Chapter 128: This older sister is my female lead—I'm going all in!

It's no wonder investors look down on Jiang Cheng.

He's simply too young; there are plenty of young people his age who can write scripts.

But in the industry, how many truly good films are actually written by such youngsters?

Can we say there isn't a single one?

Scripts that become big hits are almost always the crystallized result of experience.

This differs from novels or other media; even a hot novel needs to be adapted by a seasoned screenwriter to achieve that audience‑grabbing effect on the big screen.

Yet looking at Jiang Cheng, with his youthful face, they just can't see him as someone possessing such skill!

Wang Weiqiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, let's take a look first."

The investors present, hearing Wang Weiqiang say that, could only give him face and quietly watch Jiang Cheng.

However, judging by their demeanor, many had been sitting upright earlier, but now they all leaned back in their chairs.

Jiang Cheng plugged the USB drive into the computer.

Then his script was quickly projected onto the screen.

Someone pulled out their phone and started checking unread messages.

Someone opened a short‑video platform, pretending to be busy, but was actually just boredly scrolling through short videos.

Ma Hao had a blackened face, his expression somewhat unnatural; he knew he had lost, lost to Zheng Hao.

But seeing Wang Qiangwei still let a youngster take the stage,

his face grew even darker, feeling that today he and this youngster had both been summoned by Wang Qiangwei just to serve as foil for Zheng Le.

It's impossible for this youngster's script to surpass Zheng Le's.

He had also carefully examined Zheng Le's script, and it was indeed very steady.

Unless the youngster's script breaks from the old formula and innovates, but how could innovation possibly beat the wuxia script he has in hand?

Even he would lose, let alone this youngster.

At that moment, some people present suddenly caught a whiff of a faint fragrance, different from the perfume they had just smelled nearby.

It was light, yet alluring.

A gentle sniff made them feel refreshed and clear‑headed, with a faint ache in the heart.

Unconsciously, they lifted their heads and looked left and right.

But they noticed that the people opposite were staring at their backs, so they turned around.

Whoa!

Is this a new actor from the crew?

Is he the next superstar Liu Qiangwei is trying to promote?

Their gazes suddenly narrowed.

Indeed, standing behind them was Su Manyao; seeing Jiang Cheng open his script, she put down her barbecue, walked over, stood behind the crowd, and also wanted to see what his script was like.

But just by standing there with her aura,

all the investors were dumbfounded.

They, after all, count as the capital behind this circle and are quite aware of its dynamics, yet seeing Su Manyao's face they couldn't recall which star she was!

But if she isn't a star, that's even more impossible!

Appearing in Wang Qiangwei's crew, she's likely an actress; but judging by her looks and demeanor, if she were an actress, even a single role would surely make her famous for her beauty and figure.

But at present, they have no impression of this woman whatsoever.

All they can say is that she's just been discovered by Wang Qiangwei!

In fact, their failure to recognize Su Manyao is also related to her philosophy.

If we truly count her as capital within the circle, her status is far higher than theirs.

However, Su Manyao isn't a grassroots entrepreneur; when she entered the entertainment industry, she brought a huge sum of family capital with her.

In the company's subsequent operations, Su Manyao devoted most of her energy to internal management and coordination—in other words, she worked behind the scenes.

She has almost never personally taken the field herself.

Her philosophy is simple: having spent so much money to start a company, if anything still requires the boss to roll up his sleeves, the company can't grow big and won't be far from bankruptcy.

Thus, few in the same industry can recognize her; mostly only people inside the company know her.

Wang Qiangwei saw Su Manyao arrive, his eyes flickered slightly, and he calmly glanced at Jiang Cheng.

Su Manyao is his boss, but he had previously received notice to pretend not to know her. "The title of my drama is just the two simple words 'God of Gambling'; the content is also very simple, the core being to embody the temperament of the God of Gambling—a gratifying drama."

"It has no deep meaning, nor does it aim to educate anyone; it's just one simple word: gratifying!"

After Jiang Cheng's opening remarks, the investors' attention was unconsciously drawn over.

If Jiang Cheng had opened by saying his script was profound and a deeply meaningful story,

the investors really wouldn't be interested; they'd rather look at the beautiful woman behind them.

But Jiang Cheng's few words hit them right in the heart.

No deep meaning, no educational purpose—just one word: gratifying!

This fits the image they have of Jiang Cheng.

They thought this kid's words were refreshingly direct.

So let's see how his 'gratifying' plays out!

Su Manyao stood there with arms crossed, a faint smile playing at the corners of her mouth, her eyes flashing briefly.

!

Originally she had thought that the film Jiang Cheng brought out would be the kind that desperately tries to convey profound meaning—a literary piece.

Because most young people, especially someone like Jiang Cheng who looks refined and literary,

My favorite thing to do is, when my realm is lacking, to feign illness just to make up the numbers.

Affected and pretentious, they always try to seem profound, to show how extraordinary they are.

But I never expected that Jiang Cheng's opening would be summed up in just one sentence:

"I'm shallow; I just want my work to let the audience have a shallow, enjoyable time!"

This runs contrary to Su Manyao's view.

Originally she thought that no matter what script Jiang Cheng came up with, she would have Wang Qiangwei use the company's resources to back it.

But now she is also curious.

What's the point of this script?

Then Jiang Cheng began to explain the highlights of this drama!

The highlight is very direct: it's God of Gambling Gao Jin, putting on airs the whole way through.

At first, it's a scheming plot; the audience knows Gao Jin's identity, but Gao Jin has amnesia.

He appears foolish, yet he shows off his supreme skill!

The investors sat there, listening to Jiang Cheng speak.

They were all itching inside, eager to know how Gao Jing's aura would be after she regains her memory and returns to her true identity as the God of Gambling.

Then they just quietly listened until Jiang Cheng finished speaking.

In the end, Gao Jin pushed his pretentiousness to the max.

Then the show ended.

So enjoyable!

A man ought to be like this!

"I've invested! Can I get to play Gao Jin?"

An investor, a balding middle-aged man, slapped the table, stood up, and spoke excitedly!

He had a somewhat vigorous appearance, but his bald, oily shiny head was overly conspicuous.

After saying that, he felt it wasn't satisfying enough; his head flushed, and he pointed at Su Manyao.

"This beautiful lady will be my female lead; I'm investing!"

"I'm going all in, betting everything!"

Jiang Cheng: "Get lost, you bastard!"

(End of chapter)