The newbies standing by the side were all frightened. Some of the girls covered their mouths. They didn't know if they were frightened by Tao Wan's words or the tense atmosphere.
Liu Yong pushed the door open and came in. When he saw the two of them, he knew that they were fighting again. He quickly walked over and took down Liu Qiao's raised hand. "Sister Qiao, you're such a big star. Why are you arguing with a newbie? Calm down, calm down. I'll teach him a lesson later. This kind of thing requires Sister Qiao to do it in person."
Liu Qiao breathed heavily, but she still couldn't calm down. She said to Liu Yong, "I'll give you face and let him go for today. But you better teach him a lesson, or I won't let him go easily!"
"Thank you, Sister Qiao, for giving me face. I'll definitely teach him a lesson. Don't worry, don't worry. You still have to go to the audition later. You can't be angry because of him. Calm down, calm down. "Liu Yong comforted her.
"Cancel his audition and let him go home to reflect!" Liu Qiao said to Liu Yong in a commanding tone.
"Well …" Liu Yong said awkwardly, "I just reported the number of people for the audition. It's not good to cancel it now. You know that this isn't a normal crew. Everyone is careful. Sister Qiao, just bear with it. They're just newbies with a two-year contract. In less than a year, their contracts will expire. It's not certain if they can be renewed. With Hua Xi's personality, there's probably no hope of renewing the contract. But the company pays them. They have to do some work, right? Just bear with it for a few more months. Soon, this person will disappear completely in front of you. It's not worth it to be angry with him. "
Liu Qiao turned around and glared at Tao Wan. "This isn't over. Just you wait!"
Liu Qiao puffed out her chest and raised her chin as she walked out. The anger in her heart could not be dissipated no matter what. She was still upset that she did not slap him just now.
"What are you all standing there for?" Liu Yong said to the stunned newcomers. "The car is already downstairs. Get off."
The rookies all looked dejected as they walked out of the lounge one after another. The reason why they were like this was because Liu Yong's words were exactly what they were worried about.
The company hadn't been established for a long time, and the most famous star was Liu Qiao. The competition in the entertainment industry was fierce. If the boss of the company didn't have some connections, Liu Qiao wouldn't have been able to enter the company.
The company's idea was to use a mass screening method to select the most qualified people from a large group of people. If this batch didn't work out, they would change another batch. The company wanted to nurture their own famous stars because it was too difficult to sign famous stars. The company had signed a lot of newcomers, but they only signed a short two-year contract. It was like a probation period, but they would be given a guaranteed salary every month.
Once the two-year contract was up, whether they could stay or not was the thing that the newcomers were most worried about. It was very difficult to sign a contract with a formal management company. Even if the chance of becoming famous was small, at least there was a chance. Moreover, the company also gave a guaranteed salary, which was no less than a white-collar worker's salary. After leaving the company, they would be further away from their dreams.
"I say, why don't you learn from your mistakes? You've been taught a lesson by her so many times, yet you still want to offend her. Can't you just bear with it? Bear with it for a while and you'll be able to see the world. Just keep it in your heart. When you become more famous than her, she will come begging you. The entertainment industry is so realistic. "
Tao Wan was expressionless and silent. He knew that Liu Yong was doing this for his own good, so he didn't say anything. But it was impossible for him to tolerate people like Liu Qiao. Even if he left the company and became an internet celebrity, he would still find a way to become famous. As long as he had fame, acting wouldn't be difficult at all.
"This is the last time," Liu Yong helplessly shook his head and said, "If you offend her again, I won't care anymore. You can just wait for the contract to expire and leave. Originally, I thought that you had the highest chance of becoming famous among this batch of newcomers. Let's not talk about becoming an A-lister, even a B-lister or B-lister would be good. What if one day your luck changes and you become famous after playing a role that no one wants? But now it seems that your personality isn't suitable for the entertainment industry. If you want to survive in the entertainment industry, you'll have to bear with it for a long time. That's the rule of the industry. "
Liu Yong really wanted to nurture someone. If he kept managing these newcomers, he wouldn't have much of a future. But even if he wanted to be a manager, he needed someone to be able to manage. The manager told him that as long as he could nurture a promising newcomer, he would be appointed as a manager after signing a formal contract. Otherwise, he would have to be the leader of a new batch of newcomers.
When Tao Wan and Liu Yong got into the car, the atmosphere in the car was quite bad. Everyone seemed to have something on their minds. Halfway through the car, someone started talking about the drama that they were going to audition for. So, those people temporarily forgot their worries and excitedly discussed it.
"I heard that the lead this time is Zheng Xuanlin. He's a three-time Best Actor. In the past, he only acted in movies, but this time, he actually took on a weekly drama."
"His studio seems to have invested in this drama. Zheng has always valued scripts. He must be satisfied with the script this time. That's why he took on this drama."
"The director and scriptwriter of this drama is Xiang Qing. She's a famous director and scriptwriter. She's won a lot of awards. She's also the director of Guan Heng Film and Television. I heard that Guan Heng also invested a lot of money. It's a collaboration between Guan Heng and Zheng Xuanlin's studio. "
"For people like us, this drama is unattainable. But for Zheng, it's definitely the second best choice. No matter what, he's still a movie star."
"Do you think that Zheng took on this drama because of Cheng Yi? If that's the case, it's so sweet. I'm a fan of their coupling. "
"Didn't Zheng Xuanlin tear apart the couple before? He said that he and Cheng Yi are just ordinary friends. It's impossible for them to develop a relationship. "
"Those big stars are all like that. If they're not photographed, they definitely won't admit it."
"Even if they're photographed, they won't admit it. It should be said that as long as they don't want to make it public, they won't admit it."
"Zheng Xuanlin and Cheng Yi are really a good match. It'll be great if they're really a couple."
"Team leader Liu, do you have any gossip? Are Zheng Xuanlin and Cheng Yi together? "A girl asked curiously.
"I do have some gossip. That is, in two or three months, another batch of newcomers will join the company." Liu Yong said expressionlessly. He thought that this batch of newcomers was hopeless. He'd better count on the next batch of newcomers.
Instantly, the car quieted down. The atmosphere that had just become lively immediately became cold again.
Tao Yuan had been resting with his eyes closed. Among the topics they were talking about, the only thing that caught his attention was Zheng Xuanlin, the lover of his previous life, and the target of his strategy in this life.
"Uncle, Big Cousin." After greeting them, Tao Wan walked to Wei Shicheng and sat down next to him.
"How did you draw the painting 'Penglai of Bliss'?" Old Man Liu asked about the painting with the excuse of talking about the land. He didn't hide his real purpose at all.
"It's the picture in my dream. I had the same dream for many years. After fantasizing, I drew the painting 'Penglai of Bliss'."
"Sure enough, talent is the favor of God, and miracles are the ability given by God." Old Man Liu sighed.
"In order to see the painting, my father sat in the exhibition hall for three days and three nights. He was almost sent to the hospital. As his children, we're all worried about his health. " Liu Wangyang was hinting to Wei Shicheng that they were all relatives. For the sake of the old man's health, he should give him some face.
Wei Shicheng smiled, but in his heart, he was thinking, "I've talked to you about the land several times. Why didn't you sell it to me for the sake of relatives?"
However, that land had been passed down from generation to generation in the Liu family. When he went to talk to them, the old man didn't kick him out, which was already giving him face.
"I'm not going to beat around the bush. I'll tell you directly. I'm here for the painting. You can name a price. As long as I can afford it, I'll definitely give it to you." Old Man Liu said.
"Father …" Liu Wangyang couldn't help but want to persuade him. Although the painting was good, it required a certain amount of money to keep it. If he used most of his family's property to buy the painting, the painting would belong to someone else sooner or later.
Old Man Liu stared at him, and Liu Wangyang immediately shut up. Although Old Man Liu didn't care about the company anymore, he still had the final say in the Liu family.
Tao Wan and Wei Shicheng looked at each other and then said, "I heard that Uncle also likes to play chess?"
Wei Shicheng felt helpless and didn't stop him.
"That's right. You want to play a game with me?" Old Man Liu asked.
"Yes, I do want to. I used to play chess with the Chess Saint occasionally. I heard that Uncle's skill level is higher than the Chess Saint's. So out of curiosity, I want to play a game with Uncle."
"If you want to play chess with me, you can come to me anytime. I'll play with you until you're satisfied. Now, let's talk about the painting. "
"I want to talk to Uncle about the painting. That's why I'm talking about chess first." Tao Wan said.
"What do you mean?"
"There are too many people who want to buy the painting. I can't always hide. Uncle, why don't we play a game in public? If I lose, I'll give the painting to you for free. This way, no one will come to me in the future. If I win, Uncle, you can give the land to me. With this as a precedent, anyone who wants to buy a painting from me in the future will have to use valuable items as collateral. If I lose, I'll keep the item. "
Old Man Liu didn't expect him to say this. He looked at him with a surprised expression. "You can't be thinking that just because you've played chess with the Chess Saint a few times, you can definitely beat me, right? If it weren't for the fact that I don't have the leisure to play chess, the title of the Chess Saint wouldn't have been given to Su Yongfu. "
"That's why I said that if I lose, I'll give the painting to you for free. I'll be able to relax." Tao Wan said with a smile.
"Father, I think this is a good idea." Liu Wangyang was very anxious. He hoped that his father would quickly agree. If they didn't seize such a good opportunity, it would be a pity if they regretted it.
Old Man Liu looked at the two of them for a while. He could tell that Wei Shicheng didn't want to agree, but the painting belonged to Tao Wan. The two of them weren't married yet, so he couldn't make the decision. Looking at Tao Wan's confident look, he felt that he was really a newborn calf that wasn't afraid of tigers. He hadn't suffered any setbacks at such a young age, so he really thought that he was invincible.
Generally speaking, he wouldn't be willing to take advantage of someone like this. It would make him seem like an old man with no moral character. But he really wanted that painting. If he didn't take advantage of this opportunity to get it, it would be even more difficult to convince them later. So he thought that it was fine. He would let him learn a lesson. Young people always had to suffer some losses in order to truly grow up.
"Then it's settled. I'll get someone to make the arrangements. You can just come and participate when the time comes." Old Man Liu said.
Since both sides had come to an agreement, Old Man Liu didn't stay any longer. After sitting for a while, he left.
Old Man Liu was very anxious. The matter of the two of them using the painting as a wager to play chess was soon made public.
The public was curious and puzzled. What kind of trick was this? Using chess to bet on winning or losing, and such a big bet at that, was something that had never happened before.
Those who didn't know about Old Man Liu's chess skills felt that Tao Wan's chess skills weren't low. Since he was able to compete with the Chess Saint, his chances of winning were still higher. And those who knew about Old Man Liu's chess skills couldn't help but worry about Tao Wan. They thought that the stunning masterpiece was about to change owners.
On the day of the game, not only did a lot of media come, but there were also many political and business celebrities and famous people from all walks of life.
After "Penglai of Bliss" shocked the world, Tao Wan had been hiding and didn't show up. Now that he finally made a public appearance, he used the painting as a wager to compete in chess. This attracted a lot of people's attention.
The land that the Liu family owned was also something that many companies wanted to get, but they couldn't. So there were a lot of people from the business world who came.
The game was held in the biggest hotel in the city. In a hall that could fit a few hundred chairs, all the seats were reserved by the rich. Ordinary people could only watch through the live broadcast.
This hotel was owned by Eagle Vision Group, but the process was arranged by Old Man Liu. Wei Shicheng didn't interfere.
Tao Wan was resting in the hotel lounge. As long as he was alone with Wei Shicheng, if they didn't do anything else, they would definitely hug each other and whisper sweet nothings to each other. But he felt that it was quite normal. Weren't people in love like this?
Tao Wan sat on Wei Shicheng's lap. His pants were thrown aside. He was supported by Wei Shicheng as his waist moved up and down.
Tao Wan raised his head and breathed heavily with his mouth half open. His face was full of confusion.
The sudden sound of the doorbell scared Tao Wan. His body couldn't help but tense up.
Wei Shicheng groaned and immediately hugged him to comfort him. He ignored the doorbell and turned over to press Tao Wan under his body.
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After washing up in the bathroom, Tao Wan walked out to put on his pants. He complained to Wei Shicheng, "I told you not to get it in there. It's troublesome to clean it up. Seriously."
Wei Shicheng lifted his chin and kissed his slightly pouty lips. Then he went to open the door. He wanted to ask what was going on. He had already told him not to disturb him, but he still rang the doorbell.
Tao Wan put on his pants and walked back into the bathroom. His face was red and hot. He had to rinse it with cold water. Otherwise, he couldn't go out to meet people.
Wei Shicheng went out for a while and came back. Tao Wan looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?"
"A phone call from abroad. It's not a big deal." Wei Shicheng said.
"If you really have something urgent, go ahead. I'll go back after playing chess with Uncle." Tao Wan said.
"It's okay. It's not too late to deal with it tomorrow." Wei Shicheng had to stay for such an important occasion.
Tao Wan could only let him be.
When it was time, Tao Wan and Wei Shicheng walked out of the lounge together and went to the already arranged hall.
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