After the divorce, I started to transfer

Chen Feng had anticipated that Zhang Yuxi didn't want to break up, and it was not surprising at all.

This reminded him of Yang Wenqi. She hadn't actually intended to break up with him at first, but Wu Mengting kept pressuring her, and she had no choice but to gradually drift away from him.

Later, she switched to Qitian Media, believing that she had climbed to a higher tree and could rest easy from then on, no longer needing Chen Feng's protection and support.

However, reality soon gave her a resounding slap in the face. The main reason Qitian Media was willing to accept her was not because of her outstanding appearance or so-called superb acting skills, but purely out of respect and personal favor for Chen Feng.

When she finally realized this, she took the initiative to come back to him, willingly accepting Chen Feng's return.

Meanwhile, after Chen Feng spoke with Han Xiaoshuang, Yang Wenqi indeed got the coveted opportunity to star in the movie the two had just mentioned, playing the second female lead.

Even Yang Wenqi, who has relatively little experience in the entertainment industry, can understand this principle, so it goes without saying that Zhang Yuxi, a seasoned veteran who has been in the industry for many years, can understand it even better.

Before this, Zhang Yuxi had thought that Chen Feng would completely side with Wu Mengting, not only ruthlessly kicking her out of the company but also severing all ties with her. Thinking about this, she naturally felt very sad. After all, they had been together for over a year, and she had felt happy and content during those days with Chen Feng.

Moreover, with the strong support of Chen Feng's company, her acting career was able to reach new heights, successfully joining the ranks of top-tier actresses. She was deeply grateful for this recognition, and over time, she inevitably developed genuine feelings for him.

She was truly unwilling and extremely reluctant to separate from Chen Feng so decisively and completely.

Therefore, whether out of personal feelings or from the perspective of future prospects and career development, she urgently needs Chen Feng to continue to be her major financial backer and protector.

Chen Feng was well aware of her deliberate, tea-tinged coquettishness and could see right through it.

However, he wasn't offended by it. After all, Zhang Yuxi rarely showed this side of herself, and when she did, it softened her shrewdness and added a touch of girlish naiveté, making her seem exceptionally genuine.

"I don't want to be separated from you either," Chen Feng slowly said, revealing his true feelings. Zhang Yuxi was beautiful and had a great figure and appearance, plus the added advantage of her celebrity status. Most importantly, she never made excessive demands on him, especially when it came to money.

For more than a year, she has been playing the role of his mistress quietly and discreetly, never showing off or acting ostentatiously in public. It can be said that she is a very smart woman who saves a lot of trouble.

Looking back, the two had been together for over a year, and Chen Feng really hadn't spent much money on her; those few small expenses were almost negligible.

Although this was the original agreement—Chen Feng only needed to provide her with film and television resources, and he had indeed kept his word—now that Zhang Yuxi was about to leave his company, this agreement seemed to have come to an end, and Chen Feng still felt a little guilty.

"So what are your thoughts?" Zhang Yuxi's voice carried a hint of nervousness and trembling.

She needed Chen Feng to give a completely affirmative answer regarding their future relationship, not an ambiguous one.

Chen Feng stated clearly this time, "As long as you don't want to break up with me, I won't. But you should know that I can't give you a complete love and family. If you fall for another man in the future, you should tell me in advance, and I promise I will let go and wish you well. I also promise that if you encounter any difficulties in the future, I will still help you to the best of my ability. You can rest assured about that."

Chen Feng's words were both sincere and warm, which Zhang Yuxi clearly felt, and her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, relaxed considerably.

Zhang Yuxi smiled bitterly, "Having met such an outstanding man like you, how could I possibly be interested in other men in the future?"

Although her words had a slightly coquettish tone, they were truly what she felt at that moment.

She was so beautiful, and especially after her resurgence in popularity over the past year, she naturally had a constant stream of suitors. Among them were some young talents who were considered outstanding individuals in the eyes of the world, or wealthy young men from prominent families. But when you compare them all with Chen Feng, none of them can compare.

She considered herself to have tasted the finest delicacies, so why would she go back to eating bland, tasteless soup? Wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

Chen Feng sensed the sincerity in her words and couldn't help but feel a little smug. He smiled and said, "I know I'm very outstanding now, but I'm too promiscuous. I'm definitely not a good match for you. When you want to get married and have children in the future, I won't be a good choice for you."

Some things must be made clear in advance: at least for now, Zhang Yuxi is not among the women he is considering having children with.

Although the last statement was an undeniable fact, Zhang Yuxi still felt a little uncomfortable hearing it and couldn't help but argue, "I'm currently in the prime of my career and haven't even considered marriage and children. Just like Yang Ziying, she's over thirty and still hasn't gotten married or had children, right? I'm the same as her, a career-oriented woman. Everything is about my career, and I won't consider marriage and children until I'm at least in my late thirties."

Chen Feng thought to himself, Yang Ziying doesn't not want to get married and have children, she just hasn't met the right person. Now that she has, even if it's not for marriage, she's willing to have a child for me.

“You’re still young, so it’s natural for you to say that. When you’re almost thirty, you might think differently. I don’t object to you continuing to work with me, but I’m afraid it will be unfair to you. After you leave the company, you probably won’t stay in Xiuzhou to develop your career. It will be much harder for us to see each other again than it is now. Can you tolerate a situation where you can’t see me more than a few times a year?”

Chen Feng was already very experienced in this kind of thing, so these issues had to be laid out clearly beforehand. This was not only to let her make her own choice, but also a test of her character.

“In the past few months, haven’t we only seen each other a few times? At most two or three times a month, sometimes not even once a month. My schedule is full, and I’m focused on building my career, so I don’t have much energy to think about my love life. I think the situation will probably be the same for the next few years. So, I think it won’t make much difference whether I sign with a company in Xiuzhou or another city in the future.”

That being said, given the current situation, Zhang Yuxi could only say this, both to persuade Chen Feng and to comfort herself.

In fact, she was well aware that if her future contracted company was not in Xiuzhou, but in the distant capital, then the number of times she could meet Chen Feng would inevitably decrease drastically.

Just like today, as soon as she got home, she called Chen Feng, and he appeared in front of her in less than half an hour.

If this convenience were in Beijing or any other city, how could it possibly be achieved?
Chen Feng understood this principle, of course, but he didn't argue with her. He simply asked calmly, "Are you really sure that even if you leave Fengmang Films in the future, you'll still follow me?"

"Yes, I've thought it all through." Zhang Yuxi answered immediately without the slightest hesitation, her tone unusually serious.

"Ok."

Chen Feng felt somewhat gratified, as this undoubtedly proved his charm once again.

Of course, this "charm" might need to be put in quotes. He knew very well that Zhang Yuxi was mainly reluctant to give up the sense of security he could provide and the resources he controlled.

However, Zhang Yuxi was, after all, a woman he had genuinely loved. Since she was willing to continue following him wholeheartedly, he naturally had no reason to refuse. It was just foreseeable that once she officially left Fengmang Films, the number of times the two could meet in secret would only become more sparse.

"So you're agreeing? I can really... continue following you?"

Zhang Yuxi followed up immediately with more questions, like a student awaiting a final verdict.

Chen Feng chuckled and said, "Of course, if a stunningly beautiful woman like you is willing to continue following me, wouldn't I be a fool to refuse?"

Zhang Yuxi couldn't help but ask again, "Then what about President Wu... how are you going to talk to her?"

Chen Feng said dismissively, "Just try not to let her know. Besides, once you leave Fengmang, she won't be able to control you anymore."

"So you didn't agree to break up with me before?"

Chen Feng thought about it carefully and realized that he hadn't given her a definite answer, so he said, "I didn't explicitly promise her that I would break up with you, I only promised to let you terminate your contract with the company and leave. After all, if you stay in the company, your situation will be awkward, and you won't get any good resources anymore."

"Then why is she in such a hurry to force me to leave? I won't be seeing her often." Zhang Yuxi's tone was filled with confusion and suppressed anger.

Chen Feng guessed, "She probably feels that she was the one who made you famous, so she considers you her benefactor, but you... to her, this is tantamount to a betrayal, making her feel that you are somewhat ungrateful. That's why she can't tolerate you."

Zhang Yuxi immediately protested loudly, "How did I betray her? I was already with you before I even joined Fengmang!"

Chen Feng chuckled, "And what happened after you joined Fengmang?" Zhang Yuxi was momentarily speechless, "...Well, you can't entirely blame me. You're the boss, and I'm your artist. What could I do?"

Chen Feng thought to himself, "I never forced you. Now you're making it sound like I'm an innocent victim."

Chen Feng didn't want to argue with her about these things, so he said, "Alright, there's no point in talking about this now. Mengting is determined to make you leave. If you stay in Xiuzhou, she will definitely try to suppress you. So, I suggest you consider big companies in Beijing or Shanghai. You can take your time to choose with Sister Hua. Once you've made your choice, I can put in a good word for you."

"Are you really... leaving Xiuzhou? I just bought a house."

Zhang Yuxi had lived in Xiuzhou for three or four years and had just acquired her own large apartment, so she was indeed reluctant to leave.

"Is that house really for you to live in? Do you think you'll still be comfortable living there once your second uncle's family moves in? Besides, apart from Fengmang Film and Television, no other company in Xiuzhou can compare to us. If you're looking for a new company, you must find one with similar or even better strength than Fengmang. Therefore, top companies in Shanghai and Beijing should be your first choice."

"alright, I got it."

Zhang Yuxi, of course, understood this simple truth. Local entertainment companies in Xiuzhou were indeed far inferior to Fengmang Film & Television, especially in terms of television drama resources, where they were simply incomparable.

As for film resources, the vast majority are concentrated in Beijing. In fact, the same is true for top-tier television drama resources.

It seems that entertainment companies in Beijing are her ideal next destination.

If she wants to take her career to the next level, she must aim higher, not stagnate, and certainly not go downhill.

"How about this, I suggest you choose a strong company in Beijing. I happen to have some connections there, so I can definitely take care of you. Once you're settled in, I'll buy you a house to live in."

Zhang Yuxi's eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately confirmed, "You want to help me buy a house in Beijing?"

“Of course.” Chen Feng’s tone remained calm and composed. He then added, “However, this house is not being bought and given to you directly. It’s being bought first so you can live here for free. Of course, if you behave well in the future, or if you plan to get married, I will give this house to you as part of your dowry.”

Although this answer wasn't the one she had been hoping for, she was still deeply moved by Chen Feng's solemn assurance, and her eyes welled up with tears again.

She couldn't help but ask, "What if I plan to get married next year? Will you give me this house as part of my dowry?"

Chen Feng said generously, "As long as you really meet a man who truly loves you and is reliable enough, I will definitely give you this house as your dowry and marry you off in a grand and glorious way."

Chen Feng's answer was clearly not what she wanted. Zhang Yuxi pouted, saying with a hint of coquettishness and dissatisfaction, "Then this house can't be too shabby. I want to live in a big house."

Chen Feng laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely buy you a big house that will make you happy. You can choose the house yourself; anything under 50 million is fine."

"Under 50 million? Are you serious?" Zhang Yuxi's voice rose involuntarily, filled with disbelief.

Chen Feng said with certainty, "Of course, when have I ever boasted to you?"

Today's events, no matter how you look at it, were somewhat unfair and unethical to Zhang Yuxi. Therefore, Chen Feng had already devised a compensation plan. However, this plan had a prerequisite: Zhang Yuxi had to pass his test.

If Zhang Yuxi had started making a scene and acting unreasonably from the beginning, she definitely wouldn't have passed the test, let alone received this generous compensation.

For Chen Feng, money is now just a cold number; with his current abilities, making money is far too easy.

Buying a 50 million yuan house and giving it to Zhang Yuxi is not an option for the time being. It's not that he's unwilling to part with it, but rather that everything should be done in moderation. Doing so would be unfair to the other women.

But Zhang Yuxi is a celebrity after all; she has the means to command that price. This is both a form of compensation for her and a way to maintain a dignified ending to their relationship in the future. Chen Feng estimates that this will happen at least two or three years from now.

"Then I'll take it seriously. I'll go online later and check what kind of villas are good in Beijing."

"You should find a new company with Sister Hua first."

"Yes, I will choose carefully with Sister Hua. You will definitely have to give me your opinion."

"it is good."

……

After chatting about other things for a while, the call ended with Zhang Yuxi sounding reluctant to part.

Opening the WeChat chat window, I saw a message from Wu Mengting: 【What did she say?】

Chen Feng quickly typed in reply: [Agreed]

Wu Mengting quickly sent a smiley face emoji, but Chen Feng put down his phone and ignored it.

Let Wu Mengting be smug for a while. That's fine too, as it slightly breaks the subtle stalemate between the two of them.

Ultimately, Chen Feng couldn't bear to part with Wu Mengting.

She was the first woman he got together with purely out of love after his divorce, not for money, but for feelings.

This alone clearly distinguishes her from most of the other women around her.

Moreover, even after learning that he had a terminal illness, she remained devoted to him and showed him great understanding and support.

Needless to say, it is under her leadership that Fengmang Films has flourished and prospered.

Even though he no longer cares much about the company's profits and losses, Wu Mengting's excellence and her strong support for his career are unmatched by any other woman.

Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, Chen Feng would never let her leave.

……

The next day, after their morning run, Xiao Panpan brought up her father's invitation to dinner again, emphasizing, "My dad said he won't talk to you about me and you. He just wants to ask you about something and verify it."

Chen Feng frowned slightly and said, "Can't you just tell me? Or you can just call me directly."

Xiao Panpan held his hand and said coquettishly, "Don't be like this. He's still my father. Judging from his expression, he really has something important to talk to you about. I asked him, but he won't tell me. He said he can't tell me for the time being."

Seeing that she said that, and that her father, Xiao Jinhan, was still acting mysteriously, Chen Feng finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, then let's have lunch together at noon."

"That's great!" Xiao Panpan clapped her hands happily, almost hugging and kissing him, but thankfully she knew better and held back. After all, there were a few elderly people exercising not far away, and it wouldn't be appropriate for them to see her like that. (End of Chapter)