"An overseas inspection trip?" Li Wanting's eyes glowed with excitent, igniting a fla that montarily dazzled Suming. She blurted out, "Is it to the Disney Company's inspection group?"
"Yes," Suming chuckled and nodded affirmatively. He thought to himself that a little vixen was still a little vixen after all, not quite on the verge of mastering the Daylight Ascension Demon Skill. After all, she was just a college student with limited sches. The sudden prospect of a pie falling from the sky right onto her head, and one she had longed for no less, had clearly made Li Wanting a tad too impatient, giving away her constant thoughts by speaking out so directly.
However, on second thought, what if the vixen was doing it on purpose? To give him the illusion that she was still very innocent?
It was hard to say, really hard to say.
Li Wanting seed to realize that her words had betrayed an excessive eagerness, so she quickly said, "I heard about the inspection group and was about to ask Mr. Cai to register, but then I thought since I'm not part of Taoyuan Film Industry, I don't even have the qualification to register, so I didn't go."
"That's true. If you had tried to register, Mr. Cai would have certainly rejected you, and even if you reported it to , it wouldn't pass." Suming nodded. If Li Wanting, counting on her status as a student from the acting school and her pretty face, and having spoken to him a few tis in private, thoughtlessly went to Cai Liming to sign up, it definitely wouldn't end well.
With such a tight quota, Cai Liming surely wouldn't cut the quota of his own company's personnel for an outsider. If he did that, Suming might even suspect that there was sothing fishy going on between Cai Liming and Li Wanting.
Li Wanting had strong social skills, which was an asset, and when being away from ho, Suming hoped to have soone on the team who could not only handle things well with the Disney Company but also diate relationships among the mbers of the inspection team, making everything harmonious. Soone like a house manager or a team leader and Cai Liming's work assistant.
After several encounters, Suming felt that Li Wanting was very suitable for the role.
But that was not to say she was indispensable; there were many capable people.
If she were to be rejected by Cai Liming, for the sake of maintaining his authority and considering the feelings of the other film crew mbers, Suming couldn't possibly add her back to the group.
"So, you're asking to go now?" Li Wanting was taken aback.
"Of course, it won't be for free," Suming said offhandedly.
"Hmm?" Li Wanting was slightly startled, unintentionally revealing a hint of seductiveness in her eyes, looking at Suming expectantly, waiting for him to continue.
"Ahem, what I an is, the company can't possibly spend a fortune to train talent, only to end up benefiting other companies, right? Moreover, you're not an employee, others might object. To join the inspection team, you must sign a contract first and join Taoyuan Film and Television Company after graduation," Suming explained.
"Oh..." Li Wanting elongated the sound, which, intentionally or not, seed to carry a deep aning. She blinked at Suming, pouted, and said, "I still have one more year before graduation, you should give so ti to think it over..."
"Of course, choosing a job is your freedom. But, the opportunity for this inspection trip needs to be reported to the Disney side within three days, I have many matters to handle, and I'll make the final decision this afternoon."
Suming's tone softened slightly. Coquetry might be every woman's privilege, but in the workplace, presumptuousness took on a different nature altogether, especially since there was no 'favoritism' yet, and to start acting spoiled, if she succeeded this ti, would she not misunderstand that such 'favoritism' existed?
As Suming's attitude shifted slightly, Li Wanting's own deanor imdiately changed as well; she reined in the girl's various expressions and said earnestly, "Mr. Su, I've made up my mind. I'll go to the company to sign the contract today."
"Good. However, there is one thing you should think through clearly."
Suming gestured towards the nearby filming site, where the female lead, AB, was resting off to the side, surrounded by several assistants like stars around the moon, serving tea, pouring water, wiping sweat, and touching up makeup. Not far from them, several female students from the acting school boldly approached, hoping for an autograph.
"This inspection trip primarily aims to cultivate filmmaking production, filming, distribution, and other behind-the-scenes work, not to train actors. You co from an acting school and have a performance background. If you join this inspection team, the company will definitely plan for you to work behind the scenes in the future. You might never have the chance to be in the lilight like her, nor will you be a household na. Most people outside the industry might not even know you exist."
Which young girl doesn't want to beco a big star? To be worshipped as a national goddess, the princess in the hearts of fans? Suming felt it was necessary to give Li Wanting a heads-up in advance. With her appearance and ability, she might very well make a na for herself in the film and television industry soday. But once she chose to work behind the scenes, she would basically be cut off from these opportunities.
"Even if the film industry is tough, you art school students have a certain bond with my company. In the future, when my company makes films, provided the conditions are right, supporting you all won't be a difficult matter," Suming spoke as if discussing sothing very matter-of-fact.
Li Wanting felt a slight stir in her heart.
What exactly did the boss an by saying this?
The first possibility was precisely what it sounded like, a warning, or perhaps a subtle indication that he was willing to ntor her as an actress, giving her a chance to be on cara;
But there was another possibility; the boss was testing her. Many people were dying for this opportunity, and he wanted to see if she was genuinely interested in pursuing a career behind the scenes. If she beca indecisive after hearing his words, it would reveal that she might not be suitable for the inspection team.
In an instant, several thoughts flashed through Li Wanting's mind.
Just as Suming said, if she simply followed the company's arrangents and acted as a pretty vase here, she would eventually get her chance to be on cara; on the other hand, if she went with the inspection group, and then wanted to focus on acting later, it would be like wasting the opportunity the company had given her. The company wouldn't invest in training soone for nothing. If the CEO personally made an exception for you to join the inspection group and you were trained, only to turn around and quit, it would lead to unpleasantness later. You'd lose even that slight bond and wouldn't be able to beco an actress, let alone work behind the scenes.
Seeing Li Wanting's hesitation, Suming expected it and didn't rush her. He checked his watch and said, "I'll head back first. Think it over and give a call before six thirty tonight."
Just as he was about to leave, Li Wanting suddenly said, "Mr. Su, I've made up my mind. I'll go on the overseas inspection trip."
"Oh? You've co to that decision so quickly?" Suming smiled.
"Being an actress... isn't actually all that glamorous..."
Li Wanting raised her hand, brushed a strand of hair from her forehead to behind her ear, and looked distantly at AB, who was drinking water. She spoke in an indifferent tone, "I knew when I was in the art school that the entertainnt industry has its hierarchies. Actors, who may seem glamorous to outsiders, actually have the lowest status in the circle, like a pyramid. The actors are at the bottom, the behind-the-scenes talent like directors, producers, and executive producers are in the middle, and the real big players who control the winds of the entertainnt world are investors and producers like you, Mr. Su. I wanted to be a star before because I had no other opportunities, but now you've given one."
She turned to look at Suming and said, "I think, I may never reach the very top, but since I'm putting in the effort anyway, why should I set my life's goals at the very bottom?"
Suming smiled, "So what were you hesitating about just now?"
Li Wanting gave a wry smile, showing again the unique vulnerability of a young woman, and pouted as she said, "Reason is reason, and emotion is emotion. I'm a girl, after all. Which girl wouldn't want to be the center of attention under the spotlight? It's just that before, I didn't have a choice, and now that I have an opportunity, I can only choose one, so of course, I choose the better option."
"It's like choosing between a charming playboy and a less handso husband who will treat you well for life. Of course, you'd choose the latter, but there's still so regret, right?" Suming asked.
"Exactly. If I could et a man who is handso, treats well, and is wealthy, that would be the best. But in reality, where can you find such a man?" Li Wanting looked playfully at Suming and said, "Even if there is one, he wouldn't be for ."
Suming pretended not to see and to misunderstand, thinking to himself that if Nangong Yan were here, you'd be done for!
Seducing devil!
He coughed, continuing to play it cool, "You're very wise. I'm sure you'll one day be grateful for your choice today."
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