Chapter 107 is a stepping stone
Bian Yue also smiled and looked at Yao Yimin leisurely, "Ms. Yao is more elegant than I thought. She is stunningly beautiful."

Yao Yimin chuckled.

She threw the script on the table and spoke again, without the politeness she had when Wang Dan'an was present. "Boss Bian, you can see that you have invested a lot of money in this project. Shi An'an's matter has been delayed for so long, I'm afraid the cost has skyrocketed, right?"

Bian Yue smiled: "I believe this project is profitable."

"Boss Bian cooperated with Boss Wang to let me play the female lead and lowered my salary to reduce costs. It was profitable." Yao Yimin smiled, but the sarcasm in her words was sharp. "Boss Bian is the best businessman I have ever met."

Bian Yue guessed that there was another hidden story behind this matter, but she didn't expect Wang Dan'an to be so insidious.

"The remuneration agreed upon between you and Wang Dan'an was not made clear to me. In fact, Wang Dan'an gave you to me almost for free."

These harsh words made Yao Yimin's expression even stiffer. Her eyes were red, and she looked at Bian Yue unwillingly: "Boss Bian is a rich girl. She invested in projects and started a company just to kill time, but I value my job very much!"

Anny, who was sitting on the sidelines, couldn't stand it anymore and retorted, "You signed an unequal treaty with Wang Dan'an, what does that have to do with President Bian?"

Bian Yue raised her hand to stop Anny from continuing. She made a cup of tea for Yao Yimin and said softly, "Ms. Yao, I also value my work very much, and it is definitely not a job for fun. I just want to know, if you are unwilling, why did you sign this project?"

"Do you think I have a choice?" Yao Yimin looked at Bian Yue with amusement, her voice trembling, "Wang Dan'an holds my fifteen-year contract. If I don't listen to him, he can make me famous or put me on ice! Mr. Bian, I have no choice!"

Bian Yue nodded and said calmly: "So, you think that "The Beauty of the Golden Age" is just a rubbish project, at best a big production of ancient idol drama, not worthy of your status as a movie queen?"

Yao Yimin was stunned and said nothing, but there was no doubt that Bian Yue's words touched her heart.

The expression on her face betrayed her thoughts.

Bian Yue glanced at him, then lowered her eyes to pour tea for Yao Yimin. Her voice was gentle and calm. "Since you don't want to, I can not force you. Now Honey doesn't have to cooperate with Hongshan. I can even reject Wang Dan'an for you."

Yao Yimin gritted her teeth, obviously wary of Bian Yue's words. Her voice was stiff, nervous, and slightly tense: "Are you telling me this to paralyze me?"

"I'm just speaking from my heart, Miss Yao. I don't like being forced." Bian Yue paused and said, "But before that, can you go with me to the crew to at least feel the atmosphere? I always feel that there is no distinction between high and low literary works, and there is no saying that movies and TV series are more high-end."

"So, let's go and take a look at the scene. There are only two possible outcomes. First, if 'The Beauty of the Golden Age' really doesn't meet your standards, our cooperation will be invalidated. I will personally go and talk to Wang Dan'an and guarantee that your future will not be affected. Second, if this crew has indeed changed your mind, then I hope you can stay."

Yao Yimin didn't expect that Bian Yue could be so sincere.

When I saw her negotiating with Wang Dan'an just now, I thought she was a spoiled young lady who couldn't tolerate any injustice. But now I see that she is relaxed and tense in a very methodical manner.

Yao Yimin pulled the corners of her lips, her voice tense, "No matter how I change my mind, it can't change the fact that my interests have been damaged."

"Of course," Bian Yue agreed with Yao Yimin without hesitation, "but as far as I know, you haven't joined the crew since you won the Best Actress award, right? I know your fans are very loyal, but they can't stand long-term silence. Miss Yao, you should admit that ancient idol dramas are a powerful tool for attracting fans."

"I admit it." Yao Yimin's expression relaxed.

Bian Yue continued, "As for the loss of interests, I can't control Miss Yao's salary, but I can sign another contract with you. As long as you act in it, I am willing to give you 10% of the net profit of "The Beauty of the Golden Age"."

Yao Yimin was stunned. "What did you say?"

"10%, this number is my limit." Bian Yue said calmly: "Now, Ms. Yao, are you willing to give me and the crew a chance?"

Yao Yimin had never expected Bian Yue to make concessions, let alone give her the right to choose.

But Bian Yue really gave it all. Yao Yimin took the script back from the table. She looked at Bian Yue with a serious expression, examined her for a long time, and finally whispered: "Okay, I'll trust you this time."

Anny was standing aside, completely stunned.

It was not until Bian Yue got into the car that he asked in disbelief, "Boss Bian, why did you give Yao Yimin such good conditions?"

Bian Yue closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, saying calmly, "Because Yao Yimin is my stepping stone."

"A stepping stone?" Anny was puzzled.

"There are many actors in the industry who are like Yao Yimin, who have works that are talked about and awards, but are still exploited by their bosses. What I want to do is to bring them all together and make them my helpers."

Anny's expression was slightly complicated, and her voice was full of emotion: "Boss Bian, why do I feel that you are different this time when you come back?"

"Is it so obvious?" Bian Yue was stunned and slowly opened his eyes.

"Yes." Anny nodded, serious, "You would never say such a thing before."

“Maybe it’s because I have some feelings.”

The moment she got the inheritance, Bian Yue had a feeling of unreality. It was as if she realized for the first time that she was the heir of the Bian family.

What she held in her hands was not only the inheritance of the Bian family, but also all the hopes of the Bian family.

Of course, she could live her life freely, but this kind of freedom was not what Bian Yue wanted.

Bian Yue smiled, looked at Anny, and said softly: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Have a good rest. We still have a lot to do tonight."

Anny pulled over a thin blanket and said, "Boss Bian, I'll take a rest first."

Bian Yue nodded, saw Anny close his eyes, and took the phone beside him.

Bian Yue sent a text message to Shen Jinci, saying that she had something urgent to do and would not be going home tonight.

Shen Jinci asked Bian Yue for her address and said he would pick her up after get off work.

"Mr. Shen, isn't this too much of a fuss?" Bian Yue replied with a smile.

And Shen Jinci said, it is true.

After a pause, he said, but this is to pick up Mrs. Shen, so it's just right.

Bian Yue herself didn't even know how deep the smile on her face was.

It was not until the car passed through the tunnel and the windows darkened that Bian Yue saw her own smiling face on the window.

She was a little dazed for a moment, and raised her hand slightly to touch her face.

It turns out that being loved really can make people smile. Bian Yue thought so.