Chapter 23
twenty three
After receiving Gao Bochong's promise, Wang Zhi was in a good mood and went to acting class with a radiant look every day.
He finally got the approval of his parents and no longer had to be with Gao Fengming without any official status!
This is a golden ticket to immunity from death. Even if Gao Fengming wants to regret it, it is useless. After all, how dare Gao Fengming disobey Gao Bochong!
Wang Zhi once again realized the importance of holding on to the right people and believed that the path he was taking was very correct.
Teacher Han even teased him: "Why, did something good happen to you?"
Wang Zhi said with a smile: "You are really my lucky star. After taking a few lessons with you, I feel that my acting skills have improved a lot."
Teacher Han hit him: "Don't be proud."
Wang Zhi put his hands down and acted obedient. Teacher Han couldn't help but tap him again, then handed him a business card: "This is my friend. They have a movie coming up and they're looking for a second male lead."
Wang Zhi's eyes suddenly lit up: "Teacher Han, you are so kind to me!"
Teacher Han thought he was being cloying, but couldn't help but laugh. "It's not a big production, just a small art film. But I think this role is good. There's a lot of room for performance if you dig deeper. It's perfect for you to practice your skills."
Apart from those who are born with acting talent, many people's acting skills are actually accumulated through a large number of performances. Wang Zhi used to follow the route of small profits but quick turnover. As long as the role was not too outrageous, he was willing to take it.
Teacher Han has also seen some of his shots and feels that he is not without talent, but he has never fully committed himself to the subject.
Like duckweed.
Floating around, feeling uneasy.
But during this period, his condition was different. He seemed to have found a backbone and became calmer. Naturally, his acting skills improved by leaps and bounds.
Teacher Han likes this beautiful and energetic young man and is willing to give him a chance, so he will take the initiative to give him his resources and connections.
Wang Zhi was very grateful. She thanked Teacher Han again and again and pestered her to treat her to a meal.
Teacher Han smiled and said, "I can treat you to dinner, save it for after the audition. But one thing is, before the audition, you should find a stylist."
Wang Zhi came to class today, wearing a T-shirt and sneakers. He looked clean and fresh, like a grown-up man. He was very suitable for acting in a campus drama, but the crew recommended to him by Teacher Han was shooting a drama set in the business war background of the 1990s. If Wang Zhi went there like this, he would seem a little immature and green.
If it were a big star, it wouldn't matter if the style on and off the screen was very different, but a young actor like Wang Zhi was not qualified to create a contrast. Most of the time, the audition was decided by one look. If the director was distracted at first sight, the impression points would be gone.
Wang Zhi knew that this money was destined not to be saved. Although his heart was bleeding, he still said obediently, "I'll make a note of it."
He was still thinking about which styling studio to go to when Gao Fengming suddenly sent him a message, asking him out for dinner in the evening.
Ever since he was almost taken to the police station that night, Gao Fengming has been trying to turn over a new leaf, and all he posts on his WeChat Moments are about him working overtime.
Things like “Have you ever seen the sunshine at five in the morning?” and “The coffee stains on the financial report bear witness to the completion of the quarterly KPI.” Below is a selfie of him with an unshaven beard.
…
Damn, what a smart student!
When I used to post motivational moments on WeChat Moments, he would mock me, saying that hard work is for yourself, not for others. Why is he showing it off now?
It seems that work can reshape people, and it can even transform a young master who is out of touch with the world into this.
Wang Zhi sighed for a moment and asked Gao Fengming: "Brother, what are we going to eat tonight?"
In the past, Gao Fengming always took him to eat delicious food, the kind of restaurant with a four-digit average cost per person, luxurious decoration but bad food. Every time Wang Zhi went home, he would order takeout.
But it is very suitable for taking photos and showing off.
Looking at the time, Wang Zhi was about to go back and change his clothes when Gao Fengming's message came back: "What do you want to eat?"
He actually asked me what I wanted to eat?
Wang Zhi was a little surprised: "They're all good. The food at that Spanish restaurant we went to last time was pretty good."
Gao Fengming was silent: "...That place is too expensive. If you want to eat, I'll take you there after I get my salary."
?
What?
Wang Zhi clicked on the avatar and confirmed that the person chatting with him was really Gao Fengming, and he was speechless.
So Gao Fengming has been working so hard recently because he has no pocket money and can only rely on his salary to survive?
Wang Zhi felt a little sympathetic towards him: "Brother, what do you want to eat? It's been so long, and I haven't treated you to a meal yet. Let me treat you this time."
Gao Fengming was originally a little depressed.
Because he had been in a fight last time, his eldest brother had suspended all his credit cards. The little salary he used to look down upon had now become his only living expenses. He couldn't even afford to take Wang Zhi out for dinner, let alone a car. He had even learned to take Didi to and from work.
He just said that he couldn't take Wang Zhi to the restaurant he wanted to eat, and thought Wang Zhi would be angry, but he didn't expect Wang Zhi to actually treat him to a meal.
Wang Zhi really loves himself!
Gao Fengming felt so relieved that even his typing became much gentler: "No need. I still have money to treat you to a meal."
It feels miserable.
Wang Zhi said sweetly, "Brother is so good to me."
Although he was not going to have a nice meal, Wang Zhi was very professional. He took a shower first and changed into a literary style that Gao Fengming would like. He recently searched for photos of Jiang Xubai from ten years ago and secretly copied some of his clothing styles, and dutifully served as Gao Fengming's Bai Yueguang's stand-in.
As a result, when the agreed time came, Gao Fengming called again and said that he had to work overtime in the evening and asked Wang Zhi to come to the company to find him.
…
Alas, this is what it means to be a corporate slave.
Wang Zhi was not angry at all because he understood that workers had no right to resist capitalists.
To show his consideration, Wang Zhi quickly ran to McDonald's to pack up takeout and coffee, and took them together to find Gao Fengming.
After he arrived for a while, Gao Fengming hurried over. He was exhausted from work and gave Wang Zhi a perfunctory hug: "I have some work to do temporarily. I didn't mean to stand you up."
Wang Zhi said sensibly, "It's okay, brother. I know you work hard."
Then she said sweetly, "I feel so sorry for you. You're working so hard overtime. I brought you takeout and coffee. You have to take care of yourself too, brother."
In the gray city, the light of sunset has fallen into the gap between the high-rise buildings and the horizon. The last ray of light falls on Wang Zhi. He is wearing a light linen shirt and white trousers. Around his slender white neck hangs a string of thin and small gray pearl necklaces, like a choker, but more delicate.
The city dimmed, but he remained radiant and charming, his features shimmering like jade under the pearly mist. It was the end of the workday, and many people turned to look at him as they passed. But he only looked at Gao Fengming.
It was easy to feel deeply loved when held in his gaze.
Gao Fengming was pleased with the envious looks from passersby. He took the takeaway from Wang Zhi's hand and finally remembered something important: "Oh, I have something for you. It's our engagement gift."
Um?
Wang Zhi's ears pricked up, but he pretended to be reserved and said, "What engagement?"
Gao Fengming smiled slightly: "Of course we are getting engaged. Big brother has already agreed. Let's pick a good time and hold the ceremony."
"Really?" Wang Zhi pretended to be surprised and said, "Brother, we can finally be together legitimately!"
Gao Bochong really does what he says!
He wants to recognize Gao Bo Chong as his good brother for life!
His joy was so genuine that Gao Fengming, who was originally a little undecided, finally made a decision.
Jiang Xubai was just a dream in his youth, but Wang Zhi was the lover with whom he would spend his life.
If you can't choose the one you love, it might be better to get the one who loves you.
As the sun set, Gao Fengming felt sad. He lowered his head and approached Wang Zhi, wanting to say goodbye to the past with a kiss.
Uh...what?
You want to take advantage of him before you even get engaged?
Wang Zhi looked at Gao Fengming warily, and without waiting for Gao Fengming to get close, he threw himself into his arms and hugged his waist tightly to prevent him from really kissing him.
Gao Fengming was strangled by Wang Zhiyi and almost couldn't breathe. He couldn't help but groan.
Gao Fengming: ...
Just as Gao Fengming was about to lose his temper, he heard Wang Zhi's timid voice: "...Brother, am I dreaming? Are we really getting engaged?"
He really loves himself too much, that's why he is so excited.
Gao Fengming coughed and said with difficulty and affection, "Silly boy, this is not a dream."
"That's good." Wang Zhi's expression of surprise was perfectly executed—just imagine he had won the lottery. But he was a little hungry, so he quickly changed the subject, "Brother, where's the thing you wanted to give me?"
Gao Fengming had not yet recovered from the warm atmosphere between the two of them. He was stunned for a moment after hearing the words, and then handed the file bag in his hand to Wang Zhi.
After Wang Zhi took it, he considerately urged Gao Fengming to go back and continue working overtime, and then watched Gao Fengming leave with a dejected look on his face professionally.
After Gao Fengming left, Wang Zhi took out his cell phone to check the traffic conditions nearby.
All red.
The taxi apps were also queuing up, and it was estimated that it would take an hour before his turn came.
I really don't want to squeeze into the subway during the evening rush hour...
But only a place like the city center, where every inch of land is valuable, could be worthy of Ding Yu's status. Wang Zhi, reluctant to tip, cut in line for a taxi, planning to find a place to eat first and then return after the rush hour.
As he turned around and prepared to leave, a Maybach Zeppelin that had been parked on the side of the road for a long time finally started and slowly stopped in front of him.
Wang Zhi had seen this car a long time ago and was just curious about who the owner of such an expensive car was. He didn't expect the car to drive right in front of him.
Wang Zhi had a bad feeling when he saw the car window roll down, revealing a familiar face.
The cool-toned half-frame gold-rimmed glasses and the tall, stern brows seemed to burst into flames when he looked at him, but were quickly concealed by the cold, scrutinizing gaze of the superior.
Why is Gao Bochong here!
Wang Zhi's brain froze for a moment, and he could only stare blankly at Gao Bochong.
Gao Bo Chong looked at his expression and couldn't help frowning when he thought of how he had just been crying and acting coquettishly in front of Gao Fengming and throwing himself into his arms.
Seeing him frown, Wang Zhi became even more nervous. His hand trembled, and the document bag fell to the ground. The bag was not tied tightly, and the snow-white contract paper inside slipped out, swirling in the wind like lily petals.
Wang Zhi was quick-witted and quick-handed. He quickly bent down to pick them up and pulled up his shirt, revealing half an inch of his flexible and slender waist, but some of them were still blown away by the wind.
Before Wang Zhi had time to chase after him, the car door had already opened, and Gao Bochong, a tall man, got out of the car, walked over, picked up the paper and handed it to him.
Wang Zhi was still half-squatting there, looking up at Gao Bochong.
Night had fallen, and strings of streetlights flickered in unison for a moment before lighting up at the same moment. Atop the tall buildings, massive screens shone with vibrant colors, neon lights blazing.
Wang Zhi's face is as white as snow, like a bright and clear moon in the bustling CBD jungle. The pearls on his neck are soft and cool, which reminds people of his neat and white teeth, which leave subtle marks when he bites his fingertips.
Gao Bochong looked down at him, seeing him tilting his head back with his dark eyes moist, like some well-behaved little animal.
Makes people want to kiss him——
Or maybe, more than just kiss him.
Wang Zhi felt a little nervous when Gao Bochong looked at him. He stood up slowly and then leaned a little.
My legs feel a little numb after squatting for a long time.
It was actually just a small gesture, but Gao Bochong had already reached out and held his arm. Wang Zhi felt embarrassed again, thanked him, and hastily stuffed the paper back into the file bag.
Gao Bochong then let go of his hand and asked calmly, "Why didn't Feng Ming accompany you?"
Didn’t I just look at it for a long time in the car? Why are you still asking?
Wang Zhi secretly complained in his heart: "Feng Ming went back to work overtime. Brother, he is so tired."
Is this complaining on behalf of Gao Fengming, blaming herself for assigning too much work to her fiancé?
Gao Bochong said coldly: "If he is not idle, he will not go out to cause trouble."
really.
The hard-working identity of a worker is still suitable for Gao Fengming.
Looks much more honest.
Wang Zhi wanted to nod in agreement, but he restrained himself and pretended to feel distressed: "I think he is tired and thin."
Gao Bochong didn't want to hear this: "Where are we going?"
Gao Bo Chong wants to give it to me?
No need to squeeze into the subway, Wang Zhi's eyes lit up, and he said politely, "Thank you for troubling me, brother. I can just take a taxi back by myself."
Gao Bochong was opening the car door and turned to look at him when he heard this.
This look seemed familiar, and Wang Zhi suddenly recalled that when they first met and he said he didn't want a gift, Gao Bochong looked at him in the same way.
...and then confiscated his gift!
Don't be polite in front of this person!
Wang Zhi immediately changed his tone: "But since Big Brother has spoken, I'd better get in the car."
Then he quickly walked around Gao Bochong, opened the car door from the other side and got in.
And fastened my seat belt.
Gao Bochong: ...
Gao Bo Chong snorted, but Wang Zhi pretended not to hear and looked down at the bag in his hand.
When he picked it up just now, he vaguely saw that it seemed to be some kind of contract.
Gao Bochong next to him asked, "Why don't you open it and take a look?"
Wang Zhi shuddered.
Gao Bochong's sudden words were so scary.
And if I open it in front of him, no matter what it is, I have to act excited about seeing the surprise, which is too tiring.
Wang Zhi pretended to be innocent and said, "Feng Ming said it was an engagement gift for me. I want to go home and take a closer look at it."
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that Gao Bochong had a strange expression on his face. He seemed to want to say something but held it back.
Wouldn't he also be curious about what Gao Fengming gave him?
Is Gao Bochong so gossipy?
Wang Zhi hesitated for a moment between "I'm so tired, I don't want to act anymore" and "This is a thigh", but in the end the idea of hugging the thigh prevailed: "I can't wait any longer, let's watch it now."
He is very aware of the times and his materialism and flattery are superficial.
But... not boring.
Gao Bochong raised the corners of his lips slightly, stared at him as he took out the document, and read it word by word carefully with his eyes lowered.
When he was silent, his expression was actually very cold, as if he was a little carelessly tired of the world. The beautiful and soft jade became cold and clear ice.
There are too many contradictions in him, and Gao Bochong really wants to know which side is the real him.
“Oh my god—”
Wang Zhi was so shocked that he accidentally made a sound.
Where did Gao Fengming get an S+ agency contract for him?! Did he assassinate his boss?
The jade and the ice all vanished into thin air. Gao Bochong rubbed his forehead and asked him, "What's wrong?"
After accidentally swearing, Wang Zhi came to his senses and said, "Brother...this contract...?"
In fact, as soon as he said this, Wang Zhi knew that he had misunderstood Gao Fengming.
Although he is a idiot rich second generation, he definitely has no right to mess around in the company.
Therefore, this contract was more of Gao Bochong's idea than an engagement gift from Gao Fengming.
As expected, when Wang Zhi asked this, Gao Bochong didn't seem to be confused at all. He just said calmly, "Don't you like it?"
"No!" Wang Zhi subconsciously refuted, but then realized that saying so would be ambiguous, and hurriedly explained, "Of course I like it, but big brother, this is an S+ contract..."
That's Dingyu Media, the one that has the final say in the entire entertainment industry. It has signed countless superstars, movie actors and actresses, and most of the new stars created every year are promoted by Dingyu.
And how could he, a small-time third-tier actor, join Ding Yu, even with an S+ contract?!
For the first time, Wang Zhi felt that the pie falling from the sky was too big and he was afraid that he would choke to death in one bite.
Wang Zhi said weakly, "I can't accept it."
Having said that, his hands were tightly gripping the thin papers, with a bit too much force, causing the blue veins on the back of his white and tender hands to bulge slightly.
Wow, why test him like this? He is just an ordinary person with weak willpower qaq
Gao Bochong could see that he was not sincere, but he remained calm: "It's just a small gift. After you and Feng Ming get engaged, there will definitely be more attention on you than now. Instead of letting you work in other companies, it's better to bring you under our own umbrella for better management."
Wang Zhi was stunned.
Because he never considered it.
After being with Gao Fengming, he was indeed reported by tabloids many times, saying that he was a materialistic man who had hit the mountain of gold and was lucky enough to get Mr. Gao, but no media outlet was optimistic that he and Gao Fengming could be together until the end.
Including Wang Zhi himself, he has always been holding the mentality of making as much money as possible, and taking advantage of Gao Fengming's true and false favor to bully others in the crew.
Don't even dare to do anything that seems a little bit outrageous!
Otherwise, that idiot Song Ran wouldn't be able to bully him like that.
But after the engagement, everything changed. The engagement meant he was officially tied to the Gao family. Many people would want to get close to him, hoping to gain an advantage by using him to curry favor with the Gao family.
After thinking this through, Wang Zhi no longer felt so awed by the contract: "I understand. Big Brother, I won't cause any trouble for the Gao family, but S+ is still a bit too extreme..."
"Who said you'd cause trouble for the Gao family?" Gao Bochong suddenly interrupted him, his tone cold and hard, as if he was very dissatisfied with his choice of words. "What I mean by this is that these are just trivial matters. Whether you come or not, whether you're S+ or not, it doesn't matter to me."
Seeing Wang Zhijin being so cautious and degrading himself to the dust, Gao Bochong felt inexplicably upset.
Am I really that fierce? I want him to be so afraid of me that he would rather belittle himself and refuse this contract than take my offer.
In front of Gao Fengming, isn’t she very good at acting like a spoiled child and using tears to get what she wants?
If it were before, Gao Bochong might have mocked Wang Zhi, saying that he clearly wanted to make money but was so timid that he would be scared and run away if given a little benefit.
...But he has decided to put himself in the position of the eldest brother, and Wang Zhi is just his sister-in-law. So whether he is brave or not has nothing to do with him.
"So, Wang Zhi..." Gao Bochong swallowed all the unnecessary words and said coldly, "Sign or not, it's your choice."
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So the reason Gao Bo Chong gave him this contract was to let him put himself in the right place and not think that he would really be in a good position by getting engaged to Gao Fengming, and that he would have to continue to behave himself in a lowly manner in the future?
...Who would give out an S+ super luxurious contract just to mock and warn others?
What's the difference between this and giving money for free to humiliate people?
What a stupid multi-speed behavior!
But when he thought of the way Gao Bo Chong looked at him, his cold eyes behind the lenses, carrying a kind of unbridled coldness and a hint of mockery like a ferocious beast, Wang Zhi felt a chill down his spine and got goosebumps.
Looking at the contract that he had carefully placed on the table, Wang Zhi felt a little conflicted.
Should I sign it or not?
There are many downsides to signing this deal. For one, he'll be under Gao Bochong's watchful eye. No matter what he does, someone will tip him off. If he and Gao Fengming ever break up, he'll definitely be retaliated against. Furthermore, with an S+ contract, people will be critical of him. And with his average acting and looks, he'll definitely be mocked as "royal." He might even attract a lot of haters who think he's unworthy of his position and accuse him of hogging their older brothers' resources...
There are so many disadvantages.
But the biggest benefit is...
He wanted it.
He really wanted to sign this contract! He didn't care even if he was scolded, mocked for being a resourceful guy, or called a gigolo or a money-grubber.
He wanted to change companies and move to a higher position. He clung to Gao Fengming just to have someone to back him up so that he could live a better life, right?
But could he really get an S+? If it was a B, or even an A-level contract, he wouldn't be so entangled. But S+ was too exaggerated, aiming to train him into a superstar.
What does Gao Bochong think? Does he really think he has this potential?
…
He wouldn't want to be a tyrant by giving all the resources to his own people, right?
Wang Zhi was just beginning to doubt Gao Bochong's professionalism when his phone vibrated. Wang Zhi instinctively wanted to jump, but luckily saw that the message wasn't from Gao Bochong.
It's strange. Gao Bo Chong is obviously very nice to me. He agreed to let me get engaged with Gao Fengming, sent me a contract, and even personally sent me home, but why am I even more afraid of him?
It was like some instinct to seek profit and avoid harm. Beneath Gao Bochong's seemingly indifferent appearance, there seemed to be some deeper purpose hidden...
Is there anything about me that Gao Bo Chong could covet?
It can’t be my own talent.
Wang Zhi glanced at his phone absentmindedly, and when he saw the sender and the content of the message, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
[Brother Yang]: "Xiao Zhi, are you asleep?"
?
It was the first time his agent called him that...and it was quite disgusting.
Wang Zhi was a little speechless and wanted to pretend that he didn't see it, but he was already a mature member of society. What if his agent wanted to talk to him about something serious?
Wang Zhi replied reluctantly.
[He Xiu]: "Brother Yang, what can I do for you?"
[Brother Yang]: "Haha, nothing serious. I haven't seen any announcements from you recently. I haven't seen you for a few days and I miss you a lot."
…
Wow.
It's really disgusting.
[He Xiu]: "Brother, I'm going to sleep. I have to go to school tomorrow."
Wang Zhi is really not afraid of his agent now——
Humph, he has a backer. And his backer is super powerful!
His attitude was cold, and his agent became anxious: "No, no, no, Xiaozhi, I have something to ask you. Are you really going to get engaged to Master Gao?"
How does he know?
Wang Zhi seemed to be thinking about something, and his tone was deliberately becoming more and more contemptuous: "That's not true, brother, don't talk nonsense, Feng Ming is angry, I can't protect you."
But the more he did this, the more convinced his agent became.
Wang Zhi is really going to marry into a wealthy family and is engaged to Mr. Gao!
The agent regretted it so much. He had been too cold to Wang Zhi in the past. Now he wanted to get close to him but there was nothing he could say. He couldn't just say that he had thrown all the roles with little profit to Wang Zhi, and that he had been playing supporting roles in every crew to repay the favor, right?
This Wang Zhi was able to hook up with the Gao family, but why is he so low-key every day? He was misjudged by her!
The agent groveled, "My fault, I was just talking nonsense. It's just Xiaozhi, there's one more thing... Are you going to Dingyu?"
Wang Zhi had just said that on purpose, just to see how much his agent knew. Now that his agent even knew that he might go to Dingyu, there was no need to pretend anymore.
【He Xiu】: "How did you know?"
Brother Yang: "Someone from Dingyu came over these days. Our boss personally received them and asked me to sort out all your information and send it to them."
It turned out that he had been sent out.
Then Gao Bochong said it’s up to him whether to sign or not, fake democracy!
Wang Zhi puffed up his cheeks slightly, turned away unhappily, and stared at Gao Bocong's portrait for three seconds.
When he exposed Gao Bochong as a villain, his agent couldn't stand his cold violence and finally revealed his purpose.
Brother Yang: "Zhi, I've been with you for so long. You're going to be very successful soon, can you take me with you? I know I wasn't very nice to you before, but I promise that from now on I'll follow your lead and whatever you say will be my destiny!"
Wang Zhi saw it and smiled slightly.
[He Xiu]: "Yes, brother, you were the one who brought me into the industry. You have so many artists under you, you are truly the backbone of the company."
[He Xiu]: "So I declined."
【He Xiu】: "It's so late, I need to go to bed. Feng Ming will be angry if I get dark circles under my eyes^^"
Then he threw the phone aside, ignoring how his agent begged him.
So cool!
Finally got rid of this agent.
When Wang Zhi debuted, he actually had good conditions. If he had worked hard, he might have been able to hone his acting skills and take a more stable path.
But the agent he followed was too eager for quick success and instant benefits, and did not take them, the young actors, seriously at all. He only regarded them as consumables that could be used to do favors. He was even almost sent to the investor's bed, and the agent had a share of the credit behind it.
I just politely rejected him, which was already very kind!
He even used the "sandwich rejection method" he learned from the Internet^^
The kindhearted Wang Zhi slept well that night, and the next day he sent a message to Gao Fengming, saying he was willing to sign the contract. Gao Fengming was so busy that he took a long time to reply: "Then come to the company."
Wang Zhi took a taxi to Dingyu and happened to meet another young artist who was also there to sign a contract.
The young artist was very lively and asked Wang Zhi: "You look familiar to me. Have you debuted yet?"
In fact, he has been in the industry for more than a year.
Wang Zhi coughed and said, "I've played some small roles."
"Then your acting must be really good!" the young artist envied. "Brother Zhou, who signed me, said that Dingyu either only signs big names or develops them from scratch. Brother Zhou spotted me during the talent show and paid the penalty fee for me to stop participating. I'm waiting to debut after training at Dingyu. You were signed after you've already debuted, so you must have been accepted as an exception because of your excellent acting skills. Maybe you'll even get an A on your contract!"
Wang Zhi felt more and more guilty and silently put the document bag in his hand down.
The two were asking the front desk which floor they should go to for the contract signing when someone hurried out of the elevator: "Wang Zhi?"
Wang Zhi subconsciously turned around: "It's me."
The man was dressed in a suit and tie. He was a bit bald, with a round belly and a round face. "Finally, you've arrived. Let me introduce myself. My last name is Li, Li Yun. From now on, I'll be your guide."
Wang Zhi hadn't expected Ding Yu to be treated so well. His agent personally greeted him at the door when he came to sign the contract. He quickly bowed and said, "Hello, Brother Li!"
Li Yun broke out in a cold sweat.
This is the little ancestor who was personally asked by President Gao to sign, and he actually bowed to him?
Li Yun immediately returned the bow: "You are fine, you are fine, let's go upstairs first?"
Wang Zhiying was fine. When he left, he saw the young artist standing there motionless, as if he was stunned.
Wang Zhi thought of himself, who was also so dazed in front of Gao Bocong. He felt a little empathy for the young artist and silently waved to him, making a gesture of encouragement.
After they got on the elevator, Xiao Yiren exclaimed, "That's Li Yun?!"
Isn't Li Yun the boss of Dingyu Management Department, who only manages S-level artists? He actually came to pick up an artist who hasn't signed a contract yet, and his attitude is so nice!
Who exactly is this senior just now?!
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When Wang Zhi was taken to sign the contract formally, Gao Bochong was holding a video conference.
The last time he went to Silicon Valley in person to recruit people, the recruited Sun Wangdong has officially joined the team and started the first round of optimization of "Tianwen".
After listening to their work progress, Gao Bochong smiled for the first time: "I knew that asking you to come was the right choice."
After leaving Bernhard, Sun Wangdong also felt like he had been reborn: "It's all thanks to the team."
He did not take credit for himself and became arrogant. Gao Bochong was very satisfied and encouraged him a few more words before ending the call.
Ning Quanwu, the lawyer who followed the entire process, also attended the meeting. Bored, he made paper airplanes out of documents and threw them around. "Want to play squash later?"
Gao Bochong said: "Not interested."
"What?" Ning Quanwu asked, "You still have work? You really don't have any private life at all?"
Gao Bochong simply said, "Playing squash with you is too boring."
Ning Quanwu was angry.
Isn't he just a little more muscular, a little taller, and a better fighter than me? Is there any need to be so arrogant!
Ning Quanwu said angrily, "Even your brother is getting engaged. Old Gao, have you ever thought about why you have always been a lonely person?"
Gao Bochong suddenly looked over, his gaze settling coldly on Ning Quanwu. Ning Quanwu felt a chill in his gaze, but heard him ask, "Why?"
What why?
Ning Quanwu was stunned for a moment before he realized that Gao Bochong was asking why he had always been a lonely man.
Ning Quanwu: ...
Ning Quanwu was a little speechless: "Is there even a need to ask? Who would like a man who has a cold face every day and has no interest in life? And you're so tall, it's stressful to stand next to you. Old Gao, can't you smile more?"
Gao Bochong remained silent, his expression unchanged, but he was thinking about what Ning Quanwu said.
Do I have a sullen face every day? It's just that there's nothing funny about it. When Gao Fengming and Wang Zhi were together, they always had sullen faces, too. So it had nothing to do with my expression.
Life interest?
What's the interest?
Is Gao Fengming more interesting than him?
Gao Bochong's face was gloomy and uncertain. Even Ning Quanwu noticed that his emotions were much more exposed recently than before. He had the out-of-control feeling of a junior high school student who was having his first secret crush.
Something is wrong.
Ning Quanwu's clever brain worked, and he was a little shocked when he remembered the last time Gao Bochong bought jewelry and watches as gifts. "You have someone you like?!"
Gao Bochong actually likes humans?!
Gao Bochong threw the paper plane back to Ning Quanwu, accurately hitting his forehead.
Ning Quanwu cried out "Ouch" and covered his face. "Is this true? Old Gao, do you want me to give you some advice?"
What advice? She is just his sister-in-law. There is no need to spend too much time on her.
Gao Bochong stood up with a cold face: "No need."
The secretary sent a message on the mobile phone, saying that more than ten minutes ago, Wang Zhi had arrived at Dingyu and successfully signed the contract.
That's all. As a member of the Gao family, I will naturally give him what he deserves. This has nothing to do with my own selfishness. I just don't want Wang Zhi to think that the Gao family is unfeeling.
Gao Bochong was just about to tell his secretary that he didn't need to tell him specifically about anything concerning Wang Zhi.
Ning Quanwu, who was standing nearby, suddenly came over and took a look. "What's the matter, you've been staring at your phone for so long? Oh, your beautiful sister-in-law is also going to sign with Dingyu? Great, Old Gao, this is the first time you've used your power for personal gain. It seems you like this sister-in-law very much, why don't you go over and support her, hahahaha——"
Ning Quanwu thought he had told a very funny joke and laughed for a long time. However, he saw that Gao Bochong not only did not laugh, but his expression became worse and worse, as if some of his hidden thoughts had been exposed.
Ning Quanwu: ...
Ning Quanwu shut up silently and heard Gao Bochong snort coldly.
Old Gao was about to lecture me again. Ning Quanwu felt helpless, and legitimately suspected Gao Bochong of being sexually repressed. Otherwise, why was he so moody? An old man without a stable life was truly terrifying.
But for a long time, Gao Bochong didn't scold him.
Ning Quanwu was very surprised, but Gao Bochong had already turned around and walked out. Ning Quanwu asked again with a sly mouth, "Where are you going?"
Gao Bochong seemed to have thought of something. He turned his head to look at him, and after looking him up and down, he showed a subtle expression of satisfaction: "Aren't you going to Dingyu? I happen to be free now, so I'll take you there."
Ning Quanwu:?
Who said we were going to Dingyu?!
Moreover, don’t think he didn’t see what Gao Bochong’s expression meant. Gao Bochong was satisfied because he felt that he couldn’t steal his limelight!
I'm not his love rival, why is he comparing himself to me like this?
Gao Bochong did not regard Ning Quanwu as a love rival - he was not the kind of person who was worried about gains and losses and insecure, so how could he regard all men as his love rivals - but he felt that Ning Quanwu was indeed shorter and less good-looking than him, and would not be the type that Wang Zhi liked.
Gao Fengming and Wang Zhi are about to get engaged, and he doesn't want to cause any more trouble between them.
When Gao Bochong thought this way, the emotions that were surging in his heart were suppressed again. It seemed that he came to Dingyu completely out of public interest, without any personal emotions involved.
When they arrived at Dingyu, the secretary had already gathered the information and planned to lead Gao Bochong directly to the floor where Wang Zhi was. However, Gao Bochong glanced at him and said calmly, "Let's go to the top floor."
The top floor is the president's office.
The secretary was a little surprised. He thought Mr. Gao had come to see Mr. Wang specifically. What was he doing on the top floor? There were no work projects related to Dingyu today.
Ning Quanwu was also surprised and asked, "Why are we going to your office?"
Gao Bochong then asked in a strange tone, "Are you in such a hurry to meet my sister-in-law?"
Ning Quanwu heard this and immediately said, "I don't have any!"
Why does it seem like he is coveting Gao Bochong's sister-in-law?
But Gao Bochong said: "A visitor is a guest. Since you said so, let's go see him first."
A light painting, all in your image.
Ning Quanwu: ...
Ning Quanwu felt a little aggrieved, but couldn't tell what he was aggrieved about, so he had to agree with tears in his eyes.
As expected, I still have to go see Mr. Wang.
The secretary had seen through everything and silently pressed the elevator button.
The elevator arrived at the styling department. Gao Bochong didn't say a word along the way. He kept thinking, Wang Zhi was not photogenic before, but now he came to Dingyu and had the best designers to design his style, what would he look like?
Could he get any better looking?
Gao Bochong couldn't imagine it, because Wang Zhi's beauty was already eye-catching enough, what would it be like if she was even more beautiful?
The secretary knocked lightly on the door of the last room, and a cheerful voice came from inside: "Come in."
It was Wang Zhi who was speaking.
Gao Bochong paused and fell behind. Ning Quanwu looked at him strangely. Gao Bochong then pushed open the door and walked in as if nothing had happened.
In the room, several huge mirrors connected the floor and ceiling, reflecting dazzling light like a kaleidoscope. People had to concentrate to see that there was a person standing in the center of countless lights.
He was wearing a snow-white silk shirt, and the soft collar was decorated with gorgeous and intricate lace, layer upon layer, like butterfly wings, which would flutter gently with just a slight breath.
Beneath the cloth was a long and slender neck, and further up was a pointed, small, and beautiful jaw like the moon. Her jet-black hair was combed back, revealing her smooth forehead and beautiful eyes, no longer obscured. She was looking at Gao Bo Chong in the mirror.
They looked at each other, separated by the people around them and the light and shadow.
In countless mirrors, a single line of sight intersects.
The moment he saw Wang Zhi, an idea emerged in Gao Bochong's mind.
He is really beautiful.
Absolutely, every inch of skin and hair grows according to one's own aesthetic.
But he doesn't belong to him.
There was a soft and sweet scent floating in the room, but Gao Bochong inexplicably smelled the crisp and spicy scent of water vapor and grass, as if a heavy rain was brewing, or as if there was some huge and hot power, intangible, yet omnipresent, eagerly looking for an exit to break through.
Gao Bochong was silent for too long, and Wang Zhixian called out in surprise, "Boss Gao, why are you here?"
After signing the contract today, Wang Zhi told Li Yun about the audition he had. He originally thought that Li Yun would be like his previous agent and only allow him to accept auditions given by the company, but he didn't expect Li Yun to be so easy to talk to. After asking which crew it was, he directly called them and then took him to the styling department to design his look.
This is Dingyu, very efficient.
If it were his previous company, his agent would definitely ask him how much he could get paid first.
Wang Zhi was impressed by Brother Li's professionalism and happily changed into the clothes brought by the stylist. She was originally looking at herself in the mirror happily, but now, with Gao Bocong's gaze focused on her, Wang Zhi felt a little unnatural, like a butterfly pinned by a thumbtack, and subconsciously wanted to avoid it.
Do I look weird?
Wang Zhi looked at himself in the mirror again, then secretly looked at Gao Bochong with a guilty conscience.
Noticing his gaze, Gao Bochong's heart suddenly surged.
Wang Zhi's eyes seemed to have hooks, which could hook people when he looked at them. When he looked at others, Gao Bochong always felt that there was an anger in his heart that he couldn't think about.
But when he looked at her with those wet and clear eyes, that anger turned into something else.
Does he have something to say when he looks at me like this?
Gao Bochong's mood brightened inexplicably. Just as he was about to speak, Ning Quanwu beside him whistled, "Old Gao, your sister-in-law is so attractive! That brat Feng Ming is really lucky!"
Gao Bochong: ...
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