Rebirth 05: From Coal Mine Owner to Mobile Phone Tycoon

Lu Yuan and the others didn't have much of an impression of this Chairman Wang, since Lu Yuan was new to this circle.

Wang Fei and Jacky Cheung are mainly in the music industry, while Li Ming and Qu Xueer, although they also act frequently, are primarily based in Hong Kong.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Mei was the only one who had heard of this person.

"Is that the Chairman Wang who's famous for boldly giving actresses opportunities, but in reality, every one of them ends up spending a night on his yacht?"

Wei Min's expression changed slightly, but she quickly put on a smile again: "You child, why do you say such rude things? It's because she's charming."

"Besides, an actress's youth only lasts a few years. If she doesn't find a backer now, what will she do later?"

"Do you really think you're still the most beautiful Zhou Zhiruo from before? Even if your popularity is still the same, you still have to beg and plead to find connections and resources, don't you?"

"Chairman Wang has a very good impression of you."

This was the middle-aged woman dressed like a wealthy lady who was accompanying Wei Min. She approached, her perfume so strong it was almost pungent.

"He was just asking me about you. He said he has an S+ level historical drama with a leading female role, with an investment of 4000 million yuan and a top-tier directing team. He's currently casting for the female lead. He thinks your temperament is particularly suitable."

"I'm an actress, not a prostitute!"

"I know, but if you want a role, isn't it just a matter of a word from a powerful person?" Wei Min tried to grab Zhou Mei's hand, but Zhou Mei dodged it without making a sound.

Wei Min wasn't embarrassed and continued speaking.

"Zhou Mei, I've been there. If I had known how to seize the opportunity back then, things wouldn't be like this now... In short, those who don't listen to the advice of elders will suffer the consequences."

"Although Chairman Wang is a bit old, he knows how to take care of people."

"If you go with him, you'll get scripts, roles, and investments."

At this moment, Li Ming also stepped forward to help Wei Min persuade Zhou Mei.

"Mei'er, a woman can't get anywhere in this industry by going it alone. You can't be as willful as before."

"King Li, please call me Miss Zhou Mei, or Kathy. We're not that close, and I don't want people to misunderstand."

Lu Yuan was about to lose his temper when he realized he shouldn't have believed that this wicked woman could have any good intentions.

Listening to Li Ming and Zhou Mei's conversation, he keenly sensed that there was a story between the two.

Was it an ex? Or just unrequited love?

No wonder, everything was fine until Li Ming suddenly started to make trouble for me. Did he recognize me?

And that is indeed the case.

If when Tianwang Liming first met Lu Yuan, he only felt that the kid looked familiar, but for some reason he just didn't like him.

So the moment Zhou Mei appeared, everything came back to mind.

Isn't this the same guy who made the front page of the entertainment section of the Oriental Daily this morning, the rumored boyfriend who spent two nights in a hotel with Zhou Mei?

He would never believe it if you told him that the two of them stayed at the hotel for two nights and that everything happened between them.

So, my former white moonlight, the goddess I've always longed for, has been taken by this young, lecherous guy?!

The thought of Zhou Mei's mature and alluring body writhing and submitting to another man filled him with immense jealousy and anger.

So whenever he had the chance, Li Ming wanted to make things difficult for Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan was shocked.

He thought to himself, "Wasn't my criticism sharp enough? With such limited skill, why did I even dare to come here looking for a beating? I'm not even as strong as Wei Min."

At least she's willing to go all out and act like a shrew.

"Yes, yes, Miss Mei'er is right. From now on, Mei'er and I will be close friends. Please make way for me, hahaha."

Mr. Wang, who thought he was very witty, stepped forward.

"You're right."

As Li Ming spoke, he took two steps back, making room for Zhou Mei.

This retreat, seemingly just two small steps, was a heavy blow to the two new models he brought with him.

So everyone could see that their boss had feelings for Miss Zhou Mei.

Yet, they still pushed Zhou Mei towards that greasy middle-aged man.

What if it were me?

In fact, when they were signed, they had already thought that sacrificing themselves was unavoidable.

But if possible, it would be best to only dedicate oneself to the boss, so that one has a backer and won't be mistreated by those people.

But now it seems that this powerful backer may not only fail to protect him, but may even actively send him away.

For a moment, they all looked ashen-faced.

Lu Yuan squinted, concealing the glint in his eyes, and witnessed everything, lost in thought.

Wang Fei leaned closer again and gently nudged Lu Yuan.

"What mischief are you plotting now?"

"You can't possibly slander me; this is blatant defamation."

"Come on, your eyes have given you away."

"Your best friend seems to be under attack. Aren't you going to help?"

Lu Yuan smiled calmly.

"No rush, no rush. Mei'er will encounter the same problem when she goes to the mainland. If she can't solve it, then I'll step in."

"Anyway, with me here today, nobody's going to touch her."

Lu Yuan's voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone around him to hear.

The three women behind Li Ming looked at Zhou Mei with some envy, and Wang Fei was also shocked by his confident and domineering words.

Zhou Mei suddenly straightened her back.

As for Chairman Wang, he seemed to completely disregard Lu Yuan and his words, continuing to do as he pleased.

"Excuse me, you there, I didn't know you before, and I don't want to know you in the future. Mei'er is not someone you can call."

Chairman Wang stood still, less than half a meter away from Zhou Mei.

Zhou Mei smelled a strong, nauseating scent on him, a mixture of cigar, alcohol, and some kind of cologne.

Chairman Wang's eyes roamed over Zhou Mei's face and body without any attempt to conceal it, and the way he scrutinized the goods made her skin break out in goosebumps.

"Miss Zhou is even more beautiful than in the photos." Chairman Wang grinned, revealing a gold tooth. "She has elegance and charm. Oh, that figure, unlike those young girls these days. I heard you're also a talented woman? You can act and sing?"

Wang Dong's eyes were filled with desire, and a burning sensation ran through his lower abdomen. He wished he could pin this beauty down and ravage and play with her at will.

"I only know the basics." Zhou Mei's voice was dry, as if she didn't want to speak at all.

"Modesty! I admire talented yet humble beauties." Chairman Wang raised his glass, gesturing for her to clink glasses.

"I'm having a private cocktail party in Beijing next week, and all the guests are real big shots."

"The Grand Strategist, Yi Mou, and Kai Ge, along with several leaders from various ministries. Miss Zhou, would you do me the honor of being my companion?"

Zhou Mei didn't move.

She looked at the red liquid swirling in the glass and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

She worked hard for more than ten years, and finally went to Beijing to develop her career.

Is it just to be valued like a commodity and then stuffed onto a bloated, self-important "big shot" as an embellishment?