Chapter 8
Chu YanShen looked at the woman in front of him. He was boiling inside and also feeling confused. He slightly narrowed his eyes and really looked at her wondering whether she was really an idiot or her acting skills were extremely good, well he wasn’t here to play the fool[1]. “Although Feng Yi agreed, he’s still a child and you are his legal guardian. So, we still have to ask your permission to make a final decision.”
“Oh.” Feng ZiJun answered. She was looking at him like she barely understood. Then suddenly she asked, ” If my son signs on with you, how much are you paying?”
This woman was frustratingly blunt that Chu YanShen couldn’t help but be skeptical whether she really is the boy’s mother. Her expression suggested she only cared about profit[2]. She seemed like a bad mother for wanting to exploit her son. However, because of her money-grubbing[3] disposition, Chu YanShen calmed down.
From YanShen’s experience, money can easily settle things. Feng ZiJun turns out to be a vain woman . He felt a little bit disappointed but Yanshen still answered, “If we calculate domestically, a top star child actor earns ¥100,000 per day. Even though Feng Yi is a first-timer, the company has decided to sign him on the same wages as a top star.”
“¥100,000…” Feng ZiJun mumbled to herself as she began to calculate. She needed a multiplier and quickly asked, “How many days will you need Feng Yi to shoot the movie?” Chu YanShen looked at her before answering, “Feng Yi has a lot of scenes. Roughly estimating, maybe two months.” “Wha…What? Two months?”
Two months… Sixty days… Feng ZiJun quickly multiplied 100,000 to 60. It was an extremely simple calculation. 100,000 x 60 is 6 million. “In other words, you will pay ¥6 million. I understand that.”
Chu YanShen frowned. This woman who appeared absent-minded a few moments ago… Now her eyes were glistening and her face was shining. Is this the power of money? Does she love money that much? In that case, will she sell herself to a man worth hundreds of billions?
Chu YanShen even had an impulse to tell her sixty days were unnecessary. If she would be with him for one night, he’ll give her that much money even more. But he thought about it and decided not to say anything. Even if he already knew what kind of woman she was, he still wanted her. He wanted her to want him like he wants her.
He looked at Feng ZiJun’s face with hunger but tried to restrain himself from pushing her down on the sofa. Is she even aware how much danger she was in? A man and a woman all alone in a room… Although he knew her expression had nothing to do with him but more to do with money…
Chu YanShen was quite surprised that she could make him desire her that much. Finding out about the cause of the dream might be easier than he thought.
Chu YanShen silently inhaled, “Generally, yes, that’s right.”
Feng ZiJun immediately beamed with joy. To be honest, she is bad at managing her finances and compared to other people she was relatively lazy. Even though she had Designer qualifications and her skills were not bad, she wasn’t really fond of doing it. Thus, she’s been only taking small jobs to make ends meet to the extent that she barely has any savings, another reason why they decided to return from overseas.
Originally, she was hoping to finish this project early and then buy a two-bedroom house but when she returned, she realized that real estate prices were rapidly progressing and so different from last year’s market. This year’s prices were the same as overseas… She needed to work hard especially since she wants a house by the sea and still in or near the city because the property’s value would continue to appreciate but that would mean lots of money. And so, her real estate plans died before she could begin.
Although Feng Yue has a lot of property, ZiJun knew the terrible reality that they weren’t also hers. Her name was not written on those titles nor did she contribute a cent in those purchases. Those properties are not hers so she wanted to buy one that she could call hers.
Originally, she already decided to live with Feng Yue for three to five years while she saved up but she didn’t expect heaven to drop this much fortune on her head. She had bought a lottery ticket for ¥2 thinking she might win ¥5 million. Who’d have thought!? She quickly said, “If your company wants to sign Feng Yi, go ahead!” It seems this was the matter that Qiao Yun was discussing with Feng Yue the other day.
Chu YanShen didn’t know what this woman is thinking, why he couldn’t figure her out. Since she loves money and he was already standing in front of her, as long as she lets him be intimate with her, he was considering to pay her ¥6 million tonight. Unfortunately this woman is a bit insensitive… What a waste of her God-given beauty!
Chu YanShen weakly added, “Signing him at the agency is 50%…” Feng ZiJun’s mind continued to calculate money barely hearing whatever else Chu YanShen was saying. “If you deduct taxes, you should be able to receive ¥2 million.” Feng ZiJun just noted it was one-third of the entire amount.
Two million plus their original savings and this project, they should have about ¥3million or something of that figure… The rest she can borrow from Feng Yue and return the money to him later. But the important thing was to have ¥2 million. Feng ZiJun nodded, “I am giving my consent. When do we sign the contract? Since the fee is calculated per day, is it going to be paid daily too?”
Chu YanShen looked at her, her brain is definitely different than normal. From all the things he’s told her, the only thing she can keep her attention on was her son’s paycheck. Could it be that she remains unimpressed by him?
Thinking to himself, Chu YanShen stood up and looked at his watch. “I am a little bit hungry. Ms Feng, if you have time let us go out and eat something. I know a pretty good family-owned restaurant.” This should be straightforward enough. Even if he doesn’t like eating out, for this woman, YanShen decided to sacrifice his preference.
He knows what women want. Although he felt it, he never used it to his advantage. Men really only wants one thing, that is to get a woman in bed. He wanted to cut to the chase, but it was evident it wasn’t possible to be direct with this woman.
He waited for Feng ZiJun to give him the normal reaction but this woman snapped at him, “You’re hungry! Well… I’m not.” Before her son called, she got rid of three bags of potato chips, two bags of chicken feet with pickled pepper, a bag of jerky, half a watermelon and two cups of coffee. Her stomach was so filled there’s no space left to put anything else.
Qin Fang struck the table and laughed, “She really said that?! She dared to refuse an invitation from the great President Chu?! How bold! The first time that President Chu took initiative and left the mountain he’s instantly defeated[4]!”
YanShen looked at him, Qin Fang immediately wiped off the smile from his face, but the corners of his mouth continue to form a smile it looked ridiculous. Qin Fang composed himself, “Then what does President Chu plan to do? Will you continue this roundabout way or follow the way you do things?”
Chu YanShen was also thinking about that. Back to when he gave Zhao Dong the task of looking her up until his encounter with Feng ZiJun that evening… He believed an intimate relationship between man and woman can be comparable to a business transaction, there really is no distinction and from his experience, when dealing with women, money is always useful but now he’s taking back that idea. He wants her even if she makes him angry.
Qin Fang silently watched his friend. They’d been friends for many years. YanShen’s current disposition was anything but normal. In fact, from his perspective YanShen’s love life was really lackluster. Since Chu Shi Media is widely popular, celebrities, debutantes, even those that dream of becoming like Cinderella were vying for YanShen’s attention but these people were like flies on a smelly egg or a beetle on dung… all their efforts resulting to nothing.
This analogy was not pleasant to hear but it was spot on. All were mercilessly rejected, during this six years he could have had one or two lovers but instead he spent those six years practically a monk… besides that dream.
Nevertheless, Qin Fang understood his friend. This matter was common to all men. Letting others pass by but that particular one. For YanShen that woman might be the woman from his dreams. His unique brand of antidote or poison. Frankly, this woman was so special to YanShen that she would definitely end up in his bed. Whether she was an antidote or a poison, it was difficult to determine.
Qin Fang thought YanShen was highly disciplined and too self-restrained to the point of perversion. Dreaming of a woman for six years, she’s become an obsession. He was afraid of what would happen after YanShen sleeps with her.
Chu YanShen finished his cup of wine and set the glass on the table. He looked at his wristwatch and stood up, “I’m going to sleep. Help yourself.”
Qin Fang looked at him and shook his head. In his eyes, YanShen’s life was extremely dull. His personality didn’t really fit that of a businessman… Maybe a scholar or a judge?
Qin Fang scanned the room. Even if he’s been here countless of times, it was all the same, the house was spotless. Qin Fang felt like he was in a showroom, from the layout to the furnishings… exactly like YanShen’s personality. He wasn’t sure if any women would even be fond of this place.
Come to think of it, Qin Fang shook his head, even though YanShen found the woman from his dream, he’s worried this won’t solve YanShen’s problem… No matter, let President Chu worry about that… Anyway it was his own problem.”
Chu YanShen left the country the next day to discuss a cooperation case. Regarding signing Feng Yi on and Feng ZiJun, Chu YanShen decided to postpone until he comes back.
But when he came back a week later, he found Feng ZiJun having an intimate dinner with another man…
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Chapter 8
Chu YanShen looked at the woman in front of him. He was boiling inside and also feeling confused. He slightly narrowed his eyes and really looked at her wondering whether she was really an idiot or her acting skills were extremely good, well he wasn’t here to play the fool[1]. “Although Feng Yi agreed, he’s still a child and you are his legal guardian. So, we still have to ask your permission to make a final decision.”
“Oh.” Feng ZiJun answered. She was looking at him like she barely understood. Then suddenly she asked, ” If my son signs on with you, how much are you paying?”
This woman was frustratingly blunt that Chu YanShen couldn’t help but be skeptical whether she really is the boy’s mother. Her expression suggested she only cared about profit[2]. She seemed like a bad mother for wanting to exploit her son. However, because of her money-grubbing[3] disposition, Chu YanShen calmed down.
From YanShen’s experience, money can easily settle things. Feng ZiJun turns out to be a vain woman . He felt a little bit disappointed but Yanshen still answered, “If we calculate domestically, a top star child actor earns ¥100,000 per day. Even though Feng Yi is a first-timer, the company has decided to sign him on the same wages as a top star.”
“¥100,000…” Feng ZiJun mumbled to herself as she began to calculate. She needed a multiplier and quickly asked, “How many days will you need Feng Yi to shoot the movie?” Chu YanShen looked at her before answering, “Feng Yi has a lot of scenes. Roughly estimating, maybe two months.” “Wha…What? Two months?”
Two months… Sixty days… Feng ZiJun quickly multiplied 100,000 to 60. It was an extremely simple calculation. 100,000 x 60 is 6 million. “In other words, you will pay ¥6 million. I understand that.”
Chu YanShen frowned. This woman who appeared absent-minded a few moments ago… Now her eyes were glistening and her face was shining. Is this the power of money? Does she love money that much? In that case, will she sell herself to a man worth hundreds of billions?
Chu YanShen even had an impulse to tell her sixty days were unnecessary. If she would be with him for one night, he’ll give her that much money even more. But he thought about it and decided not to say anything. Even if he already knew what kind of woman she was, he still wanted her. He wanted her to want him like he wants her.
He looked at Feng ZiJun’s face with hunger but tried to restrain himself from pushing her down on the sofa. Is she even aware how much danger she was in? A man and a woman all alone in a room… Although he knew her expression had nothing to do with him but more to do with money…
Chu YanShen was quite surprised that she could make him desire her that much. Finding out about the cause of the dream might be easier than he thought.
Chu YanShen silently inhaled, “Generally, yes, that’s right.”
Feng ZiJun immediately beamed with joy. To be honest, she is bad at managing her finances and compared to other people she was relatively lazy. Even though she had Designer qualifications and her skills were not bad, she wasn’t really fond of doing it. Thus, she’s been only taking small jobs to make ends meet to the extent that she barely has any savings, another reason why they decided to return from overseas.
Originally, she was hoping to finish this project early and then buy a two-bedroom house but when she returned, she realized that real estate prices were rapidly progressing and so different from last year’s market. This year’s prices were the same as overseas… She needed to work hard especially since she wants a house by the sea and still in or near the city because the property’s value would continue to appreciate but that would mean lots of money. And so, her real estate plans died before she could begin.
Although Feng Yue has a lot of property, ZiJun knew the terrible reality that they weren’t also hers. Her name was not written on those titles nor did she contribute a cent in those purchases. Those properties are not hers so she wanted to buy one that she could call hers.
Originally, she already decided to live with Feng Yue for three to five years while she saved up but she didn’t expect heaven to drop this much fortune on her head. She had bought a lottery ticket for ¥2 thinking she might win ¥5 million. Who’d have thought!? She quickly said, “If your company wants to sign Feng Yi, go ahead!” It seems this was the matter that Qiao Yun was discussing with Feng Yue the other day.
Chu YanShen didn’t know what this woman is thinking, why he couldn’t figure her out. Since she loves money and he was already standing in front of her, as long as she lets him be intimate with her, he was considering to pay her ¥6 million tonight. Unfortunately this woman is a bit insensitive… What a waste of her God-given beauty!
Chu YanShen weakly added, “Signing him at the agency is 50%…” Feng ZiJun’s mind continued to calculate money barely hearing whatever else Chu YanShen was saying. “If you deduct taxes, you should be able to receive ¥2 million.” Feng ZiJun just noted it was one-third of the entire amount.
Two million plus their original savings and this project, they should have about ¥3million or something of that figure… The rest she can borrow from Feng Yue and return the money to him later. But the important thing was to have ¥2 million. Feng ZiJun nodded, “I am giving my consent. When do we sign the contract? Since the fee is calculated per day, is it going to be paid daily too?”
Chu YanShen looked at her, her brain is definitely different than normal. From all the things he’s told her, the only thing she can keep her attention on was her son’s paycheck. Could it be that she remains unimpressed by him?
Thinking to himself, Chu YanShen stood up and looked at his watch. “I am a little bit hungry. Ms Feng, if you have time let us go out and eat something. I know a pretty good family-owned restaurant.” This should be straightforward enough. Even if he doesn’t like eating out, for this woman, YanShen decided to sacrifice his preference.
He knows what women want. Although he felt it, he never used it to his advantage. Men really only wants one thing, that is to get a woman in bed. He wanted to cut to the chase, but it was evident it wasn’t possible to be direct with this woman.
He waited for Feng ZiJun to give him the normal reaction but this woman snapped at him, “You’re hungry! Well… I’m not.” Before her son called, she got rid of three bags of potato chips, two bags of chicken feet with pickled pepper, a bag of jerky, half a watermelon and two cups of coffee. Her stomach was so filled there’s no space left to put anything else.
Qin Fang struck the table and laughed, “She really said that?! She dared to refuse an invitation from the great President Chu?! How bold! The first time that President Chu took initiative and left the mountain he’s instantly defeated[4]!”
YanShen looked at him, Qin Fang immediately wiped off the smile from his face, but the corners of his mouth continue to form a smile it looked ridiculous. Qin Fang composed himself, “Then what does President Chu plan to do? Will you continue this roundabout way or follow the way you do things?”
Chu YanShen was also thinking about that. Back to when he gave Zhao Dong the task of looking her up until his encounter with Feng ZiJun that evening… He believed an intimate relationship between man and woman can be comparable to a business transaction, there really is no distinction and from his experience, when dealing with women, money is always useful but now he’s taking back that idea. He wants her even if she makes him angry.
Qin Fang silently watched his friend. They’d been friends for many years. YanShen’s current disposition was anything but normal. In fact, from his perspective YanShen’s love life was really lackluster. Since Chu Shi Media is widely popular, celebrities, debutantes, even those that dream of becoming like Cinderella were vying for YanShen’s attention but these people were like flies on a smelly egg or a beetle on dung… all their efforts resulting to nothing.
This analogy was not pleasant to hear but it was spot on. All were mercilessly rejected, during this six years he could have had one or two lovers but instead he spent those six years practically a monk… besides that dream.
Nevertheless, Qin Fang understood his friend. This matter was common to all men. Letting others pass by but that particular one. For YanShen that woman might be the woman from his dreams. His unique brand of antidote or poison. Frankly, this woman was so special to YanShen that she would definitely end up in his bed. Whether she was an antidote or a poison, it was difficult to determine.
Qin Fang thought YanShen was highly disciplined and too self-restrained to the point of perversion. Dreaming of a woman for six years, she’s become an obsession. He was afraid of what would happen after YanShen sleeps with her.
Chu YanShen finished his cup of wine and set the glass on the table. He looked at his wristwatch and stood up, “I’m going to sleep. Help yourself.”
Qin Fang looked at him and shook his head. In his eyes, YanShen’s life was extremely dull. His personality didn’t really fit that of a businessman… Maybe a scholar or a judge?
Qin Fang scanned the room. Even if he’s been here countless of times, it was all the same, the house was spotless. Qin Fang felt like he was in a showroom, from the layout to the furnishings… exactly like YanShen’s personality. He wasn’t sure if any women would even be fond of this place.
Come to think of it, Qin Fang shook his head, even though YanShen found the woman from his dream, he’s worried this won’t solve YanShen’s problem… No matter, let President Chu worry about that… Anyway it was his own problem.”
Chu YanShen left the country the next day to discuss a cooperation case. Regarding signing Feng Yi on and Feng ZiJun, Chu YanShen decided to postpone until he comes back.
But when he came back a week later, he found Feng ZiJun having an intimate dinner with another man…
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