Chapter 27 Yes, She’s a Little Rich Woman

“What script?”

“Before Death. I wrote it myself.” Mr. Cat cracked his knuckles, a little apprehensive.

He’d written the script himself. He’d been working on it for years and had put a lot of thought into it. He really liked it. He’d been hoping for a chance to film it.

But he kept hitting walls.

He had either met those who didn’t know what was good or those who didn’t have good intentions.

For example, Wang Mazi whom he had met earlier. He had approached Wang and he had also taken a fancy to his script. But he always wanted to adapt it in his own way before filming. How was that still his Before Death?

This was the reason why-even though he was so down and out he was still hesitant to sell the book to Wang and make a quick profit.

“Before Death?” Ning Yi was curious.

“Before Death?” Ning Youguang exclaimed. She remembered the man who had just leftit was Wang Mazi. In her previous life, he had become the king of famous directors in the Chinese entertainment circle because of the movie Before Death. He was known as Wang

And the writer of Before Death…

Youguang thought for a moment. She remembered it was Wang Ji himself.

If Before Death was also the work of Mr. Cat, then he was really something.

When this movie was shot, Wang Ji was not very famous and did not have the ability to attract much investment. The actors were all newcomers. Halfway through, filming was delayed for a long time due to lack of funds.

However, it was this film—without a famous director and any well-known actors—that became the legend of the movie’s box office that year. It also propelled Wang Ji to the position of a big director in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Although this movie did not have Mr. Cat’s signature on it, he still became an ace screenwriter in the entertainment industry in the next few years. This was because the scripts he wrote all turned out to be blockbusters.

Later on, all the famous directors in China wanted to work with Mr. Cat.

Youguang remembered that in her previous life, her father had spent a lot of effort trying to collaborate with Mr. Cat.

After working together, the two of them had a good relationship. However, how could there be a better opportunity like today? The two of them had become acquainted at a time when they were still budding in their careers. If their collaboration succeeded, their working relationship would definitely be unmatched.

Ning Yi did not know what his daughter was thinking and only thought that she was interested in what they were saying. Initially, he was not interested in Wang Yu’s script, but now he is.

“Brother, can I see your script?”

At this moment, Mr. Cat was still not known as Mr. Cat. Everyone who knew him called him by his original name, Wang Yu.

A scruffy geek who often had no money for his meals.

“Sure, I have it with me. Do you want to take a look?” Wang Yu had the intention to show Ning Yi his script even before he asked.

He had observed Ning Yi and knew that he graduated from the directing department of the film academy. He had very clear directions in his work.

Originally, the two of them had not been close. Ning Yi was young and had been an assistant to the director on the production team. He had never been a director.

He never thought of showing him his script, but now that the two of them had met and talked to each other, he realized that they were very like-minded.

Ning Yi took the script from Wang Yu and quickly flipped through the pages that had been printed and bound together.

Youguang went over and saw a few pages. She realized that it was indeed the movie that made Wang Ji famous in his previous life. She was a little excited, but her expression did not change.

Mr. Cat watched as the father and daughter pair read through the script he had written. For some reason, his mood improved.

He wasn’t in a hurry either. He feasted on his meal and waited for them to go through the script. “Well?” Mr. Cat asked when Ning Yi closed the book. “It feels quite original,” Ning Yi replied after some thought. “It’s a story that’s not commonly told.” “Do you think it’ll work?” Mr. Cat asked apprehensively.

He was talented and felt that his script was good. But because he had hit too many walls, he couldn’t help but start to doubt himself.

“Brother, I’m not going to lie to you. I think your screenplay is good, and I’m sure we can film it. But if you want me to do it, I have to think about it. You know, making a movie isn’t something you can just go ahead to do.”

“Just hearing your words is enough.” Mr. Cat knew that Ning Yi was telling the truth. He thought that it might all come to nothing, but he was not disappointed.

He’d been rejected too many times.

After the three of them finished eating, Mr. Cat left with his notebook.

The father and daughter pair remained sitting in the dining room and watched him leave. They did not speak for a moment.

When Mr. Cat completely disappeared from their sight, Youguang couldn’t help but smile at Ning Yi and say,

“Daddy, go ahead and make a film from his script.”

“You You baby wants Daddy to make that movie?” Ning Yi had rarely seen his daughter so happy. He was curious but also a little glad.

“Right.” Youguang nodded affirmatively. “You can film it if you think you’re capable of getting it right.”

“Of course I have the ability to film it well.” Ning Yi was very confident in his professional ability.

“I believe in Dad.” Youguang was laughing. “So go ahead and shoot if you want.”

“But… ” Ning Yi felt empowered by his daughter’s trust, but reality made him hesitate.

“But you don’t have any money, do you?”

Being exposed so bluntly by his daughter, Ning Yi blushed. He pretended to drink water uncomfortably and coughed twice.

“It doesn’t matter if Daddy doesn’t have money. I have money.”

“It’s not a small sum of money to make a movie.” Ning Yi sighed.

“Then tell me how much you want. We’ll figure it out together.”

Anyway, no matter how much she invested, she could earn it back in the end.

“At least ten million.” Ning Yi did a rough calculation and gave his daughter the figures.

“Alright, I have six million. I’ll give it all to you. How much more do you need? Let’s go and get some investments.” The little kid started calculating seriously.

Ning Yi was dumbfounded. He knew his daughter had some money, but he hadn’t expected her to offer him six million. “How did you get that much money?” “My New Year’s money, pocket money, and the money earned from investments since I was young.” Little Youguang counted with her fingers. “Investments? What investments?” Ning Yi sat up straight on the sofa in shock.

“When Second Uncle started running the hotel previously, I gave him some advice. These suggestions made Second Uncle a lot of money. In order to thank me, he gave me some shares in the hotel. Then, didn’t Second Aunt plan to open a plastic surgery hospital previously? I also invested in her and made some money in the past two years.”

What else could Ning Yi say? His daughter was so awesome. Of course, he had to take Wang Yu’s script and film it well.

Otherwise, it would really be embarrassing for him as a father.

“We’re four million short. I’ll think of something.”

“Alright, I hope Daddy will make a lot of money.” Youguang picked up her juice and clinked it against Ning Yi’s red wine glass.

Although Ning Yi felt a little pressured, he could not help but smile happily.

Come to think of it, if this movie worked, it would be his directorial debut. The thought of it excited him.

Especially since his daughter trusted and supported him so much!

Ning Yi brushed away the depressive thoughts he had accumulated at work and was full of energy again.