"Once you're no longer famous, I'll take good care of you and make sure you're well-fed and clothed."

"Mr. Mu is so generous!" Shen Shi, having received the promise from her sugar daddy, obediently massaged her shoulders.

Mu Lengshan looked satisfied, enjoying the service provided by Chen Shi.

"Are you sure you're not going to film anymore?" Mu Lengshan suddenly asked as the two were joking around.

He paused for a moment, then resumed his normal movements.

It was difficult to discern Mu Lengshan's intentions from his expression, and Shen Shi was unsure whether this was a test.

"My acting skills and reputation have both plummeted, what's the point of continuing to make films?" he said dejectedly.

Mu Lengshan turned to look at him, "But are you really willing to give up?"

Shen Shi was silent for a while, then smiled bitterly and said, "How can I be willing to part with something I've never had?"

Mu Lengshan fell silent, a rare occurrence for him.

Even as a die-hard fan, she found it hard to say that Shen Shi was a good actor, so from the beginning, Mu Lengshan did not support Shen Shi's transition to a film actor.

When things started to go downhill, Mu Lengshan realized that abandoning the transformation was an absolutely correct choice.

Of course, one of the reasons is that she loves listening to songs; if she weren't acting, she could produce more songs.

Singer Pink Bath Fir Tree is overjoyed!

While excited, I didn't forget another thing.

“If you’re not filming, your resources are useless. How about I give you more and introduce you to some business opportunities?” Mu Lengshan asked Shen Shi for his opinion.

The two were simply getting what they needed from each other. Mu Lengshan was always generous and never let anyone suffer a loss in their collaborations.

Seeing that Chen Shi didn't respond for a long time, she offered other options.

"Perhaps you want a song award? That's not impossible. I can pull some strings. The Golden Voice Award—they always have that seniority-based system. You should have won it long ago!"

The mention of the Golden Voice Award makes Mu Lengshan furious.

As the most authoritative music award in China, the Golden Voice Award has always attracted much attention. If a singer wins it, their status will rise instantly.

Since her debut, she has sung numerous hit songs with a variety of novel musical styles.

Singers like these could sweep the Golden Voice Award, but that's not the case.

Every year at the Golden Voice Awards, there are indeed nominees who are not nominated, but he always ends up being a runner-up, sitting and clapping while others win the award.

This has happened repeatedly, making it hard not to suspect that the organizers are doing it on purpose to attract more viewers.

But they have their own reasons, like not having enough qualifications to receive awards, or not being old enough to receive awards. With all these reasons, Chen Shi can only endure it.

Mu Lengshan grew angrier the more she thought about it, and she made up her mind: this year's Golden Voice Award belonged to Shen Shi!

With me here, let's see who dares to make any trouble!

Mu Lengshan's pouty appearance, in Chen Shi's eyes, looked like a little dolphin, which was quite cute.

He made his own assessment.

Seeing Chen Shi staring intently at her, Mu Lengshan felt a little uncomfortable. What are you looking at! Is there something on my face?

"Why aren't you saying anything?" she asked, shaking Chen Shi's arm.

When Shen Shi came to his senses, he gently shook his head. "Awards obtained through manipulation are meaningless."

Mu Lengshan immediately retorted, "What do you mean by 'through manipulation'? This award is rightfully yours. I'm just helping you get back what rightfully belongs to you."

Education has always taught Mu Lengshan that when you believe you deserve something, don't hesitate! As long as it's not illegal or criminal, fight for it! What you can get is yours!

This kind of behavior is perfectly acceptable in the business world, but when it comes to awards, Shen Shi has a different perspective.

"There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes, and the same goes for musical taste. You think I deserve it, and I think I deserve it too, but we can't represent everyone."

He put his arm around Mu Lengshan, letting her lean on his shoulder, and calmly began to speak.

"No! You're confusing the issue! Even if not everyone agrees, more than half of the people think you deserve it."

Mu Lengshan, like a proud little peacock, retorted defiantly.

"It doesn't matter. The wishes of most people can't change the organizer's decision. I don't care about the award anyway, so why should I be accused of using connections for it?"

Chen Shi patiently and gently guided Mu Lengshan step by step.

Having been in the industry for several years, Shen Shi had long since figured out the basic logic of idol operation.

The music scene has been stagnant for years, and music awards are not as prestigious as film awards. Given Shen Shi's popularity, he doesn't need their support at all.

Winning this award will only get me the title of Best Singer; I'll get nothing else in return.

But if you don't take it, there are many benefits!

Not only will fans feel sorry for their idols, completing the fully automated process of "torturing fans," but the topic's popularity will also increase during periods of silence.

Winning an award is only a matter of time, but public favor and stardom are things that can only be encountered by chance. When faced with the choice, Chen Shi would naturally choose the latter.

After hearing Shen Shi's story, Mu Lengshan was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.

"When did you become so scheming?!" she asked in surprise.

Hearing Mu Lengshan describe himself as scheming, Shen Shi frowned unhappily and said, "That's just the truth, it's not scheming."

In Mu Lengshan's eyes, Shen Shi was always a brainless, handsome fool who acted on impulse and never considered the consequences of his actions.

If he weren't good-looking, had a great singing voice, and was a great cook, who would want to date him?

The rationality that appeared in his eyes added a touch of appreciation. "Alright, but since you're not filming anymore, I should give you something else, right?"

"Why are you giving me things?" Shen Shi asked lazily, stroking her back.

Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Mu Lengshan couldn't help but remind him, "This is our deal!"

It was you who proposed this deal! Damn it! What a lousy deal!

Shen Shi'ao let out a sound, as if he had just learned of this, which made Mu Lengshan so angry that she wanted to hit someone.

Upon noticing her movement, Shen Shi grabbed Mu Lengshan's restless hand.

“But I’ve changed my mind and don’t want to do the deal anymore, what should I do?” he asked Mu Lengshan.

The astute Mu Lengshan immediately understood his unspoken meaning. "Why are you going back on your word? Give me a reason."

She asked Shen Shi in the same manner.

"Because I love you, love should not be a transaction."

Shen Shi had already said this last night, but Mu Lengshan had evaded it. Now he was bringing it up again.

At this moment, Mu Lengshan felt only anger. She sat up straight and sternly questioned Shen Shi, "Why do you love me? Why didn't you love me before! But now you love me?"

These words were almost shouted out, and after speaking, Mu Lengshan's eyes were bloodshot.

Why bring these things up? Wouldn't it be better to let her take it all in stride?

You can offer money and sincerity, but once trust has collapsed, it is incredibly difficult to rebuild.

Love is full of uncertainty.

Heartbroken, Mu Lengshan only wanted to stay with Shen Shi and was unwilling to face the unknown future.

A mutual exchange of benefits would have been the perfect solution, but now Shen Shi has personally torn it apart.