According to Qin Mu, she has a TV drama project. Lu Yinbing frowned when she heard it. Qin Mu was Xia Yitong's former boss. Although they have no relationship now, they can't cheat others. Anyone with a little sensitivity in the circle will not suggest her to take TV dramas for the sake of Xia Yitong's future. Qin Mu seemed to know what she was thinking. He dared not say that there would be no success, but she guaranteed that this TV drama would be a big hit. If it didn't, she would bear all the losses.
Lu Yinbing sneered in her heart: Compensation for the loss? Can she afford the loss of popularity and reputation? The time and opportunity cost of filming a bad drama, even a mediocre one, cannot be measured by a mere amount of money.
But Qin Mu and Xia Yitong were good friends, so she still had to consider her wife's face and was patient enough. While Xia Yitong was taking a shower, she turned on the speakerphone and browsed Xia Yitong's pictures online while listening to what she said next.
Qin Mu: "I wonder what your relationship with Xia Yitong is like, Mr. Lu?"
How is their relationship? We share the same quilt and bed, so it's better than your relationship anyway. Lu Yinbing said, "How should I put it? We are like sisters." This word is really a panacea. Lu Yinbing laughed after she said it.
Qin Mu breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'm relieved. She and I are like sisters. If you don't believe me, you can ask Xia Yitong."
Poor Ms. Qin still doesn't know that these sisters are not those sisters. Lu Yinbing glanced at the mobile phone lying quietly on the table, with a smile on her face, and said "hmm" vaguely. Let it be a misunderstanding, that's fine.
Qin Mu: "Then let's not beat around the bush. This TV series is adapted from a novel. I don't know if Mr. Lu has heard of the online author Xingxingdiandeng. In recent years, two big IP dramas are based on her novels. The producers and investors have made a lot of money from them, "Cloud Bird" and "Lingbo Ferry."
Lu Yinbing: “But I have heard of it.”
She had seen the names of these two TV series on various display screens in the streets and alleys.
At the same time, Lu Yinbing typed the name of Xingxingdiandeng on the computer and looked down the encyclopedia. She made her fortune in Jinjiang more than ten years ago and is now a resident author. She is in the top 10 of the online writer income list and the top 3 of the popularity list. She has published countless movies and TV shows. She still admires those who can make money with their writing. Now online literature is a trend. More and more investors are turning their attention to online literature, and the number of IPs developed is as many as the stars in the sky. However, no matter how much money is made, it does not mean that it is a high-quality project that is worth Xia Yitong's sacrifice of time and opportunity cost to take risks.
Qin Mu: "This Star Lighting is my best friend, Xia Yitong's good friend."
"Oh?" Lu Yinbing on the other end of the phone blinked, a little surprised.
Qin Mu seemed to bite her lip before saying, "The producer's surname is Qiao, and she is... She is also a person who is like a sister to me."
Somehow, Lu Yinbing always felt that her "sisterly love" was a little unreliable. Could it be the same as her "sister"? Lu Yinbing shook her head. She was looking at people with gay eyes again. This was not good, she reflected.
Qin Mu said: "In short, the producer is very, very, very rich. She doesn't care about the cost. She will give you whatever you want."
Lu Yinbing nodded and responded, "Yeah, I heard it."
Qin Mu said: "So first of all, the funds and big IPs are in place. I guarantee that I can invite a big director and a famous screenwriter to come over, and they will definitely not be inferior to Director Qin and Zhou Yiwen."
Wow, such a big tone, if Qin Hanlin heard it, he would be furious, young people nowadays brag without thinking. Lu Yinbing found that the sound of water in the bathroom stopped at some point, and the bathroom door opened. Xia Yitong came out wrapped in a white bath towel, with two bare legs exposed, and walked over.
She stared at Xia Yitong's legs, licked her dry lips, and asked Qin Mu: "In that case, why don't you make a movie?"
If you have the ability, the ones that have the highest returns, such as high-quality movies and TV series, will definitely be movies, and the producers will get real money as a share of the profits. Didn't Qin Hanlin and Zhan Tan make over 1 billion just from one movie
Xia Yitong leaned closer to look at the name on the caller ID, and was taken into Lu Yinbing's arms. He sat on her thighs, put his arms around her waist, and moved his hands from her knees up. The smooth touch and the fragrance she breathed in through her nostrils made her a little distracted.
Qin Mu: "That's what I said, but Mr. Qiao doesn't care about the return, he just wants to film a complete story."
Lu Yinbing raised his eyes slightly: "Spending a huge sum of money to win a beautiful woman's smile?"
Why is it that the more I listen to this, the more it sounds like more than just a simple sisterhood
As soon as Xia Yitong heard the voice, she recognized it as Qin Mu. Lu Yinbing stopped her from grabbing the phone and whispered in her ear, "I'm talking to her about your project. Does she know about our relationship?"
Xia Yitong shook her head.
Lu Yinbing patted her back of the head gently, signaling her to sit down obediently and not to cause trouble for her. Then she remembered the favor and agreed without listening carefully, which made her very angry.
Isn't Qiao Tong rich? Her family's property is all hers. It's not like her own family, where she has to compete with her father's illegitimate son outside. Qin Mu said, "That's about right. When do you have time? I'll invite them all and we can talk in person."
Lu Yinbing didn't say yes or no, and answered in a standard manner: "I'll ask Xia Yitong tomorrow. If she agrees, I'll agree."
Qin Mu: "Yes, it's my duty. Sorry to bother you, Mr. Lu. See you later."
Lu Yinbing: "See you later."
Qin Mu didn't hang up, so Lu Yinbing reached out and pressed the phone.
Xia Yitong moved in her arms, relaxed her arms and legs, and said with a smile: "I've never heard her speak so seriously. I've been in the company for six years, and she's been the mascot for five and a half years. She's quite charming when she's serious."
Lu Yinbing said dimly, "I have been in the industry for thirteen years and have been a mascot in the company for thirteen years. I am only now becoming serious. Am I more attractive or is she more attractive?"
Xia Yitong immediately expressed her loyalty: "Of course it's you! You are the most charming!"
Lovers are like siblings, sisters are like clothes.
Lu Yinbing was comforted by these words. The two looked at each other and naturally moved their faces closer to each other. Lu Yinbing just stuck out the tip of his tongue, but before he could taste the marrow, Xia Yitong's phone rang again.
Xia Yitong jumped off her legs, smiled and ran to the coffee table to get her cell phone. It was indeed Qin Mu.
Qin Mu said the same thing to Xia Yitong as Lu Yinbing did. Lu Yinbing listened and hung up the phone after about ten minutes. Xia Yitong asked, "What do you think?"
"Full of sincerity," Lu Yinbing's words not only refer to Qin Mu's sincerity for the TV series, but also to Xia Yitong's sincerity. The two of them have such a good relationship that they didn't even play the emotional card. What they said revealed that this is really a good project. If you come, we will both win. If you really can't get away, I won't force you. This is a rare opportunity, and I only think of you. Regardless of whether the second half of her words is true or not, at least they are not fake sisters, so Lu Yinbing said, "Let's meet. If it's really as she said, it's a godsend opportunity; if not, we won't lose anything."
Xia Yitong felt complicated when she heard Lu Yinbing's words. She thought that more than two months ago, she and Qin Mu were bosses, artists, and good sisters. Now she had to weigh the pros and cons of doing business with Lu Yinbing together. To be honest, she felt uncomfortable.
Lu Yinbing asked: "What's wrong?"
Xia Yitong told the truth, and Lu Yinbing said, "Work is work, and personal relationships are personal relationships. There's no need to think too much. Your Boss Qin came to you because he saw your popularity and your current limelight, didn't he? Mutual benefit is a good thing. If you want to go shopping privately, you can still go."
"You have a point, but..."
"But you just can't get over it."
Xia Yitong was speechless and nodded.
Lu Yinbing said: "You are still my subordinate now. You help me work and make money, but it doesn't stop you from having sex with me."
Xia Yitong: “…”
The words are rough but the truth is there.
But while what he said made sense, I always felt that it was a little unreasonable.
She corrected him quietly, "I didn't make any money for you from your share. All the money I made was mine."
Lu Yinbing raised an eyebrow and said, "So what? I'm your wife, it's only natural that you support me, shouldn't you give me some pocket money?"
Xia Yitong: “… … …”
Without waiting for her to say anything, Lu Yinbing directly carried him horizontally to the bed. While Xia Yitong was dazed, she figured out the key point. She poked the dark head buried in her chest, and Lu Yinbing raised her head: "Ah?"
Xia Yitong was in a state of unbearable pain, and her vision was blurred by sweat, but she still said those words, and hummed in confusion: "You and Qin Mu are different. You and I are family, and there is no distinction between yours and mine."
So no matter who is the subordinate or the boss, or who the money is earned for, it’s all the same.
Her voice was hoarse and sticky, her cheeks were flushed, and she was in the midst of love. Lu Yinbing smiled, with pity and love, and swam up to her and kissed her lips again, whispering: "Whatever you say is what it is."
Xia Yitong's palms were full of sweat, as slippery as fish, and he could hardly hold her waist. There was another push there, and her waist and abdomen curled up violently. The mind that had been finally gathered became scattered again, and only a soft and long moan remained, as if in response.
…
In order to avoid being noticed by Qin Mu, Lu Yinbing replied to her after breakfast: Tomorrow at 4 pm, Beijing, xx restaurant, is it okay
Qin Mu replied immediately: Wait a moment, I will go ask Mr. Qiao.
Three minutes later, Qin Mu replied: Is six o'clock okay? Mr. Qiao has a video conference this afternoon.
Lu Yinbing asked their assistants and they replied: Yes.
Qin Mu: I’ll go book a private room.
After breakfast, the two drove away from Lu's house. Their vacation ended and they returned to work. However, the situation is much better now than before. They can see each other every two or three days. Of course, that was when they were not filming on the set.
In two months at most, Xia Yitong would have to join a new crew.
It would be better to confirm Qin Mu’s situation as soon as possible, so Lu Yin was so anxious.
The next afternoon, several luxury cars of various types pulled into the parking lot of xx restaurant and headed towards the same private room.
As the hostess, Qin Mu was the first to arrive. At five o'clock, she ordered tea and waited in the private room. The waiter led people over. As soon as the door of the private room opened, she stood up and came over to greet him with a nod and a bow: "Mr. Lu."
When he saw Xia Yitong, he called out, "Xia Tong."
"Sister Mu." Xia Yitong responded with an affectionate name, winked at Lu Yinbing who habitually had a cold face, and pulled Lu Yinbing to sit down.
Qin Mu looked at his watch, sweat already forming on his forehead, and said, "Boss Qiao and Miss Shang will be here soon."
As he was talking, the door of the box was pushed open again, and Qin Mu looked obviously relaxed this time. The first person to come in was a tall mixed-race woman. Her light blue eyes stared at Lu Yinbing who was sitting at the table, and instantly burst into light, just like a hungry wolf seeing food, and she raised her foot to rush in.
At this moment, an unpleasant cough came from behind her. The mixed-race woman stopped, rubbed her nose, and seemed to smile, and let the woman walking behind her pass.
The man was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, had a well-proportioned build and a pretty face. He looked a few years younger than everyone else present. He was about the same height as Xia Yitong, but his face was so cold that ice chips could fall off.
Xia Yitong thought that Lu Yinbing was cold enough without saying anything, but this guy was even colder than that.
Qin Mu first pulled the mixed-race woman over and introduced her to Lu Yinbing, "This is Shang Youxuan, the author of Starry Night, and my best friend."
Shang Youxuan was very happy: "Hello."
He was saying hello to you all, but in fact his eyes were only looking at Lu Yinbing.
She didn't touch the other person. "This is Qiao Tong, the general manager and investor of Qiao Group."
The woman in gray nodded lightly in response.
Among these people, Xia Yitong should be the youngest in terms of seniority and age. She stood up with a smile and was about to shake hands with Mr. Qiao, but Qin Mu stopped her and whispered, "She doesn't like physical contact with people, so forget it."