Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 67: Maximizing Benefits

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wen Nian was aware of the movie by the renowned director in the country, Sun Wei.

However, she didn’t want to hear about it at the moment. “I’m not familiar with that. I’ve been busy studying lately and haven’t had time to watch any dramas or movies,” she explained.

Huang Yue felt frustrated, like she was punching cotton. ‘But isn’t that the crux of the matter? That actress didn’t even bother to learn her craft. After just a few months on the production team, she took home more money than most people earn in a lifetime!’ she exclaimed impatiently.

Wen Nian nodded seriously. “Indeed, she’s quite lucky.”

As Wen Nian returned to the topic, Huang Yue grew emotional. “Exactly. When do you think we’ll ever get that lucky?”

As soon as he finished speaking, a man in a suit, black leather shoes, and black-framed glasses appeared. He exuded an air of maturity and stability, giving off a favorable impression. The elegant middle-aged man commanded attention as soon as he entered the room.

Upon seeing the other party, Wen Nian clenched her fists tightly under the table, feeling her blood vessels pulsing with anger. She struggled to maintain a calm expression.

She cast a disinterested glance his way before turning her attention to the waiter, who had just arrived with their dishes.

The man handed them each a business card. “Excuse me for interrupting your meal, beautiful ladies. I’m Zhao Cheng, the gold medal manager of ‘Red Fang Entertainment.'”

Seeing how Huang Yue curiously took the card, Wen Nian feigned interest and looked at it as well.

Zhao Cheng smiled and asked politely, “Can I sit down and talk to you?”

Huang Yue eagerly nodded in agreement. “Absolutely. I’m very curious about how entertainment companies like yours create stars. My father also has friends in your line of work, but I couldn’t ask a lot of details because they were too busy to discuss things,” she explained.

While the two of them exchanged questions and answers, Wen Nian remained focused on the coconut chicken soup pot in front of her. As soon as she saw the soup boiling, she promptly ladled some into her bowl and began eating.

Observing Wen Nian’s preoccupation with her food, Huang Yue frowned slightly. She couldn’t help but wonder if Wen Nian had become less trusting of her. After discussing it with Zhao Cheng, she had arranged this encounter on purpose.

Despite setting up this meeting with Wen Nian in mind, both Huang Yue and Zhao Cheng felt helpless as they watched her show no interest. They exchanged a glance, unsure of what to do next.

As Wen Nian finished her first bowl of chicken and soup and began serving herself a second, Huang Yue couldn’t help but sound slightly reproachful. “Wen Nian, our guest is still here. It’s impolite to only think about yourself.”

As she looked up at the other two, Wen Nian offered a casual smile. “I noticed that the two of you were having a good chat, so I didn’t want to interrupt. That’s why I started eating first.”

As Zhao Cheng observed Wen Nian’s unassuming demeanor, he couldn’t help but wonder why they were putting in so much effort for someone who appeared to be so simple-minded. Perhaps Huang Yue was overthinking things.

He gave Wen Nian a warm smile and remarked, “You bear a striking resemblance to my niece, who now lives in Thailand. We only get to meet once a year during the New Year celebrations, so seeing you brings back a sense of familiarity.”

Wen Nian smiled at Zhao Cheng and immediately picked up a piece of meat to eat, but remained silent.

Seeing Zhao Cheng curry favor with her like this, Wen Nian was not used to it. In her previous life, Huang Yue had brought her along to visit Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Cheng was clearly a second-rate manager in the entertainment industry who couldn’t even make it into a top-tier company. Yet he acted as if he were above it all and had often looked down on Wen Nian with a hint of contempt.

Before Zhao Cheng arrived, he had not expected the girl he wanted to sign to be so stunning. If he could sign her and take care of her, he felt that he had a chance of becoming a top manager in the company.

Unfortunately, the higher-ups had clearly instructed him to think of a way to destroy her after signing the contract.

But it didn’t matter. Everyone had their own value. Zhao Cheng had already thought of how to use Wen Nian to maximize his benefits.

After failing to get closer to them, Zhao Cheng continued saying, “I still don’t know how to address both of you?”

“Please call me Huang Yue,” she replied cooperatively. “And her name is Wen Nian. We’re both students from No. 1 High School.”

Because Wen Nian hadn’t been playing by the rules at all, Zhao Cheng wasted no time and went straight to the point, addressing Wen Nian, “Hello Wen Nian, I must say you have a striking appearance. Last year, I signed a high school female artist who’s doing quite well in our company. She takes on three or four dramas annually and although she’s a newcomer, she hasn’t acted as the female lead yet. However, with my guidance, she has already progressed to the point where she can secure the role of third female lead.. Her yearly income has reached seven digits!”