Chapter 96

"Have you thought about it? We're not sending them to Hollywood; we're just shooting a few ads at the forest farm. Now that they're still famous, we should take advantage of it and make a splash," Luo Yi urged Qi Ping. With the increasing popularity of Jingang, Winnie, and the others, it was certainly necessary to capitalize on their success.

"Our vegetables are selling so well now; we don't really need ads, do we?" Qi Ping actually thought it was unreliable. He really didn't want to use Winnie and the others to make money. It would be nice for them to be like little pests, not needing to think about earning money, but only spending it.

"I'm afraid their fame isn't enough! The more famous they are, the better. I hope the vegetables are always in short supply, and I'd rather be besieged by people at the company asking for orders every day. I've already said, we're not sending them to make movies; we're just shooting a couple of ads for fun at the forest farm." Luo Yi was frustrated, as he really liked Jingang and the others, but he wouldn't be as indulgent as Qi Ping, who was completely spoiling them.

Qi Ping seriously considered the matter. He really didn't want to turn Jingang and the others into money-making tools, as that wouldn't be fair to them. Clearly, Jingang and the others should be playing and being mischievous at the forest farm, not running around shooting ads and endorsements for money.

Kate was also helping Qi Ping with the decision. She knew what he was worried about. Although those pet stars seemed impressive, they might not be very happy. Qi Ping was a lazy person and definitely didn't want to take Jingang and the others all over the place to shoot ads and appear on TV shows. At the forest farm, Jingang and the others would be the happiest, free from constraints, and naturally more joyful.

"If it's just at the forest farm, I think we can consider it. You know they love shooting videos. I can guarantee that if they could take selfies and post photos, they'd be the best at it!" Kate laughed as she held Winnie, who was comfortably enjoying her scratching with half-closed eyes.

"I know that, but I'm worried that once they shoot the ads, things might get out of our control. Already, many people want to come to the forest farm to see Winnie and the others. If they really become big stars, I'm worried it will affect their future lives." Qi Ping's concerns were not unfounded. Once they became big stars, some things wouldn't be entirely under their control.

"Don't worry. We're not short of money, and I know you don't particularly care about money. We can set some rules: we won't shoot ads they don't like or that could damage their image. We can also set a work schedule limit, and we won't accept anything beyond that, no matter how much money is offered." Kate thought this might be the best approach.

"Actually, I do like money, but I can earn it now, so it doesn't seem to matter much." After staring at Kate for a long time, Qi Ping finally spoke the truth. Kate, of course, pinched him several times.

"They need to understand the hardships of earning money. They've always been eating the best and using the best. Even worse, they've learned to waste, which is a serious issue. I support them shooting ads, but not to make money. It's just to enrich their lives; they seem to enjoy it." Clapping her hands, Jingang ran over and happily jumped into Kate's arms to play with her.

Since it was decided that Jingang and the others would shoot a few ads as fun little stories, preparations needed to start.

Qi Ping wasn't very concerned about the planning, leaving it to professionals. However, as their guardian, he wouldn't be lazy about this. He was extremely concerned about every key aspect. It wasn't about micromanaging, but he wanted to be involved in every crucial step.

Luo Yi and the others were responsible for contacting directors and screenwriters, which Qi Ping didn't understand. It was simple: he would review the directors' backgrounds and their creative ideas. After all, this ad was funded by Qi Ping himself, and he was the boss, so the final decision was his.

"I don't like this idea. Jingang and the others are very lively, and I need a creative concept that makes them look lively and cute. Not just mischievous and greedy, pass. I don't want this screenwriter's idea." Luo Yi's efficiency was high, but it was just a small ad, so it didn't require much preparation.

"This director won't do either. No fame, and apparently, he's directed some terrible ads." Qi Ping's standards were high. Although it wasn't a Hollywood blockbuster, it couldn't be directed by just anyone. "Change it. Preferably a female director, patient and with some love. I don't want anyone bossing Jingang and the others around. Jingang is the boss's little brother, and I hope people understand their place. I'm not begging them; they're working for me."

Luo Yi looked speechless at Qi Ping. This guy was really hard to please, but he admitted Qi Ping had a point. Since Qi Ping was the boss, he had the final say. Although he was a bit difficult to please, it was understandable.

Shooting an ad would cost some money, which seemed unnecessary. The vegetable sales were already stable, and there was no need for more ads. However, Luo Yi was right; fame was never too much. Most importantly, with fame, the market could remain in a state of high demand, and they could even raise prices at the right time.

In summary, fame was definitely a good thing. Qi Ping didn't want to be a star, but he wanted his products to be famous, which was very important to him.

"Have you thought about the female lead? We can't afford big stars, but we can consider a small star. But if it turns into an image endorsement, it will cost a lot." Luo Yi reminded Qi Ping that while Jingang and the others were the main stars, they still needed a female lead.

Qi Ping might have been the most suitable, but he had to admit that this was America, and they might not accept a Chinese person as the main star. Qi Ping knew this and didn't mind. Hiring an American was fine; he didn't care about the fame as long as they could earn dollars.

Qi Ping was a very practical person. He knew what was beneficial to him and didn't care about things that might seem sensitive. Fame, after all, wasn't as tangible as dollars.

Jingang and the others becoming product endorsers might be nice, but it wasn't ideal. They were cute now, but the vegetables were for people, not pets. So, shooting ads was fine, but they couldn't become official endorsers. This was clear from the start, as Qi Ping didn't want his products to be seen as just for animals.

Hiring a star, Qi Ping really didn't care and had little confidence. Not all stars were bad, but in reality, many of them seemed upright on the surface but were terrible in private. So, it wasn't just about their fees; Qi Ping didn't trust them. Hollywood was even more chaotic.

As for hiring a model, Qi Ping didn't care either. The styles didn't match: sexy, seductive, androgynous... My God, that wasn't the style for vegetables.

"Kate, I'm reserving your weekend." Qi Ping chuckled, finding her fresh, natural, and sweet, perfect in every way.

"My weekends have been reserved by you for a long time, every single one." Kate smiled, and she felt proud and sweet, being a girl in love.

"I have a surprise for you, really hoping the weekend comes soon!" With these matters settled, Qi Ping felt relieved. As for Kate's repeated inquiries, he kept it a secret, maintaining confidentiality!