My capital is quite large.

Three days later, Zhang Xinyu arrived at the president's office of Haofeng Network on time, dragging her suitcase.

This short three-day holiday felt like a dream to her.

She drove her rented Porsche Panamera back home in triumph, stuffed a thick wad of cash into her parents' hands, and handed out premium Zhonghua cigarettes to her relatives. She watched as those neighbors who had once mocked her now beamed with obsequious smiles…

The thrill of trampling and rubbing her past humiliations underfoot transformed her completely.

She knew in her heart that all this wealth and luxury was given to her by the man sitting behind his desk, flipping through documents.

"You're back?" Li Feng asked casually.

"Boss, I'm back." Zhang Xinyu walked to the desk and skillfully replaced Li Feng's tea with a fresh cup.

"Refocus your mind, you're in for a busy day."

"Go and call Director Han from the film and television department over," Li Feng instructed.

A few minutes later, Director Han walked into the office, carrying a thick stack of actor files and sweating profusely.

"Mr. Li, the preparations for 'Meteor Shower' are basically complete. Because it's a fully funded new drama, even though we've invested a lot of money, those top-tier actors and actresses are simply unwilling to take on this kind of ridiculous campus idol drama."

Director Han wiped his sweat and placed several resumes in front of Li Feng. "However, as per your requirements, we have launched a nationwide audition. Especially for supporting male roles, we directly selected a few good-looking candidates from last year's Super Boy competition, such as Yu Haoming and Wei Chen. They already have a fan base, and their fees are cheaper."

"Okay, the casting for Super Boy is fine." Li Feng nodded. These male supporting actors were originally the same actors from his previous life, so they were very cost-effective.

"The key is the male and female leads."

Director Han pulled out two documents and handed them over with a proud look on his face. "Mr. Li, look, these are two newcomers our team carefully selected from various art colleges. They absolutely match your description of aristocratic air and pure, stubborn spirit!"

Li Feng casually took the first document, glanced at the photo and name in the upper right corner, and his brows furrowed instantly.

The photo shows a female student from Beijing Film Academy with a pure and innocent face.

Name: Shuangzi.

"No way. This woman is absolutely unacceptable." Without even a second's hesitation, Li Feng threw the document into the trash can.

Director Han was stunned: "Huh? Mr. Li, why? This girl is the most beautiful in this year's graduating class of Beijing Film Academy. The stubborn look in her eyes during the audition was absolutely amazing..."

"I said no, and that's final." Li Feng's voice was cold and left no room for negotiation.

What a joke! He knew perfectly well what outrageous things this woman would do in the future!

Surrogacy, tax evasion, acting crazy on set and in various variety shows... This is simply a super time bomb that could explode at any moment!

In her past life, something happened because of her, which led to all the films and TV series she starred in being taken down and banned from the entire internet, causing investors to lose everything!

The Meteor Shower game, which they invested all their money in, was intended to be a long-term cash cow and a way to ruin their own game. How could they let this rotten apple spoil the whole bunch?

Seeing the boss's ashen face, Director Han dared not say another word and quickly pointed to the second set of documents: "Then...then take a look at the male lead. This is a newcomer who just graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, named Zhang Han. He's very handsome and tall enough, so playing that kind of domineering and arrogant rich second-generation is a perfect fit for him!" Li Feng glanced at Zhang Han in the photo, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Playing himself? That's certainly arrogant." Li Feng threw the document back onto the table. "Director Han, is this how your film and television department fools me during background checks?"

"Last March, this guy was suspected of violating traffic rules under the Jianguomen Bridge in Beijing. To avoid punishment, he forcibly dragged a traffic policeman by his car for over 100 meters, causing the policeman to break his arm! This incident not only made the legal news, but he was also criminally detained by the Public Security Bureau. He even changed his name to try and clear his name!"

"You cast a law-abiding official with a criminal record as the male lead in my fully-funded drama? Do you want Haofeng Films to die sooner, or do you want netizens to dig it up and make us the center of attention on social media after the drama airs?!"

boom!

Director Han was so frightened that his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

A traffic police dragging case?! This kind of negative news is absolutely a fatal black mark on a newcomer who's just starting out! He was so focused on the guy's face that he didn't bother to investigate his background.

"Mr. Li... Mr. Li, please calm down! It's my fault for neglecting my duties! I'll remove these two from the candidate list right away!" Director Han bowed repeatedly in apology, but then his face contorted in a grimace, "But boss... we really did spend a long time searching before deciding on these two. Now that filming is about to start, finding newcomers who are cheap, good-looking, and have no scandals is like finding a needle in a haystack..."

Zhang Xinyu, who was standing to the side refilling tea, felt a slight stirring in her heart when she heard Director Han's complaint.

The lead actress was rejected? This was the lead actress in a fully funded, big-budget production!

Subconsciously, she puffed out her proud chest, a hint of eagerness flashing in her peach blossom eyes.

If she could volunteer to play this innocent and stubborn female college student, she could become an overnight sensation with this drama...

"Boss, actually I..."

Zhang Xinyu had just started speaking sweetly when she looked up and met Li Feng's deep and imposing eyes.

There was no warmth in his eyes, only a warning—I'm paying you to be an obedient personal secretary, not for you to go to film sets and show your face in public, hugging and kissing other male actors.

Zhang Xinyu shuddered; the little thought that had just surfaced was instantly extinguished by that cold gaze, leaving not a trace.

If she angers this man, she will immediately revert to her original form!

"Actually...actually, I have a suggestion." Zhang Xinyu smoothly changed the subject, quickly abandoning her previous demeanor, and said timidly.

"Speak," Li Feng said, withdrawing his gaze.

"I saw in the entertainment news a few days ago that a big-budget production called 'The Dream of Red Mansions' had just started filming and held an all-star casting press conference."

As Zhang Xinyu recalled, she said softly, "I saw a young girl playing the young Xue Baochai. She looked very pure and had a stubborn temperament. She seemed to be a Kunqu opera student. There was also a young man playing the adult Jia Baoyu. He was very handsome and clean-cut. I think... their images perfectly match your requirements, boss."

Li Feng's eyes narrowed slightly.

Young Xue Baochai? Adult Jia Baoyu?

Isn't that Li Xin and Yang Yang?!

That's right! In 2008, Li Shaohong's "The Dream of Red Mansions" had just started filming. These two rough gems that would later shine brightly in the entertainment industry were just two unknown newcomers!

These two actors are more than capable of playing Chu Yuxun and Murong Yunhai in "Meteor Shower"! Most importantly, they have clean private lives and backgrounds, and are poised to become top-tier celebrities with both popularity and positive reputations, with absolutely no risk of any scandals!

"That's interesting." Li Feng glanced at Zhang Xinyu with satisfaction. "That's a good suggestion."

Director Han, however, was somewhat troubled: "President Li, I've seen these two newcomers on TV too, and their looks are indeed top-notch. But the problem is... they're now under Director Li Shaohong's management! They're both signed to Rongxinda Film & Television Company. Rongxinda is a long-established talent agency in Beijing's entertainment circle. If we try to snatch up their rising stars and bring them in to film idol dramas, will Li Shaohong agree?"

"Rongxinda?" A playful smile appeared on Li Feng's lips.

In my past life's memories, Rong Xinda in 2008 seemed to be enjoying immense success because of the TV series "The Dream of Red Mansions," but in reality, it was already an empty shell riddled with holes.

Not long after Zhou Xun left, Chen Kun's contract was about to expire and he was going solo, and Yang Mi was already planning to leave the country.

Aside from making some art films, Li Shaohong is utterly incompetent in business operations and artist management, squandering a bunch of promising talents.

Why should I borrow people from such a declining old company and have to put up with their attitude?

Li Feng stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling traffic in the science park.

"Director Han, your vision is still too narrow."

"Since Li Shaohong's Rong Xinda has the person we need in their hands, then we won't lend him the money."

"Buy them."