"As for the final path, the winner could just laugh off the wager and established a good image with the masses." She held up another finger and spoke slowly. "The worst option is to take a cold approach and let the incident develop. Netizens have no room for prolonged memories, and it won't be long before this matter is forgotten. The wager can be completely ignored."
"I've never considered that going head-on with an opponent to compete for box office scores could be just for a moment of pleasure." Atlas poured her a cup of boiled tea. Then he asked in a puzzled manner. "But why do you think joining forces with the other party to stir up hype and ensure box office success is a business strategy?"
"Well, there are too many profit-seeking people in the entertainment industry who don't care about anything for the sake of profit. What's the importance of annoying the public or saving faces? But..." Chang Mi-Sun took a sip of tea, a hint of sneer flashing in her beautiful eyes. "I believe you shouldn't be that kind of person. This is a matter of pride. So, I believe you must be fighting for this, and I have enough confidence that you can definitely win this battle. If you are young and promising, but you are only pursuing fame and fortune, what's the point?"
Atlas looked at Chang Mi-Sun in surprise. She was right. To put it bluntly, this matter was a dispute of pride.
If it were any other newcomer who had just debuted and was happy to achieve some success, he might be happy to be hyped up by Han Suk like this, as it meant they would continue to be popular. But Atlas didn't need it. If he wanted publicity heat, it would have been easy.
Just as Chang Mi-Sun said, he had too much capital and confidence. If he still pursued fame and fortune instead of settling scores like this, wouldn't he be living in vain in this second life?
"The second question is, what next?" Atlas asked thoughtfully.
Chang Mi-Sun seemed to be prepared. "Atlantis Princess has accumulated a lot of cash flow for you. If you want to develop independently, I suggest you start from a studio first. Since you're a film director and a music composer, and you now have the ability to create your own resources, you already have a foothold."
"Okay, go on."
"In the early stages, it's easier to be good than to be excessive. Relying on the power of your last movie, we can sign a few suitable actors and singers, especially in the filming department, and focus on their training. When they have a certain degree of fame, you will then have a firm hold and your own foundation, and it will be the time for you to truly realize your ambitions."
"Ms. Chang, you think the same way as I do."
"If nothing unexpected happens, three hit movies at most will be enough to lay a solid foundation for you, Mr. Sang, and then you can gradually develop other businesses when the time comes..." Chang Mi-Sun talked incessantly, as if she had endless things to say.
"As I said, we think alike." Atlas stood up, smiled and waved his hand to interrupt Chang Mi-Sun's words. "But, won't you suppose to be helping your mother to further her company?"
Chang Mi-Sun just smiled faintly. "I'm here to apply for the position of your assistant. It has nothing to do with my mother and her company. Of course, I won't say or do anything to question my love for my mother, but she's aware of my interest outside her company. She has the manpower and personnel, so can handle the affairs here alone. But you're opposite in comparison. You only have the capital, but everything is just starting."
Atlas looked at Chang Mi-Sun in silence for a moment, then took the initiative to extend his hand and shook hands with Chang Mi-Sun. "Congratulations, Miss Chang. I'm honored to say you passed the interview. And with flying colors."
Chang Mi-Sun smiled, revealing a brilliance like a thousand sun.
She and Sin Yoon whom Atlas had met before were two completely different persons. Sin Yoon was ethereal and had the aura of an otherworldly fairy. While Chang Mi-Sun was charming, full of the flavor of a queen, mixed with a bit of innocence, portraying a sense of contradiction and conflict, which made people unable to take their eyes off her.
"I'm honored too." Chang Mi-Sun spoke in a tender tone.