219: Chapter 219 Thanks

"With such a big debate online, the movie's popularity will definitely increase, and a slight rebound is possible," Zhang Ying analyzed.

Chen Shaoping nodded, but increased popularity could also lead to a cliff-like drop in box office.

There were too many uncertain factors.

Seeing that the two didn't react much, Zhang Ying wasn't discouraged. Instead, she continued confidently.

"I saw that netizens from the southwest f4 who haven't watched it yet said they would definitely go support it. Those who have watched it said they would go watch it again."

"Don't you think with so many netizens supporting it, the box office might see a small increase?"

After speaking, her triumphant expression was quite lovely.

"Of course, the southwest f4's word is their bond. If they say they'll go watch it, they definitely will," Chen Shaoping echoed with a smile.

Li Qian rushed to the computer and examined it carefully.

A moment later, she said, "It's really true. I've looked into it, and most cinemas in these four provinces have a high screening schedule for our movie, so the box office will definitely increase."

She suddenly bowed towards the southwest direction and murmured.

"Thank you, southwest f4 netizens, for your support. It'll infuriate those who hired internet trolls to badmouth us. Thank you!"

Just then, an urgent doorbell rang.

"Who is it?" the two ladies asked Chen Shaoping simultaneously, gesturing for him to open the door.

Chen Shaoping chuckled, "It should be the person I arranged to meet. I hope he can seize this opportunity."

He walked to the door and opened it with a smile.

What greeted him was a short, somewhat chubby young man.

His originally somewhat bewildered gaze instantly cleared the moment he saw Chen Shaoping open the door.

"Young Master Ping, hello, I am Gao Xi." He forced a smile on his somewhat stiff face, a little nervous.

"Hello, wait for me for two minutes at the entrance, and we'll find a place to sit in this hotel."

"Okay, sure."

Chen Shaoping retreated back into the hotel and, meeting the inquiring gazes of the two women, explained.

"Sister Ying, Sister Qian, it's a screenwriter I'm planning to recruit. Do you want to come and see him?"

Zhang Ying immediately lost interest and said sullenly, "I'm not going. I'd rather focus on what's happening online."

Li Qian was different; she was very interested. Before, Chen Shaoping only brought in artists, but now he was even concerned about screenwriters.

Seeing this, he was truly becoming more and more like a boss.

"I'll go with you!"

The three quickly arrived at a coffee shop next to the hotel, where Li Qian ordered three coffees.

"Gao Xi, relax a bit. Your nervousness is making me a little nervous too," Chen Shaoping joked.

"Young Master Ping, I'm your... your fan. I really like the songs you write."

Gao Xi's voice trembled slightly, with a hint of excitement amidst his nervousness.

"Oh, thank you!"

"I'm not looking for you today about songs. I want to invite you to join our Tongxing Entertainment Company."

"I know you write scripts."

Chen Shaoping was straightforward, stating the purpose of inviting him over.

Gao Xi's face lit up with joy, then became melancholic.

"Young Master Ping, but my skill isn't good, and the scripts I write are useless."

"I attended the workshops of teachers Cheng Kun and Zou Xin, but the effect was poor, with minimal results."

"The scripts I wrote were also passed over by the two teachers."

Chen Shaoping looked meaningfully at this fellow who hadn't even graduated yet but had already been beaten down by society.

He decided to tell him the actual situation directly, letting him experience the harshness of society first.

"Have you ever thought that it's not that your script is bad, but that your script was stolen by others, and they just didn't tell you?"

Gao Xi was stunned. Although he was nervous, he was definitely not stupid; on the contrary, he was very smart.

He was just a bit naive and easily trusted others.

Soon, he understood the meaning of Chen Shaoping's words. With this reminder,

he recalled the changes in expression of the two teachers before and after receiving his script.

Their first reaction upon seeing his script was that their eyes lit up, and their expressions were joyful.

Then the two teachers exchanged glances, and their expressions turned cold.

They began to tell him that the script was mediocre, but they would take it back to see if there were any highlights.

If they didn't contact him, it meant the script truly had no redeeming qualities.

Because of this, he had been depressed for a long time, as the script he had painstakingly polished for so long was deemed 'crap' by the 'teachers'.

No one would be happy about that.

Now, Young Master Ping actually said his script had been usurped, which undoubtedly cast a stone into his recently calm heart.

"Young Master Ping, how do you know?"

"Don't worry about that. Your script was slightly modified by them, its name changed to 'Skin,' and they are preparing to start filming," Chen Shaoping told him everything he knew, then added.

"My telling you this actually has nothing to do with whether you join our company or not."

"Even if you don't join, I would still tell you, mainly because I really despise this kind of behavior from these two teachers."

Hearing this, Gao Xi basically believed Chen Shaoping's words, because his script was indeed about 'skin-changing'.

"Thank you, Young Master Ping, for telling me the truth!"

"I really want to join Tongxing Entertainment Company, but I'm still a student studying in Kyoto, so my studies are the priority."

Li Qian, who had been silent, suddenly interjected, "During your time studying, you won't need to work in the office. The company will pay you a monthly salary, but it won't be too much."

"Once you write a good script, we can discuss the specific cooperation method."

"After you graduate, we'll renegotiate the contract, how about that?"

Gao Xi was tempted, but he still looked at Chen Shaoping first, unsure if Li Qian's words counted.

Seeing Chen Shaoping nod with a smile, he responded, "Okay, I am willing to join Tongxing Entertainment Company."

"Thank you, Young Master Ping and this CEO, for your appreciation."

"It's not appreciation, I just think you have something." Seeing him agree, Chen Shaoping was in a good mood and asked further, "How do you plan to handle the script issue?"

Gao Xi pondered for a moment, then solemnly said, "Young Master Ping, I just thought about it carefully. I'll organize my creative records and the evidence I have, and I'll go talk to them."

"If they can pay me appropriate compensation, they can have the script."

"If they still treat me like a fool, then I will sue them."

"Good!" Chen Shaoping slapped his thigh and shouted loudly, happily saying, "I really like your approach."

"If you need help, just say so. The company will fully support you."

"Also, I have two suggestions: first, it's best to talk to them after they start filming, and second, you can ask for a high compensation."

After hearing Chen Shaoping's suggestions, Gao Xi immediately understood his intentions and accepted them gladly.

At this moment, the system's voice came again.

[Host completed an intel mission, gaining 4 paparazzi points.]

[Host has 53 paparazzi points.]

Chen Shaoping frowned slightly. Did the system want him to help Gao Xi get justice?

He suppressed his question and smiled at Gao Xi: "Then it's settled. Stay in touch, and welcome to Tongxing."