The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"Mr. Wang!"

Zhang Lai is a relatively well-known director in the industry, but he still has to be cautious when dealing with big investors.

"sit!"

Wang Mingliang looked at Zhang Lai in front of him, sat down, and casually said something.

"That's how it is..."

After Zhang Lai sat down, Wang Mingliang briefly explained the situation.

"This film is one that General Manager Lin has been paying close attention to."

As Wang Mingliang spoke, he adjusted his glasses and looked at the other person, continuing, "I wonder if Director Zhang would be willing to direct this film?"

"I'm willing, of course I'm willing."

Zhang Lai's double affirmation in his answer was enough to demonstrate his eagerness.

"However, there is one condition."

Wang Mingliang said, "If Director Zhang wants to make this movie, he needs to sign a contract with Kyoto first."

……

"Old Zhang, you're back!"

Xiao Songjia spent a day rearranging the house, preparing for Zhang Lai's return.

"What's wrong with you?"

Zhang Li pushed open the door, only to find that the room had changed drastically. A tablecloth had been placed on the table, and even candles were placed in the middle of the table.

"A candlelight dinner..."

With a smile on her face, Xiao Songjia stepped forward and took Zhang Lai's arm: "We haven't been this romantic in a long time."

Looking at Song Jia's bright smile, Zhang Lai felt a warmth in his heart.

He got together with Xiao Songjia because of her youth and vitality; being with her made Zhang Lai feel much younger.

"Ta-da! The steak's here..."

After helping Zhang Lai sit down at the table, Xiao Songjia turned around and went to the kitchen to bring out the steak and red wine that had been prepared in advance.

The candlelight dinner lasted for more than an hour.

"By the way, Lao Zhang, how did your meeting at Beijing Film Studio go today?"

After finishing their meal, Xiao Songjia nestled in Zhang Lai's arms and suddenly asked a question.

"Just open your briefcase and you'll see."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lai smiled and looked at the briefcase beside him.

Xiao Songjia's heart stirred, and after picking up his briefcase, he took out a document from it.

"Director's contract?"

Looking at the title on the document, Xiao Songjia turned to look at Zhang Lai with a puzzled expression.

Weren't they going to discuss a movie project?

"Take a look."

Upon hearing this, Song Jia glanced at the document and then looked at Zhang Lai in surprise: "Old Zhang, you signed with Kyoto?"

It is common knowledge that directors who can sign with Kyoto Studios are all well-known directors in the industry.

More importantly, signing a contract with Kyoto does not mean that you are "sold" to Kyoto. As long as you complete the company's projects, you can also privately contact other projects.

In short, directors who can sign with Kyoto Studios are now established figures with works and a reputation in the industry.

"A TV date?"

Xiao Songjia was initially quite happy, but she was somewhat disappointed when she saw that Zhang Lai had signed a television contract with Kyoto.

Weren't they supposed to be discussing a movie? How come they ended up signing a long-term contract for a TV series?

Moreover, it's an eight-year contract.

Eight years is a long contract for an actor, let alone for a director.

"President Wang said that as long as the movie does well, it will be converted into a film contract." Zhang Lai looked at Xiao Song Jia and gave a brief explanation.

Currently, this is still a test for Zhang Lai. If he has the ability, he will switch to a film contract. If the film's performance is not ideal, he will then be offered a television series contract.

"Did you get the movie?"

Xiao Songjia's eyes lit up.

"We got it!"

Zhang Lai nodded as he spoke, then looked at Xiao Song Jia: "I probably won't have time to spend with you during this period; I need to work on perfecting the script..."

For the Three Kingdoms IP, the first film is of paramount importance.

It requires investigation from various aspects, such as historical documents, local customs, etc. There is too much to prepare for a historical film.

He is also responsible for following up on the script.

He's really going all out for this movie. If it succeeds, he'll be able to establish himself in the film industry.

"Okay, I understand!"

As Xiao Song Jia spoke, she nestled in Zhang Lai's arms and nodded, then suddenly said, "How about we get married first?"

"marry?"

Zhang Lai looked at Xiao Song Jia in surprise: "You agreed?"

In the morning, when he discussed this issue with her, Xiao Songjia declined the suggestion, citing her career as the reason.

"yes!"

Xiao Songjia nestled in Zhang Lai's arms, curling her fingers as she said, "This morning I was thinking that we need to work hard together to run this family, so I didn't want to neglect my career. But things are different now..."

"Now that you've signed with Kyoto, it's not important whether I develop my career or not. But you have to work hard, our family is counting on you..."

Song Jia has thought it through very clearly.

Currently, Kyoto Entertainment Films has only three directors under contract: Ning Hao, Shen Ao, and Xu Ke.

Xu Ke goes without saying; Xu Laoguai's name became popular again after "Painted Skin." Shen Ao was originally Lin Bufan's assistant director, and Ning Hao was also discovered by Lin Bufan.

These three people, without exception, all share a common trait: they are directors of the "hundred-million-yuan club".

Song Jia is also taking a gamble. She's betting that Zhang Lai will succeed. If he does, he'll become a film director, and with Kyoto's backing, he won't have to worry about resources in the future.

At that time, countless women in the entertainment industry will flock to him.

There are countless women younger and prettier than her, and even more adept at social maneuvering.

How she rose to power in the first place is something others may not know, but doesn't she know herself?

Therefore, at this time, the most important thing is to keep him firmly in our own hands, betting that Zhang Lai will succeed, and it doesn't matter if he fails.

There are plenty of divorces in the industry, so one more won't make a difference. But if she wins, things will be different.

It's worth the gamble.

……

Lin Bufan was unaware of Zhang Lai and Xiao Songjia's affair, but even if he had known, it wouldn't have been any of his business, and he had no interest in meddling in other people's affairs.

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Looking at the white, round energy pill in his hand, Lin Bufan took out a wooden box, put it inside, and then placed it in his dimensional space.

It would be such a waste to just use up the energy pills you get from checking in every day.

Lin Bufan had already had a thousand identical, exquisite and beautiful wooden boxes made, each carved with intricate patterns.

He has now collected five Energy Pills.

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【whether】

The system's voice rang in Lin Bufan's mind once again.