Who ruined their plans?
When Cao Bo glanced towards the four people including Wen Ying, Wang Shuang puffed out her chest and glared at him fiercely, looking very aggressive, was it this little greenhorn?
Hah!
Impossible.
Not even fully grown, how could she make Mr. Jin change his mind!
Not Zhang Guangzhen.
Nor that round-faced little girl… The round-faced little girl was called Wen Ying, listed as a screenwriter in the production team of *The Princess’s New Clothes* and had written a bestselling novel, all of which Cao Bo knew.
But he didn’t think Wen Ying was anyone important.
Cao Bo’s gaze locked onto Xie Qian.
Only Xie Qian was someone Cao Bo couldn’t figure out, couldn’t gauge.
Yu Tianlin tugged at the corner of his mouth with a smile, “Sister Yuan is really impressive. When our group had no fame, Sister Yuan could get us on trending shows, and she often brought us to events like this. If she could get an invitation, she’d get it; if not, she’d sneak us in. Whatever Sister Yuan wanted to do, she never failed.”
The implication was to stop focusing on the youngsters, the problem still lay with Yuan Fenghui.
Cao Bo shot Yu Tianlin a look.
Yuan Fenghui was so capable, yet the Miracle Group fell out with her, how foolish was that?
Not even starting the fight, and already boosting others’ morale while undermining their own, this Yu Tianlin was an idiot too!
As for promoting Xu Mei, Mr. Guan’s obsession wasn’t as strong as Cao Bo’s. With Mr. Jin putting up a tough front, Mr. Guan went with the flow, “Alright, stop praising others. No matter how great someone is, if they block our path, they’re the enemy! Besides, as long as our drama becomes a hit, what kind of investor can’t we find?”
When Mr. Guan said this, his eyes couldn’t help but glance at Yuan Fenghui.
Yuan Fenghui was with Li Mengjiao, Yun Chen, and Zhang Yangning, who had jumped ship from Mr. Guan’s company, chatting with several executives from Hunan Satellite TV.
Whatever Yuan Fenghui said made the executives laugh, and the atmosphere seemed great.
If Tianjiao made another drama, they surely wouldn’t lack funds.
With the viewership success of *The Princess’s New Clothes* as a foundation, investors would be begging Yuan Fenghui to take their money. Investors like Mr. Jin didn’t even need to be coddled…
Mr. Guan was extremely envious of the 70 million yuan copyright fee for *The Princess’s New Clothes*.
Making records wasn’t as profitable as producing dramas.
Record sales had long cycles, but filming a TV drama was quick, a few months for shooting and production, then sold for tens of millions. After deducting costs, profits could be split quickly, and signed talents could play supporting roles, truly making use of existing resources, if Yuan Fenghui hadn’t left the company, she’d have done the same. Even *The Princess’s New Clothes*, a massive hit, should’ve belonged to his company. Thinking of this, Mr. Guan’s heart ached!
If the drama they were preparing became a hit, it would also help his wife Liang Dan’s work at Hunan Satellite TV.
Mr. Guan had accepted using Zhang Guangzhen’s second script version. If he couldn’t handle a big investor like Mr. Jin, couldn’t he deal with a screenwriter?
“Zhang Guangzhen’s payment, hasn’t only half been paid?”
Mr. Guan asked Cao Bo.
Cao Bo instantly understood Mr. Guan’s meaning.
If Zhang Guangzhen didn’t obey, just withhold his payment.
They weren’t refusing to pay.
Just delaying with excuses, always enough to make Zhang Guangzhen submit!
It had to be said, Cao Bo and Mr. Guan got along because their values and methods were quite aligned.
Since it didn’t affect Yu Tianlin’s interests, hearing Mr. Guan wanted to withhold Zhang Guangzhen’s payment, Yu Tianlin pretended not to hear.
Mr. Guan was fantasizing about producing a blockbuster drama, crushing Yuan Fenghui repeatedly, when Yuan Fenghui, as if telepathically connected, came over with a group in tow.
What was Yuan Fenghui doing here?
The hairs on the back of Mr. Guan’s neck stood up!
Yu Tianlin and Cao Bo also looked serious.
But Yuan Fenghui ignored Mr. Guan, pointed at Yu Tianlin, and smiled as she introduced to Director Fan, “Tianlin was an artist I mentored before. Though we no longer work together, the past bond is real. If Tianlin and his four come to the mainland to develop, please look out for them!”
Yu Tianlin was stunned.
Cao Bo and Mr. Guan were still processing.
Past bond?
Who didn’t know the Miracle Group and Yuan Fenghui were enemies now!
Yet Yuan Fenghui acted nostalgic, even asking Director Fan to look after Yu Tianlin.
, shouldn’t she be suppressing the Miracle Group?
Yu Tianlin’s expression shifted repeatedly, finally settling into a grateful smile, “Sister Yuan, I thought you—”
Yuan Fenghui’s smile widened, “You thought I believed the gossip magazines’ provocations, thinking you were ungrateful wolves? Of course not, I know you’re loyal people. Sometimes, bound by contracts, your words and actions aren’t your own. I understand your difficulties!”
Yu Tianlin couldn’t continue the conversation.
Following Yuan Fenghui’s lead would clear the Miracle Group’s name but paint the company as trash.
This was a public event, every word Yu Tianlin said was heard, and it’d be hard to explain to the company later!
Likewise, Yu Tianlin couldn’t deny Yuan Fenghui’s words, no one likes admitting publicly they’re bad… Yu Tianlin could only smile awkwardly.
Director Fan pretended not to notice the undercurrents between Yuan Fenghui and Yu Tianlin. Not caring much for a Taiwanese idol like Yu Tianlin, he brushed it off with a few words, then urged Yuan Fenghui, “Didn’t you say Xiao Wen was here? Take me to meet her, Tianjiao’s new drama is written by her, right? I want to have a good chat with her!”
Which Xiao Wen?
Cao Bo thought of the round-faced girl he’d overlooked.
Yuan Fenghui obliged, leading Director Fan and others straight to Wen Ying.
Director Fan greeted Wen Ying with a warm smile, chatting with her effortlessly, almost like old friends.
Director Fan also introduced Wen Ying to other station executives.
“Don’t let Xiao Wen’s young age fool you, she’s very talented in creation, and she writes books too!”
The “Xiao Wen” in Director Fan’s mouth smiled harmlessly, “You’re too kind. Whether writing books or scripts, I’m still learning. In scriptwriting, Teacher Zhang is my guide, helping me a lot.”
Zhang Guangzhen, having just been supported by Wen Ying and the others, returned the favour, praising Wen Ying to Director Fan, “Xiao Wen, excessive modesty is pride, I don’t agree with your humility. Honestly, when I wrote *The Princess’s New Clothes*, Xiao Wen contributed as much as I did. She’s talented and hardworking. I know she independently wrote a script that Tianjiao Films is producing, and it’s bound to be great!”
Zhang Guangzhen’s integrity was flexible, but he knew how to repay kindness and who was good to him.
Wen Ying never claimed credit for *The Princess’s New Clothes* in public, but Zhang Guangzhen insisted on giving her due recognition!
The station leaders, used to seeing handsome men and beautiful women, were immune to Yu Tianlin. Only veteran superstars could excite them, idols like Yu Tianlin, popular with the young, didn’t match middle-aged leaders’ tastes.
But talent was different.
A talented person is always regarded highly, wherever they go.
