Becoming Rich with Daily Scavenging APP-Chapter 362: Signing Zhang Ruoyun

As someone without an Imperial Capital household registration but a true native of the city, Guo Qiling chose a pretty nice place to treat Chen Yiyang to a meal.

But today’s meal wasn’t the main point; it was the person Guo Qiling brought along that mattered.

"Zhang Ruoyun, right? I’ve seen the dramas you’ve acted in." Chen Yiyang shook hands with the person Guo Qiling brought along.

"Hello, Mr. Chen." Zhang Ruoyun was flattered and quickly shook Chen Yiyang’s hand tightly.

Zhang Ruoyun is now considered a second-tier actor, having performed in several hit series, but he’s remained neither hot nor cold.

When it comes to talent, the audience doesn’t quite acknowledge it. When it comes to being an idol, he doesn’t really follow the pop idol route.

This is somewhat similar to his own life story.

Although he’s the son of a famous actor, his relationship with his father has always been a mystery. Although he says he graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, it was actually from a vocational class.

Getting into a vocational class from a key high school in the Imperial Capital shows he truly wasn’t keen on studying.

But on the other hand, this person isn’t bad. At the very least, he didn’t run abroad to buy a foreign degree and then return to use connections to get into a prestigious school through some 2+2 program.

As for acting in many dramas through his father’s connections, Chen Yiyang doesn’t see that as a big deal.

At the very least, he didn’t mess up any roles or make up silly stories.

The earlier incident with Dong Jian being blacklisted was quite amusing.

Everyone knows who Dong Jian’s mother is.

Then the first movie Dong Jian acted in—anyone with eyes could see whose connections got him the role.

Yet Dong Jian and the movie’s official story was that the director staked out for over half a month at the school gates in the Imperial Capital searching for the male lead and was struck by Dong Jian, who had just stepped out of school, insisting he play the movie’s protagonist.

Dong Jian thought this director was a scam artist, and it wasn’t until he told his mother that she found out he was a genuine director.

Listen to that tale, it’s like treating people like fools.

Anyone unaware might think your son looks like Zun Long.

"Did Guo Qiling show you the script for ’Legend of Rose’?" After they sat down, Chen Yiyang asked.

"Absolutely not," Zhang Ruoyun quickly said upon hearing this, "Qiling just told me there was such an opportunity, and I want to strive for it."

"Oh," Chen Yiyang nodded.

Zhang Ruoyun’s current situation is quite awkward. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Although he’s been in two popular dramas before, over the years, he’s still been going around making anti-Japanese dramas and other miscellaneous shows with his dad.

Seeing that he’s getting older, if he doesn’t do something noteworthy soon, even in his dad’s productions, he won’t be able to play the main role.

That’s why he went to great lengths to play the male lead in ’Joy of Life.’

But ’Joy of Life’ just finished shooting, and there’s still some time before it airs.

Since he met Guo Qiling during the filming of ’Joy of Life,’ and learned from him that ’Legend of Rose’ needed a male lead, he immediately wanted to seize the opportunity.

After all, judging by the investors and the female lead, there didn’t seem to be any major issues with this drama.

Even if it doesn’t become a hit, at the very least, it’s a legitimate drama that can be aired on TV.

Zhang Ruoyun still doesn’t know which direction he wants to transition to, so if there is an opportunity to star in this kind of drama, it’s a good choice.

"This drama is indeed good." Chen Yiyang is always the type to speak his mind.

So he directly said, "But this role is a resource I swapped from someone else. Either it goes to my artists or it gets exchanged out."

"The current agency I work with is one I’ve started myself," Zhang Ruoyun quickly responded even before Chen Yiyang finished speaking, "and we’re looking for investors. Mr. Chen, would you be interested in investing?"

This kid knows his stuff.

Hearing Zhang Ruoyun’s response, Chen Yiyang knew he had already thought of the terms beforehand.

He wants to be like Gao Ye, affiliating himself with Chen Yiyang’s agency.

Though a bit more independent than Gao Ye.

But, is Zhang Ruoyun worth it?

Chen Yiyang thought for a moment and felt the exchange was worth it.

If he doesn’t give this role to Zhang Ruoyun, he’ll indeed only be able to swap it for something else.

All that hassle later wouldn’t be easy.

"Alright, let’s do it," Chen Yiyang nodded in agreement.

Zhang Ruoyun does have potential if he takes on ’Legend of Rose.’

Then he has the chance to become popular with these two big investment series, ’Joy of Life’ and ’Legend of Rose.’

If he still doesn’t get popular, then he’s truly not cut out to be an actor.

After wrapping up with Zhang Ruoyun, Chen Yiyang also kindly inquired about Guo Qiling’s plans after shooting ’My Heroic Husband.’

"I plan to participate in some variety shows first. I feel my acting still has some gaps, but I’m confident I can handle variety shows."

"Sure, I’ll arrange that for you," Chen Yiyang nodded.

He has quite a bit of variety show resources. Mainly because many of the companies he’s invested in do advertising in variety shows, making him a major sponsor.

Arranging for Guo Qiling to be a guest on a show would be easy.

After seeing Guo Qiling and Zhang Ruoyun off, Chen Yiyang headed over to Zhang Yuling’s place in the evening.

"When are you planning to return to Lin’an?" Zhang Yuling asked him.

"Tomorrow, I’ve been in the Imperial Capital long enough."

"Why not buy an apartment in the Imperial Capital for you to stay permanently? I see you need to come here often for business."

"No way," Chen Yiyang shook his head firmly, "I’ve only bought a house in Lin’an for now. When in the Imperial Capital, I can stay at your place or at a hotel if it’s inconvenient. It’s not just about convenience, it’s a matter of principle."

Despite amassing a wealth of hundreds of billions in just a few years, Chen Yiyang remains incredibly clear-headed.

At his level, whether he’s someone else’s puppet or has connections is crystal clear to those at the top.

But why hasn’t anyone targeted Chen Yiyang?

Isn’t it because he’s chosen his side firmly?

Ever since following Yang Chengru to Lin’an, Chen Yiyang’s base has been there.

His investment incomes’ taxation is all in Lin’an.

Now, with the real estate industry declining, everywhere needs stable tax revenue.

As long as Chen Yiyang ensures his earnings are clean and he actively pays taxes and boosts local employment, anyone targeting him would essentially be going against the Lin’an Government.

Chen Yiyang can only ensure his stable development by staying in Lin’an.

Lin’an has a solid reputation in this regard.

Look at the owner of Ali who once floated to the skies, only to be hammered down. As long as he continues to contribute taxes to Lin’an, he can still land safely and keep a low profile.

So, buying a property in the Imperial Capital isn’t about convenience; it’s a matter of principle.

For Lin’an to elevate to a top-tier city, relying solely on Ali isn’t enough; Chen Yiyang is confident he can fulfill that gap in the future.

For him, Lin’an is an absolutely safe place.

The Imperial Capital has too many big shots; the situation in Shanghai is too complicated, and Peng City already has Tengxu.

In those three super-tier cities, he wouldn’t be a significant figure even if he went there.

Only in Lin’an can Chen Yiyang develop with peace of mind.

In the future, his company might even become bound to Lin’an like Tengxu is to Peng City.