star of the peninsula

Lee Ji-eun was busy for more than a month for her tenth anniversary, and it was not until the end of October that she finally had the first chance to rest.

"Is this the schedule for top artists? The schedule is scheduled until next year." Chen Chen grinned as he looked at Li Zhien's schedule. "Even machines need to take a break, let alone humans."

"Taking a break means falling behind, and artists don't have the qualifications to fall behind." Lee Ji-eun first expressed the artist's firm will, and then asked curiously: "Why are you suddenly interested in my schedule? Do you have something for me to do?"

"I met with the Hong sisters some time ago, you know."

Chen Chen actively hinted at it, and was just short of writing the words "There's a script for you" on his face.

"Prepared a script for me?" Lee Ji-eun quickly responded to the prompt, her cheeks flushed, "Is it the one you mentioned before?!"

"Yes, it's already been done." Chen Chen nodded proudly. "Before, we were still in the stage of perfecting the script and couldn't sign the contract. This time, we signed the contract."

"Haha, what do you mean by perfecting the script? I just thought that C Headquarters might not be a good place to go." Li Zhien ruthlessly exposed Chen Chen's attempt to save face. "They are the Hong sisters, very capable TV drama writers. It's normal for them to look down on the previous C Headquarters."

"Yes, 'My Mister' was a lucky break, and 'Model Taxi' was a comic adaptation that everyone looked down upon. These can't be considered real achievements." Chen Chen couldn't help but sigh, "Only if you can do a good job of the C part of the script for the Hong sisters can you be considered officially a celebrity in the TV drama industry. It's really difficult."

"Doesn't "Sky Castle" count?" asked Lee Ji-eun.

"Who would be optimistic about "Castle in the Sky"?" Chen Chen's eyes gradually became vague, "A director with no achievements, a screenwriter who is not very good, and a group of main actors who have been silent for several years and look like my confidants."

"It's interesting that the most famous person among the production team's information is me, the investor, who has been announced so many times."

"But it is precisely because of this fun that if Sky Castle can achieve good results in the future, it will bring greater profits to C headquarters."

"Hey, do you know?" Chen Chen thought of another interesting thing, "MBC gave me a very low price, basically only half of the normal market price."

"You agreed?" Li Zhien was shocked. "You actually agreed?!"

"Why don't you agree to the prime time slot? I've done as many business as I can to get the prime time slot by losing a little money." Chen Chen said as a matter of course, "The main thing is that if I don't agree to give them kickbacks, my little face is actually not enough to help them get the prime time slot."

"It seems that your face is not as good as your money." Li Zhien laughed, "But eating half of it directly is still a bit too much. Isn't the chaos of MBC over yet?"

"Once this thing starts, it's hard to stop, because people will continue to benefit from it and will continue to attract others to imitate it. Others have successfully rebelled and reaped a lot of benefits, so why can't I have a share?" Chen Chen shrugged, "A major change can quickly solve the problem, but a major change will affect the interests of so many people."

"So we can only grind slowly and clean up bit by bit, but the time before the cleanup is a good opportunity for me." Chen Chen chuckled, "Someone wants money, and C headquarters is not short of money and is willing to make concessions. We can have a lot of cooperation."

"What will you do when the liquidation comes? You will definitely be involved." Li Zhien was a little nervous. "If you are really involved, will there be any problems?"

"Let them be involved. Which entertainment company doesn't have a few lawsuits? You can't be a saint in this world of fame and fortune." Chen Chenfeng said calmly, "But it's not that easy to cause problems. MBC TV won't want to air its dirty laundry outside. I'm also the one who has been suffering and not getting the compensation I deserve, so I'm not afraid of it being exposed."

"That's good." After putting aside her worries, Li Zhien smiled and stretched out her hand, "Did you bring the script? Show it to me. I must be the heroine, right?!"

"The male lead is a tool man, and there is only one female lead, Lee Ji-eun." Chen Chen took out the script from his bag and handed it to her, "I will look for sponsors later and try to let you change ten sets of clothes in one shoot!" "That's not necessary!" Lee Ji-eun was so scared that her eyes widened a little, "Changing clothes is tiring, three sets will be enough!"

"Let's talk about it later. Everything depends on the sponsor's opinion." Chen Chen couldn't give her any guarantee. "If the sponsor is willing to pay, we can't refuse it."

"That's right." Li Zhien nodded her head, "Then we'll discuss it then."

"Then it's settled. I'll send an official invitation to KakaoM later, and you should try your best to cooperate." Chen Chen, "Let's settle the matter first, and we can talk about it in bed behind closed doors later."

"Humph, I knew you were going to take advantage of me." Lee Ji-eun rolled her eyes and acted like a real person, "Giving me scripts for no reason is just an excuse for big bosses like you!"

"OK, you just read the script here, I'll go buy some groceries and cook." Chen Chen was unmoved and stood up as if he hadn't heard anything. "This is a day worth celebrating, let's have something good today."

"So proactive?" Li Zhien put the script down immediately, her face full of confusion, "Do you have something else for me to do that you are hiding from me now?"

"It's a reward for you." Chen Chen explained: "The Hong sisters designated you as the heroine, and I was able to negotiate it so easily by relying on the fact that I was 100% sure that you would be the heroine."

"Well, then you have to treat me to a good meal."

Li Zhien did not deny that Chen Chen would definitely be able to treat her, and she did think that he should treat her to a nice meal.

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"When will the filming start?" Lee Ji-eun had almost finished reading the script while eating, and she was very excited. "This script is so interesting. I can't wait to see what will happen on TV."

"According to your schedule, I'm afraid it will have to start filming at the end of the year, and the C headquarters will be working on two fronts by then." Chen Chen replied casually, "The picture quality will definitely not be bad. I can guarantee this to you."

"Why?" Li Zhien was thinking wildly, and a very strange picture appeared in her mind, "You want to join the crew and watch us shoot? Be the director yourself?"

"Because headquarters C is willing to spend money on a lot of special effects. Fantasy dramas only look good when there are a lot of special effects. A fantasy drama that is stingy and refuses to use special effects is nothing but ridiculous." Chen Chen shook his head. "Being a director is ridiculous. I don't have that ability. Let someone else do it."

"Chen Chen, do you know?" Li Zhien suddenly became serious, her face was very serious, "People outside say that I am the best actor promoted by C Headquarters Entertainment Company. Do you have anything to say?"

"They are right. You have actually taken all the best TV drama resources of C headquarters." Chen Chen couldn't help scratching his head. "And after Hotel Del Luna goes online, this voice will become even louder."

"Why?" Li Zhien was stunned for a moment, "You didn't mean it!"

"It's not intentional, it's just too much of a coincidence." Chen Chen himself felt it was outrageous. "C headquarters has another TV series that started filming at the same time as yours. As for the result after it comes out... Haha, it's hard to say."

...(End of chapter)