Xu Ce's parents had passed away, leaving him with few relatives. Aside from Mr. Shi and a few close friends in the industry, his only remaining friends were his agent, who had been with him for nearly twenty years, and two assistants, who had been with him for almost ten. He had left some money to them and even bought them a house.
Xu Ce wants to donate most of the remaining money to impoverished areas in China, whether it is to build schools, provide one-on-one financial assistance to students, or build roads... He will also donate a small portion to Africa. He has done charity work in Africa before and has also provided one-on-one financial assistance to several children. He has asked his agent to help and will continue to support those children to go to college.
It's not that he doesn't trust his agent and assistant, it's just... if he passes away, his agent and assistant will probably be very sad. He doesn't want them to help take care of his belongings, and wants to arrange these things while he is alive.
Xu Ce explained his plan and said with a smile, "This is my plan. If you could help designate a place for the donation, I would be very grateful."
He would certainly do it himself, but he didn't understand the process and was afraid that the money would end up being used elsewhere.
If Master Shen could help point out the direction, then he would have no reason to hesitate.
After hearing what he said, Mr. Shi's eyes turned red.
Sometimes I think that life is really unfair. Why can't a good person like Xu Ce live longer?
Cai Zhiwei, being a friend of Chen Ye, followed him into the reception room, and Xu Ce didn't avoid him. After hearing Xu Ce's words, Cai Zhiwei's eyes, like Mr. Shi's, turned red, and it took him a long time to recover.
Actor Xu Ce... is really a very good person...
Shen Ye was very calm: "Did the doctor tell you it was in the late stage?"
Xu Ce was stunned for a moment, then nodded. "They say it's no longer viable to undergo surgery. It's probably metastasized to somewhere else."
Shen Ye pondered in silence.
Mr. Shi whispered, "Master Shen, you must have a way to save him, right?"
He asked with little confidence, because... he also knew that advanced liver cancer was incurable...
Shen Ye still remained silent.
He was recalling the first time he went to Bajiao Entertainment, when Xiao Yiyi was looking for trouble with him, and Xu Ce seemed to be right next to him at the time. Xu Ce had been staring at him and Xiao Yiyi, so Xiao Yiyi didn't make a move on him, and Shen Ye didn't sense any ill will from Xu Ce.
Later I heard that Xu Ce also suggested to President Shi that he should pay attention to the conduct of the company's artists. It was also from that time that President Shi terminated the contracts with some artists with bad conduct and eliminated nepotism in the company.
In this way, Xu Ce is indeed a good person.
Shen Ye smiled and said, “Well, I have a way to save him.”
Xu Ce was stunned.
Can late-stage liver cancer be cured?
To be honest, he had never heard of such a precedent... Even if Master Shen was so powerful, could he really bring someone back to life?
Chen Ye saw through his thoughts at a glance and said, “Haven’t you heard the reports on TV? Many people with advanced cancer have lived for more than ten years because they eat well, drink well, sleep well, and keep a calm mind.”
This situation does happen.
Mr. Shi immediately said, "I have a cousin in my hometown who had gastrointestinal cancer and was extremely thin. The doctor performed surgery and said he would live for at most two years. But he recuperated in his hometown and has lived for ten years!"
Hearing him say this, a glimmer of hope ignited in Xu Ce's eyes.
If you can live well, who doesn't want to live well...
Chen Ye glanced at Xu Ce and said, "You should be planning to quit the entertainment industry this time, donate the money and go traveling, right?"
"...Yes!" Xu Ce was a little bit unbelievable. Master Shen could even see this?
He had come to the company today, firstly to ask Master Shen for directions on where to donate his money, and secondly to discuss the termination of his contract with Lao Shi. He had also booked a flight to Jiuzhaigou, hoping to start his journey domestically and then around the world, making his life worthwhile.
"I can save you, but I have conditions." Shen Ye tapped the table lightly with his fingers.
As soon as he finished speaking, before Xu Ce could say anything, President Shi jumped up and said, "Is there really a way to save him? If you can save him, you can have whatever you want!" Even if you have to sell the company, you have to save him!
Xu Ce was very touched: "Lao Shi, thank you."
In fact, he is also rich. He has earned a lot over the years and invested in a lot of real estate. He also has some shares in Banana Entertainment. It should be enough for him to pay Master Shen's salary.
Shen Ye raised his eyebrows: “Do you think I want money?”
Humph, my man earns more money in a year than your total family fortune! Who are you looking down on?
Xu Ce and Mr. Shi were both stunned.
If you’re not asking for money, then what is it…?
Shen Ye turned and stared at Xu Ce: "Be my apprentice."
Xu Ce: “?”
Cai Zhiwei: “…”
Mr. Shi was stunned: "Become an apprentice?!"
It's no wonder he reacted so strongly, because he knew Fu Guanglin also wanted to be Master Shen's apprentice, but Master Shen said that Lao Fu had no talent and rejected Lao Fu's request. Lao Fu was very sad at the time and even wanted to have a drink with him.
Shen Ye said affirmatively: “Yes, be my apprentice.”
"..." Mr. Shi hesitated and said weakly, "Can I ask, is it because Xu Ce has talent?"
Shen Ye gave him a look that said 'are you kidding me': "How is that possible? What kind of talent can a mortal like him have?"
He poked Xu Ce's heart without hesitation.
Xu Ce: “…”
Master Shen, I am not yet your disciple, can you give me some face?
Mr. Shi was confused: "Then why did you accept him as your apprentice?" He paused and muttered, "If Lao Fu knew about this, he would have to drink with me again..."
Chen Ye shrugged: "Because he has a lot of time. He quits the entertainment industry and has nothing to do next. In the future, he can follow me out for fortune-telling and help Sister Si take orders... What a bargain!"
Mr. Shi: “…”
So that's the reason?
So Master Shen doesn’t accept Lao Fu as his apprentice because Lao Fu’s family business is too busy?
Xu Ce also looked up at the sky in silence.
He had just been thinking that being chosen by Master Shen as his apprentice meant he must have some special qualities... He was quite happy about it, but it turned out to be because he had nothing to do...
Well, that's a good and strong reason.
Cai Zhiwei had been itching to become Shen Ye's apprentice, but after hearing Shen Ye's answer, he gave up. After all, whether he continued in the entertainment industry or returned home to inherit the company, he would definitely be busy for the next few decades.
Shen Ye supported himself on the table and said, “That’s it, Xu Ce, quickly issue a statement about quitting the circle and get this done today.”
Xu Ce: "...Okay."
"Oh, by the way, are you willing to be my apprentice?" Shen Ye asked very kindly.
Xu Ce: "...I'm willing."
He thought to himself that his master was a man of decisive yet unfussy character. He was a bit gentle, and he hoped his master wouldn't dislike him.
As for whether or not to be Master Shen’s apprentice…is this question still worth considering?
Not to mention that Master Shen could cure his illness, just to mention Master Shen's great ability, how many people outside are lining up to become Master Shen's apprentice! According to Mr. Shi, Mr. Fu of Fuyou Industrial also wanted to become his apprentice, but was rejected by Master Shen.
Xu Ce suddenly felt that he was very remarkable, even if it was because he was too idle... but he was also Master Shen's first disciple!
Shen Ye looked at Mr. Shi again: "And Yang Yuehan's obituary, you should post it as well."
Mr. Shi: “…Okay.”
It is conceivable that when Xu Ce’s retirement announcement and Yang Yuehan’s obituary are released together, there will be a huge shock in the circle and netizens will be shocked.
Xu Ce and Cai Zhiwei weren't particularly surprised to hear that Yang Yuehan had passed away. Bajiao Entertainment had previously announced that Yang Yuehan was seriously ill and recuperating, and it was likely that her illness was too sudden and incurable, leading to her passing.
Shen Ye looked down at his watch and saw that it was almost noon, so he said, "Let's eat first."
He really wants to eat twice-cooked pork now!
Mr. Shi quickly said, "Then let's go to the Sichuan restaurant and post the announcement while we eat."
Anyway, the information is ready, so we can just use the company's official account to announce the news of Yang Yuehan's death.
Xu Ce's side was simpler. He could just post a message using the studio's account and then forward it. As for the termination of the contract, he could discuss it privately with Mr. Shi.
The group went to the Sichuan restaurant next door, and Ye Ze was already waiting in the private room.
When he saw Ye Ze, Xu Ce was stunned.
He has been in the entertainment industry for twenty years, but he has never seen such a handsome and good-looking man.
Seeing him stunned, Mr. Shi smiled and introduced, "This is Master Shen's fiancé."
Cai Zhiwei also wanted to laugh. When he first met Mr. Ye, he was also shocked by his beauty.
Shen Ye had already rushed towards Ye Ze.
Ye Ze held him in his arms: "Are you done?"
"Yeah." Shen Ye didn't care at all and kissed Ye Ze directly in front of Mr. Shi and the others.
A smile flashed across Ye Ze's eyes.
Shen Ye turned around and introduced Xu Ce, saying, “Uncle, I accepted an apprentice today.”
Ye Ze looked towards Xu Ce.
Xu Ce received Ye Ze's gaze. Although it was just a calm look, he felt a strong pressure.
...This man must be no simple person.
Xu Ce has been in the circle for many years and has met some big figures in Haicheng. Master Shen’s fiancé’s aura is even more powerful than those big figures.
Shen Ye then said to Xu Ce: "This is my fiancé, you have to call him Master's wife."
Ye Ze: “…”
Xu Ce: “…”
Mr. Shi’s old face turned red.
Cai Zhiwei didn't dare to laugh at Mr. Ye, and he was also very tired of holding it in.
Ye Ze pinched Chen Ye’s nose: “…Master’s wife?”
Shen Ye blinked innocently: "He calls me Master, and you are my fiancé, so shouldn't I call you Master's Wife?"
Ye Ze: “…”
Xu Ce thought about it and decided that his master was more important, so he called out very honestly, "Master's Wife."
Ye Ze: “…”
Mr. Shi and Cai Zhiwei were trying to hold back their laughter again and were almost unable to do so.
Finally, it was Mr. Shi who stepped forward to smooth things over: "Master Shen must be hungry. Let's sit down first."
Ye Ze looked at Chen Ye deeply, pinched the child's tender face, and took him to sit down.
Shen Ye was not afraid of him at all, and smiled secretly while covering his mouth.
After a few people sat down, Shen Ye whispered to Ye Ze: "We have to be nicer to our apprentice. I'm planning to introduce him to Sister Si and try to make them a couple."
Ye Ze: “…”
Xu Ce was confused.
He and Xu Sisi were actually old friends. Xu Sisi had joined the company later than he, but the artists she had managed had rivaled him for the top spot. At the time, their studios often collaborated on the same events, so they'd run into each other frequently and gradually became familiar with each other.
But... introduce him to Xu Sisi?
Mr. Shi was also a little stunned. After coming to his senses, he thought: "I think it's good. Sisi is very kind, and Xu Ce is also a good person. What a perfect match!"
Xu Ce: “…”
"You must have seen that there is a red thread between them, so you brought them together, right?" Mr. Shi trusted Chen Ye very much and did not doubt Chen Ye's business ability at all.
Shen Ye: “…”
Actually, she was just afraid that her husband would get jealous. When she had just greeted Xu Ce, she had felt his aura was fully on display... From now on, Xu Ce would have to accompany him often when he went out for fortune-telling... To reassure her husband, she should introduce Xu Ce to Sister Si.
After hearing what Mr. Shi said, Xu Ce couldn't hide the shock on his face.
So there is a red thread between him and Xu Sisi?
...Master Shen did not deny it. Does this mean that this is true?
Xu Ce didn't know how to react for a moment.
He had a girlfriend in his youth, of course, but she eventually broke up with him and married a wealthy real estate tycoon. This left him disheartened, and he's since prioritized his career. He'd originally thought he'd retire in his forties, get married, and have children, but then he was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer...
But now there is no need to worry about the illness. After all, Master Shen is a man of his word and will definitely cure him.
It’s just…he and Xu Sisi…
Xu Ce recalled Xu Sisi's appearance. Although she wasn't as pretty as the actresses in the entertainment industry, she was still quite good-looking. Most importantly, Xu Sisi had many advantages and was kind-hearted. It was said that when Master Shen was framed, Xu Sisi never left him, so Master Shen was very grateful to her. Now Xu Sisi was considered a relative of Shen Ye, helping him manage the studio.
If I'm with Xu Sisi, it seems... not bad?
...Xu Ce suddenly blushed a little.
Cai Zhiwei raised a question: "Can't people with the same surname get married?"
Mr. Shi immediately said, "Xiao Cai, you're still young, don't be so feudal. It's a feudal thing that people with the same surname can't marry. We don't have that in our new society!"
Cai Zhiwei looked up at the sky: "..."
It seems, as if, perhaps... the current Master Shen is the one who is like a feudal superstition...
Mr. Shi is a regular customer of the Sichuan restaurant, so he ordered the dishes.
While waiting for the food to be served, Shen Ye looked at Xu Ce and said, "Since you are already my apprentice, I have to give you a gift."
He took out a peace locket and handed it to Xu Ce.
Xu Ce couldn't tell what the texture of the peace locket was like, but he saw the golden pictographs on it.
It's obvious that Master Shen drew talismans on it. It's definitely a good thing.
Xu Ce quickly took it respectfully: "Thank you, Master!"
“Carry it with you, it will be good for your illness.” Shen Ye said.
Xu Ce put the peace locket into his pocket more reverently.
Ye Ze had been listening to their conversation in silence. Suddenly, he asked, "Are you sick?"
Shen Ye hummed.
Xu Ce then told the story of his liver cancer: "Master said he could cure me. I'm so grateful to him!"
Ye Ze smiled slightly. He believed in his child's ability.
Shen Ye grabbed the man's hand and shook it: "How about it, am I awesome?"
"Yeah." Ye Ze touched his face.
Shen Ye was in a good mood and said to Xu Ce with a smile: "Whenever it's convenient for you, pack up your things and move to my house."
The villa is very big and there is an extra bedroom in the house, so Xu Ce won’t feel crowded when he moves in.
Recently, Xu Sisi has almost been living in Rongyuan. When she has nothing to do, she will accompany Grandma Shen for a walk and knit sweaters together.
Shen Ye was creating an opportunity for Xu Ce and Xu Sisi. Although he had just said that he wanted to match them up, it was a good idea after thinking about it carefully. They were both old enough to get married, so they could cultivate their relationship first.
Of course, if the two of them didn't spark chemistry, Shen Ye wouldn't force them to be together.
Even if Xu Sisi remains single and doesn't get married, Chen Ye will provide for her in her old age!
Xu Ce nodded: "I will pack my things as soon as possible."
Ye Ze slowly raised his eyes and looked at him: "I am Xiaoye's fiancé, and I have to give you a meeting gift."
Xu Ce hurriedly said, "You're welcome..."
"I know a famous liver expert abroad. I will invite him to come to China and live for a while to help you recuperate." Ye Ze interrupted him and said.
Xu Ce was stunned, and his nose suddenly felt sore.
Master Shen is treating him, and his fiancé is also helping him find a specialist...
In ancient times, it was said that Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, parents and teachers are all relatives, and teachers and students are also relatives... So, the master and his wife treat him as a family member, right?
Shen Ye also looked at his man with starry eyes.
Oh my god, he is such a handsome and kind man!
He couldn't help himself and went over to take a bite of the man.
Ye Ze raised the corner of his lips and held his hand.
"Master's wife, thank you." After Xu Ce came to his senses, he thanked her solemnly with red eyes.
"..." Ye Ze said coldly, "If you don't call me Master's Wife, you are thanking me."
Xu Ce looked at Shen Ye in embarrassment, not knowing whether to listen to his master or his mistress.
Chen Ye smiled and kissed the man: "Oh, the name of Master's Wife is so nice, you can tell we are a couple as soon as you hear it!"
Ye Ze looked at him deeply and did not object.
The others laughed.
Only Shen Ye understood the man’s eyes, and the man was saying: I’ll punish you when I get back.
Oh, how should I punish him?
Shen Ye covered his face shyly, he was a little looking forward to it.
Soon the dishes came up. Shen Ye was most interested in the twice-cooked pork. He took a bite and exclaimed, "It's really delicious!"
Afterwards he tried the Fuqi Feipian and Shuizhu Roupian, both of which were delicious.
Ye Ze silently wrote down the dishes that his child liked, thinking of inviting a chef to his home to teach him so that he could cook them for his child in the future.
Shen Ye didn't know how, but he understood the man's expression.
In fact, he still couldn't see Ye Ze's face clearly, but perhaps because they had been together for a long time and their relationship was good, he could now almost guess some of the man's thoughts.
Knowing that the man was thinking about cooking for him, Shen Ye felt sweet in his heart.
He picked up a piece of boiled meat, rinsed it in his tea, and put it into Ye Ze's bowl: "Try it, it's a little spicy and a little numb, but it tastes really good."
In fact, boiled pork is meant to taste spicy and numbing, but who can blame her husband for not being able to eat spicy food?
Ye Ze lowered his eyes to look at the white meat in the bowl, smiled gently, and put the meat into his mouth.
The two showed their affection as if no one was around. Mr. Shi and Cai Zhiwei were used to it, but it was the first time for Xu Ce, and he was in a state of "Who am I, where am I, what am I doing?"
There is too much dog food for the master and his wife!
Thinking that he would always stay by his master's side and eat the dog food of his master and his mistress, Xu Ce was a little worried that he would gain weight invisibly.
After dinner, the group didn't rush to leave. Mr. Shi asked his secretary for the password to the company's Weibo account and personally logged in to post Yang Yuehan's obituary. At the same time, Xu Ce also announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
After the two of them sent the message, they stared at the messages on their phones.
Cai Zhiwei was also holding his phone and checking Weibo. He was excitedly eating melons and checking netizens' reactions!
Although these two melons are right next to us, the feeling of eating them online is different.
Sure enough, as soon as the two pieces of news were released, the entire Internet exploded!
Yang Yuehan’s death was of course the most shocking, but no one doubted the cause of Yang Yuehan’s death.
This was all thanks to Ye Ze, who had the Ye Group's hospital issue a death certificate for Yang Yuehan and even sent the medical records to Mr. Shi, who then published them online. This was all real information, and netizens couldn't find any flaws.
Moreover, Yang Yuehan has few relatives left at home, and she has been following the old Taoist priest for many years and has few friends. Therefore, it also makes sense that only Mr. Shi visited Yang Yuehan during her hospitalization.
As for Yang Yuehan's body, it was even simpler.
Chen Ye made a paper figurine that looked like Yang Yuehan. Even if a funeral was to be held, Yang Yuehan's fans wouldn't notice anything when they went to pay their respects.
Netizens are unaware of the evil things Yang Yuehan has done, and their evaluation of Yang Yuehan is still very good. Everyone's comments are full of regrets -
[Yang Yinghou is such a beautiful woman, what a pity.]
[Candle, rest in peace, actress Yang! ]
Goodbye, my goddess. I will treasure every one of your works and every smile.
【……】
Mr. Shi looked a little frustrated.
Even though Yang Yuehan is a man-eating devil, she is so beloved by the public...
Shen Ye patted his shoulder and whispered, “Don’t care about these false names.”
In fact, praise from netizens is also useful, especially for Taoists, as it can make their practice more smooth. However, Yang Yuehan has long since passed away, and these praises have no effect on her, so just let it go.
Mr. Shi thought about the thousands of lives that Yang Yuehan had in her hands and the company's market value. He knew that he could not make Yang Yuehan's evil deeds public, so he had no choice but to accept it.
Xu Ce's withdrawal from the entertainment industry also caused a stir. Compared to the heartbreak of Yang Yuehan's fans, his fans were more worried about -
[I just want to say, maybe the Best Actor is also seriously ill... Thinking about Best Actor Yang...]
[Don't scare me, sir! I don't believe it, it's definitely not true!]
[The best actor will definitely live a long life! The host is not allowed to be so cynical! ]
[Pooh, pooh, pooh, I'm a three-year-old kid, and I don't mind what I say. God, just treat it as if I'm farting.]
【……】
Although movie fans are refuting this comment, they are actually worried.
Some people even cried in the group and kept sending blessings, hoping that the actor would be in good health.
When Xu Ce saw the comments from fans and moviegoers, it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.
After struggling in the circle for so many years and leaving behind countless works, he now receives everyone's love and feels that it is all worth it.
To reassure his fans and moviegoers, he posted another Weibo post: [I've had a minor illness and need to rest, but I promise I'll be fine. I'll be checking in regularly to let everyone know I'm safe, so don't worry.]
This Weibo post actually indirectly confirmed that Xu Ce was ill, but Xu Ce's assurance was also a comfort to movie fans.
Seeing that things were almost done, Shen Ye suggested to disperse.
Before leaving, he said to Mr. Shi: "It seems that all the artists in your company want to have their fortunes told. Let them contact Sister Si. I will arrange a time for them to have their fortunes told."
Mr. Shi immediately said, "Okay, I'll notify them right away."
The company has a group, and when Mr. Shi released the news, the group immediately exploded.
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