Becoming a Billionaire after Divorce

But now the system is giving out a lot of experience points. If I just grind a little, getting one billion doesn't seem that hard, does it?

Thinking this, he nodded with feigned resignation. "Who else but you would I be so optimistic about? If it were anyone else, I would've told them to piss off long ago."

Hearing Sun Dasheng's tone, Sun Dacheng's eyes lit up, as he clearly got the hint. "Heh heh... That's right. If I didn't truly believe that Director Sun valued talent, I wouldn't dare be so brazen with you."

"So you're aware that you were spouting nonsense, huh?" Sun Dasheng grumbled, picking up the proposal from the desk and swiftly signing his name.

"Take this signature and go get the money from finance." He tossed the document to his cousin. Sun Dacheng carefully caught it, cradling it in his arms as if it were his most priceless treasure. "Why is it still disbursed in installments?" he asked with surprise, glancing at the approval notes.

"What, you wanted the whole billion all at once?" Sun Dasheng felt like giving him a couple of punches. It was good enough that he got the money at all, yet here he was, still fussing.

"Of course not! I was just asking. I was afraid finance wouldn't give me the full amount, even with your signature."

"Heh... you expect me to believe that? If you have an issue with it, give the document back. I'll sign a new one for you."

"Heh heh... No need! This one is great," Sun Dacheng quickly backpedaled, realizing this precious document was likely a one-way ticket out of his cousin's hands. He clutched the file and made a hasty retreat.

An investment of one billion is no small sum, even in today's entertainment industry, where investments of several hundred million are common. After all, those large investments are typically for major film and television productions. Sun Dacheng understood his own strengths and weaknesses; he had never considered investing in big-budget movies or dramas. He knew that if he dared to, the industry sharks would eat him alive and pick his bones clean.

His primary focus was now on web series. Both online dramas and web movies were promising avenues. His thinking was simple: although short-form dramas provided a steady stream of income, the company needed to venture into deeper waters to grow further. Even if he failed, it was a necessary path. Otherwise, they would always be an unpopular Karami, on the fringes of the entertainment industry.

One billion was more than enough to make a name for his company in this field. The name Xingdian Media was destined to become famous throughout the entertainment world.

Alright, that was his slightly juvenile fantasy. But with his cousin's support, this ambition no longer felt like a castle in the air or the moon's reflection in water.

With this irritating little imp of a cousin to deal with, Sun Dasheng could no longer afford to be idle. Throughout the sweltering month of June, he did only one thing: grind for experience points, grind for experience points, and still frickin' grind for experience points.

After working himself to the bone, he managed to obtain a total of 18,000 experience points from various supporting roles and company investments, equivalent to 1.296 billion in investment funds.

PHEW!

Sun Dasheng sat back in his executive chair, contentedly lit a cigarette, and made a call.

"Da Cheng, how many of your web series have started filming?"

A complaining voice erupted from the phone. "Bro! My dearest brother, where is the one billion you promised me last month? I haven't seen a single cent, yet you have the nerve to ask me how many projects I've launched? I'm using all the company's current profits just to film, and that's only enough to start three series at the same time. The other dozen or so from the proposal I showed you are still gathering dust!"

Sun Dasheng held the phone away from his ear; the voice was piercing. He chuckled, sensing the deep-seated resentment. It was understandable. Anyone would be in a foul mood after being stood up for a month.

"Go find Sister Wang in finance and have her arrange it for you."

At his cousin's words, the tirade on the other end came to an abrupt halt, replaced by a tone of surprise and excitement.

"Director Sun, you mean...?"

"Yeah. The fund transfer got held up at the bank for a while, so it was a bit slow. Sorry to keep you waiting. You don't hold it against me, do you?"

Sun Dacheng's tone changed completely as he immediately denied it. "Director Sun, what are you talking about? 'Kept me waiting'? You give me too much credit! You approved the funds a long time ago. If the bank was slow, that's certainly not your fault. How could I possibly blame you? You've completely misunderstood me."

"If you still don't believe me, I'll get on my knees for you right here, Director Sun."

Listening to his shameless groveling, Sun Dasheng found it rather amusing. But he understood. Without that thick skin, his cousin wouldn't have achieved such remarkable results. It was said that he relied solely on his glib tongue and shameless tenacity. After repeated, persistent requests, he had actually managed to persuade several first and second-tier stars to join his projects.

"Alright, stop trying to gross me out. The money has been arranged. Now you'd better do a beautiful job for me. If anything goes wrong, you're the only one I'm holding responsible."

"Don't worry, Director Sun! As long as the money is in place, you can leave the rest to me. I'll immediately launch three major web movie projects. I guarantee they'll fill your coffers to the brim."

At this, he suddenly lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Director Sun, do you have time to drop by Hengdian? I've prepared a little surprise for you."

"Oh? What kind of surprise?" Sun Dasheng asked.

"Hey, it's better if you don't ask. If you already knew, it wouldn't be a surprise, would it?"

Fair enough.

Sun Dasheng nodded. "I happen to be free this afternoon. I can probably get there around six or seven tonight."

"Excellent! I'll be waiting to welcome you."

After hanging up the phone, Sun Dasheng called Da Yong.

"Da Yong, get the car ready. We're heading to Hengdian."

"Roger that!"

...

「Hengdian」

「A five-star hotel.」

「The Presidential Suite.」

Sun Dasheng pulled up his pants, stood by the bed, and lit a cigarette. Looking at the sweat-drenched star on the mattress, he nonchalantly exhaled a smoke ring. "You were once a top actress born in the 90s, and now you've fallen to sleeping with clients?"