Villains in Film and Television: Starting with Yang Ke in "The Golden Age"

After taking a quick look around Misia, Yang Ke left. Before leaving, he offered a few words of encouragement but didn't say much to anyone.

He only made eye contact with Wang Manni and nodded slightly.

Wang Manni has been absent-minded ever since Yang Ke left.

Fortunately, the store manager and Linda had other ideas, so they didn't say much about her performance. The store manager only mentioned Wang Manni once during lunch.

"Manny, how about we go get a drink and forget about it?"

Zoe, Wang Manni's good friend, thought that her good friend was in a bad mood today and wanted to invite her to have a drink.

"I haven't been feeling well with my stomach lately, Zoe, don't worry."

Wang Manni had other plans, so she naturally declined Zoe's invitation and hurried home.

Once home, Wang Manni quickly washed up and then made a phone call to Yang Ke.

"Mr. Wang, this is Manni. May I invite you to dinner tonight?"

Wang Manni asked while getting dressed.

"Sure, I was just about to find a place to eat. You don't need to treat me, I'll treat you. Come to XX, I just booked a private room here."

Yang Ke agreed, but instead of letting Wang Manni treat him, he told her where to come over.

"Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll be there in an hour."

Wang Manni is always in a rush to get to work, and the location Yang Ke mentioned is only a 10-minute walk from her rented apartment, so she's naturally not worried about being late.

"Okay, I'll order first and wait for you."

Yang Ke also said there was no problem.

Once she confirmed that Yang Ke was willing to meet her, Wang Manni quickly put on makeup and dressed up, then took a taxi straight to the restaurant Yang Ke had mentioned.

This is a themed restaurant in Shanghai with private rooms for couples. Wang Manni pursed her lips as she looked at the description she found.

"If you've made up your mind, don't hesitate. Linda's position is mine."

Wang Manni muttered something to herself, then walked into the restaurant and went to the private room that Yang Ke had mentioned.

"Manny, you're here."

You look beautiful tonight.

Yang Ke opened the door and saw Wang Manni, and also praised her.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for the compliment."

Wang Manni has calmed down now.

After the two sat down, Yang Ke also carefully examined Wang Manni's outfit for the day.

Tonight, Wang Manni wore a black sleeveless round-neck dress, which, combined with her height and goddess-like aura, was indeed very attractive.

"Manny, I ordered two set meals. Would you like to add anything else?"

Yang Ke also handed a menu to Wang Manni and asked her about it.

"No need, this is fine as it is."

Most restaurants catering to couples sell set meals, so Wang Manni didn't feel there was anything else she needed to order.

"Okay, then I'll have them prepare the dishes."

Seeing that Wang Manni had no objections, Yang Ke also asked the waiter to start serving the dishes.

Since the meat is already in our mouths, it's best to eat it as soon as possible.

Soon, the restaurant waiters began serving the set meals for two, and Wang Manni watched quietly without saying anything.

"Mr. Wang, this is Linda's assistant store manager..."

Seeing the waiter leave, Wang Manni got down to business.

"Don't call me President Wang anymore, just call me Brother Wang."

"As for Linda's situation, it's really just something I'm willing to do."

"Haha, just kidding. After all, people tend to form strong first impressions."

“During my evaluation, Manny, your performance was indeed not as good as Linda’s. Sometimes people rely on opportunities. Linda has now seized this opportunity, which is why she is the assistant store manager.”

Yang Ke also smiled and shared his opinion.

"Brother Wang, will I have such an opportunity?"

Wang Manni looked at Yang Ke seriously.

"Well, to be honest, Manny, your first impression was very attractive, but you seem a bit arrogant."

"In reality, when you look back, in my eyes, your so-called performance only brings me a little bit of money."

"So, the assistant store manager position is based on who I want to select, not on whether your performance is good or not."

"If you're really willing, what does it matter if you're the store manager, right?"

Yang Ke also gave Wang Manni some suggestive advice.

"call."

"Brother Wang, if I'm willing, can I be the store manager?"

Wang Manni knew that her choice would change many things, but her long-held dream was right in front of her, and she couldn't refuse it, so she directly confronted Yang Ke and asked him about it.

"Haha, Manny, how could you have such a cute idea?"

"It's not that the store manager is in a difficult position, but rather that you can completely manage the store manager instead of being the store manager."

"Like I said before, the store manager is just an employee. What I can give you is the right to choose the store manager, understand?"

Yang Ke also gave the most straightforward answer with a smile.

What Wang Manni cares about most is the topic of store manager, but for him it's just a casual remark. That's the difference.

"I understand, Brother Wang. Can I do it?"

After listening, Wang Manni was certain that this was exactly what she wanted.

After all, she went from having nothing to taking this step, and she was able to obtain things that were once out of reach. Moreover, she didn't lose anything, so it's not surprising that Wang Manni made this choice.

"Okay, let's eat something first. You must be hungry too."

Yang Ke was also very happy to see Wang Manni make her choice.

After winning over Wang Manni, things got off to a good start; next up is Gu Jia.

As for Zhong Xiaoqin, we'll just have to wait for the right opportunity. He's been instructing people to keep an eye on things.

Wang Manni often spaced out during meals, but Yang Ke didn't pay attention and knew why—she was simply anxious and insecure.

Things that are too easily obtained always feel somewhat illusory, and Wang Manni feels this way now.

After the two finished eating, Yang Ke took Wang Manni to a luxury house he had recently bought.

"Do you like it? If you behave well, you'll be living in this mansion all by yourself from now on."

Yang Ke led Wang Manni to the French windows and showed her the room.

"like."

After Wang Manni finished speaking, she also drew the curtains, and then...

After 2 hours.

"Congratulations, host, for having mastered the female lead, Wang Manni. You are rewarded with physical attributes at the peak of human potential."

That's great! This reward finally satisfied Yang Ke. She truly lives up to her reputation as the female lead.

Don't be fooled by Yang Ke's previous achievement of peak human strength; back then, he was considered a "normal human." Now, he's at the strongest human level, meaning he's achieved physical fitness through extreme training. The difference is like going from 10 points to 30 points.

"Brother Wang."

Wang Manni's health was still too poor; she felt completely exhausted after just two hours and didn't even want to talk anymore.

"Alright, I'll get you a prescription tomorrow so you can take good care of yourself; your health is really poor."

"Let's put work aside for now. With me here, you won't have to worry about money, so you won't have to work so hard every day."

Yang Ke also put his arm around Wang Manni and said.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Wang Manni had no objections.

Just kidding, who would want to work themselves to the bone for nothing? Everyone just wants a good life.

Now that Wang Manni is financially independent, she naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to ask to go back to work.

However, she also felt that her health was indeed a bit lacking, so she planned to start exercising properly starting tomorrow.