Chapter 764 - 381: He Doesn’t Draw a Pie, He Gives a Real One

Chapter 764: Chapter 381: He Doesn’t Draw a Pie, He Gives a Real One

After half a day of travel, he finally finished the task just as the plane was landing. He submitted it and received a game notification:

[Congratulations on completing the ’Prepare a Script for an Artist’ task. You have received a special Blockbuster Film Star Card!]

[Blockbuster Film Star Card: This is a special card that can be used on an artist under your label. If the artist has starred in a film or TV series in their previous life, you can create a tailor-made blockbuster drama for them in which they starred as the protagonist in that past life. The target artist will also gain the special effects of Acting +1 and Charisma +1!]

When Chen Jincheng saw this description, he was immediately reminded of the Internet Celebrity Debut Card.

It was almost the same concept. The only difference was that the Internet Celebrity Debut Card was for shooting short videos. As long as they had filmed them in their past life, the first two videos they remade would receive a popularity boost.

This card was similar; it required an artist who had starred in a film or TV series in their past life—in other words, a former celebrity.

Tailor-making a blockbuster drama where they were the protagonist in a past life followed the same logic.

But short videos and television dramas were on completely different levels. That was why the Internet Celebrity Debut Card was a reward for daily tasks, while this card could only be obtained from a golden exclamation mark quest.

If that was all, the card wouldn’t seem so special. After all, if you remade a hit drama from a past life, the emotional resonance with the audience would be the same, and it would definitely be a hit.

But if the artist using it also received Acting +1 and Charisma +1, that was a different story.

In his past life, many actors had starred in blockbuster dramas, but their acting skills weren’t widely recognized, and their charisma was lacking. The shows succeeded because the scripts were good and the plots were excellent. As long as the acting wasn’t cringeworthy, it was passable, and people would still watch the show.

Typical examples were Xiao Zhan and Li Yifeng.

At the beginning of their careers, both had starred in incredibly popular shows with such good scripts that people didn’t pay much attention to their acting.

But as soon as they were in an average show with a mediocre script that required the actors to carry it with their skills, they couldn’t handle the pressure and were criticized for their poor acting.

Li Yifeng even spent several years changing public perception, so of course, it was a bit of a shame that he got arrested and blacklisted right when he was starting to see results.

Chen Jincheng had actually suspected back then that it was a setup, that he had been framed.

’Seriously, it’s like comparing that to me. I’m a handsome, rich guy with plenty of money. What kind of girl can’t I get? Why would I need to go looking for some average-looking animal?’

’Of course, it’s also possible that Li Yifeng just had... special tastes. Nothing to be done about that.’

Then there was the other type: the show was a hit, the script was great, but the cringeworthy acting led to mass criticism that affected the drama. A classic example was "the village belle."

In fact, many Xiaohuas had this same problem.

When they landed a hit show with a great plot and strong pacing, their acting was overlooked. Then, as soon as they moved on to another drama, people would start saying their acting was terrible.

That’s why the Acting +1 and Charisma +1 attributes were so awesome.

Although he didn’t know exactly how good +1 was, it was definitely better and more powerful than before. With this, an actor could use their improved skill and charisma to make a drama even more popular, surpassing its success in the past life.

There were plenty of cases where a lead actor carried a mediocre script to success with their acting and charisma alone.

So, this card was actually quite good.

He glanced down at Meng Ziyi, who was already asleep against his chest, and decided to try the Blockbuster Film Star Card on her.

The game system notification sounded again:

[Current target is eligible for the Blockbuster Film Star Card. Number of detectable tailor-made scripts: 1. Customizable script: "Jiuzhongzi". Detected that the original novel exists in the current world. Host does not own the corresponding copyright. Customization failed!]

Chen Jincheng paused. ’So there are still restrictions.’

The plane landed at the airport, and Meng Ziyi woke up. She moved Chen Jincheng’s hand off her chest, tidied her hair, and once he stood up, she wrapped her arm around his, just like a real couple, without a hint of awkwardness.

Sun Ji, who was following behind with his men, saw this. ’This girl knows what she’s doing.’

He didn’t think arranging these things for his boss made him a sycophant. After all, the boss had given him a raise! Besides, as Er Shi Xingchen Company continued to develop, there would definitely be a stock option incentive plan.

According to rumors, the boss had told Sister Hong during a chat that he would prepare a huge stock option award for her.

He knew very well that Er Shi Xingchen Company was already being valued at over 30 billion. If he could get a stock option award, how much money would that be worth?

Financial freedom was a certainty.

So, if he didn’t perform well in his daily duties and earn some extra points, how could he get promoted and receive a bigger stock option award in the future?

Besides, apart from being a bit of a womanizer, his boss was usually very willing to delegate authority. Crucially, his vision and strategic thinking were incredible. There was no need to worry about the company’s development. As the company grew stronger, the social status of executives like them would also rise.

Therefore, he was more than happy to play the role of the emperor’s attentive eunuch.

"The boss’s charisma is really something else," one of the accompanying staff members couldn’t help but say.

"Pretend you’re blind. You saw nothing," Sun Ji said flatly.

The other person just smiled. Who among those chosen to come along was a fool?

Not a single one was a fool. And they were all blind.

They saw nothing. Absolutely nothing.

After getting off the plane, Meng Ziyi couldn’t resist asking, "Now that I’m with you, what are your plans for me? You’re fully funding Tian Xiwei’s leading role."

"What are you talking about?" Chen Jincheng teased. "This isn’t right. You haven’t even put in the work yet, and you’re already asking for payment?"

"What do you mean? Can’t you already do whatever you want with me?" Meng Ziyi acted coquettishly for a change, a complete departure from her usual demeanor. It really proved the saying: when they want to, any woman can act cute. It’s an innate ability.

The only difference is whether they’ve found someone worth acting cute for.

Chen Jincheng smiled. As he led Meng Ziyi and Sun Ji’s group out of the arrival gate, he saw a large banner held high, with the words: ’The Untamed Cast Welcomes the Female Lead’.

Meng Ziyi spotted the banner immediately. It was impossible to miss.

She sighed. ’Look at that. The female lead gets such a high-profile welcome from the cast. What a show of respect.’

’I’m also in The Untamed cast, but I’m just playing a minor role. I probably won’t even have a presence when I join the set. Luckily, Chen Jincheng came with the people from Er Shi Xingchen Film and Television this time. If he invests, at least no one on set will be able to bully me.’

But as she thought this, she noticed something was off.

Because beneath the banner for ’The Untamed Cast Welcomes the Female Lead’, there was someone else holding a sign.

And on it were the two words "Meng Ziyi."

’What does that mean?’

’The female lead The Untamed cast is here to welcome... could it be me?’

’When did I become the female lead?’

’Isn’t Wen Qing just a minor role?’

She subconsciously looked at Chen Jincheng and asked expectantly, "Did you arrange this?"

Chen Jincheng was also taken aback. This had nothing to do with him; he had no idea. In his past life, the character Wen Qing had been elevated to the female lead because the actress brought her own funding to the set, which led to her getting a lot of extra scenes. But things were different in this world.

There was no reason for the production team to alter Wen Qing’s part again.

Of course, some people claimed it was because some of the "dual male lead" plotlines were too vulgar and they had to elevate a female character’s role to pass censorship. But that was bullshit. There were so many female characters, why specifically change this one?

In the current situation, the character of Wen Qing had obviously been elevated to the female lead again.

Just then, Sun Ji stepped forward with a grin and explained, "Xiaomeng, after you signed, the boss made special arrangements with the production team for your role. He insisted they had to change the script. He said if they were going to make you play a minor supporting role, he would rather pay a penalty and pull you from the show to give you the lead in a different one."

Chen Jincheng understood. ’This was all Sun Ji’s doing.’

’A raise. I have to give him a raise!’

’Once the Second Life Star Film and Television Network is successfully established, the film and television department should be reorganized into two divisions: the online network and production. When that happens, I can promote this guy a level to be the company’s deputy general manager in charge of a division.’

Who wouldn’t like such a capable and perceptive subordinate?

"Why didn’t you say anything?" Hearing Sun Ji’s words, Meng Ziyi looked at Chen Jincheng, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. No wonder they say women are made of water.

The moment she was touched, the tears just started streaming.

’Though, besides being genuinely moved, I wonder how much of that is just good acting.’

Sun Ji quickly continued his explanation, "Xiaomeng, you’ll get used to it. The boss is the kind of person who likes to quietly do good things for people. He doesn’t boast about it, unlike those who just make empty promises."

Meng Ziyi hugged Chen Jincheng’s arm even tighter.

’I love a man who doesn’t just make empty promises but quietly delivers the real deal.’

Chen Jincheng felt Sister Xiao Hua’s actions and, with a broad smile, looked at the girl’s employee information in his mind:

Name: Meng Ziyi.

Loyalty: 70

Status: I can’t believe he’s already done so much for me behind the scenes. This guy, can’t he ever just say what he’s done?

Chen Jincheng smiled. ’As expected, in this world, sincerity is still exchanged for sincerity.’