Rebirth 05: From Coal Mine Owner to Mobile Phone Tycoon

After a few muffled claps of thunder, the rain outside the window grew louder, threatening to turn from a heavy downpour into a storm.

Zhou Mei felt like she had been pulled out of the water; she wanted to take a shower, but didn't want to move at all.

Lu Yuan helped her wipe her body clean, then held her in his arms and lay on the bed to recover his strength.

Zhou Mei snuggled closer to Lu Yuan, finding a comfortable position, and lay on Lu Yuan's chest.

Feeling those strong arms and broad chest, Zhou Mei felt as if she were dreaming.

I only met him three days ago. I was so flustered that I stepped on his foot and fell into his arms.

Three days later, she gave her virginity, which she had cherished for over 30 years, to the man in front of her who was 10 years younger than her.

Looking back, it all seems like fate.

Perhaps this is what they call fate.

Lu Yuan stroked Zhou Mei's silky back, wanting to light a cigarette afterward.

But after thinking about it, the beauty in his arms dismissed the idea.

"So, what made you decide to go to the mainland alone to make your fortune?"

Zhou Mei gently exhaled a breath of stale air, her hand aimlessly stroking Lu Yuan's chest muscles.

"I have no other choice; this may be my only way out."

A single sentence reveals Zhou Mei's resolute determination and helplessness.

"Since 01, I have actually been semi-frozen out by the company."

"In order to promote the company's new talents, they made me take on many roles that I didn't want to play."

"Actually, it's alright, I can understand. I'm willing to act, so I can just bear it and it will pass."

"After all, I have no money, no background, and no powerful backers. I knew I would end up like this sooner or later."

"But I never expected that they would try to squeeze every last bit of value out of me."

"They forced me to attend some drinking parties, some parties hosted by investors and sponsors."

"They want me to sleep with them to get sponsorships for the company and investment for the film crew."

"I threw the wine in the sponsor's face and slammed the door and left."

"After that, I was basically blacklisted by the company. I had no acting roles and only a pitiful number of commercial performances. I could only live off the money I had saved up from my previous acting work."

"I'm saving every penny so that I'll have the resources to make a comeback after the contract ends."

"Among the three regions of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, the entertainment industry in Hong Kong and Taiwan is too closely connected, so I can only choose to go to the mainland."

Lu Yuan patted Zhou Mei on the back to comfort her.

"Do you know what? Actually, your choice was blessed by God."

Zhou Mei raised her head, looking at Lu Yuan with curious eyes.

"The markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan are too small; their population size has already set an upper limit."

"I believe you can also see that, especially in Hong Kong, more and more talents in the industry are choosing to move north."

"The mainland has a large population and a huge market. With economic development, the entertainment industry will become bigger than you can imagine."

"Therefore, developing one's career in mainland China is definitely a wise choice."

"Why do you insist on voting yourself?"

"You're a free agent now. With your reputation, popularity, numerous accolades, and awards, you can get at least an A+ contract from any company."

Zhou Mei snuggled closer to Lu Yuan, holding him even tighter, as if afraid he would run away.

"I don't want to climb out of one fire pit only to jump into another."

"I've thought about it too. I might as well marry a rich man or a boss, or become his mistress. That way I'll have a powerful backer."

"But I'm not reconciled. Why should I have to rely on a man?"

Just as Lu Yuan was about to say something, Zhou Mei stopped him with a sweet kiss.

"I've always been strong-willed since I was little. When I was a child, I made a living by fishing with my grandparents."

"Maybe it was because I was a girl that my father rarely came to see me when I was little."

"The docks were a mixed bag, and no one looked after my grandparents and me. We were often bullied by thugs and gangsters."

"If they want to beat me, I can only be a better fighter; if they're ruthless, I can only be ruthless."

"That way I can protect my grandparents."

"Later, when I grew up, my father thought I wasn't ladylike enough, so he sent me to model training and then I participated in the Miss Hong Kong pageant."

"I never expected that this would lead me directly into the entertainment industry."

"So from childhood to adulthood, I've always believed that when faced with problems, you have to rely on yourself."

As Zhou Mei spoke, she leaned her entire body against Lu Yuan.

She looked at Lu Yuan with affection in her eyes.

"But you're different. Others are only interested in my beauty and my body, that's why they're willing to be my protectors."

"Some people just want to keep me as a caged bird."

"You were willing to take care of my career first, and I was attracted to you, which is why I was willing to give myself to you."

"However, little brother, it's still hard to say who's getting the better deal right now."

Zhou Mei deliberately licked the corner of her lips and kissed Lu Yuan's chest muscle.

Lu Yuan reached out and gave Zhou Mei's pert bottom a hard slap, eliciting a soft cry from the goddess.

"But I can't give it to you right now..."

Before Lu Yuan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Mei's sweet kiss.

"Don't feel guilty. I've never thought about getting married, not in the past, and not in the future."

"I don't want our relationship to be limited to this cold, hard contract; I want a deeper connection with you."

"With our current relationship, I believe you won't hurt me, and you will always be good to me and support me."

"With your insight and knowledge, I believe that with your help, my future path will be much easier and smoother."

"I'm happy, that's enough."

The clouds outside the window seemed to be gathering enough power, and the rain finally turned from heavy rain into a downpour.

The warm atmosphere inside became even more enchanting.

Zhou Mei, nestled in Lu Yuan's arms, had not yet lost her blush, but suddenly the redness spread to her neck.

"Isn't it said that all men have their moments of wisdom? How come you..."

"The cooldown refreshes quickly."

Lu Yuan laughed shamelessly.

Before Zhou Mei could figure out what Lu Yuan meant, she was pulled up again.

A sudden clap of thunder enveloped the entire room, and Zhou Mei felt as if she were drowning in surging seawater, her consciousness drifting away with the waves...

After an unknown amount of time, a soft moaning sound, like a cat's meow, came from nearby.

"Good brother, please spare Mei'er!"

battle is over

Winner's settlement screen

Lu Yuan carried Zhou Mei to the bathroom.

Warm water flowed over the two people's bodies.

"Turn around."

"Again..."

In the latter half of the night, the sudden downpour finally subsided.

A wisp of cool, moist steam drifted through the window into the room, lowering the temperature slightly.

Their warm bodies nestled under the covers, embracing each other, drifted off to sleep.