The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

Director Song's mind was full of thoughts, and he thought of ways to respond to various situations.

The meals were served one by one. Director Song was thinking about something and pretended not to see the people around You Mu.

You Mu was too lazy to beat around the bush with Director Song, and seeing that Director Song pretended not to know, he just pointed it out directly.

"Jiang Huai, why are you so rude? Are you just busy eating? Call someone." It seemed like he was blaming Jiang Huai, but in fact he was directing the topic to Jiang Huai and also pointing a finger at Director Song.

Jiang Huai, who had remained silent, was slightly stunned, and immediately followed the other party's words and greeted: "Hello, Director Song"

“… Jiang Huai, I just met you not long ago. Now, have you left Yuesheng?” Director Song could no longer pretend that his eyesight was bad. He responded with a slightly awkward smile.

He had also heard about what the artists in Yuesheng were like. He thought that Jiang Huai followed Mr. You just to get away from Yuesheng.

Speaking of which, anyone with a discerning eye can see how much Yuesheng has invested in making its own prince famous. In recent years, Yuesheng's company performance has been worse than before due to the excessive allocation of resources.

Almost all the artists who could escape found a way to do so.

The rest... eh...

Director Song's thoughts flew away and he sighed softly.

There is nothing good about being in the entertainment industry. Finding a good company is considered luck, but most artists don’t have that luck.

"Yes"

Jiang Huai responded, but didn't know what to say. He turned to look at You Mu helplessly.

"Peel shrimps." You Mu picked up a plate of shrimps and placed it in front of Jiang Huai, ordering him to peel them for him, while talking to Director Song about the capital injection.

"I heard that Director Song recently purchased a batch of filming equipment from overseas?"

"Yes, technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and my tools need to be upgraded as well. It costs me a lot of money!"

Director Song appropriately turned the topic towards investment, but You Mu did not respond.

You Mu picked up the shrimp that Jiang Hui had put on his plate with his chopsticks, chewed it slowly and ate it, then slowly said:

"I heard that Director Song had previously asked Jiang Huai to audition?"

"We've worked together before, and I was thinking about finding a suitable candidate, but unfortunately, he's not quite suitable." Director Song's smile faded a little, and he spoke tactfully enough in front of You Mu.

Being brought into the center of the topic again, Jiang Huai was so humble that he wanted to bury himself.

"That batch of equipment won't be delivered until the middle of the month. Director Song's crew will start filming a month later. The casting for the young Zhou Cheng will take half a month." You Mu put down his chopsticks, folded his hands, and supported himself on the table. The dining table instantly turned into a negotiation table.

Director Song was shocked that the other party had such a thorough understanding of his schedule, and his face turned bad when he heard that the other party wanted the role of Zhou Cheng.

The young man Zhou Cheng was a role he had asked Jiang Huai to play before, but now he has seen Jiang Huai's acting skills and he is not suitable for the role at all!

“…Mr. You, casting is a matter of fate…” Director Song didn’t want to give it to him, as Zhou Cheng was the lifeblood of his new script.

"Didn't Director Song find Jiang Huai before and think that Jiang Huai was suitable?"

"That was in the past, Mr. You. He now..." Director Song argued anxiously.

Hearing Director Song's denial, Jiang Huai slowly clenched his hands under the table.

Yes, he tried, and he really... couldn't.

Jiang Huai wanted to ask You Mu not to waste money on him anymore, as he was not worthy of the role.

But before he could open his mouth, someone grabbed his wrist and pressed it down under the table. The other person's palm was slightly cold, and even though the action was not gentle, it gave him great confidence.

"Director Song, he could do it before, and he can definitely do it now."

The young man's voice was not loud, and his tone was not harsh, but it was powerful and fell into the ears of the other two.

"Director Song should know very well that if I insist on taking this role, it won't be difficult. Either Zhou Cheng will be played by Jiang Huai, or the show won't start filming. There are probably only two possible outcomes."

"Half a month. I just want the casting of this role to be postponed for half a month. After half a month, Director Song will have the final say on whether Jiang Huai is suitable or not. In addition, You's investment will not stop."

In fact, he could have just insisted on taking the role as he had imagined, but after all, Jiang Huai still had to develop in the circle and film under Director Song. It would not be good for Jiang Huai if the relationship was too stiff.

Director Song looked at You Mu, who was calm and composed, and then looked at Jiang Hui, who was staring blankly at the person next to him. He was silent for a long time.

At the beginning, he also wanted Jiang Huai to play the role of Zhou Cheng, but that was Jiang Huai who once had acting skills.

What Mr. You said makes sense. If Jiang Huai can recover to his original state, he will indeed be the best candidate for Zhou Cheng.

If it's just postponed for half a month, and he has the final say, then it's not impossible...

"Okay, I will give Jiang Huai half a month, but if Jiang Huai still cannot meet the standards I want after half a month, then I'm sorry."

"Can"

"There's one more thing. I heard that Yuesheng seems to be interested in investing in Director Song's new drama?"

In order to make Ji Shiming famous, Yuesheng would arrange cooperation with almost any director with a little fame. Director Song is also very famous in the entertainment industry. Even though Ji Shiming was mocked for his messy facial features in the previous drama, the drama was a real hit.

With such a potential hit drama in the works, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

But how could Heaven allow Ji Shiming and Jiang Huai to be in the same crew again? He shouted at You Mu to use financial resources to kick Ji Shiming out.

“…That’s true.” Director Song glanced at Jiang Huai standing beside him. At this moment, he really felt that President You was very nice to him and even considered such a thing.

Ji Shiming and Jiang Huai were at odds with each other and were fighting for resources and advertisements. Everyone in the industry knew about this. At this time, the other party's intention was self-evident.

"Three times. I will triple Director Song's original investment and kick out Yuesheng Investment and Ji Shiming."

"Mr. You, it's a pleasure working with you." Three times the original estimate, Director Song was naturally happy to see it. What's more, he didn't like the prince of the Ji family who had no acting skills.

The rest of the dinner was harmonious. Jiang Huai followed You Mu out of the hotel as if in a dream and got on the car for the return trip.

He had been silent the whole time, but suddenly when the car stopped at a red light, he looked up, fixed his eyes on the driver and asked, "Boss You, it's only been half a month. Why do you think I can go back to the way I was before?"

The talent he once took pride in was broken and trampled upon, and even he himself admitted it.

Why, suddenly someone came out and told him that he was okay?

"You are still you. Have you changed?"

“The outside world’s voices are certainly important, but do you really acknowledge them?”

Holding the steering wheel, at the intersection, You Mu turned his head and looked at the other person carefully, then retracted his gaze and counted the countdown of the red light.

[You are... quite good at encouraging others!] Tiandao listened silently and said something out of the blue.

[Aniang, do you need encouragement too?] You Mu was in a better mood and was happy to tease Tian Dao.

【…Roll, roll, roll! 】

The young president's unusually gentle voice gave Jiang Huai indescribable encouragement in this dim carriage at night.

Jiang Huai was silent for a long time, his mind constantly recalling the insults of those people and the voice of the young man. In the end, that light but firm tone dispelled all the negative voices.

In the silent carriage, You Mu looked at the road ahead. After a long while, Jiang Huai's low, re-energized voice came from his side:

"I don't recognize it"