The banquet continued into its second half, remaining extraordinarily lively.
At the main table, Huang Bo indirectly brought up the matter of his good brother Guan Hu.
Luo Zheng thought of the two scripts sitting on his desk.
"winter solstice" and "Seven Days."
They were both good scripts in the suspense, mystery, and criminal investigation genres.
Current audiences are still very fond of these types of TV dramas.
As long as they are produced normally, ratings and profitability won't be an issue.
"I've read the scripts; the stories are good. The company can invest."
Luo Zheng glanced at Huang Bo and Guan Hu, then directly nodded to finalize the project.
Guan Hu was incredibly excited. After filling his glass, he held it up with both hands and said with emotion:
"President Luo, I really don't know what to say. Everything is in this drink. I toast you!"
After speaking, he tilted his head back and downed it.
Ma Yili was also happy for her boyfriend on the side, her eyes occasionally glancing at Luo Zheng.
It's always better to have connections in high places; with Huang Bo's help and her own connection with President Luo,
her boyfriend was able to secure the investment directly.
Actually, Ma Yili's thinking wasn't wrong, but the most crucial factor was that Guan Hu's two scripts were good and could make money if filmed.
That's why Luo Zheng would invest without hesitation.
Moreover, he had other plans.
"Huang Bo, 'a world without thieves' doesn't have a role for you, and there's no rush for the album for now.
Go find a role to play in 'winter solstice' and also serve as a producer. Learn well from Guan Hu."
As soon as Luo Zheng finished speaking, the surroundings instantly fell silent.
Huang Bo pointed at himself, showing an expression of disbelief.
Everyone else also looked at him with envy.
"Ah! Me? President Luo?"
Huang Bo's voice trembled slightly, unable to believe his ears.
He asked repeatedly, "You're really letting me be a producer?"
"Of course!"
Getting Luo Zheng's confirmation, he shook his head. "But I don't know how!"
"Then learn slowly. You have the potential!"
Luo Zheng patted his shoulder in encouragement and then looked at Baoqiang, who was standing aside grinning foolishly.
"Including you, Baoqiang."
Saying these things, one reason was that Luo Zheng truly intended to train Huang Bo early.
The second reason was to show the people around him.
Guan Hu and Ning Hao were both talented and serious-minded good prospects.
They were worth his effort to recruit into Blue Whale Entertainment.
He knew that giving money and resources would make them happy to join.
But that couldn't compare to the warmth of providing some humanistic care.
Sure enough, Guan Hu, Ning Hao, and the others looked at Huang Bo and Baoqiang.
Their envious looks were already showing a trend toward turning into jealousy.
Huang Shengyi and Jiang Yiyan, standing behind the crowd, also heard clearly.
Their faces were full of deep longing.
One must know that although Huang Bo was older, he was also a freshman who had just entered the Beijing Film Academy this year.
Yet his acting career had already been paved into a broad road by Luo Zheng.
Including Liu Yifei in front of them, she didn't even need to worry about anything; she just needed to'sit back and enjoy the fruits.'
"President Luo, I'll learn. I'll definitely learn well."
Huang Bo hurriedly poured wine. After downing two glasses in a row, he was held down by Luo Zheng.
If he kept drinking like this, even a bull would be knocked over.
With the script matters settled, Huang Bo and Guan Hu didn't dare to take up too much time and quickly took their leave.
They made room for Liu Yifei behind them.
"cousin, I'll have a drink with you."
Looking at Liu Yifei holding juice, Luo Zheng jokingly scraped her delicate nose.
He teased, "You're using this to drink with me?"
"Then I'll switch to wine."
Liu Yifei turned around and picked up a wine glass from the table, a hint of craftiness appearing at the corner of her mouth.
"But if Mom finds out, you have to take the blame for me!"
Luo Zheng was stunned; he hadn't expected his cousin to have this little scheme.
However...
"Which time you made a mistake wasn't I the one taking the blame?"
"Then take it one more time!"
Saying this, Liu Yifei was about to taste the forbidden fruit.
She was stopped by Luo Zheng.
Alcohol is something minors shouldn't touch.
Besides, even if he took the blame for Liu Yifei now, there was no benefit.
Previously, Liu Xiaoli would come forward to lecture him a bit.
But now she was always avoiding him, as if she had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
She didn't even attend this banquet.
If he got the chance, he'd have to ask properly and investigate.
The thought flashed by. After playing around with Liu Yifei,
he encouraged Huang Shengyi and Jiang Yiyan with a few words.
"Shengyi, your temperament is good. Study acting well. If you perform well, I can sign you to Blue Whale Entertainment."
"Yiyan, you have a sense of resilience and can sing. Keep it up."
The two toasted him and thanked him repeatedly.
Their faces were full of excitement.
Huang Shengyi's was certainly real because she had received a promise of being signed.
But Jiang Yiyan didn't feel so good in her heart.
President Luo only saw her resilience and persistence; he didn't mention her appearance or figure at all.
Obviously, compared to Huang Shengyi, President Luo didn't take a fancy to her.
She probably felt like that woman just now.
There was recognition, but no substantial benefits.
Being observant, she noticed Ma Yili's abnormality.
The way that woman looked at President Luo was very wrong.
There was a bit of joy, a bit of sweetness, and a bit of guilt and panic after a successful theft.
She boldly guessed that there was definitely something between the two!
Perhaps she could follow this lead and give it a try.
While Luo Zheng, Liu Yifei, and the other two were chatting and laughing,
on the other side, Huang Bo and the others returned to their table. Ma Yili pulled Guan Hu and started to toast.
And she had a legitimate reason.
"The script matter was all thanks to Brother Bo's efforts. We both should toast Brother Bo a few more times."
Seeing his girlfriend being so sensible, Guan Hu also picked up his glass and smiled.
"Lili is right. Bo-zi really helped me out big time this time. I must down three glasses in a row to show my sincerity!"
After saying that, ignoring Huang Bo's attempts to stop him, he took the white liquor Ma Yili brought over and drank three in a row.
"This... look at this. Sister-in-law, we're all brothers here. You're being too formal."
Huang Bo was a bit embarrassed. Although this was the first time Ma Yili called him Brother Bo,
hearing it now didn't feel as cordial as when she used to call him by his name.
Not understanding why, he simply stopped thinking about it and started drinking with Ning Hao and the excited Guan Hu.
Ma Yili achieved her goal. A flash of guilt crossed her eyes, but it was quickly covered by a burning ambition.
At another table, Wang Jinghua was called over by Huayi Brothers' Big Boss Wang.
Without the buffer between the two sisters Fan Bingbing and Li Shuangbing, the atmosphere became somewhat stiff.
They were chatting idly when Li Xue, unable to stand it, spoke up directly:
"Sister Bingbing, I see Blue Whale Entertainment is developing so rapidly and has signed many artists. Don't you have any thoughts of moving over?"
This sentence instantly hit Fan Bingbing's soft spot.
She certainly had the idea of jumping ship, and it was very urgent, but Luo Zheng hadn't responded to her hints.
She couldn't bring it up directly either; after all, her contract termination fee with Huayi Brothers wasn't small.
Although it was negligible in Luo Zheng's eyes, no matter how small the amount, it was a matter of favor.
She was afraid that if she used it once, there would be one less opportunity.
Then she might drop several ranks in Luo Zheng's ranking of girlfriends.
She would never do such a thing where the loss outweighed the gain while she was rational.
But now, Fan Bingbing was provoked by Li Xue.
And it was a double attack from both Li Shuangbing and Li Xue.
She was getting anxious!