Now that you're a top star, can't you enjoy life a little?

Inside the teachers' office.

Director Wang was leaning back in his chair drinking tea when Jiang Rendong's words made him sit up straight, and his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

He wasn't some country bumpkin who'd never seen money before, but Jiang Rendong's extravagant spending still left him speechless.

Most importantly, the number "thirty million" came out of Jiang Rendong's mouth with utmost ease and calmness, without the slightest fluctuation in his tone.

If you didn't know better, you'd think she was talking about three thousand yuan.

Calming himself down, Director Wang put down his teacup. The gloom on his face from two minutes ago was gone, replaced by a faint smile.

"President Jiang, that's quite a generous gesture. Thirty million just to apologize to one of your artists. It seems Yu Huai is really important to your Star Dream."

Jiang Rendong's offer of such generous terms made him realize that he had indeed found the other party's weakness.

It seems that the initiative is in our own hands.

Director Wang picked up his teacup again, leaned back in his chair, and smiled without saying a word. He remained noncommittal about the conditions Jiang Rendong had proposed.

This is a clear statement: more money is required!

Jiang Rendong sat opposite him, dressed in a well-tailored black business suit, with a straight back and a slender figure.

Just sitting there, one can feel a sense of resilience, like a winter plum blossom blooming alone in the bleak winter.

Despite the disgusting greed displayed by Director Wang, she did not show any particular emotion.

"Fifty million."

Jiang Rendong opened and closed her red lips, giving a number in a clear voice, her tone still calm and composed, as if she were playing a Monopoly game, where the number was just a number, not the huge sum of money it represented.

Even someone as experienced as Director Wang couldn't help but smile with delight.

I guessed right!

With this money, his film, which had been stalled, could finally be made again!

However, before he could even get excited for two seconds, Jiang Rendong spoke again.

"But Director Wang, you seem to have misunderstood something. This money of mine is an investment in your film 'Years Like Songs,' not personal compensation to you."

"The Years Like Songs" is the new movie that Director Wang is currently filming. It has been in production for five years, but it has not yet been released.

This was also the most important reason why Feng Fu went to great lengths to trick Yu Huai into coming before the recording of "Let's Go": the movie, which has been filming for five years, is now short of actors.

Jiang Rendong's words stunned Director Wang.

Then, he sat up straight, slammed the teacup down on the table with a loud "bang," his voice filled with anger:

"You're playing me! My 'Years Like Songs' doesn't need your investment! Since you're not sincere, there's no need for us to continue this discussion!"

With that, he stood up angrily, "I'll give you one last piece of advice: let Yu Huai know what it means to respect his seniors in the future!"

"Of course, this is on the premise that he still has a future and the opportunity to stand in front of other senior figures in the entertainment industry."

After saying that, he strode forward.

step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Jiang Rendong, who was behind him, seemed to be stunned by his sudden outburst of anger. She sat there without moving or saying anything to stop him.

Four steps.

The footsteps disappeared.

When Jiang Rendong, whose face was as calm as still water, heard him stop, she couldn't help but smile slightly.

Her captivating smile vanished in less than half a second, her expression returning to normal, as if the smile had been merely an illusion created by her eyes.

With her thin red lips pursed, her clear voice accurately reached Director Wang's ears.

"Director Wang, your film 'Years Like Songs' needs investment."

This was a statement of affirmation, and Jiang Rendong's calm, lake-like voice held an unquestionable confidence.

"If my information is correct, your film crew has been shut down for nearly two months due to a lack of funds."

Upon hearing this, Director Wang, who was still playing a psychological game with her, was instantly struck dumb.

He turned his head abruptly, staring incredulously at her tall, straight back. "How could you...?"

Realizing he had misspoke, he quickly shut his mouth.

She's right. His film crew has indeed come to a standstill due to a lack of funds. And the funding gap is astronomical.

The number is so large that even if Jiang Rendong had just transferred all 50 million yuan to his personal account free of charge, it still wouldn't be enough to fill the gap.

Given Director Wang's current status in the entertainment industry, his illustrious resume, and numerous awards, it seems difficult to associate him with the word "lack of money."

But this counterintuitive thing is actually happening now.

High status, numerous awards, films full of artistry, shooting a single scene dozens of times, never compromising with commercial interests.

These are the common impressions that the public, including most people in the entertainment industry, have of Director Wang.

However, in the eyes of investors, the "golden" director Wang is a bottomless financial black hole, a destroyer of investors, and a bankruptcy-making machine.

The general public's impressions of him are all true, but they are all built on the pain of investors.

Since his debut film thirty years ago, Director Wang has produced a total of twelve films, ten of which have won awards.

He has won seven Best Director awards at major film festivals, "produced" twelve Best Actor/Actress awards, and countless other awards such as Best Original Score and Best Screenplay.

This is a string of incredible numbers, an achievement that most directors in the industry would look up to with awe.

But behind this string of dreamlike numbers, there is another set of numbers:

Three investors went bankrupt, seven films lost money, and three films made a small profit, but considering the time cost, it can be said that they only earned a meager living.

As for why there are two such disparate sets of figures, it's because of Director Wang's "pursuit of perfection".

His project was stretched too thin. Other directors could finish filming in a few months, produce a finished film in six months, and investors could see a return on their investment within a year.

However, Director Wang's time is two to three times that of the average director.

The longest record was seven years, during which the investors changed round after round.

Time is money, and Director Wang especially likes to hire big names, which means high salaries. The longer the shooting time, the more salaries are paid out.

As for renting a venue for hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving it unused for months until he finds the feeling he wants before using it, that's commonplace.

One investor who was badly burned once said something that has become widely circulated in the industry: "Only a fool would invest in Wang Yiyuan."

Let's get back to the main point.

When Jiang Rendong used top-secret information from who-knows-where to leave Director Wang speechless and regain the initiative, she also got up from her seat.

Looking at Director Wang, who stood there with a look of utter disbelief, Jiang Rendong continued in her calm tone:

"Director Wang, I not only know that your film crew has been suspended, but I also know that you currently have a funding gap of 80 million. And I can help you fill that gap."

"Of course, it's an investment in your film in the name of Star Dream."

Feeling overwhelmed by the aura of this young woman, Director Wang frowned, trying to regain some ground, "You seem to have me completely under your thumb, as if you're certain I'll accept your investment."

"You'll accept it," Jiang Rendong said. "Because you have no choice but me. If you could secure investment, you wouldn't have halted the production for two months, nor would you condescend to participate in a travel variety show that offers you no benefit whatsoever."

"You're really short on money right now."

Jiang Rendong was extremely beautiful, but Director Wang felt an intense aversion to her.

When she is alone, her emotions are always so calm and undisturbed.

That clear, crisp voice and articulated words put him in an extremely awkward situation.

He hated this feeling of being out of control.

Although he really wanted to refuse firmly, slam the door and leave, and show the other party his power, more practical issues forced him to lower his proud head.

"Can."

"I have one more condition."

Jiang Rendong did not feel smug or choose to let the opponent off the hook because of his opponent's surrender. Instead, he "let Yu Huai participate in 'Years Like Songs' and play an important role with a screen time no less than the third male lead."

Director Wang looked up angrily, "This is impossible!"

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