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Wang Ye swiped the screen to answer the phone.

Shang Hongdie's magnetic yet extremely submissive voice came through the receiver.

"Master, are you free now?"

"The project preparation team for 'Raging Waves' has been set up, and I have already brought the first batch of investors and the director to the private reception room on the top floor of the China World Trade Center."

"You came up with the script, but the choice of director and overall coordination must be decided and overseen by you personally."

Wang Ye put one hand in his pocket and strode towards the school gate.

"Okay, I'll be there in half an hour."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Ye strolled out of the school gate.

I opened the door of the U8 and sat in the driver's seat. I stepped on the gas, and the car roared onto the Jingkai Expressway, heading straight for Chaoyang CBD.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in the exclusive drop-off area in the underground of the China World Trade Center.

Take the private high-rise elevator directly to the 68th floor.

With a crisp "ding," the elevator doors opened.

The person waiting outside the door was not an ordinary greeter, but Shang Hongdie, wearing ten-centimeter red stiletto heels.

Today, Shang Hongdie changed into a deep purple velvet halter-neck dress, with a short black cashmere blazer draped over it.

Her tall, 1.74-meter figure was outlined with undulating curves.

The mature charm of a thirty-four-year-old is fully unleashed in the tight-fitting velvet fabric.

Upon seeing Wang Ye emerge from the elevator, Shang Hongdie's usually stern and aloof demeanor instantly softened into a gentle and submissive blush.

She quickly stepped forward, her hands naturally clasped over her abdomen, and she slightly bent her knees and bowed.

"Master, you've arrived."

Wang Ye casually tossed the car keys into her hand.

"Don't keep calling him 'master' when you're out. Call him Chairman Wang or General Manager Wang."

Shang Hongdie pursed her luscious red lips and chuckled softly.

"In Red Butterfly's heart, you will always be the supreme ruler."

"However, in front of outsiders, Hongdie naturally knows her limits and follows Chairman Wang's orders."

Wang Ye casually pinched her slender and supple lower back.

Shang Hongdie's body trembled almost imperceptibly, her ears turned red, and her breathing became erratic, but she obediently snuggled closer to Wang Ye's arm.

"Is he inside?"

"They're all waiting inside."

Shang Hongdie straightened her suit collar and led Wang Ye through a long corridor covered with wool carpet.

"I screened a total of thirty people for the chief director position, and finally chose Director Xu Jizhou, who is the most solid director in the industry when it comes to crime dramas."

"Director Xu has been nominated for the Feitian Award for Best Director, has a mature production team, and most importantly, he has a good temper, doesn't act like a big shot, and is willing to respect the script 100%."

Pushing open the heavy rosewood doors, one enters the spacious and grand VIP reception room.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is the bustling skyline of the entire CBD.

Sitting on the large leather sofa was a slightly overweight middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses, holding a printed copy of the script for the first ten episodes of "The Storm".

So engrossed was he that he didn't even notice the water in his teacup had gone cold.

Hearing the door open, the middle-aged man suddenly looked up.

Shang Hongdie strode in, her high heels clicking as she instantly transformed into the ruthless female tyrant mode of a top-tier producer in the Chinese entertainment industry.

"Director Xu, this is Chairman Wang Ye, the chairman of our film and television investment group and the original screenwriter of the entire script for 'The Storm'."

Xu Jizhou was stunned on the spot.

He originally thought that a screenwriter who could write such a black-and-white, ruthless and realistic crime drama must be at least a heavy smoker in his fifties or sixties who had spent his whole life struggling within the system.

Unexpectedly, the person standing in front of me was a handsome man with a strong and upright physique and a face that rivaled that of a male model.

Xu Jizhou quickly came to his senses, carefully placed the script in his hand on the table, and hurried forward to tightly grasp Wang Ye's hand.

"Chairman Wang! I've heard so much about you!"

"I never expected Chairman Wang to be so young and accomplished!"

"I read your ten-episode storyboard three times last night. Every character's backstory, every scene's conflict resolution—it's absolutely brilliant! It's a masterpiece!"

Wang Ye sat down casually on the large sofa in the main seat, legs crossed, in a relaxed posture.

Shang Hongdie walked to the bar with great skill, personally brewed a cup of hand-drip black coffee, and presented it properly to Wang Ye. Then she stood respectfully beside Wang Ye.

The sight of this big-name producer willingly acting as a tea-serving maid made Xu Jizhou across from him secretly swallow hard.

Who in the Chinese entertainment industry doesn't know the ruthless methods of this Lady Red Butterfly?

The young man who can make her serve him so obediently must have unfathomable power behind him.

Wang Ye picked up his coffee, took a sip, and got straight to the point.

"Director Xu, let's skip the formalities."

"You know how solid the script is."

"Since you want to take on this project, I'll make two firm demands."

Xu Jizhou nodded repeatedly, leaning forward and sitting up straight.

"Mr. Wang, please say the word! As long as this drama can be filmed, whatever you say goes!"

Wang Ye held up one finger.

"First, I not only want the title of screenwriter for this show, but I also need to be listed as the executive assistant director."

"I have the final veto power over the storyboard design, camera movement, and on-site coordination during filming."

"If necessary, I will go to the location to personally oversee the filming."

Xu Jizhou was initially worried that his sugar daddy would randomly send people to interfere in professional matters.

But when you think about how this amazing script was created by Wang Ye himself, it's not like an amateur is giving pointers; it's like a master craftsman personally guiding you.

Xu Jizhou slapped his thigh on the spot.

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

"With Chairman Wang personally overseeing the project as assistant director, the overall tone of the film will be even more secure!"

Wang Ye nodded in satisfaction and extended his second finger.

"Secondly, regarding casting."

"I must personally interview and make the final decision on the roles of the main characters Gao Qiqiang and An Xin, as well as the core supporting characters Chen Shuting (the eldest sister-in-law), Gao Qisheng, and Xu Jiang."

"We will not accept any investors forcing their connections onto us; it won't make a difference who comes."

"Even if a top-tier young idol brings tens of millions of dollars in funding to join a production, if his acting skills are subpar, he'll be fired immediately."

Xu Jizhou wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and echoed his agreement.

"Chairman Wang's words resonated with me perfectly!"

"The worst thing for crime dramas is stereotypical characterization and overly effeminate portrayals. These core characters must be played by truly talented and hardcore actors!"

After Xu Jizhou left.

Standing behind Wang Ye, Shang Hongdie bent down slightly and whispered a report in Wang Ye's ear.

"Master, I've taken care of everything regarding the start-up funding for the film crew."

"After reviewing the outlines of the first five episodes, the three leading video platforms in the industry immediately launched a fierce competition for the highest level of S+ rating."

"Tencent and iQiyi offered the maximum contract, guaranteeing a minimum revenue share plus all marketing and distribution."

"In addition, two state-owned cultural investment funds are vying to invest."

"The entire film had a total budget of 250 million yuan, and they all scrambled to empty their pockets to advance the funds, even willing to give up 30% of the net profit as equity to our company."

"The 200 million yuan in start-up funds you previously allocated to the film and television department can be used without any changes. We can put this film up and running beautifully without spending a single penny."

Wang Ye leaned back in his chair, secretly delighted.

For a project worth 250 million, investors are scrambling to buy it. Not only can they get the assistant director and absolute control over the script for free, but they can also get a huge share of the profits.

This guy really figured out how Shang Hongdie could take advantage of someone's kindness.

Wang Ye put down his coffee cup.

"Okay, now that the funding and the scope are settled, let's get started."

"President Shang, issue a casting call for auditions."

"Two days later, at the Future Era Film and Television Base, I, the assistant director, will personally oversee the first round of casting interviews."

Shang Hongdie bowed and accepted the order, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration.

"Yes, Chairman Wang, I will arrange for the audition announcement to be released nationwide immediately."

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