Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group
Chapter 58 - 58 58 Loan

58: Chapter 58: Loan 58: Chapter 58: Loan Coming back from the restaurant, Ye Chen drove Su Wanyi home.

“Ye Chen, thank you.”

“No problem, why are we being so formal?”

“Ye Chen, what do you think of me?” Su Wanyi asked.

“You’re beautiful, smart, and kind, really great,” Ye Chen thought for a moment and said.

“Well, for all those compliments, I’ll give you a five-star review.” Su Wanyi smiled.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for receiving a five-star review, activating the second star (2/5), reward: reasoning +9999.]

Reasoning +9999?

Another skill!

In the evening, Ye Chen went home and received a call from Zhou Susu.

“Ye Chen, it’s thanks to you for the case last time.

Let me treat you to dinner after work tomorrow.”

“Alright, see you tomorrow then.”

Ye Chen hung up the phone.

The next morning, Ye Chen continued to go filming.

However, Ye Chen noticed that Master Ye was not quite himself today.

Several times he spotted flaws during shooting that Master Ye failed to notice.

Ye Chen frowned.

“Master Ye, what’s wrong?”

“I’m fine.”

Ye Chen knew Master Ye’s personality; he was extremely strict about each scene filmed.

If nothing had happened, Master Ye wouldn’t be in this state.

Ye Chen found Yu Yu: “Do you know what’s going on with Master Ye?”

Yu Yu sighed: “Master Ye originally didn’t want me to say anything, but there’s a problem with our film.”

“What kind of problem?” Ye Chen asked.

Yu Yu said: “I just happened to hear from a friend, the producers want to replace you and let a fresh face take your role, but Master Ye refused, so the producers withdrew their funding.”

“I see.” Ye Chen frowned upon hearing this.

“But don’t worry, I heard Master Ye is selling his villa, rest assured this film will finish shooting.”

Ye Chen nodded, saying nothing.

Nowadays, producers only see traffic, which is why there are so many sensational dramas and lousy films screening.

In terms of film quality, Master Ye has absolutely no tolerance for mediocrity.

That’s why he rejected the producers’ proposition to swap actors.

Because Ye Chen is the best choice for the main role.

Ye Chen went to Master Ye’s director room.

Seeing Master Ye preparing to go out.

“Master Ye, where are you heading?

Ride with me,” Ye Chen said with a smile.

“I’m going to the bank, you can come with me,” Master Ye said.

Ye Chen drove out of Hengdian just to see several police cars rushing there.

Among the police cars, he spotted Zhou Susu.

Could something have happened in Hengdian?

Ye Chen refocused and said to Master Ye: “Master Ye, did some trouble arise in filming?”

Master Ye sat in the back seat, closed his eyes, and said: “Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, the film will definitely be completed.”

“Hmm, Master Ye, thank you.”

Ye Chen was genuinely grateful to Master Ye.

After all, Master Ye would rather have investors withdraw funds and use his house as collateral just to make sure Ye Chen would be the lead in the film.

This dedication truly touched Ye Chen.

Ye Chen and Master Ye arrived at the bank.

A general manager at the bank met Master Ye in his office.

“Master Ye, it’s an honor to meet you.”

Master Ye smiled: “Manager Zhang, about the loan I mentioned on the phone, can it be handled today?”

“Sorry Master Ye, we’ve had a meeting and I’m afraid it’s not possible,” Manager Zhang said with a dry laugh.

“Why not?

I’ve already offered my house as collateral, how could it still not work?” Master Ye said, somewhat agitated.

“We’ve assessed your film, and the lead role is an unknown minor character.

With such a figure, we cannot guarantee the box office performance.”

“I’ve shot many films using newcomers, and didn’t they all explode?” Master Ye said angrily.

“Master Ye, personally I like your films, but you are old now, and this era isn’t the same as it once was,” Manager Zhang said coldly.

“That’s bull!

Even if Master Ye no longer acts, his foundation remains, he guarantees box office!” Ye Chen couldn’t stand it anymore and said.

Master Ye was his idol as a child, and now he admires Master Ye’s dedication to film even more, so he wouldn’t allow anyone to mock Master Ye.

“Who are you?

Do you even have a place here to speak?”

Master Ye’s face shifted slightly: “Little Chen, don’t get worked up, let’s talk things over slowly.”

Manager Zhang looked at Ye Chen disdainfully: “Master Ye, since your attitude is like this, there’s no need to negotiate anymore.

If it were ten years ago, getting a loan would be easy for you, but now…

I’m sorry.”

After hearing this, Master Ye also looked somewhat grim.

His face twitched slightly.

Once, he guaranteed box office returns, and his films would undoubtedly be successful.

Later, he focused on directing, and indeed shot several successful movies.

But in the past two years, he indeed had two films back-to-back underperform.

Precisely because of this, he was determined; this film had to succeed.

But if the loan couldn’t be secured, filming would have to stop.

Master Ye’s eyes carried a hint of disappointment and helplessness.

“Forget it, Little Chen, I’ll think of a way to sell the house.

This film must be made,” Master Ye sighed.

Actually, Ye Chen could finance the film himself, but he wanted to stand up for Master Ye.

“Who’s the top leader here?” Ye Chen said calmly.

Manager Zhang said: “I’m the person in charge here, do you have anything more?

If not, please leave, I’m very busy.”

Ye Chen glanced at the badge on Manager Zhang’s clothes and said lightly: “Aren’t you just the deputy manager?

Have your general manager come see me, you’re not qualified.”

“You…” Manager Zhang suddenly laughed.

“Kid, don’t think you’re impressive because you’ve shot a few scenes.

Don’t you know even big directors and stars have to be proper in front of me?” Manager Zhang said arrogantly.

“Really?” Ye Chen smiled mischievously.

“Tell your general manager, I’m the guarantor for this film.

My name is Ye Chen!”

“Ye Chen?” Manager Zhang was taken aback and then laughed loudly.

“So you’re the lead actor, huh?

Let me tell you, if you were a traffic star, this loan might be granted.

But because it’s you, the whole film can’t be shot, you want to be the guarantor, what qualification do you have?” Manager Zhang said coldly.

Master Ye pulled Ye Chen: “Little Chen, enough, let’s think of another way.”

After all, Master Ye understood banks were like masters, offending them surely wouldn’t yield good results.

Ye Chen, however, said: “Master Ye, rest assured, I will definitely secure this loan.”

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Manager Zhang was dismissive.

He was in charge of loans; without his approval, obtaining a loan required the general manager’s intervention.

And based on Ye Chen’s attitude, Manager Zhang already decided he wouldn’t grant them a loan no matter who intervened.

Then, Ye Chen dialed a number: “Is that President Li?”

“President Ye, hello, what can I do for you?” A respectful voice came over the phone.

Ye Chen had previously acquired 35% of Hua Country Bank’s shares, becoming a major shareholder of the bank.

Even Ye Chen’s one word could directly dismiss his managerial position, so he dared not be disrespectful.

“President Li, you have quite an influence.

Your deputy manager says I seem to lack the qualification to see you.”