Chapter 589 - 306: Making a Bet with the Young Master
"Let’s eat first," Chen Jincheng said with a smile after shaking his hand.
"Okay!"
The Internet Celebrity Young Master nodded.
This was the second time he had met Chen Jincheng. The first time, he had been able to show his anger, but this time, he was in a position of weakness. After all, Chen Jincheng’s 50 million yuan purchase of his Black Cat TV streaming contract had, to a certain extent, really pulled him out of a tight spot.
At the very least, after liquidation, he could deal with the banks and avoid a disastrous situation.
Now his old man was having problems too and couldn’t help him with his issues for the time being.
The key was that he had been too high-profile in the past. Some second-generation rich kid at the bank had it out for him and wanted to take this opportunity to mess with him. They might even manage to get a spending restriction placed on him.
If that happened, the "top-tier young master" persona he had built up for so long would become a joke.
Especially things like chartering a private jet just for his dog. The more high-profile he had been before, the more humiliating it would be then.
So, if he had to put it that way, he owed Chen Jincheng a favor this time.
As he thought about this, he subconsciously glanced over at Sun Yifan, only to see the girl deliberately look away, clearly pretending to ignore him.
’Whatever. Hope Chen Jincheng has fun fucking her!’
’With the 3 billion in financing from that President Lei, Chen Jincheng’s status is already higher than mine just based on the resources he controls. There’s no need to offend him.’
At Chen Jincheng’s invitation, the Internet Celebrity Young Master and Lin Gou followed him to the main table.
Boss Lei was already seated at the main table with the upper management from Rice. In addition, Xue Qian and Hong Tao had also been invited.
From Second-Life Star, only Sister Hong and Chen Jincheng could sit at this table.
Now, the Internet Celebrity Young Master and Lin Gou were added to the list.
"Stay for a couple of days. We can team up online and get Zhu Zhen to join," Lin Gou said, sitting directly next to Xue Qian. He didn’t have much to say to the others.
"Yeah, sure." Xue Qian didn’t refuse. He was just here to join in on the fun for a few days anyway, so he had the time.
After sitting down, the Internet Celebrity Young Master respectfully greeted Lei Xiaojun, "President Lei!"
He had to be respectful.
Under normal circumstances, President Lei would be at the same table as his old man, while he would be relegated to the kids’ table.
If it weren’t for this special arrangement, he’d never have the chance to sit at the same table as President Lei.
"Mmm, have a seat," Lei Xiaojun replied with a smile.
Besides these people, the only other internet celebrity who could sit at this table was Li Xiaoyang, who was serving as Chen Jincheng’s date for the evening.
This had already given her an overwhelming sense of emotional value, and at this moment, she felt so blissful she could faint.
None of the other streamers or internet celebrities were qualified to sit at this VIP table, but here she was, a rookie, sitting among them.
The swarming envy from all around was an intoxicating drug, leaving her breathless and unable to pull away.
The other streamers and internet celebrities were indeed very envious of her.
Seriously, she was just a lucky girl who had caught Chen Jincheng’s eye at the event today. Now, not only had she become an overnight sensation, but she was also enjoying such a glamorous moment.
Sun Yifan was speechless when she saw this.
’I had arranged everything perfectly.’
’If Little Su Fei had been Chen Jincheng’s date tonight, I could have tagged along, and then Little Su Fei and I would also be sitting at the VIP table.’
’Who knew someone would hijack my plan?’
’And by a girl I never even considered. I thought that with Sister Feiye gone, everything would be a piece of cake.’
’You really can’t celebrate too early. If I’d known, I would have sent Little Su Fei to Chen Jincheng the moment she arrived.’
Little Su Fei looked at Li Xiaoyang, her face full of envy.
’Those videos of me were sent to Chen Jincheng, and he already got the message. I want to sit at the VIP table too!’
’I couldn’t make it this time, but I have to sit there in the future.’
After the banquet began, the hotel started serving the dishes and drinks.
The alcohol was brought in by Boss Lei. For the main table, in particular, he took out a few bottles from his private collection.
After a couple of drinks, the Internet Celebrity Young Master toasted the entire table, and then toasted Chen Jincheng specifically. "Thanks for everything this time!"
Chen Jincheng drank with him and said with a smile, "No need for thanks. Let’s just be friends. By the way, Second-Life Star will be working on some film and television projects later. If you’re still interested in investing, you can follow along."
He knew this guy wouldn’t go down for good, because his mother was rich and would help him make a comeback.
The key was that after this 500 million failure, he would mature as an investor and do quite well for himself. By 2024, he would have invested in over 90 companies with assets valued at over 10 billion.
He was revealing this information now with Dawan Cinema in mind for the future. As long as the Internet Celebrity Young Master was willing to trust him and got a taste of success with him in film and television, many things would become easier to discuss.
In the future, when Dawan Cinema was up for sale, with President Lei’s support, it wouldn’t be impossible to acquire it. That would allow Second-Life Star to form a perfect pan-entertainment industry chain.
From internet celebrities to movie stars, from short videos to short-form dramas and then to film and television—all the pieces would be in place.
If the Python and Sparrow Swallowing Dragon plan also succeeded, and all of this was integrated, they could truly compete with Tiao Yin.
Even if they couldn’t win, at least Tiao Yin wouldn’t be able to crush him.
’But that’s all for later. For now, I have to lay low and not let either Tiao Yin or Kuaishou discover my sinister intentions.’
’And I can’t make a single misstep, or all my previous efforts will be for nothing.’
The Internet Celebrity Young Master was taken aback when he heard Chen Jincheng’s words.
’Isn’t he getting a little ahead of himself?’
’You’re an internet celebrity, running a Company MCN. Even if you’re Tiao Yin’s number one guy, you’re still miles away from film and television investment. How are you suddenly getting into movies?’
Lei Xiaojun, however, understood his intentions upon hearing his words. He gave Chen Jincheng an appreciative look, as if to say, "This young man is teachable." It was clear that Chen Jincheng had taken his previous advice to heart.