star of the peninsula

Chapter 1147 Big Appetite

Unlike the calmness inside C headquarters, Jin Xiangqi's signing with C headquarters caused a big stir outside.

It is understandable. After all, Jin Xiangqi is not a small role among the younger generation of actors. It is normal for everyone to express envy or jealousy and make a fuss.

"Good afternoon, what would you like me to call you?"

Chen Chen met Jin Xiangqi in person at noon.

"President, just call me by my name." Jin Xiangqi sat down opposite Chen Chen and looked at his new president curiously. "You really look very young. You are basically the same as the one I saw on TV before."

"I'm afraid that's a little bit against your will, right?" Chen Chen joked, "I used to have makeup done when I was on TV. If there's no difference between me and now, then the skill level of the staff who did my makeup is questionable."

"But have you ever seen me on TV before?" Chen Chen asked curiously.

"You were active in 1516, so of course I saw you." Jin Xiangqi said with a smile, "At that time, few junior high school students could escape your song "Love Scenery", and those who had fantasies about love could definitely not avoid you and Irene's "We Got Married"."

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. Once I talk about it, I always have embarrassing scenes in my mind." Chen Chen waved his hands and changed the subject. "Have you ever known about C headquarters before?"

"It's impossible not to know!" Jin Xiangqi was instantly excited. "Miracle Entertainment has almost swept the TV drama section of the Baeksang Arts Awards in the past two years. As an actor, how can I not pay attention to it?!"

"I'm afraid it won't work this year." Chen Chen sighed slightly, "This year, I think only The Penthouse can get two minor awards. There are too many strong competitors."

"You are a little too greedy." Jin Xiangqi was somewhat amused by Chen Chen, and said with a pursed mouth: "South Korea produces so many film and television works every year. It is already a very outstanding thing that a certain element of a work can be recognized as the best among so many competitors."

"Besides, it's not a good thing for the entire industry to have C headquarters' works constantly snatch away various awards. That would greatly reduce the vitality of the industry and slow down its progress. Even though I'm now a contracted employee of C headquarters, I still don't want that to happen."

"What's more, C headquarters still has an advantage in this year's Baeksang Awards." Jin Xiangqi said with a smile: "In addition to the TV series "The Penthouse", there is also "The Human Classroom". This year, C headquarters also has a very good movie "Samjin Group English TOEIC Class" which will participate in the film section. The overall style remains unchanged."

"So among the three works you mentioned just now." Chen Chen's eyes moved slightly, "are there any types you like?"

"An actor cannot have his own preferences, otherwise he will lose a lot of roles." Jin Xiangqi is very ambitious, "I like every type and want to try them all!"

Jin Xiangqi was very "hungry". For her, who had not had any good food since the end of 2018, the three works she had just named were what she longed for.

She hasn't come across a work that could compete for an award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for more than two years, and now she really wants to get her hands on one, even if it's just to touch it.

"Very good, I like this look very much." Chen Chen took out a script from the drawer and pushed it in front of her, saying with a smile: "It seems that I don't have to worry about whether the gift I prepared is to your liking. You have a big appetite and eat everything."

"You actually prepared a gift for me!" Jin Xiangqi stood up suddenly and bowed to Chen Chen vigorously, "Thank you so much!"

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me. You haven't put the gift in your arms yet." Chen Chen motioned her to sit down. "Take a look at the script. It's a good thing I got from Netflix."

The name of the script is "That Year, Our Summer", which is a TV series that has received a lot of praise online.

If Jin Xiangqi is willing to accept, she will replace Jin Duomei's position as the beautiful heroine.

"It's something for young people on the Internet to watch. Don't hold out any hope for the TV station's ratings." Chen Chen gave a heads-up in advance.

"..."

Jin Xiangqi did not reply, but just looked at the script attentively.

"The script is very good, and it gives me a good feeling." Jin Xiangqi put the script in his arms and stood up and bowed to Chen Chen, "Thank you for the gift, President. I like it very much!"

"Okay, then I'll help you get the leading lady." Chen Chen smiled and asked, "Do you have your own agent? Or is Minister Ma in charge personally?"

"Director Pei is in charge of this aspect of my work." Jin Xiangqi replied.

Oh yes, Bae Yong Joon’s cousin is also here, and he is in charge of the frontline work.

"OK, then you can wait for Director Pei's news. You can also discuss your views on this TV series with Director Pei." Chen Chen also stood up. "Of course, you can chat with me if you want. I'm usually free."

"So that's all we have to say today?" Chen Chen took the initiative to extend his hand. "I wish us a pleasant cooperation in the future."

“It will definitely be fun!”

Jin Xiangqi stretched out his hand and shook hands with Chen Chen vigorously.

"..."

After watching Jin Xiangqi leave the office, Chen Chen sat in his seat for a while to digest the information in his head.

Jin Xiangqi is one of the leading actors in "Along with the Gods". If Chen Chen contacts her, some information will inevitably emerge.

"Hey, it turns out there is such a bad fate."

After Chen Chen grasped a certain point, he couldn't help but laugh because it was such a coincidence.

Didn’t Chen Chen make a movie called “Revenge Note” for Shirley at the beginning? But because of the intervention of C headquarters, all the actors in the movie were messed up.

Zhao Yixian was one of the victims and later came under the command of Chen Chen of C headquarters.

Then Chen Chen came into contact with Jin Xiangqi today. Haha, I didn’t expect that Jin Xiangqi “originally” was supposed to appear in “Revenge Note”, but the opportunity was ruined by C headquarters!

This world is so interesting.

And you, Jin Damei, you didn't let me succeed and hurt me so badly. Now your TV series is over, right?!

Hahaha, Chen Chen knew that he shouldn’t laugh, but he couldn’t suppress his secret joy at all, he couldn’t bear it!
Well. After giving Suzy a copy of "My Name" and Kim Hyang-ki a copy of "That Year, Our Summer", Chen Chen still has several scripts to use.

Let’s not talk about “Twenty-Five, Twenty-One” which is currently being revised. The script of “Women in the Alcoholic City” has been completed and is now in Chen Chen’s drawer.

It’s just that “Women of the Alcoholic City” doesn’t bring much bonus to the actors under C Headquarters, so Chen Chen plans to keep the original cast, but the production company will be changed to C Headquarters.

In addition to this, Chen Chen also has a good thing he got from TVN TV station, "Soft Cells".

Chen Chen has some impression of the TV series adapted from comics.

Chen Chen didn't know the specific results, but he knew that as long as he had an impression of it, it would definitely not be bad.

TVN TV station also said that Chen Chen can choose any role in "Soft Cells" except the female lead.

The female lead absolutely cannot be changed because they want Kim Go-eun to play the role, and Chen Chen is not confident that his own actors can do better than Kim Go-eun.

"Give Xu Xian a rub? I've been neglecting Xu Xian a lot lately."

"Or, leave it to Shin Se Kyung. She is very suitable for playing other female roles in the film and can play a super beautiful loser."

"Uh"

"Forget it, forget it. Let's find a good TV series for Xu Xian. We can't let a child who is too obedient suffer." After thinking it over in his mind, he found that all the scripts were taken, which was not bad.

"Call your senior Jiyeon over here."

Chen Chen said to Jin Liuran.

"..."

Jin Liuran picked up the internal phone and operated it quickly. Soon Zhiyan appeared in the president's office.

"Take these and look at them first." Chen Chen put the three scripts of "My Name", "That Year, Our Summer" and "Women in the Drunkard City" on the table. "Pick any character you like and tell me. This will be your reward."

"If I don't like it, there will be other opportunities later." Chen Chen added: "I will communicate with TVN again, and I will also try to get roles from MBC and SBS."

TVN must have some good stuff hidden. Chen Chen was obviously not satisfied with the supporting role in "Yume's Cells", so he planned to put some pressure on TVN and then go through their pile of scripts again.

There is nothing much to say about MBC and SBS. SBS is still broadcasting "The Penthouse 2", so they will not refuse Chen Chen's request. As for MBC, their consistent good relationship gives Chen Chen the confidence to ask them what they want.

To be honest, whether it is the cable TV station TVN or the two wireless TV giants MBC and SBS, they all like Chen Chen to choose scripts from them. After all, who doesn't want to get the affirmation of President Chen of C Headquarters?

The script chosen by you, Mr. Chen, must be good, and my TV station will work harder in production.

"I'll take a close look, don't worry."

Park Ji-yeon couldn't contain her excitement and quickly put away all the scripts.

"Actually, you can pick three." Chen Chen tilted his head and glanced at Jin Liuran. "It will take some time for this little guy to take your place. It's likely that he will let you go only after the three roles expire."

"Okay, I understand." Park Ji-yeon was delighted. "Actually, I'm not in a hurry to leave C headquarters. You can always order me around."

"I won't be polite with you." Chen Chen waved his hand, "Go read the script. The task of writing three books together is not easy. We also have to pick out the roles."

"Okay, Mr. President."

Park Ji-yeon bowed and slowly left.

"Ji-yeon is not an artist from C headquarters. The role she was given is the compensation I promised to give her." Chen Chen explained to Jin Liuran because he suddenly remembered that he had not told this girl yet.

"I know." Jin Liuran said with a smile: "Although the president didn't say it, Jiyeon told me."

"Oh?" Chen Chen asked curiously, "What else did she say to you?"

"Jiyeon said I was the real assistant and she was just a replacement, and asked me to work harder." Jin Liuran replied, "The rest is just the president's personality and so on."

"Hahaha, how did Jiyeon describe my personality?" Chen Chen asked with a smile.

"They say the president has a very good temper and rarely gets angry. He also always leaves room for maneuvers and never makes people feel pressed for time." Jin Liuran thought for a moment and said a few things, "Also, he is humorous and never treats his employees as subordinates, always treating them equally."

"It seems like none of them are right, but it also seems like a few of them are right." Chen Chen touched his chin and felt that there was nothing to worry about. "Forget it, there's no point in worrying about this. Just write a few more emails using my email address."

The content of this job is naturally to request scripts from three TV stations, which can be regarded as a midterm exam to consolidate Jin Liuran's ability to send emails.

"..."

"Okay, I understand. Let him in."

When Chen Chen was teaching the junior assistant how to write an essay, the senior assistant said that someone from iHQ had arrived.

……

The door was closed, the conversation began, and the situation was understood quickly.

The general meaning is that D'live's acquisition of more than 50 shares of iHQ has been settled for a month, and now D'live hopes that iHQ will sell off the useless things in its hands.

Yes, iHQ couldn’t survive at the end of last year and sold itself.

D'live is a live streaming platform in the United States, so what it considers useless is the shares of Cube Entertainment.

Cube Entertainment neither listened to them, nor provided them with any help, nor did it generate any revenue for them, so D'live asked iHQ to sell it.

However, the price is not low.

Cube Entertainment seems to be thriving, and the value of the company's shares will definitely not be low.

But Chen Chen couldn't refuse. This opportunity might only come once, and if he missed it, he would never get it again.

Bought!

Chen Chen responded that it would take some time to raise the money and he hoped that the other party could wait.

The other party was very reasonable and gave a month. If it was longer, they would consider adding others to the customer list.

A little troublesome.

After sitting on the chair for a while, Chen Chen decided to call Hong Shengcheng and Jin Shidai over.

……

"iHQ plans to sell all the remaining shares to me. What do you think?"

Chen Chen threw the question on the table, which immediately changed Hong Shengcheng's expression.

"They still have nearly thirty shares in their hands. Are they going to sell all of them?!" Hong Shengcheng couldn't help but repeat it, his face full of disbelief.

"Well, I'm selling them in packages. I don't intend to sell them separately. And..." Chen Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "I think the other party will only give me this one chance. His words are full of hints that I won't be able to wait any longer."

"We have to buy it!" Jin Shidai spoke first. "It's very dangerous to have 30 shares floating around out there. Now that we have a chance to get them back, we have to do it!"

"That's what I meant, but..." Hong Shengcheng glanced at Chen Chen and whispered, "Can C headquarters come up with that much money?"

They had just bought two buildings and started renovating them. It was obvious that the assets of C headquarters and the president, Mr. Chen, had been drained.

"I can't afford it." Chen Chen pursed his lips. "40 billion won is such a huge sum of money. C headquarters definitely doesn't have it."

……

(End of this chapter)