The Best Actor Insists On Living With Me!
Chapter 926: 917 Gathering (1)

Chapter 926: Chapter 917 Gathering (1)

It’s about different paths. He is thinking about how to make money, while Xia Siyu is truly focused on acting, on artistic development towards higher levels. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, he too hopes that several Best Actor and Actress award winners will emerge from his management. But these titles must ultimately be monetized through the market; without monetization, even the most skilled actors are merely “veterans of the art” who cannot become popular enough to earn big money.

He is market-oriented, while true wealthy second generations like Xia Siyu and Bo Yan never worry about money; they don’t aim to make money, allowing them to pursue what they like. Just like abroad, only the wealthy study philosophy and history. Because you can’t make money directly from these disciplines without a solid financial background and strong passion.

If he forced Xia Siyu to prioritize making money, it would be impossible. But conversely, if he abandoned profits in pursuit of art, the company would go bankrupt. However, as long as Xia Siyu doesn’t leave the company, as long as she doesn’t marry Bo Yan, he feels there is still a chance.

Moreover, he feels a bit distressed, and even more worried.

Qin Baizhou thought for a long time and suddenly closed the window. Zhou Weiwei waited behind for a long while, thinking he had realized something, and approached him, saying, “Qin, you…”

Qin Baizhou put his phone in his pocket. He seemed much calmer and didn’t pay attention to Zhou Weiwei, but went straight to the private room.

Indeed, there were advertisers in the private room. This was a well-known restaurant near the hotel, where the glasses clinked and wine had been flowing freely. Upon Qin Baizhou’s arrival, they pulled him over: “Xiaoqin, where did you dash off to? We thought you got scared off by the drinking and slipped away.”

Qin Baizhou smiled and said, “Not at all. I’ve delayed things; I’ll punish myself with three drinks.”

He had ruined his stomach from networking over drinks in his early years, and now as a partner, he doesn’t have to drink as aggressively as before. But even if he had to drink, he wouldn’t gulp down three large glasses of liquor in one go. But this time, he poured himself a full glass without blinking an eye and drank it down. He poured again, drank again, really doing three glasses.

At the drinks table, it’s all about atmosphere; and sure enough, the mood was lifted after his three glasses. Then he smiled and said, “My apologies, Siyu is filming with Director Ji. Director Ji only agreed to lend her for one day, she has already taken the last flight back. I’m here to apologize on her behalf. I’ll drink her share.”

Having said that, he poured another glass.

The advertisers’ enthusiasm admittedly diminished a lot without Xia Siyu’s presence. However, Qin Baizhou gave enough face by downing another drink and also promised: “Siyu said, she’s especially keen to work with our Boss Shen, it’s just a pity that her schedule is really too tight. To show our apology, the endorsement fee could be slightly reduced. What do you think?”

With drinks drunk and endorsement fee reduced, even though they didn’t meet the person in question, the sincerity was fully displayed. Even if this deal didn’t succeed, it wouldn’t cause a loss of face when spoken of, nor would it affect Xia Siyu’s reputation.

The other party reluctantly agreed. After a bit of clean-up, a new round of coercive toasting began. Zhou Weiwei also came in, trying her best to blend in, but unfortunately, the entertainment industry is ruthlessly hierarchical. If you haven’t reached that level, even if you try hard to cling to the powerful, they might not take notice of you.

In the end, Zhou Weiwei only got an ambassador role, while the spokesperson remained Xia Siyu, although the endorsement fee definitely had to be reduced. On the way back, Qin Baizhou said to his assistant, “Help me schedule some time; I need to take a trip in a couple of days.”