"The matter is still under discussion."
Tang Shu felt that the possibility was almost zero.
However, to her surprise, the other party seemed to agree, "Indeed, it should be discussed. Vastness Investment is very optimistic about the filming of the second part, and I also feel that Miss Tang’s appearance can bear the weight of this role. It is just the acting... I don’t know if it passes muster."
The other party paused and looked at her with a very meaningful gaze.
Tang Shu raised her eyebrows and after a long while, she smiled.
"Oh? President Zhao thinks my acting can’t Visit NovelHub for more amazing novels and chapters. If Miss Tang is interested in securing the role, perhaps we could arrange a time and place for an audition?"
The other party expertly took out a business card and handed it over, but his turbid eyes weren’t as polite as his words, beginning to appraise her without restraint.
Tang Shu didn’t accept it, tapping her high-stemmed glass lightly with her right hand twice.
"How much does Vast intend to invest?"
Still immersed in his own fantasies, the person obviously couldn’t keep up with the pace. After Tang Shu repeated her question, he laughed.
"If Miss Tang’s acting is up to par, investing seven or eight hundred million won’t be an issue."
Tang Shu paused, her gaze towards him becoming a bit weird.
Just... seven or eight hundred million?
While the two were talking, another unfamiliar voice came from the corridor.
"President Zhao, you’re not being sincere. Even if the production team wants to stretch a small budget, seven or eight hundred million might be too tight to produce anything decent."
Both of them looked towards the source of the voice and saw a man also wearing a suit, only much younger, around thirty years old, evidently successful at a young age.
"President Zhao, haven’t seen you in good health."
"Is President Chu also interested in the drama... with Miss Tang?"
The other party recollected the business card he had handed out, first glancing at Tang Shu and then turning his attention to the newcomer, his face showing a thoughtful expression.
It seemed like he was assessing which choice was most beneficial for him.
Chu Xingwen barely nodded, seemingly answering his question, but there was an added hint of impatience on his face.
The other party didn’t seem to mind, smiling at him, "Since President Chu is also interested, it seems you want to invest in the production team. I must congratulate President Chu on behalf of Vast."
As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Tang Shu, and although his eyes lacked the earlier frivolity, they were tinged with disdain and contempt.
"Congratulations, Miss Tang."
Miss Tang felt there was not a bit of congratulatory sentiment in his "congratulations."
After President Zhao of Vastness Investment considerately disappeared in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Chu Xingwen raised an eyebrow, "Miss Tang also finds this place dull? Do you want me to take you back?"
"It’s quite interesting."
What Tang Shu said was true. Although Qi Han was a bit annoying and talkative, the hotel’s selection of buffets and red wines did cater nicely to her tastes.
Chu Xingwen stared at Tang Shu for a long while, seemingly lost in thought.
"Then shall I join Miss Tang for a drink?"
Just as Tang Shu was about to refuse, she heard several voices conversing on her left, one of them mixing in with a familiar voice.
She subconsciously looked toward the left, only to spot a familiar figure.
He appeared to be here for a business discussion. The neatly tailored black suit he wore added a few touches of noble and mysterious charm to Jing Yu.