Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: You're a Director, But You're a Casanova?

"The Colombian side is keeping a close eye on this project."

"The list of all actors has been submitted and the legal procedures have been completed, and the contracts have been stamped."

There's no turning back now.

Zhou Xingxing picked up his teacup and raised it slightly towards Liu Yuehua.

"I'm so sorry, Director Liu."

"I appreciate your kind offer, and I hope we can cooperate again next time."

Click~

Liu Shishi felt as if something inside her had shattered.

For the past few months, she has been eating the worst boxed lunches and playing the most minor roles on various film sets in Hong Kong.

He endured scolding and humiliation every day just so he could have the opportunity to show himself to Liu Yuehua and prove that he was no worse than anyone else.

When she was pushed out, she felt as if she had already touched the doorknob left by God.

But the door was welded shut the next second.

Liu Shishi lowered her head, bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes, but she dared not let them fall.

Seeing Liu Shishi's aggrieved expression, Tang Yan lowered her head and continued peeling shrimp, a secret smile playing on her lips.

Liu Yifei also picked up her chopsticks and considerately placed a piece of fish on Liu Yuehua's plate.

"Brother Yuehua~ It's okay."

"Shishi is still young, there will be other opportunities in the future, don't be sad."

Three women in one drama, seemingly calm on the surface, but actually turbulent undercurrents are brewing beneath.

After Zhou Xingxing rejected him outright, Liu Yuehua, who should have felt humiliated, showed no embarrassment whatsoever.

The contract has been stamped and the legal process has been completed, so there's no room for negotiation, right?

Liu Yuehua sneered inwardly.

Huang Shengyi is a notoriously restless person. For money and fame, he secretly accepted the cover of a men's magazine with explicit content behind the back of Stephen Chow's company, eventually leading to a lawsuit with Star Overseas, causing a huge uproar.

"It's alright." Liu Yuehua picked up his wine glass and clinked it with Zhou Xingxing's.

"Stephen Chow is right. The contract has already been signed, so it's indeed not easy to handle."

"I apologize for being so abrupt. Let's eat."

Liu Yuehua tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Since that senior student surnamed Huang is a landmine that's about to explode, I don't mind personally lighting the fuse for her in advance.

When she was exposed for breach of contract, kicked out of Xinghui Company, and even faced huge compensation claims.

Stephen Chow's multi-million dollar film project is facing a crisis of suspension.

By then, Liu Yuehua, who dragged Liu Shishi to the rescue, would no longer be begging on his knees.

He's a living bodhisattva who offers help in times of need; he wants to earn money while maintaining his integrity.

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The atmosphere at the preparation base for the film "Kung Fu Hustle" was oppressive and hierarchical.

Liu Yuehua stood in the corner, watching Huang Shengyi being surrounded by a group of assistants and makeup artists in the distance.

He was no stranger to this woman.

Several months ago, when he went to Teacher Cui for help, he happened to meet this senior sister.

At that time, she had just been spotted by Stephen Chow and was planning to ask for leave to come to Hong Kong to film a movie.

Although she pretended to be well-behaved in front of Teacher Cui, the eager desire for money and fame in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Outsiders may not know, but as someone who has been through a rebirth, I know that Xinghui Company is notoriously stingy, offering only a pittance as a base salary on full-contract agreements.

For a "Star Girl" who has been elevated to a pedestal, this is worse than death.

This is a weakness of human nature. As long as there is a weakness, it can be exploited.

"Brother Yuehua, that female lead has such a bad temper! She just made the production assistant cry because her lemonade didn't have ice in it."

Liu Shishi walked over carrying a box of roast duck rice, the kind only extras could afford, and muttered to herself.

It's good that you have such a good temper. If you don't have a good temper, how could you ruin your own career?

To snatch this role away from everyone without them noticing, you have to offer her a condition she absolutely cannot refuse.

However, Liu Yuehua cannot handle this matter personally, nor can he use the same methods he used in Taiwan.

Stephen Chow is a naturally suspicious and shrewd person.

If two major events in the entertainment industry occur in the short term and both involve channels in Taiwan, Stephen Chow's radar will definitely lock onto him, and he'll need to find a foreign scapegoat who is completely unrelated but has enough influence.

Liu Yuehua took out his Nokia and made a call.

On the other end of the phone was Lee Yoon-ah, a wealthy young lady who was shopping for groceries on the street.

"Hello, Director Liu? I'm buying a watermelon right now. The watermelons here are so cheap! I've never had such cheap watermelons when I was in school."

Liu Yuehua didn't expose her pretentious stereotype, and solemnly said to her, "Ms. Li, I would like to ask you for a favor."

"What kind of help are you in? Just tell me."

"You must still have some friends in South Korea, right?"

There was a moment of hesitation on the other end of the phone.

"Yes, I also have some friends and family."

"I have a sure-fire business opportunity that's guaranteed to make you money. Would you be interested?"

"Since your card has been frozen, I can invest some money in you to register a fashion media company in Seoul."

"Then find a well-known media magazine and send a photo shoot invitation to a female celebrity who has just debuted in mainland China."

"Can this make money?" Lee Yoon-ah asked, somewhat doubtful.

"Not only can you make money, but you can also become famous overnight," Liu Yuehua said, making grand promises with ease.

"You don't need to do it yourself; just find a few people to handle it."

"You can choose a name that closely resembles the magazine. For example, if there's a men's magazine, you could name it 'Men's Disguise' or 'Pretending to be a Man.'"

"Anyway, it's all in Korean, so she can't understand it. She probably thinks it's a subsidiary publication."

"The contract will stipulate that she must shoot a revealing and sexy lingerie cover."

"It sounds so ordinary. There are at least 800 to 1000 female models in Seoul every day trying to become famous through this kind of channel. Why am I the one who can become so popular and make so much money?"

"Ordinary female models certainly won't make much money, but what if you were the female lead in Stephen Chow's new movie?"

"Moreover, his female lead is known for her pure and innocent image. Once such contrasting photos are released, it will cause a sensation not only in Seoul but throughout Asia."

Lee Yoon-ah, a rich girl born with a silver spoon in her mouth, was worried about how to prove herself to her family so that she could escape the troubles of an arranged marriage. When she heard that there was a project that could sell so well, her eyes lit up and she immediately agreed.

"So that's how it is. When Stephen Chow rejected you last night, were you already planning to mess with her?"

"I knew you were so cunning at such a young age. You didn't even look sad when you were rejected."

"It's a pity for Shishi. She was sad all night last night, and Yifei and I had to comfort her for a long time."

"People can't have it too easy. This is a good opportunity for her to grow. After all, it's a big role, and it's hard to guarantee that we can handle it. Ms. Li, I'll have to trouble you this time."

"No problem, consider it my rent."

After hanging up the phone, Lee Yoon-ah immediately called her sister.

"Hey? Second sister, where are you?"

"Oh, it's Yin Xin? Are you still in Hong Kong? I'm alone in the office right now. When are you planning to come back?"

"Let's not talk about going back for now."

"I understand now. Without economic independence, one cannot be truly independent in personality. I will still be controlled by my father and brother when I go back."

"By the way, don't tell my older sister. It's all her fault for blocking the road."

"I understand. I've suspended your card, brother. I'll transfer some money to you first."

"No need, Second Sister. I have a great way to make money. Isn't your husband at the newspaper? Could you do me a small favor?"