It can be considered a real story to some extent. While it may draw from actual events, the presentation in the movie could have been modified or embellished for entertainment purposes.
Chapter 394, "I'll Invest One Billion in Your Movie", is the clearest early answer because it turns Director Shao's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Li said, "You don't need to question it, just do as I say, and...
Chapter 739, "Not Paying Debts, Shameless!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shu Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Shu Yan isn't that ill, it's just a common cold, no, no need to go to... and closes on Let me tell you, Shu Yan owes me money!.
Chapter 740, "Someone Who Can Live Through the Days", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fang Kai's situation into a concrete plot event.
A practical answer is Chapter 5, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Actually, when Manager Fang saw Jiang Li, he was somewhat surprised., adds pressure through How the hell did you get in?!, and ends on Recently, he did suspect that his wife was cheating on.
Chapter 575, "The First Time Threatening Someone Feels Quite Marvelous", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shen Lan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Is there really no way to get any money out?" After some...
Chapter 674, "Staring at Shu Yan", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fang Wenzhe's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Wen Jiaojiao was about to say something else, but Jiang Li stopped...
Chapter 570, "A Simple Auto-Attack Baits Out an Ultimate from the Enemy", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from What the heck is that?" "?? to It was impossible for Jiang Li not to know;
Chapter 537, "Ding, Jiang Cheng's affinity drops by 10 points!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Miss Su Yinwan immediately hung her head in dejection.
Chapter 335, "You would be incredibly fortunate if you could get connected with the merchant family!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zhang's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Zhang, you're overestimating the matter." "Alright then, come in with....
Chapter 641, "Congratulations to Jiang Li for Taking the Top Spot!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Surrounded by a sea of fire. and closes on Be careful." Although his words seemed rude and mocking, they....