141: The female lead, right? You're the one!

In Qin Cheng's eyes, Ye Wanqing was a cold and aloof top-tier goddess. She was a woman of integrity, unyielding and steadfast. Her clear eyes revealed her refusal to submit to worldly conventions, and within her proud figure dwelt a noble soul.

Only such a woman was worthy of Qin Cheng's immense effort, worthy of him casting a long fishing line and spending two years setting the stage to reel her in... However...

Cao Lang actually said that Ye Wanqing was... very moist... When Qin Cheng first heard those words, he was stunned for a moment, and then they lingered in his mind for a long time.

A specific image slowly began to emerge.

Moist?

Where was she moist?

How was she moist?

Why was she moist!

What were the prerequisites? And what follow-up measures were taken... I haven't even gotten on the bus yet!

And now, you're telling me she's very moist?

Cao Lang! You animal!

Killing someone is just a matter of a nod, but you're telling me the details!

This golden flower in my heart—did you stand up and water it??

Fury burned fiercely within Qin Cheng, yet he was speechless.

This was a high-class banquet, and he was the future chairman of the Qin Group; he had to maintain basic etiquette.

Otherwise, if he made a scene here with Cao Lang, it would be on the front-page news tomorrow.

Zhou Ye quietly looked away, pretending she hadn't heard anything. She didn't want to participate in the struggle between two plutocrats in the slightest, nor did she have the right to.

She only wanted to be a good little actress, perform well in every work, and pursue the grand peaks of art on her future path.

At that moment, Qin Cheng's hand suddenly retracted. Amidst a gasp, he pulled Zhou Ye crudely into his arms, seemingly trying to regain some face. Imitating Cao Lang, he whispered:

"Our Xiao Ye is also very moist."

Cao Lang: "..."

Then, he looked at Qin Cheng with a gaze full of pity.

He had thought this rich second generation was quite something.

Impatiently trying to prove his temperament without even checking if the girl beside him was willing.

Zhou Ye's slight struggle was plain as day in Cao Lang's eyes.

Cao Lang politely extended his hand:

"Hello, I'm Cao Lang. I've seen the movies you've acted in. That delinquent girl role really hit the spot for me. I hope we have a chance to collaborate."

By comparison, Cao Lang was refined, polite, extremely handsome, and seemed to respect women more.

Even if one had to follow the 'unspoken rules' of the industry, why not choose a plutocrat they actually liked?

For some reason, a surge of courage suddenly welled up in Zhou Ye's heart. Under Qin Cheng's astonished gaze, she forcibly pried away the crude hand on her slender waist and said neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"Thank you for the compliment, CEO Cao. I heard that Director Zheng Yi's new movie, 'phantom agent,' is currently casting for the female lead..."

"It's you."

Cao Lang pointed his index finger at Zhou Ye. The gesture was so familiar, like the iconic Uncle Sam finger-pointing gesture from the Pretty Country.

That English phrase also surfaced in Zhou Ye's mind.

"I want you!"

In this moment, it was so much like a fine steed meeting its scout.

Zhou Ye was overwhelmed by the favor; her delicate and beautiful features could not hide her gratitude and surprise.

She had originally wanted to say that she didn't dare to dream of being the female lead; even a second or third female lead would do. Moreover, she had already registered an account on the Short Video Platform and already had the intention of currying favor with Xingyao Media.

She hadn't expected CEO Cao to be so generous and straightforward... Or perhaps, had she really been specifically noticed by Cao Lang before?

"Zhou Ye! Don't forget, I haven't paid for the necklace around your neck yet! Is it appropriate to treat your client like this?"

Qin Cheng watched as Cao Lang poached someone right in front of him again! He quietly withdrew his wandering hand. His voice was as deep as water as he tore away the fig leaf of this Bvlgari banquet right then and there.

It was true.

In the gatherings of capital, celebrities were merely exhibits. As the wearer of the jewelry, she had an obligation to serve potential buyers well.

However, Cao Lang's next statement made Qin Cheng feel even worse.

"Heh, are you the only one who can buy it? Do you think this is a vegetable market run by your family? Miss Zhou, I'm buying this necklace."

Cao Lang beckoned to a manager in the distance. The manager ran over and said with a face full of smiles, "CEO Cao, do you have any instructions?"

"Miss Zhou is truly radiant wearing this necklace, so let Miss Zhou wear it home."

The manager's eyes lit up. In just an instant, he understood Cao Lang's intention.

He was going to buy this necklace separately and give it to Zhou Ye as a gift.

The big boss's move was indeed domineering, and his stature was truly high!

"Certainly, CEO Cao. I'll arrange the relevant procedures for you right away."

Qin Cheng looked gloomily at Zhou Ye, then at Cao Lang. Suddenly, he feigned a look of relief, smiled, and clapped his hands.

"Hahaha, CEO Cao is indeed a straightforward person with a grand vision. I hope you can be just as tough at the auction later."

He could still afford a piece of jewelry worth a mere thirty million, but he wasn't generous enough to give it away for free to a celebrity.

Even if it were a diamond-encrusted gold pen, it wouldn't be worth thirty million.

To win a petty fight, Cao Lang had wasted thirty million for nothing. He seemed to have won, but in reality, he had lost miserably.

Just because he made some money filming short dramas, he had become incredibly arrogant.

Although Zhou Ye was a popular starlet, her annual performance fees didn't even reach thirty million. She had acted in so many movies, and her highest salary was only five million... To go to such lengths to win over a minor actress, he was acting exactly like a nouveau riche! Qin Cheng could only comfort himself this way.

Business was business; if the price exceeded the value, it was a loss.

When he slept with a campus belle, the most he ever spent was three hundred thousand! To sleep with a celebrity, he would at most provide some film resources, with costs only reaching the millions.

Businessmen were all very shrewd.

Qin Cheng said with a fake smile, "Then I'll take my leave. I'll look forward to seeing CEO Cao's style at the auction later."

After Qin Cheng left, Zhou Ye hurriedly said to Cao Lang:

"CEO Cao, this gift is too valuable. I really can't accept it. When the banquet is over, I'll personally pack it up and send it to you."

"There is no such thing as taking back something I've given away. Keep it."

Cao Lang's brook-no-denial tone and transcendent aura made Zhou Ye's next words of refusal get stuck in her throat. Although the other party was only wearing a black T-shirt, looking out of place among the celebrities and plutocrats in formal attire, his handsome and commanding presence, along with his lavish spending, would truly make any woman's heart flutter.

Zhou Ye pursed her lips, bowed slightly, bid farewell to Cao Lang, and returned to the crowd.

Tian Xiwei had already noticed the anomaly over here. She had been sitting alone in the corner all evening, waiting for her good friend Zhou Ye to arrive.

Seeing Zhou Ye arrive with Qin Cheng, she had suppressed her urge to go over and say hello. Only when Zhou Ye walked toward her did she hurriedly go to meet her.

"Ye'er, what's the situation? Qin Cheng didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

"There were some unpleasant moments, but CEO Cao promised me the female lead in 'phantom agent'."

"Wow, congratulations! You've landed another big job. Your star path is getting smoother and smoother."

"Also, this necklace was given to me by CEO Cao."

"...!!!"

Tian Xiwei's bright and cute eyes revealed a hint of envy.

It seemed her good friend had already boarded the great ship of Xingyao Media!

Who in the circle didn't know that Xingyao Media was currently at the height of its power? A notice had already been sent down from above for all film and television companies nationwide to study the corporate culture and spirit of Xingyao Media.

If she guessed correctly, the movies filmed by Xingyao Media in the future would basically receive national policy support!

Whoever filmed them would become a hit!

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