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Chapter 166 Returning Home: The First Shock (Please Subscribe!)

"Cousin, we're back." Zhou Wenqiong parked her bicycle and called out to Liu Xiaoli in the living room.

His tone was relaxed and surprised.

Liu Xiaoli could also hear it, which meant that she must have done quite well on the exam.

correct,

Today is the day of the Beijing Film Academy entrance exam. Because her husband hasn't returned yet and she is pregnant and it's inconvenient for her to go, she specially went to the CCTV entrance this morning to wait for Zhu Lin and asked her to take Zhou Wenqiong to the exam.

"You guys are back pretty early!"

Liu Xiaoli stood up, leaning on the sofa, and saw Zhou Wenqiong and Zhu Lin had already entered the living room. She asked, "How did the exam go?"

"I feel pretty good," Zhou Wenqiong commented.

"Right? I told you that as long as you're not nervous, you'll definitely be fine."

Liu Xiaoli wasn't too worried about her cousin's art exam results, because even if they were a little off, she believed the school would definitely pass her out of consideration for her husband.

Moreover, she heard that Zhou Wenqiong had been working hard lately, so there was even less reason for her not to pass the exam.

"Cousin, Auntie and Xixi?"

“Your aunt went to buy groceries. Qianqian didn’t sleep all morning and at noon. She just fell asleep half an hour ago. Also, there’s been a bit of a cold snap these past two days. I was worried she’d catch a cold if she slept in the living room, so I carried her to the bedroom to sleep.”

As she was speaking, Liu Xiaoli prepared to pour Zhu Lin a cup of tea, but her intentions were just exposed when Zhou Wenqiong took over the task.

Zhu Lin also said with concern, "If you want tea, I can pour it myself. Xiao Li, you're pregnant, so it's already inconvenient for you. You're being so polite, treating me like a guest."

"No, it's just that I'm sorry to have troubled you today. It's only right that I come in and pour you a cup of tea. Besides, I've been sitting all day and wanted to stand up and move around."

After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Xiaoli inquired about Zhou Wenqiong's art exam that day.

"Cousin, I thought that all the students taking the art exam were high school students like me. I didn't expect that there were also quite a few famous actors participating."

"Really? Who are they?"

Do you know about Naren Flower?

"Hmm, back when I wasn't married to your cousin-in-law, we watched her in 'Battlefield Chrysanthemums,' but we haven't paid much attention to her since. Did she also take the art exam today?"

"Yes, and I was in the same group as her. Her lines, physical performance, and talent show were almost perfect. She was amazing."

Zhu Lin interjected, "The Beijing Film Academy hasn't recruited students through the national college entrance examination for several years, but it suddenly resumed this year, so it has attracted a lot of applicants, and many of them have connections..."

Liu Xiaoli nodded, finding Zhu Lin's explanation understandable.

Since her husband could pave the way for Zhou Wenqiong, wouldn't others do the same?

Fairness in this world is relative, not absolute.

There is no such thing as absolute fairness.

Meanwhile, while the three of them were discussing the art exam, Chen Fusheng and his group had already boarded the company's car that was picking them up from the airport.

In the car, Lingzi suddenly asked, "Xiao Chen, what did you and Zhang Guorong talk about alone before we set off?"

You can guess.

"In your words, are you still a child? You like to guess, so hurry up and tell me."

Chen Fusheng was somewhat speechless; he hadn't expected the boomerang to hit him back. However, the content of his meeting with Zhang Guorong that morning wasn't exactly a secret, so he didn't keep him in suspense any longer and said directly:
"The main purpose is to talk to him about the future..."

"You two grown men are talking about the future behind closed doors?"

Chen Fusheng said irritably, "Can you stop interrupting? Do you want to listen anymore?"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more, you can talk now."

“Zhang Guorong’s contract was bought from Lido TV for $1, and it’s about to expire. But Great Wall Company finally has a big star, so of course they want to keep him and don’t want him to leave. However, they can’t offer any very attractive terms, so Zhang Guorong is still a bit hesitant. Then this morning, Aunt Shi Hui came to me and wanted me to give it a try, so I talked to her.”

"And then what happened?" Gong Xue quickly chimed in, seeing that Chen Fusheng had stopped at a crucial point.

"With me in charge, there's nothing I can't handle. So, of course, Zhang Guorong agreed to sign a contract with Great Wall Company."

Lingzi guessed, "I bet you invited him to star in 'Die Hard,' right?"

"Why not? He's an artist with Great Wall Entertainment now, and it won't cost me much to hire him to act. But if he goes to another company, it will be much more expensive."

When the topic of salary came up, Gong Xue suddenly asked curiously, "By the way, how much did you pay Cheng Long to act in the movie?"

"This is confidential, you'd better not ask." Chen Fusheng meant well, because he was worried that Gong Xue would be upset if he told her.

Gong Xue pouted, turned her head to look out the car window, and suddenly felt a little down.

However, it wasn't because Chen Fusheng hadn't told her about Cheng Long's salary, but because she suddenly realized that it was time to say goodbye again.

Lingzi was sitting next to her, so she noticed her change in mood and nudged her with her elbow: "Are you angry?"

"No."

“Chenglong’s market price is very high. Although we offered him 90% of the market price, it was still very high. If I told you, Gong Xue, you would feel disappointed, which is why Xiao Chen didn’t tell you.”

Gong Xue nodded, feeling a little better, but she also explained the real reason for her sudden sadness: "Sister Ling, I'm just feeling a little sad because I'm about to part ways with everyone again and I don't know when we'll meet again."

"Oh, that's alright then. We'll meet again soon."

"???"

Gong Xue didn't understand what he meant and looked puzzled.

Ling Zi smiled and stopped teasing her. He extended his hand and invited, "Comrade Gong Xue, I am now formally inviting you to star in 'Die Hard'."

Gong Xue had been waiting for this invitation for a long time and thought she wouldn't get a role this time. But then Ling Zi gave her a belated surprise, which made her a little suspicious.

"Sister Ling, you're not joking, are you?"

"Xiao Chen is in the car too. If you don't believe me, you can ask him."

Sitting in the front row, Chen Fusheng said, "It's true, but Gong Xue, your image isn't suitable for playing the female lead this time. You've been given a supporting role. If you have other better offers, it's okay if you don't want to take them."

"I'll take it, even if it's the smallest role." Gong Xue spoke her mind without hesitation after Chen Fusheng finished speaking.

At the same time, her feelings of disappointment came quickly and went even faster!
Before long, the car carrying them drove into the Oriental Company.

It wasn't time to leave work yet, but Chen Fusheng missed his wife and children so much that he decided to leave early.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to leave work, Tong Jiang suddenly brought news that shocked everyone—

"Director Chen, Mr. Liao will be visiting Dongfang Company in two days! Please make sure we are well-prepared to receive him!"

(End of this chapter)