He Tiantian treated everyone around her with a grateful heart. However, reaching middle age, she discovered she had been living inside a full-bodied lie.
Returning to the year 1970, He Tianti...
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A resounding victory!
"How much?" He Tiantian pretended not to know, but she already knew that the Snake King often called.
Tang Qian had been working very hard lately and liked to show off, so He Tiantian, wanting to help him, flattered him.
"One hundred and sixteen million," Tang Qian said proudly. "I never expected our movie to be such a hit!"
"Hehe, you guys are really amazing," He Tiantian said. "Keep up the good work, and I hope our next movie will be an even bigger hit!"
"Hey, the starting point is too high, I don't even know what to do next." Tang Qian said with a sigh. Actually, he already had a general idea, but he had to be humble in front of so many people.
He Tiantian couldn't stand Tang Qian's pretentious attitude and waved her hand, saying, "Alright, stop pretending. Now that Li Xian and Wu Ying are two hot stars, they need to get some advertising endorsements, right? Plus, the company needs to expand, and we can't just have these few artists. We need to cultivate more actors and singers!"
“They’ve definitely become household names now, and you’re not far behind,” Tang Qian said. “You’re quite marketable now, how about taking on some endorsements?”
He Tiantian waved her hand and said, "Hehe, I already have an endorsement project."
"What?" Tang Qian asked, "Why don't you sign with the company too? The company has a dedicated legal team that can help you with contract matters. At least you won't have to worry about the company cheating you."
“Sure,” He Tiantian said. “My own Sanfengqiao, Wenwen’s sportswear, and a water heater company in Nanshi. These are all trustworthy companies, and they all want my shares! I don’t need anything else.”
Upon hearing this, Qi Zhengmin covered his mouth and laughed, saying, "Fuxi Auto, I had Li Xian as the spokesperson. I was originally thinking of asking you, but I guess you wouldn't agree."
"For cars, you should find a man to endorse them," He Tiantian said. "I'm not suitable."
Jiang Wenwen, who was eating fruit, said, "Li Xian, why don't you become the spokesperson for my menswear brand? It's good to keep the profits in the family. You used to be one of our models, so the endorsement fee will definitely be substantial. Besides, I'll take you to Paris to broaden your horizons."
Jiang Wenwen is no longer satisfied with the domestic market and has decided to enter the international fashion industry.
“Sure, we’re all friends, so I’ll give you a special price.” Snake King Li Xian was easy to talk to. He was thoroughly enjoying his life in the human world; it was truly fascinating.
They're so happy they don't want to go back home at all.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "I've decided to use Wang Xiaoqing as the brand for my cosmetics. Everyone agrees she's beautiful. Actually, I wanted Tian Tian to be my spokesperson, but she wasn't willing. Tian Tian, you actually have a share in this business too!"
"Ahem!" He Tiantian chuckled. "What if I become a celebrity by taking on too many commercials? It's already incredible that I became an athlete at my age. If I became a celebrity, I'd find it both laughable and pathetic. Besides, I'm not interested in the entertainment industry."
"Sigh, I knew you wouldn't agree," Wang Ying said. She had said it more than once before, but He Tiantian had always disagreed.
“Okay, anyway, there are many beautiful and famous actresses in China who are much better than me,” He Tiantian said. “Wang Xiaoqing, whom you just mentioned, is very good. She is beautiful and famous.”
"This is the only way," Wang Ying said, no longer pressuring He Tiantian.
When Li Xian had nothing to do here, he would go and play with the children, running around in the yard like a big kid.
Qi Xiaoyan whispered, "Sister Tian, is Li Xianzhen your cousin?"
“Yes,” He Tiantian said, “Even though we’ve grown up outside, we’re still children at heart.”
Perhaps because spirits have long lifespans, the current Snake King is probably still in his adolescence, which is why he sometimes acts like a child.
"Hehe, everyone in your family is good-looking," Qi Xiaoyan said enviously, "perfect for the entertainment industry."
Everyone gathered together, but Huo Yingjie hadn't arrived by dinner time.
"Sweetie, where's Yingjie?" Tang Qian asked. "I remember he used to come home early."
"I'm away on a business trip," He Tiantian said. "I'm not home."
Huo Yingjie's business trip must be a top-secret national mission, so Tang Qian didn't ask any further questions, as it involved classified information.
"Oh, if there's anything at home that you can't handle, just give me a call, and your uncle will help you." Tang Qian put on his elder's airs in front of He Tiantian at this moment.
"You said it yourself." He Tiantian smiled knowingly. Since someone was so eager to act as an elder, she would "take care" of him often in the future.
Zhou Yuanchao changed the subject, and everyone started talking about domestic news.
After dinner, they left together.
When they arrived, each family brought a gift for their child, and He Tiantian brought a gift as well.
He Tiantian opened the gifts with the children. The children could take the ones they liked, and He Tiantian put away the ones they didn't like.
Li Xian drank some wine today, his face was flushed, and he ran up to the roof and lay down to look at the stars.
At this moment, a spinning turtle appeared nearby.
"I can tell you really like it here," the little tortoise said, looking up at the starry sky.
"Yes, I like it very much," said the Snake King, turning his head. "By the way, you said last time that you were about to transform into human form. When exactly will you be able to transform? You have no idea how colorful and interesting the outside world is."
Hearing the Snake King say this, the little tortoise was very envious and said, "My master is not here, and there is no one to protect me. Although the time has come, I dare not transform into human form rashly."
Upon hearing this, the Snake King somersaulted and said, "Oh, you still have me! I can protect you. Actually, protecting someone means not wanting to be disturbed by others, and you don't need my help. You just need a stable environment and to concentrate. By the way, I can put aside my work and protect you."
"No need, I'll wait a bit longer," said the little tortoise. "After all, you're very busy. Although I'm envious, I'll go out to train after my master returns."
The Snake King shrugged and said, "Alright, whatever you want. But sometimes when opportunity knocks, you can't stop it. If you need anything, you can send me a message. We're old friends, and I'll come to help you right away. Huo Yingjie isn't here, and no one else can help you."
"Yes, thank you, King Snake, you're so kind," the little tortoise said gratefully, its voice gentle, its bright eyes looking at King Snake.
"The starry sky is so beautiful tonight," said the Snake King. "I'm in a Southeast Asian country near the sea. The sky there is exceptionally blue, and the starry sky is even more beautiful than here. I'll take you there sometime."
"Okay." The little tortoise nodded and began to imagine the azure sky in its mind.
It had seen beautiful blue skies in the past, but that was so long ago. Having spent so much time in the mortal world, it had grown accustomed to it and come to like human life.