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Chapter 8

In Lisa's eyes, this script idea didn't seem fresh at all; instead, it appeared somewhat outdated.

However, it seemed like the production team knew about her and Jungkook's usual way of getting along, so they deliberately included such a segment to make things difficult for her.

She even suspected that Jungkook had secretly leaked something to the production team.

The weather in Yancheng was in the transition between spring and summer, occasionally experiencing light rain. This kind of weather wasn't suitable for going out, but Jungkook still went out because of a dinner gathering.

In the secluded Ming Water Club, far from the city, several men were holding tea cups and happily conversing.

Among the attendees were several renowned directors who had started their careers in the 1970s and 1980s, and they had achieved great success, winning awards both domestically and internationally. Some had even acquired foreign citizenship, yet they still had a strong preference for the Chinese-style ambiance. They held sandalwood cups, and the tea had a slightly astringent taste, like the imperial tribute tea.

When Jungkook arrived, several people waved at him simultaneously.

"Hey, Chief Yan, you're here? Come and sit down. Taste this tea and see if it's fresh. It was just air-shipped from West Lake."

Jungkook took a seat, his smile gentle and humble, "That's too kind of you. Teacher, just call me 'Jungkook' as you used to."

The man teasing him was Yu Weiguang, who had spotted Jungkook at the school gate all those years ago. That film propelled Jungkook onto the stage for new actors, and to Jungkook, Yu Weiguang was not only the one who discovered him but also a mentor.

Guo Dao, who was beside them, followed up with flattery, "If Mr. Yu can still call you 'Jungkook', the rest of us should respectfully address you as 'Chief Jeon. In the second half of this year, I'll be shooting a film, and if it weren't for Bai Shi Media's investment of two billion, I'd truly be worried about the special effects."

The people here were his seniors -- they were directors and he was an actor. In the past, calling him 'Jungkook' was an affectionate term used by elders towards juniors, as well as a way to differentiate status. However, now Jungkook had become a commodity, and the way they interacted was evidently different from before.

Jungkook humbly responded, "Those are all decisions made by President Bai. I can't take credit for it."

After some back and forth, with enough flattery and empty compliments, they finally started talking about movies.

Guo Dao's words had a hidden motive. He asked, "Jungkook, do you have any free slots in your schedule next year? I have a fantasy martial arts script in my hands, a big IP. If you're interested, I can have someone bring it to you to take a look."

Jungkook asked, "A big IP? Adapted from a novel?"

"Yes, it has been popular online for over a decade. The original work has a large readership and is well-liked by both male and female readers."

Another director chuckled and exposed the truth, "Why beat around the bush? It's just a love story. Nowadays, it's trendy to make movies about that."

Guo Dao sneered and continued, "I heard from Old Yu that you haven't taken romantic roles for a long time. Don't always take those deep and bitter ones. You have so many female fans. At least make a movie that fulfills their desires."

"It's not that I don't want to take them," Jungkook tilted his head, his smile gentle, "It's just that romantic roles aren't my strong suit. I'm afraid I'll ruin this big IP."