Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander) novel Chapter 552

Chapter 552 Ridiculous Pay

After saying everything, Ronald realized that he was being a little emotional, and he waved his hand, ending the topic abruptly. “Let me lead you there.”

Soon, they all reached Jack’s trailer, and Jack placed down his script to greet them. “Why are you here?”

“We’re here to visit you,” Alexander said. “I heard that you’re having a hard time at the set recently.”

Elise gave Jack a nod and greeted him before walking over naturally and picking up his script to flip through it.

Meanwhile, Jack cast Ronald a stare and said in disgruntlement, “The entertainment industry is a trap. Nobody can be popular all their lives. At least, I can still pick my own scripts. If this doesn’t work out, I can work behind the scenes, focus on writing songs, and still support myself.”

“Since when did you, the best actor, lower your requirements so much?” Elise said teasingly and placed the script back on the table. “This drama is not bad.”

A faint smile appeared on Jack’s face. “I’m not lowering my requirements, but just sticking to my bottom line. There are way too many crappy films and dramas which were proposed to me. If I wanted to make money, I could have accepted all of it, but I don’t want to ruin my own name.”

Patting him heavily on his shoulder, Alexander praised, “You’re right. It’s quality over quantity.”

Jack grinned and asked directly, “Why are you looking for me?”

Shrugging, Alexander raised his brows and gazed at Elise, who was opposite him. “Your future sister-in-law has something to ask you.”

Elise rolled her eyes playfully at him; she hadn’t told him anything earlier, so how did he know that she had something to say?

Despite that, she didn’t hold back and said straightforwardly, “I’m here on behalf of a variety show. They would like to invite you as their resident guest. I wonder if you’d be interested in that.”

“Well, you know that I don’t attend variety shows.” Jack turned her down politely.

“I know that, and so do the producers. However, it’s obvious that it’d be an interesting show since it’d be your first variety program, Mr. Best Actor,” she said, analyzing the purpose of the production team honestly.

Amused by her honesty, Jack said jokingly, “Nobody negotiates like that. Now that I know how much I’m worth, aren’t you afraid that I’ll ask for a ridiculous pay?”

“I’m not afraid of that, but just afraid that you won’t accept the offer,” Elise said earnestly. “Actually, the best time for a screen actor is merely a few years. Regardless of how good a script is, it will take at least a year from filming until its release. In addition, a drama only attracts one type of audience, but it’s different with variety shows. No matter the demographic, they would be attracted to a certain aspect of a variety show. I’m just thinking that, rather than being suppressed in the film and television industry, isn’t it better to find yourself another way out? Are you sure you don’t want to think this over?”

Lowering his gaze, Jack thought it over, but he still didn’t change his mind. “I’ll give it a pass. I really like this character now, and I would like to play him well. In addition, I don’t have a single funny bone. Acting is my biggest enjoyment. I guess I’m going to have to disappoint you.”

“Since you have your own goals, then I’m not going to force it,” Elise said pleasantly. “Don’t worry about me explaining it to the producers because I’m close with them, and they won’t blame me.”

Only then did Jack feel assured. “That’s great.”

Thinking that he was too impatient, she was tickled and helpless at the same time. “Nothing has been done yet. What are you getting so excited about?”

“Of course I’m excited. This is the first time my wife is making a serious investment. I have to show some support as well,” he said, pride written all over his face. “Furthermore, when it comes to investment, the earlier you participate, the more stakes you get distributed afterward. I’m not doing this for you, but for my marriage fund.”

Placing her arm around his neck, Elise narrowed her eyes purposely and asked, “So, how much money have you saved until now, Mr. Griffith?”

Raising both his brows, he looked the other way and evaded the topic. “This is a man’s secret. I can’t tell you, but…” He paused. Then he pressed his forehead against hers as he said affectionately, “That little bit of money is enough for you, my wife, to start a business if you want. If you don’t, you won’t have to worry about life as well.”

“Who’s your wife? We haven’t gotten a marriage certificate yet!” Pushing him aside, she narrowed her eyes again suddenly and looked at him from the corner of her eyes. “What if I lose the money?”

“Oh,” he said, putting on a sorry look. “I’m more worried about what would happen if you don’t lose the money. I have so much money, and I wonder how long it’d take to finish spending it.”

Laughing, she said, “You’re not talking about business with me, but showing off how rich you are!”

“Am I? I don’t think so,” he answered with a straight face. “I think what’s most worthy of showing off for me is having a good girlfriend who’s capable of spending and earning money. With a wife like this, what else can a man ask for?”

“Cut it off, you smooth talker,” she said, casting him a look of disapproval, but the smile on her face was sweeter than honey.

Recollecting his expression, Alexander looked more solemn as he said, “Ellie, just do it. I’ll be your backing.”