Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 450 - 448 Missing the Big Shot_1

Chapter 450: Chapter 448 Missing the Big Shot_1

Xia Ningxing saw that he was not afraid of boiling water like a dead pig and suddenly, "..."

Forget it, let him wipe if he wants to wipe it!

As she wiped, Xia Ningxing’s eyelids began to fight each other.

Just when she was about to drift off to sleep, Lu Tingli said, "Ningxing, I have to go tonight."

"Where to?" Upon hearing his voice, Xia Ningxing groggily opened her eyes, her brain clearly not yet caught up.

"The research institute." Lu Tingli named the destination, his fingers touching her hair: "This time, our institute’s ’Starfish’ had a malfunction while diving to the seafloor, and I need to see where the problem is."

The Starfish, that’s the thing that can dive into the seabed...

That matter concerned Star Shine’s honor and development, so Xia Ningxing immediately nodded and urged, "Then you better hurry, Lu. The advancement of technology is crucial to the prosperity of Star Shine and can’t be delayed."

Lu Tingli touched her head and said affectionately, "After the malfunction is repaired, I’ll take you for a tour on the seabed."

"Ah?" Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but widen her eyes, the black and white pupils clearly filled with surprise: "Can this thing be used privately?"

Lu Tingli nodded: "At that time, the institute’s scientific researchers and their families will benefit from a free opportunity for an underwater tour."

"That’s fantastic!" Xia Ningxing was so happy she didn’t know which way was up.

She had always loved various adventurous activities, like scuba diving, and paragliding.

Especially going to the seabed. Unfortunately, the technology of this era was too backward to venture deep into the sea.

Seeing her happy face, Lu Tingli secretly made a note to strive to establish a research institute of his own in the future, specifically to research these things for her to enjoy.

Before leaving, Lu Tingli couldn’t help but hug her tightly.

After he left, Xia Ningxing took on a few more advertising endorsements.

In her free time, Xia Ningxing propped her chin and sighed wistfully.

Pining for the boss.

Missing him, still missing him.

Sigh.

"What’s with the listless look?" Lu Fan walked in after knocking on the door, raising an eyebrow at her appearance.

Xia Ningxing gave him a glance: "Speak if you have business, otherwise, court is dismissed!"

Lu Fan pushed his glasses up on the bridge of his nose and walked in, getting back to business: "Ruan Ruanruan has written two novels this year, both of which have now been adapted into scripts. One is a period drama, ’Flourishing Dynasty Empress’, and the other is a suspense film, ’Escape’. I hope Star Shine invests in both."

"But personally, I favor ’Escape’ more. It has a larger online fanbase, and it’s more likely to win awards. As for the period drama, while it’s good, its scale is too large, making it more suitable for a TV series adaptation. Plus, you started with movies; it wouldn’t do to lower your status by filming a TV series."

It’s not that TV series are bad, but movies are considered a bit more upscale.

Having already taken the path of filmmaking with good development, why bother dipping into TV dramas?

"You’re right," Xia Ningxing agreed regarding the choice of which projects to shoot, trusting him completely in this area.

After all, he was the professional.

Lu Fan smiled and handed her the investment documents: "Take a look, and if there’s no problem, sign it. Then I’ll let the team start immediately on the plans for shooting the TV drama and movie."

After finishing, he produced two more documents: "These are the scripts for both productions."

"Just leave them here, I’ll call you after I’ve read them."

"Alright."

Lu Fan nodded and left.

After making herself a cup of coffee, Xia Ningxing half-reclined in her executive chair and began reading her sister-in-law’s two scripts.

After reading, Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but marvel, indeed a screenwriting master from the world of books.

The period drama script was vast in scope, combining politics, romance, and friendship in one, with grand scenes, eloquent and moving language, while also highlighting the indifference of the imperial family.

The suspense script was even more remarkable, extremely cerebral and off-beat, the kind you couldn’t guess the solution using normal thinking, with excellent character setups for the protagonists and the antagonist — the kind that could become a hit regardless of who filmed it.

No wonder Lu Fan couldn’t stop praising it and was so eager to convince her to produce it.

If it were done well, it could easily win one of the top three national film awards.

Who would have thought that Ruan Ruanruan, such a naive and guileless girl, could write such a brain-burner of a script?

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but be impressed.

After her moment of reflection, she immediately signed the documents.

Two productions with surefire success and money-making potential—she would be foolish not to shoot them!

"Lu Fan, come to my office," Xia Ningxing said, picking up the desk phone after signing.

Soon after, he arrived.

"We’ll shoot both movies with Star Shine," Xia Ningxing said as she handed him the documents.

"Okay." Lu Fan took the documents, his expression calm, as if he had anticipated her decision.

He then added, "For the leads in the suspense movie, it will be you and Ji Haichuan. For the period drama, I’d like Song Ze to take the male lead. I’ve seen his past work, and his acting is great. It’s just that he’s never encountered the right character and script to make it big. But this time, the male lead is very much in line with his image, and I estimate there’s a 90% chance of it becoming a hit."

"Fine," Xia Ningxing had the same intention.

Then she added, "For the female lead, let’s promote a newcomer from Star Shine. We can’t let outsiders take advantage of such a sure hit."

A sure hit was tantamount to making a star, and naturally, she would make a star out of one of their own.

Hearing her say this, Lu Fan pondered for a moment: "You already have someone in mind, don’t you?"

Xia Ningxing didn’t hide it from him, "Yes, I want the newly signed newcomer Sheng Lin to play the part. She fits the image of the female lead perfectly. Plus, she and Song Ze have mutual affection, so the performance will surely be good."

Sheng Lin was Song Ze’s lifesaver and also a major starlet with a cameo role in the original story.

So, Xia Ningxing believed she could do a good job with the role.

Most importantly, although they haven’t explicitly decided to be together after their feelings were revealed, the atmosphere was distinctly warm.

Them getting together was just a matter of time.

Publicly disclosing their relationship would definitely affect their careers in the future, so it might be better for them to be paired in a film now. They could gather a following of ’shipper’ fans, so that even if they went public later, their popularity wouldn’t suffer too much.

Lu Fan understood her planning all too well, "As you arrange it, then. I’ll go and give the instructions right away."

"Go ahead."

Xia Ningxing nodded in agreement.

As Lu Fan just stepped out of Xia Ningxing’s office, a crowd from the company immediately surrounded him.

Ruan Ruanruan, swallowing nervously, looked at him eagerly: "Manager Lu, how did it go? Did Boss Xia agree to the investment?"