Chapter 345: Encounter with a Beauty Backstage_3
"If Link asked you to be his girlfriend, or even more seriously, to do... that sort of thing with him, would you refuse?" Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire
"Of course, I'm not some random girl."
Chris Liu confidently patted her chest.
Shuchang gave her a helpless look. Around other boys, Feifei acted cool and distant, sparing even a smile as though it were charity, but in front of Link, she was like a little fangirl. Shuchang felt that if Link really had any ulterior motives, Feifei probably wouldn't last a few seconds.
"Chris, Jennie, sorry to keep you waiting."
Link put down his pen and handed over the hundred or so cards he had just finished writing to his assistant.
"It's no problem."
Chris Liu replied, pulling Shuchang aside to whisper,
"Don't worry, Link is really not a bad guy. I've known him since 2008. He's an athlete; he doesn't smoke, drink excessively, or do drugs, and he rarely goes to bars. His lifestyle is very healthy. Plus, with the two of us together, even if he did try to take liberties with me, you could help push him away."
Shuchang thought about it and felt that it seemed to be the case.
From the news, aside from being a bit of a playboy, Link didn't have any other issues and was actually a major philanthropist, donating over ten million US dollars each year, which is about 100 million in Huaxia currency. It was staggering.
Such a high-profile person wasn't likely to use force against a young girl like Feifei.
Additionally, with herself watching over them, if anything unexpected happened, she could help out.
"Okay, we're just going out with Link to stroll around and have some late-night snacks. After eating, we'll go back to the hotel to sleep, all right?"
"Deal, let's go!"
Chris Liu, pulling her best friend Shuchang, walked over.
Link was also done with his tasks.
He finished arranging other work, changed into a casual tracksuit, donned a cap, and together with Chris Liu and Jennie Shu, left the Shenchuan Stadium discreetly in a prepared car.
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Arriving at Shenchuan City's Pearl River Commercial Street, the trio stepped out of the car and strolled down the long pedestrian street, chatting as they walked.
The street was crowded, with excellent security, and was brilliantly lit up, bustling with activity.
Upon encountering a snack shop, they stopped to buy some local delicacies: beef balls, double-skin milk, spicy crawfish, ginger vinegar eggs, and so on.
However, due to concerns about stomach issues, Link didn't dare to eat haphazardly. He had only a serving of fresh shrimp wontons, holding the snacks and beer at other times, walking between the two and watching them eat.
Link took the opportunity to ask Chris Liu about her career developments over the past two years.
Chris Liu said it hadn't been going well. She had been blacklisted for two years and hadn't filmed much, spending most of her time attending classes at school.
In March, she had collaborated with Wang Lihong on a campus romance movie "Love Announcement," which was set to premiere in mid-August. Chris Liu asked if he was available and invited him to the premiere, and Link agreed to attend.
Link asked if she wanted to pursue a career in the United States, mentioning that he owned a film company there which was doing quite well and had some resources at his disposal.
The movie "Scandal Plan," released last month, was produced by his company and had already grossed over a hundred million US dollars worldwide.
Chris Liu and Shuchang, listening, expressed their admiration repeatedly—for a hundred million US dollars converted to Huaxia currency was seven to eight hundred million, and a movie with that box office could rank in the top three domestically.
Shuchang inquired about the investment in the film.
Link explained that the production cost was eight million US dollars, with his company investing five million. They would receive 35% of the North American box office and 10% of the international box office. Warner Bros. Pictures' subsidiary invested three million, and the film was also distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Chris Liu and Shuchang calculated that he could make thirty to forty million US dollars from this movie project, a return on investment of six to eight times, equivalent to two to three hundred million in Huaxia currency.
Chris Liu praised him repeatedly, impressed at how he could earn two or three hundred million from just one movie, and asked him how he managed to be so successful.
Link mentioned that it was nothing special; he had fought in five boxing matches this year, earning 170 million US dollars, which was more than one billion in Huaxia currency.
Chris Liu and Shuchang were so stunned they were speechless, as people usually talked about earning thousands or tens of thousands, while he was counting in billions.
While they were chatting, Wallace called to warn that there were unidentified individuals trailing them, likely paparazzi, and suggested that he get into the car.
Link relayed this to Chris Liu and Shuchang, asking for their opinions.
Chris Liu nodded in agreement, and after a moment's hesitation, Shuchang also got into the car.