Wu Yufei nodded, a smug smile playing on her lips:
"Now I know what it means to be a drowning dog."
"But Yang Mi's arrogant, feigning pure demeanor hasn't changed."
"I'll step on her sooner or later."
Zeng Jia cast a faint glance at Wu Yufei.
This woman was just like that:
arrogant, petty, and extremely vengeful.
However, it was also true that she could bring substantial profits to the company.
She knew how to flatter, adapt, and would stop at nothing to gain popularity.
Coupled with Wu Yufei's boyfriend's background,
Zeng Jia allowed her to become a popular figure at Jiaxing Media.
"Yang Mi has already left Jiaheng, and there's no way she can win the gambling agreement."
Zeng Jia said nonchalantly:
"I understand your targeting her, but don't let it affect normal work. Many things can't be rushed."
Wu Yufei smiled:
"Chairman Zeng, I know. Don't worry, I'll definitely do my work well."
"Oh, right, my boyfriend said that after you're done with this busy period, he'd like to treat you to a meal."
Zeng Jia raised an eyebrow slightly and said faintly:
"How can Chen Shao treat? When you have time, arrange a gathering, and I'll treat."
Wu Yufei chuckled:
"Alright, Chairman Zeng is still so generous!"
Being flattered, Zeng Jia naturally accepted it, smiling slightly:
"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, after Yang Mi loses the gambling agreement, I'll give you two points."
Upon hearing this,
Wu Yufei's eyes lit up!
Two points, that's two percent!
Yang Mi's gambling agreement was worth five hundred million!
Two percent of five hundred million, that's ten million!
Although Wu Yufei was a popular star,
ten million was still a huge sum for a celebrity!
"Thank you, Chairman Zeng!"
Wu Yufei was incredibly excited and became even more obsequious towards Zeng Jia:
"Chairman Zeng is truly generous! Our company will definitely reach new heights this year!"
Zeng Jia merely smiled.
Her kindness to Wu Yufei also had a hidden agenda.
With Yang Mi gone, she naturally had to support a new talent.
And Wu Yufei had a boyfriend with a deep background,
plus she was quite sensible and a popular star.
She naturally had to maintain a good relationship with this cash cow.
"Buzz buzz buzz~"
Just then,
Zeng Jia's phone rang.
After picking up her phone,
Zeng Jia's gaze sharpened slightly, because the caller was someone of great importance, her influential investor.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang."
Zeng Jia's tone was very respectful.
But soon,
she didn't know what the other party said,
Zeng Jia's face became tense.
After hanging up the phone,
Wu Yufei asked somewhat curiously:
"Chairman Zeng, did something happen?"
Chairman Zeng shook her head and said:
"Nothing, I'll send you back to the company first. I have something I need to deal with."
Seeing Zeng Jia's unsettled expression,
Wu Yufei knew something was definitely wrong,
but she didn't dare to ask and just sat obediently to the side.
....
Meanwhile, on the other side.
After returning home,
Yang Mi sat on the sofa, feeling a bit down.
Meeting that disgusting woman, Wu Yufei, today,
made Yang Mi very uncomfortable.
"It's infuriating, Sister Mi! That Wu Yufei is truly despicable!"
He Baibai said, defending Yang Mi:
"Isn't she just purely insulting people?!"
"She even wanted to hit me, so arrogant and overbearing!"
Yang Mi comforted her:
"Alright, don't get so angry about everything."
"There's nothing anyone can do when encountering such people."
"For now, we still need to think carefully and quickly take on new acting roles and endorsements, otherwise, when will this gambling agreement be completed?"
When mentioning taking on collaborations,
He Baibai deflated again, looking dejected:
"Sister Mi, many companies that used to work with us are now refusing us."
"After they knew you left Jiaheng, everyone in the entire entertainment industry has been deliberately distancing themselves from us."
The entertainment industry was just like that.
When you had power, everyone around you was good, and there were plenty of people eager to fawn over you.
But once you lost power,
those people would distance themselves from you; they wished you would never be able to rise again!
Yang Mi's thoughts were a bit muddled.
Looking at the empty room, without Xuan Bao'er, it felt a little desolate.
"I'll make a video call to Xuan Bao'er."
Yang Mi took out her phone.
He Baibai nodded.
Now, Yang Mi's only spiritual pillar was Xuan Bao'er.
The video call quickly connected,
and then, on the screen, Xuan Bao'er's small face was flushed, and she giggled foolishly:
"Mama~"
Xuan Bao'er was very happy, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead.
Yang Mi asked somewhat curiously:
"Baby, what are you doing? Why are you so tired?"
Xuan Bao'er giggled:
"Mama, I'm playing a game, it's so much fun! Mama, do you want to come play too~"
Seeing Xuan Bao'er having so much fun,
Yang Mi's unhappiness also lessened considerably:
"Xuan Bao'er, don't play too wildly. If you sweat, don't take off your clothes directly, you'll catch a cold."
"Isn't Baba with you?"
Xuan Bao'er smiled:
"Baba is busy, he said he wants to buy me a big, big..."
Xuan Bao'er seemed to forget what Li Qing had said,
and after thinking for a moment, she continued:
"Baba told me he wants to buy me a film studio and let me be the boss of big stars!"
"Mama, Baba is so amazing~"
Upon hearing this,
Yang Mi merely chuckled,
but inwardly, she shook her head. How could Li Qing deceive a child like that?
Promising some illusory promises was consuming the child's trust.
Yang Mi smiled gently:
"Be good and study hard in the future."
Xuan Bao'er nodded, very obediently:
"Xuan Bao'er remembered."
"Mama, when are you coming to see me? Can you live with Baba? Baba's house is very big~"
Saying that,
Xuan Bao'er panned the camera around the living room.
The vast living room, filled with dazzling decorations, was understated yet luxurious!
Yang Mi couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
She remembered that Li Qing lived in a courtyard, didn't he?
But looking at the size and decor of the living room,
it seemed even larger and more luxurious than her Tomson Riviera?!
"Mama, do you want to come and sleep with Baba~"
Xuan Bao'er's words pulled Yang Mi back from her confusion.
Yang Mi was a little awkward for a moment, then she smiled, coaxing and deceiving:
"No, Mama has work to do right now. I'll come see you later."
"If you're not used to living there, just tell Mama, and Mama will come pick you up, okay?"
Xuan Bao'er nodded:
"Got it, Mama, I'm going to play now~"
Yang Mi smiled helplessly:
"Alright, you go play."
After hanging up the phone,
Yang Mi also breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing her daughter having so much fun, she felt relieved.
...
Meanwhile,
Zeng Jia, who was on the road, couldn't be happy at all.
After receiving a call from her investor,
Zeng Jia was informed to meet an important figure to discuss matters.
And it was about Jia Xing Company.
This made Zeng Jia a little nervous.
"An important figure..."
Zeng Jia murmured softly.
How significant could someone be if her investor called them an important figure?
"Chairman Zeng, who are we meeting this time? The address given is very remote, in the East Suburbs of Huangpu District."
Assistant Xiaoxiao said while driving:
"There doesn't seem to be any restaurants or cafes in that area, right?"
Zeng Jia was also a bit confused, she just said:
"Alright, let's get there as soon as possible."