Cute Brother Badass Family Protector

Chapter 231: Underestimating My Family

Ding Mengfei was beaming with happiness when she saw that the gossip she was stirring was trending on the internet.

“Tan Mo reduced my screen time, and I can't complain to the director. We just have to find someone else to replace him as our screenwriter. With the new screenwriter, I don't have to worry about screen time reduction.” Ding Mengfei tapped his finger on the table, completely relaxed.

How can he survive in this job if he doesn't plan behind the scenes?

He has secured his current position in the industry without supporters. She was definitely not a sweet and naive woman.

His manager, Lin, sat opposite him. At that moment, he was also beaming with great satisfaction. “I ordered someone to look for updates. Director Liu is currently having a meeting with everyone. Director Liu has received many calls from investors, and he seems to be very depressed. Although Director Liu sent the script to investors, some investors still refused to cooperate."

“The biggest investor, Journey Films, claims the script is quite good. However, the screenwriter is not well known and moreover, the internet seems to hold a pretty strong opinion about this young, unknown, and seemingly inexperienced scriptwriter. Therefore, Journey Films tend to push to replace screenwriters. The quality of the scripts is good so they will maintain the current script and look for other screenwriters to continue writing. Another option is to let it continue writing under someone else's name.”

Most of the screenwriters in the country don't talk much in the industry. Most of them had to bow to the whims of investors.

“Even if we continue to use the same script, we can replace the screenwriter. Whatever Tan Mo said would have no effect. This way, we can increase your screen time,” Lin said with a smile.

“What about Director Liu? Does he agree?” Ding Mengfei was quite worried. His hands clung tightly to the table as he leaned towards Lin.

At the mention of this, Lin's skin darkened. He spoke with great displeasure, “I don't know what Director Liu is thinking. He was determined to protect Tan Mo. He said that he would never replace it regardless of what happened. Director Liu refused to remove his credit, even if he was paid for the use of his current job."

“I don't know how Tan Mo managed to bewitch Director Liu and make him so protective of her. Journey Films even issued an ultimatum to cut Tan Mo to maintain the film's reputation. If the team doesn't fire Tan Mo, they will pull back their investment,” Lin said coldly. “Director Liu should consider whether he wants to keep Tan Mo or money from investors with great care.”

“Turn their investment? Director Liu won't be able to deal with that. He would not refuse such a huge investment for a person like Tan Mo. When the time comes, where will he get the funds to pay the actors salaries? Where did he get the money to cover the filming costs? Will he try and gather more investment? The reputation of this drama has been ruined online. Who wants to invest?”

Ding Mengfei and Lin were both unaware that Director Hou was still standing by Tan Jinqi's side.

While Tan Jinqi was talking to Tan Mo over the phone, Director Hou whispered to Director Liu, “Let me wonder and see how much investment I can get for you. After all, I am a veteran in the industry, and my words still have power.”

Director Hou knows the background of Tan Jinqi's family.

However, he did not tell Director Liu about it.

These are two separate problems.

Tan Jinqi hung up. He said to Director Liu, “Director Liu, you don't have to worry. If they really attract their investment, my family will invest instead.”

“Your family?” Director Liu only knew that Tan Jinqi was a disciple of Director Hou. He doesn't realize anything else.

They were not very familiar with each other, nor did they know each other for a long time. Naturally, their relationship was not at the stage where they would investigate each other's family background.

However, those who become directors usually come from families that are capable enough to finance their studies.

Director Liu just assumed that Tan Jinqi came from a decent family.

He never expected his family to be able to invest in a drama.

“Jinqi, I know you are very close to your sister. Don't worry, we definitely won't replace Tan Mo. We definitely won't let anyone else take credit for Tan Mo.”'s script Director Liu comforted him.

“Tan Mo lent me help during hard times. I definitely wouldn't trample on a benefactor this way. I'm Liu Runlin. I'm someone who's shameless."

“Even if Journey Films really attract their investment, I won't divert it. If worse be the worst, I will go and collect more investment.” Director Liu kept thinking about Wei Zhiqian.

He hoped Wei Zhiqian would fulfill his promise.

If he were to request an investment on Wei Zhiqian, he would have to agree.

Uh!

He originally intended to use Wei Zhiqian for his next drama.

He did not expect to use it in the current drama.

“Drama investment is not money in small amounts. What's more, nothing is certain at the moment. If we don't get back this amount, your family will suffer a huge loss.” Director Liu patted Tan Jinqi on the shoulder. “I understand your intentions.”

Although the Tan family was not considered to be one of the biggest family clans, it was no worse than the film company. They may be better than them.

A mere advertising sponsor doesn't really mean much. He would even be able to donate a large sum of money to Director Liu.

“Director Liu ..” Tan Jinqi was about to explain this to Director Liu.

Director Liu seems to have some sort of misunderstanding about Tan Mo's family background.

At this moment, Tan Jinqi's phone rang once more.

Tan Jinqi took it and glanced at the screen. Incidentally, it was a phone call from Tan Wenci.

“Dad,” Tan Jinqi greeted him.

He estimated the time and estimated that Tan Mo might not have told Tan Wenci about the matter since he had just hung up the phone.

“I've seen the news on the web,” said Tan Wenci.

Since Tan Jinqi was part of the team, Tan Wenci naturally paid attention to the news regarding the production.

Tan Jinqi was usually a very quiet person. As his father, Tan Wenci could only follow the gossip website on Weibo to get news about him.

As he looked at the headlines, he knew right away that the post was referring to Tan Jinqi's production team.

Since Tan Mo is the scriptwriter, everyone knows that he is also their advisor.

However, Tan Wenci did not contact Tan Jinqi for no reason.

Due to the nature of Tan Jinqi's work, Tan Wenci began to establish relationships with important people in the industry.

Hence, he quickly sent people to search for news. Unexpectedly, the news was true.

Moreover, the company had already made threats, stating that they would withdraw their investment if Tan Mo was allowed to stay.

What joke!

Replace her daughter?

They look down on their family.

They did not even stop to consider who had helped them through their initial predicament.

Tan Wenci immediately pulled up her sleeve and called Tan Jinqi.

“How is your Director's attitude?” ask Tan Wenci. “Is he planning to replace Tan Mo?”

If that was the case, he wouldn't have helped.

Their fate would be well deserved.

Tan Jinqi smiled warmly. He clearly felt relieved. “Director Liu said that even if everyone withdrew their investment, he would not fire Mo Mo. He will find other methods to contact other potential investors.”

“Director Liu this doesn't sound too bad.” Tan Wenci laughed in satisfaction. “What is Director Liu's phone number? Tell me. I'll discuss investment issues with him.”

“Daddy, do you really plan to invest?” Tan Jinqi was shocked. His father actually thought the same way as before.

“Why not? Both you and Mo Mo are involved in this drama. Of course I have to show my support. Ask an unknown company called Journey Films to step aside. Do they think the show won't run without them?” Tan Wenci pursed her lips. In his heart, he had cursed Journey Films many times.

They bullied their children.

“Did they underestimate my Tan family?” Tan Wenci's voice became quite high.