QTIMP -Chapter 176 Character Persona – Overachiever (Part 8)

When Wu Ying first saw her writing this kind of novel, she even teased her, asking if her emotional wounds were too severe. But later, she got so hooked that she kept urging for updates. As soon as the novel passed the halfway point, she immediately organized a team to prepare for filming.

That level of enthusiasm was like she’d been injected with adrenaline.

“President Si.”

Seeing another boss present made the group a bit nervous.

Si Qiu nodded, then sized them up. Their appearances were decent, and since they had already signed under her company, she naturally wouldn’t keep a cold face anymore.

Her expression softened as she said, “Thanks for going through all this trouble today. I’ll treat everyone to afternoon tea later. From here on, focus on filming properly. As long as you don’t cross any lines, the company will stand behind you.”

No one expected her to be so easy to talk to. She looked young and approachable, and the tension immediately eased, though some shyness remained.

After smiling and expressing their thanks, the group headed straight to the villa where Si Qiu was currently staying.

The housekeeper had already been notified on the way. By the time they arrived, Song Huaiyi had everything prepared, so they only needed to do some simple setup before filming could begin.

Because of her status as Mrs. Tang, this small production crew had drawn quite a bit of attention. As she brought the crew back to the villa for filming, Gu Qu called Tang Chaoyun.

“Brother Tang, I heard that woman is trying to save money by pulling the entire crew to her own villa to shoot.”

Tang Chaoyun let out a silent sigh. “Mm.”

“I also heard the entire production only has a budget of one million. How is that any different from playing house? Brother Tang, I think you should persuade sister-in-law to stop while she can. Otherwise, she’ll keep pouring more money into it. Don’t let her burn through what little private savings she has—won’t you end up cleaning up the mess in the end?”

“Gu Qu, mind your own business. No matter what, she is the mother of my child.” With just that sentence, Tang Chaoyun hung up.

Only now did he realize he had gone too far before, causing Si Qiu to lose face within their social circle, which was why things had escalated so badly.

But as he said, he had no intention of divorcing. Si Qiu was still the mother of his only son. To trample on her dignity was the same as trampling on the Tang family’s dignity.

That was why he had said that—if only to defend her.

The short drama’s filming progressed quickly. With the villa, luxury cars, and other props all readily available, their costs were reduced even further—altogether, it came to less than 600,000.

By the time the novel was completed, the short drama had also finished filming. Next came editing and contacting platforms for release.

On the homepage of the Yinfu video platform, users were seeing this kind of short drama for the first time. Each episode was only ten minutes long, with a tight plot and strong dramatic tension.

The actors were good-looking, and their acting was solid.

The props were high-quality as well—after all, they were provided by Si Qiu. From villas and cars to decorative accessories, everything was genuine luxury.

Combined with the existing fanbase from the novel, it exploded across the internet within just a few days.

Following Si Qiu’s instructions, Wu Ying had the company produce secondary-edited clips as well. It could be said that the Yinfu platform and the drama boosted each other’s success.

The moment the data came in, the entire office erupted in cheers.

“Sister Ying, we made it! We really made it big—one hundred million, a full one hundred million!”

For a brief second, the office fell silent at the number—then immediately burst into even louder celebration.

The current staff structure in the company included a few people that Wu Ying had poached from her previous company, while the rest were all newly recruited.

This group was young and energetic, not bound by too many rigid rules. When Si Qiu proposed filming short dramas, she held a video meeting where various bonus systems were established on the spot.

Having once been an employee herself, she understood that empty promises meant nothing nowadays. As long as rewards were directly tied to real money, that was what truly mattered.

If their efforts brought tangible returns, they would push themselves to the limit to complete any task.

So the explosive success of the short drama was also proof of their doubled bonuses. This kind of joy came from deep within—uncontrollable and genuine.

As Si Qiu pushed open the office door and stepped out, she was immediately pulled into a tight embrace by Wu Ying.

Crying as she spoke, Wu Ying clung to her, tears falling in streams. “Waaah… when I quit my job and said I wanted to start an entertainment company with you, my dad pointed at my nose and scolded me. He said I abandoned law to jump into the filthy waters of the entertainment industry. When I tried to form a legal team, he even spread the word in legal circles, making sure no one would work with me.”

She lifted her tearful face to look at Si Qiu. “I just thought… you were already having such a hard time, yet you still took out money to start a company with me. No matter what, I couldn’t let us fail. So I went to beg my senior brother for help. On top of renting office space, money was flowing out like water—I was terrified. I was afraid the employees would be disappointed in me. When you suggested making short dramas, I honestly didn’t have much faith in it. But you’re my best friend! You fulfilled my dream—how could I not support yours? Waaah… who would’ve thought that a short drama with just a few hundred thousand in investment could earn a hundred million in a single week? Qiuqiu, how are you this amazing? That jerk really held you back.”

Si Qiu helped her sit down on the sofa across from the desk and wiped her tears with a tissue. “Alright, alright—this is just the beginning. Isn’t the second one almost finished filming? You’re going to be busy next. We need to seize part of the market before others catch on. Otherwise, they’ll swarm in like sharks smelling blood.”

Wu Ying took the tissue and wiped her face hard. “They’ve already started circling. I heard Xinghui Entertainment has also bought novel rights and is already filming. Good thing we listened to your earlier advice—we’ve already secured several really good novel copyrights. Hmph, otherwise we’d just be making wedding dresses for others. Those big entertainment companies wouldn’t even leave us a drop of soup.”

“Since we’ve made money, don’t be stingy. Distribute all the bonuses that should be given. I’ll treat everyone to afternoon tea today—to thank you all for your support over the past month. And let’s wish our Yunqi Company continued prosperity.”

“Thank you, boss! Wishing Yunqi Company great success!”

Si Qiu patted Wu Ying on the shoulder. “You, me, and Dong Xinyuan—let’s go celebrate.”

“How are we celebrating? Should I make arrangements?”

Si Qiu tossed the tissue into the trash. “I’ve already arranged everything. Finish handling company matters, then we’ll leave. First, we’ll get our nails done, then go eat. After dinner, we’ll head to a bar.”

“Sister Wu, if you’re in a hurry, you can leave with Sister Qiu now. We promise we’ll finish the work properly,” Xiao Yuan, her assistant, said with a grin as she leaned over.

Wu Ying shot her a glare. “Don’t worry, I won’t delay your time off. I’ll stay and finalize your bonus approvals so you can get them early and celebrate properly!”

“Long live Sister Wu! Long live Sister Qiu!”