They are equivalent to ordinary employees receiving salaries. The company leadership matters have nothing to do with them, and it's even more impossible for them to get involved; it would only cause trouble for themselves.
Seeing the situation, Long Dan Ni frowned and said to Duan Weiyuan, "Why don't you discuss with President Chen about each of our companies making an additional investment?"
Duan Weiyuan smiled wryly, "President Long, since you are the project's chief, you can surely continue to increase investments. As for me, I'm just a representative and would need to apply for approval from higher-ups. Our progress for additional investment is likely not fast enough unless we use the post-production costs in advance; otherwise, it will surely affect the program's progress."
Seven million isn't a lot of money in the eyes of either company, but this is cooperation.
