I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 310 - 299 How rude...

Chapter 310: 299 How rude...

"Sorry, I’m late."

Under Jiang Chen’s guidance, the fashionably late Miss Shi finally entered the private room.

Unlike the nonchalance Jiang Chen demonstrated upon entry, Pei Yunxi actively stood up to greet Shi Qianxi upon her arrival.

After all, their statuses were different, and so were their levels of intimacy.

"It’s alright, Jiang Chen has already explained it to me."

Shi Qianxi’s demeanor underwent a complete transformation from the unpleasant attitude at the charity dinner; at least superficially, she could be described as having a warm smile.

No wonder people always say women are born actresses.

"Shall we add a few more dishes?"

Pei Yunxi, too, held no grudges, and both women implicitly understood each other as if the previous displeasure had never occurred.

"No need, there are so many dishes here, it’s enough."

Shi Qianxi glanced at the almost overflowing table.

Of course, with just Jiang Chen and Pei Yunxi, they couldn’t have eaten much; the dishes looked almost untouched.

Moreover, unlike most heiresses, Miss Shi wasn’t particular about food and clothing. For instance, at the backdoor night market of East Sea University, she could enjoy street food just as much.

"Miss Pei, Jiang Chen must have talked to you about it, right?"

She unapologetically took Jiang Chen’s seat.

Jiang Chen, on the other hand, stayed silent and sat by her side.

Pei Yunxi nodded, "Yes, I accept the terms you’ve offered, Miss Shi. I am willing to join your company."

Although still slightly discomforted by that enviable face that would make any woman jealous, Miss Shi wasn’t one to misunderstand priorities.

A promise of three hundred million US dollars had already been made.

If she were to fall out with this fox spirit, the consequences would be quite serious.

Even if it wasn’t her money, she felt the pain.

Considering the three hundred million US dollars at stake, she had to feign politeness.

"That’s good."

Her smile became more graceful, "I was worried that Miss Pei wouldn’t be satisfied."

"Miss Shi is joking. With such generous conditions, I don’t think anyone would refuse," Pei Yunxi stated plainly.

Shi Qianxi glanced at Jiang Chen.

This feeling of reaping the benefits without much effort was pretty nice.

However, she didn’t want to appear as if she was merely freeloading, so she made a pretense of discussing the contract details with Pei Yunxi.

As they talked, Shi Qianxi learned about all the terms Jiang Chen had offered earlier.

Although she managed to maintain a cheerful facade at first, upon hearing about the 28% revenue split, Miss Shi couldn’t hold back any longer.

"No way!"

She immediately put down her chopsticks.

Jiang Chen coughed lightly and quickly whispered, "Don’t get upset, I’ll explain to you later..."

Shi Qianxi had no patience to listen to the rest of his words.

If it were not for her tempered nature from long years at work, she might have already slammed the table and stood up.

"This ratio is too high, I don’t agree!"

Pei Yunxi remained calm; she did not speak but looked toward Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen, having already made a promise, was especially embarrassed.

He did not understand why she was so vehement; it wasn’t as if she had to pay.

"Such revenue cut ratios are rare in the entertainment industry. Mo Cai wouldn’t offer this price either, am I right?"

Shi Qianxi dropped her feigned smile and looked intently at Pei Yunxi, exuding the domineering aura of a wealthy heiress.

Although she had not been interested in showbiz before, her status still afforded her some insight into the industry’s general pricing.

At that moment, she displayed the demeanor of a business tycoon’s daughter.

"A 28% revenue split is fine, but only for activities like advertisements, endorsements, and commercial performances. If it’s for a film or television appearance, it should be an even split of fifty-fifty."

Pei Yunxi, faced with a sudden about-face, showed no irritation and after a moment of silence, surprisingly nodded.

"Agreed."

Actually.

The price Jiang Chen had initially offered was the unreasonable one.

Now, although Miss Shi from the Shi Family had drastically cut the terms, they still reeked of sincerity.

Moreover, the chance to work with an international director like Thomas Felton was not something that could be replaced by a mere difference in revenue split percentages.

Seeing her so readily agree, Shi Qianxi was a bit surprised, and her perception of this fox spirit improved by a fraction.

At least she seemed to understand limits.

Greedy people are the most detestable.

"Miss Pei, here’s to a successful collaboration."

She quickly regained her cheerful expression and raised her water glass.

Pei Yunxi replied with a slight smile.

"Clink."

The two crystal-clear glasses gently touched, producing a crisp sound.

Jiang Chen, who had thought the deal was collapsing, was relieved to see the turn of events and quickly applauded.

With that, the business deal was unequivocally concluded.

After taking a sip of water, Miss Shi covertly shot Jiang Chen a dark look.

Even if they can’t say the meal was fully enjoyable, it was still successfully concluded.

"Miss Shi, I’ll be taking my leave now."

"Be careful."

After watching Pei Yunxi drive away, Shi Qianxi’s expression changed in an instant, and she turned fiercely to glare at Jiang Chen.

"Have you fallen for that fox spirit’s seduction just like my dad, becoming blinded by her? A 28% revenue split; I can’t believe you had the gall to offer it. What kind of company are you running? You might as well become a philanthropist!"

"Her popularity is so great right now, and we don’t need to spend a lot of money to promote her; a 28% revenue split is not unreasonable," Jiang Chen "argued his case."

"That’s not how the numbers should be crunched!"

Shi Qianxi gritted her silver teeth.

"Yes, she’s definitely a top influencer now, but is she qualified to work with Thomas Felton? Is she qualified to be the female lead in a US dollar 300 million production? If this movie gets made, as long as it’s not too terrible, she could become famous globally. Then her status... it won’t just stay where it is now! If it weren’t for you setting such a high price at the beginning, I wouldn’t even give her an 82 percent cut for endorsements and advertising!"

Jiang Chen suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

One’s background has an all-encompassing impact.

Ordinary people wouldn’t have such foresight, to see that far.

"And you studied economics!"

Miss Shi stomped her foot, "You’re driving me crazy!"

Jiang Chen could not help but laugh and cry internally. He hesitated but then couldn’t help but say, "Even if you’ve suffered a loss, you wouldn’t lose anything. Why are you so worked up?"

"Your money is my money!"

Miss Shi blurted out almost reflexively.

"What?"

Jiang Chen was stunned.

That was a slip of the tongue.

Shi Qianxi quickly changed the subject and said without a change in expression, "It’s nothing. We’re business partners now, right? This company is mine too, isn’t it?"

Jiang Chen nodded.

Though he was the sole financier, Shi Qianxi had brought in "technical shares."

It’s nice to have shade under a big tree.

He needed the golden sign of Miss Shi to shelter from the storm.

"Alright, just proceed with what we talked about today. After you go back, hurry up and get the contract prepared so we can finalize it sooner rather than later to avoid any unexpected complications."

"Sure, the company hasn’t even been established yet, and you’re already giving orders," Jiang Chen joked.

Shi Qianxi laughed.

"In this matter, you’re the expert," he complimented her.

"President Jiang, you’re a person of status, and I don’t mind running errands for you, but how do you plan to reward me?"

Jiang Chen didn’t argue with her.

In fact, up to now, Shi Qianxi had helped him a great deal, although she was unaware of it herself.

"I’ll waive that three billion in debt for you," Jiang Chen said breezily, with an air of arrogance.

That’s right.

Shi Qianxi did indeed owe him three billion, the money from the auction of Pei Yunxi’s necklace.

He had never asked for it, and her highness had never volunteered to pay it back.

However, the fact of the three-billion-dollar debt objectively existed and couldn’t just be erased.

But now, Jiang Chen casually waived such a huge sum of money, effectively evaporating nearly two Spring and Autumn Plaza luxury villas into thin air!

What is said to be generosity on an imperial scale.

This was it.

The young masters who flaunt their so-called luxury items to impress women would probably feel so ashamed that they’d want to crawl into the sewer if they saw him.

Jiang Chen was indeed generous, but Miss Shi was world-wise and wasn’t dazzled by it.

This guy could nonchalantly shell out three billion US dollars for a movie. Now waiving her three billion, what did that count for?

Moreover.

She had never intended to repay the money, waived or not, what did it matter to her?

"No, I don’t want it," she said.

Jiang Chen thought he was being quite magnanimous. It wasn’t realistic to expect her to be overwhelmed with gratitude, but by waiving a three billion debt, she should at least be satisfied, right? Instead, she shook her head.

She didn’t want it?

Jiang Chen was inevitably perplexed.

She was turning down three billion?

Of course.

If it were three billion in cash, Miss Shi certainly wouldn’t mind accepting it as pocket money. But to her, those three billion were just thin air.

"Then what do you want?" he asked instinctively.

"Kiss me," Shi Qianxi replied, leaving Jiang Chen stunned once again.

He had heard of men throwing fortunes for a woman’s kiss, but now...

When had he become so valuable?

Miss Shi’s train of thought was not something he could understand. Seeing him standing there, dumbfounded, Shi Qianxi took a step forward, tiptoed, and planted a kiss on Jiang Chen’s face with a "smack."

Jiang Chen’s eyes widened.

Miss Shi, satisfied with herself, smiled and walked backward.

"Don’t worry, leave the rest to me. I’m heading back now," she said.

Like a child who had sneakily enjoyed some candy, Shi Qianxi, having reached the car door, turned around, happily pulled open the door, and got into the car.

The person left with a distinct lipstick mark on his face watched the AMG drive away suavely.

He seemed beside himself, murmuring, "That’s indecent..."

Nobody noticed that across the street, a Tesla hidden in the night had witnessed the entire scene.

Having followed the AMG to this restaurant, Chen Zhou realized the other party wouldn’t have come so far to eat alone; she must have arranged to meet someone. And indeed, his assumption was correct.

He waited patiently, only to witness a scene that infuriated him.

Bitch!

Sure enough, a bitch!

Utterly shameless!

Chen Zhou’s eyes blazed with fury as he glared through the car window at the man he considered a kept man, his gaze as ferocious as a ravenous wolf.

Some people are just like that, unable to face the reality of the gap between them and others, not looking for reasons within themselves but blaming others for the setbacks and misfortunes in their lives.

So, he who never reflected upon himself fell deeper into a vortex of jealousy and resentment, sinking further until he was beyond redemption.

Jiang Chen, as if sensing something, looked this way.

The Tesla ignited and drove off in the direction the AMG had left.