Chapter 1039: Are You Mistaken?

Li Li Jianli's expression froze on his face, obviously not expecting that a polite greeting would lead to such things.

Sign to the company?

How is that possible!

Wang Wang Ziyu is his cash cow and must be by his side. If she signs to the company, will he still have the right to speak? 【1

Realizing what was happening, Li Li Jianguo instantly withdrew his expression, and his entire aura changed accordingly.

Wang Wang Ziyu was the most sensitive to his aura; she felt her uncle's displeasure immediately, and fear uncontrollably welled up in the depths of her eyes.

It wasn't just nervousness, but blatant fear.

"It's not hard work."

As soon as he spoke, he first denied Shen Li's last sentence, then let out a cynical, mirthless chuckle and said: "Wang Ziyu, her personality isn't likable. She won't be able to make it anywhere if she leaves me."

"Her mind isn't sharp, and she doesn't know how to read the room; she'll offend people. I have to stay by her side to teach her."

While speaking, he cast a light glance at Wang Wang Ziyu, scaring her so much she wished she could bury her head into her chest.

Hearing this, Shen Li steadied her mindset and continued: "How could that be, Uncle? Wang Ziyu is very good. How is she like what you say? Everyone in the production crew likes her very much."

"And these are secondary; the important thing is resources. Don't you want Wang Ziyu to have more and better resources, to earn more money to show your filial piety?"

Knowing that Li Li Jianguo loved money, Shen Li deliberately placed the emphasis on the words "earn more" and "more."

As a result, Li Li Jianguo laughed upon hearing this and said to Shen Li: "I know that. If she signs with your company, more than half of the money earned will be taken by the company. How can that compare to us earning it ourselves?"

"Yes, the company definitely takes a cut, but the quality of resources is high, which is also helpful for Wang Ziyu's future development. When she becomes an A-list star in the future, she will earn even more."

"You can't just consider the present. Wang Ziyu is still young, and she has a long road ahead of her."

Shen Li was not someone skilled at this kind of lobbying work, but seeing the trembling Wang Wang Ziyu before her, a strong protective instinct was suddenly triggered.

If nothing else, just seeing how much Wang Wang Ziyu feared this uncle of hers.

If she couldn't help her break free from this man's control, there was no need to even think about what kind of future Wang Wang Ziyu would have.

"Shen Li, I know you are good friends, and you are definitely doing this for her own good."

Shen Li nodded.

Li Li Jianguo, however, smiled and said: "But regarding the matter of signing with a company, we aren't considering it for now. As for resources, I've found some good ones for Wang Ziyu later on, and there will be returns very soon."

Hearing this, Wang Wang Ziyu's expression changed significantly; tears flowed uncontrollably, and she kept wiping them away.

Shen Li sensed something was wrong. With a person like Li Li Jianguo—who had no connections and relied on forcing Wang Wang Ziyu to accompany people for drinks to find resources—could he really get good resources for her?

And "some resources" at that?

"May I ask, what kind of resources are they?" Shen Li asked tentatively.

Unexpectedly, Li Li Jianguo's eyes lit up, and he said with excitement: "It's a very popular, hot track right now."

Shen Li frowned, subconsciously looking at the crying Wang Wang Ziyu, and then exchanged a glance with A-Pan.

The next second, her mind went "buzz," and she looked at Li Li Jianguo in shock, asking: "What you're talking about, it wouldn't be short dramas, would it?"

Li Li Jianguo clapped his hands excitedly: "Exactly! See, I said I was right. As soon as I mentioned popular and hot, you immediately guessed it was short dramas, which shows this is the trend!"

Shen Li: "..."

"Wait, wait a second!" Shen Li pulled her reason back from the shock. The smile she had been forcibly maintaining on her face vanished, leaving only a stern expression. She spoke to Li Li Jianguo even more earnestly: "Short dramas? You aren't mistaken, are you? How can you let Wang Ziyu film short dramas at a time like this?"

Li Li Jianguo widened his eyes and said: "What's wrong with short dramas? The filming cycle is short, the monetization is fast; as long as the money is in hand, that's all that matters!"

"And many actors are filming short dramas now. Many people around me also watch them every day."

Shen Li's lips moved, but she was momentarily speechless.

But she quickly cleared her thoughts and then spoke: "First of all, I don't have a prejudice against short dramas themselves, but we have to analyze the situation before making a decision, right?"

"Short dramas are fast-food culture. Although they are becoming more refined, they aren't recognized by the industry mainstream. Moreover, there are more and more AI short dramas now; this industry is very likely to be completely replaced by AI in the future!"

"And those short drama actors only act in them because they can't find opportunities in the mainstream industry, but Wang Ziyu is different!"

"Wang Ziyu's starting point was Director Li An's film, and she has a New Year's slot film by Director Yang Yang Guochun coming up. Her role is a very important one. Including the films I'm pushing for her later, they are all to be released on the big screen!"

"You want her to film short dramas now? Can she still return to the mainstream track? Which major director would be willing to use her in the future?"

Shen Li was truly anxious.

Because this idea was simply too absurd.

He hadn't considered Wang Wang Ziyu at all, not even in the slightest.

These arguments were indeed very well-founded.

Li Li Jianguo was stunned for a moment, and he was too embarrassed to admit that he just wanted quick money.

"Wang Ziyu is only twenty. If you still want her to be able to earn money to repay your upbringing in the future, don't exhaust her value so quickly."

Shen Li stared at Li Li Jianguo and said word by word: "You have to hope she gets better and better. Only when she gets better and better can she earn more and more money back. Do I still need to explain such a simple and easy-to-understand principle?"

Although Shen Li didn't want to keep guiding Wang Wang Ziyu to earn lots and lots of money for this man in front of her in the future.

But there was no other way; this man only recognized money. The important thing now was to first break free from his control, so she had to play right into his hands.

As for future matters, they could be dealt with later.

And after listening carefully to Shen Li's words, Li Li Jianguo actually took some of it in.

Thinking deeply for a moment, it seemed there was some truth to it.

But when he looked up, he showed a troubled expression: "But, but I've already promised others, and I've already signed the contract."

"Invalid, the contract is invalid!" Shen Li immediately perked up, and A-Pan also nodded in agreement from the side: "Right, the contract you signed is invalid. Wang Ziyu is an adult and possesses full capacity for civil conduct; signing on her behalf is invalid."

Shen Li looked at Li Li Jianguo and asked: "Unless you have a power of attorney from Wang Ziyu, one that has been notarized, it won't work. Do you have one?"

Li Li Jianguo shook his head.

He really didn't have one.

Shen Li suddenly breathed a sigh of relief: "That's fine then. You really can't let Wang Ziyu film short dramas; it will ruin her and block off her future path."