Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 259 Li Xiaolu: You want to wear a hat so much, I'll give you one.

"President Yan."

Xu Zheng, who had a shaved head, shook hands with Yan Li, and Yan Li smiled.

"I heard you were also involved in Ning Hao's script?"

Xu Zheng was unsure what Yan Li meant: "I'm just offering suggestions and learning from Director Ning."

Unlike ordinary actors, Xu Zheng actually started working behind the scenes very early on.

He started his career as a stage actor, and was quite a prominent figure in Shanghai, having won the Best Actor award at the Magnolia Awards for Drama.

As his acting career progressed, Xu Zheng's fame gradually grew, and he began to get involved in some behind-the-scenes work in theater.

Although he has not officially become a director, Xu Zheng has considerable say in the creation and production of his works. He has accumulated a certain amount of behind-the-scenes experience and tasted the benefits of having more real power behind the scenes than the actors.

From that time on, Xu Zheng had the idea of ​​becoming a director, and after switching to the film and television industry, he never missed a similar opportunity.

He previously tried his hand at directing with the TV series "Li Wei the Magistrate 2". He also took the initiative to make a cameo appearance in "Crazy Stone" because he thought the script was great and wanted to get to know director Ning Hao to learn from him.

After "Crazy Stone", Xu Zheng and Ning Hao successfully connected and became good friends.

When Ning Hao was making his new movie, he was particularly enthusiastic and offered many suggestions, essentially acting as an unofficial screenwriter.

Having acted in stage plays for many years, Xu Zheng is one of the most well-known comedic actors in the industry. He has also been quietly preparing for behind-the-scenes work. Although he may not have the genius of Ning Hao, he still has a certain level of skill.

As time went on, Yan Li, who had been paying close attention to Ning Hao's new work, heard the rumors.

"Great job, thank you for your hard work. The book is finished, I'll treat you all to a meal to thank you."

Yan Li nodded. Having been in the industry for a long time, although he hadn't participated much in scriptwriting, he knew how good scripts came about.

It's rare for a single person to write a script in one go, especially for comedies or scripts with many details; usually, it involves brainstorming with a group of people.

First, an outline is created. Then, someone controls the direction and the overall structure. Then, this script is taken to familiar friends for research and discussion. Those with ideas contribute their ideas, and those without help offer their opinions. After continuous adjustments and revisions, the script is finally completed.

So don't be fooled by the fact that many scripts only have one or two names on them; they are actually the culmination of the wisdom of many people.

Hong Kong needs no introduction; it's famous for its comedies. On the mainland, Feng Xiaogang is relatively well-known for his comedies, and in his early days, he gathered a group of writers from the Beijing literary circle to come up with ideas.

Even now, directors like Feng Xiaogang and Jiang Wen, who like to pile up jokes and details, spend most of their time when they're not filming discussing scripts and casting.

Ning Hao also followed the habits of his predecessors, and it is said that he found a lot of screenwriters and writers to help him. He even grabbed Yan Li and talked to him about the script for half a day.

In terms of creative ability, Yan Li may be a little lacking, but his eye for talent is famously excellent.

Even if someone can't write a script, they can still find fault with it, refine it, and make it commercially viable—which is exactly what Ning Hao needs.

Yan Li is very supportive of Ning Hao, and seems to want to promote him to the same level as Yi An and Feng Xiaogang.

Xu Zheng is close to Ning Hao, and his creative abilities are recognized, so Yan Li naturally looks at him differently.

In addition, Yan Li also highly recognized Xu Zheng's comedic talent and skills.

Currently, well-known comedians in mainland China can be roughly divided into two groups.

Most of them are comedians who perform sketch comedy or crosstalk, such as Zhao Benshan, Fan Wei, Feng Gong, and Pan Changjiang.

A small portion are film and television comedy actors, mostly from Hong Kong and Taiwan, but also some from mainland China. Ge You is the leading figure, while Xu Zheng is a key player.

Although Yi An is preparing for "Painted Skin", the general direction of investing mainly in small and medium-budget films remains unchanged.

These low-to-medium budget films, which rely on small budgets to achieve big returns, are mostly comedies, so attracting a few talented comedic actors is crucial.

Of course, most importantly, Xu Zheng's name has appeared quite often in information related to the future of Light.

Although most of the time it was mentioned in passing and Yan Li was not clear about the specifics, he could still see Xu Zheng's importance from the number of times his name appeared and from some snippets of information.

Given this situation, and with the opportunity presented, Yan Li was naturally willing to make a good connection and win over some people.

For the remainder of the time, Yan Li and Xu Zheng talked for a significantly longer period, with the latter feeling flattered and overjoyed.

In the entertainment industry, it's not just female actors who need financial backers; it's also very important for male actors to have someone supporting them.

Those who are handsome can curry favor with rich women or big shots, while those who are average-looking can't even get their pants off and have to rely on "big brothers".

Having a "big brother" who appreciates you, pulls you into his inner circle, and promotes you to a higher position is much easier than struggling on your own.

Without a doubt, Yan Li is absolutely qualified to be a "big brother" in the mainland film and television industry at this stage.

Xu Zheng's position in the industry is rather awkward. He has acted in many popular dramas, his face is very familiar, and his fame is not low, but his popularity is not good. He can play the lead role, but he can't carry a popular project. He is neither here nor there, neither hot nor cold.

In such situations, the support of the "big brother" is even more necessary.

With a certain foundation and advantages, a push from the elder brother could suddenly make the business situation much better.

Conversely, without a big brother to give them a push, they might be stuck at this threshold forever. If they're lucky, they might last a few more years; if they're unlucky, they might fade into obscurity in a couple of years and only be able to play supporting roles.

Xu Zheng wasn't quite sure why Yan Li would take a liking to him, but since the esteemed CEO Yan was showing interest in getting close, he couldn't wait to seize the opportunity to curry favor with him.

Besides Xu Zheng, Liu Yiwei, one of the key figures in "Love Transfer", also intends to befriend Yan Li.

This guy's main job is as a host, but he's actually a jack-of-all-trades, getting involved in screenwriting, acting, producing, music, and behind-the-scenes work.

He may not be of high status or great wealth, but he has extensive experience, a wide network of connections, and knows people from all walks of life.

As far as Yan Li knows, some people outside the industry who establish film or cultural companies will ask him to be an executive, shareholder, or partner, because they value his network of contacts within the industry.

These people, who act like middlemen, may not seem like much, but they actually have a lot of influence within the industry.

Yan Li doesn't really need to get to know this kind of person.

After all, Yan Li's forte is social skills and intelligence gathering. To some extent, Yan Li can be considered a half-broker. What Liu Yiwei can do, Yan Li is stronger and more capable of.

However, he still had some ability, and there were many things that Yan Li couldn't handle personally.

Putting aside other things, when Weibo invites celebrities to join, big names like Yan Li personally handle the arrangements, while smaller celebrities either have their companies handle it or have seasoned veterans like Liu Yiwei with extensive connections help with the arrangements.

Therefore, Yan Li did not reject or be cold to Liu Yiwei. Instead, he invited him in to chat and even made some promises.

"If this movie makes money, I'll discuss with China Film Group about investing in a sequel. We'll have Liu Cixin direct it and Xu Zheng star in it, and then we'll create another great success."

"Not just movies, but TV series too? Marriage and relationships are always a hot topic these days. If you come up with a good script, I'll invest."

"..."

Movies like "Love Transfer" have a very low chance of becoming a huge hit and making a lot of money.

But for film companies, even a small profit is still profit; every little bit counts. Moreover, these profitable "successful films" can bring a lot of potential revenue.

For example, it can enhance the company's performance record, create momentum within the industry and with the government, and attract investors and numerous partners.

For commercial films, as long as you make money and profit, other aspects will also be stimulated, and the industry will continue to improve.

Yan Li isn't kidding. If a low-budget anthology film like "Love Transfer" makes money, there's a high chance of a sequel.

It's also possible for a TV series to be made. It's a common practice in the industry to make money by making a TV series version of a movie that has already established a reputation.

It's a win-win situation to eat the fish two ways and get feedback from each other.

It's not just "Love Transfer" that's being considered; even Yan Li from "Painted Skin" is getting a TV series adaptation, which would both make more money and promote the actor.

Yan Li's empty promises excited Liu and Xu, especially Xu Zheng, who was thrilled that it would be a movie and a TV series.

Not only can they earn a salary, but they also have the opportunity to gain exposure and advance their careers.

What is a true big brother? This is a true big brother!

So many people in the entertainment industry go to great lengths to infiltrate the circle, using various connections and currying favor with influential figures, because having a mentor or benefactor is incredibly important.

...

After the premiere, Yan Li hosted a dinner for the main cast and crew as a farewell dinner, as they would all begin their promotional tour the next day.

Xu Zheng and Liu Yiwei are particularly important. Other actresses usually make cameo appearances, maybe only attending a few roadshow events, or even not going at all. The two of them have to oversee the entire process.

"Thank you both for your hard work from now on."

Yan Li raised his glass in acknowledgment, and Liu and Xu quickly stood up, indicating that it was only natural.

Nodding, Yan Li looked at Wang Ou and the others, saying that if they had time, they hoped to help with a few more screenings. If the movie became a hit, they would also get exposure, and they could continue to collaborate on sequels and TV series.

This is just a polite way of putting it; in fact, he didn't need to say it, everyone already felt the same way.

Wang Ou is Yi An's artist, so she's bound to contribute to Yi An's projects.

Huo Siyan was determined to curry favor with Yan Li and was extremely enthusiastic about his affairs.

Including Che Xiao, Li Xiaolu, and Bai Bing, they all wanted to get in touch with Yi An to some extent. However, getting in touch wasn't just about talking. Guest appearances, support, and roadshows were all ways to cultivate Yan Li's goodwill.

Once Yi'an's favorability reaches a certain level, she'll have a better chance of getting a suitable role than those outsiders.

The women tacitly divided up the roadshow sessions, with Wang Ou and Huo Siyan receiving the most.

The two were closest to Yan Li and wanted to curry favor with him, so they were more qualified to do so. Coupled with the unpleasantness just now, there was also a bit of a competitive spirit between them.

In the end, Huo Siyan came out on top. There was no way around it; she was freer and had more free time than Wang Ou, who had other jobs and couldn't compete with her.

Huo Siyan felt like she had won a battle. She gave Wang Ou a smug snort and then pretended to be obedient to Yan Li.

"President Yan's matter is the most important. I've canceled all my other engagements to prioritize this matter."

Although Yan Li knew that Huo Siyan's motives were impure, he was still quite satisfied with her attitude.

This girl is really going all out to cling to a powerful figure!
Wang Ou watched Yan Li and Huo Siyan chatting and laughing, and silently gritted his teeth.

The way that shorty did things, obeying Yan Li's every command, made her, this supposedly caring little lover, seem less "caring" all of a sudden.

Feeling a sense of crisis, Wang Ou pondered how to break the deadlock, and then he saw the White Pawn.

"Bingbing, don't just eat. I'll take you to talk to President Yan."

Wang Ou's supportive attitude made Bai Bing extremely grateful: "Thank you, Sister Ou."

Facing a big shot like Yan Li, Bai Bing naturally wanted to become familiar with him, but as a newcomer, she had no right to bypass others and get close to Yan Li. With Wang Ou's help, she was saved from a lot of trouble.

Wang Ou gave some instructions, then seized an opportunity to lead the soldiers to offer Yan Li a toast.

"President Yan, this is Bai Bing, whom I mentioned to you before. He's an outstanding newcomer with good character and abilities."

The White Soldiers took the opportunity to offer toasts and express their admiration.

Yan Li had just encountered the white soldiers, but hadn't paid much attention. Now that Wang Ou had introduced him, he had taken a closer look.

Her eyebrows and eyes do indeed bear a slight resemblance to Wang Ou's!
She's quite good-looking, with an oval face, big eyes, fair skin, pure and sweet features, and a friendly, gentle, and elegant temperament. No wonder Wang Ou had his eye on her.

This little vixen knows Yan Li's taste; the latter prefers women with fair skin and a pure, sweet, and gentle appearance.

Wang Ou herself can be compared to Wu Jiani and Yang Rong, and Dong Xuan and Qin Lan have similar traits to some extent.

Fan Xiaopang also tried this style before. Although he now leans more towards a bright and glamorous style, he can actually be both innocent and glamorous.

Human aesthetics are unchanging!

Although Yan Li has explored other directions, such as the dashing Li Bingbing and the plump and sturdy Jiang Xin, he is essentially more inclined to his personal taste.

Yan Li glanced at Wang Ou and thought she was actually quite suitable for human resources work.

She has good judgment and a certain level of organization and management skills, making her small group quite successful. In comparison, Huo Siyan's Teddy Sisters group, though large in number and powerful, lacks cohesion and unity.

Although Yan Li understood Wang Ou's meaning and was not averse to the soldier, he was not particularly enthusiastic and simply engaged in normal conversation.

Too many women wanted to woo him, so Yan Li increasingly preferred to be passive, as it saved him time and effort and he didn't have to take responsibility.

Of course, Boss Yan values ​​people, and it's all about mutual consent and getting what you need. As long as you satisfy him and follow the rules, you'll still receive the benefits you deserve.

Although Yan Li was not particularly close to the White Soldiers, he was not hostile either.

Huo Siyan, who had previously shielded Yan Li from unwanted suitors on numerous occasions, knew his style quite well. Her alarm bells went off immediately, and her gaze toward Wang Ou was filled with disdain and hatred.

Shameless! They'd even pimp out of business!
Wang Ou felt Huo Siyan's gaze and instinctively glared back. "It's none of my business if I want to."

Although she appeared defiant, Wang Ou eventually pulled Bai Bing away. She wasn't afraid of Huo Siyan, but she was afraid that this shorty would betray her to Qin Lan.

Everyone knows that Yan Li is dishonest outside, but they turn a blind eye.

However, Wang Ou's initiative to act as a pimp is somewhat taboo, and he might be ostracized and suppressed by Qin Lan or others.

Wang Ou had reservations and didn't want to become a thorn in the side of others, so he preferred to make a fortune quietly and gain Yan Li's trust and build alliances without making a sound.

Moreover, she was worried that if others were willing to go all out and did the same, she would lose her unique advantage.

Thinking about this, Wang Ou felt a little regretful; he shouldn't have argued with Huo Siyan earlier.

Others might not be willing to follow suit in this situation, but she knew a thing or two about the shorty's personality—shameless and good at socializing.

Whether Huo Siyan and Yan Li are having an affair or Huo Siyan is trying to curry favor with Yan Li, she definitely wants to please him. If he also gets involved in pimping, wouldn't she be creating a major enemy for herself?

Wang Ou is overthinking this; Huo Siyan doesn't have that idea, at least not yet.

After all, she is different from Wang Ou; there is Qin Lan between them. If Qin Lan finds out about her pimping, she can destroy her.

Moreover, her relationship with Yan Li is unclear, and she is worried about being replaced by someone else. How could she dare to easily let a wolf into the house? In fact, Yan Li's level of trust in her is lower than that of Wang Ou. Therefore, even if Huo Siyan has the ability, she does not have the conditions to carry it out.

After the meal, Wang Ou and Huo Siyan each had their own thoughts and worries, and felt somewhat unsatisfied. The others, on the other hand, were in good spirits until they left the restaurant and encountered a young man with a gloomy expression.

"How did you come?"

Li Xiaolu frowned as she glanced at her boyfriend, Li Chen—or more accurately, her ex-boyfriend.

Two days ago, during the Chinese New Year, the two had a big fight due to some emotional conflicts and family issues, and broke up. They are currently in a cold war phase.

Li Chen couldn't help but glance at Yan Li behind him and whispered, "Stop fooling around, come home with me."

"Why go home? Doesn't your mom look down on me? The sooner we break up, the better."

Li Xiaolu was filled with resentment and clearly cared a lot about this matter. After all, she held absolute control over the relationship between the two of them, and with her superior qualities in all aspects, Li Xiaolu had a high opinion of herself. However, being criticized by her future mother-in-law was a great humiliation for her.

"That's not what my mom meant. Besides, doesn't your mom also have a problem with me?"

Li Chen's mother disapproved of Li Xiaolu, feeling that the child was too spoiled, playful, and not the type to settle down.

Li Xiaolu's mother also thought Li Chen was just average. He was almost 30 years old, his career hadn't progressed much, and his family's financial situation wasn't as good as hers. Wouldn't marrying him just make her daughter subsidize him?

Both sets of parents were dissatisfied, and coupled with other trivial conflicts and old grievances, the two had a very serious argument this time.

Li Chen habitually bowed his head first and took the initiative to make peace, only to be beaten up by Li Xiaolu, who was still furious.

"I'll just ask you one question: are you going home or not?"

Li Chen's face turned ashen. He was also seething with anger, and having lost face in front of everyone, he was starting to lose his temper.

"What if I don't reply?"

Li Xiaolu remained unfazed and continued to argue. Li Chen, unable to contain his anger, reached out to pull her away, intending to forcibly take her back, which provoked Li Xiaolu to fiercely resist.

The people around couldn't stand it anymore.

The others had heard the conversation between the two of them. It was a private matter between the young couple, and outsiders shouldn't interfere. Even Huo Siyan, who wanted to speak up for them, was stopped by Yan Li.

But arguing is fine, but taking action is another matter, especially when Li Xiaolu is clearly resisting.

Huo Siyan couldn't help but step forward to help her best friend out of the predicament. Yan Li gave her a wink, and Xu Zheng, Liu Yiwei, and others stepped forward to help separate the two.

Seeing that someone was backing him up, Li Xiaolu suddenly got excited and started yelling and shouting. Li Chen didn't say anything, his face growing increasingly gloomy.

Yan Li stepped forward and offered Li Chen a cigarette, advising, "Let's talk things out slowly. It's not good for grown men to resort to violence."

Li Chen glanced at Yan Li but didn't take the cigarette. Yan Li frowned and lit the cigarette himself.

"Okay, right now you two shouldn't be talking business. Go back and calm down first, and then we'll find another opportunity to talk."

"We had nothing to talk about, so we broke up..."

Li Xiaolu was still shouting when Yan Li gave her a deep look. Although he didn't know exactly what had happened, judging from her demeanor, she was no innocent victim.

It was the middle of the night, and he wasn't in the mood to help the two resolve their relationship issues. He just wanted them to go home and call it a day.

Yan Li's intimidating power was far greater than Li Chen's; with just one look, Li Xiaolu wilted.

Li Chen's face darkened even more when he saw this.

He had always suspected that Yan Li and Li Xiaolu were having an affair. Although he was still not sure, the fact that Yan Li would become obedient with just a glance from Li Xiaolu after seeing his various taunts and shouts left him with mixed feelings.

"Alright, listen to me."

Yan Li patted Li Chen on the shoulder, waved to Huo Siyan, and told her to take Li Xiaolu and leave first.

Afterwards, Xu Zheng was asked to see Li Chen off, actually to prevent him from going to find Li Xiaolu again.

Yan Li patted his behind, turned around and pulled Wang Ou away. The latter had just told him that he had brought some local specialty clothes from his hometown of Guangxi Province, and he was going to go and appreciate them.

...

While Yan Li was enjoying the scenery of Guangxi Province, Li Xiaolu, fearing being bothered by Li Chen, went back to Huo Siyan's home.

From the moment she walked in until she entered the door, she kept accusing Li Chen.

Huo Siyan went along with her, and also subtly said a few good words for Li Chen.

She actually has a good relationship with Li Chen, and she even got to know Li Xiaolu through Li Chen before, but at this stage, her friendship with Li Xiaolu is even better.

In addition, Huo Siyan felt that Li Chen had not made any fundamental mistakes and had treated Li Xiaolu well in general, so she would try to persuade him to reconcile rather than break up.

"What? You've all been fooled by his appearance. In reality, he's a master of pretense. He appears honest on the surface but is treacherous at heart."

"He's stingy, chauvinistic, insecure and sensitive, obedient to his mother, and a womanizer. It's just that because I keep a close eye on him, he has the desire but not the courage to do it."

"That time last time..."

Li Xiaolu listed Li Chen's faults on her fingers, including some old grievances, which surprised Huo Siyan.

She had a pretty good impression of Li Chen, thinking he was a kind and honest person, but she didn't expect him to be so cunning.

Sure enough, none of these men are any good!

Although Huo Siyan's positive view of Li Chen was somewhat shattered, to be fair, Li Xiaolu had far more flaws than Li Chen, and it was truly difficult for outsiders to say whether the two were right or wrong.

Just as Huo Siyan, unsure how to persuade Li Xiaolu, was about to change the subject and pull Li Xiaolu to take a shower and rest, her phone rang.

Li Chen's phone call!
Li Xiaolu has blocked him, so he can't get through at all. The only way to contact him is to ask Huo Siyan, or to ask her, his good friend, to find out about Li Xiaolu's situation and ask her to intercede on his behalf.

Huo Siyan wanted to hang up the phone and then find an opportunity to call him back.

Unexpectedly, Li Xiaolu spotted the caller ID. Furious, she snatched the phone, answered it, and launched into a tirade.

Huo Siyan had no choice but to watch Li Xiaolu passionately deliver her message to Li Chen.

Li Xiaolu initially had the upper hand, chattering away incessantly, but perhaps she angered the other party, as Li Chen also started talking back. The two sides got more and more heated with each other, and their words became increasingly offensive.

Just as Huo Siyan was pondering whether or not to offer some advice, Li Xiaolu suddenly blurted out a sentence.

"You want to wear a hat every day, fine, I'll give you one."

"I'm telling you, not only do you not earn as much as Yan Li, but you're also not as good-looking, and you're far inferior to him in bed. You're miles ahead of him."

"..."

Li Xiaolu angrily hung up the phone, looked at the dumbfounded Huo Siyan, and threw the phone away.

"What are you looking at?"

Huo Siyan was a little confused and stammered, "When did you and Yan Li... happen?!"

The darkest place is under the lamp?!

The two of them had been hiding so well right under her nose!
Li Xiaolu rolled her eyes at her: "What are you thinking? I was just trying to scare that bastard. I told you, he's insecure and sensitive. He started overthinking things when I got a little close to Yan Li..."

She told Huo Siyan about Li Chen's previous suspicions about her and Yan Li, and then angrily expressed her opinion.

"Isn't that what he's worried about? The more he worries, the more I say those things. It'll make him furious and annoyed to death."

Huo Siyan breathed a sigh of relief after learning the inside story; so that's how it was.

However, on the other hand, she did understand Li Chen somewhat.

Yan Li is too outstanding and has a notorious reputation for womanizing. Most men would feel pressured if they saw their woman being close to him.

Seeing Huo Siyan's expression, Li Xiaolu smiled, then hooked her arm around Huo's neck and laid her cards on the table.

"To be honest, you must be relieved to know that your CEO Yan and I are alright."

"What do you mean 'my Yan Zong'? That belongs to Sister Lan."

Huo Siyan firmly denied it. She claimed that she was close to Yan Li, and within the Teddy Sisters group, she used Qin Lan's name to maintain a long-standing relationship with Yan Li, but dared not admit to their relationship.

Otherwise, if Qin Lan found out, tsk tsk, Huo Siyan's scalp tingled just thinking about it.

"What are you afraid of? I'm not selling it to you."

Li Xiaolu patted Huo Siyan on the shoulder, indicating that she would not betray her good friend; she was just curious about the relationship between the two and wanted to get some gossip.

Huo Siyan initially refused to admit it, but after Li Xiaolu presented various speculations and used various forms of coercion and enticement, she finally confided in him.

But she firmly believes that it was a betrayal of Qin Lan!

"When I first had a relationship with Yan Li, it was before I even met Sister Lan. It doesn't count as me seducing my best friend's man."

That's true, but Li Xiaolu astutely found the blind spot: "Even if we don't count the past, knowing the relationship between Yan Li and Sister Lan, why are you still so close to him? Don't even mention showing people to Sister Lan, you know perfectly well whether you've been embezzling from her."

"..."

Huo Siyan couldn't withstand the sharp question and started to argue irrationally.

"I'm doing this for Sister Lan's own good. It's better for me to come than for those vixens to benefit from it."

Li Xiaolu gave a slight sneer and added insult to injury: "In the end, you just don't have any sisterly loyalty."

Huo Siyan: "..."

She retorted defiantly, "I'm not going to be so disloyal. Anyway, I didn't steal your man, so why are you making such a fuss?"

"I didn't intend to interfere with you."

Li Xiaolu stroked her chin: "However, if we're going to share the good fortune, you have to include me."

"what?"

Huo Siyan was truly dumbfounded this time, her mouth agape, somewhat confused about what Li Xiaolu meant. The latter's eyes flickered, and his tone carried a hint of madness.

"If I said I would cheat on that bastard Li Chen, I will keep my word. Even if we break up, I will make it up to him."

Huo Siyan objected: "If you want to wear a hat, go find someone else. Why are you eyeing Yan Li?"

"Don't be possessive of your food."

Li Xiaolu put her arm around Huo Siyan and shared her thoughts.

She admitted that she still had some desire for Yan Li, just as she had said before, a man who is too outstanding can arouse a woman's desire to conquer.

Having been able to sleep with a top-tier elite like Yan Li, Li Xiaolu naturally wouldn't be interested in anyone else.

Moreover, besides his prestigious status, Yan Li's genuinely bad-boy personality, his relationship with the Teddy Sisters, and Li Chen's influence also brought Li Xiaolu a lot of extra excitement and impulsiveness.

However, she also said, "I can't control this kind of man. I'm just playing around with him. I won't compete with you and Sister Lan for him."

Li Xiaolu can distinguish between having fun and finding a boyfriend.

Yan Li is a very charming and exciting man, but he's unlikely to cater to or please her. Li Xiaolu has a bit of a princess complex and needs to be pampered all the time, so her relationship with Yan Li is destined to be short-lived.

So she wasn't really interested in anything else. She just wanted to experience the taste of a top-tier man and get some benefits in return. In the meantime, she would look for a suitable new partner so they could part ways amicably.

Li Xiaolu's words made Huo Siyan's heart flutter.

Her biggest worry was that Li Xiaolu would take the opportunity to replace her. If it was just a fling, it wouldn't be a threat to her. Anyway, she couldn't control Yan Li, so there was no such thing as food possessiveness.

Seeing that Huo Siyan's attitude was softening, Li Xiaolu added another incentive: "If you help me succeed, and I don't want to stay long, I can still help you with some things later. It's better than you fighting alone."

These words further provoked Huo Siyan's nerves. Due to various restrictions, it was not as convenient for her to act as a pimp as it was for Wang Ou.

But Li Xiaolu seems to be a good candidate, judging from the current situation.

This way, she wouldn't arouse Qin Lan's suspicion, as Qin Lan has her own ideas and wouldn't try to take her place. She could even help Qin Lan. At the same time, as a popular young actress, she would also be attractive to Yan Li, allowing Qin Lan to curry favor with Yan Li.

Seeing that Huo Siyan remained silent, Li Xiaolu added fuel to the fire: "If I were to go into the water, we'd be in the same boat, and neither of us would betray the other."

"If you don't help, and Lan-jie accidentally lets it slip one day, don't blame me for being loose-lipped."

"you……"

Huo Siyan was very unhappy about being threatened by Li Xiaolu, but this move really hit her weak spot, and she hesitated again and again.

"Are you really just playing around?"

Li Xiaolu clapped her hands: "I'm not short of money, I don't care about resources, and my personality is unlikely to get along with Yan Li. Do you think our relationship can last?"

Huo Siyan thought about it and agreed. Li Xiaolu didn't want anything, and being without desires made her invincible. Her personality wasn't particularly likable either.

She understood Yan Li's personality; he wouldn't indulge Li Xiaolu, and she wouldn't be able to grow up even if she wanted to.

Moreover, Huo Siyan wasn't even sure if Yan Li would be interested in Li Xiaolu.

Although this girl has fair skin, she's a very simple-minded girl, and sometimes she's quite loud and boisterous. Yan Li is no ordinary person; she's very picky about food.

However, after getting used to eating rich and fatty foods, it's hard to say whether they'll eat a few meals of simple porridge and side dishes.

After considering it for a moment, Huo Siyan nodded and said, "I'll help when I have the chance."

"Okay."

Li Xiaolu seemed very happy, and even joked that she would team up with Huo Siyan to deal with Yan Li and let him know how powerful the Teddy Sisters were.

Huo Siyan was speechless. It was unclear whether she was revealing her true nature or if the breakup had clouded her judgment, causing her to say anything...

(End of this chapter)