“Xie Qian, this Boss Jin—”
Wen Ying was still in protective mode.
So annoying! She was young, not very tall, with a round face, and even in full protective mode, the wealthy Boss Jin completely ignored her, only talking to Xie Qian.
Wen Ying was fine with playing the pig to eat the tiger.
But being treated like a complete piglet? Damn it, the more she thought about it, the angrier she got!
“This Boss Jin has no taste!”
Before Xie Qian could respond, Wang Shuang was already fuming, “Wen Ying’s such an amazing screenwriter, and he doesn’t even hire her? What a waste of his dog eyes!”
Zhang Guangzhen nodded along, but mid-nod, he realized something was off.
If Boss Jin’s dog eyes didn’t see Wen Ying’s worth but saw his, what did that make him?
The logic was too painful to dwell on!
But who’d have thought the wealthy Boss Jin would be scared off by young Xie?
Zhang Guangzhen hadn’t interacted much with Xie Qian and now found him even harder to read. His tone became exceedingly polite, repeatedly expressing gratitude.
As for whether it was embarrassing to be protected by a minor… Ha, Zhang Guangzhen could accept a minor revising his script, so his pride was flexible when needed!
Wen Ying, still puffed up with anger, pulled Xie Qian aside and whispered, “Do you know this Boss Jin?”
“Nope,” Xie Qian replied.
“Then he and Xie…”
“You want to ask if he’s friends or enemies with my dad?” Xie Qian voiced Wen Ying’s concern, then laughed, “What are you afraid of? If he’s friends with my dad, as an elder, he’d have to be lenient with a junior like me. Would he stoop to picking a fight over this? If he’s enemies with my dad, it’s still nothing to fear—same logic applies.”
Boss Jin judged people by age and experience, dismissing Wen Ying as a young screenwriter.
Likewise, Xie Qian used his youth to his advantage.
A big-shot boss like Boss Jin, recognizing Xie Qian as a Xie family member, would pin today’s events on Xie Jinghu, friend or foe.
If they were enemies, even better—Boss Jin would surely mark a big grudge against Xie Jinghu in his mental ledger!
“You—”
Wen Ying was speechless.
Xie Qian, who seemed to care about nothing, had evolved into a cunning, dad-pitting master.
Wen Ying, a witness and even a catalyst to Xie Qian’s growth, couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions.
“What’s wrong with me?” Xie Qian asked, turning to her. His dazzling face, still cool and detached, somehow made Wen Ying feel three parts humbler, “Nothing, nothing, you’re just too impressive!”
Compared to the male god, she was truly too weak.
If she had even a tenth of his quick thinking, her dad would’ve been tamed long ago!
No need for her to send her dad pocket money each month—it should be him handing over his savings to her for peace!
…
“Boss Jin?”
Boss Jin hadn’t brought Zhang Guangzhen back, surprising Yu Tianlin.
With all his wealth, was there really a screenwriter money couldn’t sway these days?
Yu Tianlin probed, “Boss Jin, not planning to have Teacher Zhang revise the script? Back in Taiwan, Teacher Zhang was close with Teacher Yuan. If Teacher Yuan persuades him, he probably won’t refuse.”
Whether Yuan Fenghui would bother persuading was something Yu Tianlin could guess with his toes.
A refusal would be perfect—Yuan Fenghui would offend Boss Jin.
Boss Jin might lack entertainment industry connections on the mainland, but he had money!
Yu Tianlin schemed quietly, but Boss Jin’s response was off-topic, “Xiao Yu, with your professional eye, do you think this script really needs major changes?”
Yu Tianlin hadn’t expected this question and dropped his dismissive attitude.
To ask this, Boss Jin might be an outsider but definitely not a fool.
Yu Tianlin chose his words carefully, “Honestly, this script is fine overall. From my perspective, I don’t want big changes. It highlights my role well, and the other roles are balanced. But for you, it might feel lacking.”
The male lead had the most scenes—Yu Tianlin would be crazy to want changes!
When Boss Jin arrived in Hunan, Cao Bo and Manager Guan warmly received him, with Cao Bo egging him on to pressure Zhang Guangzhen for the supporting actress’s scenes.
Cao Bo was slick, acting like it was all for Boss Jin’s benefit, making him think revising the script was for the female lead.
Boss Jin hadn’t spoken yet when his mistress, hearing her scenes were lacking, got excited. In front of everyone, she swayed her hips and cooed, overwhelming Boss Jin with her charm. He followed Yu Tianlin to the celebration event.
Yu Tianlin didn’t want script changes but also didn’t want to offend Cao Bo or Manager Guan.
Sometimes, the big boss was easier to deal with than the local snakes like those two in Hunan. Yu Tianlin didn’t stop Boss Jin from hitting a wall.
What he didn’t expect was that Boss Jin did hit a wall with Zhang Guangzhen but didn’t seem too upset.
Sure enough, when Yu Tianlin said the script was fine, Boss Jin’s expression relaxed, and he decided, “Then no changes!”
Yu Tianlin was about to speak when Manager Guan and Cao Bo entered the venue, bringing along Xiao Ai, the newcomer Boss Jin was heavily promoting.
Xiao Ai went straight to Boss Jin, shamelessly clinging to his arm and swaying.
“Darling, did Screenwriter Zhang agree to revise the script?”
Cao Bo smiled, “With Boss Jin personally stepping in, Teacher Zhang will surely agree.”
Yu Tianlin sipped his drink, silent.
Boss Jin patted Xiao Ai’s hand, “I’ve thought about the script. We’ll use this version. Your role’s not small, and acting with a big star like Xiao Yu is a chance to learn.”
Xiao Ai was stunned by the response.
Cao Bo and Manager Guan exchanged a glance, suspecting Yu Tianlin had swayed Boss Jin.
Wasn’t Yu Tianlin being too overbearing?
Only allowing himself script changes while blocking others—such double standards!
Yu Tianlin wouldn’t take the blame, “Gentlemen, this is Boss Jin’s decision. Staring at me won’t help.”
Cao Bo, Manager Guan, and Xiao Ai all looked at Boss Jin expectantly.
Xiao Ai whined, saying Boss Jin didn’t care for her.
Boss Jin’s face darkened, “I don’t care for you? I’m spending over 20 million to promote you!”
Xiao Ai looked sheepish. Boss Jin then turned on Cao Bo and Manager Guan, “More investment’s fine, I can cover 20 million, but I don’t like being taken for a fool. Remember your promises to me!”
People often thought coal bosses were rich idiots.
What a joke—could an idiot become a coal boss?
The more money you earned, the more hits you took. Boss Jin didn’t mind spending, but if someone tried to play him for a fool, he’d show them his methods!
With that, Boss Jin left with Xiao Ai.
Xiao Ai had hoped to network with Hunan TV execs at the event, but seeing Boss Jin upset, she didn’t dare keep acting coy.
Watching Boss Jin’s back, Cao Bo frowned, “Who got under his skin?”
Yu Tianlin pointed his glass toward Wen Ying and her group, making Cao Bo and Manager Guan’s faces turn sour.
