Ring of Fate

Chapter 977 Instigation
Lumian quickly found the conversation between Zarathustra and Jia Yu, the content of which was roughly that Zarathustra wanted to poach Jia Yu to the newly established film and television company.

This film and television company will be funded and established by the reorganized Intis Group, which will help Jia Yu pay the penalty for the last year of his contract.

In addition, Jia Yu will also receive a generous signing fee, better contract terms, stronger resources, and endorsement from the Intis Group luxury goods company.

Lumian raised his eyebrows.

Are you really talking about business cooperation?

Is this what I want to hear?

After Zarathustra promised again and again, Jia Yu was obviously moved and said he would consider it for two days before giving a final answer.

Lumian looked at his phone, pressed the pause button, and replayed the conversation in his mind.

He looked at Anthony on the side of the table and said to himself:

“Two key points:

"First, Jia Yu, the actor who played Gehrman Sparrow, still has a role to play. Tianzun's subordinates value him very much and want to bring him under their control to prepare for the subsequent advancement of certain things.

"Second, Zarathustra doesn't actually have much money. He only has an identity and a company woven out of dreams. These are all outside this city and are just rumors. They need to be merged and reorganized with the Intis Group to become real money and resources. This can be inferred from the fact that all the benefits he promised Jia Yu have to wait until the Intis Group invests in the establishment of a film and television company before they can be fulfilled, rather than writing a check on the spot that the other party cannot refuse.

"Under extremely limited circumstances, the importance of money and resources has been infinitely elevated. I really want to know who won the first prize that was not successfully redeemed before."

At this point, Lumian's expression turned cold:
"One thing we have overlooked before is that once the Intis Group and the company described in the background of Zarathustra complete their reorganization, Zarathustra will obtain a large amount of resources and a large amount of money, which will be very disadvantageous to us.

"Regardless of whether Mr. Huang has been corrupted and controlled by the mirror Roselle or not, this matter will move forward. The only difference is whether Zarathustra gets a lot of benefits or just average. As long as he is willing to give in and give up some of his interests, the merger and reorganization will most likely happen."

Anthony nodded slightly and said:

"Contact Zhou Mingrui, do something secretly, and clean up some dream characters; use Roselle in the mirror to influence Mr. Huang, erode and control this rich man; and promote the merger and reorganization of the two companies. These are the three main things Zarathustra did after coming to Yangdu. Some are open and some are secret. It is easy for us to focus on the first thing and ignore the latter two. By the time we react, he may have created the momentum he needs, which is mighty and unstoppable.

“Is this the angel who has lived for one or two thousand years?
"However, He actually knows how to use the mergers and acquisitions of Dream City companies to turn virtual wealth into real wealth. He doesn't look like an antique at all."

He, Lumian and Janna had never thought about this before, and the same went for Franca. After all, she was just an undergraduate before she traveled through time and had almost no experience in the business world.

"Have you forgotten that his current body belongs to another time traveler?" Lumian suddenly laughed, "The operation to eliminate Zarathustra must be launched as soon as possible."

"But be careful that it is a trap to lure us into falling into," Anthony reminded Lumian.

Lumian nodded and stood up.

"I'm going to talk to a friend now."

After giving part of the food in the "Traveler's Bag" to Ludwig, he used "Teleportation" and "Mirror Travel" to come to the Psychiatric Department of Red Moon Hospital.

Li Keji is still imprisoned here.

Lumian changed into a more feminine shirt and looser pants, transforming herself back into the look of the "Witch of Despair".

He gathered his black hair behind his back and let it fall naturally, then walked out of the mirror-like object and landed gently at the door of Li Keji's ward.

Bang, bang, bang, Lumian knocked gently on the steel door.

——He and Li Keji were one outside the door and the other inside, and they could not use the "bottle of fiction" to isolate the environment.

After a few seconds, Lumian saw a plump, white mushroom carefully poking its cap out from behind the iron bars above the metal door, then quickly retracting it.

I really want to throw a ball of "fire of destruction" in... As Lumian muttered, Li Keji's hairy face appeared at the window blocked by the iron bars.

"Who are you?" Li Keji's eyes lit up instinctively and he asked in confusion.

"I'm here to rescue you," Lumian replied with a smile.

Li Keji shook his head:
"No, no, I believe in the law!"

The law doesn't believe you... Lumian muttered in his heart.

He said:
"Actually, I want to ask you for help."

"Do you want mushrooms?" Li Keji suddenly got excited. "I have many kinds of mushrooms here..."

He began to introduce himself without stopping.

Lumian interrupted him:
"I've heard of your philosophy, but I think it might be a little too narrow."

"Too narrow?" Li Keji was stunned.

Lumian nodded solemnly:
“Food is indeed important to humans, but it is not everything for survival.

"Diseases can also cause humans to lose their lives prematurely. Have you ever thought about creating more magical mushrooms, where each variety can be used to treat one or more diseases?"

"That's too difficult." Li Keji fell into deep thought. "It's impossible to cure diseases by crossbreeding cattle, fish, wheat, and mushrooms. Do I have to crossbreed something else... implant my gene fragments into mushrooms, so that the genes that produce healing power can merge with the mushrooms? However, gene fragments and genetic modification technology alone are not enough..."

Lumian's eyelids twitched, and he said sincerely:

“I have a friend who became a vegetable after a car accident, but I feel like he’s still somewhat conscious.

"Can you think of a way to use your mushrooms to heal him and wake him up, but still keep his consciousness?"

Li Keji was silent for a few seconds and said:
"I'll think about it. I can't guarantee it will work."

"Okay, I'll come and hear your answer in two days." Lumian took two steps back and disappeared into the shadows by the wall.

Just now, he used "instigation" throughout, and hinted at a little "charm".

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The next morning, Hall Films, Artist Department.

Janna entered an office and sat opposite a female examiner who had interviewed her before.

"Take a seat." The female examiner pointed to the sofa area and said, "Let me introduce myself. I'm Mei Xin, the head of the artist department at Hall Films. My English name is Christine."

She sat down and said to Jana:

“Before the legal colleagues come over, let me tell you the general terms of the contract.

"Both your looks and your acting skills meet our requirements. In the industry, our Hall Film Company treats new actors the best. The contract is only for three years, and you will be given a base salary of four thousand per month. You can keep 50% of all your income, including film remuneration, endorsement fees, etc. We will also provide you with various training, professional makeup artists, etc.

"The most important point is that the company's resources will be significantly tilted towards its own people.

"Once you become famous and have a masterpiece, the contract can be renewed at any time to increase the profit sharing ratio and gain some autonomy. If this contract expires, we will only have priority in the new contract. Under the same conditions..."

Janna listened with great immersion. Although she didn't think she could stay in Dream City for a year or two, this might be the only time she signed an acting contract.

Mei Xin finally said:
"After you sign the contract, we will also advance you 30,000 yuan so that you can settle down and buy clothes. This money will be deducted from your subsequent income in installments, without interest."

Can I get 30,000 yuan after signing the contract? Janna did not hide the change in her expression.

Quick! I want to sign now!

With this money, plus the 3 yuan reward that Huang Beibei gave to Franka yesterday, the team's savings will reach a few thousand 24 yuan, and they can go to the Star Dream Grocery Store to rent the magic mirror Arrodes!
Before launching the action against Zarathustra, having such a magic mirror to provide assistance will be a great benefit!

——During this period, every time Lumian and the others went to the Star Dream Grocery Store, they would try not to rent the magic mirror, but to ask questions directly to it on the spot to get answers, but they were unsuccessful. The initial question and answer seemed to be just an accident, or it would take a long time to enjoy a similar benefit. Similarly, Franka's "magic mirror divination" ceremony directed at Arrodes also failed to get any feedback.

Not long after, someone from the legal department of Hall Films came over with the contract.

Jana read all the terms carefully but laboriously, asked a few questions, and then readily completed the signing.

The advance settlement money arrived before she left Hall Films.

To her regret, Jia Yu didn't seem to come to the company today, so she didn't run into him and couldn't pretend to be an admirer and make initial contact by asking for his autograph.

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2 p.m.

Janna came to the Star Dream Grocery Store.

After entering the store, she sent a message to Franca, Lumian and others:

"You can transfer the money to me now."

She didn't do this in advance because she was afraid of encountering obstacles along the way.

If you lose all your money because of this, all your previous efforts will be in vain!

Lumian and others who had been waiting in different places quickly completed the transfer, leaving only enough living expenses for the past week.

Jana walked to the cashier counter and said to the owner:
"Hello, can I rent that mirror?"

She was referring to the magic mirror Arrodes.

Before, the team had discussed what to rent for the first time. Considering that the magic mirror Arrodes was the only item that Mr. Fool carried with him when he fell asleep, as well as the specific rental price and the symbolic meaning of the "witch" in the dream world, they finally decided to rent this mirror.

"22 a day." The owner raised his head and said with a smile as the sky suddenly darkened.

"Okay." Janna didn't bargain.

After she completed the payment through the store's POS machine and signed a very simple lease contract, the owner lowered his head and said:
"You may take that mirror away, but return it before 3pm tomorrow."

Janna swallowed subconsciously, walked to the shelf, and picked up the silver mirror with black eyeballs on both sides.

After putting the magic mirror Arrodes into the "traveler's bag", Janna breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s not easy!
It’s really not easy to save money!

(End of this chapter)