Chapter 102 Those Who Act Evil Will Die: Acquiring Shares and Filming "Temptation Star"
At 10 a.m., Qin Shu personally escorted Song Ying to see Huang Lei.
The location is a teahouse on Nanxiang Street in the capital.
Upon entering, a cobblestone path leads to a road lined with lush bamboo groves. Further on, a winding corridor connects the path to a rockery, creating a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city.
Huang Lei was already waiting in the private room.
We arrived an hour early.
Because I was nervous, I kept drinking tea and went to the bathroom twice.
"Secretary Peng, is the boss behind you really willing to come?"
"Don't worry, Madam. Our boss always keeps his word. Since he said he would come to see you, he certainly won't break his promise."
Huang Lei glanced at her phone.
9:55.
Five minutes left.
The court's verdict was just released yesterday. Thanks to the information provided by that mysterious person, the lawsuit went exceptionally smoothly.
The final verdict not only confirmed that Li Zhong had embezzled Huang's shares, but also proved that he had committed adultery and kept a mistress during his marriage.
Of course, there's also the fact that he lined his own pockets within the company and abused his position for personal gain.
In conclusion, the final result is:
First, he needs to return the shares that originally belonged to the Huang family;
Secondly, he was granted a divorce from Huang Lei and was ordered to leave with nothing.
For Huang Lei, this was the best possible outcome.
So he immediately contacted Peng Wen, wanting to thank his boss in person.
When Song Ying reached the door, it was exactly 9:58.
I could vaguely hear a woman's voice inside.
"Secretary Peng, does your boss have any taboos? Is there anything I need to pay attention to later? Could you please remind me again?"
Huang Lei was deeply distressed.
She had been fighting with Li Zhong for over a decade without being able to do anything to him, but now that the other party had made a move, Li Zhong had lost everything in less than a month.
This person's background is definitely not something she can compete with.
Song Ying pushed open the door and entered.
"Ms. Huang, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not some man-eating monster. Just let things take their natural course."
Upon hearing the sound, Huang Lei immediately stood up and reached out to pull her son beside her.
Upon seeing the person's appearance, they froze on the spot.
"You, you're not..."
Huang Lei was speechless with surprise.
It was her son next to her who reacted first.
“Song…Song Ying?! Mom, this…”
The mother and son exchanged a glance and then looked at Peng Wen.
Peng Wen nodded and said, "You two are not mistaken. The person you want to see is our lady."
In the minds of Huang Lei and her son, someone who could make such a large-scale investment must be a seasoned and shrewd businessman.
They are either Li Zhong's formidable rivals or have other personal grudges against Li Zhong.
He's definitely a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties.
Who would have thought it would be Song Ying, who works in the entertainment industry...?
Fortunately, the shock was only momentary.
Soon, Huang Lei came out of her seat and pulled her son to kneel down.
Song Ying quickly dodged aside and at the same time grabbed Huang Lei.
Peng Wen stopped Huang Lei's son, Huang Xinping. Li Zhong's outrageous deeds over the years had long displeased his wife and children. Two years ago, Huang Xinping took his mother's surname on his own initiative, which caused a conflict with Li Zhong for more than half a year.
"Ms. Huang, please have a seat. I'm not here today to ask for a favor, but to discuss business with you."
As she spoke, Song Ying gestured for them to join in.
Huang Lei looked at Peng Wen, then at Song Ying, and finally followed her lead and sat down.
Peng Wen found an excuse to leave.
Close the door to the private room from the outside.
They stood guard at the door.
Song Ying sat down, and Huang Xinping quickly poured her some water.
So Song Ying started talking to Huang Lei:
“When I auditioned for ‘Temptation Star,’ Li Zhongzeng treated me frivolously. After I splashed water on his face, he used his connections to give the role I was auditioning for to his mistress, Sun Ruoxuan.”
“I considered doing it myself, but after learning about your situation, I thought it might be more appropriate to hand the knife to you—after all, you hate him much more than I do.”
"So, Ms. Huang, you don't need to be overly grateful to me. I had my own reasons for dealing with Li Zhong, and you helped me out, so you've done your part. We're even now."
However, Huang Lei shook her head.
He looked at Song Ying with eagerness and gratitude.
“Miss Song, although you are unwilling to talk about gratitude, no matter what, you did help my son and me with Li Zhong’s matter.”
“Over the years, that damned man has never cared about the life or death of my son and me. I’ve wanted a divorce but haven’t been able to get one.”
“I once thought about ending it all, but I was afraid that after I died, Xinping would be bullied by that damned Li Zhong and his lover, and I was even more afraid that I would have no face to meet our father in the afterlife.”
"Now that you've helped us so much, if there's anything we can do to help, just let us know. We'll definitely not refuse!"
"As for the business you mentioned, I'll do it even if it means losing money!"
For Huang Lei, money is just an external thing.
Song Ying had done them a great favor, helping them escape Li Zhong's control and reclaim their former family business.
“Since it’s a business deal, of course I won’t let you lose money.”
After saying this, Song Ying picked up her hot tea and took a sip.
"Time is limited, so I'll get to the point—Ms. Huang, after winning the case, what are your plans for the shares of Qingcheng that you got back?"
This is exactly what Huang Lei has been considering since winning the case.
This is also her biggest challenge right now.
“Miss Song, you know my family situation. My parents are gone now, and it’s just me and Xinping who depend on each other for survival.”
“This child is promising. He got into the chemistry department of a prestigious foreign university and wants to continue doing scientific research. But I’m not good at managing relationships, so I’m thinking of spending more time with him before he gets married to make up for the regrets of these past years.”
"With all this back and forth, I definitely won't be able to take care of things on Qingcheng's side."
"But with Li Zhong's example before me, I don't dare to ask anyone else to manage it, for fear that in the end I'll be fooled again."
“After the verdict was announced yesterday, several shareholders of the company wanted to buy Qingcheng’s shares from me. Although I’m currently short of cash, it’s still the family business left to me by my father, and I’m afraid they won’t cherish it…”
At this point, Huang Lei sighed.
"I'm really having a headache right now—it would be best to find a reliable agent, but where can we find one in such a short time? But if we can't find one, and we're not good at managing things, Qingcheng will still go downhill..."
I was worried before I received the shares.
Even with shares nearing their bottom, I'm still worried.
Huang Lei hoped someone could give her some advice.
"In that case, I have an idea that Ms. Huang might want to consider."
Huang Lei's eyes lit up: "Miss Song, please tell me!"
Song Ying said, "I'm currently preparing to set up a film and television media company, but starting from scratch would take too long. Qingcheng has a good foundation and its own team of actors. If you trust me, I'm willing to buy all of your Qingcheng shares at a price 10% higher than the market price."
"Furthermore, I promise you that I will manage it with all my heart and soul and not let your father's hard work go to waste."
Huang Lei finally understood what Song Ying meant by "business".
This is like a pillow delivered just when you're about to fall asleep.
For the mother and son, this was a perfect opportunity that came knocking on their door!
They might not feel comfortable letting others have the same experience.
"But if it's Miss Song, let alone a ten percent higher price, I'd be willing to pay half price!"
Huang Lei readily agreed.
Huang Xinping, who was standing next to him, also adjusted his glasses.
“That’s right, Miss Song, you are our benefactor. We trust you and want to do something to help. Although you are righteous and don’t want to take advantage of us, this is something my mother and I are willing to do, so please don’t refuse!”
At this point, Huang Xinping glanced at his mother beside him.
“Actually, I had been thinking about having my mother go abroad with me last year. At that time, she was worried about the company and was afraid that if she left, the Huang family business would be completely taken over by the Li family.”
"If Miss Song is willing to take over now, it will put my mother's mind at ease. She has been trapped in the cage of the Li family and marriage for so long, it is time for her to go out and see the world and live a life that truly belongs to her."
Huang Lei and her son trusted Song Ying wholeheartedly and treated her like family.
No matter what Song Ying said, she insisted on transferring the shares at half price.
Unable to reach an agreement, Song Ying pondered for a moment.
"How about this, we sign a supplementary clause: I'll buy your shares at half price, but from now on, I'll give you 5% of the company's annual net profit as dividends. You don't need to worry about the company's affairs; just collect your dividends with me at the end of the year. How does that sound?"
Huang Lei wanted to refuse, but Huang Xinping stopped her in the end.
"Mom, please accept it—Miss Song has already put it this way, if we refuse again, wouldn't we make her feel bad?"
At this moment, Huang Xinping had no idea what value the 5% profit share that Song Ying was now promising would have in the future.
"Well... then Miss Song, I'll shamelessly accept it."
"Then it's settled. When is a convenient time for you? I'll have Peng Wen draft the contract, and then we'll officially sign it."
"I'm available anytime soon. It depends on Miss Song's schedule."
"Then let's do it within this week."
After being a guest performer on Saturday, I will officially sign the contract.
"Okay, no problem!"
Huang Lei was overjoyed.
As I was leaving, something else came to mind.
"By the way, Ms. Song, if we transfer our shares to you, your shareholding in Qingcheng will be 45%, in addition to Chairman Zhao's 30% and Chairman Liu's 17%, as well as some scattered shares."
"After the court hearing yesterday, Chairman Zhao wanted to buy shares from me, which shows that he wants to take the top position in Qingcheng. To avoid future troubles, I suggest you acquire at least another 6% of the shares, which will be more secure."
"Chairman Liu is an old friend of my father. If Miss Song is currently considering this, I can persuade him to transfer a portion to you. Do you think this is necessary?"
Song Ying chose Qingcheng because she wanted to invest in it for the long term.
Acquiring Huang Lei's shares is only the first step.
The next step is to acquire more shares to gain absolute control and say in the deal.
Huang Lei's words truly resonated with Song Ying.
"In that case, we'll have to trouble Ms. Huang to make the connection."
"Miss Song, you're too kind. I'm very happy to be able to do something for you."
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The discussion was very pleasant.
After a quick meal, Qin Shu escorted Song Ying back to the "All-Round Trainee" building.
On the way, the two talked about this.
Qin Shu said, "The Huang family mother and son are grateful and reasonable. You have a good eye for people. In comparison, Li Zhong, that fat and stupid idiot, is simply ungrateful."
Song Ying shrugged. "There are countless examples throughout history of men who abandon the golden branch they once climbed up to after they've become rich. These kinds of people, once they've married into another family and lost their dignity, become even more concerned about it. The existence of their wives and children is, to them, proof that they once abandoned their dignity, so naturally they find them increasingly repulsive."
Qin Shu scoffed, "Your reputation is something you give yourself. You want it all, so greedy. Why did you take the shortcut in the first place?"
However, in any case, Li Zhong's situation is no longer a concern.
According to Huang Lei, after the court ruling, the other shareholders of Qingcheng have joined forces to sue Li Zhong for abusing his position to misuse public funds for personal gain.
Adding to the charges of embezzling company funds and other crimes, Li Zhong will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Qin Shu remembered something else.
"I heard that filming for 'Temptation Star' started today. Now that Li Zhong has fallen from power, Sun Ruoxuan is almost certainly going to be cast. Do you still want this role?"
"Yes, why wouldn't you want to?"
The whole thing started with the role in "Temptation Star".
Once the shareholding issue is finalized and Qingcheng changes its leader, then Qingcheng can replace whoever it wants in any of the films it produces.
—What? What if netizens say she's ostracizing Sun Ruoxuan? Or using her influence to steal a role?
Sorry, but I'm relying on my own power!
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Song Ying had even thought about how to write the captions for her subsequent Weibo posts.
Before she could do anything, two gusts of wind arrived.
Firstly, Sun Ruoxuan acted like a diva on set, bullying the original author and screenwriter Wen Nian. She also fabricated stories about Wen Nian having affairs with Huatian executives and director Fang Zhonghua, who spoke up for her. As a result, her arrogant behavior on set was exposed in the blink of an eye.
Wen Nian, whom she slandered, is actually the girlfriend of Ji Zhiheng, a senior director of the production company Huatian Media and the person in charge of the "Temptation Star" project. The two took the opportunity to officially announce their relationship.
Secondly, when Sun Ruoxuan tried to turn the tables and use their relationship as evidence to prove Wen Nian's improper behavior, she was confronted by Li Zhong's wife, Huang Lei, who suddenly appeared and presented her with several high-definition photos, as well as many videos and recordings.
This only confirms that she was the one who actually became the mistress and obtained the role through improper means.
The image quickly went viral online, and was taken down repeatedly.
Sun Ruoxuan became a huge star.
Ji Zhiheng and the "Temptation Star" production team also provided excellent support.
They announced the return of Qingcheng Investment that same day, and sent the people back with them.
Sun Ruoxuan is completely out of luck with "Temptation Star".
Not only that, it was also revealed that she not only had an improper relationship with Li Zhong, but also had two other sugar daddies at the same time.
What awaits her ahead, besides the company's pursuit of liability for breach of contract, is the siege by the wives of the legal representatives.
Sun Ruoxuan's acting career came to an abrupt end.
Everything happened too suddenly.
That afternoon, Song Ying was busy showing the trainees the stage and rehearsing, and didn't have time to check her phone.
By evening, I finally had some time, but I had already missed the peak of the online buzz.
However, her phone seems to be ringing off the hook.
There were three missed calls from an unknown number, all from the same number.
The rest were calls from Sister Hong and Xiao Lu, along with many WeChat messages.
Song Ying opened the message and had just scrolled to the first one when she saw Xiao Lu running into the lounge, panting.
"Sister Ying, something terrible has happened! Something really serious has occurred!"
"Don't rush, sit down first and tell me slowly."
Song Ying poured a glass of water and handed it to Xiao Lu.
In the afternoon, Sister Hong interviewed Song Ying's team for operations, who will be responsible for future publicity and marketing.
Because a handover of work was needed, Xiaolu went along to make it easier to explain work matters to the new colleagues.
The fawn rested for a while before recovering.
"Sister Ying, have you seen the message on your phone?"
"I haven't looked at it yet. I just finished my work and was about to look at it when you arrived—I'll take a look now."
"Sister Ying, you don't need to look anymore, I'll just tell you directly! Director Fang Zhonghua of 'Temptation Star' called and said that he has already spoken with the higher-ups at Huatian Media. They've dropped Sun Ruoxuan for the role of Qi Yue and want to cast you instead. They're asking if you're interested!"
"Did 'Temptation Star' drop Sun Ruoxuan?"
At this moment, Song Ying, who had just picked up her phone, had no idea what kind of exciting battle was taking place online.
Xiao Lu continued talking, while Song Ying looked at her phone and processed what she was saying.
After Xiaolu finished speaking, she had a pretty good understanding of the basic situation.
"So that's how it is."
Whether she should have said it or not, Sun Ruoxuan has only herself to blame.
Who would have thought that before she could even make a move, Sun Ruoxuan would end up making a mess of things herself?
"It seems not everyone is a pushover." Song Ying smiled and shook her head. "How about I call Sister Hong?"
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Song Ying accepted the role in "Temptation Star".
After many twists and turns, the role of Qi Yue finally returned to her.
That evening, Song Ying went through the stage with the trainees one last time before returning to the company to sign contracts.
At 8:30 p.m., the official Weibo account of "Temptation Star" posted an article.
Welcome Qi Yue (@Song Ying) to the "Temptation Star" family!
The replacement was announced in the afternoon, and the official announcement was made in the evening.
This blog post from the production team of "Temptation Star" has reignited interest in related gossip that had previously faded away.
At that moment, Sun Ruoxuan, who was hiding in her hotel room and dared not show her face, saw the trending topic and was so angry that she threw the kettle at her assistant next to her.
The scalding hot water was splashed out.
Even though the assistant dodged quickly, he was still splashed with a lot of water, and his skin instantly became red and swollen. In the areas with more water, blisters even formed.
"Song Ying, it's Song Ying again! The role of Qi Yue should have been mine, mine!"
Sun Ruoxuan's face was contorted in rage.
After she was kicked off the film set in the afternoon, she was recognized on the street. People went crazy, shouting "Beat the mistress!" and started punching and kicking her.
Where is the glamorous star she once was?
His hair was disheveled, and his face was covered in wounds. Even after washing up, he still looked miserable.
The company wants to terminate her contract and demand compensation for breach of contract; advertisers are also pursuing legal action; and there are two dramas she has scheduled to air later...
Money, money, money! It's all money!
She called Li Zhong, that greasy old man, who actually called her a whore and a jinx!
She tried calling the other two sugar daddies, but couldn't get through. When she finally managed to get through, it was their wives who yelled that they would find someone to teach her a lesson.
The man's excuses could even be heard through the receiver.
"Honey, believe me, it's not that I'm lustful, she seduced me. I just made the mistake that all men make..."
Hearing these words, Sun Ruoxuan felt like vomiting.
She was so overwhelmed and struggling to move forward.
In contrast, why do Wen Nian and Song Ying both have achieved success in both love and career?!
Wen Nian is protected by Ji Zhiheng of Huatian, so she can't move, but what right does Song Ying have?
The role of Qi Yue was clearly something she got through auditioning; Song Ying was just a shrew who stole it from someone else!
Once this thought arose, it took root completely in Sun Ruoxuan's consciousness through continuous self-hypnosis.
The more I think about it, the harder it is for me to swallow this anger.
Sun Ruoxuan once again unleashed her talent for fabrication, going on a rampage on Weibo, accusing Song Ying of having an illegitimate origin.
However, after what happened in the afternoon, netizens no longer believed her baseless nonsense.
Sun Ruoxuan's antics couldn't stir up any trouble.
But Sister Hong gave her another chance to become famous.
The footage of the two auditioning for "Temptation Star" at Huatian Film Studio finally came in handy.
The video quickly sparked heated discussions after it was released.
[Laughing so hard she's getting rich! Is this the acting of a certain confident female celebrity? She promotes how lifelike she is, but all she can do is wail. Unbelievable!]
[Don't even mention it, I've already embarrassed myself so much I could carve out a whole villa.]
Compared to Song Ying's acting skills, it's like comparing heaven and earth.
[I was initially worried that Song Ying wouldn't be able to capture Qi Yue's essence, but after seeing this video, I'm totally blown away!]
Book fans say that Song Ying truly brought Qi Yue to life; I'm tired of saying "brilliant" all I can say.
Just as netizens were discussing it, Song Ying's official fan club posted a clip of Song Ying's scenes in the super topic.
Using Chu Tanyue from "Que Ge", Feng Jingzi from "Kuang Lan", Qi Yue from "You Xing", and Song Ying's solo clips from a previous variety show, a story spanning three lifetimes, crossing time and space and intersecting with each other was edited together.
In the eight-minute video, Song Ying is a princess of a fallen kingdom who endures humiliation for the sake of the people, a brave and fearless female criminal police officer who puts righteousness first, and a talented, proud, slightly scheming, and sickly rich young lady...
High-octane, perfectly timed fight scenes, music and dance that transcend time and space, and heart-wrenching, resolute emotions that bring tears to the eyes...
The montage video is even more captivating than some movie trailers.
In less than half an hour, it once again became a trending topic.
This sparked a wave of discussion about the potential of Song Ying's acting skills.
#Song Ying's Explosive Acting Skills
Undeterred and unstoppable.
To date, Song Ying has only had one film released, "The Raging Waves".
However, her acting skills have already been widely recognized.
Sun Ruoxuan's antics not only failed to bring any negative impact to Song Ying, but to some extent, they even became a stepping stone for Song Ying's popularity once again.
Sun Ruoxuan's face was contorted with anger.
In a fit of anger, he called for his assistant several times.
Only then did I realize that even my assistant had disappeared without a trace.
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"Who edited this video? It looks really good, and it's just a short time since the audition footage was released. To be able to produce such a high-quality final product shows their exceptional skill."
Song Ying also noticed the montage video.
The level of expertise can be described as extremely professional.
The quality of these edits is very different from what fans used to create out of love through fan club videos.
"Xiao Lu, ask Sister Hong who made this video. If possible, see if they would like to join our team."
Now that we've acquired Qingcheng, there will be no shortage of staff.
However.
Xiao Lu chuckled, "Sister Ying, the video you're watching was posted by our official account, so of course it was edited by one of our own people!"
"One of our own?"
Neither Hongjie nor Xiaolu knows how to edit, so...
"Is it the operations manager you interviewed today?"
"That's right!"
Little Deer perked up and leaned close to Song Ying, "I was so busy talking about the casting changes and gossip that I didn't have a chance to tell you. Sister Ying, guess who our new partner is!"
"How could I possibly guess that..." How could she possibly guess which people would come for the interview?
But since Xiaolu said that, "Is it someone I know?"
"right!"
Having received an affirmative answer, Song Ying pondered for a moment and then made up her mind.
But she was also somewhat uncertain.
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