Debuted right after graduating from high school

I'm sitting in my study surfing the internet.

On Tencent News' trending topics list, you can see news such as the "Nanhai No. 1" ancient shipwreck about to be salvaged, the Shanghai World Expo under construction, and the completion of Olympic venues.

In this era, it seems that everyone is the protagonist of a miracle, and behind the miracles lies the confidence brought about by the economic boom.

Since 2003, China's GDP has achieved double-digit growth for five consecutive years, and this year's economic growth rate is expected to reach 13%.

Fan Wumian has already sold "Huashen Coal Industry," which he bought casually at the auction. A few days ago, a coal mining group listed on the A-share market offered 11 billion RMB for the coal mine, hoping to buy out the remaining mining rights for the next ten years or so from him.

He readily agreed, with a pre-tax profit of approximately 3.8 million RMB. The mining rights and related assets of the coal mine have been transferred to the other party. He also earned tens of millions of RMB from selling coal this year, making this speculation a success.

The booming economy in mainland China has led to a surge in global demand for raw materials. Coal mine owners across the country have successfully seized the opportunity of this economic upswing, becoming rich overnight and then rushing to buy houses. Every time a nice house within the Second Ring Road of Beijing is put on the market, it is snapped up by potential buyers.

For example, when he helped Yingtian buy a two-courtyard house in Nanluoguxiang, some coal mine owners who didn't know the situation wanted to raise the price to compete after learning that someone had paid a deposit. Fortunately, the landlord was quite decent and worried that paying the penalty for breach of contract would be a loss, so he did not change his mind.

These coal mine owners are also busy with finance and investing in film and television productions; some of them are pulling out tens of millions of yuan at once, shouting—

"I don't care what the content is, but I must make sure my girlfriend walks the red carpet."

Over the past decade, the average annual growth rate of commercial housing sales area has reached 20%, and the 26-year-old female heiress of Country Garden has already become the richest woman in mainland China.

Fan Wumian was excluded from the list of mainland richest people because of his Hong Kong identity.

Amidst the massive wave of investment and driven by the demand for safe havens, global hot money has flocked to the mainland. This wave of wealth has spread from the real estate market to the stock market, and then to industries such as finance, the internet, and coal mining. It seems that as long as you dare to take risks and work hard, you can get a share of the profits.

Occasionally, when you sit in a coffee shop, you'll find people around you busy talking about investment, finance, research and development, etc. Even if they are unemployed, it doesn't matter, because it's easy to find a new job. Countless people dream of "a house in three years and a car in five years".

Behind their confidence and optimism lies the confidence brought about by the economic boom.

That evening, Gong Lingyue brought gifts to express her gratitude. From this fair-skinned, slender yet well-endowed girl, Fan Wumian could sense her vibrant energy, optimism, and cheerfulness.

He invited her in to sit down, and they went to the lawn in the back garden. Next to it was the swimming pool, which was shimmering blue under the lights. The bright Tiffany blue seemed to have a magical power, attracting Gong Lingyue to admire it quietly for a while.

Even though Fan Wumian was well-informed, he still found Gong Lingyue quite charming.

She has a sweet face that looks like "Xiao Tian Xiwei", but a hotter figure than a mature woman. The tight-fitting thin sweater on her body makes her collarbone line particularly clear. Her curves are not particularly exaggerated, but they are wonderful, perfectly balancing innocence and desire.

Fan Wumian, always following his deepest instincts, looked her up and down several times, including the V-neck that seemed to be a special treat for him, before asking:

"I've already spoken to the company. Has anyone contacted you?"

Gong Lingyue's smile was incredibly friendly, her large eyes were bright and endearing, and her face was adorned with exquisite makeup. She answered:

“They’ve already called me and asked about my dad’s situation. It seems like they’re trying to proactively disclose this information to prevent anyone from using it to smear me.”

"I know, this will also help establish your image, Lingling, and attract more fans to like you. It's a topic that's very worthwhile to hype up, it would be a real shame to miss it. Don't take it too seriously. The traffic and buzz brought by a hot topic might not even be enough to pay off your creditors, even if you spend millions on advertising. Have you notified them all?"

"I've already informed them that I'm going to Yanjing next Monday, right?"

"Yes, it's just a small matter. You don't need to worry that I'll change my mind."

Fan Wumian shifted his position, comfortably crossing his legs, and added:

"There are too many people who are sick, poor, and bankrupt, and they keep popping up one after another. I really can't help them, so I can only respect their fate. But since I happened to meet you, it's okay to lend you a hand. Consider it my daily good deed."

Looking at the gifts she had brought, Gong Lingyue continued to smile:

"I just wanted to thank you. 480 million is no small amount of money, and I'm afraid it will take me a long time to pay it back, but I will work hard from now on."

After saying that, she clenched her fist to encourage herself.

After reading it, Fan Wumian couldn't help but smile, and gently shook his head in reply:

"Do you know why so many models are desperately trying to squeeze into the entertainment industry? Besides the improvement in social status, it's also because being an artist makes money incredibly fast, probably beyond your imagination."

"With your qualifications, I feel it would be very easy for you to become famous. You could probably pay off this debt in a year or two."

“I just saw your news before, saying you’re very popular in Japan. I’ll help you promote yourself and try to get you a few advertising endorsements. Once you’ve gained some prestige elsewhere, it’ll be much easier to develop your career back in mainland China. Maybe I can even get you into a girl group.”

"I've been keeping an eye on South Korea's S.M. Entertainment, but unfortunately its stock price is currently inflated. I'll probably invest or acquire it once it falls back to a reasonable level."

Having heard about the chaotic state of the Korean entertainment industry, Fan Wumian also wanted to experience the joys of being a South Korean chaebol.

South Korean girls with some looks all like to squeeze into the entertainment industry. After all, the country has tens of millions of people, and occasionally some idol artists emerge, and they are quite good-looking.

Since he can catch fish with a straight hook in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and even in Hollywood, it should be even easier in South Korea or island nations. After making so much money that he's become numb, this is all the little pleasure he has left to bring a bit of surprise to his dull and boring life.

Back in August, South Korea's S.M. Entertainment successfully launched the second-generation girl group "Girls' Generation." However, due to the indirect impact of Fan Wumian, many members familiar to Fan Wumian were replaced, and their average appearance was significantly better than in his previous life.

no way.

The girl group "Glamour Girls" is so popular in Asia that they have produced several hit songs. If S.M. Entertainment wants to compete with them, they can only put more effort into selecting hot and beautiful girls to attract attention.

Actresses like Nana and Clara were recruited, which only shows that South Korea has too few truly stunning beauties; after all the screening, there are only a handful. Despite attempts to curb the Korean Wave's growth, its culture continues to spread rapidly in East and Southeast Asia. However, compared to its previous existence, its influence in mainland China is much weaker. Ironically, it's thanks to Fan Wumian that Hong Kong entertainment has regained some of its presence.

Since there was no way to completely suppress it, and the business prospects were decent, allowing the traffic to be indirectly monetized through companies like Fei Le, Valentino, Tencent, and Hong Kong Mountain Bandits, Fan Wumian naturally conceived the idea of ​​"stealing the luck".

Currently, S.M. Entertainment's total market capitalization is approximately $2.3 million, which is significantly higher than its net profit. Whether it can maintain its $1 million market capitalization when the financial crisis hits South Korea next year remains to be seen.

Under such circumstances, Fan Wumian was happy to seize the opportunity to buy at the bottom and pick up a bargain.

The impact of the entertainment industry on a country's economy goes far beyond simply earning box office revenue, endorsement fees, and concert tickets. South Korea's automobile, cosmetics, tourism, home appliance, and electronics industries have also reaped massive wealth from neighboring countries along with the expansion of the Korean Wave.

The same applies to Hollywood, which is why Fan Wumian likes to use his influence in the entertainment industry to promote his other businesses, achieving twice the result with half the effort.

Upon hearing this, Gong Lingyue's eyes widened, and she pointed to herself, saying:
"Me? Pay off more than 480 million in one or two years? That's unlikely. Even if I'm busy from morning till night every day, someone has to be willing to hire me. When I work as a model, the most I've ever earned is only 5 Hong Kong dollars, which is for promoting cars at auto shows."

Fan Wumian calmly said:

"No problem, you underestimate my resources. Just cooperate with the company for promotion, and I guarantee you'll become famous as quickly as possible. It might be a bit busy at first, but it'll be easier once you're famous. This outfit you're wearing today is pretty good. You need to bring out your strengths. In the entertainment industry, those who win over the most popular actresses win the world, and their income can be several times higher than that of second- or third-tier actresses with real talent."

Gong Lingyue was a little embarrassed and subconsciously tugged at her collar, explaining:
"I just threw on something casually when I went out, and my colleagues said the sweater had a great fit. The set of print ads that went viral online was for Langsha lingerie, and they definitely got more likes and shares than my usual photos."

Fan Wumian then shared his experience:
“If you have an advantage, you should make use of it. That’s how you stand out. Look at Alexandra Daddario, whom I signed in Hollywood. She’s known as Hollywood’s number one beautiful bear, and her popularity has skyrocketed.”

"Many female artists dream of having your talent. Wearing sexy clothes occasionally is much more suitable for you than taking the sweet and cute route."

"I'm talking to you about this mainly because I specifically looked at your Tencent Weibo account. All your photos are too serious, which is why you don't have as many followers as some minor internet celebrities."

Gong Lingyue seemed to be thinking about something, and then said:
"Actually, I've taken some rather sexy photos, but I haven't posted them. I'm a little embarrassed. I'll find a few tonight and try posting them online."

Fan Wumian continued:
"Send them to me first, and I'll pick a few for you. Then I'll arrange a good agent for you and choose an easy path to fame. For example, stick to the pure and innocent style. With your overall qualities, crushing those Japanese otaku will be as easy as crushing ants."

Seeing him talking so seriously about his career plans, Gong Lingyue, who had initially been a little hopeful, became somewhat disappointed.

If Fan Wumian wanted to conduct an on-the-spot interview, or if his real intentions were not what they seemed and he suggested going swimming or having a few drinks together, Gong Lingyue would not mind at all.

Before coming to visit, just in case, she took a shower and shaved her legs clean. She also picked out a set of underwear that was very sexy and beautiful, but not very comfortable to wear and usually kept in a drawer.

The words spoken to Gong Lingyue by the owner of Mandou Model Agency after the advertisement shoot today did have an impact on her.

At the very least, based on the persona Fan Wumian usually cultivates, he is almost perfect enough to make any girl's heart flutter, even if she knows she is not good enough for him, she will still hopefully think, "What if?"

Unfortunately, Gong Lingyue had no experience with the "green tea" tactics and was too shy to admit it. At this moment, she could only sit upright and earnestly talk to Fan Wumian.

She then asked:

"Back then, Mr. Wang from Wanda Group asked me to have drinks with you. There are a few ladies in the club who have met me before. If I become a celebrity, will that affect my relationship with you, Mr. Fan?"

Fan Wumian said with a smile:
“I’ve thought about this too. I’ll send someone over to give them a heads-up and maybe offer some hush money. Girls who work in places like that should know their place, otherwise what boss would dare to go there to do business? You don’t need to worry too much.”

Gong Lingyue had been pondering this matter repeatedly all afternoon, feeling immense pressure. Seeing that Fan Wumian had already made his move, she breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and smiled, saying:
"People really shouldn't do anything wrong, otherwise it's hard to live a stable life. But luckily I was desperate for money back then and I was fortunate enough to meet you."

Fan Wumian hesitated for a long time before replying:
"I've never been to those kinds of places, but other people often go to KTVs to entertain clients and make it easier to close deals. Some girls can hold out and only drink a few drinks, but some who are desperate end up completely hooked. You're pretty lucky, otherwise your son or daughter would probably be calling you 'Mom' by now. Those older men love your type the most."

Gong Lingyue quickly said:
“I would never do such a thing. If I were willing to humble myself, I would have had a boss pursuing me who wanted to help me pay off my family’s debts, but he’s almost two decades older than me.”

Fan Wumian casually brushed aside the topic and instead asked, "How have you been lately?"

"It's not bad. The income in the port city is much higher than in Shanghai, and the company's General Manager Qu and others have taken good care of me. Since I was recommended by you, I've been given more job opportunities."

It's nothing more than scrimping and saving to accumulate money. Gong Lingyue felt her life was too meaningless and asked in return:
"Mr. Fan, what about you? It seems you even went sailing. It must have been very comfortable. I've loved swimming since I was a child. I took a training course for two summers, but we don't have a swimming pool at home, so I have to go outside."

Fan Wumian replied to her:
“I have a swimming pool, but I don’t use it much. You can try it if you like. Sailing on a yacht for ten days or half a month is quite comfortable, but it gets very boring after a while. You play cards and mahjong with the bodyguards and captain every day.”

A casual remark caused Gong Lingyue to struggle with it for a long time.

Ultimately, thinking that he might only have the chance to see him once a year, and that missing the opportunity would be a lifelong regret, he decided to swallow his pride and grit his teeth, making a tough decision:

"The pool is so beautiful, can I really swim in it?"

"sure."

Fan Wumian thought that she hadn't brought a swimsuit, and he would be going out again tomorrow, so it wouldn't hurt to let her come and experience it.

Unexpectedly, Gong Lingyue went all out after hearing this.

Probably too nervous to think much of it, it wasn't until she had put down her sweater and jeans and was standing by the pool in her underwear that the girl belatedly realized what was happening. She turned around, arms crossed, and said timidly and awkwardly:

"Oh, I didn't bring any clothes for swimming."

Fan Wumian suspected that she was also flirting with him. Not having the opportunity to create one herself, he pretended not to understand and said:

"Go downstairs, I'll find you a bath towel later. Just dry your underwear. It's not much fabric, so a 10-15 minute dryer should be fine. By the way, you're really great; you don't even need retouching for your photoshoots. No wonder Mr. Wang specifically invited you to entertain me." (End of Chapter)