If the studio has any tasks assigned, I'll rush over as soon as possible.

When Liu Shishi received the call from Wang Yueheng, her first thought was that she had been given a mission.

"Just call me Yue Heng. I want to talk to you about filming."

“I plan to give you the role of Meng Yu in the movie ‘The Storm’.”

"In addition, I would like to ask for your opinion on the requirements for accepting roles. Do you prefer filming period dramas or modern dramas?"

Wang Yueheng asked bluntly over the phone.

"Huh? I... I'm fine with anything. I don't care what kind of movie you ask me to film, as long as the script is good!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi hurriedly replied.

Hearing that Wang Yueheng had assigned him the role of Meng Yu from the book "The Storm".

Liu Shishi wasn't too surprised.

After all, the character played by Chen Shuting, the "eldest sister," was too mature and charming, and I certainly didn't fit the role requirements.

If she is the second female lead.

She could only choose between Gao Qilan and Meng Yu for her role.

"If they are all excellent scripts, do you have a choice?"

"As I mentioned before, the studio will tailor a project for you. I'm currently debating whether to choose a period drama or a modern drama."

Wang Yueheng continued asking questions over the phone.

"Ah...so fast?"

"If I had a choice, I'd probably prefer period dramas..."

"After all, I have a background in dance, so there might be some use for my skills in period dramas."

Upon hearing Wang Yueheng's words, Liu Shishi was immediately thrilled.

At first, she thought Wang Yueheng was just saying it casually.

I didn't expect to have to fulfill my promise so soon.

After thinking for a while, Liu Shishi gave her answer.

"Okay, I understand now. Get some rest and I won't bother you anymore."

After saying that, Wang Yueheng was about to hang up the phone.

"Please wait a moment, Professor Wang... Yueheng!"

Remembering something, Liu Shishi hurriedly called out again.

Wang Yueheng asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"I see, I also wanted to ask..."

"Does the studio currently have any other films or TV series in production?"

"If possible, I'd like to make a couple more films, even if it's just a minor role..."

Liu Shishi gripped the phone tightly and spoke hesitantly.

"Yes, there are, both TV series and movies, but the roles have basically already been finalized."

Why did you suddenly decide to film so many movies?

Wang Yueheng asked in return when he heard the other party's idea.

At the same time, he quickly mentally reviewed the works he was currently shooting.

The TV series include "Blossoms" and "Raging Storm" which is in preparation.

The films include "Lost in Thailand", "A Chinese Odyssey", and "Secret".

And the upcoming film "Goodbye Mr. Loser"...

"I actually..."

Liu Shishi was about to speak.

But he stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, his expression becoming conflicted.

"It's nothing, I just want to film a couple more movies to improve my acting skills."

"But after thinking about it carefully, I'll focus on the film 'Raging Storm'..."

"I would also like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to perform."

Then Liu Shishi shook her head again, held the phone, and smiled again.

"Really? If you encounter any trouble, you can ask me for help."

Wang Yueheng sensed that the other party seemed to have some unspeakable difficulties in their tone, and spoke sincerely.

"Yes, I will."

"Then I won't bother you any longer... Goodbye!"

Liu Shishi nodded in reply.

"Sigh, let's try to raise money from other sources first..."

After hanging up the phone, Liu Shishi sighed helplessly.

She originally wanted to ask Wang Yueheng if she could film a couple more movies and earn more money.

Or you could pay a portion of your salary in advance as an emergency fund.

She only found out today after she signed with Wang Yueheng's studio.

My father encountered some trouble in his business.

My father was an ordinary worker in his early years, but later he resigned and went into the real estate business.

And things gradually improved, and they bought a house and settled down in Kyoto.

However, due to the downturn in the real estate industry in the past two years, several indebted clients went bankrupt and absconded, and my father's cash flow was on the verge of breaking down.

To help her father through this difficult time.

Liu Shishi, who had just graduated, gave her father all the money she had saved up from acting in movies and TV dramas during her school years.

Unfortunately, it was still a drop in the ocean.

There are still millions of dollars in debt due.

Furthermore, the family's house has already been mortgaged to pay off debts.

If you really can't repay the debt.

His father is very likely to face imprisonment.

At present, Liu Shishi has only received one role in the film "The Storm".

But I just signed with Hengxue Entertainment.

Liu Shishi was worried that asking for payment before even starting work would damage her image in Wang Yueheng's eyes.

In the end, I kept my thoughts to myself.

If all else fails, she plans to borrow some money from her close friends in Kyoto to get through this difficult time.

I know a lot of friends, and my family is in business.

Liu Shishi thought it should be relatively easy to borrow a hundred or two hundred thousand yuan.

"Oh dear, what a coincidence, my boyfriend recently started a company, and I've given him all my money..."

"Shishi, I really want to help you, but I don't know how I'm going to pay my credit card bill this month. How about I try to scrape together a few thousand yuan for you?"

"Borrow money? No way, Shishi, isn't your family quite wealthy?"

"What? Your dad's business is having cash flow problems? Oh dear, my signal's bad, I can't hear you very well, I'll hang up now, talk to you later..."

But several calls were made in a row.

Through her former close friends, Liu Shishi ultimately managed to borrow less than 200,000 yuan.

The largest sum was a loan from a former neighbor whom he hadn't seen for several years.

When most people heard that she was going to raise money to help her father who was about to go bankrupt, their tone changed almost immediately.

They quickly found a reason to refuse, as if avoiding a plague.

Before this, she had given a lot of money to help her friends, showing a simple and honest personality.

Looking at the loan transfer of over 100,000 yuan on her phone, Liu Shishi, sitting cross-legged on the edge of the bed, gave a helpless, bitter smile.

The next moment, tears streamed down her face, dripping onto the newly made bed sheets.

The experience of a family falling into decline.

This made her, a recent graduate, realize the harshness of reality all at once.

Liu Shishi was completely bewildered and didn't know what to do next.

Are we just going to stand by and watch our father go bankrupt and be sent to jail by his creditors...?

For a fleeting moment, Liu Shishi even felt a little regretful.

If I had signed with Yu Zheng's studio, wouldn't I have already received my salary for the new drama and eased my immediate financial crisis?

But as soon as the idea flashed through her mind, Liu Shishi immediately dismissed it.

Compared to Yu Zheng's works, the talented Wang Yueheng is the director and producer she most wants to work with.

But what about the debts my father has incurred in his business...?

Liu Shishi hugged her knees helplessly and stared blankly for a while.

Under the dim light of the bedside lamp, her figure appeared exceptionally thin and helpless.

"Buzzing~"

Just then, the phone that was next to me suddenly rang again.

Liu Shishi glanced to the side and was surprised to find that it was Wang Yueheng's agent, Mo Zixue, calling.

She had always admired this girl who was a sophomore in college.

Mo Zixue, who is Wang Yueheng's agent, is even two years younger than him.

Yet she handled everything in a very orderly manner.

"Hey, Xiaoxue, what's up?"

Liu Shishi composed herself, picked up her phone, and forced a smile as she spoke.

"Sister Shishi, the new drama is about to start filming."

"As requested by Teacher Yue Heng, I will first transfer the initial one million yuan of film remuneration to your account."

"It's the bank card you signed the contract with. Check in a bit to see if you've received it."

"In addition, Teacher Yue Heng also asked me to remind you that if you encounter any difficulties at home, you should seek help from the company in a timely manner."

"As long as the amount isn't too huge, our studio's artists can receive their salaries in advance."

"This is also a special perk for every artist signed to Hengxue Entertainment Studio."

Mo Zixue spoke softly on the phone, her voice as melodious as heavenly music.