Cherished in One’s Heart [entertainment circle] - Chapter 01

Chapter 1

The three best states in life: encountering without expectation, understanding without words, and healing without medication.

When Huo Chengyan got off the plane and arrived in Mu city, it was 10 o’clock in the morning.

As soon as she got into the back seat of a taxi, she made a phone call, “Xia Qing.”

“Okay, I know.”

At the end, she said, “Thank you for your trouble. Once I settle down, I will thank you properly.”

After saying these few sentences, she said to the driver in the front seat, “Sir, go to Shengyu Media.”

She rolled down the window, letting the wind come in a bit.

The heat of late summer and early autumn had already subsided, replaced by a hint of coolness.

Huo Chengyan remembered that about a year ago, at this time, she came to the airport alone. The autumn wind blowing on her neck was already an unstoppable chill.

She originally wanted to rest for a while leaning against the seat, but she noticed the occasional glances from the driver. Huo Chengyan also stared at the rear-view mirror without any reservation. The driver said, “Miss, are you a celebrity?”

She smiled faintly, “No.”

“Wow, it’s my first time seeing someone who looks better than a celebrity.”

She just calmly replied, “Thank you.”

After speaking, Huo Chengyan turned her head again, looking tired.

Beautiful …… , Am I?

She has indeed been praised like this many times before.

Huo Chengyan was stunned, and soon the taxi arrived downstairs at Shengyu Media.

Then she asked the staff based on the address and finally found the office where the interview was held

She stood still and knocked on the door, “Knock, knock.”

“Come in.”

Huo Chengyan took off her sunglasses and walked in. The three interviewers were obviously stunned.

Her slightly curly long hair fell casually on her shoulders. With a height of at least 1.7 meters, she was tall and slim. Not to mention her face, with deep eye sockets and a small yet prominent nose, she was a standard beauty.

And her aura, obviously didn’t seem like that of a newcomer.

The interviewer sitting in the middle lowered his head and looked at the documents, asking, “Miss Huo, right?”

“Yes.”

“According to your resume, you have three years of experience as an agent. Can I ask you, why you want to become an actress now?”

She casually replied, “I’m used to supporting others and also want to experience being supported.”

The interviewers clearly did not expect this answer from her, and they were all stunned.

However, the interviewer on the right, who seemed kind, suddenly said sharply, “But you also know… when you suddenly resigned from your previous company a year ago, it caused a lot of trouble. It’s hard for us not to think that your way of doing things is too casual.”

“I’m sorry,” she said earnestly, “It was indeed because of my personal reasons that I caused a lot of trouble for the company. I have reflected on it, and I will definitely not make the same mistake again.”

The interviewer asked again, “May I ask… what was the reason?”

“I’m sorry,” her voice softened, “It’s just my personal matter…”

She brushed aside the stray hair on her forehead and looked up, continuing, “I have worked as a talent agent, so I know better than many actors what should and shouldn’t be done. I believe that acting skills can be honed, and for the company, I can save a lot of unnecessary trouble, killing two birds with one stone, right?”

The interviewers looked at each other with a troubled expression.

To be honest, a year ago, Huo Chengyan brought fame to many people and was well-known in the entertainment industry. It’s certain that she had her methods. However, a year ago, she suddenly resigned and even disappeared, driving everyone in the company crazy.

And Huo Chengyan’s face, if she played the leading role, would be considered too dazzling, and if she played a supporting role, she would clearly overshadow the protagonist.

Not to mention, it’s difficult for actresses with such a dazzling image to stand out now. And she is not that young anymore.

“Miss Huo,” the interviewer expressed apology and said, “We are sorry, considering everything, we feel that you are not suitable for Shengyu Media.”

Then she left the room, ready to leave, but she came face to face with a pair of familiar peach blossom eyes.

“Qi Yu?”

The person who came obviously didn’t expect to meet her and sounded surprised, “Oh, Sister Huo?”

“You actually came back to Mu City?”

A year ago, Qi Yu was still the artist she managed. Because he was particularly attractive and had a good singing voice, she remembered that before she left, Qi Yu already had signs of becoming famous.

“You’ve really become famous,” Huo Chengyan smiled knowingly, “I saw your advertisements everywhere when I came back.”

“Am I embarrass you?” Qi Yu also laughed, “Now, most of the artists under Sheng Entertainment were managed by you.”

Qi Yu calmly looked at her expression and paused. “Does Wen know that you’re back?” Huo Chengyan remained silent.

There was a hint of seriousness in Qi Yu’s tone. “He will find out sooner or later.”

“Don’t tell him,” she paused, “I just don’t want to trouble him as soon as I come back.”

Sometimes, Qi Yu didn’t quite understand women.

Clearly, there was a broad road to take, but she insisted on taking a narrow path. In the end, wouldn’t they all reach the same destination?

But he didn’t say anything, only asking, “This time you’re back, are you planning to make a comeback?”

“Yes,” she nodded, “I want to become an actress.”

“Oh!”

Qi Yu was taken aback. Huo Chengyan lightly patted him on the shoulder and smiled, “It’s been quite a task for me to manage you for so long, right?”

“Do you have any connections? Can you introduce me?”

Qi Yu’s eyes flickered, and he quickly said, “Yes!”

“You’ve got my back!”

So after exchanging WeChat IDs, Qi Yu shook his phone and said, “Wait for my message!”

“Okay.”

After Huo Chengyan left, Qi Yu lowered his head again and unlocked his phone. He typed a few words: Sister Wei, tell Mr. Wen, Sister Huo, Huo Chengyan is back.

Huo Chengyan received the message from Qi Yu that night, informing her that it was settled.

Unfortunately, because he had a scheduled appointment to rush to, it was only Huo Chengyan who arrived at the Huating Hotel in the next day.

The night was dim, and the classical-style hotel was lightly illuminated, giving off a grand and majestic atmosphere. Only the rich and influential people in Mu City were willing to spend money to dine here.

As soon as she entered, the service staff asked Huo Chengyan, “Miss, do you have a reservation?”

Huo Chengyan replied, “Room 302.”

“Alright, please wait.”

Huo Chengyan followed the service staff to the front desk.

The person at the front desk flipped through the pages and asked, “Are you Miss Huo? Are there four people?”

Upon hearing this, Huo Chengyan frowned, “There should be three…”

The staff glanced at the guest list and said, “It seems that one person was added later.”

“In that case,” she responded, “then it should be fine.”

She followed the service staff to the private room and, as she opened the door, she noticed that Qi Jiayan and Zhong Xing were already there.

The future heir of Ding Sheng Media and the CEO of YK.

Apart from the flourishing Sheng Entertainment Media, these two companies were the only ones capable of competing in the entertainment industry.

Huo Chengyan couldn’t help but clench her fists in her heart looking at Qi Jiayan– the famous playboy of Mu City. What was Qi Yu thinking?

And it was Qi Jiayan who was stunned by Huo Chengyan, who pushed open the door.

Her light brown hair was neatly pinned up, with a few strands of fine curls falling on her forehead and temples. She was wearing a white strapless short skirt. She was thin but had a well-proportioned figure, a true beauty.

“Heh…” Zhong Xing chuckled softly, “Qi Jiayan, control your gaze.”

“Cough…” Qi Jiayan then realized his own indiscretion, stood up, and pulled out a seat for her, “Please sit.”

Only then did he sit down across the round table.

“First, let’s see what you want to eat.” Qi Jiayan said as he placed the menu on the table and turned it towards her.

Huo Chengyan took the menu and looked at it, then heard Qi Jiayan continue, “And there’s also Mr. Wen who hasn’t arrived.”

He raised his chin, “Mr. Wen from Sheng Entertainment Media, Wen Siheng, you know him, right?”

Huo Chengyan’s expression remained unchanged, and she tapped her fingertips on the table before softly saying, “Hmm,” and continued flipping through the menu.

Then she heard him say, “This Wen Siheng, don’t listen to what others say about him being a cold and abstinent type.”

“This person is actually quite peculiar.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Huo Chengyan closed the menu with a “snap” and smiled, “I’ve made my selection.”

“Do Mr. Qi and Mr. Zhong need anything else?”

Zhong Xing smiled and said, “No need, we just looked at it.”

So Huo Chengyan called the waiter and ordered the dishes, and then Qi Jiayan continued to say to the waiter, “Add two bottles of wine.”

Qi Jiayan’s gaze returned, and he smiled and asked, “Miss Huo Chengyan, can you drink alcohol?”

Although it was a question, Huo Chengyan knew that she didn’t have the right to refuse.

After all, she came here to ask for a favour.

She also smiled and said, “Of course.”

“Where were we?” Qi Jiayan continued with the previous topic, “Oh yes, Wen Siheng. We have met a few times, and every time we gather, he ignores the beautiful women and pays extra attention to the chubby girls.”

On the side, Zhong Xing finally spoke leisurely, “Are you saying this behind Wen Siheng’s back just because he’s not here?”

“Did I say something wrong?” Qi Jiayan became unhappy with Zhong Xing’s retort, “Last time, we went to the bar together and brought so many well-shaped women for him, but he just drank without even glancing at them.”

He pointed his finger at Zhong Xing and said, “And then he actually started talking to that chubby girl, can you believe it?”

Then Qi Jiayan turned his head, looking at Huo Chengyan with certainty, and asked, “Who would ignore beautiful women and prefer to approach a chubby girl? It’s not something an ordinary person would do, right?”

When it comes to it, the mocking tone in Qi Jiayan’s words can no longer be hidden.

“Mr. Qi,” Huo Chengyan suddenly spoke, word by word, “The sign of a man’s maturity is not determined by his wealth.”

There was an undisguised mockery on her face, “But by his attitude towards women.”

The implicit meaning of her words is that no matter how much money Qi Jiayan has, it is childish and laughable in Huo Chengyan’s eyes.

Naturally, Qi Jiayan was unhappy after hearing this. It was clearly her who needed help, so why would she speak in such a cutting manner?

His gaze instantly turned cold, “Miss Huo, I remember you were the most famous agent in Mu City a year ago, right?”

“No matter what, after being an agent for several years, you should have some connections.”

Qi Jiayan sneered without hiding it, “How did you end up in a situation where you have to come and ask us now?”

This time, Huo Chengyan remained silent.

The atmosphere became tense for a moment.

Fortunately, at that moment, the waiter opened the door and poured drinks for the four of them.

Qi Jiayan raised his glass and smiled maliciously: “Miss Huo.” Huo Chengyan did not refuse either and raised her glass, saying, “For my disrespect, I will punish myself with two glasses.”

As they were talking, they downed two glasses of wine.

Qi Jiayan didn’t expect Huo Chengyan to be so fierce and playfully looked at her gradually reddening face.

“Miss Huo is straightforward.”

Her red lips curved into a smile, “Now, is Mr. Qi satisfied?”

She seemed to be slightly intoxicated, and in Qi Jiayan’s eyes, that smile was indescribably charming.

And at that moment, the door of the private room was opened again.

A man dressed in a dark grey haute couture suit, with a slender figure, exuded elegance and luxury in every inch.

Before Huo Chengyan turned around, Wen Siheng recognized her by her delicate collarbones.

Then she turned around, already in a drunken state, and looked at him with a bright smile, “Heng…”