The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

Schimerling understood the meaning behind her words perfectly well, but the worry in her heart made her very uneasy.

She was terrified that her sister would encounter those bad things again in the future. Even if her plea wouldn't change anything, she wanted to do her part and was willing to pay a price.

She bowed to express her gratitude: "Thank you, I understand what you mean..."

Looking at her, young, calm, and composed, Mei Xiaofei could sense her sincerity, even though she didn't have her sister's outstanding appearance and seemed ordinary.

She didn't want to say anything more, but she still felt a rare pity for him, so she said in a deep voice, "Kid, when you can control what you want in your heart, you will truly understand that many things you worry about in advance are not as complicated as you imagine... My brother knows a lot of people in the industry. If you want to protect your sister, talking to him might still be of some use."

As Ximerlin watched them leave, she couldn't know what that fleeting encounter that night would bring her; her current uncertain situation only made her feel helpless.

She had no money or power, almost nothing, yet she always longed for the brightest star; perhaps no one could be more ridiculous than her.

As the elevator doors closed and began to ascend, the woman standing behind Mei Xiaofei finally couldn't help but sneer, "You and Mei Qiteng are indeed siblings. He is cold-blooded, ruthless, and capable of anything to achieve his goals. Your indulgence will only become a bargaining chip for him to exploit without any bottom line."

Hearing that no one had refuted her words in a long time, Mei Xiaofei stood still and coldly laughed, "What, are you feeling sorry for that child?"

The woman's hands clenched tightly at her sides, and the coldness in her eyes deepened: "She's already pitiful enough, why provoke her?"

Mei Xiaofei suddenly turned around and swiftly pinned the woman to the corner.

She gripped her chin, lifting it up as if staring at her prey, her eyes gleaming with a cunning and cold light.

The woman did not struggle; instead, she looked back at her fearlessly, her eyes equally devoid of warmth.

"Do you know, that night she was like a wolf thirsting for blood and flesh, trying to save her sister... What I need is someone with that kind of tenacious vitality, like Yu Qingtong in the past. But now you've become a dog that only knows how to wag its tail and beg for mercy, so humble that you don't even recognize yourself anymore..."

Mei Xiaofei continued to mock her as always.

Normally, Yu Qingtong wouldn't care too much if she said something offensive, but this time it felt like a sharp sword piercing her heart, causing her excruciating pain and leaving her without any confidence to continue looking at her.

As she said, she has already sold herself out and has lost all self-respect.

In public, she was Mei Xiaofei's dispensable assistant; in private, however, she was someone Mei Xiaofei could summon and dismiss at will, someone who would accompany him anytime, anywhere, simply to earn more money…

The word "poverty" was like a red-hot branding iron, deeply imprinted on her family since childhood.

What right does she have to stand up for others? She's already too busy taking care of herself...

Under her brother's protection, she grew up unruly and carefree, but suddenly everything changed, and she gradually fell into this miserable state.

The burden of supporting her family often weighed her down, making it difficult for her to even let go of death. She was both humble and tragic.

The merciless suppression noticeably reduced the rise and fall of her chest, and the pain in her eyes seemed to be a slow, agonizing torture.

Noticing her low spirits, Mei Xiaofei's cold gaze softened slightly. For some reason, she felt a pang of regret, realizing she shouldn't have said those hurtful things to her, yet she always seemed to easily provoke her anger.

Just as Yu Qingtong was speechless and lowered her eyes, she was kissed by the person who was standing close to her.

Then came the demand without a second thought. The whole process seemed ingrained in her bones; she had long been accustomed to it and offered no resistance.

She knew perfectly well what she should and shouldn't do in front of her.

The aloof pride that had suddenly arisen a moment ago had vanished. She gently wrapped her hands around Mei Xiaofei's slender waist, responding to her usual domineering and passionate kiss.

Mei Xiaofei was delighted with her softness and responsiveness at this moment. He supported the back of her neck with his left hand, while his right hand reached across her waist and caressed her soft, slightly cool skin.

If the two weren't in a private elevator, Yu Qingtong would probably have already begged for mercy, too moved by their emotions to part...

The elevator doors opened, and Mei Xiaofei reluctantly let go of her, the coldness in his eyes turning into a hazy, indistinct longing.

Yu Qingtong's lips were kissed until they turned a delicate red. She was also unable to stop her emotions from pouring out. Her fingertips trembled with nervousness, and it seemed that several more walls she had built in her heart had collapsed.

The two, who were at odds just a moment ago, suddenly became like a couple deeply in love. Even Mei Xiaofei, a cold and aloof person who keeps strangers at bay, had to admit that Yu Qingtong had an unusual attraction for her.

"Come to my place tonight..."

The ambiguous words faded away in my ears.

Mei Xiaofei immediately released her, turned around and left the elevator. Yu Qingtong didn't have time to think about anything, quickly straightened her clothes, and hurried after him.

The two entered the conference room, and Lin Ling stood up: "I was just about to call you. We've almost finished talking. Is there anything else you need to add?"

Mei Xiaofei walked to the head of the conference table and sat down, resting her elbows on the table, her fingers interlocked, and said calmly, "You all go out first, I want to talk to her alone."

The others didn't say much and left the meeting room one after another.

Yu Qingtong closed the door and waited with them in the office area outside.

Shu Xiangyu appeared calm and composed on the surface, but was actually extremely nervous inside.

Fei Cheng offered very good terms and had a very clear vision for her development.

After all, they have better resources in the industry than many media companies, so the platform they provide for their artists is much more spacious.

"Actually, I really thought highly of you that night at the social event..."

Mei Xiaofei didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Shu Xiangyu looked up, slightly surprised. That night, she had barely spoken a word to him, nor had she expressed any intention to sign her.

At the table were several equally inexperienced young men and women. She lacked the flattery and soothing skills, so she was constantly being forced to drink and punished with drinks. She didn't want to drink but dared not refuse.

Mei Xiaofei looked at her with a faint expression: "I just noticed that Yuan Tai was interested in you, and I didn't want to steal someone else's love... However, because of your sister, I ended up taking you away from the hotel by mistake, which is why I thought of signing you into the company."

She knew most of what happened that night from Momo, and now that Momo was bringing it up, Shu Xiangyu felt extremely ashamed.

"Thank you so much, Ms. Mei, for your help that night. If it weren't for your kindness, I would probably be filled with regret now."

Shu Xiangyu lowered her head, constantly regretting that one wrong decision that almost led to disaster. Even after so many days, she still felt lingering fear.

"Since it's all in the past, let's take it as a lesson and be more careful in future social interactions."

"Yes, I know."

"There are some rules in the company, and President Lin should have talked to you about them as well. As a newcomer, you are absolutely not allowed to date at this stage. Even if you meet an actor you like while filming, you are not allowed to have a secret relationship. Once the paparazzi take pictures, it will damage your image, understand?"

Shu Xiangyu nodded and replied, "I understand. I'm not in the mood for dating right now. I just want to focus on filming. Please rest assured, Ms. Mei."

The two then discussed the contract details further.

Fei Cheng will provide newly signed artists with well-located housing, covering part of the rent himself, and they can move out whenever they are able to buy their own house in the future.

Her agent and assistant have been arranged, and the company now aims to develop her into Fei Cheng's new generation of leading actress.

Of course, this process requires not only investing in various good resources, but also her own hard work and luck. Not everyone is suited to make a living in the entertainment industry. As for acting skills, the company will have experienced teachers to guide her.

She has excellent personal qualities, which is what Mei Xiaofei values ​​most.

As for family background, there's nothing to complain about. The father is an armed police officer, and the mother is a teacher, both of which are good professions.

As a signing gift, the company secured her a role as the third female lead in a period suspense drama.

Although her screen time is less than that of the female lead and the second female lead, the character is very popular with the audience. As long as she seizes the opportunity to perform well, she will definitely leave a good impression on the public.

This was something Shu Xiangyu hadn't expected. She thought she would start by playing some minor supporting roles to get some recognition, but she didn't expect to get a script for the third female lead right away.

Mei Xiaofei frankly stated that this was actually a touchstone; if she could seize this opportunity, there would only be more good scripts in the future.

As for the inevitable social engagements, the company will provide maximum assistance, ensuring that the artist does not suffer any losses and is not seen as a casual person by outsiders.

Next, it was time for both parties to sign the contract.

Mei Xiaofei signed her name neatly and handed the contract to Shu Xiangyu without any hesitation.

All the conditions had been agreed upon. Although some conditions were a bit harsh, there was no exploitation involved, and she quickly signed the papers.

Since Shu Xiangyu was still a student, Mei Xiaofei was not in a hurry to have him cooperate with the company's procedures for handover.

They agreed to give her a few days to handle the relevant matters, and then contact Zhao Hong again, who would be fully responsible for the following work.

After leaving his contact information, Shu Xiangyu took the contract, which was placed in a file bag, and left.

She went downstairs, took the hand of Momo who had been waiting for a long time, and without saying much to each other, they got into a car outside the building and quickly rushed back to school.

Sitting in the car, Xi Molin would occasionally glance down at his sister holding his hand, and then steal a look at her beautiful profile.

Seeing the document bag in her hand, she assumed the contract had been signed. Did that mean she really would become a big star like those on TV...?

For some reason, she felt a little lost and flustered, unsure of what to say to congratulate her, and could only watch quietly.