Chapter 91 Materialism
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After lunch, she asked her assistant to put away her phone, saying, "If you receive a call or receive a WeChat message, remember to let me know."
The assistant said earnestly, "It's mainly work-related, right? Don't worry, I'll remind you as long as the boss is around."
“It’s not Cheng Yuzhou’s. He doesn’t contact me much. He’s been quite busy lately and hasn’t had time to call.”
Cheng Yuzhou initially followed Shen Yueze's lead, but Shen Yueze hadn't explained anything to him, though he had heard about the contract.
Her contract was no different from those of other artists in the company, which shows that Shen Yueze never intended to develop a long-term relationship with her from the beginning.
Cheng Yuzhou may have found a new rising star he wants to promote; his private life is quite colorful.
She thought for a moment and added, "It's mainly Shen Yueze's."
Quite a few people are looking for her. I don't know where they heard that she broke up. At school, and even friends of friends, they all asked her if she was single now.
Either Geng Chutong spread it, or Wen Yichuan; both of them are big mouths and equally annoying.
I haven't updated my WeChat Moments in a long time. Since I stopped contacting Chen Jiabai, I haven't been in the mood to maintain it anymore. To a large extent, it's just for guys to see, since it's the only way to get to know people.
However, I still receive likes and comments from time to time.
Some people don't want to pursue her so directly, so they put in the effort to send her similar photos—half-naked, showing off their abs, or after taking a shower.
Some people sit in the driver's seat and deliberately take pictures of the car logo on the steering wheel, or casually show off their car key and wristwatch, displaying how wealthy they are.
There weren't as many scammers this year, nor were there as many fake rich kids renting supercars; those with money were genuinely rich.
Actually, there are some with good figures, tall and thin, over 1.8 meters tall, not much worse than Shen Yueze, but looking at the carefully chosen photos, she couldn't feel any desire at all.
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During breaks, the crew members mingled together, chatting and laughing, sharing the gossip they had heard.
Wen Yining held her phone, her brows slightly furrowed. She sat down and scrolled through the messages on the homepage, clicking into the other person's Moments, but she had already forgotten what the person's name was.
Before I was with Shen Yueze, quite a few guys had asked for my contact information.
His last post was last month, so it's been quite a while since he last updated.
He should be discharged from the hospital today, and Shi Yingmeng is still by his side.
He anxiously scrolled through his friends' social media accounts, but there was no trace of him.
"Your friend Feng Yan, although he didn't succeed in the talent show, he did release a single."
How did you know?
"I know him too."
Li Wu's phone screen showed someone else's account. "The number of followers is growing really fast. I guess they've been bought up by investors. The producer of this song is awesome."
Wen Yining snapped out of her daze, "His movie isn't finished filming yet, is it?"
The last time I contacted him, he said he was still on set.
But she had no other thoughts about Feng Yan's success and did not regret not talking to him back then.
I am a little envious, but I also genuinely hope that she is doing well. It's just that I feel quite awkward, since she knows all about my past materialism.
"He's too handsome, so they think he has potential and throw resources at him. But the chances of that are pretty small. Most likely he's been taken advantage of."
Everyone knows about the unspoken rules.
"And what about you? What are your thoughts?"
She knew Shi Yuheng's room number; it was just one floor away.
If she doesn't go, her role in the film can't be guaranteed.
Li Wu glanced in the director's direction and whispered a reminder to her, "Fang Nong is very close to the producer. It's one thing to have no background or talent, but you can't be inferior to her in that aspect either."
In this project, the investors and producers have more say than Shi Yuheng.
After the meal, he didn't force her to do anything, but she could do it if she wanted to. Cheng Yuzhou was still somewhat useful. He then found other minor celebrities to give to the investors. He didn't know what happened after that, but he didn't make things difficult for her.
He didn't threaten her into bed like Shen Yueze did.
Why is it that after recklessly provoking others, one can act as if nothing happened?
Wen Yining ran her fingers through her hair, staring at her phone screen with a melancholy expression, unable to understand why he could just cut it off so easily...
How can someone be so heartless?
Shi Yingmeng wasn't particularly interested either; he simply had no interest in it.
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After finishing work, she went back to the hotel to remove her makeup and take a shower. She couldn't eat, and Shi Yuheng didn't say anything more or make any moves. Instead, she became more and more uneasy.
Five hours remained until midnight. Time ticked by, sometimes feeling like it was passing quickly, sometimes like it was agonizing. She counted the hours, unconsciously hoping he would come to find her.
Even a sarcastic remark would be acceptable.
She didn't know how humble a person could be for love; she couldn't do it, and she felt he couldn't either.
Her assistant bought her a light dinner, knowing that the meals on set weren't very good, and always put in a lot of effort.
They also cut some fruit for dessert, but she only ate a few bites before putting it down.
They had a group chat, and Shi Yuheng invited both Li Wu and her to join.
She changed out of her pajamas, put on her underwear, and went over with only her phone in her hand.
At 10:30, I checked the time before leaving home to make sure I really wouldn't hear from him.
Take the elevator downstairs. Shi Yuheng lives downstairs. When you go in, Li Wu is already there.
She had just finished showering, wearing loose shorts. She looked young and artistic, and had a good personality. It would be quite comfortable to have her as a partner. He set out the bowls and chopsticks and warmly greeted her, "You've come at the right time, we haven't even started eating yet."
Shi Yuheng was a little surprised and pulled over a chair for her. "I thought you weren't coming."
There were several dishes that had been bought in advance on the table, including barbecue, seafood, beer, and red wine.
The room was quite tidy, and there weren't many women's things there.
He wasn't the lewd or perverted type, and he didn't grope other girls on set.
"Is your partner also breaking up with you?"
They continued their previous conversation. Li Wu mixed a cold dish. "Yeah, I'm never busy replying to messages. When she wants my company or complains, I'm never there. What's the point of this relationship? She has a lot of suitors at school. Besides, she's going to the Northwest soon, which is a long and arduous journey. She doesn't trust me, and I don't trust her either."
Shi Yuheng poured drinks into three glasses, including a beer for her. "Let's split the bill. Once you're famous, plenty of people will come looking for you."
"Remember this: no one stays 18 forever, but there's always an 18-year-old waiting for you."
"..."
Wen Yining remained silent, her expression growing increasingly grim as she listened.
I remember what that jerk said: "Even at 40, you'll still be playing around with 20-year-olds..."
Li Wu smiled knowingly, the kind of smile that all men understand.
She said, "Is this what all you guys think?"
"That's for sure. For men, money equals everything; women aren't a scarce resource."
"This is the value system of this society. It's slightly better than in ancient times, but not by much."
"A lot of girls would rather be a rich man's mistress than a poor man's only wife."
Li Wu's family background was quite ordinary, even worse than hers, and far less than Feng Yan's.
Feng Yan's parents have respectable jobs, own cars and several houses, and give him tens of thousands of yuan a month for living expenses. This means that he doesn't need to accept the pursuit of rich women for money at all.
But Li Wu came from a poor background. He has some advantages in appearance, but he is not handsome enough to be a top star. He has been hurt in his self-esteem by the girl he likes and is very aware of the gap between the rich and the poor.
"Not to mention the rich kids."
She was upset and ate a few bites of barbecue, but her emotions affected her stomach, and she didn't want to hear their honest opinions. However, men's thinking is completely different from women's.
Sometimes I can understand him, but most of the time I can't figure him out.
Seeing her clutching her stomach, Shi Yuheng said, "Eat some peanuts. Eating them on an empty stomach is good for your stomach."
Li Wu continued, "But it's different for girls. Even if they make a name for themselves, it's hard for them to find a suitable partner. Have you noticed that many female celebrities end up with an honest man who is not good enough for them?"
"Once you have money, of course, there are plenty of handsome guys throwing themselves at you. You can find them all over 1.8 meters tall, with six-pack abs, and in their early twenties."
"The key question is, would you even consider someone who lives off a woman? Probably not. You'd prefer someone with power and status, because power is the best aphrodisiac for men."
She didn't answer, but she felt that this was talking about Wen Yichuan. He was smooth-talking and good at flattering girls. He had decent emotional intelligence, a bit of a humor, and had permed his hair and dyed it a light brown color. At first glance, he looked quite trendy, like an idol who debuted in South Korea. He even smelled like a scumbag.
Her roommate said he was much more handsome than her idol and even asked for her contact information. But she had never thought he was good-looking since she was a child, and he was particularly good at stealing her pocket money. So she told her roommate the truth: he only dated rich and beautiful women, and the luxury goods he wore were all bought by them.
It's his skill to get girls to spend money, but she herself wouldn't date that kind of guy. Even if she earns tens of millions a year, she wouldn't want to buy things for that kind of man.
Li Wu handed her some barbecue and told her from a man's perspective, "You don't have to be handsome, you don't have to be tall, and it doesn't matter if you're gentle or have a good temper. As long as you have ability, you won't feel inferior, really."
Li Wu knew her boyfriend was a rich kid and noticed she was extremely anxious and restless because of her breakup. He simply wanted her to face reality and stop dreaming about that person.
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30 red envelopes~
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