temporarily had no issues, a pregnant person still needed to pay more attention.

Shen Yao playfully blinked her eyes. "Rest assured, I know my limits."

Those many alchemy pills weren't eaten for nothing; moreover, the baby in her belly was her and the System's mission — Shen Yao handled company affairs only on the premise of guaranteeing her own safety; there was no existence of affecting herself.

Jiang Han Zhou purely belonged to the type where concern leads to chaos, but Shen Yao could understand — first time being a parent, after all; there would always be a period of flustered confusion.

The couple walked inside while talking; not yet at the doorway, Shen Yao smelled a domineering food fragrance.

Shen Yao: ？？！

Shen Yao couldn't help sniffing her nose; her eyes shone bright, excessively so.

Jiang Han Zhou quickened his pace, simultaneously greeting the Jiang parents who had already stood up to welcome them with a smile.

"Dad"

"Mom"

Shen Yao, carrying her not-too-obvious belly, let go of Jiang Han Zhou and headed straight for Mother Jiang.

Clinging to her arm acting spoiled, saying she just happened to be a bit hungry — their timing really was perfect.

"It's all food prepared for you. Come taste quickly." Mother Jiang had a very good impression of Shen Yao; after all, Shen Yao's clean appearance held a great advantage.

Jiang Han Zhou and Father Jiang lagged a step behind; the father and son had nothing much to say to each other, merely nodding at one another — even more businesslike than at the company.

Shen Yao didn't care about those two behind her; she pulled Mother Jiang quickly to the living room, where the dishes were already on the table — truly color, fragrance, and taste all complete.

"Sit quickly, sit quickly"

Mother Jiang helped Shen Yao sit down hurriedly, then turned and ladled a bowl of soup to her side.

Jiang Han Zhou beat Father Jiang to the seat, taking the empty spot on Shen Yao's right, and incidentally picked up a few well-balanced meatballs into Shen Yao's clean bowl.

Shen Yao was thus fed by Mother Jiang and Jiang Han Zhou, eating this whole table of dishes happily (mainly filling her own belly; actually she didn't eat that much).

That very night, Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou stayed at the Jiang home to rest. Because Shen Yao was pregnant, Mother Jiang specially came over to accompany Shen Yao and chat for a while.

This made Jiang Han Zhou a bit sourly jealous — his wife naturally had him to take care of her; why did Mom have to snatch his job?

Shen Yao: ……

Shen Yao completely didn't understand where Jiang Han Zhou's vinegar effort came from. She changed into a comfortable set of pajamas, half-lying on the bed scrolling through messages on her phone.

Shen Yao suddenly widened her eyes, raised her hand and patted Jiang Han Zhou beside her.

Hm?

"What's wrong?"

"Look quick!"

Shen Yao held her phone up before Jiang Han Zhou's eyes; on the phone's top trending news search appeared a big bold "Explosive" character.

#Movie#

Clicking in, she discovered this movie involved the entire film circle.

The expression on Jiang Han Zhou's face turned serious; he and Shen Yao looked at each other, simultaneously realizing this change would affect the entire film market's landscape.

"Some people are going to be unlucky."

"Yet some people can ride the wind and rise."

This is fate — true or false, good or bad, hard to predict.