Chapter 713: Chapter 713

"I feel that the situation isn’t very optimistic," Luo You said in a deep voice. "I sounded out the producer over the phone and found that their idea is to pursue reconciliation. They aren’t aware of the conflict between you and Deng Zhaoyan, thinking it’s just ordinary competition over resources. I suspect they want to meet to talk things through."

Luo You continued gravely, "Our guess was right. ’Burn My Youth’ is interested in working with Deng Zhaoyan, inviting her back as a regular guest. If it doesn’t work out this year, it will definitely happen next year." Dıscover more novels at NoveI(F)ire.net

"I’ve scheduled a meeting with the person in charge for this afternoon, and I will talk to them again, try to make them give up on Deng Zhaoyan, but the likelihood of success is somewhat low. Prepare yourself mentally."

He Jinxia nodded. The initial idea to target Deng Zhaoyan had been just a whimsical thought. The worst-case scenario was simply not going on ’Burn My Youth.’

As an actress, she didn’t rely on reality shows to build her fame. Whether she participated in them or not was immaterial and wouldn’t constitute a loss for her.

"The second matter is more regrettable. We just finalized the decision to join a new type of reality show called ’I’ll Guard Your Life,’ and yesterday I tried to call the person in charge but couldn’t get through, so I left a message."

"This morning, the person in charge called me back and expressed deep regrets, saying that the show..."

Luo You paused mid-sentence, and He Jinxia couldn’t help but ask, "They’ve already found someone else and aren’t considering me anymore?"

’I’ll Guard Your Life,’ despite its somewhat odd name, was a promising reality show related to fire safety.

In this show, celebrities were required to shed their star personas and live alongside firefighters – eating, living, and sleeping with them while learning about fire safety and gaining a deeper understanding of the firefighters’ hardships and their courage in critical moments.

Most importantly, the show’s creators planned to simulate a fire scene, giving celebrities firsthand experience of how firefighters tackled blazes instead of just talking about it.

Out of the three new reality shows, He Jinxia was most optimistic about this one. Now, the thought of missing out on it immediately brought a look of disappointment to her face.

Luo You knocked on the table to bring her back to reality: "I haven’t finished speaking yet. You don’t have to be so downhearted. It’s not that they don’t want you; rather, the show has run into financial troubles."

"An investor suddenly withdrew their funds, and cash flow issues arose, rendering many of their ideas unfeasible. Disheartened, the person in charge was considering shutting down the show."

He Jinxia blurted out, "No funds? Easy to handle, I can invest and join the production, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, both of them were taken aback.

Luo You had planned for He Jinxia to choose one of the other two shows, never expecting her to transition from guest to major investor.

He Jinxia’s expression was resolute, her eyes sparking with eager anticipation.

"An investor’s withdrawal could mean they don’t have much faith in the show’s prospects. I’ve gone through the draft they sent me, and while much of it isn’t feasible in reality, there’s a lot more that, with a few tweaks, could be presented to the public."

"After seeing their draft, I could feel their passion for firefighting. It’s quite possible that the person who decided to do this reality show has a background in firefighting or has a family elder who was. Compared to other reality shows, I feel this one is more genuine and heartfelt."

"The withdrawal of an investor has given me an opportunity. I can bring in my capital and gain a certain amount of control over the content, so I’m willing to invest in it!"

The more He Jinxia spoke, the more her eyes lit up, and she couldn’t help but slam the table, saying, "If they don’t have the right screenwriters to make changes, I’ll hire them. If they don’t have a suitable location, I’ll find one. Whatever they’re lacking, I’ll do my utmost to provide it, as long as the show can be confirmed!"

Luo You was stunned by the sudden rush of energy from He Jinxia.

"Whoa, okay, okay, calm down," Luo You said. "You don’t have to worry about it not being aired. The show’s registration has been approved; it just needs to start filming and bring in an online broadcaster. Since you’re interested and want to invest, I’ll have Zhan Ming prepare the relevant information."

"And don’t take everything upon yourself. The person in charge isn’t incompetent. Once the funding is secured, they’ll handle the rest. As you said, they’re passionate about firefighting. Now that they have a chance to let the public deeply understand the struggles of firefighters, they’re even more eager to make it happen than you are. They’re not just playing around out of sheer passion."

Seeing how much He Jinxia liked the program, Luo You immediately called the program leader and conveyed her thoughts.

On the phone, the person was momentarily stunned, then said with great excitement, "Absolutely, that’s totally fine!"

The person spoke so loudly that even without speakerphone, He Jinxia could hear it from outside.

Without delay, Luo You arranged a meeting with Luo Zhanming (He Jinxia’s financial advisor) for the afternoon, hoping to finalize the details as soon as possible.

Negotiating a contract is a complex undertaking, and moving from an invited guest to an investor means the many clauses and provisions in the contract differ significantly. The most critical aspect is negotiating benefits, which is often the sticking point in discussions.

He Jinxia had never imagined that the casual reminder from Yu Yanyu at the wrap party and her equally casual reply would come to fruition so quickly!

She would not only be a celebrity but also an investor, a behind-the-scenes mogul, creating better films for the netizens!

When He Jinxia returned home from the company, her emotions surged, and she kept looking at her phone, hoping for good news soon.

If Luo You hadn’t insisted she stay at home, she would be sitting in the meeting room listening to the negotiation.

Seeing her looking so happy, Mrs. He’s mind turned with concern and immediately put down what she was doing, sat down next to her daughter, and cautiously inquired in a low voice:

"Are you... pregnant?"

There was a tinge of trepidation in her voice, but He Jinxia didn’t pick up on it at all.

He Jinxia asked, puzzled, "Pregnant with what?"

Mrs. He quickly changed the subject, "Nothing, I just saw how happy you are and thought you might have some good news."

He Jinxia laughed, "There is a big piece of good news, but it isn’t finalized yet. If it goes through, your daughter will transform from a star to a boss!"

Mrs. He’s face fell when she realized it wasn’t a pregnancy, but after a while, she smiled and asked, "Tell me about it, what is it?"

Just this month, Mrs. He and Aunt Rui had opened a small supermarket together, officially starting operations. Mrs. He was worried about the risks of a large supermarket, so she chose a location with good traffic.

Aside from being busy with the engagement matters yesterday, she had been busy with the supermarket all month.