Chapter 542: Chapter 537: No Endorsement Fee
Gu Yuan secretly complained.
After a few people finished signing the contracts, she introduced the new projects to everyone in the room.
One of them is an official 60-episode science fiction drama.
It’s expected to be a big production with a 200 million investment, aiming to create Hua Continent’s first science fiction epic film.
Ye Tong and Gu Lin will play the male and female leads.
Lin Anqing, Feng Zhong, and other well-known directors from Hua Continent will direct it together, using their exclusive teams. The rest of the cast consists of veteran actors with strong performances as well as new-generation actors who are both talented and popular.
Li Tao was not only lucky enough to be in charge of all the extras, but also appointed as one of the producers of the drama, mainly responsible for managing these actors.
This windfall was truly golden, making him a little dizzy.
"Sister Ning, you’ll be like my own sister from now on..."
Ji Ning glanced at him, "Don’t let me down."
Li Tao was so excited he wanted to twirl around and dance, raised his hand to swear his promise.
After introducing the first project, Gu Yuan began to introduce the second project.
"This is a charity project, filming an official anti-trafficking promo video. In a few days, Ye Tong, you and I will attend a signing ceremony at the Security Department. From now on, you will be the spokesperson and need to actively cooperate with all filming tasks from the Security Department."
Ye Tong’s eyes widened instantly, looking at Gu Yuan in disbelief, "Sister Yuan, I got an endorsement?"
Gu Yuan glanced at Ji Ning and nodded slightly, "Yes, your first endorsement is an official one, so you must do a great job. This is a good opportunity to increase your visibility and image."
Ye Tong clenched her fists, stood up excitedly, bowed to Gu Yuan, and said to Ji Ning, "Thank you, Sister Yuan, and especially thank you, Sister Ning."
Ji Ning smiled faintly, "There’s no endorsement fee."
"I’m still willing to shoot."
This is not only an opportunity to improve her positive image but also comes with many intangible benefits.
Which top or superstar actor wouldn’t want to be associated with the authorities? Even if it means investing their own money in shooting, they would be very willing.
Gu Yuan saw that Ye Tong’s thoughts were clear, and she felt more confident about her future.
"The third project is a slow-paced reality show. Considering your studies, I’ve scheduled you as a guest on the third episode, which will coincide with promoting the drama ’War God’."
Ye Tong quickly thanked her.
"The fourth project is a family ethical drama. Lin Qing, you will play the mother of the female lead. I’ll give you the script later, and it will heavily rely on acting skills. Perform well, and the road for this kind of role will expand."
Lin Qing, not expecting to get any announcements, happily expressed her gratitude.
Gu Yuan laid out the business arrangements for the two actors in the studio for the rest of the year in one go.
Even the new assistant, Li Xiang, had her work scheduled fully, clearly making use of every person in the studio.
After finishing the work arrangements, Gu Yuan looked at Ji Ning, "The above is the business plan for the studio for the next six months. Besides, I also need to recruit at least 20 people and lease a permanent office..."
"Sure."
Ji Ning generously handed her a card directly.
Gu Yuan: ...
Why did she feel like she boarded a golden pirate ship?
***
After dealing with all the pressing matters, Ji Ning finally became hands-off and enjoyed three months of relatively relaxed school life.
Except she had a bunch of followers behind her.
In the ladies’ room, one of the followers, Bai Xiaotang, smiled and asked, "Sister Ning, it’s almost winter break. Are you going on a business trip?"
Ji Ning was washing her hands, glanced in the mirror, and asked in return, "Anything?"
Bai Xiaotang’s baby face was full of happiness, her eyes shining as she looked at her.
"My brother has made a deal and said he’ll take us to the Extreme North to see the aurora this year. Would you like to come with us?"
Ji Ning thought about a project that involved Bai Group recently and turned off the water, "You guys go ahead, I have to go on a business trip."
"What about New Year?"
"I probably won’t make it back."
Bai Xiaotang’s face fell instantly, pouting and feeling a bit wronged, "This year, Xiao Yang will be at the Lin Family’s Old Mansion for New Year, Sister Tong will be attending several New Year’s gala recordings, Sister You is going out of town to see her parents, and you’re out on a business trip. So, this year it’s just me, my brother, and Sister Ying for New Year?"
Ji Ning’s lips curved, "Huang Ying is going on the business trip with me."
"Ah... so it’s just me and my brother left? Boohoo... I’m so pitiful... Sister Ning, can I go on the business trip with you?" Bai Xiaotang tugged at Ji Ning’s uniform, acting spoiled.
Ji Ning turned around, enunciating each word, "No."
Surprisingly, although initially refused, Bai Xiaotang eventually found herself on the business trip with Ji Ning.
...
After more than half a year of construction, the Beizhou area has expanded to three times its original size.
Not only have researchers’ dormitories and dining areas been built, but also two hotels for external investors, intending to turn it into a small international trade center.
The environment in Beizhou is rather harsh, full of Dragon Rock and snow, making construction very difficult, thus Hua Continent took on this part of the project.
The chip representing You Le’s grandfather, Ji Ning had it restarted, only within a Smart Brain robot.
This time, You Le brought her grandmother here to meet him, to inherit some knowledge heritage from the You Family.
For ordinary people, the only way to travel from Hua Continent to Beizhou is by ship.
There are two trips a week, and the tickets are very limited, obtained only by invitation.
This time, Bai Xiaotang could go to Beizhou because her brother happened to participate in a business fair in Beizhou and took her along to gain some experience.
After disembarking from the big ship, the group had to go through extremely strict security checks.
Even though Beizhou is very cold, and everyone was wrapped tightly, they still had to remove their coats for inspection.
When the Bai family siblings took off their hats and scarves to reveal their faces, a surprised voice suddenly came from the security personnel.
"Little sister-in-law."
The two looked up to see an armored base soldier with a helmet, mirrored goggles, and a black mask walking towards them.
Bai Yusen reflexively stood in front of Bai Xiaotang, looking at the newcomer with full vigilance.
Mantis pressed his helmet, his mirrored goggles lifted, revealing a pair of smiling eyes.
"Little sister-in-law, do you remember me? I’m the boss’s team member."
Bai Xiaotang had seen Mantis before, instantly recognizing him, "Oh, it’s you? What are you doing here?"
"Tangtang, you know him?" Bai Yusen still didn’t relax and became more cautious.
He had already guessed the person’s identity but suddenly didn’t want his beautiful sister to marry into the Fu Family.
So, he intended to reduce their contact gradually.
Bai Xiaotang whispered, "He’s Brother Fu’s team member."
"Little sister-in-law, come this way, the security check will be faster."
Thanks to Mantis’s arrangement, Bai family siblings and their bodyguards took the green channel, entering the new Beizhou development area first.
Suddenly——
A loud, angry tiger roar sounded.
Bai Xiaotang shivered and quickly ran to the window, seeing a few strong Mutant Tigers pacing in the snow outside the window.
"Why are there Mutant Tigers here?"
Mantis had a hard-to-describe look on his face, "Sister Ning’s pets."
