That night, at the celebration banquet, Wen Zhenni, as the lead actress, was taken by the vice president to meet investors. Amidst the glamorous crowd, she looked solely at Ci Heng, seated at the m...
Chapter 10
In late April, Wen Zhenni contacted her economic company to formally negotiate the termination of the contract, and finally decided to keep the record contract with JY Entertainment and terminate the economic contract.
After completing the process, JY Entertainment issued an announcement, and Wen Zhenni also posted a separate Weibo post to terminate the contract, which put an end to this journey.
The visual image of the sweety girl group follows the traditional model of diversity and retains its own unique style, which is a major feature that distinguishes it from overseas girl groups. However, it is also inevitable that they will transition to actors at their peak.
JY Entertainment is the best film and television entertainment company in China. If she leaves such a large company that excels in all aspects, her future film and television resources will probably not be optimistic.
I believe her fans silently support her decision, while some fans who bought her stocks have criticized her and announced that they will stop being her fans.
Looking at Wen Zhenni, who is like the little sun, calm and unhurried, she actually has more ideas than anyone else.
She knows her own way, so her core has always been stable.
After the film was completed, her contract was terminated and she had no more films to shoot for the time being. Her workload was greatly reduced. She slept until ten o'clock every day and then got up slowly.
Then I have a meal, watch some TV series, and do aerobic exercise if I have time in the evening, and the day is over.
"Have you decided which company to sign with?"
The couple returned to Zijin Bay Villa.
It happened to be the weekend, and Ciheng had just returned from playing golf with friends for an entire afternoon.
When asked if her company had made a selection, Wen Zhenni was stretching on the leg press bar, looked back at him and said, "I don't know, I'm still looking."
Ciheng: "You have ready resources, but you don't use them. Are you stupid?"
"Um?"
Wen Zhenni didn't understand and blinked, "You want to be my financial sponsor and support me?"
Ciheng took off his glasses, leaned back on the sofa, and crossed his legs lazily and casually.
"Which company do you want to join? I can ask someone to talk to you."
If you don't eat the food that's right in front of you, you'll lose it. If he goes to negotiate, he will definitely get the most benefits.
Wen Zhenni immediately finished stretching and sat down next to him. "My favorite company, ah."
She counted several companies on her fingers silently, and based on her own abilities, she chose the most suitable one.
"Lefeng Film and Television."
A medium-sized company certainly cannot compare to the wealth of JY Entertainment.
"Don't like Wanli?" Ciheng didn't understand why she didn't choose a big company.
Wen Zhenni knew her own worth. "Wanli is a powerful company, and I want to join. But if I don't have works that are absolutely powerful, they won't buy into it."
She said: "My father used to be very supportive of my career, but after knowing that I was frequently on the negative trending searches, he started to waver. It's a good thing he didn't force me to quit the industry, there's no way he could have helped me through a backdoor."
"Oh, then it's Wanli." Ciheng decided for her directly.
The happiness of having her husband's support came so suddenly that Wen Zhenni was shocked: "This is the money power of the overbearing president!"
Being rich, powerful and omnipotent is indeed the best filter for men.
No wonder so many people like the domineering president.
Wen Zhenni curved her beautiful eyes, held his face and kissed him hard several times, "Thank you for your generous sponsorship."
Seeing the unconcealed excitement of the woman in his arms, Ci Heng raised his chin and asked, "Is Wanli really that good?"
"Don't you know how powerful Wanli is?" Wen Zhenni didn't believe it.
Ci Heng said casually, "How powerful is it?"
He has not been involved in the entertainment industry and knows very little about it. He has basically no idea which domestic film and television entertainment companies are there. He knows Wanli because it is under Jiang Zhuofan's Wanli Bio.
I chose Wanli for selfish reasons. It is easier to get things done with acquaintances and it is also convenient to invest money.
I didn't expect her to be so satisfied.
“It’s amazing.”
Wen Zhenni's eyes lit up when she talked about the benefits of Wanli.
"The company treats its artists very well, knows how to protect them, and is very good at producing dramas. They are willing to spend money on both domestic and foreign dramas. Even if the dramas it produces are not well-broadcasted, this aspect alone is enough to make others envious."
Ci Heng sneered: "Can't you just spend money to package yourself?"
"That's different. Marketing yourself is important, but what's the point of just packaging yourself? If you don't have any outstanding works, you will be left behind by those who come after you sooner or later."
There was warm water on the coffee table brought by the servant. She handed him the cup in a flattering manner and rubbed his shoulders. "So I am very grateful to the sponsor for allowing me to touch the ceiling."
"Your thanks are rather perfunctory."
Ciheng raised his eyelids to glance at her and patted his thigh.
Wen Zhenni was very aware of being a lamb to be slaughtered. She hooked her arm around his neck and sat on him generously. "That's all right, Mr. Goldsmith."
"What do you think?" Ciheng put his hand on her waist.
Wen Zhenni was completely unprepared. She felt a tightness around her waist, and her whole body was pulled by his arm and pulled onto his legs. She lost her balance and her center of gravity involuntarily pressed towards him.
The man's palm was pressed against the back of her neck, with a burning heat. Wen Zhenni buried her head in the crook of his neck, but the soft cashmere sweater had a cold scent that went straight into her nose.
Feeling the tip of his nose brushing against the side of her neck, Wen Zhenni moved her fingertips slightly and subconsciously pressed against his lips, "Don't do it here..."
Ci Heng paused after being interrupted, her breath brushing the corner of her lips, with a hint of dissatisfaction, "No one will come up."
The servants in a private house are all professionals, and they know what to see and what to do. As early as when the two of them were together, they had already quietly avoided it.
However, seeing her strong request, Ciheng finally carried her back to the bedroom.
I don’t know if it’s because she’s resting at home, but Ciheng comes home earlier and earlier every day, and always wants to stay with her more at night.
The result of having her daily routine disrupted was that Wen Zhenni had endless sleep every day, and then naturally she would sleep until noon.
If this continues, she will be ruined sooner or later.
Wen Zhenni rubbed her sleepy eyes, and the first thing she did when she woke up was to reach out to her side out of habit.
The mattress was cold and I didn't know when the person left.
The sun was already shining brightly outside. After washing up, Wen Zhenni yawned and floated downstairs softly.
Lin Nuo was arranging the servants' work in the lobby. Seeing her coming downstairs, he greeted her with a smile, "Good morning, Madam."
"Good morning."
Wen Zhenni walked towards the dining table weakly.
Aunt Liu brought over the breakfast that was warm on the stove and said, "Madam, have breakfast."
Potato pancakes, three-fresh bean curd, chicken porridge, and lime sparkling tea.
The breakfast prepared by Aunt Liu is different every day, but it all suits her taste.
After eating, I touched my stomach and felt a little regretful that I should have eaten less.
In the acting industry, body maintenance is paramount, and this is especially true for female stars. They have to wear formal attire to various events throughout the year, and not being able to fit in is a disaster.
Speaking of dresses, there are only a few days left for the Taihua anniversary celebration.
Wen Zhenni then remembered and took out her phone to check the calendar. The screen just lit up and a new WeChat message popped up.
It was my mother-in-law Zhuang Minghua who sent the voice message.
I clicked on the voice bar and heard a gentle voice: "Nibao, our anniversary celebration is next week. Mom ordered two dresses for you. Which one do you like best?"
Zhuang Minghua posted several sets of model upper body pictures, one is a golden strapless fishtail skirt, and the other is a V-neck rhinestone satin skirt.
They are all international high-end private customization, and usually require reservations one year in advance.
Both dresses are extremely luxurious, and it seems as if they were inlaid with the best gems in the world.
Wen Zhenni felt warm in her heart and replied in a voice message: "I like them all. Thank you, Mom."
Over the years that Wen Zhenni had interacted with the Ci family, Zhuang Minghua had attended parent-teacher conferences for her, picked her up after school, and taken her to family gatherings. She was always thinking of her when she had something delicious or useful. This mother-in-law truly loved her like a daughter, like a second mother to her.
It’s just that the group’s business is busy, and my mother-in-law and father-in-law are directing work in branches across the country and have not returned to Tianhai City yet.
Wen Zhenni missed her very much, so she video-called Zhuang Minghua and chatted with him for a while.
After she hung up the video, Lin Nuo came over with a tablet and said, "Madam, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, your new agent will come to discuss work matters with you."
"Um?"
When did it happen?
Wen Zhenni was a little surprised and didn't react.
Lin Nuo explained, "I haven't had time to tell my wife yet, but my husband has put together a work team for you. The agent he hired has a great resume and rich experience, and he's a perfect fit for my wife."
"? He never mentioned this to me."
Wen Zhenni took the tablet in surprise. Seeing the photo on the resume, her heart was shocked. "Qin Qing!"
Qin Qing is a well-known ace agent in the circle who has brought out many movie kings and queens.
In Lin Nuo's mouth, it was just a good resume and rich experience.
Wen Zhenni swallowed her saliva. "Secretary Lin, do you think I should get some styling done in advance?"
After becoming famous, this agent has only managed talented actors with acting skills and achievements. Suddenly turning around to manage popular artists with stage backgrounds, isn’t the gap a bit too big?
Lin Nuo said it was okay, "Just treat it normally, Madam."
That being said, you still have to have the right attitude. You can’t act pretentiously without any works.
Wen Zhenni thought about it and decided to show her best. "Secretary Lin, please make an appointment for me for a spa treatment this afternoon."
Lin Nuo: "Okay, ma'am."
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Wen Zhenni made an appointment for a full set of beauty treatments and declined Ciheng's company that night, going to bed early to recuperate.
When I woke up the next day, I felt refreshed.
Secretary Lin and the servants took care of receiving the guests, so she only had to focus on dressing up and making sure she looked her best.
Push open the invisible door next to the master bedroom and walk inside, there is a walk-in closet of over 100 square meters.
It's like walking into a supermarket with a wide selection of goods. In the middle is a classic leather sofa with backrests, and three walls are built-in wardrobes filled with custom-made clothes and shoes and socks.
The remaining wall was filled with chests of drawers that opened with a remote control, revealing sets of diamond and gold jewelry, as well as watches, perfumes, ties, and belts.
Next to the dressing room is a separate dressing room with a French-style dressing table equipped with a full range of makeup tools. If she wants to attend an event and hire a stylist, it will be very convenient here.
Wen Zhenni put on her makeup and was choosing clothes for the meeting with the maid when Chengzi's WeChat popped up.
Orange: [Sister, can you tell me what the situation is now? ]
Orange: [Qin Qing, it's the famous Qin Qing.]
Chengzi only found out last night that Qin Qing was the newly hired agent.
After learning the news, she couldn't sleep well the whole night, and after meeting Qin Qing, she could no longer hold back all the questions in her mind.
Chengzi: [Sister Qin told me that we will be working together in the future. Oh my god, am I dreaming?]
Orange is about to cry.
Good news came one after another in the past few days. First, Wen Zhenni signed with Wanli Entertainment, and then Qin Qing was invited to be her agent. She was in a daze, as if living in a dream.
Although Wen Zhenni didn't see Chengzi's expression, she could imagine her shock and excitement at the moment.
She sent a heart emoji: [Yes, it’s true. ]
The exaggerated emoticons from the other side suddenly came in like pea shooters.
Wen Zhenni scrolled down and saw a photo of a middle-aged woman with her hair tied up.
She was short and thin, wearing a black coat and a pair of silver patent leather pointed high heels.
The shooting angle is average, and some of the photos are blurry. You can tell that I was very nervous when I took the sneak shots.
Chengzi: [Sister Qin is right next to me. We are on our way to your place now.]
Orange: [But have you moved? Why aren't you on Xiangshan Road?]
Wen Zhenni smiled back at her: [You'll know when you get here.]
Chengzi sat next to Qin Qing, not daring to breathe the whole time, and secretly sent messages to Wen Zhenni.
Qin Qing asked a question and she answered it, hesitating and almost making a hole in the screen of her phone.
When Qin Qing called her, she thought it was outrageous enough, but now she realized that even more outrageous things were yet to come.
Otherwise, why would the car drive into Zijin Bay, the super luxury residential area where the price per square meter is six figures.
Orange felt dizzy. He felt dizzy in the car and continued to feel dizzy after getting off the car.
She walked into a villa that was as big as a palace with Qin Qing in a daze, and she seemed to feel even more dizzy.
The servant squatted down to change her shoes, and she was so scared that she kept waving her hands, "No, no need, I can do it myself."
Wen Zhenni had not arrived yet, so the servants arranged them in the reception area.
Orange sat quietly, drinking tea when asked and eating fruit when asked. He had never been so obedient even at school.
Seeing her nervousness, Qin Qing couldn't help but laugh, "You've been to quite a few large events, you can't be so stage-frightened."
Chengzi was also afraid of embarrassing Wen Zhenni, so he took a deep breath and told himself to stay calm.
When Wen Zhenni and the servant came down from upstairs, she stood up with Qin Qing and secretly winked at her.
Wen Zhenni gave her a soothing smile, then walked towards Qin Qing gracefully and extended her right hand. "Hello, Miss Qin. My name is Wen Zhenni."
She said my name was Wen Zhenni, not that I am Wen Zhenni.
Putting your position clearly is an attitude of humble inquiry.
"Ms. Wen Zhenni, I have long heard of your name."
Qin Qing had a good first impression of her and gently cupped her fingertips. "We'll be working together in the future, so it would be strange to use honorifics. You can call me Sister Qin. If you don't mind, I'll call you Zhenni."
"Okay, Sister Qin, let's sit down and talk."
Wen Zhenni was still worried that she wouldn't be able to get along with her, but this suddenly brought them closer.
Everyone sat down on the sofa, and while drinking tea, Wen Zhenni quietly looked at this ace agent.
He has a small frame and a peaceful face, and is much more casual in person than he appears in the video.
If we work together, it shouldn't take too long to get used to each other.
Qin Qing put down the teacup in her hand and said, "You should have heard that I am a strict person at work and I speak directly."
Wen Zhenni nodded: "I accept all constructive criticism."
She also has personal dignity and will not put herself in a low position and exist as a puppet to be packaged by others.
Qin Qing understood what she meant and nodded with a smile. "I've seen your previous works, and their strengths and weaknesses are obvious. I've drawn up a career development plan, which I'll send to your email later."
She said very little nonsense and stated her position directly. "The salary offered by President Ci is very generous. I will not let him down. I will do my best to complete the work in the future. All you have to do is cooperate with me. Let's work hard together and make it bigger and stronger."
"No problem, I'll follow your instructions."
Wen Zhenni said, "Then what should I do next, Sister Qin?"
"Calm down first and sort out the direction for the future."
Qin Qing doesn't fight unprepared. "Devalued commercial performances are a waste of time, so I'll turn them down in the future. I'm not considering variety shows for now, but I'll keep an eye out for suitable ones. Right now, I'm mainly considering scripts. I've received a few, but I need to screen them again."
"That's what I thought."
Wen Zhenni accepted her opinion and listened to her plan for an hour.
Later in the conversation, Qin Qing suddenly asked, "Have you not rested for a long time?"
Not understanding why she asked this, Wen Zhenni nodded and said, "My schedule has been very full since my debut. The longest vacation is no more than ten days."
"Give yourself a break," Qin Qing suggested. "Work, date, it doesn't matter. Experience different lives. That's how you can sharpen your sword."
She is really outspoken and dares to say anything.
Orange next to him gasped and picked up a glass of water to hide his embarrassment.
Wen Zhenni, however, remained calm, saying, "When a popular artist reveals they're in a relationship, it's a huge gamble."
She smiled and said, "Besides, I'm married, so there's no room for romance anymore."
"...cough cough." Orange successfully choked on the water, "What, you got married?"
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