Chapter 761 Yue Yan: I've made up my mind, I'm leaving the entertainment industry!
Leyan didn't want to answer the call from the unknown number, but her finger slipped and she accidentally pressed the answer button.
She simply held the phone to her ear: "Hello, who is this?"
"Miss Yue, it's me, Shen Anning."
Le Yan was taken aback. "Chen, Attorney Chen?"
"Yes, regarding the case you've entrusted to our law firm, Attorney Chu and I have discussed it privately, and we both feel that this case will be difficult to win."
Le Yan's heart sank. "So you mean you can't take the case? But Attorney Chu has already..."
"Ms. Le, don't worry," Shen Anning said gently. "I called to ask if you're free right now? Would it be convenient for you to come to the law firm so we can meet and discuss things in detail?"
"I..." Le Yan looked up at the security checkpoint; there were only a few people left before it was her turn.
"Miss Yue?"
"I'm sorry," Le Yan sighed softly, "I'm at the airport now."
"Airport?" Shen Anning asked, "Is Miss Le on a business trip or..."
“I’m going back to my hometown,” Le Yan said. “The contract states that if I’m still in this industry when the contract expires, it will be automatically renewed without any conditions.”
Le Yan took a deep breath. "I've thought it over. I can't afford the 200 million penalty for breach of contract, so I'll retire from the entertainment industry. That way, that unfair contract won't be able to control me anymore, right?"
Shen Anning was silent for a moment, then said, "If I told you I could help you with the lawsuit without you having to leave the entertainment industry, would you be willing to give it a try?"
Le Yan was stunned.
"I know this news came too suddenly, but it's okay, Ms. Le. I've looked into your situation. Xing Zheng's full-contract deals are notoriously bad in the industry, and you're not the first one. As a lawyer, I'll do my best to help you. I happen to have some connections, and your new employer can pay the penalty for terminating the contract. What do you think?"
Le Yan had considered this method before.
However, several entertainment companies had approached her before, making very nice promises, saying they would help her pay the breach of contract fees. But upon closer inspection, the contracts were no different from Xing Zheng's full contract.
She was too young at thirteen, so Lin Xiuying handled all the contract matters on her behalf.
For the past ten years, that full-time contract has bound her tightly. She is like a commodity, only able to obey the company's orders, without any choice of her own.
I wanted to be an actress, but the company said that with my face, I didn't need to prove myself with acting skills; I just needed to be a pretty face.
I want to become a singer, but the company keeps giving me the same excuse.
She finally got a role, and the character's screen time was extremely high, but the negative impact was also huge. She even had to maintain the persona she played in the show to increase her popularity off-screen, making her a complete tool for generating traffic.
Leyan was tired of this kind of life.
They also lost trust in the entertainment industry.
Although she knew that Shen Anning was an outstanding lawyer, once capital was involved, how many capitalists wouldn't prioritize profit?
Le Yan can't afford to gamble anymore.
I don't want to gamble anymore.
"I'm sorry, Attorney Shen, I appreciate your kindness, but I've already thought it through," Le Yan said calmly.
On the other end, Shen Anning said, "Since Miss Le has made her decision, I won't say anything more. However, I still hope that Miss Le can consider it. I know you may be worried that the new employer will be the same as before, but you should know about Huanxing Entertainment."
Huanxing Entertainment!
Le Yan was shocked!
You didn't lie to her, did you?
"Attorney Shen, do you know the president of Huanxing Entertainment?"
On the other end of the phone, Shen Anning looked at Shen Qingshu.
Shen Qingshu shook her head at her.
Shen Anning smiled and said, "Our law firm has a long-term partnership with Huanxing Entertainment, and I am quite familiar with their CEO, Mr. Chi."
Le Yan was a little confused.
She really felt that her luck had been unusually good lately.
Is this what they mean by putting yourself in a do-or-die situation to survive?
The ground crew ahead is calling for Leyan.
Le Yan was unable to react for a moment and was in a bit of a panic.
Hearing the commotion on her side, Shen Anning said gently, "Miss Le, it's alright. You can board the plane first and think about it for the next two or three days. If you change your mind, feel free to call me anytime."
Le Yan mechanically responded and hung up the phone.
Then, urged by Lin Xiangyu, they hurriedly passed through security.
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The law firm, Shen Anning's office.
"Why won't you let me tell her that you specifically asked me for help?"
Shen Qingshu smiled and said, "She has seen me before."
"Huh?" Shen Anning asked curiously, "Tell me what happened!"
Shen Qingshu recounted what she had seen at Fu Nian'an's house.
Shen Anning found it utterly unbelievable after hearing this.
"My brother probably wasn't lying."
“I know there’s nothing between them, at least not now,” Shen Qingshu said meaningfully. “But who knows what the future holds!”
Looking at her mother's 'cunning' appearance, Shen Anning couldn't help but laugh and said, "Mom, I really never thought that something like secretly arranging a match for your son would happen to you one day."
Shen Qingshu raised an eyebrow. "What? Does Mom look like a wicked mother-in-law?"
“No.” Shen Anning took Shen Qingshu’s hand and said softly, “I just think you are a very open-minded mother. Although you always urge my brother to find a partner, you don’t force him to go on blind dates if he doesn’t want to. If he goes and comes back saying he doesn’t like it, you don’t say anything more. A while ago, you even said that if my brother likes a man, as long as the other person’s character is good and my brother likes him, you will support him.”
"Wasn't it because there was really no other way?" Shen Qingshu said, "It's all Mrs. Wang's fault for saying that Chu Xing, the guy next to your brother, was wearing an earring, and that men who wear earrings are mostly male. Then your brother happened to propose moving out and living on his own around that time, and I immediately connected the dots..."
"Mom, you're having so much fun!" Shen Anning laughed. "My brother isn't like that. He's just too demanding. Also, I might have traumatized him. He doesn't really yearn for love."
"Everyone is different. You have your hardships, but you also have your gains. Your two sons are so smart and adorable, aren't they?"
“Yes, but my brother doesn’t think so!” Shen Anning paused, then asked, “But do you really think Le Yan is suitable for my brother?”
Hearing this, Shen Qingshu winked at her daughter, "She's so beautiful, what do you think if she and your brother had a son or daughter?"
"That child must be absolutely gorgeous!"
"Isn't that it?" Shen Qingshu laughed. "Of course, I'm not saying that just because a girl is pretty, I want to take her home as my daughter-in-law. I just think this girl is a pity. Even if your brother didn't exist, I would have tried to bring her over. But it was only because I saw her at your brother's house that I had this thought. So, I think this might be fate's arrangement."
"That's true. She's been in the industry for ten years. If you wanted to recruit her, you would have done it long ago. In the end, it's because she met my brother first that you were able to see her most authentic side in private."
“Even if she and your brother don’t end up together, with her looks, as long as she stays true to herself, she will definitely be a star.” Shen Qingshu said, “Huanxing’s current status in the industry is not lacking in good talents, but she needs Huanxing.”
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