After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 717 - 389: Strive for Promotion

The incident of Jin Xinyan’s family crisis slowly spread after Jin Yongnian returned safely to the country.

As good friends of Jin Xinyan, Xu Zhangbao and Li Liduo were naturally aware of it. Both Li Liduo and Xu Zhangbao admired Chen Feng from the bottom of their hearts for risking himself to go to Europe to rescue Jin Yongnian.

Moreover, not to mention that Chen Feng’s film and television company quickly produced the hit TV series "Mountain Order," earning a massive profit.

Therefore, even Xu Zhangbao, who harbored some animosity towards Chen Feng before, genuinely wanted to build a good relationship with him now.

People are indeed that realistic.

However, Chen Feng recalled the incident from their previous gathering and decisively refused again, "I’m not feeling well today, so I won’t go. You guys have fun."

After finishing, he didn’t wait for the two in the car to persuade him again and signaled Jin Xinyan to get in the car.

Seeing this, Jin Xinyan had no choice but to go along with Chen Feng’s decision while explaining to Chen Feng as she got in the car.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangbao and the other person could only give up.

Watching them drive away, Chen Feng crossed the street and got into his own car. Just as he was about to start the engine and drive back to his home at Red Villa Bay, his phone vibrated with an incoming message.

Upon checking, it was a message from Han Shipei, whom he hadn’t contacted for a few days, saying she wanted to thank him for his previous help by inviting him to dinner.

Chen Feng replied with a "Thank you, but no need," and put down the phone again.

However, Han Shipei was evidently persistent and messaged again, stating that she must thank him since he saved her ten thousand yuan. If she didn’t invite him to a meal, she would feel uneasy.

Since it was a kind gesture, albeit Chen Feng really didn’t want to have dinner with her, he sent a voice message saying, "How about this, just send me a five hundred yuan red envelope, and it will count as you having treated me to dinner."

Han Shipei first sent an embarrassed emoji and then a voice message: "Is treating you to dinner the same as sending a red envelope? And you’re already so rich, yet you want a red envelope from me, it’s too much. Now I’m unemployed and don’t even know where my next job is."

"Then can you order me something a bit fancier for delivery? That should be fine, right?"

Upon hearing Chen Feng’s request, Han Shipei was left speechless. After a while, she could only reluctantly say, "No way, I have to thank you face-to-face with a meal to genuinely express my gratitude. Any other form feels insincere."

"Then let’s leave it for another day. I’m not free today, we’ll stop at that," Chen Feng said, and couldn’t be bothered to entertain her anymore.

Unwilling to give up, Han Shipei sent more messages, which Chen Feng didn’t even bother to read before starting the car to drive home.

After driving all the way back to Red Villa Bay and parking the car in the shelter, Chen Feng finally had a moment to pick up his phone and check his unread messages.

On the way back, he heard several notification tones, thinking they were all from Han Shipei, but it turned out there was also a message from Yang Wenqi, whom he hadn’t been in touch with for a long time.

[Boss, I’ve been training in the company for quite a while, but the company hasn’t arranged any acting roles for me. Can you tell me what the company’s future plans are for me? I’m feeling really lost right now.]

Seeing Yang Wenqi’s message, Chen Feng couldn’t help but frown slightly. Previously, he had discussed with several top executives in the company the artistic plans for the newly signed talents Yang Wenqi and Xin Yuqing.

The plan was to train them while arranging for them to take on small roles or even extras with various production crews, so they could gain some knowledge and experience.

But now, Yang Wenqi mentioned that the company was only training her without assigning her to any production crews for acting, which clearly differed from the initial plan.

Chen Feng immediately called Hu Rui, the manager of the company’s artist department, to inquire about the situation.

After the call, Chen Feng understood the reason.

The reason was straightforward: Yang Wenqi was too attractive, with an exceptional quality and strong camera presence. If she were filmed, other female roles would be overshadowed.

Initially, she was recommended to some production crews for auditions, including minor roles, but the crew members mostly rejected her upon seeing her looks and presence, citing simple reasons that standing next to her made other female roles overshadowed.

There were production crews willing to offer her roles, including significant supporting roles, but they more or less expressed a desire for an exchange of equals with Yang Wenqi, essentially trying to coerce her. This was impossible; not only would Yang Wenqi disagree, but Hu Rui, as her agent, would also never agree.

Thus, the matter was left pending.

Since Yang Wenqi wanted roles but did not want to be coerced and preferred lead or second lead roles, Fengmang Film and Television would have to promote her strongly, either by investing in roles or simply investing in shooting a company production.

Currently, the company does have plans to start a new drama. Because Fengmang Film and Television’s previous production "Please give me more advice in the rest of my life" was successfully sold for a good price under Lu Sijia’s operation, not only continuing the partnership with Tencent Video but also directly selling to East Sea TV for proper broadcast.

Furthermore, the price was quite substantial, selling 30 episodes at 2.6 million per episode, for a total of 78 million. Although the declared total cost was 50 million, in reality, it only cost over 15 million, resulting in significant profits from just the TV sales.

Moreover, there would be additional dividends from online platforms.

This shows that Fengmang Film and Television’s self-production capabilities were indeed profitable.

Of course, much of the credit goes to Lu Sijia as the general manager and chief producer. It can be said that Chen Feng made the right choice by selecting her.

The second series produced by Fengmang Film and Television also made substantial profits, encouraging them to leverage this success and initiate a new drama. According to Chen Feng’s plan, it should be Wu Mengting’s script "Green Jade Case."

As the name suggests, it is a costume drama. Wu Mengting started writing it late last year and it took nearly four months to complete until now.

The script is a poignant historical romantic drama set during the Southern Song, filled with themes of national pride and sentimental love. Some episodes are novel and touching, showing how much effort Wu Mengting put into it.

The script is currently under company review and discussion.

Having already reviewed it himself, Chen Feng wanted to produce it, but since he isn’t directly managing affairs now, he must respect the company’s regulations and work processes, especially Lu Sijia’s opinion.

Thus, following protocol, the script required submission for collective company review and approval.

This drama features three main female roles, prioritized for casting within their own company, and Chen Feng had previously considered Yang Wenqi for a maid role.

But after listening to Hu Rui, it seemed even that role was unsuitable for her, as she might truly overshadow others, affecting the portrayal of other female roles, unless she were to take on a significant supporting role like the second or third lead.