I'm really good at this.

"So my TV series sold for three million?!"

Zhang Hongren was dumbfounded.

After a moment of silence, he took the bank card out of his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Lin Muqing: "You should take this money back."

He's too ashamed to accept it!

A TV series that cost 13 million to produce only sold for 3 million?

I've already lost my underwear!

And you're giving yourself 800,000 for this?

I'd better forget it; I'm not that thick-skinned.

It seems I still lack talent; I might as well go to work.

Filming TV shows is not as good as having a regular job.

Seeing him push the bank card towards her, Lin Muqing looked displeased: "What do you mean?"

Trying to act all artsy again? Saying you don't care about money?

Zhang Hong sighed and said, "I don't mean anything by it, it's just that this TV series has lost so much money, there's really no need for me to give you any more money, and I'm too ashamed to accept it."

The flame ignited by a surge of passion was extinguished in just five minutes.

Lin Muqing looked at him as if he were a lunatic: "Three million means that after deducting all costs, the net profit is three million."

Zhang Hong was shocked: "You mean my lousy TV series sold for 16 million?!"

The café fell silent as everyone turned to see who this man who had shouted out sixteen million was.

Zhang Hong quickly knelt down and lowered his voice: "It really sold for 16 million?"

Does that mean I'm about to take off?!

Lin Muqing explained, "Actually, it was thirty million, but Sun Zheng and his crew took seven million. After deducting the remaining costs, Lin Chuan and I got ten million in total, of which eight hundred thousand is your share of the profits."

Now it was Zhang Hong's turn to feel frustrated: "I only have 800,000..."

Human desires are endless.

His entire family had never had this much money in his previous life.

And now, it only took three months to get 800,000 after tax.

But you're definitely not happy, because you sold a total of 30 million, and after deducting costs, the net profit was 17 million.

"It's your own fault for being so artsy." Lin Muqing gave him a disdainful look. "I specifically looked at the contract you signed back then. Because Sun Zheng personally joined your crew, invested in you, and lent you the crew, you didn't ask for any dividends at all."

The current dividend distribution is only possible because I negotiated it after the original investor withdrew their investment.

Really... I was so stupid back then.

I hope you don't end up in my body in that other world, otherwise... you'll probably have to live in that little box forever.

Wishing you happiness, from the other me.

After finishing his reflection, Zhang Hong looked up and earnestly gazed at the girl sitting opposite him, who was fiddling with her hair and whose eyes were drifting towards the window. "Thank you."

Thank you for igniting the flame of hope within me.

In his past life, Zhang Hong once saw a quote online: "Some cars and houses, you either own from birth, or you can never own in your entire life."

He thought it made a lot of sense.

Therefore, he was content with being ordinary and accepted the reality that he had no talent.

Everyone says they like a simple life, but who would be content with that?

The so-called contentment with the ordinary and returning to the mundane is either a affectation after achieving success, or... it's simply a clear understanding of reality.

But now, Lin Muqing has given him hope.

They saw hope that they could buy a big house and drive a nice car on their own.

It turns out he was talented.

It's just that it was buried in its past life.

"You can thank me later." Lin Muqing's legs stopped shaking, but her fingers, which were playing with her hair, twisted around it even faster. "You should think about your future plans. Do you really want to live an ordinary life?"

After spending some time together, Zhang Hong had a basic understanding of her behavior.

Shaking your leg means you're irritable, while playing with your hair means you're happy.

It's obvious that she's in a good mood right now.

Zhang Hong then smiled and said, "No, I want to continue my career in the entertainment industry."

It's not for any grand ideal of promoting culture; I just want to make money.

If I could help others fulfill their dreams, like helping Mr. Wang Jun, that would be pretty good.

"Then you need to think about this," Lin Muqing straightened her posture and said seriously, "Now that the production team has been returned to Sun Zheng, how are you going to build your own team?"

"I already have someone in mind," Zhang Hong said with a smile. "Lin Chuan is a good choice. He's not short of money, but he's not a bad person and doesn't have the typical bad habits of a rich kid. Besides, when we were filming, he was always on set, and most of the time he was more attentive than I was. I think he genuinely loves acting."

Lin Muqing started shaking her leg again: "Oh, and then?"

"Then there's the matter of finding a team for photography, editing, screenwriting, lighting, makeup, props, production assistants, assistant directors, and so on. I plan to figure things out gradually."

After hearing Zhang Hong's words, the girl with long, straight black hair suddenly fell silent.

However, she increased the pace of her leg shaking.

This indicates that she is currently in a very bad mood.

Zhang Hong saw it clearly and smiled, "Of course, there's one more crucial candidate."

He winked and said sincerely, "Ms. Lin Muqing, given that Zhang Hong is often pretentious and irrational, and as naive as a blank sheet of paper, and given that he's likely to be sold off by capital in his future interactions with others, could you please, the all-powerful Ms. Lin, have pity on him and let him join his team to be fully responsible for all external communication matters?"

Lin Muqing's legs stopped shaking.

However, she did not agree.

She just kept playing with her hair, her eyes darting around: "I'm very busy, and I'm planning to go back to work at the family company, then gradually work my way up, and eventually take over the family business. Also, I..."

"Please," Zhang Hong said earnestly.

The fact that Lin Muqing was able to sell her first TV series, which was directed by a completely unknown young director, for 30 million yuan in just one and a half months speaks volumes about her abilities.

Moreover, he could tell that this girl had wanted to work with him for a long time.

She just said one thing but meant another.

So he hit a straight shot.

Looking at the serious look in his handsome face, Lin Muqing sighed: "But my price is very high. With that little salary, I can't even afford gas."

"I'll give you all the money." Zhang Hong said decisively. "I didn't know how to allocate money anyway. Since you studied business administration, you can manage all the team's money from now on. You can decide how much you want to spend on yourself and how much profit sharing you get."

Willing to part with something.

Without giving up something, there is no gain.

The more you earn, the more you're working for yourself, and the harder you'll work.

When you work hard to make money for the team, you are making money for yourself. Of course, I can also make more money.

This is Zhang Hong's "Social Experience of an Ordinary Office Worker".

That's what his boss from his previous life said to him when he gave him a raise.

Moreover, he has seen far too many companies that only know how to make empty promises.

Lin Muqing finally smiled and said, "You're not keeping a third for yourself?"

"You're more professional than me when it comes to financial management."

Lin Muqing's lips curled up even higher.

"Besides, this isn't a blind date; we're a team! Of course, I feel more at ease entrusting it to a professional like you."

Lin Muqing looked at him, her smile gradually fading: "Serves you right for not having a girlfriend."

To be honest, she almost fell for him just now.

In every sense of the word.

Zhang Hong was completely oblivious: "Improving myself is the most important thing. I'm only twenty-four, still young."

Yes, the conditions match.

A beautiful girl with a great figure and elegant demeanor—these are the qualities she possesses.

Why would she be interested in you?

Face, figure, money—that's the requirement.

Being able to earn money is also a prerequisite.

I want a better life and better girls, like...

Zhang Hong slightly shifted his gaze away from Lin Muqing.

Then you need to work hard to improve your own conditions.

Right now... we're still a long way off.

"Fine, I'll join." Lin Muqing spread out her hands. "Give it to me."

"Take what?" Zhang Hong asked, puzzled.

Lin Muqing pouted: "A bank card, you need start-up capital to build a team, right?"

"No way!" Zhang Hong exclaimed in surprise, "You want it for 800,000? Didn't you already make several million?"

"It's all included." Lin Muqing tried to pull his hand away several times but couldn't budge it.

She glared at him before pulling out her bank card.

Lin Muqing put away the bank card and stood up: "Let's go."

Zhang Hong stood up as well: "Where are we going? Aren't we supposed to be building a team?"

"Okay, I'll give you a surprise when we get back." Lin Muqing put on sunglasses, hiding her eyes behind the darkness. "Someone's already waiting for you over there."

Zhang Hong raised an eyebrow.

Waiting for myself... Lin Chuan?

............

Riding his beloved electric scooter, Zhang Hong followed behind the Lamborghini, getting covered in dust the whole way.

He was stunned when he got back to the residential area but before he even went inside.

Several people were squatting on the curb outside the residential area.

Wang Ye, Lin Chuan, Luo Jun, Bai Xueye.

Upon seeing him return, Wang Ye stood up and rushed over in one stride.

"Brother Hong, you're finally back!"

Zhang Hong was confused: "Why are you all here? I remember the crew had already disbanded and was on break. Besides, you're Director Sun's team, you have nothing to do with me anymore."

Wang Ye explained, "Brother Hong, I've figured it out. I didn't learn anything from Director Sun, but I learned a lot from you."

He smiled shyly: "Actually, my dream is to become a director who can stand on his own like you in the future, but there are too many seniors under Director Sun, and I feel that I can't learn anything from them, so... I want to work for you."

Zhang Hong then looked at Luo Yun and Bai Xueye: "What about you two? I don't have any scenes to film here."

"Brother Hong." Luo Yun also called him Brother Hong along with Wang Ye and the others.

He scratched the back of his head, smiling sheepishly, "I'm not really famous right now. I was thinking... instead of trying my luck everywhere, I might as well follow you. If things go well, maybe I can get a major role or something."

Bai Xueye nodded in agreement: "Me too!"

Even if I don't have any films or TV shows to shoot?

"If there's no chance, I'm fine with doing odd jobs or something." Luo Yun still smiled shyly.

Bai Xueye nodded again: "Me too!"

Lin Chuan, who was standing next to him, also stood up and stretched his ankles before saying, "Stop talking nonsense, just get to work!"

Damn it! He's the worst off!

He thought he could retire gracefully after completing all his missions! But his own sister threatened him, forcing him to join the team as a double agent! From now on, he can only pass on "correct but misleading" information to his father through his sister!

Damn it, Hong-ge, didn't you say you were leaving the entertainment industry? Does this mean you've changed your mind? Does that mean you're really going to pursue my sister?

Sigh... I wonder if my dad will give me a German-style back throw after that TV series airs.

Lin Chuan is in a terrible state!

Looking at these people's faces, Zhang Hong suddenly felt his eyes getting hot.

He pursed his lips, then grinned.

"Then our family is officially established!"

This is my first step, Zhang Hong, in making money in the entertainment industry!

As long as I have my amazing talent! And Lin Chuan's wallet! And Lin Muqing's brilliant moves!

There's no reason why they can't make money!

PS: 3300-word update delivered! Another 6000-word update during the new book period!

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