Chapter 4141 Changing Destiny

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The main bedroom light was off, and the bedside lamp was also turned off. Wen Yining lay on her side, staring at the dimmed phone screen for two seconds.

Last time, Shen Yueze took her phone and forcibly removed his number from the blacklist. Besides, WeChat accounts can be created at any time, so there's no need to block them.

She didn't reply this time, calmly locked the screen, and put it back next to the pillow.

After closing my eyes, I turned over. I've gotten used to the hard bed after sleeping on it for so long.

Her thoughts gradually became chaotic. Marrying Chen Jiabai was something she had wanted for a long time; nothing was more attractive than marrying into a wealthy family.

The examples around me, including the ideas instilled in me by my family since childhood, are almost all that girls can change their fate through marriage.

Many wealthy middle-class individuals pave the way for their children's marriages well in advance, carefully selecting potential sons-in-law. They have a broader vision and greater foresight than ordinary people.

So what she heard growing up wasn't how to endure hardship, nor how to do housework.

Instead, they learn musical instruments and sports that the second generation is passionate about.

Although her father favored sons over daughters, this only applied to the division of inheritance; it was impossible for him not to spend money on her upbringing.

Only with proper training will one have a greater chance of transcending social classes.

After junior high school, the family's financial situation deteriorated, but if Wen's father hadn't passed away from illness, he would still have been willing to send her abroad to study or try every means to get her into Tsinghua or Peking University in China.

A higher level of education is the most basic requirement.

Her grades were decent, but not outstanding. She hesitated between broadcasting and acting, thinking that she could become a host in the future.

But her older brother heard from others that in the future, without connections, it would be impossible to find a job. There would be more and more programs hosted by celebrities, so you wouldn't need to have formal training; variety show personalities would be perfect.

In addition, she herself preferred to choose acting.

Half asleep and half awake, I vaguely recalled fragmented and trivial matters.

In this honey trap incident, fate seemed to have helped her.

Despite seemingly having given nothing in return, Chen Jiabai made the decision to marry her out of a moment of guilt.

This is much easier than parents who are still alive trying every means to plan how their children can get married.

Chen Mo's family is also well-off, though not as powerful as Chen Jiabai's, but it's impossible for her to marry down.

Chen Mo told her that her parents were already worried and wanted her to marry xxx's son, and what the other party's father and mother did.

Therefore, she cannot give up on Chen Jiabai, a suitable man for marriage, just because of Shen Yueze's temporary temptation.

She wasn't stupid; she had a vague feeling that Shen Yueze wanted to sleep with her. She even felt that as long as she gave the slightest signal or hint, Shen Yueze would be eager to take her to bed.

But someone like him is simply not suited to developing stable relationships.

Seeking thrills is a good choice, but unfortunately, it happens to be Chen Jiabai's good brother.

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It's true that this young master comes from a wealthy family, and he is indeed handsome. She's not blind; she has normal aesthetic sense. Objectively speaking, he's even more handsome than Feng Yan from school.

But he has such a dissolute air about him, and his personality is so lewd and improper. Every strand of his hair screams that he has a girlfriend, and you don't even need to guess that she's a sexy bombshell.

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Rest day.

Chen Jiabai took her out to play. She dressed up in advance, with light makeup, wearing a simple long dress, a pure and girlish style, and deliberately not wearing any revealing clothes.

Chen Jiabai bought tickets for a piano recital, intending to take her to cultivate her mind and spirit. She asked in confusion, "Isn't it supposed to be a movie?"

“It’s okay to look at other things occasionally. I remember you’ve learned a lot of musical instruments.”

“I did learn it, but I’ve forgotten most of it, and I’m not really interested in it,” she suddenly asked. “You don’t mean to make me learn piano, do you?”

Chen Jiabai pondered for a moment, then handed her the milk tea he had just bought. "Ningning, now that you've agreed to marry me after graduation, we need to make plans now."

“Learn some things that my parents like, cater to their interests, and we'll have more topics to talk about in the future. What do you think?”

Her expression changed, which was somewhat expected. If it were so easy to marry into a wealthy family, there wouldn't be so many mistresses and illegitimate children.

During the Chinese New Year, her aunt complained to everyone about how there were so many illegitimate children these days, with several kids in one class being illegitimate.

Second sister-in-law Bai Jiahe is a rich and beautiful woman, and her biological mother is her father's first wife, so she hates these things even more.

She was fairly knowledgeable about the situation, but she wouldn't become a mistress, much less have a child without a legal status. So she patiently asked, "Does Auntie like the piano?"

Chen Jiabai held her hand and walked along the bustling street, listing them one by one: "They like quite a lot: agarwood, sandalwood, jade, growing flowers and plants, Go, tea ceremony, yoga, and golf."

“…”

She gradually frowned as she listened, as it was all stuff she didn't understand.

"You don't have to learn all of them, right...?"

"It depends on what you're more interested in. I can enroll you in a class. How about golf? Do you have any experience?"

She honestly said, "I've only seen others play it. By the way, I can't do it recently, I don't have time. I have to prepare for the show, practice singing and dancing, and participate in the talent show."

Chen Jiabai felt it was unnecessary. "Don't go to talent shows. You can't do those shows if you don't have money. Besides, even if you do debut, it'll only be a flash in the pan."

She went to this school, saying it would be impossible not to dream of acting.

"But I want to give it a try, maybe I can debut."

"So what about the future? As you know, my parents don't want me to date a female celebrity."

Wen Yining didn't speak, her expression showing some dissatisfaction, and she was also a little conflicted.

Chen Jiabai realized that the question was a bit awkward, so he asked her if she wanted to eat roasted chestnuts and desserts. The aroma from the small shop was enticing, and these were her favorites.

Wen Yining: "I don't want to eat."

He went to buy some chestnuts and continued to explain, "It's not that I'm being nosy, Ningning, it's just that I'm thinking about our future."

"But this kind of opportunity only comes once every few years, and once it's missed, it's gone forever."

Chen Jiabai also felt from the bottom of his heart that you can't get by in the entertainment industry without connections.

"Some people say that many rich kids are now entering the entertainment industry. In the past, there were more grassroots people, but there were also quite a few second-generation rich kids."

"The actress who performs in skits has a brother who is a vice governor and a father who holds a high position."

"It seems I chose the wrong side before; during that turbulent time, I was sent to the countryside." "But then, I sided with the person in charge of the entertainment industry."

"Her husband is no ordinary person either; it's said he even promoted his own brother."

"You've heard all this gossip, haven't you?"

This happened many years ago; it's no secret. Wen Yining had certainly heard of it and understood his purpose in saying it.

It's nothing more than telling people without connections not to have unrealistic dreams. He didn't reply and continued eating his sweet chestnuts with a calm expression.

She was just daydreaming. This might only be the beginning. Letting her cater to his tastes and learn some of the rich man's hobbies to please his parents was fine, but this was just the beginning. She couldn't help but worry what awaited her on this path...

How difficult can a rumored wicked mother-in-law be to get along with?

And can I accept her?

The atmosphere froze for a few seconds. Seeing that she seemed unwilling to talk to him, Chen Jiabai finally gave in.

“I’ll go back and ask Shen Yueze. It just so happens that his cousin works at Dongyang Media.”

Wen Yining initially wanted to hear him say that, but after Shen Yueze's two forced kisses, it was better not to get too involved.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "No need. His attitude towards me has always been so-so, not as warm as Ye Qingchi and the others. Don't ask."

Chen Jiabai didn't really want her to debut; he just wanted her to experience it.

“Shen Yueze might just be in a bad mood lately, it’s not just about you.”

Wen Yining asked casually, "What's wrong with him?"

“His father always wanted him to go into politics. In fact, a big reason why he didn’t go abroad to study was this. His father had planned it all out. Moreover, his great-uncle treated him like his own grandson.”

"But he wouldn't listen, there was nothing I could do."

"What is Second Grandfather?"

"He is his grandfather's younger brother, and he holds a very high position."

As Wen Yining ate her grilled beef tongue, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This kind of unscrupulous person was already so wicked and arrogant even before he had power. If he had power in the future, he would be even more lawless.

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That evening, Shen Yueze replied to him, saying, "There will be no more talent shows in the future. The higher-ups won't allow them to be held. They've been completely banned. This year is the last time."

It was sent via voice message; the voice was deep and magnetic, and the background was quiet with little noise, so it was either at school or at the office.

She was having dinner with Chen Jiabai at a Japanese restaurant. The private room wasn't noisy. She was holding Chen Jiabai's phone, listening to this voice message.

She let out an unexpected "Ah," a hint of disappointment in her voice. "So that means this is the last chance...?"

"Why can't it be held? Doesn't South Korea have a lot of boy groups and girl groups? They release new ones every year, and they're all very young."

“The national conditions are different; this is their pillar industry.”

Wen Yining used Chen Jiabai's phone number to confirm the news further: "Is there really no more of this?"

Shen Yueze replied, "Hmm."

"Then I definitely have to participate. I thought it happened every year."

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On the other side, Zhaoshan Villa.

Shen Yueze finished his meal alone, then played with Tianlang for a little while.

While playing, I saw the blue elephant plush toy that Wen Yining bought for Tianlang at the amusement park last time, and said that dogs can see blue and yellow the most clearly.

He asked her how she knew, and she said she saw it online.

The wolf carried the baby elephant around in its mouth, and even at night it had to be kept in its den and held while sleeping.

He figured that Wen Yining was probably getting her wish and would be spending the night with Chen Jiabai, so he threw the ugly little elephant straight into the trash can.

Hearing the noise, Sirius turned around and was stunned for a couple of seconds to see his favorite new toy thrown in the trash can. He barked twice in dissatisfaction, "Woof woof..."

It whimpered softly, clearly blaming its owner.

Shen Yueze can understand dog language now; there's a set of universal dog barks used for insults.

The difference between the sounds of someone being affectionate and the sounds of someone arguing and cursing is quite obvious.

He cut a watermelon and said lazily, "You ingrate, I threw you a toy and you start swearing."

Sirius kicked over the trash can and then picked up his little toy again.

Shen Yueze threw it away again, then petted the dog reassuringly, saying, "I'll buy you a new one tomorrow."

Sirius ignored him and continued to repeat the actions.

He couldn't be bothered with it this time and just muttered, "Stupid dog."

Finally, I went to the study to work.

The black phone lying next to me kept vibrating, so I put it on silent.

After a while it calmed down, it started shaking again. I picked it up and saw that it was Shi Yingmeng.

Along with several messages, one read: "[Aze, I've taken a bus here, can I come to your house?]"

There are still quite a few unread messages, including one from my cousin Cheng Yuzhou.

That is, the big factory talent show that Chen Jiabai asked about.

It's obvious that this question was asked for Wen Yining.

My cousin's exact words were: "It's a great opportunity, suitable for participation, but you can't just rely on your looks. You have to be good at at least one of them, singing or dancing. By the way, if your friend wants to go, he should sign up this year. I'm worried that it might not be possible next year or the year after. It's hard to say."

"Anyway, it's very profitable right now, and I'm working on both platforms."

"It's only been a short time since the ban on Korean entertainment, so there aren't many idols on the market yet."

After listening, Shen Yueze grasped the key point: "Is it possible to do it again in the future?"

Cheng Yuzhou: [Hmm, but such a lucrative way to make money, a streamlined star-making model, we definitely can't bear to give it up; we'll most likely have to try to keep it going.]

He couldn't resist adding a gossipy comment, "Is your friend going to sign up? Is it his girlfriend?"

Shen Yueze: [Chen Jiabai's girlfriend.]

Cheng Yuzhou: [Oh, I thought it was your boyfriend. Send me his information so I can see what he's like.]

Shen Yueze had a lot of photos of Wen Yining on his phone. He opened the album and flipped through them. They were all photos of her in short shorts and backless tank tops, sexy, alluring, and seductive.

He frowned slightly, not wanting his cousin to see her at this level; all men are the same, with vivid imaginations.

He guessed that Wen Yining would never dream that in his mind, he had already fucked her countless times.

He arranged many places—in the wild, in cars, in movie theaters, e-sports rooms, and offices—in various poses.

So in the end, I picked the most ordinary one and sent it to my cousin.

On the other side.

Cheng Yuzhou zoomed in on the picture and examined it carefully with a professional eye. Without hesitation, he called him directly, "It hasn't been photoshopped, has it? Wow, she's pretty enough. Small face, big eyes, and a nice face shape. No need for any minor adjustments. She's also slim. With these looks, someone must have already approached you, right?"

"Yes, there are, but none of them are respectable people."

Shen Yueze's tone became somewhat indifferent as he lit a cigarette with a lighter.

During a casual chat, Wen Yining told him that she had been approached for acting roles, but in return, she had to sleep with him.

Why choose her when other girls are willing to sleep with agents, assistant directors, and producers? She's willing to give up others for her.

Then she gave up.

Cheng Yuzhou genuinely thought it was good-looking, and thought signing him might be a good way to make money, plus he could sleep around a bit.

His voice was a bit teasing, "Chen Jiabai's girlfriend? He's just playing around with her, right? Here's what we'll do: give me her WeChat, and I'll chat with her directly. Don't bother with any talent shows."

"Idols have too low a status when they debut, sign with me instead."

Upon hearing his cousin's tone, Shen Yueze knew what he was up to. He muttered something under his breath, flicked the ash from his cigarette, and leaned back lazily. "You better watch your head. Chen Jiabai is planning to marry him."

His cousin was also a playboy, always surrounded by a group of beautiful women, which made Shen Yueze afraid that he would become weak.

I even asked him for aphrodisiacs in bed before, so you can guess how outrageous his usual behavior is.

Cheng Yuzhou immediately felt it was a pity, "Ah... never mind then, it seems your family background is not bad, right? Then don't enter the industry, will Chen Jiabai agree?"

Shen Yueze said casually, "His family background is quite ordinary."

This is also one of the main reasons why he felt the two of them wouldn't go far.

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A note from the author:

He has no opportunity to take advantage of the situation for the time being.

I can only think about it in my mind every night*