Chapter 765 - 382: Using Two Lumps of Crap to Design Two Film and TV Platforms

Chapter 765: Chapter 382: Using Two Lumps of Crap to Design Two Film and TV Platforms

Although Sun Ji’s actions reeked of an attempt to curry favor, Chen Jincheng was very satisfied.

At the very least, it had raised the Loyalty of the *Xiaohua*, Meng Ziyi, to 70, which was already higher than that of an average employee.

Chen Jincheng also led his group over to the crew from *The Untamed*.

Then, in a repeat of the performance with Yuan Shu, Director Zheng Weiweng also came forward, his face full of enthusiasm, and shook hands with each of them.

This director was from Xiangjiang, so his attitude toward the investors was even more polished and deferential—a regional trait.

"Miss Meng, this is your new script." The moment Zheng Weiweng saw Meng Ziyi, he immediately handed her a script, saying with a deferential smile, "President Chen has made it clear that the script must be to Miss Meng’s satisfaction."

’He and the screenwriter had really racked their brains to add scenes for Wen Qing’s character and promote her to the female lead.’

’After all, turning a minor supporting character into the female lead was a massive change. On any other show, they would have been relentlessly flamed for it.’

’But alas, they had already altered the script for this show beyond recognition. The fans of the original novel had probably already screamed themselves hoarse cursing them, hadn’t they?’

’So, they didn’t care anymore. In fact, this was a good thing for them. If Meng Ziyi was satisfied with the script, he would secure the investment from Second-Life Star. Besides, their show was already drawing criticism because of the source material.’

’The relationship between the two male leads was considered somewhat improper.’

’Promoting a female lead now would eliminate that potential issue and make it easier to pass the censors’ review.’

Meng Ziyi took the script, stunned for a moment. The one she’d received before had only been two pages long. This one was thick.

Then, Zheng Weiweng immediately led the group out of the airport.

Once outside, in addition to the other cars waiting for them, he immediately pointed to a large van and said, "Miss Meng, this private van is for your use during the shoot. It’s the same standard as the ones for the two main leads."

"Thank you, Director Zheng." Meng Ziyi’s eyes lit up.

’She finally had the privilege of being assigned her own private van.’

’In the past, when she played minor roles, she was basically a glorified gofer, only qualified to grab a small stool and sit next to the star’s van.’

"Let’s go, get in," Chen Jincheng invited with a smile.

"Mm!" Meng Ziyi nodded, but she pulled Chen Jincheng into the van with her in front of everyone. She showed no hesitation, as if she wanted the whole world to know she was with him.

’What was she feeling now?’

’To envy Tian Xiwei, to understand Tian Xiwei, to become Tian Xiwei... and perhaps, to even surpass her.’

’He was just too good to her.’

’Who wouldn’t be moved when he made these kinds of arrangements for her?’

’No wonder that even though he was such a scumbag, women online still listed him as one of their most ideal partners.’

Once the van door closed and they were moving, Meng Ziyi linked her arm through Chen Jincheng’s. "Boss, you’re such a good actor. You did all this for me in secret and acted like it was nothing. I was starting to think I’d lost my charm!"

Being the favorite always makes one bold.

’Right now, she felt like she was the favorite. And even if he showed this same favor to others, why should she care?’

Chen Jincheng, however, leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Now that you’re happy, don’t forget to make *me* happy."

Meng Ziyi knew exactly what he meant by "happy." She gave a soft "mm-hmm" and nodded gently.

Just then, Chen Jincheng remembered something and immediately called Sun Ji.

As soon as the call connected, Sun Ji asked, "Boss, what are your instructions?"

Chen Jincheng explained, "There’s a web novel called *Jiuzhongzi*. I want you to buy the film and television adaptation rights."

Sun Ji asked, "Boss, are you planning to adapt this novel into a drama series?"

Chen Jincheng didn’t hide his intentions. "Yes. Our Er Shi Xingchen Film and Television department has invested in plenty of TV shows and movies, but we haven’t independently produced any of our own yet. That’s a major gap we need to fill."

"I read the novel a while ago, and it’s perfect for adapting into a drama with a strong female lead. So, buy the rights. Er Shi Xingchen Film and Television will handle the production independently."

"Right away, Boss." After hanging up, Sun Ji immediately instructed an employee, "Contact the rights acquisition team. Have them reach out to the author of *Jiuzhongzi* and start negotiations."

He then took out his own phone and searched for the novel *Jiuzhongzi*.

’In truth, he had also considered the matter of independent production. After all, if they never produced a hit drama of their own, it would always feel like something was missing.’

’It was just that they had already invested in so many dramas and films. He felt it wasn’t the right time for another major leap. They should at least wait until their current investments had recouped their costs before embarking on such a plan.’

’But now that the boss had given the order, there was no need to wait. They had to make this drama a success, no matter what.’

In the van, Meng Ziyi found herself captivated by her boss’s conversation.

She committed the name *Jiuzhongzi* to memory and pulled out her own phone to look it up.

’Especially since it was a drama centered on a strong female lead.’

’If the company was going to produce it themselves, and if she could land the lead role, then even if she couldn’t become the top actress in the film and television department, she would still secure a high-ranking position.’

This realization made her gaze upon him with newfound longing.

’However, she knew this wasn’t the right time to bring it up with him. She would have to find the right opportunity to ask.’

’With that in mind, she searched for the novel on her phone and began to read. If she wanted to compete for the role, she first had to know what the story was about.’

’Besides, she was the first to hear the news. She already had a head start.’

Having delegated the matter of *Jiuzhongzi*, Chen Jincheng felt at ease.