CHAPTER 480: 192 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND THE PEN AFTER THE SHEEP ARE LOST_3

"We’re all on the same boat now. If it capsizes, we all drown. Fine, I’ll take the risk. Worst case, I’ll drink myself into a gastric hemorrhage—nothing a few extra days in the hospital won’t fix."

Huang Chu said, "I know an investor. When we set up a meeting with her, come with me and bring the project proposal."

Then he looked at Chen Shan seriously and added, "I won’t let you drink yourself into a gastric hemorrhage."

Chen Shan sighed, "What if the investor decides to force another actress into the lead role?"

The entertainment industry nowadays is ruled by capital, a chaotic mess—completely reduced to a tool for big shots seeking the favor of beautiful women. By the time decisions reach the creative team, the power to speak is minimal; everyone’s just a humble worker.

One Sun Qianqian leaves, and another Wang Qianqian joins. It’s just a new bottle for the same wine.

Huang Chu said, "Contact Xiao Yue and have her ready to join the team."

"Xiao Yue?"

Chen Shan wasn’t too pleased. Xiao Yue lacked fame and was a bit older, which made the investor approval process difficult. Director Huang was so stubborn—always circling back to his original choices.

"You replaced her back then. Do you really think she’ll still be waiting for you? What kind of joke is this?"

Huang Chu shot her a glance, "Just contact her and you’ll find out."

"Fine. Say Xiao Yue is available and joins the team—how will you get past the investors? Xiao Yue has no advantages at all."

"What exactly are these advantages? Youth and beauty? A powerful background? What matters most in an actor is acting skills. Exceptional performance can make up for any shortcomings. On this point, Mr. Shi and I are in complete agreement."

"Telling me that doesn’t help. As long as the investors trust you, I have no objections."

Chen Shan thought that Huang Chu and Shi Wen, these art-house idealists detached from reality, were still too naïve. If they circled the investors’ tables, they might just take back everything they’d just said.

At this moment, the phone in Chen Shan’s bag suddenly rang. She took a look—it was an unfamiliar number.

Cautiously, she answered the call.

Whatever the caller said left Chen Shan’s eyes wide with disbelief: "What did you just say?!"

Both Huang Chu and Shi Wen looked at her simultaneously.

The caller hung up quickly, leaving Chen Shan staring blankly at her phone.

Huang Chu assumed it was Jin City Group’s withdrawal notice, something he was prepared for and hence didn’t find surprising.

"Was that a withdrawal notice from Jin City Group?"

Chen Shan shook her head.

"A company called Other Shore Film and Television just called me. They said they’re interested in our project and want to invest. They also sent me an address, asking me to come over now to sign the contract."

Chen Shan muttered under her breath, "Are they messing with me or what?"

With the current economic climate, investors were extremely savvy. Investing in film projects required her going all out—sweet-talking people over rounds of drinks, displaying 200% sincerity—or she wouldn’t get a penny from them.

She’d grown accustomed to this pattern after so many years.

And now, someone suddenly said, "I like your project, hurry over to sign the contract."

No PPT, no proposal, no period of due diligence...

Was this a case of "rich fools," or was someone just playing a prank on her?

Huang Chu and Shi Wen were just as surprised. But Huang Chu, being bold, grabbed his coat and stood up. "I’ll go with you."

"Are you crazy? This is clearly a prank. Anyone who believes it is a fool. Other Shore Film and Television? Wait—where have I heard that name before?"

Chen Shan suddenly widened her eyes.

Didn’t that girl surnamed Shen just say she signed with Other Shore Entertainment?

Other Shore Entertainment, Other Shore Film and Television—clearly the latter is a subsidiary of the former.

What are the chances? When you’re anxious about finding an investor, an investor suddenly shows up.

Chen Shan suddenly saw the light.

No wonder that girl dared to turn down Lin Changhe, dared to slap Sun Qianqian—she had confidence and backing.

But this Other Shore Entertainment was previously unknown. Could its financial strength really compete with Jin City Group? Chen Shan remained skeptical.

With a "dead horse as a live horse" attitude, Chen Shan and Huang Chu left the office and headed for the address sent to her phone.

Shen You’an and the others made it back to the hotel before nightfall. Seeing everyone return safe and sound, Meng Junzhu breathed a sigh of relief and urged them to get a good rest.

"Liu." Meng Junzhu called out to Liu Runxi just as she was about to leave.

Liu Runxi stepped forward. "Mr. Meng."

"Your mother couldn’t get hold of you this afternoon and ended up calling me. She’s very worried. Be sure to give her a call back."

Liu Runxi furrowed her brows slightly and replied indifferently, "Understood. If there’s nothing else, Mr. Meng, I’ll head back to my room now."

Meng Junzhu nodded reassuringly. "Alright. By the way, where did you all head off to this afternoon?"

"Lushui Ancient City."

"Did you visit Qingyu Yanchun Building?"