She knew that Pei Ziheng really did not like bringing people to social gatherings .
In the past two years, he had many female companions, but none of them could ever accompany him to big occasions . With his status, he actually needed someone to accompany him for many activities . In her past life, she was only his underground lover and could never see the light . She rarely accompanied him, but she was also jealous and refused to let him bring others . Thus, he became known as the business tycoon and head of Imperial Entertainment who brought his secretary to events the most .
His secretary was a lesbian, so Xia Ling was very relieved .
Soon, Xia Ling watched video interviews and fashion magazine interviews with Wang Jingwan who walked about her prospective fiancé . Wang Jingwan smiled as she said, “I've liked him for a long time . At the very start, I only saw him a few times on several occasions . People change their female partners like changing clothes, but he had a lot of self-control; it made me feel at ease . ”
At that time, Xia Ling felt like she had dug her own grave .
She felt a little dejected thinking about the past .
Jin Yifei observed her expression and said, “What's wrong? Feeling unhappy?” He teased her . “How can you not be satisfied after Pei Ziheng brought you in? Xiao Ling, you should be glad . Do you know how most female celebrities get in here?”
He lowered his chin and pointed at somewhere nearby .
She followed his gaze . Under the stars, on the deck next to the dazzling champagne tower, a fat man had his hand around a woman with a graceful figure and was freely touching her .
That woman looked somewhat familiar . It was…
“The lead actress of 'The Thirteenth Letter . '” Jin Yifei said . “Her acting is good, but unfortunately, she did not have a strong background and could not become famous . She could only spend a lot of money finding a middleman to come here to find a backing and try her luck . ”
Xia Ling looked away and said lightly, “That's a path that she chose for herself . ” In this aspect, she was not very sympathetic . Everyone had to pay the price for their own desires, just like what she did to keep her baby . She had no choice but to marry Pei Ziheng . From many angles, it was about the same as selling her body .
However, Jin Yifei said, “Do you think she wants to be like this? Her acting is so good, but five to six years after her debut, she's still unknown . Do you know what remaining in this industry as an unknown newbie entails?”
Before she could respond, he had already continued on . “This is still not the most frightening part . The scariest thing is that you're pretty but not famous and lack a good background . You can only have the fate of never-ending harassment . Xiao Ling, do you think that she has not persevered? That year when she just debuted, she was as clean and wilful as you . ”
Jin Yifei looked at her and smiled . “At that time, I wanted to date her, but she sternly refused me . Of course, due to that, she did not get a role in my film . Oh yes, that film was called 'Glass Blade . ' It was one that had amazing box office sales and won many awards . ”
Xia Ling glanced at him . “How can you say that with no shame? It seems that you're also one of the perpetrators . ”
Jin Yifei snorted . “A perpetrator? Hahaha, life is short, and it's reasonable to have temporary happiness . Xiao Ling, oh Xiao Ling . Who do you think I am? A savior who can save the entertainment industry by myself? You see, even if she did not follow me at the start, she's following someone else now . ”
Xia Ling knew since a long time ago that this industry had a dark side to it, but she had not experienced it herself . She also had not seen “The Thirteenth Letter,” but as she had worked with Jin Yifei before, she understood his eye for talent and standard . If he said that the female actress' acting was not bad, she was definitely outstanding .
“Even if she wasn't willing to give in to you, why can't you at least give her a chance? I thought you would consider the actor's abilities when selecting roles . ”
Jin Yifei smiled again . “Of course, I considered their abilities . If not, how could I film such reputable movies with outstanding box office sales? However, Xiao Ling, you should know . ” He turned around . “Many people work hard in this world . There are also people who work hard and are willing to abide by the unspoken rules . Why should I not use them and use her?”
“But you used me then…”
“At that time, it was an emergency . We really could not find anyone else . ” He carelessly waved his hand and said, “Besides, I can't afford to offend Big Boss Li . Look, you also have a backing . If it weren't for Big Boss Li, even though I let you have the role, I would definitely have made your life difficult . Understand?”
Xia Ling was a little stunned after listening to him . It turned out that the perspective of an insider was this complicated .
Not far away, that female celebrity was still flirting with the fat man . She looked very focused as she fed the man wine until he was intoxicated and drunk like a girl who was hopelessly in love .
Jin Yifei casually praised her acting skills and even commented . “She's really putting in a lot of effort . This performance, oh, is like a movie queen's . If she had given in to me, do you think she would have ended up like this, having to serve an old man?”
Looking at the pair, Xia Ling only felt a little stuffy . She turned her head and called for a waiter holding a tray to ask for a cocktail . Jin Yifei was very enthusiastic . “I also want one!” He lifted his hand and was about to take a glass .
Xia Ling slightly bent her body, moved her hand that was holding the glass, and avoided him a little .
Suddenly, he noticed her wrist . “Hey?” Before she could react, he had already taken the cocktail glass in her hand and returned it to the waiter . “Your bracelet…”
Xia Ling looked down and saw the bracelet around her wrist . It was the one that Pei Ziheng gave her a few days ago — Eighteen brilliant and colorful diamonds that were inlaid into gorgeous irises . She did not want to wear it as it was too flashy, but Pei Ziheng insisted on it . He said that if someone ignorant provoked her, he would remember his place after looking at her bracelet .
Xia Ling said that there would not be any ignorant people because everyone knew that she was pregnant with his child .
However, Pei Ziheng insisted . He was not confident that the big bosses of the commercial world would recognize a small female star . If they did not realize that she was his woman, they would be trouble . However, he was completely confident that no matter how ignorant they were, they would not mistake an expensive and rare diamond bracelet .
They would then know that she was very distinguished and favored .
Xia Ling was unsure about the value of this bracelet, but it was very remarkable at first glance . Sure enough, Jin Yifei's expression changed slightly . “Such an exquisite purple diamond of more than five carats, and with a set of blue diamonds with this design and cut… Xiao Ling, your bracelet is probably worth more than two hundred million dollars . ”
Her heart instantly skipped a beat . She knew it was expensive, but she did not think it was that expensive . She lifted her wrist to take a closer look at the bracelet . Doubtfully, she asked Jin Yifei, “Are you joking?”
“Hmph, do you not trust my opinion?” Jin Yifei looked at her disdainfully . “Do you how much such a large and pure purple-red diamond is worth in the world? Well, I also don't know . Something like this is so priceless that there is no guarantee that you can get one even if you have the money . ”
Chapter end
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