After not hearing a response for a long time, Ye Zexi patiently repeated, "Hello?"
Gao Shu instantly snapped back to his senses and hurriedly said, "Hello, Young Master. I'm Gao Shu, Assistant Gao. President Ye asked me to get in touch with you."
Ye Zexi understood and said with a smile, "I see. Assistant Gao, would it be convenient for you to come over now?"
Gao Shu said it was.
Ye Zexi gave him an address.
After arranging a time and place to meet, they hung up. Gao Shu fell into deep doubt.
Was it really... that smooth?
That doubt persisted until they met that evening.
Because of the recording, Ye Zexi could not leave the villa. Fortunately, the Ye Family villa was large enough that there was a meeting room readily available.
When Gao Shu pushed open the meeting room door, he spotted Ye Zexi sitting upright on the sofa at first glance.
He still had that flamboyant pink hair, and under the lights, his skin looked even more porcelain-white. But all of Ye Zexi's former unruliness and brutality had vanished, leaving the young man with nothing but a gentle, jade-like warmth.
Seeing Gao Shu enter, Ye Zexi even gave him a faint smile. "Assistant Gao?"
Gao Shu was a little dazed. Was the person before him really that arrogant, overbearing young master from his memories?
The change was too great. That mild tone practically made him feel flattered.
If not for the fact that those features were unchanged, Gao Shu would have definitely thought he had mistaken him for someone else.
But there was more to shock him.
Not only did Ye Zexi warmly invite Gao Shu to sit down, he even handed him a drink.
Where was the spoiled young master he had been before?
Gao Shu had rushed over as soon as he got the call. In his haste, he truly had not taken a sip of water the whole way.
Looking at the drink in his hand, Gao Shu's opinion of Ye Zexi inexplicably improved a little.
Especially when Ye Zexi looked at him with those lively eyes, filled with trust in him.
To be trusted by such a picky young master meant that the young master truly recognized his abilities, didn't it?
Workaholic Gao Shu felt encouraged. He absolutely would not let the young master down!
He was determined to secure this endorsement!
The materials He Jinyun had given Ye Zexi concerned an endorsement for Bvlgari's ancient-style jewelry collection, which happened to be their new release for the next quarter.
Bvlgari was an international luxury brand. Although Ye Zexi was quite famous, it was not as though he could land this sort of endorsement right after debuting.
No one would believe He Jinyun had not helped behind the scenes.
Ye Zexi had initially only wanted some pocket money, and he did not absolutely have to accept a Bvlgari endorsement. So when he learned that Bvlgari was the brand involved, he hesitated.
But Li Changjian kept saying it was suitable, while He Jinyun kept saying he was a good fit.
That only made Ye Zexi hesitate even more.
Once Assistant Gao arrived, Ye Zexi finally relaxed inwardly.
He had brought Gao Shu a drink because he wanted to hear Gao Shu's opinion. Unexpectedly, just as he was gathering his thoughts to speak, Gao Shu said—
"I heard President Ye mention that the price Best Actor He offered was seven figures to start with? That endorsement fee is far too low."
Ye Zexi: "?"
Gao Shu had clearly entered negotiation mode. He drained the orange juice in his hand in one gulp, then sat across from He Jinyun with a serious expression. "I believe Best Actor He is also aware that Bvlgari has always worked with our company. Let alone an endorsement for one collection, even becoming the overall spokesperson for their products is not beyond our reach."
Ye Zexi was a little dizzy. "Wait..."
A million was still too low? They were already negotiating the price upward?
Gao Shu waved a hand at Ye Zexi, giving him a look that said, Young Master, rest assured, before continuing, "I know Best Actor He sincerely wishes to discuss a collaboration with our young master. But a collaboration should naturally be built on both parties' sincerity, wouldn't you agree?"
The assistant behind He Jinyun's expression changed, but He Jinyun did not show the slightest displeasure. Instead, he smiled and said, "Assistant Gao has a point. What price do you think would be appropriate?"
Gao Shu named a figure.
Ye Zexi: "?"
Even the pay he had received for a forty-episode television drama had not been that high!
Unexpectedly, Gao Shu misunderstood what Ye Zexi meant. "Does Young Master think the price is still too low? Then let's double it again."
Ye Zexi: "?"
In the end, Gao Shu signed this advertisement deal for Ye Zexi at a price so high it was somewhat outrageous.
After signing, Gao Shu even comforted Ye Zexi. "Young Master, the price is a little low, but this is our first advertisement, and it's only one collection. Once Young Master becomes even more famous, our company can give you all its resources. Why care about a mere Bvlgari?"
Ye Zexi's heart trembled slightly. A mere Bvlgari.
Was this how rich people lived?
Of course, Ye Zexi had not forgotten that he himself was one of those rich people.
Unfortunately, before this, Ye Jianbin had kept his happiness button pressed down.
But once he finished filming this advertisement, he would no longer be restrained!
At that thought, Ye Zexi's mood brightened.
He even agreed when He Jinyun asked to add him on WeChat before leaving.
The second friend request was finally approved. He Jinyun lowered his eyes to look at the watermelon-doll profile picture on the screen, and the corner of his lips curved up.
It was only after everyone had left that the assistant complained rather unhappily, "Brother He, the brand only provided so much for the endorsement fee, and you paid the rest out of your own pocket! Aren't they being far too greedy?"
He Jinyun turned off his phone screen and smiled at his assistant. "Then do you know how much I invested in The Famous General?"
The assistant had not been with He Jinyun for long, but she had heard that The Famous General was the first film He Jinyun had written and directed himself.
She shook her head.
He Jinyun looked at her, the smile in his eyes deepening. "A few million in exchange for an actor I like. I think it's worth it."
The money had been paid, so naturally, the person would not be able to run away.