Chapter 51 1/2

“Starlight Manor’s luxurious interior—let’s discuss why it can gather countless upper-class celebrities.”

“How many business collaborations have been achieved at the Starlight Banquet? In recent years, the highest-profile banquet’s benefit exchange, Sheng Quan, a Chinese, has become the biggest winner.”

“Renowned director from Country X publicly announced that his new film ‘Heart of Love’ has received over 70 million investments at the Starlight Banquet.”

“Huang Yan has confirmed to play in ‘Chaos Universe.’ In an interview, she expressed joy at getting to know the director at the Starlight Banquet and was openly grateful to Sheng Quan. She will continue to work hard this year, hoping to qualify for the banquet next year.”

For those attending the banquet, such grand gatherings were never just about dining.

Similar to how Wampao, when raising funds for “Life’s Road,” tried every means to attend such gatherings, it was definitely not just for eating and drinking.

Everyone held their wine glasses and walked through the crowd, toasting and chatting. In the midst of light smiles and casual conversation, significant cooperation deals were negotiated.

When funds started flowing, benefits would be generated. This was the consensus among the banquet guests.

And this luxurious mansion with historical significance, considerable value, and a “threshold” was enough to accommodate their ambitions and needs.

By the time the banquet ended, those energetic guests had bid farewell to Sheng Quan. When they smiled and said, “Looking forward to receiving an invitation next year,” the purpose of this banquet had already been achieved.

That night, Sheng Quan received many business cards.

The precious part of the contact information on these cards wasn’t how difficult it was to obtain; it was that it was personally handed over by the card’s owner.

It’s worth mentioning that Xu Man and Jiang Zhen also received many business cards.

Perhaps because Jiang Zhen truly fit the aesthetic of foreigners, when Sheng Quan searched online, she often saw compliments from A-country fans praising his mysterious and charming Eastern qualities.

Apparently, quite a few people at the banquet thought the same way.

Jiang Zhen not only received invitations for two international productions but also gained favor from many brand sponsors.

When Sheng Quan pushed the door open and entered, the crew was laughing uproariously. Sitting on the left, Jiang Zhen wasn’t laughing, but he seemed to have a bit of a helpless expression.

Sheng Dong, who always liked to join in the fun, immediately became spirited. “What’s going on? Why are you guys laughing?”

“Hahaha, just now a girl sent a love letter to Jiang Zhen, saying she hopes to marry him.” Xu Man laughed like a sheep. “The funny part is, that girl is so young, not even as tall as Jiang Zhen’s legs. Hahaha, she hugged his legs and wouldn’t let go; it was so amusing.”

“Wow!” Sheng Quan also laughed. She looked at Jiang Zhen and said, “You’re more popular in A-country than I imagined. How did you reject her later?”

When Xu Man and the others were laughing, Jiang Zhen remained calm. However, when Sheng Quan also started laughing, he felt a bit embarrassed. Dressed in a suit that highlighted his charm even more, he pursed his lips slightly and said, “I told her to focus on her studies.”

Indeed, this was an answer that Jiang Zhen could come up with. After the completion of “Cultivator,” he basically spent his time studying.

Artists at Starlight Entertainment were probably the most studious in the entertainment industry, whether they were actors, singers, or even directors and screenwriters; they were all diligent.

Many people felt that Sheng Quan had a good eye. She managed to make every artist feel capable and hardworking. Even the staff worked diligently for her.

In other companies, what might have been a mediocre person once in Starlight Entertainment could blossom into a bright and vibrant flower. How could people not envy that?

But only those working in Starlight knew that it was because Sheng Quan gave them water and nutrients that they could bloom without reservation.

Just like now, almost every person present had a loyalty level exceeding eighty.

Jiang Zhen’s favorability had also exceeded eighty-one.

After a long arrangement, Sheng Quan finally reaped a huge reward.

The feedback from the system funds, amounting to several hundred million, wasn’t the most significant. The most substantial feedback was on box office revenue. In this world, which was inherently highly entertaining, she didn’t feel it deeply when investing in “Life’s Road.” Still, after the success of “Cultivator,” she could clearly feel it.

With universal entertainment, there were definitely more paying audiences than in her previous life.

As of today, the box office for “Cultivator” had exceeded seven billion, and its subsequent earnings continued to flow in.

Although the profit-sharing at the box office hadn’t started yet, the funds from the system feedback had already arrived.

Moreover, the most crucial thing was that Xu Man and Jiang Zhen had extended her lifespan to three years.

This was originally a limitation to make the host work hard to complete sponsorship tasks, and now it is almost nonexistent.

The first thing Sheng Quan did was purchase a property in the country. Living in this gorgeous estate in A-country was undoubtedly comfortable, but she felt it was more suitable for vacations.

Most of the time, Sheng Dong preferred to stay in the country.

Although most of the funds, after the box office was shared, would be used for company investments, she always had money to spend. Now, in the profit-making period, even though she constantly needed to invest, there would be a continuous flow of funds returning. In other words, after more than a year, Sheng Quan finally wasn’t short of money!

The meaning of “money is not an issue for this” is that she can buy various things and only satisfy her own small hobbies and aesthetics.

Whether others like to enjoy Sheng Quan or not, she does enjoy it.

Before crossing, Sheng Quan had just passed her thirty-first birthday not long ago. At that time, she was doing quite well among her peers.

Although crossing made her 23 years old, her real 23 years old was actually lived in a difficult way.

Like most girls in their early twenties, just after graduation, she had to rush to find a job, adapt to the transition from school to society, deal with renting, overtime, commuting, play with her phone in the crowded subway, and try to give herself some fun.

Every day was exhausting, and the rent alone was a huge burden. Not to mention having her own pigeonhole in the fast-paced big city, the confusion and anxiety of young people were vividly expressed at this age.

She studied for a long time before learning how to love herself.

But looking back now, Sheng Quan is grateful for her past.

Without experiencing those painful learning experiences and without meeting various people, she might not be able to handle the large sum of money the system gave her. She might just spend it all and live her life chasing after increasing her lifespan.

And now, at the age of 23, Sheng Quan seems to be making up for her past self.

She goes to various stores and happily buys things without looking at the prices.

If she likes a piece of clothing, she buys it immediately. In the glass shoe cabinet, there are pairs of incredibly beautiful shoes, and the jewelry she likes can be worn around her neck the same day.

Sheng Quan cherishes everything she has now.

She is still very busy.