Chapter 191

Dai Xueling's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked back: "Jin Li has someone above her at Fang Fei; how come I didn't know?"

The assistant complained in her heart: In the entire company, who doesn't know that Jin Li's biggest backer is you, Dai Zong?

The assistant said with a smile: "I looked at the public account's rhetoric; they probably came for Jin Li and didn't want to offend us at Fang Fei. They didn't talk about the senior management's transfer in great detail."

Dai Xueling said calmly: "But this is ultimately the company's internal information, and I don't want it leaked."

She pondered for a while and said: "We should still give them a warning, tell those public accounts not to talk nonsense. The entertainment industry is the place where the most rumors spread; Fang Fei's reputation cannot have any small flaws."

The assistant immediately said: "Okay, I'll send lawyer letters to those public accounts right now!"

Dai Xueling asked with rare interest: "By the way, you said these reports were aimed at Jin Li; so who has Jin Li offended recently?"

Because of Jin Li's shooting, she suddenly eliminated two unstable factors, and she felt that she had caught Jin Li's good luck.

She didn't mind returning the favor.

The assistant hesitated and said: "Dai Zong, in the entertainment industry, whether it's male or female stars, everyone is a competitor. Today you splash dirty water on me, tomorrow I tear you apart—it's all too common. Maybe Jin Li didn't offend anyone; she just got in some people's way..."

Dai Xueling said lightly: "Speak plainly; don't think I don't know you love reading gossip."

The assistant immediately straightened her body, her attitude serious: "I think it's Li Xunfang."

Not being able to be serious for more than two seconds, the assistant looked left and right. Even though there were only the two of them in the office, she still wanted to confirm.

"Dai Zong, I occasionally hear the shareholders gossiping, saying that President Zhang secretly dated Li Xunfang a few years ago."

Dai Xueling let out a "heh," her eyes unreadable: "So that's the relationship between the two."

Her tone was unhurried, revealing a sense of depth: "I was wondering why Zhang Yi invites Li Xunfang every time Fang Fei has an event, and why he thinks so highly of this person. Tsk!"

The assistant lowered her head, her heart beating super fast, and she hurriedly left the office.

Yay, she heard another piece of gossip!

"Fang Fei's senior management being transferred—does it really have something to do with you?"

At Chenxi Entertainment.

The publicity department monitored a question related to Jin Li and hurriedly reported it to Sui Lingfang.

After all, Jin Li is now the face of Chenxi Entertainment.

She was in the past, she is now, and she definitely will be in the future!

Sui Lingfang didn't dawdle and asked her in the company cafeteria during lunch.

Jin Li was stunned when asked and was a bit blank: "How could I have such great influence?"

Seeing that she didn't seem to be faking it, Sui Lingfang also shook her head: "Yeah, when I saw the public account saying that about you, I was stunned too.

If you had such a strong backer at Fang Fei, why would we need to fight so hard to get advertisements with Li Xunfang!"

Jin Li asked: "Where did this news come from, and why are they dragging me into it?"

Sui Lingfang said "Hmm," "I was just about to tell you about this. These are gossip rumors circulating on public accounts. The content is often half-true and half-false; someone probably wants to promote an identity that isn't simple."

"Does it have any impact?"

Sui Lingfang pondered for a while and couldn't help but smile.

"Overall, there's no impact. The reason rumors are rumors is that they can't be spread on a large scale. Even if some people find out, they will only think your identity isn't simple.

As it happens, if some people in the industry find out about this news, they will be more cautious when dealing with you, and we can save ourselves a lot of trouble.

These messages actually want to point out that you are acting like a diva, but that's Fang Fei, a world-renowned brand; how could it be so easily influenced by a star to change people?"

Sui Lingfang laughed out loud.

"I'm afraid the person spreading this news behind the scenes has miscalculated!"

Her tone shifted, "Don't worry about these comments; Chenxi will handle any problems for you. Tomorrow I'll go to Tianding Entertainment with you."

Jin Li's eyes brightened slightly, "Is there a result on the investment?"

Sui Lingfang said meaningfully: "Yes, I will represent the company to sign the contract with Tianding tomorrow, and you will represent yourself."

She urged: "Is your money ready?"

Jin Li nodded and joked: "All the money I earned from my comeback in the past few months has been poured into the investment for 'Assassination.' If the investment fails, I'll become a pauper again."

Sui Lingfang waved her hand and said readily: "It's okay, I'll accompany you to go pay respects everywhere and change your luck."

Jin Li suddenly discovered that Fang Jie had probably been led into the pit by her.

Now, when it comes to paying respects to deities, she is even more proactive than herself.

Yesterday, she even suddenly asked her if she needed to perform any rituals or get a few deity statues if she were to pay respects to deities at home instead of going to a Daoist temple.

Jin Li was startled; was she about to evolve into a fanatical enthusiast?

She used the excuse "I'm not a professional, it's best not to mess around" to dispel Fang Jie's idea.

On the other side, after Sanyuetian finished a variety show, in the car, Guang Ge brought it up directly to Gu Cheng.

"I haven't arranged any announcements for you tomorrow morning. You can have a good rest. There have been many announcements lately, and everyone has worked hard. But Gu Cheng, you need to come to the company."

Chen Lin immediately shouted: "Guang Ge, you're biased; why are you only calling Orange to the company?"

Zhang Guang said calmly: "He's going to the company to sign an investment contract; why would you go to the company? Your monthly announcement fees are all deposited into your accounts."

Gu Cheng's eyes narrowed, "Has the company already decided?"

Zhang Guang said: "It's decided. Tomorrow Jin Li and her manager will come to sign the contract. Tianding will invest 20 million for a 20% stake, and Chenxi will invest 15 million for a 15% stake. Have you managed to get investment from others? You can distribute the proportions yourself."

Tianding and Chenxi together account for 35%, and Gu Cheng wants 50%, leaving only 15% to be distributed. I'm afraid that's not enough for those video websites to share.

Gu Cheng immediately thought of a method: "Hmm, I can manage it. Director Yan Jianqiao has brought in Aiyou Video; the video website is willing to invest 15 million for a 15% stake. As for who else wants to join, I can distribute a bit of my own share, as long as I ensure I'm the largest shareholder."

Zhang Guang's brows relaxed, "That works too; you should discuss it well with the director."

Gu Cheng calculated it in his heart: Jin Li wants 5%, the director wants 10%, and he holds 35%, which still makes him the largest shareholder and allows him to seize the right to speak.

And this way, the investment pressure won't be so great.

Although 50 million isn't a difficult task for him.

He has done some stock trading and investing over the years, and he doesn't even know how many times the amount in his hands has multiplied.

But in the entertainment industry, having money alone doesn't work.

It's a society of human relationships; people are the most important.

Money can solve 90% of problems, and for the remaining 10%, three parts depend on luck and seven parts depend on connections.

Yan Xingdong heard them discussing and said with some interest: "Orange, can I participate in the investment?"

Gu Cheng was greatly surprised: "You really want to invest? Didn't you think this drama was crossing the line and couldn't even be filmed before?"

Not only Yan Xingdong, but Luo Yi and Chen Lin had also mentioned wanting to invest before, but they mentioned it in front of Guang Ge, specifically to cheer him on.

If Tianding Entertainment wasn't willing to invest in Gu Cheng, Gu Cheng would still have the support of his brothers.

Yan Xingdong smiled: "At that time, I didn't think much of you wanting to film a TV drama or turn it into a movie. But if it's a web movie, I think there are a few ways to make it work. Seriously, can I join?"

Gu Cheng thought for a moment, "I can only give you 5% at most; no more."

Just as Yan Xingdong was about to speak, Chen Lin suddenly interrupted: "Okay, I'm with the captain."

Luo Yi coughed a few times, "And me too; I'm not poor either, don't save money for me!"

Yan Xingdong: "... Is there a possibility that I don't want to share the money with you guys at all?"

Chen Lin and Luo Yi wore similar smiles on their faces, "Captain, if there's money to be made, let's make it together."

Yan Xingdong sighed helplessly: "Forget it, share it if you want. It just so happens I'm going to the company tomorrow too, to talk to Jin Li about 'Leisurely Slow Life'."

The investment in "Assassination" was pushed forward very quickly.

In a large company, time is money; delaying efficiency in anything is no less than chronic suicide.

Since the decision to invest was made, Tianding Entertainment would also facilitate it as soon as possible.

For example, it was originally Gu Cheng urging Director Yan Jianqiao to change the script, but today it became Tianding Entertainment taking over, which allowed Gu Cheng to release some of his energy.

Jin Li was also in the conference room at Tianding Entertainment, signing the investment contract, and immediately transferred the money into a designated account via bank transfer.

Sui Lingfang, the representative of Chenxi Entertainment, also transferred the money immediately after signing the contract without delay.

After their contracts were signed, Jin Li and Fang Jie went to the lounge. After waiting for about half an hour, the members of Sanyuetian also walked in.

The first thing that rang out was Chen Lin's cheerful voice, "I actually invested in a drama too. This is simply unimaginable in the past. Am I transitioning from an artist to capital?"

Yan Xingdong poured cold water on him: "You might lose money."

Luo Yi smiled: "But we might also double our earnings!"

Gu Cheng emphasized again: "I won't guarantee your principal."

Chen Lin responded perfunctorily, "If you didn't think it was promising, you wouldn't invest 30 million. If you asked me to take out tens of millions, I definitely wouldn't dare, but following your lead to toss around a million or so is a small matter."

Jin Li was surprised: "You all invested?"

Gu Cheng winked at her, "No choice, seeing that I invested, they were itching to follow suit and invest a sum. The contracts they just signed are for that."

Jin Li smiled.

Yan Xingdong brought up the main point: "I won't waste your time. Let's keep it short. After the summer break, coming to October, 'Leisurely Slow Life' can also start airing again.

We plan to change from a weekly broadcast mode to a monthly broadcast mode, airing two episodes a month, which happens to finish one theme."

Jin Li calculated that the difference between monthly and weekly broadcasts isn't particularly large.

Weekly broadcast airs four episodes, finishing two themes.

Monthly broadcast airs two episodes, finishing one theme.

But just by cutting two episodes, their time for participating in announcements becomes more flexible; they only need to go out for filming three or four days a month.

It just so happens she has to join a crew for filming in November.

It's still possible to discuss with the director in advance to set aside three or four days each month.

Jin Li said readily: "No problem, I'll take this announcement. Have you told Pearl?"

Yan Xingdong said with some hesitation: "I contacted her manager, but her manager's attitude is a bit unclear. Maybe she doesn't want Qi Guan Mingzhu to participate in the 'Leisurely Slow Life' announcement anymore."

Chen Lin muttered in a low voice: "You should have done what I said and contacted Pearl Jie directly; why talk to her manager?"

Sui Lingfang didn't quite agree: "Xiao Lin, for work matters, it's better to ask the manager first. Maybe the artist doesn't want to take it but it's inconvenient to refuse?"

Chen Lin curled his lips: "Pearl Jie likes to join in the fun; I don't believe she's not interested. And this time it's just a monthly broadcast, so the time is freer."

Jin Li spoke up at this time: "Chen Lin is right; Pearl won't refuse. I know her. How about this, I'll find time to call her and ask, and then I'll contact you."

Yan Xingdong: "Okay!"

Once the topic reached this point, it was considered finished.

Jin Li and Sui Lingfang had nothing to do and were preparing to return to Chenxi Entertainment. Gu Cheng said at this time: "Do you want to try the cafeteria at Tianding Entertainment? The buffet recently changed a batch of dishes."

He looked at Jin Li, a faint smile flashing in his eyes, "I think you should like it. It just so happens I want to discuss the private tutor matter with you."

Jin Li was a bit tempted and couldn't help but look at Sui Lingfang.

Sui Lingfang looked at the two of them, a thought crossing her mind, but she wasn't quite sure.

She had felt before that Gu Cheng was interested in Jin Li; who else makes video calls to someone every day to study together?

But later she discovered that the two were really discussing study problems purely, which made her a bit uncertain—were they really two advanced students of learning?

However, now...

Sui Lingfang's mind turned many times, planning to observe further.

Jin Li is a mature artist and doesn't rely on fans for her livelihood, so she can give her more space.

Sui Lingfang said: "You stay and eat; I'll go back to the company first. The company's senior management is waiting for me to report back!"

Jin Li's eyes curved: "Okay."

Gu Cheng naturally came to Jin Li's side, looked down at his watch, and talked to her in a low voice.

"There's still an hour until mealtime; why not go try the AR games first? The company recently introduced a batch, and there are some fun mini-games that are quite interesting."

Jin Li asked curiously: "Is it useful for learning?"

Gu Cheng said without hesitation: "Useful. You have to calculate the landing point; people who are bad at math can never hit the target, and you can't rely on feeling."

Chen Lin:...

Felt like he was silently stabbed.

Jin Li chatted with Gu Cheng as they walked, "Then let's go play."

Seeing that Chen Lin was also going to follow, Yan Xingdong and Luo Yi immediately stopped him.

Yan Xingdong said: "I want to hear how your song practice is going. We're having a concert next year, so don't drag us down!"

Chen Lin:?

You're planning for next year's matters this year?

Luo Yi also felt it was outrageous.

He put his arm around Chen Lin and said: "Don't worry about the captain; come help me break down a dance. I'm not familiar with tomorrow's dance yet."

Zhang Yi called Li Xunfang and asked, suppressing his irritability: "Did you buy black material for Jin Li?"

Li Xunfang was quite happy to receive his call, but upon being questioned like this, her brows couldn't help but furrow.

"No, why are you asking me that?"

It's very common for rivals to buy black material to smear each other in the entertainment industry, but if they aren't caught, no one will admit it.

Even if they are caught, they will deny it to the death.

Zhang Yi said: "Put away those little thoughts of yours; you can't hide it from Fang Fei. Keep a low profile during this time and don't stare at Jin Li anymore."

Li Xunfang said with some grievance: "I'm not staring at her; don't always splash dirty water on me!"

Zhang Yi said with a headache: "Fine, you're not staring at her; it's me who misunderstood you. I still have a lot of things to do at the company, so I won't talk to you anymore!"

Zhang Yi ultimately didn't say that Dai Xueling had specifically called to warn him.

Even though Dai Xueling also took advantage of the recent gossip to make an issue of it, pushing it onto him and adding a lot of unnecessary workload for him.

However, although Zhang Yi didn't say it, Li Xunfang felt it.

After she hung up the phone, she turned to dial Zhao Rui's number.

"Rui Jie, the gossip spread by the public accounts can stop now; let's keep a low profile recently."

Zhao Rui responded, "Xunfang, the director of 'A Match Made in Heaven' called me, wanting to communicate with you about the time to join the crew. When do you think you can go?"

"A Match Made in Heaven" is the second costume drama Li Xunfang signed; the first costume drama was called "Embroidered Uniform Guard." Both of these are big-heroine revenge dramas, supplemented by emotional lines.

Li Xunfang said with some dissatisfaction: "'Embroidered Uniform Guard' hasn't even finished filming yet; how would I know when I'll be free? Even if I'm free, I have to wait until next year!"

Zhao Rui: "They are asking for an approximate month."

Li Xunfang said casually: "Then April next year. It just so happens to be April, May, and June, or I can finish filming in a shorter time, and July and August are the summer break slots, so I can still come out to run announcements."

After Zhao Rui hung up the phone, she replied to the "A Match Made in Heaven" crew with an approximate month.

The director said with great difficulty: "May I ask if the time can be a bit earlier?"

It's not that he doesn't want to film in April, but the advertising sponsors are already a bit impatient and want to withdraw their capital!

If it drags on until April next year, this drama will definitely blow up!