Baby, why did you pee?
When Xu Ning proved his strength, everything fell into place naturally.
The car owner introduced himself; his name was Chen Yi.
Then he began to introduce the film project in detail.
The script was called "Nameless People," and it revolved around a lost old gun, telling a series of absurd stories about a pair of low-budget robbers, a down-and-out security guard, and a physically disabled but tough-talking woman—these "Nameless People."
Xu Ning listened with great interest; although it wasn't professional, it at least sounded very good.
"The film production budget is 50 million yuan, with an additional 10 million for promotion and distribution later."
"Lao Shi and I raised 20 million, leaving a gap of 40 million."
"Of course, 30 million would also work, but if we don't have our own promotion and distribution budget, we'll be completely at the mercy of the distributor."
"Young Master Xu..."
Chen Yi looked at Xu Ning eagerly; although he didn't say it aloud, his desperate desire for Xu Ning's investment was palpable.
Xu Ning fell into a brief contemplation.
40 million?
That's really not much!
He couldn't make it in one night, but two nights would definitely be enough.
Even if he lost every penny, it wouldn't hurt him too much.
And if he really succeeded in making a big profit from a small investment, there was still a chance to make money.
Even if it wasn't as fast as his crazy money-making method, who would complain about having too much money?
Moreover, such an investment, to some extent, also increased his influence.
Why not?
"I'm investing in this project!" After thinking it through, Xu Ning showed a cheerful smile.
Chen Yi was instantly overjoyed, grabbing Xu Ning's hand, crazily excited.
"Thank you, Young Master Xu!"
"Thank you, Young Master Xu!"
"Lao Shi and I will definitely film it well and make the movie perfect!"
"You will absolutely not lose money, I guarantee it!"
He wanted to cry so badly!
To get the project approved and to secure investment, he had already bowed to countless people, visited countless film and television companies, and passed out drunk under countless tables.
But reality was incredibly cruel; each time his humble pleas were met only with righteous rejections from others.
It was too difficult!
His ideals were almost extinguished by reality, but then Xu Ning appeared like a ray of light, illuminating the path ahead.
No nonsense, no unreasonable demands, and no messy affairs.
He invested!
He invested so decisively and cleanly!
At this moment, Xu Ning was practically like God in Chen Yi's heart.
Looking at the Middle-aged Man who was almost in tears, Xu Ning smiled understandingly before comforting him.
"Alright, I'll take you back first!"
"Let's exchange numbers, and we can talk in detail tomorrow when we have time."
"Oh, and investment is investment, but the designated driver fee still needs to be paid!"
Xu Ning said at the end, as if joking.
But in reality, he wasn't joking.
Investing 40 million, as long as the project wasn't a complete failure, he might not even lose 10 million.
But if Chen Yi didn't pay the designated driver fee, Xu Ning would directly lose 10 million!
Chen Yi nodded repeatedly, thinking that Xu Ning was just trying to lighten the mood.
After all, he invested 40 million without batting an eye; why would he care about such a small designated driver fee?
However, it should still be paid; perhaps it would make the Young Master Xu happy.
Upon reaching the destination, Chen Yi gave Xu Ning the only 400 yuan cash he had in the car.
Congratulations to the host for working hard and earning 400 yuan, a hundred-thousand-fold increase rewards 400 million yuan.
Xu Ning was also stunned, not expecting Chen Yi to give him 400 yuan for the designated driver fee.
He hadn't even invested the 40 million yet, and he already broke even!
It was like getting something for nothing!
Even if the movie truly lost every last penny, Xu Ning wouldn't be at a loss!
It was truly outrageous!
Xu Ning happily patted Chen Yi's shoulder, then shook hands and said goodbye.
Although he didn't know if investing in the film industry was a good investment channel, he had room for error, so the pressure wasn't great.
He took a taxi back to Lis Private Kitchen and continued to wait for designated driver orders at the cashier counter.
Not long after, a group of girlfriends settled their bill, and a young woman holding a child came to the cashier counter looking for a designated driver.
The young woman was dressed like a professional, but perhaps because her face was youthful, if not for holding a child, Xu Ning might have thought she had just left campus.
The child in her arms looked to be only a few months old, probably not yet able to walk, so he had to be carried.
He was sucking on a pacifier, his big eyes curiously surveying his surroundings, this new and exciting world.
"Hello, madam, at your service."
Xu Ning greeted her with standard service language, then helped the somewhat inconvenienced young female car owner open the back car door.
She smiled at Xu Ning, then began to play with the baby in her arms.
On this trip, Xu Ning drove very carefully and cautiously.
After all, the child was still small, and there was no child seat in the car; he was being held by his mother.
If there were a sudden brake or an accident, the child's safety could not be guaranteed.
He silently prayed, 'Please, don't let anything go wrong!'
Perhaps his prayer was heard, or some immortal intervened, because Xu Ning didn't encounter any strange incidents throughout the entire journey.
When they reached the destination and he parked the car, he himself felt it was incredible.
Alright, even the system loses its power in front of a cute baby.
Xu Ning thought to himself.
He got out and helped open the car door for the mother and child in the back, and the young mother got out with her baby.
Just then, the young mother's phone rang.
Holding the child with one hand, she rummaged through her bag with the other to find her phone and answer it.
"Hello, husband?"
"I just arrived, about to go upstairs!"
"The document bag? In the trunk?"
"Okay, I'll look for it!"
After hanging up, the young mother walked to the back of the car, opened the trunk, and prepared to look for something.
However, holding the child, she couldn't bend down to search for anything.
"Uh... could you please help me find... uh, never mind, could you please help me hold the child?"
The young mother initially wanted Xu Ning to help her find something, but not wanting the trunk to be rummaged through by someone else, she simply handed the baby in her arms to Xu Ning, asking him to help hold the child.
Xu Ning quickly and carefully took the baby into his arms, but he seemed a little flustered.
The child was so soft; Xu Ning was afraid he might accidentally hurt him with too much force, so he was extra cautious.
But what he didn't expect was that while he was very careful, the child showed no shyness towards him at all.
Xu Ning suddenly felt a warm sensation on the arm holding the baby, and then his shirt also felt warm and damp.
At first, he didn't even realize what had happened.
The baby also suddenly started crying at this moment, and even the pacifier he had been holding in his mouth fell out.
The young mother heard the crying, quickly turned around, and then called out, half-laughing and half-crying.
"Oh! Baby, why did you pee?"
Xu Ning froze, then realized what had happened.
Pee?
Pee all over him?
Good baby, you really are not polite!