Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 107 Hot Bar Who Wants to Buy a House

Chen Sicheng was completely stunned.

He had considered that Chen Xiu might know about the theory he had proposed.

Unexpectedly, Chen Xiu's reaction was one of utter contempt and disdain, as if the so-called shady dealings of the Warner Bros. producers were completely unproblematic in his eyes.

With a furrowed brow, Chen Sicheng asked, puzzled, "President Chen, since you know this information, shouldn't you be even more supportive of the director's autonomy on set?"

"Hmm~, how should I put it."

Chen Xiu smacked her lips, deciding to try to keep her words simple.

"I'm asking you, was the main investment for the TV series 'Detective Chinatown' from my company?"

"Correct."

"So, do I have the right to decide how this movie is made?"

Chen Sicheng was speechless after being rebuked by this statement, and then felt that Chen Xiu was just making excuses.

However, before he could refute, Chen Xiu's next round of attacks had already begun.

"The cases you mentioned of Warner Bros. producers making blunders that led to films losing money are actually a minority in Warner Bros.' decades-long film production history. Most of these producers who made mistakes were eventually demoted or fired."

"If we follow your ideas when making 'Detective Chinatown,' you'll reap all the credit if the movie succeeds, but you won't be held responsible if it fails. The one who should truly be held responsible for the movie is me!"

"This template is the most appropriate choice in my opinion. You just need to lie down and take the picture. If you succeed, you will receive an honor, and if you fail, you will not be affected. What job could be easier than this?"

At this point, Chen Xiu felt she had said a bit too much.

However, he hadn't yet considered replacing Chen Sicheng. If he could say a few more words to quell Chen's uncontrollable desire for directorial autonomy, it would save him communication costs in the future.

After a barrage of rebuttals, Chen Sicheng, feeling he couldn't find any points to refute, finally managed to utter only one sentence.

Why do you think the current version is the best option?

"Because this is a novel I wrote!"

This reason completely shut Chen Sicheng down.

Chen Xiu's determination stemmed from the fact that the system had already inserted the complete template of "Detective Chinatown" into his mind.

If you shoot it exactly as it was, without changing a single shot, and then release it in theaters, the movie is basically a success.

Chen Sicheng will still have the freedom to develop the film, and there is a high probability that the movie will resemble the original.

However, the reason why Liu Haoran had a role in the original "Detective Chinatown" movie that was no less important than Wang Baoqiang's was probably because he signed with Chen Sicheng's studio. Chen Sicheng was willing to let his friend Wang Baoqiang carry Liu Haoran. Now that Qin Feng has been replaced by Peng Yuchang, will he still be willing to highlight the second male lead and reduce the spotlight of the first male lead?

It's hard to say. People's thoughts are constantly changing. If Chen Sicheng suddenly has a burst of inspiration, then Chen Xiu will be the one bearing the risks of the film.

With this analysis, the choice becomes clear at a glance.

Seeing that the other party still had a somewhat unconvinced expression, Chen Xiu felt that she had said enough.

"Alright, we've already discussed this topic twice, and I don't want a third time!"

Chen Xiu raised her hand and waved at Chen Sicheng, then turned around and went back to her seat.

Watching that departing figure, Chen Sicheng clenched his fists and secretly made up his mind that he would never cooperate with Chen Xiu again in the future!
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Bangkok Airport, Arrivals Area.

When Dilraba went abroad, she only needed to wear a pair of sunglasses to complete the disguise course for celebrities going out.

However, her exotic face and curvaceous figure encased in a white T-shirt and jeans still attracted frequent glances from tourists around her.

"Hey, sis, a lot of foreigners are looking at you!"

Xiao Lin, pulling her suitcase and standing next to Reba, looked around warily.

Reba, who was looking at her phone, wasn't so nervous. "Let them watch if they want! Xiu-ge is here, let's hurry up and go out."

"oh oh."

Pulling huge suitcases, the two quickly left the area and headed towards the airport exit.

After passing through security, Dilraba easily spotted Xiong Ben's tall and muscular figure among the crowd of people holding signs to welcome him at the airport.

"Sister Ba, Big Bear is here to pick us up!"

Xiaolin called out first, and Xiong Ben also raised his hand to greet them after spotting them.

The two walked over with their suitcases. During the process, Reba kept searching for Chen Xiu's figure, but to no avail.

With a sigh, Reba approached Xiong Ben and politely greeted him, "Big Xiong, thank you for picking me up. Is Brother Xiu still on set?"

"Uh, not here."

Xiong Ben remained as taciturn as ever, but after saying this, he suddenly raised his hand and pointed behind the two of them.

Completely disappointed, Reba turned her head back with a glimmer of hope after seeing his gesture.

When Chen Xiu, dressed in loose linen trousers and an oversized T-shirt, walked towards them carrying two boxes, Reba's eyes lit up and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.

"Brother Xiu, you're here!"

Xiaolin, who had no expectations, greeted Chen Xiu without any burden.

Her voice also pulled Reba out of her reverie.

"Brother Xiu..."

Reba only raised her hand halfway before receiving the box handed to her by Chen Xiu.

"The food on the plane probably isn't very good. You guys should try this; I just bought it outside."

"oh oh."

Holding the snacks Chen Xiu bought, Reba lowered her head and pursed her lips, subconsciously hiding her joy.

Then, she felt her other hand being gripped and held tightly by a larger hand.

"Big Bear, can you help Xiaolin with her luggage? I'll go get the car." "Okay."

After taking the car keys from Xiong Ben, Chen Xiu held Reba's hand and walked towards the parking lot.

Throughout the journey, Dilraba always had a look of disbelief on her face.

It's likely that Chen Xiu's domineering attitude last time left a deep impression on her, which is why she seemed somewhat taken aback by this unexpected display of tenderness.

Having observed Reba's performance, Chen Xiu turned her head and glanced behind her.

After confirming that Xiong Ben and Xiao Lin were intentionally slowing down, he took the food from Reba's hand and asked, "Can you run?"

"what?"

Before she could react, Reba suddenly felt a gentle pull on her hand, causing her to unconsciously quicken her pace to keep up.

Once she was sure Reba was catching up, Chen Xiu quickened her pace, turning her brisk walk into a jog.

From the airport entrance to the parking lot, the two did not exchange any further words except for occasionally stopping to let pedestrians pass.

When they arrived at the parking lot and found the car, Reba was already panting, but Chen Xiu's breathing remained steady, and the box of snacks he was holding was still intact.

"Brother Xiu, you..."

"Do you feel that my condition has changed a lot compared to last time, and you're not quite used to it?"

Chen Xiu placed the snacks on the car hood and reached out to take off Reba's sunglasses.

"Uh, uh-huh."

Reba nodded, a bead of sweat sliding down her temple to her jawline.

Chen Xiu wiped away her sweat and said, "Sometimes, when I'm busy with work, I really don't pay attention to much, and I can easily say hurtful things."

After running around, the physical exertion stopped Reba from thinking about things that could easily lead to internal conflict. Instead, she started communicating based on the information provided by Chen Xiu.

Are you busy with work right now?

"Filming on the set of 'Diamond Lover' was relaxing for me, but being a producer this time feels more like a vacation, except..."

Chen Xiu leaned close to Reba's ear and whispered, "It's a bit hot here, and people are prone to getting a sore throat."

"Getting angry?"

A hint of doubt appeared in Reba's eyes, then she slowly widened her eyes, pursed her lips, and her skin, which was already flushed from running, darkened even more.

Body temperature rises, heart rate accelerates, and the person who makes your heart flutter is right beside you.

Reba shifted her gaze slightly, looking at Chen Xiu who was so close to her, and took the initiative to reach out and hug his head.

Chen Xiu was surprised for only a moment when her mouth was suddenly attacked, and she quickly adapted to the current rhythm.

When the two separated again, they had a physical connection that they hadn't had before, and Reba's emotions were noticeably heightened.

Seeing the hint of embarrassment on his face, and Hot Bar with his head down, Chen Xiu suggested, "It's a bit hot here, why don't we go back to the hotel and continue?"

"Uh-huh."

Nodding quickly, Reba's eyes seemed to sparkle with excitement.

When Xiaolin and Xiong Ben arrived with their luggage, Chen Xiu stepped on the gas and sped back to the hotel, keeping the speed limit up.

The short journey brought both sides' fighting spirit to a critical point.

That final, charged-up phase, like a fully drawn bow about to be released, once it erupted, extended the battle from the orange-red sunset to the bright moonlight outside the window.

Finally, Chen Xiu asked the hotel to send two meals to replenish her and Reba's energy.

On the sofa, Chen Xiu was wearing pants, and Dilraba was wearing his loose T-shirt. The two of them snuggled together, sharing a set of clothes, and fed each other.

After taking a bite of the mango sticky rice that Reba handed to her with a spoon, Chen Xiu asked, "After your scenes in 'Detective Chinatown' are finished, has Yang Ming arranged any other opportunities for you?"

“He said that I would finish filming ‘Detective Chinatown’ in July, so I might as well wait for ‘Diamond Lover’ to be released, then see how popular the show is, buy a few trending searches to help me raise my status, and then try to get better resources.”

"This arrangement is reasonable."

Once "Diamond Lover" airs and Dilraba gains popularity with her role as Gao Wen, she can try to win the lead role or appear on an episode of "Running Man" to boost her popularity.

Both methods can help her gain popularity, but both require "Diamond Lover" to attract viewers first.

It's better to have nothing than something bad; at this point, there's really no need to blindly accept roles.

When the topic of resources came up, Dilraba seemed to have a lot to say, and even temporarily stopped talking about her favorite food.

She wiped her mouth and looked at Chen Xiu, saying, "Brother Xiu, do you know the contents of the agency contract the company prepared for me?"

"I've taken a quick look, and there seems to be a problem with the contract?"

"The contract you prepared for me is too good! According to the contract Jiaxing gave me, even if I work like a slave for several years, I can forget about buying a house in Beijing. But the profit sharing ratio in the new contract, I calculated it based on the salary for 'Diamond Lover,' and I should be able to buy a house in 3 years!"

Reba held up three fingers and shook them excitedly.

Chen Xiu chuckled and asked, "Now that you've bought the house, how do you plan to decorate it?"

"I want to buy a big bed, a bathtub, and then decorate the bedroom nicely, and also have a study!"

"You've started to enjoy reading?"

"This study was prepared for you!"

Chen Xiu's hand holding the fork suddenly stopped, and she was momentarily stunned. She looked up at Reba, and seemed somewhat surprised.

"You even considered my needs?"

"Yes! Don't you like reading?"

"It's only natural," Reba said, her eyes shining so brightly that Chen Xiu's heart skipped a beat.

"pretty good."

(End of this chapter)