I was slightly stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Does that mean that if I take out an extra seventy million and collect a total of one hundred and twenty million, I will be able to get the shares that originally belonged to Young Master Fan?!"
"Yes, that's what I mean." Ran jie nodded repeatedly.
"No problem, I'll pay for it. You should inform Miss Xie and tell her not to lower herself and beg for help. There's no need for that."
I readily agreed. Now that I had 2 billion in my card, I really didn't lack this bit of money. Moreover, I also understood the principle of using money to make money. If I spent more than 100 million, I would become an investor in name only.
"Okay, okay."
Ran jie couldn't help but smile. She thought that I would hit her when she was down, but she didn't expect that after a round of persuasion from her, the matter would be settled!
Then, she dialed Hsieh Shih-chi's number in front of me. "Hey, Xiao Qi, stop messing around. I've explained the situation to Boss Xiao Zhuang. He's willing to take out one hundred and twenty million to replace Young Master Fan and become the new investor!"
"Ah."
On the other end of the phone, Hsieh Shih-chi was a little confused. She scolded, "Ran jie, what are you trying to do? Didn't I tell you not to look for him?!"
"Xiao Qi, don't be so stubborn. I've told you many times that in the entertainment industry, being stubborn won't end well. In the end, you'll be the one to suffer losses!"
As a manager, although she earned a lot, she had to be a father and a mother. Actually, Hsieh Shih-chi's personality wasn't suitable for this industry. However, her talent and appearance were one in a thousand. Coupled with her friendly smile, she captured the hearts of thousands of otakus the moment she debuted.
This also laid a solid foundation for Hsieh Shih-chi's current popularity. Fans were something that accumulated over a long period of time. Those female celebrities or internet celebrities who wanted to become famous in one go would usually only have a flash in the pan.
Hsieh Shih-chi was a very hardworking girl. Even when she became famous, she didn't neglect to improve her inner qualities. She wasn't like other female celebrities who just got a little bit of fame and started hugging people's thighs, calling them godfathers, or even paying a price to sleep with them. The goal that Hsieh Shih-chi set for herself was to become an evergreen tree in the entertainment industry.
Sister Ran saw all these things and felt happy. Moreover, Hsieh Shih-chi's reputation was tied to her own benefits. That was why she had come here personally to find me.
"Sigh …" Hsieh Shih-chi sighed. I could feel that this girl didn't want to trouble me. Perhaps she was afraid that I would look down on her if she owed me a favor. However, I didn't have such a thought. I could only say that Hsieh Shih-chi was worrying too much.
I signaled Sister Ran with my eyes and pointed at the phone. She nodded and gave it to me.
"Miss Xie, you don't need to feel guilty. It's just an extra twenty million. I believe that with your acting skills and popularity, after this new drama is shown to the audience, you will definitely make a profit. Don't tell me you want that Young Master Fan to make a fortune?" I couldn't help but question her with a trace of dissatisfaction in my voice.
Hsieh Shih-chi was clearly stunned. She couldn't find a reason to refute my logic of not letting one's goodies flow into another's field.
"Alright. Boss Xiao Zhuang, thank you. However, I am a bit puzzled. Where did you get so much money? Did you sell some of the Black Mud Mask's shares?!" Hsieh Shih-chi couldn't suppress the curiosity in her heart.
Last time, Boss Qian invested one hundred million and obtained a small portion of the shares. Hsieh Shih-chi knew about this. However, this one hundred million wasn't an empty deal. From Hsieh Shih-chi's point of view, the cost of such a miraculous Black Mud Mask wouldn't be low. Therefore, the profits would be relatively limited. After all, the entry-level Black Mud Mask was sold for less than two hundred kuai per bottle. It was definitely a well-deserved price.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that even if it was sold for two thousand, as long as they did a bit of marketing, the demand would still be in short supply. Even when compared to the high-end market, which was worth a few thousand, the entry-level Black Mud Mask wasn't inferior.
Therefore, Hsieh Shih-chi felt that I had at most ten to twenty million in liquid funds, so it was useless to ask me. However, now that I agreed to invest, there was an eighty to ninety percent chance that I would sell the shares at a low price. This wasn't a wise move. In the future, when the Black Mud Mask becomes big, it wouldn't be difficult to sell tens of billions. And in order to help her, I didn't care about the gains and losses. I would rather let an outsider earn a lot, just to protect her face.
Thinking of this, Hsieh Shih-chi felt warmth in her heart. What happened in the restaurant room last night was still fresh in her memory. At that time, Young Master Fan's actions directly angered me. Even if Hsieh Shih-chi kept persuading me, I was indifferent. I just wanted justice. Such simple words awakened the sourness and softness in the depths of Hsieh Shih-chi's heart. She really didn't think that she would meet such a brave and indomitable man!
It was because of my excellence that she wanted to perform better. This way, she could also leave a good impression on me. She always thought that the test of a person's maturity was their independence. In other words, they should try their best not to trouble others, especially when it came to money. If they relied on a man, it would be equivalent to lowering their status. Therefore, ever since she was young, Hsieh Shih-chi had never accepted a gift from a boy, unless she met a suitable one. This was a matter of her principles. She didn't even accept the gift that Young Master Fan gave her yesterday. However, sometimes, elder sister Ran liked to play some tricks and stuff her own pockets, so Hsieh Shih-chi could only turn a blind eye to it.
"Hehe, okay, Boss Xiao Zhuang, don't worry, I promise to act with all my strength, and help you earn enough ratings and reputation!" After my reminder, Hsieh Shih-chi couldn't help but smile and say confidently.