Chapter 58 Chapter 58 But don’t you think you are particularly weak...
Chen Zhuo thinks Chinese is really amazing. Different ways of saying the same thing can give people different feelings.
Just like erection and sex, the feeling it gives people is romantic but not vulgar, erotic but not lascivious, making the action sound gentle and refined.
Those four words licked her eardrums like tongues of fire, exploding in her brain. Shao Chengzhang's gaze was like a sharp knife, tearing through her nightgown, leaving her completely naked before his gaze.
Even though no one was home and the house was well soundproofed, Chen Zhuo still subconsciously found his headphones and put them on.
Shao Chengzhang's sexy panting and magnetic moans penetrated directly into her ears through the electric current, and even the air couldn't get in contact with them.
Chen Zhuo stared at him on the screen. The lust in his unfocused eyes, his tense jawline and thin, closed lips betrayed his restraint and rationality.
"Baby, what are you thinking about?" Chen Zhuo's face flushed, and her belly contracted. But she wanted to tease him, to see him lose control, to see him lose his composure, to see him lose control and experience a simultaneous surge of both collapse and pleasure.
"I miss you..." Shao Chengzhang increased his strength a lot.
"I saw your photo in the article you forwarded. You were wearing a suit, right?" Chen Zhuo said softly. "Do your employees know what their boss, who is so well-dressed during the day, looks like in bed?"
"It's both coquettish and charming." Shen Zhuo hissed, "I like it so much."
"Hmm..." Shao Chengzhang finally released it, then opened his mouth to breathe, his eyes gradually focused, he could see the flushed face of the person opposite him, but his eyes were clear and charming, really like a fairy.
Taking advantage of the fact that he was not around, Shen Zhuo chuckled and said, “Why is it so fast, husband.”
Shao Chengzhang was cleaning his hands over there. When he heard her say that, he looked up at her and asked, "What did you say?"
Chen Zhuo lay on the bed. The neckline of her nightgown was large and slightly open, revealing a piece of tender white skin, but it just covered that point. Due to the squeezing, a deep groove appeared.
Shao Chengzhang's eyes became deep, and he couldn't help licking his lower lips. He suddenly felt the air was hot and unbearable, and his desire was rising again.
"I said you were fast."
Shao Chengzhang wanted to get into the phone and pin her to him. He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said, "You'll know whether it's fast or not when we get back."
Seeing him like this, Shen Zhuo smiled triumphantly, "Okay, I'll wait for you."
It was already past eleven o'clock at Shao Chengzhang's place, and he had a lunch meeting at noon. Chen Zhuo stopped bothering him and let him go take a shower.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Zhuo felt her underwear was wet and cold. She turned over and got out of bed to find a new pair to change into. She didn't want to tell him that just hearing his panting made her react.
I'd better wait for him to come back and experience it myself.
*
On the day Shao Chengzhang came back, Shen Zhuo wanted to go home early to greet him, but unexpectedly, the company's artist Zhao Jiayu suddenly asked her out for dinner.
Zhao Jiayu was an artist she signed three years ago. At that time, she had already acted in a low-budget web drama. Shen Zhuo felt that she had a promising future, so he signed her before she signed with a company.
At the dinner table, Zhao Jiayu told her that she wanted to terminate the contract.
Shen Zhuo was surprised: "Why?"
Zhao Jiayu sneered: "It seems that Sister Chen Zhuo is really too busy. You know, I haven't received any acting jobs in half a year."
Chen Zhuo said, "I remember your agent is Yu Fei, right? Didn't you talk to her? None of the scripts I've received recently are suitable for your role."
"What's the point of looking for her? She loves Song Yuebin right now, so how can she care about us?"
Chen Zhuo frowned. "I see. I'll talk to her soon, but you have to be careful about terminating the contract. I remember it was a five-year contract, and you'll have to pay a penalty if it doesn't expire."
"I know," Zhao Jiayu said, "but I insist on terminating the contract and I won't pay the penalty."
Shen Zhuo looked at her suspiciously.
Zhao Jiayu said, "I've asked a lawyer to review the contract. Honestly, I might not lose the lawsuit. At least the company hasn't given me the endorsement I was promised. I've been with the company for over three years and have only starred in one drama, and it hasn't aired yet, let alone any marketing money for me..."
Zhao Jiayu was also a bit unlucky. Something happened to the second female lead in that drama, and the producer never gave a clear answer whether to reshoot or replace her face, but either way would cost a huge amount, so it kept dragging on.
Chen Zhuo pursed his lips: "Then why did you ask me to come for dinner?"
"I still don't want to sue. After all, my colleagues at Jingxi are all very nice, and it wouldn't look good if things got awkward. I'd like you to talk to Mr. Yang about it, and we can both voluntarily terminate the contract."
Shen Zhuo shook his head: "I can't guarantee that I can convince him." After all, Yang Ruize used them as a tool to make money, and he would definitely not refuse these millions given for free.
Zhao Jiayu smiled helplessly: "Okay, then I can only go to court."
The artist signed by Chen Zhuo proposed to terminate the contract and even wanted to sue the company. This was not happy news and the meal was completely uninteresting.
Zhao Jiayu was enthusiastic and asked Chen Zhuo to eat more. "Maybe this is the last meal we sit together and have. We may not see each other again after this."
Chen Zhuo asked, "Why, are you planning to stop acting after leaving the company?"
Zhao Jiayu didn't respond to her question, but just said to herself: "Sister Chen Zhuo, do you remember that the first meal we had was in this restaurant? I still remember that we sat by the window over there." She pointed.
Shen Zhuo was slightly startled. She didn't expect Zhao Jiayu to still remember this. Her memory was already a little fuzzy.
"Would you like to go for a drink later?" Zhao Jiayu said, "You treat me to a meal, and I'll treat you to a drink."
Chen Zhuo felt a pang of bitterness in his heart and nodded in agreement.
The two left the restaurant and went to a nearby high-altitude bar where jazz records were playing and the atmosphere was perfect for a drink and a chat.
Each person ordered a cocktail.
"Sister Chen Zhuo, you know, I still remember the moment you found me and said you wanted to sign a contract with me. We met in the coffee shop next to the company. I was so happy at the time because my family didn't want me to be an actor anymore. They thought it would be better for me to go home and find a class to study in peace. But you found me."
Zhao Jiayu took a sip of her wine and smiled, "I remember every word you said to me. I thought, 'Oh my god, the actress' agent came to me and said they want to sign me, so I must have something special. I must have incredible potential. There's definitely a place for me in the future of the entertainment industry.' So the night you asked me to go back and think about it, I didn't even think about it. I was just daydreaming all night."
Shen Zhuo listened with mixed feelings.
"I fantasize about being like Bu Fan, acting in movies and winning awards..." Zhao Jiayu laughed self-deprecatingly. "I also fantasize about what I'll say at the awards ceremony. Hello everyone, I'm actress Zhao Jiayu..."
Zhao Jiayu's voice suddenly choked, and Shen Zhuo suddenly didn't dare to look into her eyes.
"But what's the reality? Forget about winning an award, I haven't even been to an award ceremony," Zhao Jiayu said with red eyes. "Fantasy is just fantasy after all. The reality is that I played the female lead in one drama in the first year, two supporting roles in the second year, and in the third year I couldn't even get any roles...while the male lead I worked with is already working with big names."
Shen Zhuo said regretfully, "I'm sorry."
"You don't have to apologize to me." Zhao Jiayu smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes. "Maybe it's just like what Yufei said. I don't have any talent for acting. My acting skills are just so-so, so the director doesn't want to use me." Zhao Jiayu had already drunk half of the wine.
Chen Zhuo's brows twitched slightly: "Yu Fei said that?"
Zhao Jiayu said casually: "I forgot, but it doesn't matter now, does it?"
Shen Zhuo paused and asked again: "What are you planning to do next? Is there any company you want to work for?"
Zhao Jiayu shook her head: "What's the point of liking me? No director wants me anyway. I might as well go back home."
She drank the wine in one gulp and waved to the waiter to order another. Under the light, her cheeks were slightly red from the drunkenness.
"Sister Chen Zhuo, I really like you." Zhao Jiayu looked up at her, her tone sincere but heavy, "But I also really... hate you."
Shen Zhuo was stunned.
Zhao Jiayu chuckled. "If you hadn't come to me, I might have returned home long ago and found an ordinary job. I wouldn't be like a fool, looking forward to something every year, only to see it turn into nothing. Have you ever experienced that feeling?"
For Zhao Jiayu, Shen Zhuo's sincerity turned into a sharp sword, and hope turned into wounds.
Alcohol is like an emotional valve. Once it is opened, all emotions cannot be hidden.
Zhao Jiayu said, "I originally thought you'd sign me and become my agent, but what happened? You said you had too many artists and handed me over to Yufei. The following year, you were promoted to director and said you'd only manage one newcomer. I thought, I'm a newcomer, right? But you chose Guan Siyu. Rumors spread in the company that his family had a strong background, but you can't buy the title of Best Newcomer. Even if the publicity company helped with the box office, it wouldn't have been worth hundreds of millions... I'm not reconciled and I hate myself for not living up to my expectations."
"You said you wanted to bring a newcomer from zero to the top, why... didn't you consider me?" Zhao Jiayu had just given the answer, but she just couldn't accept it.
Chen Zhuo lowered his eyelashes, and the Baileys coconut he ordered was no longer sweet.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know you felt that way, but it's just so difficult for an actress to succeed in this industry."
"Yes, it's difficult." Zhao Jiayu suddenly said, "But don't you think you're particularly hypocritical?"
Shen Zhuo was stunned. She really didn't expect Zhao Jiayu to think of her this way.
"You know that the competition for actresses is fierce and tough, yet you chose a male actor, even under the pretext of wanting to see if you could mentor a newcomer. You might as well have said you were forced to mentor Guan Siyu because of his background. I could have accepted that. You chose the safest and most reliable path, yet you insist on portraying yourself as someone who is persistent and principled."
Chen Zhuo was silent for a long moment before he slowly spoke, "Zhao Jiayu, you misunderstood. Of course I want to mentor actresses. My greatest hope is that every talented actress can stand in front of the camera and be seen by the public. But you know it's harder for actresses to gain recognition and resources in the early stages of this industry than for male artists. I have mentored many Best Actresses and Best Actor, but I also know that only proves my ability to select films. The halo comes naturally to the artist, not from me. Do you understand? It's because that was Bu Fan, the director chose her, not because her agent is Chen Zhuo, that he chose her."
Zhao Jiayu shook her head and sneered, "Stop being so pretentious. You don't have the courage or the guts, so forget about your hopes and ideals. Not choosing us is just deceiving yourself."
Chen Zhuo didn't want to argue anymore. "But the company's planning for you has indeed been problematic over the years. I admit that, and as your management team, it's our fault."
"I don't need to apologize. After all, I signed the contract voluntarily. If you really feel sorry, please help me find a settlement." Zhao Jiayu suddenly stood up. "I've already paid for the wine. Sister Chen Zhuo, goodbye."
After Zhao Jiayu left, Shen Zhuo sat for a while, digesting his emotions before taking a taxi home.
On the way back, she leaned against the car window, opened WeChat, and sent a message to Zhao Jiayu's current agent, Yu Fei, asking for the latest actor information. The agent quickly sent it over, and she flipped through the pages, her expression growing increasingly gloomy.
According to the contract terms in the Whale Xi contract, Zhao Jiayu hasn't fulfilled her contracted endorsements in recent years, so she has a good chance of winning the lawsuit. However, with the economic downturn of recent years, Yang Ruize has abandoned his previous custom-tailored approach and has instead cast a wider net, signing up first and then promoting those who show signs of becoming a hit. This has hindered the development of some younger actors.
The young actor was stuck in his contract, unable to get any good dramas, and unable to change jobs freely. It was like being trapped in a warm cage, enduring and wasting time... Chen Zhuo suddenly felt very sad, not only for Zhao Jiayu, but also for this deformed industry, and for the ideal that she once firmly believed could change something.
*
When Chen Zhuo returned home, he saw Shao Chengzhang and ran over to hug him. The huge impact made him stagger back two steps while holding Chen Zhuo before he could steady himself.
"You miss me so much?" Shao Chengzhang asked her with a low laugh.
She leaned against his shoulder and nodded without saying anything.
"Are you too tired from working overtime?" He noticed that Shen Zhuo seemed a little depressed.
Shen Zhuo shook his head and still said nothing.
"Let me see." Shao Chengzhang helped her to move a little distance away. "Why aren't you happy to see me these past few days?"
"Happy." Shen Zhuo hugged him again, suffocated in his arms, and said, "Shao Chengzhang, let's do it."
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