Chapter 811 - Jin Chonglin’s Two Requests Part II
"Liwei created a film production company called LX Productions which he used to help fund the indie movie 'Strong Yet Broken'," Iris said. "You might have heard of that film. It won two awards at the Sommet International Film Festival in France."
Jin Chonglin rolled his eyes. Of course, he knew that film! "Strong Yet Broken" brought pride and honour to their country when it won two awards at the highly prestigious Sommet International Film Festival.
First was for Best Soundtrack which Iris won. The second was for Best Actress which the talented Yin Meixing won. The two women's status in the showbiz industry ascended many levels in an instant after their wins. But more than winning the awards, the film itself was an unexpected masterpiece in its own right.
All these thoughts played in Jin Chonglin's mind but he didn't say them out loud and waited for Iris to finish speaking first.
"Although I'm still far from reaching Brother Chonglin's level, I also have the exact same thought as you," she said. "I plan on being my own boss in showbiz after I reach a certain level. Since Liwei already created LX Productions, I plan on converting it into my very own entertainment management company in the future. I estimate that it will take me a few years to accomplish this because I don't have enough experience and connections in the showbiz industry yet."
Jin Chonglin was now in full business mode. He turned pensive while listening to her explanation.
Iris continued, "But if Brother Chonglin is onboard, we can fast forward my plan and work on it as soon as possible. As a superstar, you have vast experience and connections in the industry that I don't have yet. You'll be in charge of that aspect of the company while I'll be in charge of the business side. I'm confident in my business skills at least even though I don't have your showbiz experience and connections. With the two of us partnering together, I'm sure that we can cover all corners with our own specialties. We aren't lacking in funding either. And most importantly, we'll always have Liwei's backing since he'll be my husband soon and he's your brother as well. In short, we can consider this company a family company. What do you think about my idea, Brother Chonglin?"
Jin Chonglin thought about it for a few moments. "I want to know what Big Bro thinks about this idea first, especially since you mentioned that LX Productions is his company."
"I created LX Productions for the sole purpose of supporting Xiulan's showbiz projects in whatever capacity that she needs," Jin Liwei replied. "If she wants to convert it into something else, I'm fine with it."
"What about the ownership?" Jin Chonglin asked next. "If I decide to jump onboard, will we split the ownership between the three of us? So will it be one-third each?"
"No, it'll be a 50/50 split," Jin Liwei said.
Jin Chonglin frowned. "What do you mean? You'll give your full share of ownership to Sister Xiulan?"
"No, I'll still be part owner because your sister-in-law wants my name on the company to add more weight to it. Just consider Xiulan and I as one entity because our respective wealth will be combined together when we officially marry. My wife and I will own 50% of the company while you'll own the other half. It's as simple as that."
"What?!" Jin Chonglin was shocked.
Lin Dong and the assistants also had their jaws falling down in shock. By this time, Jin Chonglin had already set the call on speakerphone because he also wanted his manager and assistants to hear this important conversation. He trusted his loyal team to support him in any career decisions he planned to make.
"Don't tell me that the two of you didn't sign a prenup," Jin Chonglin said in disbelief.
"Of course, we signed a prenup." It was Iris who replied this time.
"You did? And yet you're still combining your wealth together? Are you two insane?" Jin Chonglin was aghast at their decision.
He couldn't imagine himself marrying without signing a clear-cut prenup, even if he loved the woman. As someone who was born into wealth and worked in showbiz at the same time, it was already ingrained into him that prenup was a must before marriage.
For him, a prenuptial agreement was something he needed to protect his own wealth and properties against a vengeful ex-wife if his future marriage deteriorated in some way.
But what kind of prenup still combined all the wife and husband's wealth together? A useless and stupid one! This was what Jin Chonglin thought.
Iris harrumphed. "Why are you acting like that, Brother Chonglin? Are you looking down on me?! Do you think that I'm only marrying your brother because of his money?! Listen to me, Mr. Jin Chonglin! I have my own money and I don't need your brother's wealth! How dare you look down on me like this?!"
"Calm down, love," Jin Liwei was heard murmuring in a soothing tone.
Iris, however, had become too agitated and continued her tirade against Jin Chonglin. "Are you also one of those people who think that Liwei and I will separate?! Well, here's my word to judgmental people like you! You can shove your ignorant opinion up your—umph!
Jin Chonglin was already regretting his instinctive reaction upon hearing about the couple's unusual prenup agreement. He didn't want Iris to become angry at him and accuse him of looking down on her. He wanted to apologize to her but she wouldn't give him a chance to interrupt her angry speech. Then she suddenly stopped speaking mid-sentence.
"Hm?"
Jin Chonglin looked at the phone screen to make sure that the call was still active. It was. Why did the line go silent then?
Before he could say hello, he heard a soft moan followed by some other lewd sounds. He stiffened and looked at the phone in disbelief. What the hell were they doing? Seriously?