Chapter 276: Chapter 195: Do I Look Like Soone Who Lacks Won?
Zhang Zhenchao saw Chen Cheng seed to have taken an interest, imdiately perked up, and lowered his voice, mysteriously uttered a na:
“Yu Xinwei.”
Chen Cheng’s brows imperceptibly picked up at the ntion of the na.
Yu Xinwei, the hottest rising starlet currently known for her pure and sweet image, catapulted to fa as fast as a rocket, with a massive fanbase.
He had heard in various news and gossip that female celebs’ popularity isn’t without the support of capital or big shots; however, to his knowledge, Dao Fu Asset Managent hasn’t dabbled in entertainnt investnt.
Chen Cheng picked up his tea cup, took a sip without revealing anything, and asked indifferently,
“Oh? As a celebrity, her inco should be quite high, right? What made her turn to you guys for financial managent?”
Zhang Zhenchao leaned in a bit closer,
“You’re asking the right person. Let tell you, these days, celebrities may look glamorous, but there are big risks behind the scenes. She wants to plan ahead, to ensure she has a fallback.”
“What do you an?” Chen Cheng inquired with interest.
Zhang Zhenchao cleared his throat and began to explain non-stop:
“Think about it, celebrities have high earnings, but their expenses are huge too! All kinds of styling, the team, public relations, all require money, right?”
“And this job isn’t easy; it’s fiercely competitive with rapid turnover. Who knows when you’ll be out of fashion? So, while she’s popular now, it’s wise to save up.”
“So, Yu Xinwei wants to find a reliable organization to manage her money well, so that even if she quits being a celebrity in the future, she can live without worries.”
Zhang Zhenchao continued, “The main thing is…”
“What is it?”
“In the first half of the year, she lost a bet and now owes a huge debt. For the past six months, she’s been working non-stop on variety shows and filming, spinning like a top without rest.” Zhang Zhenchao highlighted the key point.
The phrase “lost a bet” subtly tightened Chen Cheng’s eyes.
He was well aware of the gamble agreents in the entertainnt industry.
On the surface, it’s capital aiding celebrities in swiftly climbing the ladder of success, but in reality, it’s a double-edged sword. If they don’t et the agreed performance, celebrities face crippling debts, at worst bankrupting or falling from grace, even to the point of tarnishing their reputation.
In the current state of things, the number of people who successfully won such bets can be counted on one hand.
“This Yu Xinwei looks naive, but I didn’t expect her to have guts, daring to sign a bet agreent?” Chen Cheng said neutrally, showing neither joy nor anger.
Zhang Zhenchao explained, “You can’t bla her; the competition in the entertainnt industry is too fierce. There’s a constant influx of newcors; climbing the ranks relies on not just talent and luck, but also capital support.”
“The company she signed with initially has a powerful background and decent resources, but the condition was to sign a bet agreent, to exchange future earnings for current resources. She probably didn’t foresee her failure.”
“How much does she owe now?” Chen Cheng asked.
Zhang Zhenchao held up five fingers.
Chen Cheng guessed, “Five hundred million?”
Zhang Zhenchao nodded, “That’s right, so she’s desperate to make money now to fill that hole!”
He paused there, seemingly hesitant to continue.
However, seeing that Chen Cheng didn’t exhibit an expression of disgust, he went on:
“I’ve asked around; Yu Xinwei’s schedule has recently cleared a bit, and she really wants to get to know Mr. Chen.”
Chen Cheng’s hand holding the teacup paused, and his lips curled into a playful smile, “Lao Zhang, where did you hear this news? How co I wasn’t aware I was so famous?”
Seeing that Chen Cheng didn’t outright refuse, Zhang Zhenchao’s heart flickered with hope, he hurriedly said,
“Mr. Chen, don’t joke with ! Your na is eminent! Just give the word, and I assure you, I can bring her to you tomorrow!”
Knock, knock, knock.
A knocking sound ca, and after the waiter opened the door, Wen Shulin appeared at the entrance.
Her presence at the table startled Tong Jialu.
The elegant queenly deanor was fully embodied by Wen Shulin.
She was wearing a long black dress today, highlighting her exquisite figure, with her fair skin even more striking against the black dress.
Her delicate makeup complented by fiery red lips, exuded a strong presence.
In front of her, Tong Jialu’s Chanel style was utterly eclipsed.
Chen Cheng was also surprised; he hadn’t expected Wen Shulin to co, but from Zhang Zhenchao’s eager greeting, he knew who the recent phone call was made to.
“Chairman Wen! You finally ca, please, co in! Co in!”
Wen Shulin nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over those present, and finally settling on Tong Jialu.
Seeing her there, CGG’s Chairman Wen also began to speculate about Chen Cheng’s intentions.
Tong Jialu was seated to the right of Chen Cheng, and naturally, she couldn’t sit still now that Wen Shulin had arrived.
She quickly stood up, her face squeezing out an awkward yet polite smile: “Chairman Wen.”
Wen Shulin humd a response, looking past her towards Chen Cheng, “Mr. Chen, such a busy man. It seems we haven’t t for so ti.”
Chen Cheng, hearing Wen Shulin’s words, smiled, “Really? Didn’t we just et?”
He grasped Wen Shulin’s hand that was reaching out to him and teasingly scratched the palm.
Wen Shulin’s eyes revealed a unique reproach towards Chen Cheng, she quietly withdrew her hand, looked at him with a half-smiling expression, and said,
“Mr. Chen, your mory doesn’t serve you well; it seems we insignificant people have been forgotten by soone as important as you.”
Chen Cheng certainly detected the dissatisfaction in Wen Shulin’s tone, he smiled lightly and said, “Chairman Wen jokes. How could I ever forget Chairman Wen?”
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