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Chapter 93 Loyalty and Utilitarianism

"Xiaotian, I never expected that I would win so easily."

"My family used to be poor, and snacks were something I could never afford."

"Coco, actually I envy you for having such a good older brother."

Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei whispered to each other in bed.

Chen Keke recounted some detailed experiences from the past, which were clearly vastly different from her present state.

It's clear that Chen Keke is truly grateful to her older brother.

Tian Xiwei was naturally envious; she actually wanted to win without lifting a finger.

The problem is that my family doesn't have that kind of financial means, so signing with Lanco Studio is like hooking up with a powerful backer.

The two talked for an unknown amount of time before finally falling asleep.

The two woke up at almost 10 a.m. the next day.

When the sunlight illuminated the entire room, Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei finally woke up.

The room the two challenged last night had an excellent view; the Suzhou Creek Bay could be seen from the room's balcony.

When I arrived at the waterfront mansion last night, it was already night, and I could only see the other side. Now I can finally see the Suzhou Creek side.

"Oda, come look, it's so beautiful!"

Chen Keke's face lit up with joy as she spoke.

Just as Chen Keke woke up, Jiang Qiumei arrived at the waterfront mansion with Bai Lu's assistant and others.

They arrived in Shanghai quite late last night, checked into a hotel, and didn't come to the waterfront mansion.

As they walked in, Jiang Qiumei and the others were still a little stunned.

It seems no one expected that President Chen would buy a house here.

When they saw the waterfront mansion, they were all stunned.

"This is the house Brother Chen bought!?"

Bai Lu exclaimed in surprise, her words filled with undisguised shock.

"The address provided is correct!"

"I just checked online, and the starting price is at least 2 million."

Jiang Qiumei spoke softly, her words filled with emotion.

Although I knew beforehand that President Chen's annual salary should be very high, I did not expect that President Chen was so wealthy.

There must be other sources of income, and they must be legitimate ones, otherwise they wouldn't dare to reveal them.

They were all aware of Mr. Chen's family background.

"Brother Chen never expected to make so much money."

Coco must be overjoyed.

Even Bai Lu couldn't help but feel envious; Chen Keke had won big this time.

When Jiang Qiumei, Bai Lu, and the others entered the waterfront mansion, they were struck by its luxury.

The previous homeowner spent over 100 million on renovations.

If they hadn't been in such a hurry to make a move, Chen Jingyuan wouldn't have had a chance to snag a bargain.

"Mr. Chen, your move is truly astonishing!"

Jiang Qiumei looked at Chen Jingyuan's face and couldn't help but praise him.

With Chen Jingyuan controlling resources and possessing considerable wealth, it was impossible for his studio not to take off.

"I was lucky and made some money from the stock market."

Chen Jingyuan spoke slowly, without concealing the source of his money.

"Mr. Chen, it's not just good luck, it's entirely a testament to your ability."

Jiang Qiumei couldn't help but continue speaking, her words carrying a strong hint of flattery.

The allure of money is fully revealed at this moment!

Previously, Chen Jingyuan was at most considered to have a little money, but now he has transformed into a tycoon.

The difference between having assets worth hundreds of millions is quite significant, and even Bai Lu's gaze towards Chen Jingyuan has changed considerably.

Wealth truly is the best beauty treatment for men!

Chen Jingyuan can still experience it now. Fortunately, Chen Keke, Tian Xiwei, and the others heard the commotion and quickly came downstairs.

"noob!"

Chen Keke was also very happy to see Bai Lu and immediately gave her a big hug.

The task of overseeing the tour was assigned to Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei.

Bai Lu and the others experienced firsthand the shock that Chen Keke and the others had shown in their eyes last night.

luxurious!

These two words are the only way to describe the scene in my eyes.

"I've decided to hold my studio meetings here."

Chen Keke didn't forget to repeat what she had decided last night.

My mom has agreed, and my brother hasn't objected.

Jiang Qiumei and the others naturally wouldn't refuse; why choose another place when there's such a good place?

Moreover, this can also be seen as a way to demonstrate strength, at least in the future, when newly signed artists see this waterfront mansion, they will be the first to recognize its value.

"After a while, we can find two nannies and a chef."

"We've already spent a million on property management fees, so what's another million to hire some people?"

"Otherwise, cleaning such a big villa would be exhausting."

Sitting on the sofa, Chen Jingyuan began to think about something.

He didn't tell his mother about this; it was better to act first and inform her later.

Lunchtime arrived quickly, and Chen Jingyuan had ordered a table of food well in advance.

"Please take your seats and eat!"

Chen Jingyuan greeted Chen Keke and the others who were visiting.

Chen Keke and other veterans of the studio were very familiar with Chen Jingyuan and did not stand on ceremony.

Tian Xiwei was perhaps a little reserved, but under Chen Keke's encouragement, she started to pick up the pace considerably.

"Let me tell you about the arrangements for you next."

Chen Jingyuan took advantage of the meal to start talking about the issue of resources.

Instantly, Jiang Qiumei and the others perked up, as this concerned their future.

"First of all, Bai Lu, the crew of 'The Eternal Love' is almost ready."

"You are the female lead, and you will still be a regular guest in the second season of 'Chinese Restaurant'."

"In addition, if a suitable role comes along, you can choose to participate with Sister Jiang's assistance."

Chen Jingyuan's gaze fell on Bai Lu as he slowly spoke.

He didn't forget to give a brief introduction to "The Eternal Love," a mid-budget period drama with an investment of tens of millions of yuan.

"Thank you, Brother Chen!"

Bai Lu couldn't help but smile happily as she spoke.

She knew that only period dramas could truly elevate her to the ranks of top-tier actresses, and that this was likely a carefully chosen project by Brother Chen.

Next, Chen Jingyuan's gaze fell on Chen Keke and Tian Xiwei.

"Coco, you'll be a regular guest on 'Back to Field' from now on."

"The regular guests on this show include He Jiong, Huang Lei, and others."

"After participating in this program, you and Xiaotian will join the cast of 'A Love So Beautiful' as the female lead and second female lead."

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"While 'Back to Field' is being filmed, Sister Jiang, could you arrange for Xiaotian to hone his acting skills in Hengdian?"

Chen Jingyuan's voice continued, indicating that the resources were relatively limited.

Considering they also need to enroll in the Shanghai Theatre Academy, they will definitely need to ask for leave at that time.

Fortunately, the Shanghai Theatre Academy is not as strict as the Central Academy of Drama, and there are precedents for filming during freshman year.

The problem is not a big one, but you still need to balance some academic arrangements without too much!

"Teacher He, that guy from Hunan TV!?"

"Brother, really?!"

Chen Keke hesitated for a moment before confirming, her words tinged with surprise.

She never expected to be able to record a variety show with Teacher He.

"Yes!"

Chen Jingyuan nodded and said that after consideration, he felt that Chen Keke was more suitable.

Besides He Jiong and Huang Lei, the other two regular guests on "Back to Field" are either newcomers or unknown in China.

It just so happens that Chen Keke is a new actress who has just debuted, so they are evenly matched.

This way, it wouldn't seem out of place in "Back to Field".

After confirming it, Chen Keke's face became even more excited.

Liu Yulan and the others could understand their excitement, and even Jiang Qiumei and Liu Yulan were quite surprised.

They are also very familiar with He Jiong, so this variety show is likely to be a hit.

After her initial excitement subsided, Chen Keke suddenly thought of the "A Love So Beautiful" project.

It seems the author didn't specify whether she's playing the lead or supporting role.

"Dude, am I playing the lead or the second lead?!"

Chen Keke quickly asked, "There's a difference between the female lead and the second female lead."

"You can choose for yourself!"

"Just play a role in this youth campus drama."

Chen Jingyuan spoke up, letting Chen Keke choose for herself!

He was mainly curious about how his sister would choose, and whether she would give up the resources as she had said before.

"Brother, let's give the lead role to Xiaotian."

"Since I've already participated in 'Back to Field,' I can play the second female lead."

"Besides, I said before that I would give resources to Oda."

After considering for a moment, Chen Keke spoke seriously, her tone revealing great generosity.

"cocoa!"

Tian Xiwei looked at Chen Keke's earnest expression and couldn't help but be moved.

It's already quite an achievement to get a supporting role in a drama series like this.

Moreover, she had previously researched Chen Jingyuan and Tianhe Studio.

It's known that most of the youth campus idol dramas produced by Tianhe Studio are hits.

The second female lead still manages to gain a lot of goodwill from the general public, but I never expected that Chen Keke would give up the first female lead role to me.

"Xiaotian, we are best friends."

"Besides, your fame helps me make money."

Chen Keke spoke with a relaxed expression, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

As for Liu Yulan and Jiang Qiumei, they naturally wouldn't interfere with Chen Keke's choice.

Regardless of the circumstances, the resources end up in the hands of Lanco Studio's own people.

If Xiaotian becomes popular, it will also bring many benefits to the studio.

"Then let's decide on this."

"You should take a good look at the original work and think more about how to perform it."

Chen Jingyuan made the decision directly, so as not to hesitate and end up not playing the role well.

I didn't expect my sister to be so loyal. Besides, it's pretty good that she can make choices.

Perhaps I could manage a studio in the future; that could be considered a career path.

Just then, Jiang Qiumei brought up something.

"Mr. Chen, could you please inject another five million into the studio?"

Jiang Qiumei looked a little embarrassed, but considering that President Chen was rich, she could only brazenly accept it.

"reason!?"

Chen Jingyuan did not refuse but instead asked.

"I want to equip the studio with a van and a professional styling team."

"We need to recruit a lot more people, but we are still a bit short of funds at present."

Jiang Qiumei then went into detail about her plans for the studio.

Previously, only Bai Lu was a decent artist; Chen Keke could only be considered half a decent one.

Now that Bailu has gained popularity, and with the addition of Tian Xiwei, it's even more exciting.

She'll definitely expand her staff; she might even want to hire two bodyguards.

"Okay, no problem."

"I'll transfer the money to the studio's account immediately."

After a brief moment's thought, Chen Jingyuan agreed.

Putting everything else aside, the team's image is indeed quite important.

Having your own styling team is likely to be much better than outsourcing the styling.

Many A-list celebrities have their own dedicated styling teams.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen!"

Jiang Qiumei said with a grateful expression.

After the business was discussed, the atmosphere at the dinner table relaxed.

Chen Keke, Bai Lu, and Tian Xiwei all started chatting.

For example, they might ask Bai Lu what she's been doing lately and how she feels about becoming famous.

Also, I asked Xiaotian about some of the situations she encountered when she attended the training course before.

It's fair to say that Chen Keke's personality means there's never a dull moment.

Chen Jingyuan listened quietly to the girls' conversation, but his thoughts began to drift away.

If Lanco Studios wants to expand, it does need some development funds.

At least until Bai Lu and the others have fully matured, some investment may still be needed.

Why not have Lanco Studios organize a movie project, and then use Tencent's influence to invest in the project and make some money?

Incidentally, some of the money earned will be used to establish a charitable foundation, serving as an extra layer of insurance.

In the Chinese entertainment industry, charity is still a very useful asset.

Although it may seem somewhat utilitarian, true charity is judged by its actions, not its intentions.

The worst thing is that they don't even have the utilitarian mindset to do charity; many celebrities are very stingy with money.

The problem is that Chen Jingyuan, a future billionaire with a guaranteed fortune of hundreds of billions, really doesn't care about the small amount of money he makes from movies.

On the contrary, it's well worth it to buy a good reputation for the studio.