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Chapter 181 Which reborn person doesn't hoard more food?

Wu Yuchen had no doubt about Fan Bingbing's determination to become famous.

Looking back on this girl's experiences since her debut, in terms of ambition, desire to become famous, dedication to the path of stardom, and tireless pursuit, how many female celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry can compare to her, Fan Xiaopang?
Wu Yuchen thought for a moment and said:
"Bingbing, if you want to continue in the entertainment industry, you must resolve the contract issue with Qiong Yao's company. If you really go to court, it will be time-consuming and exhausting, and Qiong Yao will always be in the right with the contract in hand..."

Hearing even Wu Yuchen say this, Fan Bingbing became even more anxious. Her parents were also frantic about this and were already rushing to Beijing overnight. Seeing things develop this way, Fan Bingbing felt a pang of regret and despair. After all, she had never experienced anything like this before. Back in mainland China, she had always been a freelancer, and she had underestimated the situation, thinking that quitting meant simply quitting.

Just as Fan Bingbing was about to burst into tears again, Wu Yuchen's tone suddenly changed:
"Bingbing, since you are Qinqin's friend, I will not stand idly by in this matter."

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing was startled. Her previously listless spirits lifted, and she looked up at Wu Yuchen with a delighted expression.

Hearing Wu Yuchen say this, Jiang Qinqin felt quite proud. She took Fan Bingbing's hand and said softly with a smile, "Bingbing, don't worry. Since he said so, there's no problem."

Wu Yuchen didn't delay and immediately took out his phone to make a call. He didn't call Qiong Yao, but Cai Yinong. He figured Cai Yinong could handle the communication; there was no need for him to personally intervene.

After giving Cai Yinong a brief explanation over the phone, Wu Yuchen hung up and then smiled at Fan Bingbing and Jiang Qinqin, saying, "Let's eat first, I'm still hungry!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing immediately called over the waiter and ordered a ton of dishes. If Jiang Qinqin and Wu Yuchen hadn't stopped her, she would have ordered every single dish for Wu Yuchen to try.

Meanwhile, Cai Yinong, who received Wu Yuchen's call, didn't delay. In her eyes, it was no big deal; it was just a contract for a minor actor.

She quickly contacted He Xiuqiong, the general manager of Qiong Yao's company, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got down to business:
"Mr. He, I heard that your company is planning to sideline Fan Bingbing recently. Since you don't want to use her, why not let her go to us?"

Upon hearing this, He Xiuqiong's heart skipped a beat, and she tentatively asked, "President Cai, your information network is really impressive. Not many people know about this! Or have you already taken a liking to this girl? No wonder she dared to talk back to the old lady like that."

Cai Yinong chuckled softly:
"Mr. He, don't overcomplicate things. If I wanted to poach someone, I wouldn't have let the artist cause trouble for you. It's just that you and the artist had a falling out, and now Bingbing has come to us with his parents. They really can't come up with the 100 million yuan breach of contract fee. If you really push them too far, they'll have no choice but to take it to court."

"We're not afraid of taking this to court. It's a contract in black and white. Does she think she can just terminate it whenever she wants? This company isn't a child's play!"

After saying that, He Xiuqiong softened her tone: "President Cai, you don't know, this girl really angered the old lady, and she's still not calmed down!"

Cai Yinong remained unhurried, her tone still relaxed as she spoke:

"Mr. He, the contract is in the right. However, Bingbing is still a minor, and in the public's perception, he's still an immature child; while Ms. Qiong Yao is a renowned author. If this matter really blows up, the media will definitely be attracted, and you'll inevitably be accused of bullying the younger generation. Do you think it's worth making Ms. Qiong Yao feel embarrassed for such a small breach of contract fee?"

He Xiuqiong's expression changed upon hearing this, as she hadn't actually thought of that. She knew that her mother-in-law, Qiong Yao, had worked hard to get to where she was now, and what she cared about most was her reputation.

When Cai Yinong heard that there was no reply from the other end, she knew that she had hit the nail on the head. She continued with a smile, "Mr. He, everyone knows that Ms. Qiong Yao is willing to give young people opportunities and has made many young people famous. Why ruin your reputation over this little thing?"

Upon hearing this, He Xiuqiong rubbed her temples and then said, "President Cai, I may not be able to make the decision on this matter. The old lady is still angry."

"Haha, Mr. He, everyone knows that you are highly regarded by Qiong Yao, so she will definitely listen to what you say." Cai Yinong praised again.

He Xiuqiong thought for a moment and said, "President Cai, how about this, 100 million, and we'll transfer Fan Bingbing's contract to your company."

The reason for adopting the transfer method is naturally to avoid breaking the rules; otherwise, other artists would cause trouble if they saw that they could terminate their contracts privately.

Cai Yinong shook her head and said, "President He, you must be joking. Her penalty for breach of contract is only 100 million yuan, which she has to pay herself. Our company will not force her to stay."

He Xiuqiong asked, "How much can President Cai contribute?"

5.

……

Fan Bingbing was eating, but she was still somewhat absent-minded. Although she knew that since Wu Yuchen had said he could help her, there was basically no problem, she couldn't help but be distracted, wondering how long this matter would drag on and how it would be resolved.

Not long after the dishes were served, Wu Yuchen's phone rang again. Fan Bingbing immediately looked at Wu Yuchen, who answered the phone a few times, then hung up and smiled at her: "Solved."

Upon hearing these three words, Fan Bingbing felt somewhat dazed. Was it resolved?
How long has it been? Just the time it takes to order and serve food, and this problem that was going to crush her and her whole family has been resolved?

Seeing her reaction, Wu Yuchen quickly added, "Oh, my bad, I didn't explain it clearly. It's like this, Bingbing, the other party has agreed to transfer your contract to our company. There's a transfer fee of 20 yuan, which will be considered your penalty for breach of contract. We'll cover it for you first. You can pay it back to the company once you've earned enough money. You can leave anytime you want then, we won't stop you. What do you think?"

Fan Bingbing jumped up from her seat and bowed deeply to Wu Yuchen at a 90-degree angle, saying, "Director Wu, thank you! Thank you so much!"

She bowed, tears of joy streaming down her face, her voice choked with emotion. 20 was so much better than 100 million. And the terms Wu Yuchen offered were incredibly generous; not only did he cover her breach of contract fees to help her through this difficult time, but he also allowed her to leave at any time—it was practically charity!

She knew Wu Yuchen was capable, having heard of his reputation over the past two years, but it was only through this contract dispute that she truly grasped his power. What seemed insurmountable to her was resolved with a single sentence from him, a few minutes over the phone.

Wu Yuchen waved his hand at Fan Bingbing: "Bingbing, there's no need for such a grand gesture~"

Jiang Qinqin, who was standing next to her, smiled and helped Fan Bingbing, who was still bowing and thanking her repeatedly. She handed her a tissue and said, "Bingbing, look, there's a solution to this problem, isn't there? Why are you crying again?"

Fan Bingbing smiled through her tears and said:
"Sister Qinqin, Director Wu, thank you so much this time. It may not be a big deal for Director Wu, but for me and my family, it was an insurmountable obstacle. If it weren't for Director Wu's willingness to help me, I really wouldn't know how to get through this difficult time!"

Then she looked at Wu Yuchen and said, "Director Wu, I really don't know how to repay your kindness this time! I will definitely work hard in filming in the future and help the company make money!"

Wu Yuchen smiled and shook his head: "Bingbing, don't think too much about it. Just treat me and your sister Qinqin to a nice meal this time!"

He then continued, "Bingbing, if you really want to pursue a career as an actor, I suggest you go to the Central Academy of Drama or the Beijing Film Academy to study. You're only 17 years old, and you still have a lot of room for growth. Take advantage of this time to accumulate experience, and you'll be able to go further in the future."

"Director Wu, thank you for your guidance. I will definitely keep it in mind!"

Fan Bingbing looked at Wu Yuchen with gratitude and admiration in her eyes. She had been working on her own for almost three years since she debuted at the age of 15, enduring a lot of hardship and exhaustion. She longed for a man who could cherish, help, and protect her.

Wu Yuchen, who was standing in front of her, not only helped her through the difficult time, but also had status, talent, and good looks. He left an indelible impression on the girl's heart in every way, stirring up waves of emotion.

However, Fan Bingbing knew this was her sister Qinqin's man, so she didn't dare show anything and immediately put her arm around Jiang Qinqin's arm and started saying nice things again. She was just a slightly famous artist now, and she didn't dare to compete with Jiang Qinqin for anything.

As for terminating the contract, only a fool would do that!
Miracle Films has produced a string of hit TV dramas and movies in the past two years, but many people want to get in but can't. Everyone knows the advantage of proximity; when a company produces a film or TV series, it will definitely prioritize its own people. Even if they don't consider personal connections, they'll still think of you first because they recognize your face!
Fan Bingbing turned misfortune into blessing this time, and was able to transfer directly to Miracle Films. Even if she has enough money to earn 20 in the future, she will not leave!
Fan Bingbing then secretly glanced at the handsome and powerful Wu Yuchen. Who knows, maybe one day she'd have a chance to act in one of Director Wu's movies, if only…

After dinner, Wu Yuchen and Jiang Qinqin drove Fan Bingbing home. In the car, he smiled at Jiang Qinqin and asked, "How was it? Was it alright?"

Jiang Qinqin kissed Wu Yuchen on the cheek and said with a smile, "This is a reward for you!"

She was very satisfied with Wu Yuchen's performance this time, as he gave her a lot of face and helped her friend solve a major problem as soon as he stepped in.

"Is that all the reward you get?" Wu Yuchen scoffed.

"Then what else do you want?" Jiang Qinqin glanced at Wu Yuchen with a flirtatious look and said in a coquettish voice.

"Not so great, just do some exercise after a meal to help with digestion~" Wu Yuchen chuckled.

……

The jade incense burner, the icy mat, the mandarin duck brocade, the powder melting and the fragrant sweat flowing onto the mountain pillow.

The sound of a well pulley outside the curtain startled her, her brows furrowed in surprise. Jiang Qinqin, panting, pushed Wu Yuchen away and grumbled, "Stop it! I still have to continue training!"

She is still competing for the role of Yu Jiaolong.

Wu Yuchen was taken aback upon hearing this. He naturally knew that Jiang Qinqin's chances were practically nonexistent. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Qinqin, how do you feel about your practice?"

Jiang Qinqin calmed her breathing and said, "It's alright. Director Li An is very kind to me and often gives me pointers. It's just..."

"Just what?"

Jiang Qinqin hesitated for a moment and said, "I just feel like he's being a bit too polite to me. Tell me the truth, is he only being polite to me because of you, and doesn't he actually intend to use me?"

Having missed out on Wu Yuchen's roles in "Run Lola Run" and "Mr. Donkey," Jiang Qinqin felt a great sense of regret. This time, entering the training camp to compete for the role of Yu Jiaolong, she didn't interact much with her other competitors; it was clear everyone was determined to succeed.

However, Jiang Qinqin always had a bad feeling about this. Although director Li An always greeted her with a smile and treated her very well, and was generous with his guidance, she just felt that Li An's attitude was not like that of a director towards an actor, but rather like that of a guest.

Wu Yuchen thought to himself, "Your intuition is quite sharp." After thinking for a moment, he decided to tell the truth. However, he couldn't be so direct, so he smiled and said:
"Of course not, you're a big star now, it's just because of us."

Upon hearing this, even though Jiang Qinqin had a premonition, her expression still turned unpleasant after hearing Wu Yuchen's words:

"Huh? You knew all along? Why didn't you tell me! I trained for two months for nothing!"

"I only found out these past couple of days myself. Besides, how can you call it a waste of training? Didn't you learn anything during this time? This is also a process of accumulation!" Wu Yuchen comforted her, putting his arm around her.

"But, but..."

Jiang Qinqin was still unwilling to accept it and asked, "So who did Director Li actually favor? I want to die knowing the truth."

Given her age of only 23 and less than a year since graduation, it's remarkable that she has become a popular actress in China and even across Asia thanks to the movie "Princess Pearl" and the TV series "If Love Has a Destiny." She is the most successful among her classmates.

But aren't people always greedy? With fame comes the desire for awards, and she doesn't want people to just say, "Wow, Jiang Qinqin, you're so beautiful!"

She wants to prove that she has acting skills in addition to her looks!

Especially considering that among those vying for the role of Yu Jiaolong is Wu Yuchen's "cousin" Li Xiaoran, who has already won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress. That's the highest honor for a Chinese actress. Jiang Qinqin wants it too!
Wu Yuchen found her huffy and defiant little face quite adorable. Since he had already told her, he didn't intend to hide it from her anymore, and gently pinched her nose, saying, "It's not decided yet, but Director Li prefers Li Xiaoran and Zhang Ziyi."

"What makes me worse than them!" Jiang Qinqin grabbed a pillow and slapped it twice, venting her frustration.

"It's not that you're lacking in any particular way, but rather that you don't quite fit the role. Your temperament doesn't quite match that of Yu Jiaolong."

Although she heard Wu Yuchen's explanation, Jiang Qinqin still felt wronged by her defeat, pouting, "I'm not a Golden Horse Award-winning actress, how could I compare..."

Wu Yuchen patted her bottom: "Alright, alright, you don't even know how many people envy you now. Don't be sullen, or the project I prepared for you will end up going to someone else!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinqin's expression immediately brightened, and she rushed to Wu Yuchen, grabbing his shoulder and asking, "Honey, what project is it?"

"Tsk tsk, so now you know how to call me 'husband'?"

"Oh, my dear husband, please give it to me~"

Wu Yuchen teased her a few times, then took out a script and handed it to her. Jiang Qinqin immediately took the script and looked at the title written on the cover: "Brave New World".

Jiang Qinqin was delighted and was about to open the script to read it when she suddenly noticed that the screenwriter's name on the script was not Wu Yuchen. She immediately felt strange, since Wu Yuchen had always written and directed his own films.

"This isn't the script you wrote."

Wu Yuchen nodded: "No, this is a proposal I saw at the company that I'm planning to submit."

"Huh? It's not your film?" Jiang Qinqin was immediately disappointed upon hearing this.

Seeing her like this, Wu Yuchen shook his head, thinking to himself that he had really spoiled her. Many actresses nowadays don't even have the chance to act in a movie.

The previous version of "Brave New World" starred Jiang Wu and Tao Hong. It was a movie that reflected the city, houses, dreams and love. Although the director was a newcomer, it was very well made.

He reached out to take the script back from Jiang Qinqin, saying, "If you don't like it, I'll give it to someone else."

Jiang Qinqin immediately gripped the script tightly: "Who said I don't want it! I'll act it!"

Jiang Qinqin trusts Wu Yuchen's judgment. In the current domestic environment, you can't be too picky if you get good movies and good roles to play.

A moment later, Jiang Qinqin put the script away, then went over and hugged Wu Yuchen's arm, tentatively asking, "Honey, do you have any plans to make a movie recently?"

“Yes!” Wu Yuchen nodded.

"Let me see the script, please~" Jiang Qinqin looked up with expectant eyes.

Wu Yuchen smiled and looked her over: "If I showed it to you, you wouldn't be able to act in it, so what's the point? Just so you won't be envious~"

Jiang Qinqin was disappointed again upon hearing this, but she didn't give up: "Honey, I'll just take a look~"

Seeing her dejected look after learning that Yu Jiaolong had been eliminated, Wu Yuchen thought he should offer some bait to motivate her, so he took out another script: "This is the script I prepared beforehand to compete for awards."

Jiang Qinqin immediately took the script and started reading. After she finished, she immediately pulled Wu Yuchen aside and said, "I can play this wife role!"

Wu Yuchen laughed and said, "You should focus on acting in 'Brave New World' first!"

Jiang Qinqin immediately sat in Wu Yuchen's lap, wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist, and said coquettishly, "Don't you know whether I'm a good wife or not? Just act it out for me!"

After being pestered by Jiang Qinqin for a while, Wu Yuchen reluctantly said, "Alright, alright, I'll leave this role to you."

Jiang Qinqin immediately gave Wu Yuchen a few kisses on the cheek. Just as she was about to cheer, she heard Wu Yuchen say, "But I still have to say what I said earlier: you should focus on performing 'Brave New World' well first."

"Huh? You're not filming this year?"

“This role is supposed to be a young woman around 30 years old. I don’t think you can handle it right now. Let’s wait until you’re ready,” Wu Yuchen said, pinching Jiang Qinqin’s cheek.

Actually, this script was one of the films he was preparing for Oscar consideration, but he had prepared more than one. Since Jiang Qinqin wanted to act in it, it was fine to keep it for her for now, and then bring her along when he went for awards in a couple of years.

Don't ask why we're preparing more; which transmigrator or reborn person doesn't stockpile food?
As for the movie he's preparing to make this year, there really isn't a single suitable role for her; the youngest character is in her thirties or forties.

Wu Yuchen was thinking about the movie and planned to visit Ge You, China's first and only Cannes Best Actor, at his home tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)