?Reading on mobile phone The contract was smoothly signed. Upon seeing that a million and two hundred thousand yuan had been added to her account, the original owner was delighted and left happily. Eighty Electronic Book Though he lost money on this transaction, it felt like a relief—he finally no longer had to keep pouring money into this bottomless pit. After all, even if the company remained idle all year with no revenue, the annual costs for business license reviews, administrative procedures, and fixed taxes alone would amount to a significant sum. Since the company required at least two partners, Qin Feng directly listed Zhou Muzi and Guan Tetsuko as the partners, making the company theirs. Next, Mei Hui would send over a few strong managers and recruit a batch of professionals, and the new company would be officially established. As for the actors, since the lead and the supporting actress had already been finalized, the rest were mostly supporting roles, which could be easily hired directly from Beijng Film Institute—there would be more than enough. As for male actors, it's quite straightforward—given Qin Dashi's current financial strength, not only can he afford secondary stars commanding several million yuan in fees, but even top-tier leading actors demanding several tens of millions can still be hired. The next priority is to secure a suitable script—one that has the potential to launch a star, and all others will be disregarded. After returning to Zhongyuan Province, Mei Hui and Fang Fang have already largely completed the establishment of the film and television company's core team, and specifically set aside two floors in the company's new headquarters building for office use and filming activities such as advertisements or short films, ensuring ample space for both operations and production. Original Ichiro's restaurant is undergoing intensive renovation, and the old man has been working tirelessly, almost every day spending time on the construction site, even when urged by others—he remains committed to personally overseeing many of the key tasks. Qingzi is overjoyed to learn that Qin Feng has established a cultural and media company, and has even listed her as a shareholder. "Feng, to have met you is truly a blessing," Qingzi said softly, lying in his arms. "You've done so much for me. I'll surely work hard from now on and never fall short of your expectations!" Qin the young noble gently stroked her smooth hair and smiled, "This was something I promised you before we returned to the Chinese homeland—of course I'll make it a point. By the way, Si Si has been asking me repeatedly: do you prefer romantic films or action films? After all, this is our very first film since opening the studio, so we must be especially careful." After a moment's thought, Qingzi replied, "Action films, actually. They tend to do better at the box office. Though romantic films often win awards, it's quite tragic when a film wins so many awards yet performs poorly at the box office. You don't need to worry about me—I'm not committed to only romantic films. Action films can certainly work too!" "Really?" Qin the young noble seemed a bit doubtful. The beautiful woman smiled gently, "Of course it's true. As an actress, mastering the ability to embody diverse characters is the most fundamental requirement. In the past, I avoided filming in different genres precisely because I was afraid that once I got involved, I'd become deeply immersed—so deeply that I'd be unable to pull back. You know, the atmosphere in the Sun Country isn't always favorable; many respected actresses eventually find themselves unable to keep up, and thus end up joining the A-V industry!" Qin, the young man, nodded in agreement, saying, "That's reassuring. Since my Qingzi is a well-rounded actress, I have no concerns now. Moreover, before we start filming, it would be beneficial to build her profile. I think it would be a good idea to appoint her as the image ambassador of the Qin Group, working alongside Si-Si to carry the torch forward—after all, she initially only served as a beauty product ambassador and couldn't handle all aspects alone!" "No problem at all," Qingzi enthusiastically agreed. ... Sun Country, the headquarters of the Yamaguchi Group. Kiyokawa Hidetaka's face wasn't looking very good. Since the day the Shadow Ninja passed away, he had hardly smiled. Over forty elite fighters had perished, and the incident involving the armed merchant ships had seriously damaged the Sun Kingdom's reputation worldwide. Though the government had managed to bear the burden with a stiff upper lip, the Yamaguchi Group—being the true owners of the three ships—could hardly remain indifferent. The government hadn't helped for nothing: the Yamaguchi Group would now have to contribute 2 billion yen over the next three years, ostensibly to support the self-defense forces. It was in U.S. dollars, not Sun Kingdom currency. He regretted it deeply. If only he had listened to the Shadow Ninja's advice from the beginning, he could have avoided such a massive loss. The condolence payments for over a hundred people, the three armed merchant ships, and the compensation paid to the government—combined, they totaled no less than 3 billion U.S. dollars, nearly equaling the Yamaguchi Group's entire net income over three years. That meant the next three years would see the group operating on a tight budget, barely making ends meet. At that moment, a middle-aged man in a kimono entered, carefully glanced at the team leader, and said, "Sir, Master Kōga from the Kōga faction has come to visit!" Ikeda Heisuke's brow furrowed. The Yamaguchi faction had little connection with the Kōga faction, and he had no personal ties with Master Kōga either—so why was he here? The man spoke softly, "It's likely related to Qin Feng. It's said that during their mission to protect Munemoto Shun'nan, they suffered a major setback, with Qin Feng being the primary culprit. I believe Master Kōga has come to us to form an alliance!" Alliance. A term that had never appeared in Ikeda Heisuke's vocabulary. He always believed the Yamaguchi faction was the largest and most powerful organization in the country, capable of handling any matter on its own, without needing assistance from others. But now, he no longer thought so. Qin Feng's strength had made him realize the truth: there are mountains beyond mountains, and heavens beyond heavens. The Kaga school is the largest ninja lineage within the Sun Country's ninja organization. If two such organizations can unite, confronting Qin Feng should no longer be a daunting task. By now, the Yamaguchi Group has no choice but to remain resolute—it cannot proactively seek peace with its adversaries. He smoothed out his neatly arranged outer coat and said solemnly, "Please invite the head of the Kaga school. Let's serve tea!" The director stood up and raised his thumb, saying, "Ms. Qingze, you've done an excellent job. That scene just now was a great success. With this pace, we can cut our work time by two-thirds. You're a truly capable actress—and one of the best I've ever worked with!" "Thank you, Director," Qingze replied. Her Chinese has improved significantly, and she now handles everyday conversations with ease. The young noble, who had been watching quietly beside her, walked over and smiled, saying to the production team, "All of you have worked hard. I'll be hosting dinner for everyone tonight—please don't hesitate to join me."