82: Chapter 82 The Movie Queen's Appointment

For Chen Hao, this was standard procedure, but for the employees, this project and this sum of money were exactly what they needed to solve their urgent problems.

Once the final payment arrived, issues like training expenses and other costs could be resolved immediately.

"When CEO Chen takes action, he's worth two people!"

"I feel like CEO Chen isn't as bad as Liu Jiannan made him out to be; he’s even more capable than CEO Zhuang."

Chen Hao smiled and raised his hand.

"Quiet down, everyone, listen to me."

"Since we haven't passed the danger period yet, we can't let our guard down. Once Zhuang Hua is discharged from the hospital, we'll have a celebration banquet. You've all worked hard. Rest today, and we'll resume classes tomorrow."

After the twenty-odd employees left, Chen Hao happened to receive a call from a very special person: the top-tier Movie Queen Zhao Yifei.

"Hello, CEO Zhao, is something the matter?"

"CEO Chen, you truly have a short memory. Have you forgotten what we agreed upon before?"

"Autographed photos?"

"I brought those for you, and I even brought a copy of the gambling agreement."

Chen Hao smiled, glancing at Sun Nana and Zhang Menglu, who were looking on expectantly.

With a thought, he immediately said,

"Tell me an address, and I'll head over right now. Don't be late."

After hanging up, Chen Hao said with a serious expression.

"The top-tier Movie Queen Zhao Yifei has a project she wants me to handle. I need to go meet a client shortly. You two go back and rest first. Nana, keep your phone on; I need you to help me coordinate some business tonight."

"Understood. My phone will be on 24 hours a day, awaiting your call anytime."

Chen Hao picked up his laptop and gestured with his chin toward Zhang Menglu.

"I'll take you back to the hotel first. Nana, you should be fine walking by yourself, right?"

Just like that, Chen Hao smoothly defused the crisis of being exposed.

After dropping Zhang Menglu off at the hotel, before parting, he said,

"I might have to go back to the studio tonight to prepare lessons and take on the new project. You should sleep; don't wait up for me."

"Mm, you should rest too."

After Chen Hao drove away, Zhang Menglu kept staring at the disappearing maserati. She thought men who were focused on work were truly handsome.

...

Chen Hao arrived at the meeting location.

It was an extremely high-end coffee shop with strong privacy, and two Bodyguards were standing guard at the entrance.

After parking, Chen Hao walked to the door and was about to state his identity when the black-suited Bodyguard proactively opened the door.

"Hello, CEO Chen, please come in."

After Chen Hao entered, there wasn't a single other customer in the coffee shop.

"Huh? Where is everyone?"

Inside the coffee bar area, a woman wearing sunglasses and a mask was intently creating latte art under the dim lighting.

Chen Hao first set down his laptop and sat on a high stool.

Zhao Yifei pushed the freshly made coffee toward Chen Hao and proactively explained.

"This coffee shop belongs to a relative of mine; I can borrow it anytime."

"I understand. Everyone has their private assets."

Zhao Yifei took off her sunglasses and gave a captivating smile before pulling out a copy of a document from behind the counter.

"Please take a look for me, CEO Chen."

Chen Hao sipped his coffee while reviewing the gambling agreement.

The worry had materialized: the document clearly stipulated that only money earned within the entertainment industry would count, which was standard practice.

If no such regulation existed, any money earned, even from gambling or criminal activities, could be counted. If things went wrong, wouldn't the company be dragged down with her?

Looking further down the agreement, there were many other detailed clauses.

Chen Hao's eyes lit up.

"If you earn 1 billion RMB within three years, I give you 2% equity; within three years, 2 billion, and you get 10% equity; within three years, 3 billion, and you get 31% equity! You could leapfrog to become the second major shareholder!"

Zhao Yifei was more conservative and forced a bitter smile.

"Forget 2 billion or 3 billion; I can't even manage 1 billion."

Chen Hao refuted, "You can't say that. Professionals handle professional matters. What seems impossible to you is a must-fight situation for me—turning a bicycle into a motorcycle!"

Zhao Yifei became slightly excited.

"So, you have a plan?"

Chen Hao opened his laptop and displayed Zhuang Hua's courseware PPT.

"I didn't before, but in the last few days, I've been exposed to a completely new field. The era of new media is arriving, bringing infinite business opportunities. I personally feel this is the key to unlocking a treasure trove."

Next, Chen Hao detailed the new business opportunities under the new media era that related to film and television entertainment. There was one path that suited her best.

"Short dramas!"

"Stop joking!"

Zhao Yifei repeatedly refused. "I am a Movie Queen. If I go film short dramas that everyone hates, what about my reputation?"

"Who said you have to film short dramas? I mean for you to enter the short drama industry—start a short drama platform. If a short drama costs a maximum investment of 200,000 and yields profits in the tens of millions, wouldn't you do it?"

Zhao Yifei was still somewhat resistant.

"I disdain doing that."

Chen Hao was truly exasperated and emphasized his tone, "If I tell you that using the methods I teach you, we might not even need three years—we could complete the gambling agreement within half a year—will you do it or not?"

Zhao Yifei fell silent.

Chen Hao began his lecture again, breaking it down and explaining in detail.

"The domestic short drama market is saturated with massive volume, but overseas is still a blue ocean. We can directly localize and adapt concepts. Changing 'Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me' to 'Vampire Hunk Falls in Love with Me' will have the same surprising effect. It's low cost with high returns; it's worth trying."

Zhao Yifei remained unimpressed; resistance was resistance; she simply couldn't muster any interest.

Chen Hao was also resigned. People can only earn profits within the scope of their understanding. Even if Chen Hao spoke glowingly, if she didn't comprehend it, she wouldn't get it.

"How about this: If you won't do it, I will. I will help you complete your gambling agreement, but there is one condition."

This was what Zhao Yifei wanted. She said with a beaming smile,

"As long as you can help me complete the gambling agreement, I'll agree to a hundred conditions."

Chen Hao emphasized his tone, "A hundred is too many. I only have one condition: whatever I tell you to do, you must do it. You must completely follow my command."

"No, no, no, I cannot agree to that. I absolutely refuse to film short dramas."

Chen Hao changed his wording, "I'm not asking you to film short dramas. I'm asking you to sign a power of attorney agreement and an overseas anonymous account. I need legitimacy to make money for you."

"No problem, I can agree to that."

Chen Hao said seriously, "Furthermore, after I help you complete the gambling agreement, you must become my woman."

"Forget being your woman; being your slave is not a problem either."

"Deal!"

The two shook hands again. Afterward, Chen Hao provided hands-on guidance on how to set up a shell company overseas, an overseas anonymous account, and how to write the power of attorney agreement.

"Once these three things are done, I will start making money grow for you. It won't take three years; within one year, I will definitely make you the second largest shareholder of the entertainment company."

Zhao Yifei rested her chin on her hand, gazing at Chen Hao with deep affection, her slight smile being utterly captivating.

"A confident man is so handsome!"

Chen Hao lightly tapped her nose.

"Just prepare yourself to be my little female slave."

"I shall wait and see."