From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 690 Inside Story

Qin Hailu despised men like Yan Po who lived off women, and felt sorry for Mei Ting, who was already somewhat famous when she first entered school. She later dropped out after filming a movie with her brother. Despite dropping out, she's doing quite well in the entertainment industry.

Moreover, she was once admired by Ye Daying when she was young, and the two had a relationship. With the help of powerful figures, she hasn't received many opportunities in recent years. The drama "Don't Talk to Strangers" directly launched the careers of Mei Ting and Feng Yuanzheng. Feng Yuanzheng received negative publicity; his character An Jiahe beat his wife, damaging his reputation and also sparking the rise of feminism. (Domestic feminism basically started with this drama; from this drama onwards, Chinese women truly stood up.)

Mei Ting gained a good reputation, which meant her future seemed bright, but unfortunately she didn't know how to recognize talent.

"Is Mei Ting in Beijing? Why don't we ask her to come over and have a chat?" Zeng Li still had some feelings for this former classmate and classmate. To be precise, among the eight beauties, she had a good relationship with everyone except for the international scoundrel. The international scoundrel really disgusted Zeng Li.

Qin Hailu took out her phone: "Let me ask."

Make a phone call.

"Mei Ting, where are you?"

A tired voice came from the other end of the phone: "I'm at home."

"Beijing?"

"Yes. What's up?"

"It's nothing. Xiaoquan and I are staying at Dalizi's place. It's been a long time since we've seen each other. Dalizi moved to a new house, so we came over. She was thinking of you. How about we girls get together?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"Okay, send me the address."

Two hours later, Mei Ting appeared at Building 15 of Xishan Villas. Mei Ting was somewhat dazed. Xishan Villas was definitely an affluent area; a house there cost at least several million yuan. She knew Zeng Li's family was well-off, but it was impossible for them to afford such a nice house. All those years she'd been in the industry hadn't been very successful. She'd only recently joined Longteng and made some money, but even an actor could only earn two or three hundred thousand yuan a film. That was about all the pay they could make. How could they possibly afford a house here?

As for marrying a rich man, that's impossible. If she wanted to, she would have done it already. She knows Zeng Li very well.

While she was still wondering, she saw Qin Hailu, Zeng Li, and Yuan Quan waving at her.

“Here you are, Mei Ting.”

When Mei Ting saw her good friends whom she hadn't seen in a long time, she rushed over and hugged the three of them tightly. The reason she was so enthusiastic was because she was feeling down and needed someone to talk to.

"Dalizi, Hailu, Xiaoquan."

Zeng Li smiled at Mei Ting: "Long time no see, Sister Mei Ting."

Mei Ting looked at Zeng Li, whom she hadn't seen for a long time. Zeng Li had changed a lot. She was still beautiful, but her temperament had changed. She had become more dignified and elegant, and her makeup was more sophisticated.

This is all thanks to the makeup artists that Shen Fang specially hired from South Korea and Europe at high prices. They are responsible for the makeup, outfits, and hairstyles of Longteng Media's artists. Nowadays, Longteng's artists basically represent the fashion trend, and many artists follow suit.

"Come in quickly, it's been so long since we sisters have seen each other."

Mei Ting followed Zeng Li into the house, and was immediately stunned by the luxurious and magnificent decorations inside.

Mei Ting is a woman of experience; judging by the decor, it must have cost over a million.

Filled with doubt, Mei Ting asked, "Big Pear, have you struck it rich?"

Qin Hailu chuckled: "I knew you'd ask that. Her boyfriend bought it for her. The houses are all under Da Lizi's name. Not only does she have a villa, but look, the Ferrari GT was also a gift from her boyfriend."

Mei Ting covered her mouth and said, "So extravagant, who is it? A nouveau riche?"

Qin Hailu smiled: "Much more awesome than a nouveau riche, our big boss."

Mei Ting... At this point, she was speechless. Everyone knew Shen Fang's reputation. Female celebrities in the industry were all eyeing this eligible bachelor, but who knew that her best friend would quietly snatch him up.

"Wow, but I've heard that your big boss has someone around him..."

Zeng Li smiled and said, "He loves me, and I love him, that's enough."

Mei Ting nodded and said no more; they were both smart people.

However, Shen Fang's lavish spending and support for Zeng Li suggests he truly loves her.

People are afraid of comparing themselves to others. Comparing yourself to Zeng Li, who spends her own money to support a man but is still beaten and scolded by him, one can't help but feel sad.

"Mei Ting, what's wrong?" Zeng Li asked, quickly grabbing a tissue to wipe away Mei Ting's tears as she looked at her.

Mei Ting looked at Zeng Li apologetically: "Big Pear, I'm sorry, I..."

Qin Hailu pursed her lips: "Alright, you all know what happened. Tell me, I specifically called you here today to put your mind at ease."

Upon seeing this, Mei Ting immediately poured out all the suffering she had endured during this period.

Qin Hailu was furious after hearing this: "Damn it, is he even a man? He eats your food, uses your things, and still goes out and cheats on you. And you still go to all the trouble of finding opportunities for him? Are you crazy? Are you under some kind of spell? Why aren't you dumping this kind of man? Are you keeping him around for the New Year? Mei Ting, is your brain filled with cement?"

Zeng Li wholeheartedly agreed: "Sister Mei Ting, why aren't you still dating this kind of man?"

Yuan Quan was also speechless: "Mei Ting, there are plenty of men out there. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are plentiful. You're an artist with so many fans, and you can't even find a man? You've lost your mind."

Mei Ting burst into tears: "I thought he was insecure. Men are all concerned about their image. I always thought of him, but he treated me like this."

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