Early in the morning, Ying Jing messed with Wen Fucheng's cup.
She even got bumped by the door on her way out.
Weiyi was waiting for her downstairs with the car.
Once she got in the car, she urged her best friend to leave quickly.
"Why are you in such a hurry? It's not like wolves or tigers are chasing you."
Pretty close to wolves and tigers.
Ying Jing took out a lipstick to touch up.
Weiyi, who was concentrating on driving, hit the brakes."Having such a blast so early in the morning? Did you smudge your makeup?"
Ying Jing rolled her eyes at Weiyi, she wished.
"I just rushed out and forgot to wear lipstick."
For the official competition, her time was in the morning. She figured she'd still have to queue for a while when she got there.
"What about Wen Fucheng?"
"Of course he went to the office."
"Do you think he'll come to the event?"
"Probably not, he's very busy."
"Are you silly? When men and women say they're busy, it depends on the person. Someone who's indifferent to you thinks you're wasting their life if you text them while they're in the bathroom. But someone who cares about you will frantically reply to your messages even when they're in the bathroom."
Well said, don't say it next time.
"I hope he doesn't come. I'd be nervous if he did."
Besides, Wen Fucheng didn't know she had a competition today. She hadn't told him she was participating.
The last day of the auditions had much fewer people than the previous days.
But there were still quite a few people coming to watch the excitement, plus some media reporters.
If someone particularly talented appeared, the buzz would be captured early.
Weiyi, as part of the friends and family group, couldn't enter the venue and had to wait outside.
Ying Jing wore a hat, sitting low-key in the corner.
Occasionally, passersby would glance at her, a young girl dressed in designer items, half her face hidden by a hat, making it hard to see her full appearance. She had a great figure that wasn't too striking here; after all, it's a world that looks at faces.
Until someone called her name.
Ying Jing walked onto the stage, took off her hat, and gave a brief introduction. As the music started, her dance was smooth and graceful, her voice immediately captivating the judges below.
Having watched many similar performances, everyone was somewhat tired.
Suddenly, an incredibly impressive one came, instantly waking everyone up.
Besides some staff, the venue for auditions was filled with judges.
In her previous life, Ying Jing remained unfazed even facing thousands of people, and was even less afraid now.
After her performance, everyone was left wanting more, pulling her aside to ask many questions.
As a result, her stage time lasted much longer than others.
One judge boldly stated that if she stepped into the industry and worked hard, she'd definitely have a place on the path to stardom.
Living another life, Ying Jing knew exactly what she wanted.
Buddhism doesn't work for her.
Whatever belongs to her, whatever she desires, she intends to grasp tightly.
The young, beautiful girl possessed an innate aura that effortlessly secured an advancement spot.
Little did she know, someone in the corner of the venue had been watching her for a long time. Ying Jing was stopped by someone upon leaving the venue.
"Hello, I'm Gao Dai from Yuan Shi Entertainment. You might not be familiar with me, but you've surely heard of the artists I managed. Xue Yuan, Shang Chen, and Cheng Yuanyuan were all brought up by me. Miss Ying's performance was very impressive. Could you spare some time to have tea together?"
Xue Yuan is currently Hua Country's popular male star.
Shang Chen is a powerhouse actor who has won international awards twice, and Cheng Yuanyuan also received the Best Actress accolade this year thanks to a hit drama.
These were the people she worked with in her previous life.
Gao Dai.
How could she possibly forget him?
He was the one who personally signed Ying Jing into Yuan Shi Entertainment in her previous life.
And he was the one who betrayed Ying Jing in the end, costing her billions.
Previously, she had no choice; she knew it was a pit ahead but had to jump.
"Sorry, I don't think that's necessary."
"Miss Ying, it's not good to refuse before understanding. Although our company isn't as big as Dynasty Entertainment, we've never neglected our artists. If you join us, you'll definitely get an S-grade contract."
An S-grade contract, which counts as a contract for top-tier artists.
Ying Jing believed Yuan Shi Entertainment had that capability, because once they spotted an artist with potential for stardom, or even one who was already popular, they would work tirelessly to exploit them.
Tirelessly accepting scripts and engagements, they'd work you around the clock to make money.
Until there's nothing valuable left in your body.
Then they'd abandon you, sending you to the bed of a wealthy businessman for profit.
Back then, Ying Jing was filming while wooing Lu Zishu, and occasionally causing trouble for the leading lady.
She even admired herself.
It's a miracle she lived until thirty before dying.
In her previous life, Yuan Shi Entertainment was a company of ranking stature, and it later rose to prominence because of Ying Jing, with her alone earning enough to support the entire company.
Yuan Shi Entertainment eventually became one of the top three entertainment companies in Hua Country.
Ying Jing and Gao Dai didn't have deep grievances, he had been good to Ying Jing, but he loved money more.
If it hadn't been for his plotting against her later, she wouldn't be so inclined to strangle him upon seeing him now.
"I already have plans; no need for you to worry."
If she can't make it in the entertainment industry, she can always go home to inherit billions.
"Is it Dynasty Entertainment? To be frank, while Dynasty has many artists, only those at the top get good resources. The rest are just mosquitoes; without some tactics, making a name for yourself is quite difficult. A beauty like Miss Ying might be devoured before even stepping into the industry."
Does he think she's a mosquito, with everyone slapping her?
"What does that matter? If I were scared, I wouldn't have come. There are so many choices over there, you should go take a look." Weiyi was still waiting outside for her; Ying Jing didn't linger and swiftly walked out.
What a stubborn girl who doesn't care about basic necessities.
Gao Dai felt it was such a pity.
This was undoubtedly a great potential star.
Ying Jing's appearance made those who followed seem dim.
"How was your performance?" Weiyi was more nervous than her outside.
Ying Jing showed the card.
"I advanced."
Weiyi hugged her excitedly.
"My bestie is amazing. When you get rich, take care of me!"
Remembering everything Weiyi did for her in her previous life, Ying Jing bossily wrapped her arm around Weiyi's shoulder.
"Of course, when I become popular, will you be my manager?" Ying Jing tentatively asked.
Weiyi didn't joke, smiling and saying yes, absolutely!
The two planned to celebrate, having lunch outside.
Playing around with her friend while leaving, Ying Jing didn't yet know that there were already people in the industry pulling strings over her future.
Xie Weisi only had two words after watching Ying Jing's performance.
"Impressive."
He was here to find the best female lead in his mind.
At their initial meeting, he didn't feel it, but Ying Jing on stage seemed like a different person. Some people are born for the camera, and her presence exemplifies this.
"It's been a long time since I've seen someone with such strong potential in the entertainment industry; I must sign her to my studio."
Xie Weisi's studio is under Dynasty Entertainment, supposedly making money for them too; so Wen Fucheng shouldn't refuse.
"Since you've allowed her to participate in the competition, it's clear you intend to sign her to the company. Anyway, you'll need to choose a manager for her, why not consider me!"
Leaving aside other factors, Xie Weisi is worthwhile.
But Wen Fucheng never intended that from the start.
"She doesn't need a manager."
"What?" Xie Weisi thought there was something wrong with his ears; what artist doesn't need a manager?
Wen Fucheng turned off the competition video streamed from Zhang Yang on-site.
"If there has to be one, it can only be me."
Xie Weisi: ...