Chapter 54 Chapter 54

Sheng Yueqing was the first to know that the company was moving. Although CEO Gu was very calm about it, speaking as if it were as easy as going out to buy a meal, Sheng Yueqing still took it to heart.

He privately created a new group chat and added Meng Yuansheng and the other two.

Qin Wen was the first to join the group and liked the group name "CEO Gu's Fan Club".

Meng Yuansheng and Cheng Xin joined the group one after another.

As soon as Cheng Xin joined the group, she eagerly asked: 【I heard our company is moving? Who has checked out the new office address?】

CEO Gu's #1 Fan Sheng: 【I heard it's Tiancheng Building Phase Two.】

CEO Gu's #1 Anti-fan Qin: 【I heard gossip from people on the film crew. It's under Wen's Group. It must be very expensive! I also heard that CEO Wen is building a film and television center, and many studios are vying to move in. CEO Gu is amazing to secure this!】

Cheng Xin (don't call me mommy): 【My precious is the best!】

The three of them said in unison: 【Shut up!】

Meng Yuansheng (rational fan): 【I heard that many industry insiders will be there that day. We must make sure CEO Gu's presence is grand!】

CEO Gu's #1 Anti-fan Qin: 【Exactly! We are CEO Gu's artists, and we can't let outsiders like Ning Wenzhuo and Feng Tingyun steal the spotlight!】

CEO Gu's #1 Fan Sheng: 【Agreed!】

After discussing, they went their separate ways.

Meanwhile, Wen Yue was browsing the auction catalog at the auction. Tang Ling had already reviewed all the items and reported: "The sixth, eleventh, and seventeenth items are all suitable as housewarming gifts..."

Wen Yue checked them as suggested, but was unsatisfied. He flipped further and suddenly stopped.

It was a round, vibrant orange diamond, bright and eye-catching, like a sliced orange, plump and juicy, with a sweet fragrance that reminded him instantly of Gu Xingsi.

The young man's bright eyes and unclouded smile.

Just as pure and clear as this orange diamond.

It should look very good on him.

After this thought, he found the other items lacking.

So he raised his hand to stop Tang Ling.

"This one."

Tang Ling's pupils dilated. This orange diamond was the most expensive item of the night. Orange diamonds are rare, and one with such a pure color is even rarer.

Of course, that's not the point. The point is that their CEO Wen has never given anyone jewelry before!

As the assistant, Tang Ling knew his boss loved gemstones. Whenever he saw rare gemstones, he had to have them.

What's going on today?!

Thinking of the recent rumors circulating in the company, he hadn't believed them. After all, he was with CEO Wen every day and hadn't seen him get close to anyone. But now, seeing this orange diamond, he was suddenly uncertain.

When the orange diamond was officially auctioned, the real thing was even more beautiful than the picture.

Under the lights, the orange diamond emitted a clear and warm glow, very attractive.

Seeing Wen Yue's appreciative gaze, Tang Ling thought he'd changed his mind and said: "CEO Wen, this orange diamond has extremely high purity and a very pure color. It's very rare. You..."

Before he finished, he heard Wen Yue say: "Indeed, it's quite nice."

Tang Ling thought he'd changed his mind and hurriedly said: "Then..."

Wen Yue: "Have Lancelot design a brooch with it and send it over before CEO Gu moves."

Tang Ling: "...Yes."

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Soon, it was the day of Le Shi Company's move.

The equipment had been moved a few days earlier. Early that morning, Gu Xingsi led the company employees to get busy and welcome the arriving guests.

His four artists followed behind him.

The four of them had specially styled themselves today. At a glance, they were handsome in their own ways, quite stunning.

The guests included most of the industry in Beijing, from large companies to small studios, covering film, television, and music circles. Congratulatory flower baskets almost filled the entire corridor.

Some industry insiders had previously looked down on Le Shi, a "small company," but upon arriving at the scene, they were greatly surprised.

Who would have thought that in just over a year, Le Shi had grown to its current status?

And among them were many famous people.

For example, actress Yuan Qingqing, top-tier agent Liang Wenjun, top star Shen Yu, famous director Feng Tingyun, and the recently popular business elite Ning Wenzhuo... etc.

Many people instantly felt lucky to have come. This wasn't a housewarming party; it was clearly a gathering of industry bigwigs!

The highlight of the atmosphere was Wen Yue's arrival.

Although there were rumors that CEO Wen would come, many people didn't believe it. After all, CEO Wen was extremely busy, and rarely attended industry gatherings, let alone housewarming parties.

However, Wen Yue not only came but also brought an extremely valuable gift.

When the box opened, revealing the dazzling orange diamond brooch, many people gasped.

Many people in the industry knew that Wen Yue liked collecting gemstones and guarded them jealously.

Recently, they heard that Wen Yue had bought a sky-high-priced orange diamond at an auction. At the time, they only thought he had added another item to his collection. Unexpectedly, it was a gift for Gu Xingsi?!

Many people's gazes towards Gu Xingsi changed.

Only Sun Hongfei was excited: A sky-high-priced orange diamond! A brooch!! A brooch!!

Brooches are worn closest to the heart. What does this represent! Of course, it's love!

Meng Yuansheng and the others behind Gu Xingsi were also stunned.

They guarded against Feng Tingyun and Ning Wenzhuo, but Wen Yue appeared!

When Gu Xingsi saw the brooch, his eyes lit up. Even if he didn't know gemstones, he could tell how valuable it was, so he could only reluctantly wave his hand: "This is too expensive. I can't accept such a valuable gift without having done anything to deserve it."

Wen Yue thought that Gu Xingsi's help to him far exceeded the value of this brooch.

However, these things were confidential and couldn't be said in public, so he could only say: "It's not that valuable to you."

After saying this, he put down the box containing the brooch and turned to leave.

Gu Xingsi clutched the box, gazed deeply at his back, and frantically shouted to the system: 【System! I've struck gold!! Send me a dozen more of this kind of generous sponsor, hahahahaha!】

System: 【...】

And this scene, in the eyes of others—

Sun Hongfei: "!!!"

If this isn't love!!!!

Others: "..."

Did we just get a mouthful of dog food?

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After that day, Gu Xingsi found that his popularity in the industry seemed to have improved, and things went more smoothly.

He couldn't help but exclaim to the system: 【It seems that the feng shui here is really good, it's bringing me good luck!】

System: 【Uh...】

Gu Xingsi suspiciously asked: 【System, what's wrong with you lately? You've been so hesitant, not at all straightforward.】

The system thought about the gossip surrounding its host and struggled whether to come clean: 【Actually...】

However, before it could finish, Sun Hongfei came looking for him.

After moving the company, Gu Xingsi and Sun Hongfei started preparing for the project.

This was a new field for Gu Xingsi. Everything had to be learned from scratch. He followed every procedure from beginning to end, not missing a single detail.

Sun Hongfei was happy to have him, and would consult him on everything.

This time he came to discuss the lead actor.

Gu Xingsi already had someone in mind. He asked: "What do you think of Miao Yaming?"

Miao Yaming is a well-known veteran actor in the industry, with superb acting skills and numerous awards. Many of his roles were the white moonlight of a generation.

However, at the peak of his career, he retired from the entertainment industry to direct plays, becoming a great regret in the industry.

Sun Hongfei was stunned.

But the screenwriter and director were both immediately excited: "I think it's good! But can we get him?"

"Don't dream," Sun Hongfei couldn't help but pour cold water. "Two years ago, they tried to get Mr. Miao for the drama 'Wind Rises', with a famous director and huge investment! The crew tried everything but couldn't persuade him. I think it's even harder for our web drama. There are still many 40+ male stars in the industry with good acting skills. Let's find someone else. After all, time is tight, and we can't delay the lead actor selection any longer."

The excitement the screenwriter and director felt when Gu Xingsi spoke was now gone.

Yes, countless people had tried to persuade Miao Yaming to come out of retirement, but none had succeeded.

What capital did they have to persuade a bigwig?

However, Gu Xingsi was listening to the system gossip about Miao Yaming's retirement from the entertainment industry.

【Actually, Miao Yaming's retirement was related to an unrequited love. It's quite pure.】

【Twenty years ago, Miao Yaming was a newcomer. He was selected to star in a romance film. The female lead was Yu Baoer, one of the most popular actresses in Hong Kong at the time. Yu Baoer was beautiful and outgoing, and her acting style was experiential. She would exit her role after filming, but Miao Yaming was deeply affected.】

【Miao Yaming was introverted back then, but to confess to Yu Baoer, he went to Hong Kong alone. However, he learned that Yu Baoer already had a boyfriend. Dejected, he returned to Beijing. He didn't dare tell anyone about his feelings, so he worked hard on acting, creating many popular dramas and films.】

【But he couldn't forget Yu Baoer. During that time, Yu Baoer and her boyfriend broke up and got back together repeatedly. Every time he wanted to confess, he missed the opportunity. When she finally broke up with her boyfriend, Miao Yaming brought flowers to confess, but due to heavy rain, his flight was delayed. When he finally arrived in Hong Kong, he saw Yu Baoer accepting another man's proposal and retired from the entertainment industry to go abroad with her husband.】

【The blow to Miao Yaming was huge. He also retired from the entertainment industry and remained single, never dating. People in the industry thought he wasn't interested in relationships, but no one knew the depth of his feelings.】

Gu Xingsi also felt moved.

Unexpectedly, even in the murky entertainment industry, there was such a pure love story.

The system continued: 【After Yu Baoer got married, Miao Yaming decided to stop bothering her, burying his feelings deep inside, never looking at her news. So he didn't know that Yu Baoer and her husband had long since broken up. They divorced two years ago. Yu Baoer returned to Hong Kong to act again, but she had been away from the industry for many years, so she didn't have many opportunities...】

Gu Xingsi: 【Alas, it's really fate's cruel joke.】

However, he had an idea.

Thinking of this, he said: "It's worth trying, how would we know otherwise?"

Sun Hongfei was still pessimistic: "Then we'll prepare for two scenarios. CEO Gu will try to persuade Mr. Miao, and I'll find someone else."

After agreeing, they went their separate ways.

Gu Xingsi first visited Yuan Qingqing.

Yuan Qingqing had worked in Hong Kong and still had connections. Hearing Gu Xingsi's words, she was stunned for a moment: "You want to invite Yu Baoer to act?"

Gu Xingsi nodded and said: "But this role doesn't have many scenes. I don't know if she's willing."

Yuan Qingqing: "That's not a problem. She doesn't have many opportunities in Hong Kong now. As long as there's work, she shouldn't refuse."

Speaking of this, she felt a little sad and grateful, "Thank you for still remembering her."

Gu Xingsi quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, it's me who should thank you."

"Alright, what's the point of saying thank you between us!" Yuan Qingqing waved her hand. "Baoer and I haven't acted together for many years. If there are any cameo roles in this drama, you can ask me!"

Gu Xingsi didn't expect this unexpected gain and immediately agreed: "Great!"

After saying goodbye to Yuan Qingqing, Gu Xingsi found Liang Wenjun.

Liang Wenjun's artists had collaborated with Miao Yaming many times, and she had a good relationship with him.

Knowing that Gu Xingsi wanted to invite Miao Yaming to be the lead actor, Liang Wenjun couldn't help but persuade him: "It's not that I don't believe in you, but Old Miao is very stubborn. Although I don't know why he quit acting, even we old friends have tried our best to persuade him without success. Don't hit your head against a brick wall."

Gu Xingsi was not shaken: "Sister Wenjun, let me try."

Liang Wenjun laughed helplessly: "I'm not trying to harm you, Old Miao is really impossible to persuade!"

Just then, Fu Ya walked in, overheard their conversation, and smiled: "Young CEO Gu is quite courageous, wanting to bite into the hard bone that is Miao Yaming! Sister Wenjun, just let him try!"

Liang Wenjun glared at her: "Don't stir up trouble!"

But Fu Ya always loves chaos. The more Liang Wenjun said that, the more excited she got: "Young CEO Gu, let's make a bet, how about it?"

Gu Xingsi: "Huh?"

Fu Ya: "If you can persuade Old Miao, I'll make a cameo in your drama for free! But if you can't, you'll be my assistant for a day, how about that?"

Gu Xingsi: This is actually a good deal!!

Miao Yaming, Yuan Qingqing, Fu Ya. He could imagine how many people would be shocked when the cast list came out.

So he immediately agreed without hesitation.

Liang Wenjun sighed helplessly, but then she thought again.

Young CEO Gu was still young and full of energy. Since entering the industry, he seemed to have never failed. It was normal to have such confidence.

This time meeting Miao Yaming, although a setback, might not be a bad thing.

So, she took Young CEO Gu and the mischievous Fu Ya to the Beijing Grand Theatre to find Miao Yaming.

When they arrived, Miao Yaming was teaching actors. He was elegant and refined, with a straight posture. At the age of 40+, he was at his most charming. Every move and expression was full of drama.

The moment he saw him, Gu Xingsi was sure that he was the perfect lead actor.

He had to persuade him!!

Miao Yaming finished his work and approached them: "Sorry, I've kept you waiting."

After some pleasantries, Liang Wenjun explained their purpose.

Miao Yaming showed no change in expression, calmly refusing.

Gu Xingsi was not discouraged but said to Miao Yaming: "Mr. Miao, can I have a private conversation with you?"

Miao Yaming frowned slightly but still said gently: "Young friend, I've already made it clear. I've retired from the entertainment industry and won't act."

At this time, Fu Ya started to stir things up: "Old Miao, what are you afraid of? Just talk to him privately. Are you afraid of being persuaded and slapped in the face?"

Miao Yaming looked up, calmly saying: "Don't try to provoke me, it's useless."

Fu Ya spread her hands and gave Gu Xingsi a helpless expression: "See? He's just so stubborn."

Being scolded, Miao Yaming didn't get angry. He nodded to them and was about to leave.

At this moment, Gu Xingsi spoke: "What a pity, I wanted to see you and Yu Baoer play husband and wife on screen again."

Miao Yaming stopped, turning his head abruptly: "What did you say?!"

Gu Xingsi smiled: "Mr. Miao, can we have a private chat now?"

Miao Yaming's expression kept changing. Finally, he led Gu Xingsi to a quiet place.

"Tell me, what do you mean by that?"

Gu Xingsi sighed: "I heard that after Yu Baoer got married, she had a hard time. After going abroad, her husband quickly revealed his true colors. He didn't work and relied on her to support him. When Yu Baoer mentioned divorce, he threatened to kill her..."

As Gu Xingsi spoke, he observed Miao Yaming's expression. He saw that although he maintained his elegant demeanor, his hands were clenched into fists, his jaw muscles slightly tense, as if he was suppressing his anger.

Seeing that Gu Xingsi stopped mid-sentence, he anxiously asked, "Then she... how is she now?"

Gu Xingsi sighed again.

Miao Yaming's heart was lifted.

Gu Xingsi slowly said: "Two years ago, Yu Baoer finally divorced him and returned to Hong Kong. But the competition is fierce there, and she doesn't have many opportunities, so she's not doing well."

Miao Yaming's straight back seemed to suddenly bend. He held the chair tightly, his eyes filled with worry and pain.

Gu Xingsi then said: "I want to invite Yu Baoer to act in this drama, but the role requirements for the male lead are high, if we can't find the right person, I'm afraid..."

Before he finished, Miao Yaming said: "I'll do it!"

When Gu Xingsi brought Miao Yaming back to Liang Wenjun and Fu Ya, both were stunned.

"You... you really will act!" Fu Ya looked at Miao Yaming incredulously, then at Gu Xingsi, "Young CEO Gu, how did you persuade this old stubborn? There are rumors in the industry that you can cast spells. Is it true?!"

Gu Xingsi: "..."

What kind of strange rumors are circulating in your industry?!

Liang Wenjun, however, realized something and looked suspiciously at Miao Yaming: "You changed your mind as soon as you heard about Yu Baoer. Could it be..."

"No!" Miao Yaming immediately denied it, solemnly saying, "It's for art! Isn't it, CEO Gu?"

Gu Xingsi: "..."

He looked at Miao Yaming's almost red ears and coughed lightly, "It's... for art."

So, when Sun Hongfei returned to the crew dejectedly, he saw the director and screenwriter acting like crazy fans, circling Miao Yaming.

He rubbed his eyes.

Wow! It's really Miao Yaming!!!

CEO Gu actually got Miao Yaming!!!

How on earth did he do that!!

He thought of the actors he had painstakingly sought out. Forget about the most suitable one, even the third-choice backup had refused.

At this time, he heard the screenwriter's scream: "What! CEO Gu, you also invited Sister Qing and Sister Fu Ya for cameos!! Oh my god! Is this real?!"

Sun Hongfei: "!!!"

They're all humans, why is there such a huge difference!!

Gu Xingsi saw the dejected Sun Hongfei and approached him: "What's wrong?"

Sun Hongfei sniffed, recounting his ordeal.

Gu Xingsi listened, paused, and comforted him: "Actually, their rejection is a good thing."

Sun Hongfei: "?"

Gu Xingsi: "The first actor you contacted frequently went whoring, his wife is already collecting evidence to sue him. The second actor..."

Sun Hongfei's heart was broken. In the end, he could only cry: "CEO Gu, please don't comfort me!"

"Oh, okay." Gu Xingsi decided to satisfy him and said honestly, "Your vision is indeed not very good."

Sun Hongfei: "????"