My Life with Narration

Chapter 535 - 526: Film Investment Company Plan

The group stayed with the film crew for the entire afternoon before heading back. Although the two of them couldn’t understand much, at least it didn’t stop them from enjoying the lively scene.

After all, neither he nor Shen Yi had ever been involved with a film crew before, so it was indeed quite novel.

As for the finished film, he couldn’t quite imagine it now, but the behind-the-scenes happenings were quite interesting, especially when an actor messed up a line, leading to a redo, and their helplessness when that happened.

Needless to say, as an outsider, he and Shen Yi watching from the side felt a tad embarrassed, the kind where your toes curl involuntarily from the awkwardness.

But for professional actors, these things are just everyday occurrences. There’s a reason why both entertainers and actors have a tough heart; after all, someone with social anxiety couldn’t survive in this industry.

After nightfall, the three of them drove back to their place.

"Are you trying to expand your network through Director Wang, to continue investing in movies in the future?" Shen Yi lazily leaned on the sofa, watching Su Qing wash her feet, and asked.

Upon hearing this, Tang Nan, who was also soaking her feet on the sofa, perked up immediately: "Brother, are you entering the entertainment industry?"

Facing the overreacting comedic woman, Su Qing shot her a look: "Why are you shouting so loudly, nearly gave me a heart attack."

He then turned to Shen Yi with a smile: "How did you figure that out?"

Tang Nan, annoyed by his blatant double standard, seethed silently, yet she was helpless.

No wonder, for instance, Su Qing personally washed Shen Yi’s feet, while she had to do it herself, and the worst part was he did it right in front of her, the contrast was too much for her to handle.

Unlike men, women often make subtle comparisons in their hearts, even when they get along well. Tang Nan considered herself no less than Shen Yi, but when it came to dating, Shen Yi indeed had a sweeter relationship. Could it be that this is a real-life depiction of needing to watch others’ relationships to understand love?

Especially the stark contrast in Su Qing’s attitude towards her and Shen Yi made Tang feel twice as aggrieved.

Honestly, had Su Qing’s treatment of her and Shen Yi differed after they got together, Tang Nan might not feel so off-balance. The key was that even before they were together, Su Qing had shown a clear double standard between her and Shen Yi, which was why she often teased him.

In other words, besides finding amusement, there was a sense of defiance in her actions.

Unbothered by Tang Nan’s upset expression, Shen Yi crossed her arms, enjoying the foot massage from her little man, and said: "If you didn’t realize even that, your sister has lived these past years for nothing. You gave subtle hints to Director Wang multiple times, suggesting that you might invest in other films, isn’t that an attempt to utilize his network? Brother, your little schemes are still too immature to compete with your sister!"

In response, Su Qing shook his head helplessly. Despite being together so long, Shen Yi still liked to call him brother. Thinking of this, he exerted slight pressure on a reflexology point related to the kidneys on her foot.

"Ow~ What are you doing~~"

It’s undeniable that "everything can be blackened," as they say, could indeed be uttered by anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Watching Shen Yi quickly retract her foot, Su Qing couldn’t help but laugh: "Didn’t expect... women can have kidney deficiency too, hahaha!"

Hearing this, Tang Nan was momentarily stunned, but quickly reacted and started mocking relentlessly: "Hahaha, little Yi, you surprisingly... have kidney deficiency?

No way, no way, isn’t it said that there’s only a bull that dies of exhaustion, not a field that’s plowed out? What’s going on? Did this energetic young man Xiao Su wear out your old field? Hahaha!"

Faced with the teasing from both, Shen Yi, thin-skinned as she was, turned bright red.

"I do not!"

"You don’t? Then why did you react?"

"You’d react too if he pressed on you!"

"I don’t believe it, brother, come, give my sister a massage too, let her see if I’m kidney deficient, even though I don’t have a boyfriend!" Tang Nan said as she stretched out her foot.

And indeed, it was quite pretty, fair and tender, with a nice shape, on par with Shen Yi’s. But for such matters, as he already had a girlfriend, he naturally wouldn’t fall for it.

He didn’t fall for it, but Shen Yi wasn’t concerned about such things. She flipped off the sofa like a carp, grabbed Tang Nan’s foot, and targeted the spot that hurt her earlier.

Then the entire living room echoed with a sharp and tragic scream, much louder than Shen Yi’s.

"Tch, I have a man, so what if I’m kidney deficient, but how can you be deficient when you don’t have a man? What now? Using your hand a lot lately? No wonder you haven’t had any nail art done recently!" Shen Yi switched to her sassy mode, firing jabs at Tang Nan, leaving her speechless and a bit embarrassed.

"I didn’t, you’re the one using your hand!"

"I have a man, why would I use my hand? Only single dogs without a man would use their hand!"

"I didn’t, I’ll fight you!"

Confronting Shen Yi’s logical argument, Tang Nan was utterly defeated; she had no advantage without a boyfriend.

Shen Yi could find an excuse, but she couldn’t find any at all, leaving Tang Nan feeling at a loss.

Ten minutes later, the two sat on the sofa soaking their feet again, though the water had been changed.

"So you’re really thinking about entering the film investment industry?" Shen Yi brought the topic back.

Su Qing didn’t hide his thoughts, nodding: "Yes, I indeed have this idea. I have money now, and though half is invested in real estate, it takes too long and isn’t suitable as the main business.

In real estate, connections outweigh capability, and there’s a need for substantial funds, one or two billion isn’t enough.

Moreover, my current capital is far from enough for real estate development, the most crucial part is networking. If it weren’t for Brother Wen helping me, even with money, I couldn’t have joined that project.

Looking at it, film investment is much simpler; connections are secondary, the primary need is money, and I can afford that. In light of the current downturn in the stock market, I think this field is promising, worth looking forward to."

He understood clearly, real estate requires capital, connections, capability, and networking, none can be lacking, it’s not achievable with just money.

Though Wen Jingqi is willing to help him in this field, he still needs to demonstrate his value; you can’t always rely on others for benefits.

But film investment is different, as long as you have money, plenty of directors are willing to accept your investment.

There are so many directors in the country, but how many lack investors? Very few, most are like Wang Fan, desperately seeking investments only to lose money upon release, and then finding it harder to secure investments next time, repeating this cycle.

Unless they can produce a blockbuster, or at least break even, making a little is fine, they can slowly attract investors until they become big-time directors.

Unless something unexpected happens, after Director Wang’s "Wandering Earth" becomes a hit, his next film will surely not lack investments, indeed investors might even flock to invest.

Even famous actors would want to join, negotiating fees, just to ride the wave of fame.

"Got any plans?" Shen Yi continued the inquiry.

Su Qing thought for a moment and replied: "Let’s see the results after the New Year when ’Wandering Earth’ is released. If successful, I want to set up a film investment company in the capital. Of course, I’m not cut out for managing a company, so it could be integrated into yours. I provide the funds, not a lot each year, investing in three to five films, which wouldn’t take much of my effort. Of course, I’d personally review the script and director, perhaps even secure some industry resources for her."

At the end of his words, Su Qing nudged his mouth towards Tang Nan.

Upon hearing this, Tang Nan instantly perked up: "Really, brother? Wow, you’re still thinking of your sister’s good side, love you to bits, come here, let me give you a kiss!"

Su Qing: "Disgusting!"

Shen Yi: "He~tui~"

Tang Nan: ...

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