Chapter 98

Li Zhong honestly told YoonA the same theory he had told to Kim Tae-Yeon. After listening, YoonA immediately sneered, "Uncle, you can only fool little kids with this. I bet even someone like Siohwa wouldn't fall for it, let alone me, a smart and beautiful lady."

"Ah, ah, this is true. When I first moved in, I really only knew that a group from an entertainment company lived across the street. I didn't know which group it was. By the time we found out it was you, we were already too busy to do anything about it," Li Zhong explained.

YoonA patted her stomach, which had just been filled with food, "Uncle, I'm hungry, I didn't eat enough. You have to take me out for a big meal." YoonA said in a coquettish tone.

Li Zhong was sweating profusely, "You just finished eating bibimbap and you're already hungry? How much can you eat?" "Alright, let me tidy up and I'll take you to a Chinese restaurant."

"Great, let's go. I don't have much to tidy up. I was going to go downstairs for dinner anyway, but then I ran into you." YoonA got up and stretched, her white fitted sweater accentuating her exceptionally sexy figure.

Li Zhong glanced at her and quickly turned away, "Let's go then."

YoonA saw Li Zhong's reaction and secretly laughed, like a fox who had just stolen a chicken.

They went downstairs together, with Li Zhong driving. After getting in the car, YoonA fastened her seatbelt, "I was wondering why this car looked so familiar. It's yours! It's always parked downstairs, and none of us ever noticed. Looks like these sisters wouldn't even notice if they were sold!" YoonA said with a sigh.

"Who has the time to notice an ordinary family car? Everyone thinks I made money from movies, so I should live in a mansion and drive a sports car. But I haven't even seen the money yet, so I can only rent a place and drive this." Li Zhong felt that YoonA was much more dangerous than Kim Tae-Yeon.

And there it was, Li Zhong was taking her out for a meal and buying snacks. Near the end of the semester, she even asked Li Zhong for the key, "What do you want to do? I won't give you the key." Li Zhong looked at the smiling YoonA with caution.

"Uncle, you know we have a lot of people. In the morning and evening, we have to queue for the bathroom and showers. I come back the latest and leave the earliest, so by the time I get to shower, there's no hot water left. In the morning, I can't even get breakfast." YoonA said pitifully.

"Uncle, you live alone and don't have to get up early. Your fridge is full of ready-to-eat meals. This way, I won't go hungry, and I won't disturb you, right? Right?" YoonA started to pout and shake Li Zhong's arm.

Li Zhong thought about it and realized YoonA was going to start a new drama soon and was currently doing acting training. After their schedules, she had to go back to the company for additional training, often returning very late, sometimes even later than Li Zhong.

"Alright, but remember, don't enter my bedroom or the screening room. If you do, I'll take the key back." Li Zhong decided to help her. He would talk to Yoo Ri and Tae-Yeon later, and if they needed it, they could use it too. After all, Li Zhong lived alone and was often not at home.

"I'll make a copy of the key and put it under the carpet in the hallway. When anyone needs it, they can take it." Li Zhong thought it would be better to leave it in one place for them to take.

After that, YoonA asked Li Zhong to drive her to their next location. Under YoonA's pressure, Li Zhong gave in. Actually, YoonA didn't really have anything to threaten Li Zhong with. She just said, "Siohwa has been trying to cook. She said she wants to make you a big dinner next time. Why don't you try it now, Uncle?"

Li Zhong thought about the food on the table that time and felt a headache. Was that even food? It's amazing those girls could make it. So he reluctantly agreed to YoonA's suggestion.

In the evening, Li Zhong was deep in thought about a script idea under the lamp. Just as he was about to write, a phone call interrupted his creativity, making him furious, "Who is this? This is criminal!" Li Zhong saw it was Choi Min-Woo from Showbox.

"President Choi, you scared away my idea for a movie that could make over ten million in box office. If you don't have anything important, I'm going to be very upset!" Li Zhong was clearly irritated.

"Ha ha, it doesn't matter if you recognize me or not, as long as you recognize the money. The initial box office share will be transferred to you tomorrow. It's 300 million in total, and we'll take care of the taxes for you. Consider it a big red envelope." Choi Min-Woo was in a good mood and didn't mind Li Zhong's attitude.

Li Zhong's anger immediately disappeared when he heard about the money, "How much? Is it 50 billion?"

"It's 6.3 billion. By the way, give me your company account tomorrow so I can handle the taxes for you." Choi Min-Woo said.

Li Zhong was puzzled, "Company account? Why do I need a company account? I don't have a company!"

Choi Min-Woo felt like he was on Mars or Li Zhong was on Mars. "Li Zhong, do you know that South Korea has a tax refund policy for entertainment companies?"

"Tax refund? I didn't know that. I've always filed my taxes individually, and it's always been 30%. How can it be cheaper?" Li Zhong was surprised.

Choi Min-Woo was really frustrated by Li Zhong, "30% is the tax rate for individual artists. For companies that contribute, especially those that produce movies and dramas that can be exported to other countries, there are tax reduction policies. You can get it down to 5%. How can I explain this to you! Alright, don't come tomorrow. Go register a company quickly. I'll delay it a bit. Pretend the first box office share hasn't come, and we'll talk again after you register the company. You'll save a lot of tax money."

Li Zhong was confused, "What do you mean? I can pay less tax? Um... President Choi, do you mean I can pay only 5% tax?"

Choi Min-Woo was so frustrated, "Yes, as long as you create a company. You'll understand all the policies when the time comes."

"Click" Choi Min-Woo hung up the phone, sitting in the president's office of Showbox, laughing to himself, "Such a fearless young man, very interesting!"

Li Zhong thought about it and decided to ask Director Ahn Byung-Gi, who now runs a company. "Hello, Director Ahn, I have a question."

Ahn Byung-Gi was worried, worried about money. He had planned a movie and even invited Cha Tae-Hyun to star in it. Everything was set, but the funding was gone. The original funding was from an investment company, 40 billion won in total. But at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the U.S. stock market, bond market, and housing market were all bad, and the investment company had to fill that bottomless pit. When Ahn Byung-Gi said everything was ready, the investor had no money left.

Ahn Byung-Gi saw great potential in this movie. The script was excellent, a rare gem. But now there was no money! Just as he was worrying, Li Zhong called.