The Rebirth of a Top Star

After studying the script for a long time, Shen Nanqiao was unaware that the man sitting opposite her hadn't done anything else during that time; his eyes were just staring straight at her.

This was the first time Song Shiyuan had observed Shen Nanqiao up close; before, he had only seen photos of her through his phone.

Of course, it's because of trending topics online or improved transportation. That's how Song Shiyuan would explain it.

Since I have a branch of an entertainment company, I naturally need to understand the details of public opinion.

Most of the scripts contained ordinary stories, and Shen Nanqiao picked through them but didn't find any she liked.

Perhaps it's because the company's entertainment division hasn't grown big and strong yet, Shen Nanqiao comforted herself with this thought, and finally chose a drama that had a very good reputation in her previous life, although it wasn't a huge hit.

Wanting to communicate with Song Shiyuan, Shen Nanqiao suddenly looked up and saw Song Shiyuan resting his chin on his hand, staring straight at her.

"What are you looking at?"

Shen Nanqiao reacted extremely quickly.

Just before Shen Nanqiao uttered those words, Song Shiyuan had already averted his gaze. His eyes glanced at the table, looking somewhat awkwardly caught.

"How does it look? These are all the scripts we've received recently."

Shen Nanqiao's attention was diverted by a question from Song Shiyuan, and her expression was blank, as if her mind hadn't quite caught up.

"Ah, I've chosen." While answering the question aloud, she was actually praising Song Shiyuan's way of doing things in her mind.

What a gentleman! He said he would give me the best resources, and he meant the best resources. Shen Nanqiao stroked the thick stack of scripts in her hands and even wanted to applaud Song Shiyuan and praise him.

The last book she chose was the one that Shen Nanqiao had looked at carefully before deciding on, even though it wasn't very popular when it was first filmed and released.

However, as word of mouth grew, it eventually achieved very good results.

Moreover, Shen Nanqiao looked at the first page after opening the cover and realized that this was a big production. The name written in the director's column was that of a famous director who later went on to make it in Hollywood.

Shen Nanqiao looked up and exchanged a smile with Song Shiyuan. There was a hint of estrangement in Shen Nanqiao's smile as she pondered how to begin.

"So I guess I've passed the trial period?" Shen Nanqiao suddenly changed the subject, revealing the reason why the two hadn't been in contact for so long.

When Shen Nanqiao first met Song Shiyuan, the acquisition of this overseas company was a gesture of sincerity from Shen Nanqiao.

Now that all the work is done, the future of SY Group looks promising. At least in Shen Nanqiao's eyes, SY's future is on a steady upward trajectory.

Therefore, Shen Nanqiao now has the confidence to formally confirm their relationship in front of Song Shiyuan.

“Of course.” Song Shiyuan smiled warmly, which, in Shen Nanqiao’s eyes, was like wearing a perfect mask.

“I’ll provide you with intelligence, and you’ll create opportunities for me. In the future, I’ll also become the top actor in your company.” As Shen Nanqiao said this, she sat up straight, her puffed-out chest telling Song Shiyuan that this was no joke.

"Pleasant to work with."

This time, it was Song Shiyuan who extended his hand first. With beautiful knuckles and a smooth hand shape, Song Shiyuan's hand was held in the air, just like Shen Nanqiao's jade hand that she extended the first time, waiting for the person opposite to shake hands and form an alliance.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate." Shen Nanqiao considered herself a magnanimous person, so after staring at Song Shiyuan's outstretched hand for two seconds, she reached out and shook it. "Thank you to my patron for giving me the opportunity to cooperate." Shen Nanqiao's words were sly, and she subtly winked at Song Shiyuan.

In Shen Nanqiao's mind now, the most suitable relationship to maintain is one of mutual exploitation, where each gets what they need.

Shen Nanqiao's final words added a beautiful filter to what was already a relatively harmonious relationship.

When Shen Nanqiao left SY, she had a beaming smile on her face, and a hint of smugness in her heart.

The gloom that had been slowly settling in for some time had dissipated considerably thanks to today's good weather. After Jing Tanqing personally saw her off at the gate of SY, Shen Nanqiao smiled and said, "Goodbye." "See you next time, Miss Shen."

Jing Tanqing bowed slightly, showing proper courtesy, and bid farewell to Shen Nanqiao.

Shen Nanqiao smiled and waved goodbye, overwhelmed by temporary joy, but failed to notice the flashing lights in the adjacent green belt.

Before Shen Nanqiao even returned to her rented apartment, the trending topic on Weibo had already quietly climbed.

Du Junyi called promptly.

"You're trending again." The moment the call connected, Du Junyi cut straight to the point without any pleasantries.

"Huh?" This time, Shen Nanqiao really couldn't guess why she was being questioned again, and expressed her doubt with a single syllable.

“But it’s not really your business,” Du Junyi said, his words leaving the audience with a sense of ambiguity.

Shen Nanqiao deftly took out her keys and entered the house. After throwing her bag on the sofa, she opened her phone and searched.

Without much effort, Shen Nanqiao saw her own back view, with Jing Tanqing standing beside her, saying goodbye.

For a moment, Shen Nanqiao didn't know how to explain it directly to her agent.

"Sister Junyi, I went to headquarters today."

“I know you don’t need to worry or say anything. I’m just reminding you to attend the casting call for the script you’ve chosen in a few days.”

To be honest, Shen Nanqiao hadn't really paid attention to the casting schedule. It was only after Du Junyi reminded her that she remembered some of it, but she was still looking at the photos on her phone.

It was indeed her own photo; the clothes Shen Nanqiao was wearing in the photo were exactly the same as the ones she was wearing now.

However, the only difference is in the accounts of entertainment reporters.

The Shen Nanqiao in the photo is not Shen Nanqiao, but another famous actress, Yan Fangwen, who has a similar figure to Shen Nanqiao.

This is truly both laughable and frustrating.

Shen Nanqiao turned off her phone and learned from her agent that the assistant arranged for her to go to the audition in a few days would come to pick her up directly.

Send your current address to your agent.

As expected, Shen Nanqiao was criticized by Du Junyi.

Even the text displayed on the phone expressed dissatisfaction: "You live in a rented room near Hengdian? If paparazzi follow you, not only is your safety not guaranteed, but they'll also think our company has mistreated you."

Shen Nanqiao smiled without saying a word, and after thinking for a few seconds, she replied, "It's convenient here, and I don't even have a project right now, so who would want to work with me?"

Half of what Shen Nanqiao said was self-deprecating.

Although a film has been completed, it has yet to be seen by the public.

"So the photos trending today weren't taken by paparazzi?" Time's words left Shen Nanqiao speechless.

In the end, Shen Nanqiao compromised halfway, saying, "I've started looking for a place recently, and I'll definitely move when it's suitable."

That's a partial guarantee.

"Tell me directly if you have any difficulties."

It seems that Du Junyi has finished his work and has time to communicate with Shen Nanqiao here.

Shen Nanqiao still felt a little guilty about troubling her a few days ago, so she sent a sincere thank you message, but received no reply.

Before she knew it, it was time for Shen Nanqiao to go to the audition. At 7:20 in the morning, there was a gentle knock on the door.

He was also the first visitor to Shen Nanqiao's place. Shen Nanqiao set her alarm for 7:30, having stayed up late these past few days to thoroughly understand the script.

Still a bit grumpy from being woken up, Shen Nanqiao opened the door with a bang to the person who knocked.

"Come in, make yourself at home."

Shen Nanqiao, suppressing her short temper, turned and went to the bathroom to wash up after the person who came in closed the door.

Xiao Ju, who followed Shen Nanqiao in, didn't know where to put her hands.

Ten minutes later, when Shen Nanqiao came out of the bathroom, Xiaoju was still in the same position as when she entered the room, standing right in the middle.

"Hello..." Xiao Ju lowered her head slightly, not daring to look Shen Nanqiao in the eye, and even her greeting was stammered.

"I was sent here by the company." Her voice trailed off, and if Shen Nanqiao hadn't looked up and stared at her mouth, she wouldn't have known what she was stammering about.

Shen Nanqiao froze when she looked up and saw Xiao Ju while combing her hair.

I never expected that I would actually run into an assistant here when I wasn't in a hurry to find one.

"Hello, Xiaoju, it's quite a coincidence that we've met."

Xiao Ju didn't know what Shen Nanqiao meant by suddenly saying all this, so she looked up at Shen Nanqiao in a daze.

"Welcome to be my assistant." Shen Nanqiao looked directly at Xiaoju, a genuine smile on his face that he hadn't seen in a long time.

This was the first genuine and reassuring smile Shen Nanqiao had given since returning.

Only Shen Nanqiao herself knows that her destiny with her has continued from her past life to the present.

"Please sit down, I'll get you some water."

Shen Nanqiao's hands kept moving, and his eyes looked Xiao Ju over inside and out. There were still some differences. He had met Xiao Ju much earlier than in his previous life.

Although she is still timid and silent now, she carries a charm that she didn't have in her previous life.

She was still a naive young girl, and Shen Nanqiao felt a sense of relief.

She handed over the cup of water she had filled, and Xiaoju immediately stood up with a start.

“Sister Nan Qiao,” she said softly, her hands moving hurriedly, “we need to hurry. Director An hates it when actors are late.”