After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 720 I Have a Big Gift for You
Bai Bin propped himself up on the ground with both hands and chuckled foolishly, "Master, can you give me the project? I'm sure I can handle it."

Her open secretary uniform, tight-fitting pencil skirt, slender white legs, and messy long hair exuded a mature femininity.

Li Mingyang was quite puzzled.

Bai Bin is only twenty-seven years old, but she has an even more exaggerated mature woman's charm than Fan Binbin.

It's probably because of the strong addiction...

“I’ve given you three chances, and each time you’ve given me a shock. Forget it, I’ll let you take responsibility for yourself. Who knows what kind of mess you’ll make? I don’t have time to clean up your mess.”

What three chances? It's just two.

"Master, please give Xiaobai a fourth chance. I promise I will do it exactly as you wish and I will not do anything reckless." Bai Bin waved his hands.

"If you don't discipline someone for three days, they'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles. Get down there!"

"You agreed?"

"Lie down properly first."

"No, you have to agree first."

Li Mingyang had no intention of coaxing Bai Bin; he was determined to force his way through.

He pulled on his belt, ready to teach Bai Bin a lesson!

Li Mingyang had already taken his pants off.

There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Open the door! I'm home!"

Jing Tian's voice: "You're back so early?"

"What are you standing there for? Hide!" Li Mingyang quickly put on his pants.

"What's there to be afraid of? It's not like we haven't seen it before." Bai Bin acted as if she wasn't afraid at all.

"She brought her friends, and you don't want other people to see them, right?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Bin scrambled up quickly and instinctively crawled under the table.

Why can't you just hide in the movie theater?
Li Mingyang was too lazy to complain anymore. He put on his pants and went to open the door.

When the door opened, wow, there was a whole bunch of people!
"Hello, Director Li!"

"Hello, Director Li!"

Good evening, Director Li!

Jing Tian stood at the door, not immediately entering the office. She sniffed the air twice and frowned slightly.

"What's that smell? It smells like several perfumes."

A dog's nose... you can even smell that?

"Old Wu and Guo Fan have taken care of your mess. They came over today to show me the film."

"Finally done!" Jing Tian clapped her hands together and said happily.

"Okay, come in, everyone."

Li Mingyang gestured for everyone to come inside, then walked to his desk, picked up the phone, and called the receptionist to bring out snacks, fruit platters, and drinks.

After everyone entered the room, most of them stood awkwardly until Jing Tian invited everyone to sit down. Only then did a dozen or so people squeeze onto the sofa, leaving a single sofa for Director Li.

Director Li glanced back at everyone, his gaze sweeping over the members of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils crew.

I know quite a few people there.

Zhong Hanliang, Han Dong, Zhang Meng, Kan Qingzhi, Zhang Xinyu, Mao Xiaotong, Jia Jingwen...

There's also a Korean, Kim Ki-bum, a member of Super Junior.

"Wow, it's been a long time!" Li Mingyang said to Zhong Hanliang.

Zhong Hanliang scratched his head. Actually, he couldn't quite remember when he had seen Director Li, but since Director Li had spoken, it must have been a long time since they last met.

"Director Li, you still remember my nickname."

"That's quite fitting, haha!"

Chung Han-liang smiled sheepishly. He had worked in both the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment circles, and had been blacklisted by TVB before going to Taiwan to work as a singer, where he gained considerable fame.

Later, they moved to the mainland and have remained popular ever since.

He was actually already married, but he kept it a secret from the public. It's hard to imagine that an idol had a girlfriend back in Taiwan, had a long-term relationship, and got married last year.

And then they went further and further down the path of the domineering CEO...

Li Mingyang had contact with him in his previous life.

They are quite low-key and very humane, which is a bit unlike those in the entertainment industry.

It hasn't changed much.

The people that Li Mingyang and Tian Tian brought back chatted enthusiastically, making the group of people feel quite uncomfortable.

After all, in their imagination, a Palme d'Or-winning director should be arrogant and unsmiling, but Li Mingyang was surprisingly easygoing.

He also likes to make fun of himself to liven up the atmosphere.

After chatting for a while, Zhong Hanliang, as a representative of the Tianlong crew, wanted to invite Li Mingyang to dinner.

"Let's skip the meal. I've been very busy lately. Huace and I are on the same side, so just say what you want to say."

“Director Li, then I’ll tell you, but please don’t mind…” Zhong Hanliang said.

"Uh-huh."

“We heard you’re short of money, and we have some savings…” Zhong Hanliang stammered.

Okay, so they thought he was bankrupt and wanted to help him while also making some money off him.

Starting yesterday, rumors circulated in the Chinese entertainment industry that he had gone bankrupt.

But trading bankruptcy for the Palme d'Or is a huge win!

A national icon, a globally renowned student from Southeast University, he will definitely receive compensation from the higher authorities.

That's how we got two billion US dollars in foreign exchange, and that's also how we doubled our overseas subsidies.

The higher-ups are quite willing to support a newly crowned 24-year-old Palme d'Or winner.

His Weibo account has been unblocked, but the authorities advised him to talk less, do more, and keep a low profile...

Their influence is enormous!

It's being watched closely both domestically and internationally.

"Haha, I'm not short of money. I appreciate your kindness. Of course, meeting is fate, and I have a big gift for you."

Li Mingyang went to his desk, opened a drawer, and took out a stack of film contracts, one for each person.

No one expected to receive a film contract during this trip, but upon seeing the official seal, they realized it belonged to Bouquet Entertainment.

Alyssa Chia cleverly asked, "Director Li, is this a film contract?"

"Of course not, it says so on the label, it's a TV series."

"Is Director Li going to make a TV series?" Zhong Hanliang asked.

"I heard from the boss that Director Li still owes her a TV series."

"Director Li, are you really going to make a TV series?"

"Director Li is an all-rounder; he can direct TV series, movies, online films, and variety shows—he's proficient in everything." Han Dong went on a tirade of praise.

The actors in the Tianlong crew felt a chill. When Director Li started out, he really did film everything, anything that could make money, and he even created the online movie market.

"I'm still considering whether to make a TV series, but don't worry, although the investment, director, and genre haven't been finalized yet, I guarantee it will be a good project, after all, you are all very expensive," Li Mingyang said with a smile.

"If it's about making movies, I'm not expensive, I can do it for free," Zhong Hanliang joked.

Other older celebrities chimed in, their smiles beaming.

Amidst laughter and cheers, everyone signed the contract.

Having received the benefits, Zhong Hanliang suggested having dinner together again, offering to pay. Li Mingyang once again said he was too busy and didn't have time.

Zhong Hanliang regretfully took his leave.

Seeing this, the others also took their leave.

In the blink of an eye, only Jing Tian and Kan Qingzhi remained in the room.

"Mingyang, are you really going to film a TV series?" Jing Tian asked, flipping through the contract with a bitter expression.

"No, I'm busy."

"Mm." Jing Tian nodded emphatically, tossed aside the film contract, and happily drank her sparkling wine.

Li Mingyang glanced at Kan Qingzhi and saw that his old classmate had curly black hair, parted in the middle, with a white hair clip on each side.

A white V-neck lace shirt with a white bow at the chest.

A black belted dress, the hem of which hangs above the knee, revealing a section of the thigh below.

Kan Qingzhi has a pair of wine glass-like legs, thick at the top and thin at the bottom.

A healthy glow makes one look good; my old classmate is much prettier than she was two years ago, with stunning looks and figure!
"Qingqing, how much do you weigh now?"

"89..."

Li Mingyang grinned, "This weight suits you perfectly. You have a chubby face, a slender figure, and plenty of energy. Keep it up!"

Kan Qingzhi opened her mouth; this weight was terrible, she practically lived in hunger every day…

"I heard from Tian Tian that you would like to be my secretary?"

"Ah."

"You're no longer an actor?"

"I...I want to save up some money first."

Li Mingyang was taken aback. "Isn't being an actor more lucrative? How much are you paid now, and what's the profit split?"

Kan Qingzhi sighed so hard his back slumped, as if he had lost all his vitality. “Huace and Rongxinda have similar models. They pay millions for outside dramas, but they cut corners on company dramas. I filmed three dramas last year and earned more than two million... I spent a lot on gifts during holidays, and at the end of the year I only had a little over ten thousand in my bank account.”

"Can you tell me how you spent this money?"

"How would I know how it was spent... Right now, I just want to give fewer gifts and save a million a year to buy my own house."

“If you give a gift to someone, they will give you a gift in return... In fact, you won’t lose much in the long run. And since you’re with Huace, you’ll save on PR costs for auditions.”

"But sometimes I have to take turns treating people to meals... and I often play supporting roles, so the level can't be too low."

“The salaries in the Chinese entertainment industry are still rising. If you spend your money frugally, you can easily save over a million a year.” Li Mingyang frowned slightly. “Are you investing the money?”

Kan Qingzhi immediately lowered her head and clasped her legs together, looking uneasy. Li Mingyang knew then that there was no escaping it; the investment had failed.

"Stocks? Or futures? Did you use leverage?" Li Mingyang asked.

"I just bought some stocks, without using leverage."

"How much did you buy?"

Kan Qingzhi held up two fingers, looking aggrieved, "Two hundred thousand..."

Okay, this account still doesn't quite add up.

It's been 13 years. Two hundred thousand is really not much for a celebrity.

"Director Li, is it really true that being your secretary earns a million a year? It's not in Korean won, is it?" Kan Qingzhi asked cautiously.

"At least a million, but you have to sign a confidentiality agreement. If you say anything wrong, you'll go bankrupt."

"I won't say anything carelessly. If there really was a million, I'd be willing!"

“Um… Qingqing, how about we call it quits? You don’t lack acting opportunities. A female actor’s golden period is only a few years…” Jing Tian suddenly said.

"No! I'm willing, I'm willing!" Kan Qingzhi cried out anxiously.

If Jing Tian doesn't agree to let Qingqing be her secretary, then there's definitely no chance.

Li Mingyang smiled without saying anything, and took out his phone to send a WeChat message to Boss Zhao.

Ask the other party directly and simply: Did Qingqing instruct them to become her secretary in exchange for a million yuan because she didn't want to act?

The WeChat message had barely been sent when Boss Zhao called to distance himself from the conversation.

"Director Li, I swear to God! I've been completely devoted to you for the past six months, and I haven't paid much attention to company matters."

"Kan Qingzhi becoming your secretary for a million is definitely suspicious. Although Huace doesn't pay its own artists high salaries, the volume is large. Qingqing is one of Huace's key talents, with at least five or six dramas a year, earning at least three million."

“How would I know where her money went… When they ask me about investments, I usually suggest buying a house, because you won’t lose money buying a house.”

"It definitely has nothing to do with me. I suspect... she's trying to use your name to run away."

“I asked the finance department, and Huace Group paid her more than 370 million yuan last year.”

While listening to Kan Qingzhi talk about how pitiful he was, Li Mingyang looked at the message sent by Boss Zhao.

A simple logic formed in Li Mingyang's mind.

Huace is really rip-off. Their own actors only get 500,000 to 600,000 yuan per film. That's really low, far below market price, but they make up for it with a lot of work.

This is essentially a conflict between capital and actors, and between production companies and artists.

Huace Media focuses on selling films, but its talent management is terrible.

Kan Qingzhi wanted to use him as a stepping stone to escape.

Actually, it's not that complicated. Li Mingyang can cancel Kan Qingzhi's contract with just one phone call.

"Qingqing, you go back first. Mingyang and I will discuss it and give you an answer later, okay?" Jing Tian said.

"How much later?" Kan Qingzhi pressed.

"tomorrow."

"Is it okay before today?"

Jing Tian smiled and nodded, finally managing to kick Kan Qingzhi out the door.

"Oh, they're finally gone." Jing Tian rubbed her forehead, utterly speechless.

"You chose this person, why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"She can't even manage her own money, what else can she manage? Although I really dislike Shirahama... Let's leave it at that for now, I'm going back."

"Hmm... By the way, haven't you been working lately?"

"I haven't been working lately, so spending time with you is my job." Jing Tian turned around and smiled, her smile incredibly sweet.

Li Mingyang found the sweetness bitter.

How come you have so much free time?

Mimi and Shishi are either doing commercial performances, appearing on TV shows, filming dramas, attending fashion shows, or shooting endorsement videos...

What about your job?
With its special status and release date set for September, aren't you going to do some promotion and marketing?
After Jing Tian left, Li Mingyang pulled Bai Bin out from under the table.

"Master, my legs are sore, can you massage them for me?" Bai Bin said coquettishly.

"After climbing two laps, the soreness will subside."

"Should we put a dog leash on it?"

"I'm a bit busy, I'm not in the mood." Li Mingyang sat down in his office chair and opened QQ and WeChat on his computer.

Start outputting!
Start looking for people!
Start your own hit drama plan.

Li Mingyang wanted to focus on his work, but Bai Bin didn't give up, relentlessly rubbing and teasing him at his feet.

"You're dreaming when you're offering yourself as payment. I don't think you're worth hundreds of millions," Li Mingyang said, frowning. "If you're so bored, go get a laptop and start working."

"What?"

"Looking for韭菜 (leeks/leeks)! Whether from Hong Kong and Taiwan or the mainland, as long as they are Dongda stars and have some fame, they are all good韭菜."

"Haven't you already signed more than a dozen?"

"Not enough...not nearly enough, the more the better."

Shirahama pouted and reluctantly took a laptop from the cabinet to start working.

After finding out Li Mingyang's needs, they sent out audition invitations in gossip groups, sister groups, film crew groups, foodie groups, and production groups, under the guise of "flower bouquet entertainment."

After sending the mass message, Bai Bin rested his chin on his hand, typed on the keyboard with one hand, and said listlessly, "Boss, what do you need so many people for? To put together a star-studded movie?"

“That stuff doesn’t make money,” Li Mingyang said while talking to Zhang Wei.

"So what makes money?"

"Variety shows".

"You're going to film a variety show?"

Li Mingyang glanced back at Bai Bin, who was sitting on the far left of the office, listlessly resting his chin on one hand while typing rapidly with the other.

"Wow... are you that good at typing?"

"You don't need to use your brain, just hit away, why don't you hurry up..."

Li Mingyang slipped, and the boss's chair slid next to Bai Bin. He saw Bai Bin switch chat windows with one hand, typing away, really chatting with someone... After typing for a while, he switched to the next person.

The words they typed were different, and the content they talked about was also different.

It's a tentacle monster!

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door. Bai Bin raised his hand from typing and patted Li Mingyang on the shoulder. "Go open the door."

"Damn, who's the boss?"

Bai Bin pointed to her exposed chest, her snow-white body, and her snow-white bear-patterned bra. "The buttons are all gone... I don't care."

"Forget it, let me go."

Li Mingyang arrived at the door and looked out through the peephole, just in time to see Kan Qingzhi standing alone in front of the door.

click!
Li Mingyang opened the door without paying attention to Kan Qingzhi.

Instead, he looked around to see if anyone else was there, and when he found no one around, he decisively pulled Kan Qingzhi into the room.

"Director Li, you're hurting me..." Kan Qingzhi said.

Li Mingyang released Kan Qingzhi's wrist. "I'm sorry."

Of course I'm thrilled that you're bringing it.

Kan Qingzhi must be thin; only very thin looks good.

And now is precisely when she is at her thinnest and most beautiful.

Kan Qingzhi was secretly pleased to see Li Mingyang's anxious expression.

But when she turned her head, she was stunned. Bai Bin was resting his chin on his hand, looking at her with a playful expression.

When did this woman arrive?
They got rid of Sweetie, but there's still another one.

"Come, have a seat," Li Mingyang said warmly, pushing Kan Qingzhi's back.

Kan Qingzhi gave an "okay" and gracefully walked to the sofa. When she bent down to sit, she deliberately made a large movement, pressing her skirt down with her hands to outline the shape of her attractive hips.

With Tian Tian around, Li Mingyang couldn't behave himself, but now that they're alone, his hands are getting restless. "Qingqing, you've lost so much weight! It must be so hard for you."

As he spoke, Li Mingyang's hand wandered to Kan Qingzhi's thigh and touched it back and forth. It was so smooth and white, no less than Tian Tian's.

The shape is also nice.

Sweetie has slender, straight legs.

Kan Qingzhi is a wine glass stem.
The term "wine glass legs" refers to slender calves, fleshy thighs, no excess fat on the knees, and delicate ankles resembling the base of a wine glass.

These legs are very beautiful, with smooth lines like a wine glass, a visual treat and a wonderful feel.

This leg shape is most common among Korean girl groups.
Slender yet fleshy, but this leg shape requires very strict body requirements.

Being overweight results in thick, ugly, and greasy legs...

"Director Li, your hands are so hot... No... There's someone here..." Kan Qingzhi moved to the side, resisting.

"Just pretend she doesn't exist."

You can't just say a living, breathing person doesn't exist...

"Director Li, let's touch later... I want to talk to you alone."

"Bai Bin is my secretary, one of our own." Li Mingyang, now acting like President Hou, scanned Kan Qingzhi with shining eyes. She was truly stunning.

She has a mature, sophisticated face with a touch of arrogance, paired with a pure black and white dress—she looks both beautiful and delicious.

My old classmate's peak beauty was absolutely stunning, no less than Mimi and Jingtian, it's just that her beauty faded so quickly...

In just one or two years...

Li Mingyang was very excited, but his movements were still gentle, since he had already come to deliver it.

Pigsy eating ginseng fruit was a terrible waste.

Li Mingyang needed to carefully analyze the situation, using observation, listening, questioning, and diagnosis to pinpoint the crux of the matter.

Give your old classmate an indelible memory.

(End of this chapter)