funbook-pk Chapter 6 Don't Get Kept
Chapter 6 Don't Get Kept
"What's so good about this system? Resources are allocated, and the roles you play are decided by your superiors. It's not like us, who tailor-make roles for you."
The term "system" is a sore point for Cai Yinong. Last year, when she went to the Shanghai Theatre Academy to look for actors, she saw a handsome guy who was more suitable for training than Hu Ge.
As it turns out, all they wanted was a secure job, and they looked down on small private companies that were constantly on the verge of collapse. One flop in a TV series led to their bankruptcy.
This adaptation of the Legend of Sword and Fairy game was based on market research; young people really like it, otherwise we wouldn't have dared to go ahead with this project.
"I don't know if I'm suited for acting yet. I've only had two minor roles, and I probably won't even get to see the camera. Mr. Cai, please allow me a few days to think about it."
Talk is cheap; Chen Wenbo needs to see tangible benefits. Lao Cai needs to show him the sincerity by providing resources first.
In its early days, Tangren didn't have many hit dramas besides "Chinese Paladin." The next one wouldn't be until "Chinese Paladin 3," so Chen Wenbo wasn't very interested in signing Tangren. The real reason was to squeeze some money out of Cai Xukun.
More importantly, we still don't know what the system's magic power and gift pack are. For a reborn person to sign a contract with a company on the very first day back would be a disgrace to the reborn community.
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy is almost finished filming, with only the scenes in Yuhang Town and Fairy Spirit Island left. But our company has another drama planned for the middle of this year, so you can give it a try then."
Old Cai immediately understood what the handsome young man meant; he was overthinking things by trying to play hard to get with her.
Chen Wenbo thought for a moment, what dramas came after Tangren's Legend of Sword and Fairy? Was it Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio or The Little Fairy?
It's definitely not "Young Warriors of the Yang Clan". That show came out a bit later and back then it really messed things up for Huayi Brothers, to the point that they never spoke to each other again. It was truly amazing.
"Thank you, Mr. Cai. Are there any other special guest roles in the Legend of Sword and Fairy series that I'd like to try out?"
If this woman wants to sign him, she'll have to offer some benefits first. Chen Wenbo won't be swayed by empty promises.
"Special guest appearance? I'm not sure about that yet. Let me ask Director Li."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Cai."
"Don't call me President Cai, you can call me Sister K. Chen Wenbo, do you have a girlfriend?"
"Sister K, I have no interest in love; my career is the only goal I pursue."
Cai Yinong put her hand on the young man's shoulder, a smile playing on her lips. "Not bad, a man should put his career first."
"Sister K, I'll go and get back to work now."
Chen Wenbo moved away without making a sound; Old Cai seemed a little anxious.
"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy. I'll call you back."
Cai Yinong laughed as she watched the handsome young man turn and run away. "It's broad daylight, forget it," she thought. "Tonight I'll teach this kid a lesson."
……
Chen Wenbo returned to the film crew, recalling Lao Cai's confident smile. They say women are like wolves in their thirties and tigers in their forties; how could he possibly withstand that?
Fortunately, he is only twenty years old, which is the time when he is brave and invincible.
"Chen Wenbo, where did you go just now?"
Liu Yifei took back her earlier words about ignoring Chen Wenbo. Her mother had gone back to the hotel, and she couldn't find anyone to talk to except for this guy.
Chen Wenbo couldn't suppress a smile. "President Cai from Tangren just contacted me. He wants to sign me. Don't tell anyone."
"Don't let that woman fool you."
Liu Yifei glanced back, leaned forward, and whispered, "I heard she's a sucker for good looks, especially handsome men and beautiful women."
Everyone knows that Lao Cai is obsessed with good looks. Chen Wenbo frowned. "There's nothing wrong with that. It's only human nature to like good-looking people."
Liu Yifei was getting anxious. This idiot is not only bad at acting, but he can't even understand what she's saying. "It's a special kind of liking, that kind of special."
Chen Wenbo's eyes were innocent, as pure as a blank sheet of paper. "What's special about it?"
"Chen Wenbo, don't you have a girlfriend? You treat your girlfriend with such special affection."
"I'm just a poor guy who's never even been in a relationship. What you're saying is too abstract. Now it's my turn to understand."
"Never been in a relationship?"
Liu Yifei's eyes were scrutinizing. Really? This guy is so handsome, how come no girls like him? This doesn't seem credible at all.
Chen Wenbo shrugged. "Why would I lie to you? Girls will lose interest as soon as they find out I have no money."
"Then you need to be even more careful; that woman likes you even more."
"Ms. Cai is a boss, she must have a husband, how could she possibly like a poor guy like me?"
Liu Yifei felt a surge of superiority; she hadn't expected anyone to be even less intelligent than herself. "Oh, it's not that kind of liking, it's... haven't you heard of a rich woman?"
Chen Wenbo feigned sudden realization, "You mean being kept as a sugar daddy?"
"Yeah, rich women love to keep handsome young men like you with no background or money. You better watch out."
"I'll be careful, but you said President Cai also likes beautiful women. You're like a fairy, so what, did she do something to you?"
Liu Yifei raised her head and said, "Hmph, I have powerful backers. She can't do anything to me."
"Yeah, I'm so envious of you."
Chen Wenbo laughed. What backing? Next year, he'll show you what it's like to be vilified by the entire internet. Old Chen won't be able to work on a sewing machine for more than three years.
"Chen Wenbo is talking about you right now. That woman wanted to sign you the first time she saw you. Don't get yourself kept."
Liu Yifei suddenly realized that this was clearly about him, so how did the topic turn to her?
Chen Wenbo didn't expect this girl to be able to win him back again. "Do you think Brother Hu is handsome?"
"Uncle Hu? He's alright, I guess."
Seeing Liu Yifei glance at the film set and answer earnestly, Chen Wenbo paused, "Ahem, so do you think President Cai thinks Brother Hu is handsome?"
"She probably thinks he's handsome; that woman often compliments Uncle Hu on his looks."
"So, according to you, Brother Hu is also being kept by President Cai?"
"This... I'm talking about you now, not Uncle Hu."
Liu Yifei was completely confused. How did this silly guy suddenly become so talkative?
Chen Wenbo raised his head slightly to look ahead, "Although I don't have any money now, I will only support others in this life, and it's not my turn to be supported by others."
"Haha, what a load of bull. He didn't even have a full lunch, and he wants to support someone else."
"Although I wasn't full, I ate well enough. And stop laughing, don't forget you're a fairy sister."
When Liu Yifei saw Chen Wenbo looking at her with a half-smile, she immediately covered her mouth with her hand. This guy was really too wicked; he had made her forget twice today that she shouldn't smile with her teeth showing.
"Hmph, I was planning to treat you to hot pot tonight, but now I don't want to."
"That's truly my regret. How about I treat you to hot pot tonight, Fairy Sister?"
Liu Yifei's foodie nature kicked in, and her eyes lit up instantly. "Really? Then I'll introduce you to a friend."
"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. I can earn 30 yuan today, which should be enough to buy a hot pot base."
"You're so stingy. Fine, I'll reluctantly agree to treat you to some vegetables since you bought the hot pot base."
……
"I want you to be my son-in-law."
Congratulations, Lord Lin!
Congratulations on finding such a wonderful son-in-law!
Liu Yifei's acting was amazing; she closed her eyes and collapsed.
Ling'er~