Lu Zhiyao looked at the script and then at Zhang Zuting.
He looked at the script and then at Boss Pei.
It was obvious that he was conflicted.
A director that he had never heard of, a production team that had never succeeded before, a script that seemed unique, and he had to play the role of a simp.
From all aspects, taking on this role was a risky move.
However, after hearing Zhang Zuting's words, Lu Zhiyao was seriously shaken.
Perhaps this movie could really break through the image of the previous characters and give me the antidote to 'box office poison'?
If he could really produce a well-received movie, even if it did not earn much money, as long as he could wash away the title of 'box office poison' and regain his affinity with the audience, it would be worth it!
Moreover, if he worked with Zhang Zuting, he might even be able to learn something from him and hone his acting skills.
After much consideration, Lu Zhiyao made up his mind and finally nodded. "Alright, I'll take the risk for this good script and for Mr. Zhang! I'll do the same as Mr. Zhang and take a pay cut! "
Pei Qian quickly raised his hand to stop him. "Absolutely not!
I will not give you a single cent less than the pay that you deserve. In fact, I'll even increase your pay!
"Don't feel embarrassed. As long as the two of you can give me excellent acting skills, that would be the greatest reward for me!"
Zhang Zuting and Lu Zhiyao both smiled, gratified.
Indeed, working with someone like Boss Pei was a great thing!
Pei Qian was very happy as well. Now that the 'box office poison' had joined the production team, it would be a success!
"Since that's the case, everyone, hurry up and prepare. We'll start filming soon!"
Pei Qian could not wait to spend all the thirty million yuan now.
…
Things on the movie had come to an end for now.
The script was finalized, and the preparatory work was almost done. The two main actors had also been found. Their status and acting skills were not bad, and they looked like they would succeed. It did not look like a movie project that would suddenly fail after it was released.
He had fooled everyone. His disguise was very successful!
As for the female lead and the minor actors in the movie, Pei Qian did not care anymore. He let Zhu Xiaoce think of a way himself.
After all, the female lead in the movie was just a tool. She would not have many scenes and would probably not be very outstanding.
As long as he could settle the two main roles of the judge and the male lead, the other actors would not be able to do anything.
…
…
November 22, Monday.
Pei Qian casually pressed the 10 AM alarm and slept for more than half an hour before he woke up naturally.
He woke up and saw that it was almost time for lunch. Thus, he ordered Fish-Catching Take-Out.
After watching the drama for a while, the takeaway arrived.
As Pei Qian ate his takeaway, he thought about his future job.
The missions for this cycle were basically all assigned. In the short term, at least for the next five or six days, there should be nothing special that needed to be done.
However, he had yet to figure out how he was going to spend the 5 million.
There are many ways to do charity.
Some foreign rich businessmen do charity to avoid taxes. Some people even turn charity into a business. Not only do they not lose money, but they can also make some money.
However, Pei Qian's motive for doing charity was simpler. It was purely to incur losses.
The easiest way is to donate it, but who should I donate it to?
Be it donating to poor children or to underdeveloped areas in the country, they would have to go through some charity organizations in between. Pei Qian did not have the energy to verify or distinguish whether these charity organizations were reliable or not.
After all, many charity organizations and non-profit organizations that looked reliable had also had scandals.
He could spend the money however he wanted, but it would be very unpleasant if it benefited some vampires.
Thus, Pei Qian's initial plan was to start from the people around him. He would first ensure that the money could reach the hands of those who really needed it and then slowly expand the scope.
Five million for charity was not a lot in terms of amount. Compared to foreign tycoons who would donate nearly 90% of their inheritance to charity foundations, it was still a far cry.
However, many foreign rich people donated their inheritance to avoid taxes. It would be good if even 10% of this huge inheritance could be used for real charity.
Pei Qian's current 5 million was a solid 5 million. He would definitely spend all of it without any discount.
In the future, as the initial funds in the System increased, Pei Qian would be able to use more and more money for charity activities. It might even rise to 8 million, 10 million, or even higher.
In the long run, Pei Qian would definitely set up a special charity foundation to manage this money and spend it where it was most needed.
However, this matter could not be rushed.
Thus, Pei Qian planned to start from the people around him so that the money could reach the hands of those who really needed it.
However, who exactly … Pei Qian had not thought about it yet.
Just as he was thinking, his phone rang.
Pei Qian put down his chopsticks and looked at the caller ID. It was his counselor, Zhang Wei.
"Eh?" Pei Qian was a little surprised.
The last time Zhang Wei had called, he had asked Pei Qian to put in a good word for the leader of Fei Huang Workspace and help solve the employment problems of his senior brothers and sisters.
Pei Qian had thought that he had found a treasure and had happily arranged for them to go to Zhongdian Chinese Network.
Then …
There was no then.
What else could Zhang Wei have called again this time?
Pei Qian was already in his second year of university, but he still had not taken up any position in the school. His results this year would probably be the same as last year's at most. He would not get any scholarships or awards. As for the rest … it was even more impossible.
Could it be that he had to solve the employment problems of his senior brothers and sisters?
That could not be. It was only November. It was not graduation season yet.
Pei Qian picked up the phone doubtfully. "Hello? Teacher Zhang? "
On the other end of the line, Zhang Wei was silent for two seconds. His tone was a little complicated. "Pei Qian, should I address you as' Boss Pei 'now?"
Pei Qian, "???"
Something was amiss.
Had he been exposed?
Zhang Wei had also stayed on as a counselor after graduating in his fourth year of university. In terms of age, he was only five or six years older than Pei Qian. They could be considered the same age. Thus, although they did not interact much, they were basically friends.
Zhang Wei also often paid out of his own pocket to treat guys of the same age out for meals and drinks. Thus, Pei Qian had a good impression of Zhang Wei.
However, this call today made Pei Qian feel that there was a huge problem!
Pei Qian had previously told Zhang Wei that he had found a part-time job at Fei Huang Workspace. Obviously, Zhang Wei had not suspected anything.
However, this time, Zhang Wei was addressing Pei Qian as' Boss Pei '. That was a huge problem!
Pei Qian smiled. "Teacher Zhang, are you kidding me? When did I become Boss Pei?"
Zhang Wei was angry and amused at the same time. "Stop pretending! If Zhu Xingan had not come back to see me recently and talked to me about you, I would still have been kept in the dark!
"So, you're the boss of Tengda, and Fei Huang Workspace and many other businesses are yours?
"You're really something. In just a year, you've quietly created such a huge company and kept such a low profile. Not many people around you know about it!
"If it were anyone else, they would have bragged about earning a small sum of money. You, on the other hand, created such a huge company and hid it like a thief!"
Pei Qian, "…"
Not good! Things had been exposed!
Pei Qian had tried his best to reduce the number of times he appeared at Zhongdian Chinese Network, but this thing could not be hidden forever.
Pei Qian was silent for a moment. "Teacher Zhang, you know that I'm a low-profile person. I just want to lead a normal school life. I don't want seniors to suddenly rush into the classroom to ask me for a job while I'm in class. That would be too magical …"
Zhang Wei was speechless. "Is this the brain of a business genius? You're really different … alright, since you've said that, I'll keep your secret as your teacher. You don't have to worry about your normal life being affected.
"But …
"Boss Pei, are you going to give Teacher Zhang a hand next year when it's graduation season?
"I heard from Zhu Xingan that you arranged for them to work at Zhongdian Chinese Network. Now, the website is doing very well! Look, this is a win-win situation. The school is providing you with talents, and you're providing jobs for your seniors. My employment rate is also increasing, and your company's profits are also increasing. How great is that! "
Pei Qian, "…"
On the surface, it did look good. However …
Forget it, it was a long story.
Pei Qian really did not want to accept any more seniors. It was too difficult!
If he created another Zhongdian Chinese Network, he would not be able to live!
Although Zhongdian Chinese Network was not earning much now, it was still a burden. Boss Pei did not want any more burdens.
However, he could not reject this matter directly. After all, Zhang Wei was right. From all aspects, this was a win-win situation for the school, Pei Qian, and the company. Pei Qian could not find any reason to reject it.
Pei Qian thought about the recruitment test that he had set previously and had an idea.
"Teacher Zhang, it's like this.
"You also know that Tengda has been receiving a lot of attention recently due to some unexpected reasons. That's why the company just set a new rule recently. Our company will now have to take an entrance test for everyone. All job seekers will have to go through a unified entrance test to be selected.
"I can't possibly make an exception just after setting a rule, don't you think?"
Zhang Wei, "… I see. That's a pity.
"Alright, since it's a new rule, I won't force it. I'll talk to the fourth-year students this year and ask them to prepare for your company's exam in advance. "
Pei Qian thought of something else. "That's right, Teacher Zhang. I might not be able to hire you directly, but I have some other things that I can help my alma mater with.
"First is the entrance test. I hope that you can find some postgraduate seniors to help you mark the papers. I'll definitely pay you enough for your hard work."
Zhang Wei, "That's easy. In any case, the college entrance examination papers and civil servants' papers are basically done by the postgraduate students. I'll just help your company to mark the papers at different times. I'll talk to the leaders of the school. It should not be a problem."
Pei Qian continued, "Also, I want to donate a sum of money to the school's needy students."
Zhang Wei, "Of course, that's great. However, how do you plan to donate? According to the school's list of needy students? "
Pei Qian shook his head. "I hope that you can check the school's Campus Card System and filter out a batch of students who spend a lot of money in the school's canteen each month but do not spend much each time. Then, the school will screen these students' actual financial situation.
"Any student who can be identified as poor will be provided with 500 yuan of financial aid every month for the next five months to ensure their basic living expenses."
"There will be a total of 2,000 people."
Zhang Wei remained silent for a moment. "Alright, I thank you on behalf of these students.
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