Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 539 - 343: The Finals in October, How Did He Get Here?_2

Getting eliminated from the open auditions is no big deal; it's just a few days spent joining in on the excitement. But once selected, there's the potential to become a star. Faced with such a temptation, even if school starts, taking a leave to record a show is something most people would probably be willing to do, right? But if this vacation period is missed and they wait until school starts, on one hand, they would have to take several days off, possibly facing academic pressure and also pressure from the teachers. In the end, they'd have to compete with tens of thousands of people for the few available spots. Even if they really have the talent, a lack of confidence or various other reasons might lead a large number of people to give up on this opportunity, right? In this way, a lot of potential contestants might inadvertently be missed.

So, just as Wei Liangxiao said, it's highly likely that the best opportunity really is during the summer break.

"HISS, you really know how to present me with tough problems..."

It had to be said, Hou Yichuan was indeed persuaded by him. But as convincing as Wei Liangxiao's points were, the difficulty lay right in front of Hou Yichuan. He really didn't have the time or energy to deal with this matter, and most importantly, he currently had no one to spare!

Seeing that he seemed to be softening, Wei Liangxiao immediately perked up, looking at him expectantly, and said, "So, what do you think? Makes sense, doesn't it? Come on, President Hou, help a brother out. We're all friends here. I'll buy you a drink later, how about it?"

"No, no, no, let's skip the drink."

Just the mention of drinking made Hou Yichuan feel like his stomach was about to explode. He hadn't skimped on the social drinking lately, and now the word "drink" alone gave him a headache.

"Wei, what you're saying does make sense, but I'm really tied up here, and I simply can't spread myself any thinner."

Having brought the conversation to this point, Wei Liangxiao knew that Hou Yichuan was probably too busy to deal with it. He also had a rough idea of the company's situation and knew that the other party wasn't just brushing him off. However, he had his own plan in mind.

"I know, President Hou. President Chu mentioned it before, too. If it's really not possible, you could just get the project initiated on your end, get the framework set up, and ensure the funding is approved. Then I'll handle the rest myself. How does that sound?"

"You, by yourself? Are you sure? This isn't an easy task..."

"I know, but you don't have anyone else, right? I'm a director, after all, and it's not like I haven't done production work before. Plus, I've been involved in many similar things in the past, so it shouldn't be a problem."

Hou Yichuan thought about it, and it did make sense. After all, Wei Liangxiao not only had formal training but also came from a family with deep industry connections; his father was a director, and having been immersed in it from a young age, he certainly didn't lack experience. With his work experience over the years added to the equation, despite the enormity of the project, Wei Liangxiao might actually be capable of handling it. Besides, even if it didn't work out, Hou Yichuan himself would probably have freed up some time by then to offer help. Moreover, Wei Liangxiao wasn't going at it alone. While Hou Yichuan's team was short-handed, the industry wasn't short of people. With Wei Liangxiao's network, finding assistance probably wouldn't be too difficult.

Having thought it through, Hou Yichuan decided not to hesitate any longer.

"Alright then, I can't let you handle it all by yourself. Here's what we'll do: Director Cao's project just wrapped up. I'll delegate the final tasks to someone else," Hou Yichuan said. "In a couple of days, when his production team is back, I'll have them contact you directly, okay? As for the funds, since President Chu mentioned it, there definitely won't be any issue. Once the project is initiated and the paperwork signed, you can just coordinate directly with Sister Liu."

That was as much as he could do now; anything more was beyond his capacity. After all, the company right now was just a makeshift operation, still small-scale.

"Alright, don't you worry, Hou, I'll definitely give you a big surprise with this show. Who knows, we might even have another hit on our hands this year!"

"Yeah, sure. When you need something, it's 'President Hou,' and once you've got it, it's back to 'Hou,' right? And forget about a blockbuster; just getting it done will be enough for me to breathe a sigh of relief."

Though Hou Yichuan said this, he was actually quite clear about Wei Liangxiao's capabilities. Wei Liangxiao's confidence suggested he might indeed be up to the task. Still, Hou Yichuan couldn't help but feel annoyed by Wei Liangxiao's opportunistic demeanor—calling him 'President Hou' one moment and 'Hou' the next—not to mention how he'd conveniently forgotten about the drink he had offered.

"Just wait and see! You're talking about sighing in relief, but I'm going to shock you!"

Pleased with himself for having achieved his goal, Wei Liangxiao stood up, ready to leave, metaphorically planting a flag of triumph on his way out.

"Alright, off you go. And don't forget about that meal you owe me. I can skip the drink, but not the meal. It's gotta be hotpot, or count me out!"

"Sure thing! Just you watch. I'll let you know when the lads at Liangma Bridge are ready for your grand arrival. Ta-ta for now~"

HEH.

Watching Wei Liangxiao leave with his swaggering gait, Hou Yichuan almost burst out laughing.

You had to admit, when that old Capital charm came out, it really did add a touch of festivity.

...

Ever since Wei Liangxiao took on this job, he had truly poured all his energy into it. Sometimes he would disappear for days at a time; other times, you would see him several times in a single day.

If you asked what he was there for? It was always about money, one way or another.

Obviously, Hou Yichuan was swamped. On one hand, there was the company's regular business; on the other, there were issues with project commercialization. Once you've filmed something, you have to air it, right? Previous works needed to have their rights authorized, correct? Payments for completed projects needed to be collected, and those dragging their feet had to be chased, yes?

Furthermore, the company's restructuring demanded most of his energy. He was truly so busy he was run off his feet, no exaggeration.

Chu Tian wasn't idle either. Most of the tasks Hou Yichuan couldn't handle ended up on his plate.