Chapter 425: Old Partners
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
After two to three years, the heavens finally did not let down those who worked hard. Lu Jia became famous overnight in a low-budget movie and was successfully nominated for the three major film festivals back then. In the end, she won one of the Best Actress Awards and became the biggest dark horse back then.
He Meng thought that their careers would be smoother after they finally made a name for themselves. Lu Jia, who had both fame and fortune, had a chance to walk into a higher circle. After interacting with more people, her personality also changed.
Lu Jia, who was clearly on the rise in her career, seemed to have forgotten her ambitions after she became famous. She started to neglect her acting and was focused on finding a rich second-generation heir to marry and have children.
One time, Lu Jia came back drunk after attending a cocktail party and said to He Meng, “It’s said that celebrities earn a high income, but after filming hard for more than half a year, we only earn a fraction of the profits that those capitalists earn from playing. So what’s the use of us working so hard? We might as well follow behind them and play investment games to transform ourselves into capitalists. This way, I won’t have to listen to others in the future.”
He Meng thought to herself, Who didn’t know about this? However, if one can be capitalist so easily, how can there be so many poor people in this world?
However, Lu Jia was determined to do so. The two of them had many arguments, but He Meng could not change her mind.
Later on, when Lu Jia really found a rich second-generation heir boyfriend, she became even more engrossed. She didn’t even want to do any jobs and was only willing to follow blindly behind her boyfriend.
He Meng told her that the other party was a famous playboy and was just playing around. However, Lu Jia said, “Of course I know that he doesn’t mean it, but he’s willing to play with me. I can freeload on some resources. It can be considered taking what we need.”
In the end, He Meng gave up and suggested ending their management contract. Lu Jia agreed without even trying to ask her to stay.
Then, He Meng rested for a while before starting work again.
Because of Lu Jia, He Meng chose the honest and hardworking Gong Yao as her artist. In just four years, she brought him from a 38th-tier extra to a famous actor with both box office sales and ability.
However, an honest and straightforward person looked good in everything, but he had a fatal flaw, which was stubbornness. Once he set his mind on something, 10 cows would not be able to pull him back.
During the filming process, Gong Yao fell in love with his partner, Chen Yi, and wanted to be with her. However, Chen Yi was not an easy person to deal with. He Meng heard that although the other party maintained a single persona to the public, she had actually married someone in secret, and her secret marriage partner was a powerful person.
At first, Chen Yi could not help but be amused by Gong Yao’s good looks. Hence, she took advantage of He Meng’s accident to seduce him while she was recuperating in the hospital for half a month. The two of them secretly got together in the production team.
By the time He Meng caught the two of them in bed, it was already too late. By then, Gong Yao had already fallen into it. He Meng could only tell him that Chen Yi was married.
Gong Yao was dealt a huge blow and decided to cut ties with the other party. However, he was coaxed back by Chen Yi with a few words.
He Meng couldn’t persuade Gong Yao to turn around, so she could only look for Chen Yi and ask her to let Gong Yao go. However, Chen Yi said that she hadn’t played enough. She would naturally push him away after that movie was finished.
He Meng was almost angered to death by her shameless behavior, but she could only suppress her anger and make things clear to Chen Yi one by one. “There’s nothing to say if both of you are willing to be part-time husband and wife in the production team. However, Gong Yao really wants to be with you. He doesn’t just want to play around. If you continue to play with him and let him fall deeper, it won’t be so easy for you to get out.”
He Meng did not mention that she was married. She only said tactfully, “You should know Gong Yao’s personality. If you dump him, no one can guarantee that he will do anything rash. Hence, you should think carefully about whether to ruin your life for a bed partner.”
Chen Yi’s words probably hit her weak spot, so she proposed to break up with Gong Yao. She found an excuse because she was afraid that her husband would find out.
However, although Gong Yao agreed verbally, he was still thinking about Chen Yi. One was affectionate, and the other wanted to play. Coupled with the fact that they were filming together all day, the two of them were connected again..