After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

Shanghai, Shanghai World Financial Center, 68th floor high-level conference room.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the Huangpu River flows eastward in a rolling torrent.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy.

Gu Ruanxing was wearing a well-tailored burgundy suit, and her long hair was styled in a high bun.

She placed her hands crossed on the oval conference table, her back ramrod straight.

Across the conference table sat the heads of several major cinema chains in Shanghai.

Across from her, Wang Jianye, the distribution director of Brilliant Entertainment, sat with his legs crossed, looking utterly disdainful.

"President Gu, it's a good thing that young people are energetic."

Wang Jianye flicked the ash from his cigarette, his tone full of contempt.

"But the film and television distribution market isn't something anyone can just cut into."

"Your Star Entertainment has indeed made a name for itself in the music industry."

"But movie theater scheduling relies on actual box office revenue, not on the popularity of a few catchy online songs!"

Wang Jianye's words were very blunt.

The several theater industry leaders present exchanged glances, none of them rushing to express their opinions.

Behind Brilliant Entertainment is the Bai family, who have been deeply involved in the film and television industry in Shanghai for many years.

The cinema chain has always accounted for the majority of the screening share.

Star Entertainment has suddenly launched an attack, demanding an increase in screenings during the upcoming National Day holiday.

This is tantamount to directly snatching meat from the mouth of Brilliant Entertainment.

Gu Ruanxing calmly reached out and picked up the coffee in front of her, taking a small sip.

"Mr. Wang, I don't understand what you're saying."

Gu Ruanxing put down her coffee cup and parted her red lips slightly.

What does "conversion rate based on real money" mean?

"Your Brilliant Entertainment's cheesy romance film released last month received 30% of the screenings on its opening day."

"And the result?"

Gu Ruanxing opened the document in front of her, her slender fingers pointing at the data.

"The occupancy rate was less than 10%, and the box office plummeted in three days."

"Is this the kind of strength Mr. Wang was talking about?"

Wang Jianye's face instantly turned ugly.

That movie was indeed a Waterloo for Brilliant Entertainment; Gu Ruanxing exposed its shortcomings in public, and it made them lose face.

"That was just an accident!"

Wang Jianye suddenly sat up straight.

"Our grand National Day film lineup is going to be a big production! We've got all A-list actors!"

"What does Starry Sky Entertainment have?"

"You dare to ask for screenings with those few second-rate, low-budget films you have?"

"What guarantees will you have enough seats?"

Gu Ruanxing looked at him coldly.

She certainly has her trump cards up her sleeve.

A preliminary cooperation agreement has been reached with Jinhua Culture.

Once the contract is signed, Star Entertainment will hold the distribution rights to several of Jinhua's major films for this year's National Day holiday.

But now is not the time to reveal our hand.

The business world is like a battlefield; if you reveal your hand too early, it's no longer a hand.

"Since Mr. Wang is so confident..."

Gu Ruanxing leaned back in her chair, her chin slightly raised.

"Then why don't we try something more exciting?"

Wang Jianye frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Gu Ruanxing looked at the bigwigs from the film industry across the conference table.

"Gentlemen, both Star Entertainment and Brilliant Entertainment have films scheduled for release during the National Day holiday."

"Since we have differing opinions on the film scheduling, how about we make a bet?"

Gu Ruanxing tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

"On the first day of the National Day holiday, our two companies each relied on their own abilities."

"Whose film has the highest opening day box office and the best attendance?"

"In subsequent screenings, the winning company will take away 10% of the losing company's share."

"Do you dare to accept?"

As soon as Gu Ruanxing finished speaking, the conference room fell silent.

The bigwigs in the cinema industry were immediately impressed.

This kind of betting is entirely beneficial to them; no matter who wins, the cinemas are guaranteed to make a profit.

Wang Jianye was stunned.

He never expected that Gu Ruanxing, a mere young girl, would dare to play such a big game.

Ten percent of the screening share!

If he loses, he won't be able to explain himself to the Bai family.

But then he thought about it again.

Star Entertainment has absolutely no decent resources in the film and television industry.

What makes Gu Ruanxing think she can win?

This is practically free prey delivered to our doorstep!

"good!"

Wang Jianye slammed his hand on the table, a cold smile on his face.

"Since President Gu is so eager to offer money, there is no reason for Brilliant Entertainment not to accept it."

"Words are meaningless; let's put it in writing!"

Gu Ruanxing turned to look at her assistant behind her.

"Proposed performance-based agreement."

Half an hour later, the betting agreement, written in black and white, was placed on the table.

Both parties signed and sealed the document.

Gu Ruanxing stood up and put the agreement into her bag.

"Mr. Wang, see you during the National Day holiday."

Without uttering a single unnecessary word, she strode out of the conference room in her high heels, accompanied by her assistant.

He exuded an aura of dominance, leaving everyone with an extremely arrogant silhouette.

Wang Jianye looked in the direction Gu Ruanxing had left and snorted coldly.

"You ignorant brat."

"Wait until the National Day holiday, then we'll see how you cry!"

.........

Sheshan Golf Club, located in the western suburbs of Shanghai.

The sun shines brightly on the vast green lawn.

Bai Yanqiu was dressed in a pure white golf outfit and wore white gloves.

He gripped the cue stick with both hands, his eyes fixed intently on the small white ball on the ground.

Several caddies and bodyguards stood nearby, not daring to utter a sound.

Bai Yanqiu used his waist to generate power and swung the club violently.

"Bang!"

The white golf ball traced a beautiful arc through the air and landed steadily on the distant green.

"nice shot!"

Immediately, a round of flattering applause erupted from the side.

Bai Yanqiu handed the golf clubs to the caddie, took off his gloves, and walked to the nearby rest area to sit down.

The phone on the table vibrated.

He glanced at the caller ID and pressed the answer button.

"explain."

Wang Jianye's obsequious voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Young Master Bai, at the theater scheduling meeting just now, Gu Ruanxing from Xingchen Entertainment signed a performance-based agreement with us."

Wang Jianye embellished the account of the meeting.

The text emphasizes Gu Ruanxing's arrogance and how he himself was certain of victory.

"Don't worry, Young Master Bai, Xingchen doesn't have any viable films on hand."

"This National Day holiday, I guarantee I'll take over all of Star Entertainment's remaining box office share in theaters!"

"Get that brat Gu Ruanxing out of the film and television industry for good!"

After listening, Bai Yanqiu picked up the ice water on the table and took a sip.

A playful smile curved his lips.

"A bet?"

Bai Yanqiu gently rubbed his fingers against the glass.

"Gu Ruanxing is quite an interesting woman."

"She's willing to gamble with 10% of her screenings? Do you really think she's lost her mind?"

Wang Jianye on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment.

"Does the Second Young Master mean... she has a backup plan?"

Bai Yanqiu sneered.

"A few days ago, Gu Ruanxing personally flew to the capital."

"I went to see Li Man from the distribution department of Jinhua Culture."

Wang Jianye was shocked.

"Jinhua Culture?!"

"If Starry Sky Entertainment acquires the distribution rights to those blockbuster films scheduled for the National Day holiday at Jinhua, then we..."

Wang Jianye's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Jinhua Culture is a top-tier film and television production company in China. If Gu Ruanxing reaches an agreement with them, the outcome of this bet is uncertain!

"What's the panic?"

Bai Yanqiu interrupted Wang Jianye in a cold tone.

"Does Gu Ruanxing really think she can get close to Jinhua Culture?"