59: Life is not easy

Villain: [Is your child not with you? Video companionship is far too cold.]

Cao Lang's fingers flew across the screen as he typed back.

He understood the difficulties of a single mother; a child already lacked fatherly love, and if the mother wasn't actively present, the child's psychological well-being could easily suffer.

Moreover, Wang Tangtang worked in the entertainment live-streaming industry. While harmless for adults, it could easily cause a rift with an eight-year-old child if not properly explained.

In Cao Lang's eyes, Wang Tangtang was doing the right thing by spending time with her daughter after finishing her stream. It proved she was a responsible mother.

Seeing Cao Lang's message, Wang Tangtang felt a warmth in her heart.

She had added many "Big Brothers" on green bubble, but they usually spoke in dirty jokes. It was rare to find someone like Cao Lang who considered things from her daughter's perspective.

For this point alone, Wang Tangtang's impression of Cao Lang soared.

Wang Tangtang: ["Sigh, Duo Duo's household registration is in our hometown, so she can't go to school here. I can only make more money in Shanghai. If my career doesn't take off by the end of this year, I'll go back to my hometown and stream on my own."]

There was still a difference between online and offline streaming. For a talented and beautiful female Streamer like Wang Tangtang, she could only earn more at a professional management company.

Villain: [The child's matters are most important. After all, the money you earn is for her. By the way, which company's Streamer are you?]

Wang Tangtang: [CEO Cao, I'm a Streamer under Xingyao Film and Television Media.]

Cao Lang had heard of this company. It was a late-blooming film and television media company that had even produced a film called "The Magic Rotation of Love" for the Lunar New Year slot last year, which became the national box office champion.

Not only did the company use new actors, but it also focused on incubating actors from TikTok Internet Celebrities. Many Female Internet Celebrities signed with them and participated in short video dramas to gain experience.

This was why Wang Tangtang had left her hometown for Shanghai to sign with Xingyao Film and Television Media; she hoped to transition into acting and leave the live-streaming industry behind.

Xingyao Film and Television?

Cao Lang remembered the middle-aged man who claimed to be Chen Duling's manager at the park; he seemed to be an employee of Xingyao Film and Television.

That business card was still in Cao Lang's pocket.

Wang Tangtang: [CEO Cao, are you free tomorrow at noon? I'd like to treat you to lunch.]

Villain: [OK]

The chat ended.

Exhausted after her stream, Wang Tangtang changed into casual clothes and prepared to leave the company for her rented apartment.

The thought of video calling her daughter soon made her heart feel warm.

Plus, she had met a "Big Brother" today. Though his name was a bit strange—Villain—he was generous, polite, and well-mannered.

Crucially, he was her fan and loved watching her dance!

Spending 100,000 yuan just like that, he was truly a tycoon!

As long as she maintained this relationship, she wouldn't have to worry about her performance metrics!

She had exceeded her targets again this month. At this rate, the company would soon arrange for her to play a female lead in short dramas.

Maybe she would even become a big star in the future.

Everything was getting better!

"Finished your stream, Tangtang?"

"Tangtang, keep it up! We're rooting for you!"

"That Big Brother today was so generous. I'm so jealous."

Several beautiful women greeted Wang Tangtang with smiles; they were all top female Streamers from TikTok.

Nie Xiaoyu, He Dantong, Fang Yuan, Yi Mengling, and Badanmu were all there; they all had collaborative projects with Xingyao Media.

Auntie Zhu also came over. She wore a white, form-fitting qipao that highlighted her tall figure. She had already started filming short dramas and was in the process of transitioning.

"Tangtang, keep it up."

Wang Tangtang bowed politely to each of them in response, feeling quite good.

Just then, a tall man with a beard and wearing a suit approached. Seeing Wang Tangtang, he spoke:

"Tangtang, since it's on my way, why don't I give you a ride home?"

The newcomer was Zhang Liang, the artist coordinator at Xingyao's headquarters.

artist coordinators were usually responsible for artist evaluations and held many roles for filming in their hands. They also knew many big stars, making it a profession that relied heavily on connections.

Wang Tangtang was currently just an Internet Celebrity, while Zhang Liang had been in the entertainment industry for years and carried some weight with his words.

"Okay~ then I'll trouble you, Brother Liang."

Wang Tangtang agreed. Although she was a bit reluctant, she didn't want to offend Zhang Liang.

"Let's go to the parking lot."

Zhang Liang looked delighted upon hearing this. He placed a hand lightly on Wang Tangtang's back, a gesture that felt a bit like he was taking liberties.

Arriving at the parking lot, Zhang Liang pressed his car key. The headlights of a white BMW M4 flashed a few times, looking quite impressive even among a crowd of luxury cars.

"I just got this car last year. Next year, I'll switch to a Ferrari, haha."

Zhang Liang bragged subtly, quietly observing Wang Tangtang's expression.

Unfortunately, she showed no reaction.

He had been lusting after Wang Tangtang for a long time. As an artist "headhunter," he had seen far too many beautiful women.

Some were young beauties fresh out of film school, while others were natural beauties with no makeup.

Without exception, they all possessed beauty or figures that surpassed ordinary people.

Zhang Liang knew that with Wang Tangtang's physique, she definitely surpassed ninety-nine percent of artists!

If managed well, playing a "hot mom" role could give her a chance to go viral.

But as a lecher and a fan of Cao Cao, how could he pass up the chance for "unspoken rules" before Wang Tangtang became famous?

He had played with young wives and young girls, but never a top-tier hot mom.

Ordinary people had narrow horizons and only interacted with a few women in their lives; seeing Wang Tangtang was like a frog at the bottom of a well looking up at the moon.

At Zhang Liang's level, having interacted with many beauties, seeing Wang Tangtang was like a tiny plankton seeing the vast sky.

Maintaining a superb pear-shaped figure at 32, her sexual tension was off the charts. All these factors combined made her a total man-killer.

Those who didn't know better couldn't appreciate the charm of a woman like Wang Tangtang.

Today, he was going to try no matter what.

With his status, the "unspoken rules" shouldn't be a problem.

Furthermore, Zhang Liang felt that Wang Tangtang wasn't some innocent virgin; if she were smart, there was no need to hold out for a high price.

So many people struggled in the entertainment industry, wanting to become famous and make a name for themselves.

But most ended up as cannon fodder. An actor's prime was so short; without the resolve to offer one's body, how could one succeed?

After the two of them got into the car.

Zhang Liang drove out of the garage and merged into the traffic.

"Brother Liang, this isn't the way to my house."

Seeing that something was wrong, Wang Tangtang became alert.

"Tangtang, to celebrate you landing a new Big Brother tonight, let's celebrate together with a big meal."

Zhang Liang stroked his beard and smiled at Wang Tangtang, thinking he looked very manly.

"Brother Liang, I really can't tonight. I have to go back and help Duo Duo with her homework."

"Oh, you can help with homework every day, but celebrations don't happen every day."

Zhang Liang seemed polite but was actually forceful, already driving in the opposite direction.

He thought that with a little alcohol tonight and a few role recommendations, this woman would be easily won over.

Wang Tangtang started cursing in her head. Zhang Liang was really bold; the Big Brother had tipped 100,000, and she hadn't even gone to dinner with him, yet Zhang Liang wanted to intercept her halfway!

If she really went, she'd be cuckolding that Big Brother completely.

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