76: Chapter 76 This is a difficult choice

After CEO Wei and his party left, the temperature in the tea room instantly rose, and even the air was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Especially Yu Yaowei and Zhao Yifei; the two women used all their charms, their eyes full of flirtation, making Chen Hao's bones tingle.

Zhu Shasha, who was on the side, also wanted to fight for a chance, but she didn't dare. After all, in terms of looks, let alone the two top-tier stars, even compared to the two actresses who had given up, she was inferior.

Furthermore, regarding status—it was fine before she knew Chen Hao's background, but now that she knew, she no longer had the confidence to be on equal footing with Chen Hao.

To be honest, Zhu Shasha felt quite regretful. If she had agreed to him earlier, perhaps none of this would have happened today.

She then recalled what she had said the night before last.

From now on, we each go our own way; if we meet again, we won't know each other.

Regret!

Just as Zhu Shasha was struggling, the door to the tea room was pushed open, and Shayiva walked in.

Everyone collectively looked at her, all curious why she had returned.

"Secretary Sha, does CEO Wei have any further instructions?"

Shayiva sat down, staring intently at Chen Hao, and got straight to the point.

"CEO Wei made another bet with you, guessing who you would choose tonight. If you are still a man, don't keep us in suspense. It's getting late, and I also need my beauty sleep. Choose quickly so I can arrange your rooms."

Her bluntness instead stunned everyone in the room, as Chinese people are generally more reserved and never speak so directly.

"Secretary Sha, has anyone ever told you that the way you speak is very annoying?"

Shayiva crossed her arms.

"Cut the nonsense. Including me, pick one."

The four celebrities and Zhu Shasha stared blankly at Shayiva.

How did another contender suddenly appear halfway through?

"What are you looking at? I also want to earn this money."

Everyone relaxed. After all, sleeping with someone could earn fifty million. In this world, very few people could resist such temptation.

"I withdraw."

As expected, one of the Female Celebrities voluntarily withdrew.

Once one spoke up, the other also raised her hand to declare her position.

"I withdraw too."

Unsurprisingly, the two withdrew from the competition and voluntarily left the tea room.

Inside the room remained Shayiva, Yu Yaowei, Zhao Yifei, and Zhu Shasha.

"How am I supposed to choose now?"

Chen Hao actually really wanted to choose Zhu Shasha. After all, given her favorability level, if he played his cards right, he should be able to conquer her.

But, Wei Xinglong had set up a fifty-million-dollar scheme. Choosing Zhu Shasha felt like a loss.

The chance to sleep with a Female Celebrity was rare, especially a top-tier Movie Queen like Zhao Yifei. If he missed this opportunity, he might never get it again in his life.

Forget it! No more agonizing!

Just as Chen Hao was preparing to make his choice...

"I withdraw!"

An event that greatly surprised Chen Hao occurred: Zhu Shasha voluntarily withdrew. She quietly got up, walked out of the tea room, closed the door, and left.

Damn it, Zhu Shasha is gone, so what am I still hesitating about?

He directly draped his arm over Zhao Yifei's shoulder.

"I have made my choice."

"Unromantic."

"Yu Yaowei's favorability decreased by 80, current favorability 0"

Yu Yaowei angrily slammed the door and stormed out.

Shayiva stood up with a stern face.

"Follow me."

Zhao Yifei hadn't said a word from beginning to end. She quietly followed behind Chen Hao as they went upstairs to the VIP suite.

The 140-plus square meter room even had a bathroom larger than the bedroom in a regular apartment complex.

"I wish you both a wonderful night."

Shayiva closed the door and left. Zhao Yifei was quite open and suggested,

"Let's take a shower together first."

Chen Hao didn't refuse. The two walked into the bathroom together. After Zhao Yifei turned on the hot water, she proactively undressed, revealing her graceful figure completely.

The bathtub was very large, more than enough for two people to soak side-by-side.

Zhao Yifei got in first, and Chen Hao didn't dawdle either. He took off his clothes and entered the tub.

"Are you also after that fifty million bonus?"

"No."

Zhao Yifei answered frankly.

"Actually, I'm here for CEO Wei's resource allocation. This can advance my career."

"Elaborate."

She fell into thought and began to explain.

It turned out she had signed a gambling agreement with the entertainment company. Once fulfilled, she would jump from being a contracted artist to becoming one of the shareholders of the entertainment company.

"Although the shares are small, at least I will be promoted to capital, gaining a lot of decision-making power. It's truly a case of the oppressed rising up to sing."

Chen Hao asked again.

"How long does your gambling agreement last, and how much money do you need to earn for the company?"

"One billion within three years."

Chen Hao gasped. One billion was an astronomical figure for many businessmen; some businessmen never earned that much money in their entire lives.

"How long has the gambling agreement been in effect?"

"One year."

"How much of the agreed amount have you completed?"

"Two hundred million."

Chen Hao smiled wryly.

"No wonder you could participate in this bonus bounty."

Zhao Yifei leaned toward Chen Hao.

"Actually, before coming here, I subtly inquired about you. Before meeting you, CEO Wei kept saying you were a business prodigy. I was personally very curious about you—what kind of person could make CEO Wei, a billionaire, think about you constantly, even setting up a honey trap for you."

"Were you very disappointed after seeing me?"

"Not at all. At least you are much better than that old man."

She looked up, her eyes conveying deep affection as she gazed at Chen Hao.

"After hearing you were a business prodigy, I actually had selfish motives too. I wanted to befriend you and ask you privately to help me plan ways to make money and win the gambling agreement."

Chen Hao said directly.

"Of course, no problem. However, I have many friends who are your fans. If you give me some recent signed photos every once in a while, I can offer advice to you free of charge."

"Really?"

She sounded somewhat excited.

"A gentleman's word is as good as gold. After all, we now share a night of fleeting intimacy, don't we?"

"Zhao Yifei's favorability increased by 10, current favorability 70"

She rested her head on Chen Hao's shoulder again.

"Just signed photos. I'll send them to you when I get back. Can you tell me now if there are any plans that can help me fulfill the gambling agreement?"

Chen Hao explained while caressing her skin.

"To accumulate 800 million in two years, unless you shoot a blockbuster movie—box office success depends on luck. A steady approach utilizing fan effect might also work, but are you willing to drop your idol image and do live-streamed sales?"

"This... I'm afraid I can't do that."

She spoke the truth. Celebrities also have a hierarchy of contempt; even actors with minor roles despise Internet Celebrities. If she lowered herself to live-streamed sales, her acting career might be stained.

She might even be used against her by competing companies and accused of exploiting fans. Overall, the disadvantages outweighed the advantages. If she exhausted her current career, even if she won the gambling agreement, she would end up behind the scenes, and her star journey would terminate. It wouldn't be worth the loss.

"I knew you had an idol burden and wouldn't want to do live-streamed sales. Relying on endorsements and commercial performances, I'm afraid you won't be able to accumulate 800 million in two years."

She sat up, looking at Chen Hao with anticipation.

"Is there really no other way?"