Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Liar
Chapter 68: Liar
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Since Wen Nian remained silent, Zhao Cheng pressed on. “Your credentials are stronger than hers. I’m confident that you can secure the lead female role within a year!”
Huang Yue shook Wen Nian’s hand excitedly. “Can you believe it? She’s the same age as us, but she only earns a million yuan a month! Wen Nian, you’re so beautiful. If you sign with our company, your salary will definitely be higher than hers!”
Despite Huang Yue’s excitement, Wen Nian remained composed as she turned to Zhao Cheng and asked earnestly, “Could we include a clause in the contract specifying that I would be given the lead female role within a year? If that’s not possible, both parties could terminate the contract without penalty.”
Zhao Cheng was taken aback. What company would agree to such terms in a contract?!
However, Zhao Cheng was a seasoned professional, and he quickly regained his composure. He smiled patiently and replied, “We wouldn’t write such a specific clause in the contract, but I hold you in high regard as an artist. In many ways, our interests are aligned. If you’re able to secure better roles and appear in more films, our company’s stocks will perform better. So you don’t have to worry about us not taking good care of you.”
In her previous life, Wen Nian had been quite naive. And even now, she didn’t think anyone would spend a million yuan to entrap her through Zhao Cheng.
At the time, Wen Nian felt that she had used Huang Yue’s connections to gain entry. She was grateful for the opportunity and worked diligently to please Zhao Cheng. Thanks to Huang Yue’s introduction, she had placed a great deal of trust in Zhao Cheng.
The first time Wen Nian lost her virginity in her previous life was because of this man in front of her. At that time, she had not received a job for half a year. Wei Xiao also expressed his hope that she could become famous in the entertainment industry. This would help him.
Hence, Wen Nian took the initiative to look for Zhao Cheng again, hoping that he would show her the way. Zhao Cheng said with a benevolent look that he could bring her to a drinking party. After secretly drugging her, he sent her to the bed of the investor. In the end, Wen Nian indeed received the role.
Wen Nian sacrificed her virginity and received the role of a maid who had less than three lines.
eanwhile, another female artist under Zhao Cheng secured the role of the second female lead. Later, Wen Nian learned that Zhao Cheng had given away the resources she had obtained through sexual favors to other artists under his management.
This happened on numerous occasions, but what disgusted Wen Nian the most was how Zhao Cheng would always showcase her as his protege at every dinner party he hosted. He made it seem as though she owed everything to him, and Wen Nian was expected to be grateful for the opportunities he had provided her.
For a long time, Wen Nian believed that she wasn’t being offered good roles because she was a newcomer who lacked the necessary acting skills.
One could argue that in the later stages, Zhao Cheng relied on the artists he managed to make a name for his company, making him the most successful manager of “Red Fang Entertainment”. However, this was largely due to Wen Nian’s repeated sexual favors and compensations to investors.
Wen Nian looked at Zhao Cheng, who was trying to deceive her, and frowned in confusion. She asked, “You promised to let me be the female lead in a year. If you’re unwilling to add this condition to the contract, how can you guarantee that you’ll keep your promise? With just your mouth?”
“Pfft! Hahaha!”
A series of laughter suddenly sounded behind them. The few of them looked in the direction of the sound.
As everyone’s gazes turned towards him, Xu Chang could hardly contain his laughter. He got up from the table behind Wen Nian and walked towards her, taking the only available seat.
“I apologize if I offended you. I just find it amusing that you’re using your word as a guarantee. It seems rather unreliable, and I’ve never seen a manager make such a promise before.”
“Of course. I’m only familiar with the practices of managers in top-tier entertainment companies. I’m not so knowledgeable about the operations of third-rate companies like yours.”
“Besides, Wen Nian, if you want to be the female lead, why bother signing with an entertainment or management company? If you come to my studio to film, you can save the middleman’s cut on your salary! With your looks, even if you sign with a big company, there will be many people competing for you. Don’t make things difficult for yourself by signing with someone who only knows how to deceive you. There are many unscrupulous people in this industry. If you really want to make it in the entertainment industry, I can recommend some trustworthy people to you.”
Zhao Cheng looked at the person who had interrupted with a confused expression and then turned to secretly glance at Huang Yue. He realized that she also shook her head gently with a puzzled expression, indicating that she had not made any other arrangements.
Seeing this, Zhao Cheng no longer remained courteous. He was not going to let go of the chance to earn a million yuan. Even if God himself came, he would still fight for it.
Looking at Xu Chang’s ugly appearance and his slightly worn-out leather jacket, Zhao Cheng smiled disdainfully.
“Who are you to accuse me of lying? Take a look at yourself! You don’t even have decent clothes, and you want to introduce a manager to a young lady. I think you’re the one trying to deceive her.”..