Chapter 393 Poor Little Huang, being bullied...

Lian Jinian's smile had become strained. "It's nothing."

Zhao Lei comforted him, "Ji Nian, don't pay any attention to Quan Tao. He's always so unpleasant to hear. But..."

"Your girlfriend is independent and capable, and she treats you very well. In the future, you can take care of the family while she works hard outside. It's good that someone has to support the family..."

Lian Jinian's joy at receiving a birthday gift had completely vanished. Stroking the watch on his wrist, the usually cheerful man appeared quite silent at this moment.

After finishing up all the work piling up at the company, Shen Xuewei stared at the stock page, looking at the stocks in her account that had risen again, and a smile appeared on her lips.

A familiar number called, and Shen Xuewei answered it.

"Hello?"

Xu Yue's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Weiwei, I've made up my mind. I want to sign with Heyu Century."

With the airing of "The Rise and Fall of a Prosperous Era," Xu Yue finally gained some recognition in the entertainment industry.

As the third female lead in this popular drama, she didn't have many scenes.

However, because each appearance was stunning and memorable, it was an effective performance.

After learning that she had not yet signed with a management company, several companies in the entertainment industry that were optimistic about her extended offers to her.

After nearly half a month of contact and consideration, she finally decided to sign a contract with Heyu Century.

Information about Heyu Century flashed through Shen Xuewei's mind.

During this time, she also helped Xu Yue look up information about these brokerage companies, filtering them one by one.

In the end, only two remained, and Heyu Century was one of them.

She leaned back slightly. "It seems that Heyu Century should offer you some good terms."

Xu Yue didn't intend to hide it from Shen Xuewei. "Yes, the terms are indeed quite good. It's split 40/60, with the company getting 40% and me getting 60%. They'll also arrange for me to play the second female lead in a drama as a gift."

"Besides these, assistants and agents will be arranged, and I will also have acting lessons taught by teachers."

She came from an untrained background; her acting skills and such hadn't undergone any formal training.

She had several months to prepare for the performance of "The Rise and Fall of a Prosperous Era" so that she could perform it well.

Now that she's signed with a company, she'll have more and more acting opportunities in the future, and she doesn't want to stagnate.

I can learn more before joining the group again.

For newcomers just starting out, the most common revenue sharing ratio for management companies is around 50%-70%.

For minor actors like Xu Yue who have barely gained some recognition, the revenue sharing ratio will be adjusted accordingly.

Shen Xuewei has watched Xu Yue get to where she is today and is about to sign with a reliable agency, and she is genuinely happy for her.

"Congratulations."

Xu Yue also chuckled foolishly.

"Hehehe, Weiwei, I've been waiting for this opportunity for so long, and the day has finally come."

She remembered something and added, "Oh, right, Weiwei, there's something else I want to tell you."

Shen Xuewei looked at the computer screen, clicked the mouse a few times, and casually said:

"What is it? Tell me."

Xu Yue paused for a moment, her voice tinged with shyness.

She coughed lightly, "Well... well, Weiwei, I have a boyfriend."

Shen Xuewei paused, and this time she didn't simply congratulate her, but instead asked a series of questions.

"How old is this guy? How long have you known each other? Where is he from? What's his personality like? And..."

A barrage of questions nearly knocked Xu Yue unconscious.

She tried hard to remember Shen Xuewei's questions and answered them one by one:

"His name is Zhou Huainan, the second male lead in 'The Rise and Fall of a Prosperous Era,' he's ten years older than me. You've met him before on set..."

This was her first time playing such an important role, and no matter how hard she tried, she was still scolded by the director quite a bit.

Zhou Huainan was dragged down by her, but he never got angry. He would teach her and take the initiative to rehearse with her to find the feeling.

He was emotionally stable, tolerant, and good at guiding her, teaching her many things. Xu Yue had a very good impression of him.

She had been in the capital for five years, and it wasn't that no one had pursued her; this was the only one who had captured her heart.

A calm, reserved, mature, and charming man appeared in Shen Xuewei's mind.

While the film crew was still shooting, she went to visit for a few days and did indeed meet Zhou Huainan.

During the time Xu Yue was filming, the name Zhou Huainan came up quite frequently, but she didn't think about it in that way at the time.

After all, it's normal that Zhou Huainan's name was mentioned frequently because he had the most scenes with Xu Yue.

After filming wrapped, Xu Yue didn't talk to her about this person much anymore.

She thought the two of them didn't have any contact in private, but when she heard that name again, it meant that Xu Yue had talked to him.

Xu Yue is 23 years old now, and this person is 10 years older than her, which means he is already 33 years old.

Unlike Xu Yue, who is only just beginning to gain recognition, Zhou Huainan, while not exactly famous, can be considered a third-tier actor.

Based on Shen Xuewei's previous impressions, Zhou Huainan had a pretty good impression of her.

Xu Yue was still talking when, after they finished, she asked her if she was free recently, as she wanted to invite her to dinner.

Shen Xuewei readily agreed.

"Sure, I'm going to the capital on a business trip in a few days, I'll treat you to a meal then."

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll wait for you."

The two hung up the phone, and Shen Xuewei went back to doing her own thing.

A few days later, she sat in the private room and saw Xu Yue's boyfriend.

Unlike Lian Jinian's youthful charm, Zhou Huainan exudes the allure of a mature man.

He speaks calmly and unhurriedly, is humble and reserved, and possesses a serene temperament that comes with age—definitely the type Xu Yue likes.

Based on my observations so far, apart from his advanced age, I haven't found anything wrong with him.

This was Xu Yue's first love, and she clearly liked Zhou Huainan very much.

Looking into the other person's eyes, they seemed to shine as if they were filled with a sky full of stars.

Shen Xuewei could smell the sweet, sour scent of love emanating from Xu Yue.

Having confirmed that the other party was a reliable person, Shen Xuewei felt temporarily relieved.

Zhou Huainan and Xu Yue are both in the rising stage of their careers. Although they are dating, only their close friends know about it, and they have no intention of announcing it to the public.

After officially signing with Heyu Century, Xu Yue received more job opportunities.

Before the end of 2013, she had already joined the cast of two dramas, one as the second female lead and the other as the third female lead, both with considerable screen time.

As the Lunar New Year approached, she surprisingly took the initiative to mention to Shen Xuewei that she wanted to go back to Yizhou.

Five years later, as Xu Yue walked the streets of Luli County again, she looked at the familiar scene before her and felt somewhat dazed.

She found a time to stand in front of her grandmother's grave and burn paper money.

"Grandma, I'm sorry I haven't visited you in years. Are you doing well down there?"

"When I was little, I told you I wanted to be an actress and that I wanted lots of people to like me. It seems like that dream is about to come true. Would you be happy for me? I secretly went home to see my uncles and aunts. They're doing very well..."

She chattered on and on to her grandmother, and then casually cleared the weeds near the grave.

In the end, looking at the grave mound in front of me, I thought with a sense of longing, how wonderful it would be if my grandmother were still alive.

She took one last look, reluctant to leave:

"Grandma, I will definitely come back to see you often when I have time."

She put on a mask and walked a few steps forward, where Shen Xuewei was waiting for her.

"Have you finished talking with your grandma? Then let's go back. My second aunt has prepared a lot of dishes and is waiting for us to come back and eat."

Xu Yue walked forward briskly with her hands behind her back.

"Okay, that's all. Let's hurry back... Oh, by the way, before we left the village, I think I saw your little cousin riding a dog..."

Shen Xuewei was used to it. "Sigh... he can ride a dog or a pig, as long as he doesn't bother me..."

Poor little Huang was bullied...

You can torment Xiao Huang, but you can't torment her.