Chapter 544: Release of 'God of Gamblers'
Chapter 544: Release of 'God of Gamblers'
Shopping was a delightful experience for the body and soul. After tiring themselves out, they indulged in delicious cuisine and then relaxed with a spa treatment. Even Shixin had a smile on her face by the time they parted ways.
On the way back, Yumingtong rode with Jiaxin, and she sighed, "Sigh, it's better to just focus on making money. Falling in love hurts your liver, lungs, and wallet."
A smile appeared on Jiaxin's face as she asked, "It's true that falling in love can affect your emotions, but how does it hurt your finances?"
Yumingtong explained, "When you're in a bad mood, you can't design good products, and you miss out on promotions and salary increases. That's losing money right there. Sigh, to be honest, I'm against her going back to him. If she truly marries him, she'll have to lower herself to please him. But she can't bear to let go, and her constant crying breaks my heart."
Jiaxin didn't bother to think too deeply about it. "This time, let's help her out because of our past relationship. If it doesn't work out, it's not our fault."
She was the one who called off the wedding in the first place, and now she wants to get back together. She's treating love like a game. However, they had known each other for over two years, and her character wasn't bad. Seeing her in so much pain, they decided to lend a hand.
Yumingtong nodded. Her current focus was on making money. With money, she could enjoy life and find a good partner. Life without money was truly miserable, with constant worries about food and shelter.
"Jiaxin, thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Jiaxin was puzzled. She hadn't done anything special, yet here she was being thanked again.
Yumingtong continued, "I mentioned before that I have a cousin who was kicked out by her in-laws. She didn't get anything in the divorce and now works as a sales clerk in a mall, earning only 4,000 yuan a month. After rent and living expenses, she can't save a single cent."
"If I had listened to my mother and tolerated Fuye's philandering ways, marrying him and getting pregnant, I would have been trapped at home. In a decade or so, if I wanted to come out and work, no one would hire me, and I could only take on jobs like sales clerk."
Being a sales clerk was not only tiring and low-paying, but it also offered little opportunity for advancement. In three to five years, her salary might only increase by a thousand or two. In contrast, although Yumingtong had only worked for two months after graduation before quitting, she frequently attended fashion shows and kept up with magazines. This led to her current job at Wufu Jewelry, where her salary had already increased to 9,000 yuan. At the end of last year, she also received a year-end bonus of 30,000 yuan, and her design drafts were rewarded handsomely. Her goal was to earn an annual salary of one million yuan, which she hoped to achieve within five years.
Jiaxin smiled and said, "You have an ambitious heart, but you lack determination and need some external stimulation."
Initially, Yumingtong had unrealistic expectations and was overly ambitious, but she had ideas and knew that women should have their own careers. Shixin, on the other hand, lacked ambition and only opened the coffee shop to pass the time. However, she genuinely enjoyed coffee and was very knowledgeable about it. By hiring professionals to manage the shop, her success was within expectations.
Jiaxin suddenly thought of the coffee shop and asked, "What about Shixin staying in Hong Kong? What will happen to the coffee shop? Will you give it back to her or continue managing it yourself?"
Without hesitation, Yumingtong replied, "The coffee shop has been transferred to me, so of course, it's mine now."
Usually, such transactions were final, but Shixin was an unusual case. Jiaxin warned, "Just last month, she was adamant about breaking off the engagement with Tao Yong, acting as if her life depended on it. But now, after just over a month, she's changed her mind and wants to get back together with him. If she can't, she'll die. It's not impossible for her to want the coffee shop back. You should prepare yourself for that possibility."
Yumingtong was taken aback and remained silent for a while before muttering, "If she really wants the coffee shop back, then I'll give it to her."
"I'm just giving you a heads-up. It's not certain that she'll want it back."
That evening, Jiaxin discussed the matter with Neizhan, "You talk to Tao Yong. If he still can't let go of this relationship, give Shixin another chance. If he has moved on, they should talk face to face and clear the air. Hiding isn't a solution."
Neizhan said, "Tao Yong hasn't let go yet, but as for Shixin... Alright, I'll invite him to dinner tomorrow evening, and he can decide what to do."
With Neizhan's persuasion, Tao Yong agreed to meet with Shixin, but he was unwilling to get back together. He felt that he couldn't give her what she wanted, and continuing the relationship would only bring more pain.
Shixin expressed her willingness to change, but Tao Yong didn't believe her. Fearing that she might do something foolish, he called Shixin's family, asking them to take her back to Xingcheng.
Jiaxin decided not to get involved further. She had asked Neizhan to help because of their past relationship, but if Tao Yong didn't want to get back together, there was no point in forcing it.
That day, Tian Pengyu called Jiaxin to inform her that the filming of 'God of Gamblers' had wrapped up. The initial budget for the film was 8 million yuan, which included the director's fees, actor's salaries, editing, promotion, and various other expenses. However, when they calculated the costs after editing, it turned out to be a staggering 11 million yuan.
Jiaxin only knew that the film was a classic, but she had no idea about the original budget or the eventual box office performance. Nonetheless, she was certain that it would be profitable. The costumes and jewelry were provided by their own company, so with the movie's success, Green Forest and Wufu would surely benefit and could expect another boost in sales.
Jiaxin and Neizhan watched the final cut together. After the viewing, Neizhan commented, "Jiaxin, which cinemas will you be releasing this film in?"
"The same as before—Baogong Princess and Jiahe."
Neizhan felt that the film was excellent and deserved a wider release, "I'll talk to Derbao. Mr. Pan and Feng Ge have a good relationship, and he'll give me face."
Jiaxin thought it was overkill, "Let Tian Pengyu handle it. He can take the final cut with him. I'm sure they won't refuse."
The purpose of opening cinemas was to make money, and no one would turn away a money-making opportunity.
"Alright."
Jiaxin requested two hundred movie tickets—one hundred for her employees and another hundred for Neizhan's staff. Of course, she gave extra tickets to Shiyue and Yumingtong.
On the night of the movie's release, Shiyue called Jiaxin, "Jiaxin, I watched the movie, and it was fantastic. Jiaxin, I heard that you wrote the screenplay for this movie, just like 'Pretty Woman'. Is that true?"
Jiaxin didn't want to take credit for it, "I only wrote the outline. The detailed screenplay was completed by professional screenwriters. Moreover, a successful movie is the result of the joint efforts of the director and the actors."
Although she was credited as one of the screenwriters, her name appeared after the professional screenwriters. Of course, she received a fee for her contribution, but she donated that money to charity.
Shiyue sighed, "In the past, no one mentioned Wan Ting Media in Hong Kong. Now, with you, no one will dare to underestimate Wan Jia Media in the future. My husband, Zhifeng, said that you have good fortune, and everything you touch turns to gold. It seems that his words are true."
Halfway through the movie, she knew it would be a hit. Nejing Ting had struggled for years, losing a lot of money without making a splash. But after Jiaxin took over, she became a hands-off boss, and Wan Jia Media started making profits. That was the power of good fortune!
Er, another superstitious one.
(End of Chapter)
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