star of the peninsula

"Did you suddenly think of me when you were free?"

The soup and rice had just been served, and Li Zhien's words made Chen Chen sweat.

It was almost 8:30 after chatting with Zheng Zhemin. There was no point in going back to Headquarters C at this time. It was a bit early to go home and rest, so I thought of Li Zhien.

Now that he was asked this question, Chen Chen felt somewhat embarrassed.

But Li Zhien is not a woman who would deliberately embarrass others. She asked this purely because
"That's how I am anyway." Li Zhien said with some embarrassment: "My busy schedule has come to an end after today's shooting. I only thought of you at this time. I was hesitant not long before you called me. contact you."

"Okay, don't say these things that will make us look unfamiliar." Chen Chen couldn't help laughing, and then quickly changed the subject, "Have you finished all the things you should be busy with recently? You look very relaxed."

"I have finished the work on the tenth anniversary a long time ago. Now I just have to wait until the day comes." Li Zhien counted with him on his fingers, "You don't have to worry about running in with the new company at all. It's just that the company has changed its name, but the contract is signed It’s more relaxed, and it’s good to have more monthly income. ”

"The short drama I'm filming now is almost finished, and I'm waiting for the next script."

"But this script is probably going to be difficult to wait for. On the one hand, "My Uncle" was so good. If the next drama is rejected, half of my previous efforts as an actor will be in vain. On the other hand, the company will not I really want me to film TV series continuously.”

"Filming movies can greatly enhance your status, but the money you can earn for the company is quite limited, so they are a little unhappy."

"So" Li Zhien glanced at the person opposite, "I'm waiting for your script."

"Waiting for my script?" Chen Chen was almost distracted by the sudden topic, "Aren't we talking about you? Why did it suddenly come to my head again?"

"Only your script can help me get out of this situation." Li Zhien blinked, "I can't understand this. Have I become stupid?"

Before Chen Chen could speak, Li Zhien explained to him excitedly.

"First of all, C Department's vision for selecting scripts is recognized by everyone, so the company doesn't have to worry about the quality of the scripts."

"The second thing is that your status in the world is here. If you personally assign a role to me, it will be difficult for the company to refuse. It will be a big trouble in terms of face."

"The last thing is your outstanding ability to make money. Even a 'mourning drama' like 'My Uncle', which is difficult to make money, can allow you to make profits. Other scripts are even easier."

"So as long as you open your mouth, our company will most likely let me out!" Li Zhien said excitedly: "Do you understand?"

"I understand, but I also heard several misunderstandings from you." Chen Chen calmly stirred the soup and rice and pointed out Li Zhien's shortcomings.

"Where did I misunderstand?" Li Zhien said aggrievedly: "I thought of this when I was free and dazed. I have been thinking about it for a long time."

"It's not a big mistake. You'll know after I tell you." Chen Chen waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be nervous.

Li Zhien nodded and leaned forward as if he was listening attentively. "First point, "My Uncle" didn't make any money. At most, it was just a break-even. The lively scenes you see are all empty and hot." Chen Chen sighed deeply, "Everyone is here. No one who joins in the fun wants to be converted into commercial value and placed in our C headquarters.”

"Oh." Li Zhien nodded again, "It sounds a little outrageous, but it is indeed very possible, just like people who are willing to listen to my songs are not necessarily my fans."

"That's pretty much the situation. If "My Uncle" really wants to make a profit, I have to find a suitable buyer willing to buy the copyright." Chen Chen took a sip of water and returned to the previous topic, "Your second misunderstanding What happened to me is that I am just Chen Chen, not a particularly respectable person with a top background like KakaoM.”

"Really?" Li Zhien tilted his head, not looking like he cared at all, "Then you have to work harder and strive to be able to trample them under your feet."

"It's a bit difficult. This is South Korea after all. If I can step on people here, my country will have to step on the United States." Chen Chen only thought she was cute and couldn't help but reach out and pinch her face. "But they are not that powerful. KakaoM just has a little more money and no ability."

Not to mention the "previous" cognition, even Chen Chen, who has lived in South Korea for several years, still has an impression of KakaoM that he is very rich and is buying entertainment companies everywhere. They have no ability to produce their own content.

In addition, there was a rumor that they were closely related to a cult, but Chen Chen didn't care much about it.

Just look at the female president to see how powerful the cult is in South Korea. Regardless of whether KakaoM has a proven relationship with the cult or not, just acquiesce that it is. Ninety-nine percent of the time, you won’t be wrong.

"Wow~" Li Zhien's eyes sparkled, "The contempt of a genius! So handsome!"

"Why are you so handsome?" Chen Chen held his forehead with one hand, "Also, don't call me a genius. I'm already in my late twenties. It would be a bit shameless to be called a genius again."

"But everyone thinks you are very young." Li Zhien seemed to have discovered a blind spot, "Is it because the uncle-level figures you are compared with make you stand out?"

"Probably." Chen Chen shook his head, "But the accumulation of time is still terrible. I am still far away from those people. The more I understand the industry, the more I can realize this."

"Don't be afraid. Strictly speaking, your time is longer than theirs." Li Zhien gestured carefully, "I'm not cursing others, but from a practical point of view, your time must be longer, right? ?”

"What's right? You're asking the question?! And the more you say it, the less confident you are?! You should say this with 100% certainty!" Chen Chen was so angry that he almost broke his voice, "Are you right about this matter? My lack of confidence makes me feel bad!”

"I'm sorry~" Li Zhien frowned aggrievedly, and pouted, "In the middle of the sentence, I felt very sorry for those seniors and I felt very sorry for you, so I didn't dare to say it, but in the end... I want to be hurt by you"

"Forget it, forget it." Chen Chen instantly softened his heart and said gently: "I shouldn't be cruel to you. I have to wait for you to help me develop. How can I be cruel to you?"

"Shall I bring you prosperity?" Li Zhien was stunned for a moment, "Can I still bring you prosperity? Do I have that ability?"

"Uh" Chen Chen scratched his head, "Hey, let's go home and talk."

...(End of chapter)