Chapter 1469 "Baby Plan"

"Hahaha..."

A burst of laughter came from the sofa in Zhao Fusheng's home. Fan Baobao, looking at the script Wu Sijie had handed to Zhao Fusheng, was laughing so hard she was rocking back and forth.

"Is it that funny?"

Zhao Fusheng walked over with a teacup, asking with a smile.

He had just gone to answer a phone call, and when he came back, Fan Baobao was already reading the script, and then she burst out laughing like this.

"It's really interesting. Let me tell you, this script is hilarious."

Fan Baobao clutched her stomach and said to Zhao Fusheng, "If I weren't pregnant, I'd want to act in it."

Rolling his eyes, Zhao Fusheng completely ignored her words. She was already going stir-crazy, eager to finish giving birth so she could indulge her acting itch.

She used to hear that good actors had an acting itch, that when they saw a good script they always wanted to try playing a role, and Fan Baobao thought that was just a joke among the veterans.

But now that it was happening to her, Fan Baobao realized that kind of thing really was addictive.

Just like now, she felt she really liked this script and wanted to play a role in it, even if it was just the smallest supporting part, she would be willing.

"Be good. After you give birth, your mother and I will take care of the baby. If you want to act, go ahead," Zhao's mother said as she walked over to Fan Baobao. "But for now, you stay home obediently and don't go anywhere."

Fan Baobao shrank her neck, obediently shut her mouth, and handed the script to Zhao Fusheng, who reached out for it.

She really didn't dare to go against Zhao's mother on this matter. When it came to the baby, Zhao's mother's combat power was explosive. A few days ago, Zhao's father merely suggested that since Ninghai and the capital were similar, Fan Baobao might as well return to Ninghai for prenatal care, and Zhao's mother seized the opportunity to give him a thorough scolding, from education to household registration differences between the capital and Ninghai, rambling on for over half an hour.

Even Zhao Fusheng, who was watching from the sidelines, felt a pang of sympathy for his dad.

Men, being a little cautious isn't something to be ashamed of.

Ahem...

Anyway, that's how Zhao's father comforted his son.

"Mom, don't worry, I'll behave," Fan Baobao quickly conceded, speaking obediently to Zhao's mother.

"Yeah, Mom, rest assured. I've already informed the company," Zhao Fusheng also hurried to appease his mother.

Glaring at her son and daughter-in-law, Zhao's mother turned and went to do other things.

Exchanging a glance with Fan Baobao, they both blinked. Zhao Fusheng said irritably, "You, don't keep talking about acting in front of Mom. She's sensitive about it now."

Fan Baobao nodded: "I know."

Pausing, she wiped the smile off her face and said seriously to Zhao Fusheng, "But this script is really good. I think it has a chance at a decent box office."

"Really?"

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback, then took the script.

The moment he saw the title, he froze.

"Million Dollar Baby"?

Frowning, Zhao Fusheng had the impression he had never seen such a movie.

But after he finished reading the script, the expression on Zhao Fusheng's face became interesting.

The content of the script was not complicated. It mainly told the story of the characters Flip Flop and Hundred Percent, who got involved in a kidnapping case of a baby for three million.

Flip Flop was addicted to gambling, down and out, living in poverty, often humiliated by debtors splashing paint on his door, and despised by his aging father. His sworn partner Hundred Percent was young and romantic, mingling among socialites with ease.

To cover their expenses, Flip Flop and Hundred Percent became the right-hand men of the landlord, specializing in theft. As the saying goes, even thieves have a code. Although Flip Flop, Hundred Percent, and the landlord were habitual thieves, they never engaged in rape, murder, or arson.

Once, Flip Flop and Hundred Percent succeeded in a hospital heist but inadvertently got caught up in a power struggle between two wealthy Hong Kong families, the Hongs and the Lees.

To save a critically ill baby, Flip Flop risked everything despite being in the middle of a theft. Unexpectedly, the baby was saved, but Hong Jianbang, the son of Hong Kong's hidden billionaire from one side of the feud, fell to his death.

Not long after, a thirty-million deal came to Flip Flop, Hundred Percent, and the landlord, all of whom were in a slump. Without time to deliberate, they stole from the Lee family's mansion what the gangster buyer needed.

When Flip Flop and Hundred Percent discovered that the item they had was a cute baby, their brief hesitation ultimately couldn't overcome their desire for the thirty million. On the way to the deal with the gang boss Uncle Seven, the driver Hundred Percent was competitive but ran into trouble during a routine police check. At the critical moment, the Hong family's assassin backfired and helped Flip Flop out.

To prevent the money from slipping away, the landlord took the blame alone and was taken away by the police. Although Flip Flop and Hundred Percent escaped, the two men were at a loss with the cute baby. During police questioning, the landlord accidentally saw the Hong family's thirty-million reward for finding their bloodline and managed to notify Flip Flop and Hundred Percent not to let go easily.

During the days of caring for the baby, the two men made fools of themselves and suffered a lot, but with the help of the mall nursery worker Shufen, they gradually grew fond of the adorable baby.

Meanwhile, the gang boss Uncle Seven, released from the police station, was killed by the Hong patriarch for failing to produce the child. The landlord was found by the Hong family and, tempted by the thirty million, agreed to the deal. After a thrilling car chase for the baby, the landlord received an initial payment of five million.

But when Flip Flop and Hundred Percent reluctantly handed the baby over to the Hong family, the baby's heart-wrenching cry of "Daddy" and pleading look for help awakened their conscience. Risking their own safety, they fought desperately to save him.

To reclaim the baby, who had fallen into the hands of the Hong patriarch and was about to be killed, Flip Flop and Hundred Percent showed a true man's touching love, changing their fate of being despised by society and family.

"I think this movie should be called 'Baby Plan,'" Zhao Fusheng said with a meaningful smile to Fan Baobao.

Fan Baobao didn't understand his meaning and casually said, "I think the original name is fine too, but this film is really likable, isn't it?"

She was analyzing from her perspective as a professional actor.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "That's true."

Although he didn't remember the box office of this movie, in Zhao Fusheng's impression, its box office was definitely not low.

Moreover, in Zhao Fusheng's memory, it seemed this film was originally starred by Jackie Chan and Louis Koo.

"So what do you think? Agree to collaborate?"

Fan Baobao asked Zhao Fusheng casually.

She had already learned about the previous events from Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Yeah, to make money. Since their script is good, we'll use their script."

Zhao Fusheng was always happy to see others help him make money.

Moreover, this was the first cooperation between the two companies, so it naturally had significant meaning.

Although he didn't have much liking for Tycoon Yang himself, Zhao Fusheng had to admit that the man's business acumen was far superior to his own.

One must be willing to acknowledge one's shortcomings—that's a good habit.

Zhao Fusheng didn't think admitting he was inferior to Tycoon Yang in the field of cultural business was shameful. In his view, even if he was not as good, as long as they could cooperate and make money together, he would be successful.

Of course, Zhao Fusheng also knew that the reason Tycoon Yang chose to compromise with him was for the development of his company in the mainland market. If not for profit, why would he swallow his pride?

Now it seemed everyone was friendly and harmonious, but in the end, they were all just putting on an act.

When the day comes that interests truly clash, the speed of turning hostile will be faster than turning a page.