Huayu: The young actress is heavily dependent on me

Hehe pounced on her and tickled her, and the two of them burst into laughter, almost tearing a blanket off the top bunk.

After a while, Bai Mengyan finally sat up again, panting as she brushed the hair from her face, her gaze already drifting towards the window.

"Hehe, think about it—" She unconsciously twirled the end of her hair with her fingers.

"I'll be wearing a well-fitting white shirt and blazer, with my work badge hanging around my neck, and I'll follow Chen Li into the film set."

"I stood next to the monitor, holding his script, jacket, and water bottle. As soon as he finished filming, I rushed over to him—'Boss, you've worked hard! Have some water!'"

She got more and more excited as she talked, and simply stood up and started gesturing:

"Then if there were any interviews, I would stand on the side stage and watch. After the interview ended and the crowd dispersed, he would wave to me—'Mengyan, let's go.'"

"I quickly followed him, he walked in front and I followed behind. The lights on set went out one by one, only the sunset at the end of the corridor was still lit..."

After she finished speaking, she paused for two seconds, then covered her face and fell back onto the bed, letting out a muffled, silly laugh.

Hehe sat cross-legged beside him, listened to the entire vivid and colorful fantasy, and stroked his chin:

"So your life's dream is just to hand your boss a water glass?"

"What do you know! This is called 'being near the water tower, one gets the moon first'!"

Bai Mengyan peeked out from under the pillow and glared at her.

"He told me to watch and learn more, maybe I can become an actor someday!"

She rolled over, hugged the pillow to her chest, and her canine teeth showed again:

"And he's a really nice person..."

"Alright, alright, your boss is the best in the world." He chuckled and shook his head, then reached out and poked Bai Mengyan's forehead.

"If you ever become successful in the future, don't forget your good sister! I remember you said you'd save a desk for me in your office."

Bai Mengyan patted her chest and waved her hand with an air of grandeur:

"Of course! I'll save a desk for you in my office then. We can still do what we do now, chatting together when we're tired. I can forget about anyone but you!"

"Uh-huh!"

The two little girls chatted about their wonderful future lives and didn't even realize when they fell asleep.

......

"What? Chen Li has been signed by Fan Bingbing's company?" Jin Chen's eyes widened.

I was trying to win him over a while ago, but I never expected that Chen Li would already be Fan Bingbing's henchman.

This is the office of Tangren Media. Outside the window is Shanghai in April, where the plane trees have just sprouted new buds.

Cai Yinong sat behind her desk, twirling a pen in her hand, her expression much calmer than Jin Chen's.

"What's there to get so excited about?" Cai Yinong put down his pen.

"He only signed a one-year contract."

Jin Chen was taken aback: "A year?"

"Yes, one year." Cai Yinong raised his chin and said with a hint of pride.

"When I heard the news, I already knew what was going to happen."

"What is Fan Bingbing up to? I've been in this industry for so many years, do you think I can't see through her?"

Jin Chen leaned forward: "President Cai, what are your thoughts?"

Cai Yinong chuckled, crossed his arms on the table, adopting a commanding posture, and began his analysis:

"Fan Bing is a very shrewd businesswoman. She signed Chen Li to a one-year contract, which is a move that allows her to advance or retreat as needed."

"In her view, the two dramas Chen Li has filmed so far are both big productions, but neither has been broadcast yet. His market value has not yet taken off, so the cost of signing him is extremely low."

"If the drama airs and she becomes famous this year, she'll have gained a popular young actor for free—she'll make a fortune."

"If the show airs but doesn't do well and he doesn't become famous, that's perfect. He can leave automatically when the year is up, and she won't lose a penny."

Cai Yinong paused, tapped the table with his finger, and emphasized:

"But she overlooked one thing—how binding can a one-year contract be for a newcomer?"

Jin Chen gave a thoughtful "hmm".

"So," Cai Yinong leaned back in his chair, picked up his teacup, took another sip, and spoke with an air of confidence.

"We don't need to do anything now, just wait. When the one-year contract expires and Fan Bingbing wants to renew it, that's when we'll make our move. Whatever terms she offers, we'll double them."

"Although Tangren Media can't compare to Huayi Brothers in terms of film resources, there are very few companies in the entire Chinese-language television drama market that can rival us."

"What a young male actor needs most is exposure from television dramas—and that's exactly where we excel. Do you think he wouldn't be tempted?"

Jin Chen frowned, thought for three seconds, and then asked:

"Mr. Cai, what you say is true, but Fan Bingbing will definitely increase her offer. Why should she choose us?"

Cai Yinong glanced at her, then suddenly curled his lips into a meaningful smile:

"Why? Why—isn't Chen Yao his classmate? Their relationship is close enough, isn't it?"

Jin Chen blinked but didn't reply.

"Aren't you familiar with Chen Yao? Try to set them up more often on set. Young people like that, spending so much time together, they'll naturally develop feelings for each other."

"Think about it, Chen Yao is a contracted artist with Tangren Media and also his classmate. If the two of them could get together—wouldn't it be a natural thing for us to bring Chen Li over from Fan Bingbing's place then?"

She leaned back in her chair, spreading her hands as if to display a chess game that had been calculated flawlessly:

"Once he becomes our Tang family's son-in-law, why would we worry about him not signing a long-term contract?"

Jin Chen felt something was off, but seeing Cai Yinong's confident demeanor, she didn't say anything more.

"Um...President Cai is wise..."

"Hehe, of course." Cai Yinong chuckled.

"By then, Chen Li will be one of our Tang people, and we'll save on training costs."

Cai Yinong nodded in satisfaction.

At that time, Chen Li will fill the vacancy left by Lin Gengxin in his own company, complementing Jiang Jinfu.

Hmph! Just wait and see! Then let's see who dares to say that the Tang Dynasty is facing a talent shortage?

Cai Yinong snapped out of her reverie, looked up at Jin Chen, and said:

"Alright, contact Chen Li in the next couple of days."

"I heard from my subordinates that he's going to Chongqing in a couple of days to participate in an event for May Day. It just so happens that this is the right time. Could you help me coordinate his audition time?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen's eyes lit up: "The audition for 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer'?"

"Yes." Cai Yinong leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and said.

"Didn't you always think he was quite suitable for the role of Zhang Xianzong in 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer'? It just so happens that the role hasn't been decided yet, so let him give it a try."

She paused, then added, her tone now carrying a hint of seriousness as if she were assigning a task.

"Tell him that the audition isn't just a formality; I want the director and producers to see his true potential. Tell him to prepare properly."

Jin Chen nodded.

Cai Yinong glanced at her and added:

Let's set the date for mid-May.

"Understood." Jin Chen stood up, straightened her skirt, and said, "I'll contact him now."

"Go ahead." Cai Yinong waved his hand and pulled the folder on the table back to his face.

Fan Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, you never thought I'd steal your girlfriend!

This time I've made you lose both your wife and your army!