Chinese entertainment industry has been booming since 2008.

Those who are favored are fearless, while those who cannot have are always restless.

Fan Bingbing felt the same way at that moment. Looking at the stack of scripts in front of her, she felt that life's encounters were truly amazing.

Things she used to long for but couldn't get are now being offered to her. She feels that the luckiest thing in her life is taking on the role of Zhang Wangshu in "My Love from the Star".

She didn't pay much attention to the mockery from people like Lin Ziwei. She also came from Huayi, so she naturally knew what kind of people were in Huayi.

Back then, when she wanted to leave, Huayi signed Lin Ziwei. Who were they trying to disgust?

Although Fan Bingbing was happy to receive invitations from people in the industry, she didn't take them too seriously. What she cared about most right now was whether she could land the female lead role in Zhang Yang's new drama.

After all, there are no secrets in the entertainment industry. She wasn't the only one who knew that Zhang Yang wanted to film another TV series; everyone in the industry who needed to know already knew.

"Sister Bingbing, Zhang Yang is riding high right now. His new drama is already in preparation. If you can land the female lead, it will definitely be a powerful combination."

Yang Tianzhen's words startled Fan Bingbing, and his eyes became even more complicated.

Logically speaking, she and Zhang Yang have been regarded as a golden duo since "My Love from the Star". Both their commercial value and public attention have increased due to this collaboration. Logically speaking, Zhang Yang should have informed her. However, he has not mentioned it to her at all, which is practically a rejection.

Fan Bingbing didn't want to give up so easily. She wanted to give it a try, just in case she could persuade the other party.

.....

In the presidential suite late at night, Fan Bingbing leaned lazily against Zhang Yang's chest, her fingertips tracing circles on his muscular chest.

"Zhang Yang, I heard you're filming a new TV series!"

Her voice was hoarse from the past, and she sounded extremely tired. Well, Zhang Yang had over-warmed her up before, and this was probably a side effect.

Zhang Yang gently ran his fingers through her long hair, his movements tender: "Sister Bingbing, you're quite well-informed."

Fan Bingbing looked up and gazed at him in the dim light. Her fingertips traced his Adam's apple, teasing him subtly: "Zhang Yang, I think if we team up again based on the popularity of 'My Love from the Star,' we'll definitely generate more buzz, okay?"

Zhang Yang took her restless hand and kissed her palm. His actions were still intimate, but his voice carried a subtle distance: "Sister Bingbing, actually, when the script was first finished, you were my first choice for the female lead, but..."

He paused, choosing the most tactful wording: "The female lead is an eighteen-year-old female student, so..."

Although Zhang Yang didn't say it aloud, how could Fan Bingbing not understand? Her body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment, but quickly softened again.

She gave Zhang Yang a flirtatious wink, chuckled, and said in a coquettish tone, "Little brother Zhang Yang, what's wrong? Do you think I'm too old?"

Zhang Yang pulled her closer to him and kissed the top of her head: "How could that be, Sister Bingbing? You'll always be the most beautiful in my heart, it's just that this role..."

At this point, Zhang Yang sighed: "A big shot has made a request, wanting the female lead. I really can't refuse. You know Xuewei Beer belongs to my family. If I refuse the big shot's request, Xuewei Beer might be in trouble."

Zhang Yang's words made Fan Bingbing's eyes darken. There are too many things like this in the industry. Many times, you can't just refuse if you want to.

However, what Fan Bingbing didn't know was that Zhang Yang's reason was nonsense.

Snuggling against Zhang Yang, Fan Bingbing then got up, the silk sheet slipping from her shoulders. She walked to the wine cabinet and slowly poured two glasses of red wine.

She handed one of the cups to Zhang Yang, her smile flawless: "That's how the entertainment industry is. There are many things you don't want to do, but you just can't refuse."

Looking at Fan Bingbing's pretty face, Zhang Yang suddenly remembered some news about her from his previous life. That so-called agent would rather burn the account books than expose her. How deep must the inside story be? There are many rumors. Zhang Yang felt that perhaps those so-called rumors were the real answer.

Under Zhang Yang's gaze, Fan Bingbing took a sip of wine and chuckled, "Now that the female lead has been chosen, what about the other roles? Do you need my help? I do have some connections in the entertainment industry."

Zhang Yang's gaze lingered on her face for a moment. Her reaction was so appropriate that it made him feel guilty.

"Sister Bingbing, the way you are makes me feel like I'm a scumbag."

"What, do you intend to take responsibility for me?"

"Right now, all I want to do is stab you."

......

The next morning, when Zhang Yang woke up, Fan Bingbing had already left. A note was left on the bedside table, in her delicate handwriting:

"I have an urgent announcement to make, so I have to go now."

Next to the note lay the diamond earring she had left behind.

Zhang Yang picked up the earring and played with it between his fingertips.

He knew this wasn't an accident, but a gentle reminder of the special relationship between them.

Sure enough, I received a call from Fan Bingbing at noon.

"I left the earring with you." Her voice came through the phone, tinged with laughter. "It was a gift from the brand; you'll have to pay for it if you lose it."

"I've kept it. I'll bring it to you next time we meet."

"OK."

Fan Bingbing paused for a moment, then said casually, "By the way, a big director from Taiwan contacted me yesterday, saying they have a project they'd like me to act in."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow: "Sister Bingbing, do you want to continue?"

"Why not take it? There are only so many resources in the industry right now."

As the saying goes, even a day as husband and wife brings a hundred days of kindness. Zhang Yang and Fan Bingbing have been together for more than just a day. Although he doesn't intend to take responsibility, he still needs to respect the effort and hard work she has put in.

"Sister Bingbing, if you trust me, stay away from those people from Taiwan. That circle is a very murky place."

"Thank you, I will be careful."

Zhang Yang neither agreed nor disagreed with Fan Bingbing's answer. In any case, he had already given her a hint. She was an adult and would make her own choices about how to proceed. After all, it was about respecting other people's fate.

.....

The average viewership rating for a single episode of "My Love from the Star" has exceeded 12%, which has driven up the price of second-run broadcasting rights even further. Several satellite TV stations have already offered 60 yuan per episode.

This is a second-run broadcast right! Compared to the millions that come with it in later years, this price might not seem like much, but in 2008, it was an astronomical sum, especially considering it wasn't exclusive.

Ultimately, Zhang Yang sold the second-run broadcast rights of "My Love from the Star" to four satellite TV stations, and the third-run rights to more than 50 local TV stations, at a price of 50,000 yuan per episode.

With this one transaction, Zhang Yang sold two small fortunes, achieving financial freedom in one fell swoop.

Two small goals may seem like a lot, but for Xuewei Beer, it's just a drop in the ocean. If they want to save their beer brand, this amount of money is really not enough.

Zhang Yang believed that the capital that had acquired his beer brand in his previous life would not give up the acquisition this time because of him, a little butterfly. Therefore, he, Zhang Yang, needed more money.