Chapter 32: Shengran Group

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In Suntons Group.

“President, I think our company should start investing in the film industry. For example, I heard that the scriptwriter nicknamed VV’s work, ‘Red Maze’, is currently being filmed and it’s very popular among young people. My daughter who is in high school was the one who recommended this to me. What do you think about this?”

The others looked at each other and felt that this suggestion didn’t sound so bad.

However, the President sitting at the head of the table was someone who hated the film industry the most. Knowing this, they looked at him with anticipation.

Lu Beichen’s slender fingers tapped on the table. At the mention of the film industry, he thought of how his wife would always sit in the living room and watch dramas. She would watch with great interest and would constantly point fingers and complain to the characters in the films. At some point, she looked as if she wanted to go and shoot the film herself.

It wasn’t impossible to invest in the film industry.

In the meeting room, someone wanted to secretly swipe his phone, but he saw a notification. Reading it, he then muttered, “I’m afraid I won’t be able to support ‘Red Maze’.”

Everyone looked at the person who spoke. It was General Manager Cheng.

General Manager Cheng took into account that he had violated the company’s rules for using his phone while in a meeting, but that was for another day. He took out his phone and said, “The filming of ‘Red Maze’ recently got boycotted. Their official agency has also said that they will temporarily stop filming.”

“This…”

“Then our company can’t invest in it. It wouldn’t be good to invest in a drama that died halfway. Moreover, it seems like the production team for this film still has a lot of matters to settle.”

“Since that’s the case, let’s see what else is worth investing in,” Lu Beichen said nonchalantly.

General Manager Cheng held his phone and his gaze fell on the new notification. Then, he said, “There’s a drama that was officially announced five minutes ago. It’s called ‘Secret’, and Shengran Group invested in it. The female lead is a popular actress named Zheng Min. Moreover, the official Weibo for the film has good reviews. I think we can give it a try.”

“Which one is Shengran?” asked another executive, puzzled.

Lu Beichen held a document in his hand. A light flashed across his deep eyes as he opened his thin lips lightly. “Shengran has been established for only two years, and it already has a good chance of becoming Tianwen’s subsidiary company. Shengran’s executive director, Tang Yandong, is very skilled and is known as the ‘Second Smiling Tiger’. I think we can invest in this film.”

General Manager Cheng was quite happy that his first suggestion was accepted. He said, “Then I’ll get someone to contact them.”

Lu Beichen hummed lightly and looked at the phone in his hand.

The old man quickly put down his phone and laughed dryly. “I won’t do it again, I promise.”

“The Second Smiling Tiger, huh?” Lu Wei said. “Brother Tianwen is called Old Smiling Tiger, and now this Tang Yandong is the second one? What kind of person can receive such praise?”

Lu Beichen casually placed the document on the table and slid it out. Lu Wei picked it up and looked at it. It was actually an introduction and collaboration the company received from Shengran Group.

After reading Shengran’s introduction and their achievements within just two years, he found that every investment and operation made ended up benefiting them, just like when Tianwen Group had just been built.

“Third Brother,” Lu Wei asked, “Did you take a look at Shengran’s contract? Do you want to work with them?”

Lu Beichen tugged at the corners of his lips and shook his head nonchalantly. “Cooperation… In my eyes, Shengran Group is still a little lacking.”

“Yes, I agree with you.” Lu Wei nodded in agreement.

After the meeting ended.

Lu Wei took out his phone and followed behind the man.

He saw the comments related to Song Chichi on Weibo and frowned. He raised his voice and said to his third brother, “Third Brother, Song Chichi is the female lead of ‘Red Maze’!”

The secretary came in and placed two cups of coffee on the coffee table.

Lu Beichen took a sip of his coffee and said, “So what if she is?”

“Everyone on the internet is attacking her right now.” Lu Wei realized that General Manager Cheng didn’t mention this in the meeting room just now. He gritted his teeth as he continued, “These old foxes. They knew that Song Chichi is Brother Tianwen’s niece and that you have a good relationship with Brother Tianwen, yet they didn’t mention this. They were afraid that you would invest in Red Maze without caring about the risks because of your relationship.”

Lu Beichen sneered and looked at him with his long slanted eyes.

“Am I the kind of person who can’t figure things out by myself?”

Lu Wei shook his head. “You’re not, but they probably think you are… Third Brother, should we help the production team of ‘Red Maze’?”

“Tsk, you don’t have any crooked thoughts toward Song Tianwen’s niece, do you?” Lu Beichen smiled faintly.

“No, how is that possible?” Lu Wei panicked. “That girl isn’t cute at all. You know that I like cute ones.”

“Moreover, how could I have crooked thoughts! I’m only doing this for Brother Tianwen’s sake.”

Lu Beichen could see through his brother, but he didn’t reveal it. He said, “Even Tianwen isn’t in a hurry, so why should I help? If you really have the time, you should look at the bidding situation with other companies.”

Lu Wei drank his coffee in frustration. “What kind of coffee is this? It tastes terrible.”

He put down the coffee in a bad mood and got up to leave.

At the Department of Public Relations.

“Xiao Li, send an email to the main sponsor of ‘Secrets’.” General Manager Cheng said in high spirits.

Xiao Li said, “Mr. Cheng, Shengran is the main sponsor of ‘Secrets’. They just sent us an investment invitation, but… I rejected it.”

“What? Who told you to make your own decisions? Hurry up and take it back!”

Xiao Li quickly looked for the email and muttered, “Didn’t our company not invest in the film industry before? That’s why I did this. Why are you so angry?”

General Manager Cheng said resentfully, “What’s in the past, stays in the past!”

“Mr. Cheng, the other party has already received our refusal.” Xiao Li said.

“…Then contact Shengran and tell him that Suntons wants to be an investor.” After General Manager Cheng finished speaking, he turned around and left angrily.

Xiao Li could only bitterly contact Shengran Group.

In Tang Yandong’s apartment, Rui Xuan Apartments.

Zheng Min said, “Big Brother, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know what to do.”

“Minmin, don’t worry. What small drama like ‘Red Maze’ can overtake us? This time, Big Brother has personally invested in ‘Secrets’ for you. We will definitely beat that film.”

“Big Brother, thank you for speaking up for me. However, you should still focus on your studies and not worry so much about happenings on the internet.”

“Minmin, I understand.”

Tang Yandong continued, “I’ve sent an invitation to the investors who invested in ‘Red Maze’, and they’ve all agreed. You can rest assured that I’ll support you fully this time.”

“Ring! Ring!”

Tang Yandong’s phone suddenly rang. He saw that it was someone from the company’s Publicity Department and quickly answered the call.

“What is it?” Tang Yandong asked.

“President, Suntons Group has agreed to work with us!” The other party said in surprise.

Tang Yandong raised his eyebrows and asked, “Didn’t they reject it?”

“Yeah, I’m confused as well.”

“Alright, I got it. I’m hanging up.” Tang Yandong ended the call.

“What happened, Big Brother?” Zheng Min asked.

Tang Yandong said, “Other than the other two investors who invested in ‘Red Maze’, I also invited Lu Beichen from Suntons Group, who wasn’t even interested in the film industry. I didn’t expect him to agree. How strange…”

Tang Yannan said, “That’s nothing. Maybe he thinks this project is good and wants to try it out. Or maybe he thinks our Minmin is pretty and wants to attract her attention.”