34: Chapter 34 Youth Has No Price

Currently, Zhu Shasha's favorability towards Chen Hao is 10, and her token item is tears.

This meant that for Chen Hao to obtain her token item, he needed to make her cry.

Favorability and emotions create a chain reaction. If he provoked her into crying, it could backfire, causing her favorability to drop, which was very troublesome.

The system evaluated that she was still an optimist, unlike Sun Nana, who was a crybaby. The last time she cried was because of Yu Yaowei's two-faced behavior.

Therefore, for Chen Hao to maximize his profit and conquer her to earn her token item, he could only use sincerity to move her to tears.

"First of all, since I brought it up, I can definitely come up with the money. You don't need to worry about that; I'm not just talking nonsense or trying to fool you."

"Favorability +5, Current Favorability 15"

Zhu Shasha lowered her head and thought seriously for a moment.

"Fine, if you pay my breach of contract fee, I can sleep with you for one night."

Zhu Shasha thought very simply. At yesterday's high-end party, CEO Wei spent 50 million. Although she wasn't as famous as Yu Yaowei, her looks weren't bad either; at least she was more natural than the surgically enhanced Yu Yaowei.

3.6 million for one night should be an acceptable price.

Chen Hao was just about to take a sip of coffee when he heard this and immediately spat it out.

"Pfft~"

"Sorry, I lost my composure."

Chen Hao apologized while wiping his mouth.

Zhu Shasha's delicate eyebrows shot up.

"What? You're not satisfied?"

Of course, Chen Hao was not satisfied. Calculating based on a maximum favorability of 100, receiving a token item in exchange would only yield 1 million. A one-time consumption of 3.6 million was purely losing money to gain exposure.

No, wait!

Chen Hao thought again. His need was the token item, requiring Zhu Shasha to cry. He didn't need to sleep with her at all; their needs were simply not aligned.

After clarifying the logic of his needs, Chen Hao smiled and said,

"Let's put this topic aside for now. I can pay the money, but after the breach of contract fee is paid, what do you plan to do?"

Zhu Shasha turned her head and looked at the bustling traffic outside the window.

"Transfer to another entertainment company to seek development. What else can I do?"

Chen Hao smiled.

"What if I say, what if there's a possibility that after you join another company, you still get shelved and fail to become famous?"

This sentence was like stabbing Zhu Shasha in the heart. She lowered her head, her mood somewhat dejected.

Chen Hao continued to add fuel to the fire.

"I can understand that you are willing to give everything for fame, but you haven't considered how arduous and bumpy the road to fame truly is."

"Even if I pay the money and help you successfully switch companies, wouldn't that just be jumping from one pit of fire into another?"

Zhu Shasha retorted righteously.

"Then what else can I do? I've already wasted three years. How many three years does a woman have? The peak period in this industry is already short. If I don't fight for it now, when I get older, I won't have a chance to fight anymore!"

She became somewhat agitated, and tears welled up in her eyes.

With just one more push, Chen Hao continued to kick her while she was down.

"There's nothing wrong with wanting to fight for it, but if you strive in the wrong direction, the final result will only be the opposite of what you intended. It's like my former boss; at the beginning, he was as lost as you are, not even knowing his own capabilities, and rashly decided to venture into business on a whim."

"If I were you, I would clearly figure out what I can do, make a solid plan, and do my best in every step. If you still can't let go of your pride, then just switch careers. Acting isn't suitable for you."

"Favorability -10, Current Favorability 5"

As expected, raising favorability was difficult, but lowering it was very easy. Any poorly chosen word that stimulated her would immediately cause the favorability to drop.

"Plop!"

Her tears fell.

Chen Hao immediately handed her a tissue and abruptly changed his tone to a gentle one.

"I have plenty of money. Never mind 3.6 million; I can afford for you to switch companies several times. But is 3.6 million worth one chance to start over?"

"Just like you said, how many three years does a woman have? Youth has no price tag; you can't afford to waste it."

She wiped away her tears, controlled her emotions, and pondered Chen Hao's previous words.

Was that it for the crying? Was the emotional control of an optimist this strong?

The current favorability was only 5. This round of tears would only earn 5 points, which was too little—it was basically a wasted effort.

Chen Hao abruptly shifted his tone back to being sharp.

"However, speaking of which, what is our relationship? Just based on the intimacy of sleeping with me for one night, I'm not saying you don't deserve the price. What I mean is that 3.6 million for a complete restart is not worth it for you or for me."

Her eyes started to well up again.

"Then what do you want?"

Chen Hao said seriously.

"You don't know my character. Actually, I don't want to force a physical relationship with you. There needs to be love first before I'm willing to spend money wholeheartedly."

She picked up the tissue and wiped her tears for the second time.

"You're quite greedy. You even want me to fall in love with you. On what grounds?"

Chen Hao looked at the two tissues on the table. That was enough. The test was over; now it was time to focus on raising her favorability.

"Based on my connections and resources, based on the fact that I can make you a huge star, I'll propose a plan."

"First, you can break the contract, and I'll cover the cost. Second, you need to settle down for a period. During this time, you must find master teachers to study—vocal music, acting, musical instruments, etc. Anything that can help your acting career, you can learn."

"I can reimburse all the expenses incurred during your studies."

"After you finish your studies, I will use my resources to get you commercials, film and television roles..."

She suddenly interrupted.

"Are you saying you want to open a management company just to train only me?"

Chen Hao nodded.

"You can understand it that way, but it doesn't necessarily mean opening a management company. It's very hard to make a group of people into stars, but using all my connections to support just you is enough."

"You sure know how to paint a pretty picture."

"Favorability +10, Current Favorability 15"

Although she verbally expressed disbelief, she was secretly delighted, and her favorability had actually increased by 10 points.

Chen Hao decided to raise the stakes further.

"If you don't believe me, we can sign a contract. We'll write it clearly in black and white: if I fail to deliver, I will compensate you for the cost of lost youth; you set the price."

"Favorability +10, Current Favorability 25"

She stared intently at Chen Hao, her eyes showing three parts expectation and seven parts doubt.

"Then what do you want to gain from me?"

Chen Hao leaned in a bit closer, his tone solemn.

"This is not a cold monetary transaction. I only want your genuine heart, your love for me with your body and soul. We can even agree that I won't force you to sleep with me until you become famous."

"Favorability +10, Current Favorability 35"

Chen Hao's words sounded somewhat touching at first hearing.

But on second thought, didn't Chen Hao have a girlfriend? And she had come with him on the plane to Guangcheng.

Thinking of this, she narrowed her eyes and questioned him.

"What about your girlfriend?"