My Life with Narration

Chapter 526 - 517: Just Call Me Xiao Wang!

"A hundred million, right? How about I give it a shot?"

His voice wasn’t loud, but the whole private room went silent as his words fell.

Everyone stared at him in a daze. What did they just hear? This kid in his early twenties wants to throw a hundred million just for fun?

If an average person had said that, they wouldn’t have had such a reaction. But, through Tang Nan, they knew that this kid in front of them had earned over three hundred million in just a little over a month recently.

In other words, he had the capability to back up his words and wasn’t joking or wasting his resources.

For Su Qing, although he wasn’t reborn in a parallel world with a mind full of entertainment works to make blockbusters, the narrator could still hint to him about which projects would be profitable and which would not.

It’s even more impressive than those characters in novels who get reborn because they still need to work hard to shoot the films, while he doesn’t; he just needs to invest and wait for the dividends. It’s easier than being a hands-off landlord.

And the profits were quite substantial too.

Even though he, as an investor, didn’t gain much fame, he wasn’t in the entertainment circle, so why care about fame? Can it be eaten?

As long as he gets the benefits, that’s all that matters.

Put simply, it’s like having foresight; he can see things others can’t. Otherwise, what’s a hundred million? Do you think those present can’t fork it out?

Take Tang Nan, for example; a hundred million isn’t a big issue for her. Even without Shen Yi’s company backing her, she’s been in the entertainment industry for years and certainly worth more than a hundred million.

But why didn’t these people step up? It’s simply because they believed investing in this movie would lead to losses and weren’t optimistic about it.

No one would favor this sci-fi film in such a market environment; who jumps into a pit knowing it’s there? So they wouldn’t choose to invest, yet Su Qing stood out at that moment.

He invests in projects others don’t, ventures into fields others dare not touch. In short, he’s ready for anything anyone else dares or dares not to do; that’s the courage the narrator gives him.

"Bro, you... are you joking?" Director Wang was first stunned, then cautiously asked.

He couldn’t believe what he heard, yet hoped it was true.

But mainly because Su Qing seemed too young, a kid in his early twenties, and although he made a lot of money, would he and his family or associates agree on such a big investment?

Even Director Wang wasn’t confident the film would be a box-office hit. If it flopped, the investors would certainly lose everything.

"Why would I be joking? It’s just a hundred million. It’s not like I can’t afford it. Just say the word, Director Wang, are we doing it or not!" Facing Director Wang’s inquiry, he didn’t hesitate and directly expressed his stand.

He wasn’t joking; he was serious.

Besides, while others might not know, he knew well that this was essentially money being delivered to him. If he didn’t seize the opportunity, the money wouldn’t come his way. Who would turn down money?

Moreover, if this film becomes a big hit, he could not only recoup his investment and increase his worth but also expand his network by befriending people like Director Wang, making it easier to approach various directors for future investments.

It’s all about the money, and if you’re lucky, money will come chasing you.

As he spoke, Tang Nan beside him was very anxious, giving him frantic signals and even stepping on his foot under the table.

To her, Director Wang’s movie was a pit, and investing would surely lead to losses.

And maybe a hundred million wouldn’t even cut it. Being a sci-fi film, it was hugely expensive. If it flopped, it wouldn’t be a minor loss.

Bluntly speaking, a hundred million could fund a reasonably decent film. Why pick up this lousy deal?

She brought Su Qing over to network and hoped he’d make money, but now, instead of profiting, he was risking a hundred million. Tang Nan couldn’t accept it and could only crazily signal him not to speak recklessly.

Seeing that she couldn’t stop him, Tang Nan couldn’t care less: "Ahem... Director Wang, he..."

Before she finished, Su Qing stretched out his right hand, pulling Tang Nan’s head under his arm, covering her mouth, and then spoke again:

"Director Wang, don’t mind others. I might be young, but it’s my own money. To be frank, I just invested 1.5 billion in real estate the other day. I think your movie can work. If you agree, I’ll transfer the money. If you prefer not to collaborate with me, then let’s pretend I didn’t say anything. As for her..."

Saying this, Su Qing glanced at Tang Nan, who he was holding and covering her mouth, and chuckled: "Women... only slow down my ability to make money!"

The crowd: ...

Tang Nan: @##￥%...&*

"Ahhh~~ You..."

At this moment, the room was silent enough to hear a pin drop, and everyone’s attention was on Director Wang. Tang Nan took the chance to struggle free.

But with matters at this point, she realized she couldn’t stop him; she could only glare at Su Qing, then took out her phone to frantically message Shen Yi.

"Mr. Shen, your man is wasting money. He’s going to invest a hundred million in a sci-fi film. Aren’t you going to stop him?"

Meanwhile, after confirming Su Qing wasn’t joking, Director Wang’s breathing became a lot more rapid.

"Well... I couldn’t be more willing, but..." As he spoke, he glanced towards Tang Nan, his meaning could not be clearer.

Essentially, "the youth can’t be relied on," was what he was hinting at. Everyone present hadn’t adjusted their mindset yet; they were seeing not just a kid in his twenties but a billionaire in front of them, assuming he couldn’t make such a big decision.

Just then, his phone rang suddenly. When he took it out, he saw it was Shen Yi calling, which made him glare at Tang Nan beside him.

There was no need to think who was behind this, or Shen Yi wouldn’t have called out of the blue.

And Tang Nan just rolled her eyes at him, like "fine, I can’t stop you, so I got someone who can."

Su Qing pondered for a moment but didn’t mind as Shen Yi could influence his decision, but knew her personality well enough that she wasn’t nosy.

"Hello, what’s up?" he asked upon answering.

Sure enough, Shen Yi’s question came the next second.

"I heard from Tang Nan that you’re going to invest a hundred million in a sci-fi film?"

"Yeah, I think it’s a good move, worth investing in!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi on the other end fell silent for a while before saying:

"Since it’s your decision, go ahead, no worries. If you lose, I’ll cover for you!"

"Alright!" Su Qing chuckled.

As Su Qing had the speakerphone on, everyone present heard their conversation, and they were all in awe of Shen Yi’s boldness on the other end.

What a remarkable girlfriend, supporting her boyfriend’s decision to invest a hundred million without questioning, but instead saying she’d back him up if it failed. Even without seeing her in person, everyone present was astounded in that moment.

Is this the world of the elite? They initially thought Su Qing was already quite daring, investing a hundred million just like that. Though it seemed reckless, he had the guts. But now, it seemed, his girlfriend was not a bit inferior.

No wonder she’s a big boss running her own company.

Hanging up the phone, Su Qing looked at Director Wang and smiled:

"So, Director Wang, what’s your decision..."

"Director Wang? You can just call me Little Wang!"

The crowd: ...

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