Chapter 176: Infighting

Chapter 176

In the end, the two didn't go to the movie theater.

Since they had decided not to go public for now, they couldn't act too brazenly. They must not underestimate netizens nowadays - even if they were wrapped up like zongzi, netizens with fiery eyes could still recognize them. It just so happened that there was also a home theater in the courtyard, so watching at home would be the same.

Zhong Ruanxing had loved watching comedies since she was little. She had seen many, many reruns of the works of comedians from China and abroad. She really never got tired of them.

After the lights were turned off, the basement home theater immediately became pitch black. The projector clicked as it started operating, projecting a clear picture onto the screen.

When Song Jinxing came in carrying the washed fruit, Zhong Ruanxing had already adjusted the picture. She asked him, "Have you seen this one?"

He took a look and shook his head.

Zhong Ruanxing was shocked. "You haven't even seen such a classic movie?" She switched to another one. "How about this?"

Song Jinxing said, "Haven't seen that one either." Điscover new chapters at novelhall.com

Zhong Ruanxing looked down on him disdainfully. "You're so uncultured."

She reached out and pulled him to sit next to her. With their bodies swapped, their strength was really unequal. Song Jinxing helplessly allowed himself to be bundled into her arms. "Does it have to be in this position?"

Zhong Ruanxing nuzzled his forehead with her chin, looking very satisfied. "Mm-hmm, it's comfortable to hold you like this."

Finding it rather uncomfortable and awkward instead, Song Jinxing could only go along with her.

Zhong Ruanxing picked her favorite comedy with the remote control. "Today I'll broaden your horizons. Pay close attention. After you've watched it, write a thousand-word review."

Song Jinxing: "......" He was silent for two seconds. "Do I really have to write it?"

Zhong Ruanxing: "Hahaha, just kidding!" She leaned down and kissed his face with a loud smack. "Baby, you're so gullible."

Weng Hanzhi was already familiar with her princess temper. When it wasn't directed at her, she didn't care. Experiencing it for the first time now, she was so angry she slammed the table. "Cheng Xitian! What's your attitude when talking to me? You still think you're the company's number one?"

Cheng Xitian was also furious. "I was pushed from the number one spot by Zhong Ruanxing. All these years I still haven't been able to make it to first-tier. That's because you're incompetent! You didn't take Zhong Ruanxing seriously before, and now you regret it? Let me tell you, if you don't take me seriously now, in the future I'll also make you regret it!"

Weng Hanzhi was so angry her body shook twice, stumbling back into the office chair behind her.

But Cheng Xitian's words sobered her from her previous jealous regret. Things were already so bad between her and Zhong Ruanxing that their relationship could no longer be salvaged. Right now, the only card she still had to compete with Zhong Ruanxing was Cheng Xitian. If she lost even this card, then she would have really lost.

Weng Hanzhi was indeed a veteran of the industry. She quickly calmed herself and squeezed out a smile. "Little Tian, I misspoke earlier. We shouldn't be adversaries. You're right that I should be fighting for these resources for you. Our interests are aligned - we can't fight among ourselves."

Cheng Xitian huffed. Sitting on the sofa, she crossed her legs and said, "As long as you know. Right now, Zhong Ruanxing and I are in an uneven match. For her resources, we'll take what we can get, and what we can't get, we can't let her obtain so easily. I heard that huge IP adaptation that the company invested in, Ran Ting fought to get it for her. But on the production side, they haven't finalized the casting yet."

Weng Hanzhi fell into thought. "You mean 'The Female Investigator'?"

Cheng Xitian nodded. "Right, that novel became super popular. With such a huge IP, as long as the script isn't botched, an adapted drama is likely to explode. Even if the company favors Zhong Ruanxing, as long as the producers haven't finalized it, we still have a chance. Set up a situation for me to meet the production team."

Weng Hanzhi smiled. "No problem, leave this to me."

While they were discussing this IP "The Female Investigator", in the office on the other side, Ran Ting was handing the script of "The Female Investigator" to Song Jinxing.

"This is the biggest drama investment by the company this year. The original novel already has high popularity. It's a palace power struggle drama centered around the main female lead, and many young actresses are vying for this role. Although our company has a small investment share and no decision-making power, I've discussed with the company that at least no one from our side will compete with you for this role. I've contacted the production team, and they want to meet you."

Song Jinxing briefly looked through the script. The main female lead role was indeed suitable for Zhong Ruanxing's future development. "Then let's meet them."

Ran Ting looked grave. "But from my investigation, this producer doesn't seem to have a good reputation. We should fight for this opportunity, but if it touches any bottom lines, it's better to give up this chance."

Song Jinxing neither agreed nor disagreed. "Since they want to meet me, we'll meet them."

Whether they were friend or foe, they would naturally find out upon meeting. If there really were shameless people trying to cross the line, he didn't mind loosening their joints a bit.