Chapter 95 95 Unable to Retain
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Wen Yining couldn't remember how she got back. Her limbs were weak, and she dragged her numb body to hail a taxi from the roadside. Her eyes were bloodshot, and her lips were red.
Her assistant, thinking she'd had too much to drink, quickly came over to help her. "Ningning, why are you back alone? Where are the director and the others? What happened? Did they have a fight?"
The assistant touched her hair and saw that her forehead was covered in sweat, as if she had just come out in the rain, even though it wasn't raining outside. She looked completely lost and dejected. Even with her extremely beautiful face expressionless, she was still eye-catching.
She reacted slowly, her eyes were dull, as if she had just been bullied, but her clothes were still on properly, with no signs of being torn.
"What happened? Are you in any danger? Why don't you call the boss?"
The assistant took out his phone, preparing to call Cheng Yuzhou to explain the situation, fearing something unexpected might happen.
Wen Yining took a deep breath, took out two tissues and slowly wiped away the cold sweat that had broken out on her body, and stopped her assistant, saying, "No need."
He took the phone from her, locked the screen, and then silently placed it on the table.
He cleared his throat; it was a little hoarse and his voice was weak.
The assistant smelled her familiar perfume, mixed with a strong smell of alcohol. "How much did you drink?"
He sighed, frowned, and said worriedly, "I'll go make you something to help you sober up, or you can go take a shower first."
Wen Yining hummed in agreement, then went into the bathroom, took off her wet tank top, removed her breast pads, and stood under the running water, her mind filled with what he had said in the underground parking lot.
He's right. He can find someone more suitable at any time, and this brief sexual relationship won't affect his life in any way.
It might just be a small interlude in his life...
He continued to live an extremely luxurious life at the top of society, while she, on the other hand, experienced a significant decline in her standard of living after leaving him.
Moreover, the hardest thing in the world is making money, bar none.
Money from outside is much harder to earn than his.
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After drying her hair, she sat cross-legged on the sofa and slowly drank her hangover soup in the dimly lit restaurant. Her assistant turned off the main lights and told her to go to bed early.
We might not meet again in the future. It's not easy to make it in the industry. If there are no roles, we have to go back to work.
I was exhausted, but also unusually clear-headed. Only after calming down did I have the extra energy to recall this tumultuous experience.
He owns quite a few properties, but he's only taken her to two of them; he doesn't stay in hotels very often.
The lives of the elite have remained largely unchanged throughout history, both in terms of values and the level of extravagance.
The only difference is that the poor in ancient times didn't have the internet, so they couldn't even see what the rich ate, what they used, or where they lived.
In modern times, at least we can have enough to eat and wear, but human desires are limitless.
Smart people don't flaunt their wealth; poor people who see it too often will feel resentful and revolt.
In just two months, I've seen a corner of the Heavenly Palace.
It's very realistic. If it weren't for him, she might never have been able to live in a house that costs hundreds of thousands per square meter, sleep on a mattress that costs millions, or have an outdoor swimming pool and balcony.
When it comes to eating out and shopping, there's no need to worry about prices. A meal can range from a few hundred to several thousand, or even tens of thousands, and he always pays the bill.
Needless to say, he's willing to buy mobile phones, computers, and tablets; he's even willing to buy Rolex watches worth over 600,000 yuan, so he doesn't care about small amounts of money.
It's perfectly normal for Shi Yingmeng to have feelings for him; there are plenty of girls she's met and those she hasn't, many of whom have designs on her.
Actually, there are also stingy second-generation rich kids. Xie Yuchen is rather stingy. He won't give his girlfriend gifts worth tens of thousands of yuan. However, if they go out to play, he will cover all expenses, including airfare, hotels, and meals. They are considered to be sharing expenses and not splitting the bill, but he feels that there is no need to give her extra gifts.
Even so, there are still quite a few people who want to have a relationship with him. It's much more worthwhile than dating an ordinary man. He's young, not handsome but not ugly either, and doesn't have any special fetishes.
She rubbed her eyes wearily and suddenly remembered that Chen Jiabai was also in contact with his ex-girlfriend. Besides Xia Wei, there were other girls flirting with him on his phone, but she didn't care at all back then and was too lazy to even look through his phone.
But when it's someone else, they can't do it anymore; it's like being on drugs, as if they're out of control of their brain.
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The film crew could no longer stay at the hotel, and Cheng Yuzhou, knowing that the two had parted ways, prepared to help her find a temporary place to stay.
I went to Dongyang's office.
Cheng Yuzhou had just finished a meeting. She threw her pen on the table, asked her assistant to pour her tea, and asked, "What kind of house do you want to rent? Not too remote, otherwise it will be inconvenient to find you. It should also be close to the company, so you can go to any of those random drinking parties you want when you're not filming."
Drinking culture is prevalent, and many collaborations are made during meals, drinks, and entertainment.
"The area near the company is too expensive."
Her expression was gloomy as she calculated how long her savings would last. If she sold the luxury goods that Shen Yueze had given her, she could at least get several hundred thousand yuan.
"My current salary probably can't even cover the rent, and I don't know how long I'll have to rent it."
She didn't dare say that she had a way out, that if things really didn't work out, she could go back to work, and her older brother could find her a job.
However, artists' contracts are for a minimum of seven years, and they cannot take on acting roles privately. Whether or not they retire from the entertainment industry is not up to them.
Cheng Yuzhou glanced at her and said with amusement, "What kind of nice place do you want to live? It's not like Shen Yueze's standard, is it? Minghu No. 1, Zhaoshan, or Donghua Mansion."
"His neighborhood is full of wealthy people. It's in the best location, with the best feng shui, and it even has gardens and a swimming pool."
"I can lend you money, but the key is, even if you have the money, you can't rent it out. They don't allow it to be rented out at all, because they're worried about the quality of the tenants. The big shots are very privacy-conscious, and the people who live there are all rich and powerful."
“Look, after you broke up with him, you can’t even get into his apartment complex, let alone get in touch with his social circle.”
“…….”
Although harsh, it was the truth.
She didn't refute it; she seemed to agree.
If he wanted to do it in the early morning, he would be very hungry afterward. He had ordered takeout several times, but the security guards wouldn't let the deliverymen in. They would leave everything at the door and then the housekeeper would bring it to his door.
Access is very strict; you need to swipe your card three times: at the gate, in the community lobby, and in your building's lobby. If you forget your card, you won't be allowed in, and registering won't work either. The only way to get in is to call them.
Security is quite important to the wealthy; even a seemingly insignificant piece of furniture in their home might be worth as much as an ordinary person's house.
She picked up her cup, took a few sips of tea, and frowned because it was so bitter. It was too strong. Her assistant brought her a bottle of juice.
"Something ordinary will do, under three thousand. I can't afford anything expensive, and places with poor conditions aren't safe either."
Cheng Yuzhou started a game and said lazily, "Didn't I say I could cover for you first? Tianjingyuan is fine, there are a lot of celebrities living there. Hey, I have a house there, you can just move in. You won't lack anything for daily use. But don't even think about Auntie, there's no one to take care of you."
"When you have time, clean up the mess. Just don't make it look like a pigsty."
Wen Yining didn't understand what he meant for a moment, and didn't feel that he had expressed any intention to sleep with her. "Forget it, I'll just rent a place."
"What are you thinking? I paid for Ling Che's street dance lessons back then. His family was too poor to afford it, so they told him to stop learning. But I thought that wouldn't do. He has talent, and we can't let it go to waste. Sure enough, it was exactly as I expected."
This refers to a top-tier celebrity, the kind who's incredibly famous, who debuted as a singer and dancer.
Cheng Yuzhou didn't even look up, leaning back on the sofa, his fingers deftly controlling his character as he played the game. He said casually, "I think you have potential. To be noticed by Shen Yueze and have him invest so much money in you, you can't be an ordinary person."
"Even if you go into the second-generation rich circle and casually tell people that you are Shen Yueze's ex-girlfriend, people will be interested in you because of that title."
This confirms what Shi Yingmeng said: women in the online celebrity circle who have dated the son of the richest man immediately attract a lot of attention. Whether they start live streaming, open online stores, or get married, the son of the richest man will always be a topic of discussion.
Cheng Yuzhou shook his head, raised an eyebrow, and said earnestly, "It's incredibly difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Many people fall back into poverty overnight, and some can't bear the debt and commit suicide."
“After moving out of his apartment, I don’t believe you can adapt to a place with poor conditions. It might be okay in the short term, but you definitely won’t be able to stand it in the long run.”
“He also always takes you to high-end places where you don’t have to pay a penny for food, drinks and entertainment. You’ve gotten used to that kind of life, haven’t you?”
After glancing at her outfit, he said, "Your clothes and bag alone cost more than 50,000."
She coughed lightly, her expression unnatural, smoothed her hair, adjusted her posture, and looked down. Yes, it was indeed Shen Yueze who paid.
Balenciaga denim jacket, midi skirt, Chanel square print, and white McQueen sneakers.
She picked out the clothes herself while they were shopping together. He rarely buys clothes himself. His aesthetic sense is quite subjective, and there are too many types of women's clothing. Even jeans can be divided into more than ten styles.
"He is quite generous."
There's nothing to say about that.
Cheng Yuzhou said with experience, "That's why beautiful women are only suitable to find rich men. Why? Ordinary men simply can't afford to support them. From the strands of hair to the toenails, every part of their skin needs to be taken care of with money."
She listened with her eyes down, lost in thought for a moment, "My older brother works in this industry. They really take excellent care of themselves. They don't have any pigmentation or chicken skin on their bodies. Not counting their faces, they spend hundreds of thousands of yuan just on their arms and legs."
He added, "The so-called 'fame brings health' is essentially because of higher income, a professional team, stylists, makeup artists, and a bunch of people serving you. Even drinking water is fed to you."
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They still didn't go to Cheng Yuzhou's own apartment. They rented one nearby, which was close to Hengdian, but the rent was too high, so they could only share an apartment.
The other girl was also an artist named Xu Si. She was in a band, but she wasn't very famous; she had never even heard of her.
The landlord showed her around. The living room wasn't tidy yet; clothes, musical instruments, and leftover takeout containers were piled on the sofa, and the coffee table was covered with them.
The girl named Xu Si smiled kindly and moved between the bedroom and the kitchen. "I'm sorry, I didn't have time to clean. I had a performance yesterday and didn't get back until late at night. I slept all morning."
She politely replied, "It's alright, it's not very chaotic."
Landlord: "If it doesn't work out, just hire a part-time cleaner. You're all busy with work and don't have time to clean. We can split the cost in half. Come and take a look at the bedroom."
The second bedroom is a bit small, but the rent is a few hundred less. It has two bedrooms, two living rooms, and one bathroom. The furniture is old and the decoration is perfunctory. It looks like a showroom, and it is obviously designed for tenants.
The sense of loss was too strong, and she couldn't stand the conditions, but there was nothing she could do. Her older brother and sister-in-law were living together, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to move in.
Even after school starts, I can't go back to the dorm anymore; it's inconvenient for filming.
I was initially hesitant because sharing an apartment is quite dependent on luck, much like living in a dormitory.
However, Xu Si's intuition was pretty good, so she decided to stay, paying a deposit of one month's rent and three months' rent in advance, which cost her almost 10,000 yuan.
Cheng Yuzhou told her not to be impatient for quick success and to take it slow. Although female celebrities need to become famous as early as possible and there are limitations as they get older, there are many artists in the industry who can't become famous even with a lot of resources. Moreover, the competition is extremely fierce.
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A note from the author:
Please don't rush them to get back together, and those looking for sweet romance should stop reading here.
This is a bittersweet story, one I consider light and sweet, but this one I can't write [glasses emoji].
There are 30 red envelopes in this chapter~ I've been going to bed early and waking up early lately.
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Shen Yueze has a cousin named Shen Kuo, who will appear later. This is a similar story, part of a series, and can be found in my author page.
Thirst-Quenching Relationship
Forced marriage / Reconciliation / A truly wicked and malicious playboy x A sexy and scheming woman
Shen Kuo x Jing Yao
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The year they broke up was very messy. She knew she owed him and was afraid of his revenge, so she never wanted to see him again.
But her new boyfriend happens to be her best friend.
On the day they reunited, she held her boyfriend's hand and pretended not to know him, but she was extremely nervous inside.
Shen Kuo, with the air of a carefree playboy, looked her up and down with amusement and said slowly, "After leaving me, you're living worse than my driver."
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"Use me and then throw me away? There's no such thing as a free lunch."
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He is very kinky in bed.
He is also a pervert.
Jing Yao deliberately avoided him, worried that he would ruin her peaceful life. Besides, she was about to get engaged to her boyfriend and couldn't let him know about her past.
Shen Kuo threatened maliciously, "Does he know that you were living with me when you first started college?"
If he knew, would he still marry you?
He casually slipped the room key into her strapless mini-skirt. "If you come, I'll keep it a secret. If you don't, well, you'll see."
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The love-hate entanglement, the on-again, off-again relationship between a top playboy and a female celebrity.
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