229: Chapter 229 Hu Shou is out of the game

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment before saying, "President Chen, is there still room to negotiate the terms?"

Chen Shaoping shook his head firmly.

Su Xiaoxiao's heart was filled with conflict right now. In Chen Shaoping's eyes, was the gap between her and Yang Mi such that being one step behind meant being behind at every step?

She didn't believe the terms Chen Shaoping gave Yang Mi were this harsh.

"President Chen, if there are any scripts in the future, whether for film or television, could you consider Liying if there's a suitable role?" Su Xiaoxiao changed the subject.

"Don't worry about that. I personally admire Zhao Liying very much. If there's something suitable, I will look for her."

Chen Shaoping agreed with a smile. This wasn't just politeness; he truly intended to do so.

"Then thank you, President Chen! We'll take our leave now."

Hearing this, Zhao Liying also stood up and nodded.

Li Qian replied with a smile, "President Su, I hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

"Thank you, CEO Li!" Su Xiaoxiao also smiled.

Both women were being very polite, putting on a front.

Chen Shaoping found it somewhat amusing.

As Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Liying reached the door, at the moment her hands gripped the handle, she found courage from somewhere.

She suddenly turned around and asked with a solemn expression, "President Chen, what were the cooperation terms you gave Yang Mi?"

"I know this is presumptuous; you don't have to answer."

With a faint smile, Chen Shaoping said calmly, "President Su, are you sure you want to hear it?"

"Of course." Su Xiaoxiao's eyes were incredibly determined.

"The terms I gave Yang Mi are exactly the same as the ones I gave you."

"Although she roared and had a fight with me, she ultimately accepted my terms."

"President Su, everyone says you and Yang Mi are arch-rivals. This rival of yours has a very strong will."

After Chen Shaoping finished speaking, a hint of mockery still hung at the corner of his mouth.

Su Xiaoxiao felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Chen Shaoping's words were incredibly piercing, making her eardrums ache.

Zhao Liying hurried to support her, otherwise she really might have collapsed.

A moment later, after her emotions calmed slightly, she spoke with her back to Chen Shaoping, her voice trembling.

"President Chen! Thank you for telling me the truth!"

After saying that, her hand returned to the door handle.

"Wait a moment, President Su!"

Chen Shaoping called out to Su Xiaoxiao, his fingers casually tapping on the coffee table with a faint, knowing smile.

"5 million, a 70/30 profit split. This price is valid for three days. Think it over."

"I will consider it!"

Su Xiaoxiao turned the handle, opened the door, and walked out firmly.

She was angry—angry at her own short-sightedness, her lack of courage, and her failure to seize the opportunity.

She was angry at Chen Shaoping for looking down on her through a crack in the door, for belittling her.

She was angry at Yang Mi—that wretched woman, why did she get to take all the advantages?

As Zhao Liying helped her out of Tongxing Entertainment Company, her previously slumped back straightened up.

Radiance returned to her face; she had transformed back into the strong woman, Su Xiaoxiao.

Inside the office, Li Qian looked at Chen Shaoping and said dissatisfactorily, "You provoked her like that; aren't you afraid something might happen to her or that she might retaliate?"

"She won't!"

"If I don't provoke her, how can I sell my script?"

Chen Shaoping murmured with full confidence.

Li Qian's eyebrows quirked slightly. "You mean, she will still agree to your terms?"

"About sixty or seventy percent chance. Scraping the bone to treat the poison is always better than moving forward with a wound," Chen Shaoping said.

"By the way, Sister Qian. How are our own two movies doing?"

"The lead actor for both movies is Wang Qiang, which is a bit of a problem."

"But they are all finding ways to overcome it. Especially Director Lin; he's full of confidence and is starting filming immediately."

After pausing for a few seconds, Li Qian continued, "Chen Cheng's progress isn't slow either, but the scenes are abroad, so the procedures are a bit more troublesome. However, it's nearing completion."

"Good, keep a close eye on it."

"Mhm."

Meanwhile...

In President Yang's office at Tudi Cinema City.

Hu Shou, with claw marks on his face, lowered his head and said, "President Yang, Si Wodi did indeed record the audio and even took 20,000."

"I will make him return double the money. Please, President Yang, let him off this once. I beg of you!"

After going back yesterday, his sister learned that her son had been caught and went directly to his house to cause a scene.

Hu Shou had been severely dealt with by his mother, his wife, and his sister. Besides the injuries on his face, he had many hidden bruises on his body.

Sometimes, he felt it was all pointless.

Home had never been a safe haven for him.

Instead, it was a quagmire; once he sank in, he couldn't pull himself out even if he wanted to.

"Is it worth giving up your own future for such a nephew?" President Yang pressed.

Hu Shou was filled with melancholy. He didn't know if it was worth it; he only knew that by doing this, he could finally have some peace.

"President Yang, I've made up my mind!"

Seeing that Hu Shou had decided, President Yang stopped trying to persuade him and said calmly, "Then leave together with Si Wodi!"

She waved her hand, signaling for Hu Shou to leave.

Hu Shou bent ninety degrees in a deep bow. "Thank you, President Yang, for granting this, and thank you for your mentorship!"

Then he turned and left.

President Yang sighed softly and pressed the internal phone on her desk. "Go and call Zhou Ru for me."

A moment later...

The assistant and Zhou Ru walked to the office door together. Zhou Ru specifically straightened her clothes before entering.

"President Yang, you called for me?" Zhou Ru entered the office.

President Yang pushed the agreement on her desk to the edge and said, "Look at this agreement. You will be the one from our company to interface with the other three parties."

"You need to contact the other three parties as soon as possible and take over this job quickly."

"Okay, President Yang. I will work hard and won't let you down."

Zhou Ru respectfully took the agreement and walked out of the office.

...

After Li Qian left, only Chen Shaoping remained in the office.

Just as he was about to take a nap and had just lain down, the system's voice echoed in his mind.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing a piece of intelligence. Gained 5 paparazzi points.]

[Host's Current paparazzi points: 48.]

At the same time, his phone rang—an unfamiliar local number.

"Hello!"

"Hello, President Chen. This is Zhou Ru, Deputy Manager of the Business Department at Tudi Cinema City. I will be in full charge of matters regarding the Film Alliance from now on."

A female voice came through the phone.

This result was within Chen Shaoping's expectations.

If Hu Shou could have ignored his nephew, he might have had a chance to stay.

From the situation in the conference room that day, it was clear he wouldn't just let Si Wodi be.

Therefore, his ending had long been decided.

"Manager Zhou, welcome, welcome. If your company hadn't arranged someone to interface soon, I was planning to head over to your office myself."

Chen Shaoping teased.

"I'm sorry, President Chen. I deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to your work," Zhou Ru said politely over the phone.

"Add me as a friend, and I'll pull you into the group. It'll be more convenient for us to discuss work."

"Okay."

Soon, the two added each other, and Chen Shaoping pulled Zhou Ru into the 'eating meat together' group.

The group immediately became active.