“Alright, then you have to promise me that you’ll be tricked by me for the rest of your life. I won’t even accept it if it’s one less month, day, or second!” Liang Xinran said solemnly.
“Yes.” Gu Jingyuan lowered his head and reached out to hold the back of her head. He pulled her in his direction and lowered his head to kiss her heavily.
***
After the results of the trial came out, there was also news on the Internet.
The voices that were scolding the Li family and Gu Jingyuan finally subsided and turned to scold the Yue family.
Some people also went to scold Shi Jin.
However, Shi Jin did not have a close relationship with the Yue family. Everyone knew that she only returned to the Yue family later, so these curses made no sense.
Moreover, the entire Imperial Capital knew that Old Madam Yue was famous for doting on Yue Ling’s family. Her relationship with Yue Feng’s family had always been very distant. She had also lived with Yue Ling’s family for a long time. Previously, she had even caused a huge commotion because she wanted Shi Jin’s kidney.
Therefore, the small-scale noise could no longer affect Shi Jin and Liang Xinran.
Liang Xinran’s new television drama also began to be inquired by various platforms and television stations.
The producer, Mr. Wu, did not know if he should be happy or sad. This television drama had almost died a premature death previously. Fortunately, thanks to Shi Jin, they were able to continue filming it.
Now that many families wanted to buy the rights, he had no choice but to refuse.
When Gu Jingyuan learned that Shi Jin had spent a lot of money on this television drama, he asked her out for a meeting.
When Shi Jin arrived, Gu Jingyuan had already ordered a cup of her usual coffee.
“Big Brother, why are you looking for me so urgently?”
“On Xinran’s side, you bought her show for twice the price. I’ll make up the money. After all, you spent it because of me.”
Shi Jin took a sip of coffee and said slowly, “Brother, why didn’t you see that I’m a businesswoman first? I bought this drama only because I invested in it in advance.”
“But I can’t let you suffer a loss.”
“Compared to the others, I know what’s going on with you, and I know that Xinran’s acting will be recognized. In other words, I know myself that this show is bound to make money. Even if I buy it for twice the price, I’ll still make a profit. That’s my most obvious advantage as a businesswoman—to understand what others don’t know.” Shi Jin smiled. “Doesn’t the feedback from the market now make that clear?”
Gu Jingyuan laughed involuntarily. “Then it seems that I’ve underestimated your business acumen.”
“When this show is on and we make money, I’ll treat you and Xinran to a meal,” Shi Jin said with a smile. “Don’t snatch this business from me.”
“Okay, then I’ll wait for the TV show to start. I’ll wait for your treat.”
Shi Jin lifted her coffee to clink glasses with him. “May this business venture go well.”
“It will go smoothly.” Gu Jingyuan touched her cup.
***
Within days, the new show began to attract investors to air.
The effect of the recruitment was not bad. After the broadcast, because of the quality, and because everyone felt very relaxed when filming, the effect was quite good.
Although it was not a big hit, it was a very good show. This was of great help to Liang Xinran’s career. Soon, more scripts came knocking on her door.
As the series became popular, many actors in the series also gained popularity and traffic. As a result, they received a lot of attention and also received many subsequent script invitations.
Come to think of it, the people who’d left in the first place were probably regretting it now. They’d thought the show wouldn’t air, but it had gone much more smoothly than the resources they’d chosen later, and the results had been better.
Naturally, Shi Jin’s double investment was not in vain.
Time TV thus reaped more actual benefits and popularity than expected.
As a result, Time TV quickly prepared to go public.
Shi Jin flipped through the various required information while Fu Xiuyuan sat at the side and took the information for review.
After watching for a while, he looked up and realized that Shi Jin was no longer there.
He tilted his head to look out the window. The floor-to-ceiling window reflected Shi Jin’s figure in the back garden. She was walking around, picking flowers and leaves.
Fu Xiuyuan smiled and lowered his head to continue reading.
A moment later, a sweet scent reached him.
He looked up again. Shi Jin was holding a fresh cup of tea and placing it in front of him.
“Try it. It’s my newly brewed tea leaves with freshly bloomed jasmine.”
Fu Xiuyuan picked it up and took two or three sips before putting down the teacup. “Sweet and fragrant. Very nice.”
“Well, drink more then.” Shi Jin sat down again.
***
Time TV’s listing went very smoothly.
Within a few days, it was officially approved and put on the market.
***
After Time TV went public, Shi Jin chose a more behind-the-scenes approach.
“I heard that you don’t take scripts casually now. Those directors are all sighing that it’s a pity,” Yao Jiahong said. “My phone is about to explode with calls from them recently.”
“There are quite a number of female artistes on the market. Our company should hurry up and nurture them. Even if I take on three or four dramas or movies a year, I won’t be able to finish so many scripts on the market.”
“Yeah, so we’ll just have to train more new people,” Yao Jiahong said with a smile. “So what’s your schedule these days?”
“I’ve got a new script with a director to shoot. Why don’t you sort it out for me these days?”
Fu Xiuyuan walked over and Yao Jiahong stood up to greet him before leaving.
Shi Jin greeted him with a smile. “I won’t be joining the production team for the next six months. I’ll probably handle a script with the team. I’ll have a lot of time for you in the future.”
“Choosing more behind-the-scenes work. Do you like it yourself, or is it because you want to spend more time with me?”
“It’s both.” Shi Jin smiled at him. “It’s not a conflict, is it?”
Fu Xiuyuan looked down. “I’m afraid you’ll give up a lot of your dreams for me. That’s not what I want to see.”
“No. I’ll love myself more before I love you. All dreams can be coordinated for life, but not compromised.”
Fu Xiuyuan said solemnly, “That’s what I’m happy to see.”
He and Shi Jin hugged and kissed. Their minds and lives began to synchronize more, and there would be more parts of them that merged.
***
Ji Hanxue’s office.
Shi Jin sat across from him and watched him read the last page of the script.
“Good, good.” Ji Hanxue clapped his hands and said, “The concept and content of this story are very good. The meaning is deep. I like it very much.”
“Thank you, Director Ji.”
“Shi Jin, you’re finally willing to cooperate with me for once. I’ve waited for a long time.” Ji Hanxue’s face was filled with relief.
“I’ve been looking forward to working with Director Ji for a long time.”
