Chapter 334: Ten Thousand People Blood Petition
The money was in place, the staff were in place, and everything was easy to handle. They were just waiting to start filming. Ye Zhiyun had taken on the job of a director. Not many people believed she could do it well. Even the investors didn’t have much hope, just wanting to test the waters. If they could make a lot of money, that would naturally be the best.
Ye Zhiyun had never had the opportunity to direct a film before. This time, it was largely because they had no one else and had to bite the bullet. For this, she had read many professional books, and had also learned about this profession from many people, even hiring a private teacher to teach her.
Their company’s first film was called Auntie is Here, a low-budget comedy. Although that’s what they said, the funds had also reached 40 million, which was a huge investment for them. The box office had to reach at least one hundred million to guarantee they wouldn’t lose money. This was not a simple task, even an impossible one.
To get the movie to attract attention smoothly, Ye Zhiyun had attended a charity fundraiser organized by the sponsors at their request, and would also let her take this opportunity to promote the movie a little on stage. For Ye Zhiyun, this was really not a simple matter.
At the banquet, Ye Zhiyun had changed into a brand new white formal dress, with a beautiful sapphire necklace hanging on her chest, and a proper and natural smile on her face, shining like a star. Every corner she walked in, someone would come up to her, as if she were the protagonist of the day.
Ye Zhiyun was good-looking to begin with, and her chest was large. Many men drooled over her, all wanting to come and get on her good side. Ye Zhiyun was already used to this. She had long been clear about the rules of high society. Her Ye family had often attended this type of banquet. One year, the Ye family had gone to Beijing to attend a banquet held by the Lan family. Even though the Ye family was one of the top powers, they still had to lower their stance in front of the host, the Lan family, and give them some face. It was only at that time that Ye Zhiyun knew that their Ye family was far from being the top power. Although they were also at the top, there was still a gap between them and the top powers.
If she could, she really did have the idea of developing the Ye family and making it stronger. But this had to be planned in the long run and taken slowly. First of all, that old man would definitely not be happy. He had also said to wait until she had achieved some results before talking about it.
“I say, Zhiyun, besides increasing exposure, this kind of banquet is actually of no benefit at all. It’s very troublesome.”
Dai Wenqian played with her own hair, looking a little bored. She was not very interested in banquets. Although there was a lot of food, she was not very interested. Compared to this, she preferred to run around with a group of people at a comic con.
The rules of high society were too many.
“You have to be patient, Wenqian. We need to wait for an opportunity. We don’t have the ability now, so we can only compromise. And besides, we’re already used to this kind of occasion, right?”
“That’s why I think high society people are so troublesome.”
Dai Wenqian said, speechless.
Ye Zhiyun really wanted to say, We’re both young misses. How can the difference be so big?
Others could give her the nickname “Miss Ye,” but they didn’t give Dai Wenqian the nickname “Miss Dai.” There must be a reason for this.
With the sound of music, the banquet began…
…
The next day.
Ye Zhiyun got back the check that the organizers had given her. It was the remuneration that the organizers had given her to thank her for appearing. Although the money was little, it was still something. This little bit of money would be useful. She put this thing away. Today, for the sake of filming, she had changed into professional attire and put on some makeup, lest everyone look at her and think she was a university student. It was her first time filming a movie. She had to work hard.
“Alright, everyone. The opening ceremony officially begins! Auntie is Here officially starts filming today!”
As the director, Ye Zhiyun had specially tied her hair into a ponytail today and put on a pair of glasses without a prescription, playing the role of a qualified director. Anyway, she had often talked business with others outside before, and had worked on cooperative projects. She thought that this time she would definitely be able to do it.
And just like that, Auntie is Here began filming. Ye Zhiyun had turned a new and most important page in her life.
…
And at the same time, in Guangnan City.
Yu Linna, who had followed Fang Jiangning’s advice and went home with her for the night, finally arrived at Fang Jiangning’s home after a car ride of over an hour. After so long, she had stepped into this place again. It was really nostalgic. Her net worth now was not the same as when she had first come in.
“Hello, Auntie.”
After entering, Yu Linna first greeted Fang Jiangning’s mother and father, being well-behaved, obedient, and sensible, not at all like a bad child.
“Isn’t this Little Linna? Come in. I’ve already heard from Jiangning. You can sleep with her tonight.”
“Okay.”
Mama Fang was as enthusiastic as before. She had even specially prepared some fruit for her to eat. Yu Linna could only smile and eat it. Anyway, it was food. It was better to just eat it. It would be a waste not to.
Mama Fang and Papa Fang both welcomed her very much. In her third year of high school, she had been deskmates with Fang Jiangning and had also taught her how to study. Fang Jiangning’s grades had improved rapidly, and a year later, she had gotten into Guangnan University, which was an incredibly unbelievable thing for her. Because of this, her parents welcomed her very much. Plus, they were in the same dorm in university, so they liked her even more.
If it weren’t for the fact that they had already eaten before they came back, they might have insisted on keeping her for dinner.
“Your mother hasn’t changed at all, just like before.”
“Haha, that’s right. Is this your first time staying the night at my house? What do you think?”
“What the hell is there to think? Aren’t you afraid that I, a lesbian, will do something to you?”
With that, Yu Linna deliberately put on a fierce look, a mischievous look, although it also looked very cute.
“Come on, you still want to eat me? Don’t you look at yourself, a delicate and weak sick loli, still want to push me down? Don’t make me laugh to death.”
“Huh? You actually called me a sick loli! Where am I sick and weak, you asshole!!”
The two of them playfully bickered and entered the room, closing the door. Fang Jiangning’s room was the same as before, with piles of figurines and manga, and several large dolls on the bed. Yu Linna casually grabbed an Ahri doll and hugged it, moved her body, and climbed to the side of her bed.
Pfft.
Fang Jiangning was about to have a nosebleed.
This creature is so cute. She silently took out her phone and took a picture.
“Why are you taking my picture?”
“Don’t worry, it’s a good picture.”
“Let’s not talk about whether it’s good or bad. Just looking at your expression, it’s definitely not a good thing!”
Fang Jiangning didn’t care about her protest. She put the photo away. Such a photo, of course, had to be put away properly. So moe. To appreciate it properly was the right thing to do.
Fang Jiangning opened her computer, logged into her Bilibili account, and also found a few videos to put into her editing software to edit. She wanted to make a new video. She had been so focused on streaming lately that she had forgotten to make videos. Her fans were protesting. She had to prepare. By the way, Xiao Yanhan had used her fame to stream with her before. When Xiao Yanhan had debuted with the pen name Yan Yu, someone had also dug up their story. Now, her die-hard fans all knew that Fang Jiangning had a manga artist roommate.
But more fans were asking where her best friend, Little Na, had gone.
Speaking of which…
“Linna, you haven’t helped me stream in a long time. Do you want to stream as Little Na again, the kind with a mask?”
“No.”
“A little money.”
“I don’t want it. I’m not short of that little bit of money.”
“Che, so hard to please.”
“What did you say? I heard you!”
Fang Jiangning was thinking about how to trick her into streaming. This person hadn’t appeared in her stream room for nearly a year. She was thinking if she should find a time to pull her in to stream. The current Fang Jiangning was not like before. She could show her face on stream, but her fans really wanted to know what Little Na looked like. This was a pain for her.
The current Yu Linna was so rich, a great author, and an internet celebrity. The price to get her to stream was not low. To get her to appear on camera was not that easy. Thinking of this, Fang Jiangning was quite frustrated.
“Linna, just once, okay? After it’s done, we’ll go eat grilled fish.”
“You want to get rid of me with just one fish? If I agree, my surname is not Yu.”
“A full fish and seafood feast, a luxurious feast on a cruise ship, all abalone and seafood. How about it? Are you tempted? I can take~ you~ to~ eat.”
“Gulp…”
No matter what era, food is always the main culprit in tempting human females.
But let me say this first: she, Yu Linna, was not because she wanted to eat. In fact, she had already eaten dinner. She was just curious, curious if the seafood feast on that cruise ship was really that delicious. She was just curious, wanted to know, not because she wanted to eat.
Fang Jiangning saw that there was a chance and quickly went up to her ear to encourage her.
“You want to eat, right? You don’t know where it is, right? If I take you, you, can, eat, to, your, heart’s, content.”
“…”
“Alright, then you’ve agreed…”
“I won’t agree to you streaming.”
Yu Linna bit her lower lip, struggling inwardly, before finally making her decision.
She silently shed tears of regret. Sayonara, delicious full fish feast. If I meet you in my next life, I will definitely not let go.
“How, how is it possible? You actually resisted the temptation… You are not Yu Linna!”
“Heh, you underestimate my willpower too much, Jiangning.”
Yes, Yu Linna’s will was very strong. She would not fall because of this small matter. A mere feast, she could go and eat it anytime. Right now, her face was the most important thing.
Fortunately, she had saved it.
Yu Linna sincerely expressed her respect to God.
“Alright then, I’ll go with someone else. I was originally going to ask you along. Forget it.”
“…”
Eh, wait, something seems wrong.
Is the script wrong?
“Jiang-Jiangning? You’re not taking me?”
“Yeah, you’re not going, right? I’ll have to ask someone else. What a pity. The seafood there is super delicious. Don’t worry, I’ll take pictures and come back.”
“…”
I can’t eat it?
I have to look at pictures?
I can’t eat…
Yu Linna’s eyes instantly filled with mist. With a “wah,” she started to cry. Fang Jiangning’s originally amused expression instantly collapsed.
“That’s too much! You’re not taking me to eat! I hate you! We’re not friends anymore!”
“I’m, I’m, I’m sorry!! Don’t cry, don’t cry! I was wrong! I was just kidding! I’ll definitely take you! What do you want to eat? Crab or scallops, or shark fin and big lobster? I’ll let you eat your fill! It’s my treat, yes, yes, my treat. I’m sorry, forgive me. I was wrong.”
In the end, Fang Jiangning had to coax her back. It was really a case of reaping what you sow. She would never make this kind of joke again. That cute little loli’s crying face made her instantly feel very guilty. She really wanted to slap her own face.
A few minutes later, the smiling Yu Linna was hugging an Ahri doll, thinking about going to eat seafood. It was really something to look forward to.
And Fang Jiangning was physically and mentally exhausted. This little brat, does she like to eat a big meal that much?
