After the divorce, I started to transfer

When he got home, both women were already resting. Chen Feng didn't disturb them and went into his room to take a shower.

After taking a shower and coming out of the bathroom, he picked up his phone and checked a few unread messages, including one from Zhang Yuxi.

I have successfully signed with Maiteng Interactive Entertainment. Thank you for your continued support. I will always remember your kindness and cherish it in my heart.

The message was sent about twenty minutes ago, carrying a hint of farewell. This made Chen Feng feel a pang of emotion; hadn't they said on the phone they wouldn't break up? How long had it been?
Although he couldn't say he loved Zhang Yuxi, even raising a pet for so long would surely have created feelings, let alone a person.

Moreover, Zhang Yuxi had always been well-behaved, never aspiring to rise in rank, knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and never making unreasonable demands. She was always very gentle, kind, and understanding when interacting with Chen Feng.

Overall, Zhang Yuxi is easygoing and doesn't cause trouble, so she can be considered his "confidante".

He wanted to break up with her on the phone before, mainly because he felt that she had tricked him, and secondarily because she had found someone else and they wouldn't have many opportunities to see each other in the future, so he didn't need to get entangled with her anymore.

But now, receiving Zhang Yuxi's seemingly breakup message, he felt a little lost.

Ultimately, Chen Feng still harbored some lust for her body. Since he could no longer share intimate moments with her, a sense of loss was inevitable.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Feng replied to her: "Wishing you a bright future and great success."

After sending the message, Chen Feng put down his phone and prepared to go to sleep.

He'll go to bed early and get up early; it won't rain tomorrow morning, so he's going for a morning run.

Just as I lay down, Zhang Yuxi sent me a video call.

After a slight hesitation, Chen Feng still chose to answer the call.

Zhang Yuxi's delicate face quickly appeared on the phone screen. This time she wasn't wearing a face mask and was dressed in pajamas, clearly intending to go to sleep.

"Boss, you're not angry, are you?" Zhang Yuxi asked cautiously.

Chen Feng laughed and said, "Why would I be angry? Also, don't call me boss anymore."

Zhang Yuxi breathed a sigh of relief; the speed at which she signed with a new agency was truly astounding. She had just terminated her contract with Fengmang Film & Television that morning, then immediately flew to Shenzhen, and by the afternoon she had signed with Maiteng Entertainment.

Zhang Yuxi explained, "I'm glad you're not angry. I was in such a hurry to sign with Maiteng Interactive Entertainment because I was afraid things might change if I waited too long. After all, the 20 million yuan signing bonus they offered was quite generous."

Chen Feng casually asked, "How many years did you sign with them?"

Zhang Yuxi said, "Five years."

"How much is the penalty for breach of contract?" Chen Feng continued to ask.

"The other party initially demanded a penalty of 1.2 million yuan for breach of contract, but we eventually negotiated it down to 8000 million yuan."

"good."

"Yes, I also think the terms are good. The other party is really sincere and has a lot of strength. After signing the contract, they immediately transferred the 20 million signing bonus to me."

"That's good." Chen Feng nodded. "They've spent so much money to sign you, they'll definitely push you hard. So, you don't need to worry about not having resources in the future. Try to solidify your position as a top-tier player this year."

"Thank you for your kind words. It's all thanks to your consideration. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to afford the 50 million penalty for breach of contract."

"You don't need to be so polite. You were forced to leave anyway, so why would I ask you for breach of contract fees? So, don't feel embarrassed or guilty towards me. It's good that we part amicably and can still be friends when we meet again."

Zhang Yuxi suddenly lowered her voice and said tenderly, "I told you, I don't want to break up with you... So, can we be like before?"

Chen Feng was taken aback, thinking to himself, "Then what about that message you sent before?"

Chen Feng shook his head and said, "You've already signed with Maiteng Interactive Entertainment. If you're still bothering me, I don't care, but you might actually be at a disadvantage."

Zhang Yuxi quickly replied, "No, I don't feel like I'm at a disadvantage."

Chen Feng continued to shake his head and said, "You need to understand that Mengting has always been in charge of Fengmang Film and Television. Now that you've signed with another company, she can't work with you anymore, and there's nothing I can do about it. You can no longer get any resources from Fengmang Film and Television. Besides, you're rich now, with a signing fee of 20 million, plus other income, you're definitely a wealthy woman. So, I can't keep my promise to you and buy you a villa to live in."

Zhang Yuxi was only slightly taken aback before saying, "It's okay, I do have money now. I plan to buy a house in Shenzhen myself, so I don't need you to buy it for me. I also know that I won't be able to get the resources from Fengmang Film and Television again in the future. So, you don't need to feel awkward."

Chen Feng asked in surprise, "Then why are you still with me? What are you after?"

Zhang Yuxi laughed and said, "I'm after you as a person."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng immediately smiled; it was undoubtedly the best praise and compliment for a man.

"Alright, since a beautiful woman like you doesn't feel like she's at a disadvantage, why should a grown man like me be coy? If you want to continue being my lover, then let's continue."

Zhang Yuxi was overjoyed, her face beaming with smiles. She said happily, "I thought you didn't want me anymore. Thank goodness you can still accept me."

Chen Feng immediately thought of her possible scheming against him before, and asked directly, "When your agent caused a scene at the company, was it because she wanted you to terminate your contract with the company as soon as possible and then sign with Maiteng Interactive Entertainment?"

Zhang Yuxi's face stiffened instantly. After a slight hesitation, she nodded with a wry smile and said, "Yes, that's what she planned. But I really didn't know beforehand. She made the decision on her own and only told me afterwards. However, she did it for my own good, so I can't say anything to her."

"So when you found out afterwards, why didn't you contact me immediately and let me know?" Chen Feng continued to ask.

Since Zhang Yuxi had decided to continue their relationship, Chen Feng didn't want to have any lingering resentment towards her, so he decided to ask the questions he needed to ask.

Zhang Yuxi could only continue to explain, "When I found out, I was still doing an event in Shenzhen, and by the time I finished, it was already evening. Besides, I know I'm in the wrong and feel guilty, so I didn't dare to tell you."

"Alright, I'll say your explanation barely passes muster. You should know me; I don't like it when people try to scheme against me, especially the women around me. I hope you won't try to scheme against me again, and definitely won't try to take advantage of me in a scheming way. You know I'm not that stupid."

Zhang Yuxi quickly retorted, "I swear, I really didn't scheme against you. I'm so stupid, how could I possibly have the ability to scheme against someone?"

Chen Feng softened his tone and said, "That's for the best. If you have any requests in the future, just say so. As long as they are normal and reasonable, I will definitely meet them. Like this time, if you and your agent both want to terminate the contract immediately, just tell me, and I will definitely meet your needs. There's no need to make such a fuss."

Zhang Yuxi believed this, and said with a wry smile, "I know what kind of person you are, but Sister Hua doesn't. Besides, she wanted to vent her anger for herself and for me, so she went to Hu Rui to have a big argument, just to embarrass Hu Rui."

"Alright, let's leave it at that and not talk about it again. Let's move on. If you don't let me down, I'll definitely treat you well too."

Zhang Yuxi happily assured him, "I will definitely not let you down. I can't bear to let go of such a good man like you."

Chen Feng chuckled and said, "Thank you for the compliment. You are a beauty that is one in a million. Actually, I am also reluctant to let go of you."

"Then let's both be well from now on."

"Ah."

……

Chen Feng and Zhang Yuxi's video call lasted for more than half an hour before ending. For the rest of the call, Zhang Yuxi talked on and on about her recent schedule and things at Maiteng Interactive Entertainment, while Chen Feng responded occasionally.

If Chen Feng hadn't told her it was getting late and she should get some rest, she would have continued talking.

He hadn't realized Zhang Yuxi was so talkative before. If it weren't for the fact that she only cared about him now, he wouldn't have had so much time to chat with her.

……

The next morning, the weather was clear.

Chen Feng went for a morning run and, as usual, ran into Xiao Panpan.

"My dad wants to invite you to dinner, are you going?"

Xiao Panpan asked Chen Feng this question as her first question. "No," Chen Feng replied directly.

Xiao Panpan smiled and nodded, saying, "It's fine if you don't go."

Chen Feng glanced at her but didn't say anything more.

The two warmed up together in perfect unison, and then went for a run together.

After finishing his run, Chen Feng headed home, with Xiao Panpan beside him, slightly out of breath, asking, "Has the Zhao family donated the 6 million they were supposed to?"

Without turning his head, Chen Feng replied, "It shouldn't be yet, otherwise they would have definitely notified me."

Xiao Panpan asked curiously, "They won't renege on their promise, will they?"

Chen Feng said confidently, "Probably not. The other party is a large and powerful company. It shouldn't be difficult for them to come up with 6 million. It just needs some time."

Old Zhao knew his "background," and besides, this was a written guarantee with his fingerprints on it, and Xiao Jinhan was the middleman and witness. It wouldn't be so easy for the other party to renege on his promise.

"That's good."

Seeing Chen Feng's confidence, Xiao Panpan didn't say anything more.

Soon, Chen Feng arrived at his doorstep, waved to Xiao Panpan, and went inside.

Xiao Panpan opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't invite him to her house for breakfast. She watched him enter her yard.

……

After taking a shower, when I went downstairs for breakfast, Wu Mengting was there too.

Chen Feng casually asked, "How's the script coming along?"

While eating an egg, Wu Mengting replied, "It's almost finished. However, the character design of one of the female leads and some plot points need to be revised."

"Why?" Chen Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.

Wu Mengting rolled her eyes at him and retorted, "Why do you think that is?"

Chen Feng frowned slightly and asked, "You mean, Zhang Yuxi won't be allowed to act?"

Wu Mengting nodded: "Yes, she's already signed with another company, so there's no reason for us to give her such a high-quality project and the lead role. Besides, it seems she's given up on it herself. Since terminating her contract with our company, neither she nor her agent has contacted me, nor has she mentioned to the company, Ren Ziyu, or Xiao Rui any desire to continue acting in my new drama. So... do you think it's still necessary for me to continue casting her as the lead actress?"

Chen Feng couldn't refute Wu Mengting's words, but simply said, "I'm not defending her, but I think it would be wonderful if she acted with Zhang Jingwen. She just needs to act naturally, because they have a bad relationship in real life and are competitors."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting nodded and said, "It is indeed a bit of a pity. But neither she nor her agent cherishes this role, so I have no reason to force it on her. Our company has other artists, such as Luo Yingying, who is not much worse than Zhang Yuxi. There are also a few newcomers, such as Jiang Xiaoshan, who was recruited by you. She is now a formally signed artist with our company, and her appearance is quite good. We can also train her appropriately."

Chen Feng frowned slightly and said, "Luo Yingying's popularity is not comparable to Zhang Yuxi's now, and she is the sweet and cute type, which is very different from the persona you set for Zhang Yuxi before."

Although Luo Yingying is pretty, she's clearly a level below Zhang Yuxi. Otherwise, she would have already joined the top tier, instead of being stuck between the first and second tiers.

Wu Mengting felt somewhat helpless. After all, their company didn't have many truly outstanding artists. They used to have two trump cards, but now they only had one left. The biggest star, He Xiaofeng, was only affiliated with the company and was fundamentally different from its contracted artists. Besides, He Xiaofeng's age didn't match Zhang Jingwen's.

"That's why I said earlier that we need to change the character settings. Zhang Jingwen is willful, capricious, and straightforward, while Luo Yingying appears to be a gentle and adorable little rabbit, but is actually a scheming woman with a hidden agenda. Two contrasting personalities."

Chen Feng shook his head: "I don't think Luo Yingying and Zhang Jingwen look good together. Zhang Jingwen overwhelms her in terms of both aura and temperament. Unless you change Luo Yingying to the second female lead and reduce her screen time, if the whole story is about two female leads competing, loving and killing each other, and going back and forth, Luo Yingying will obviously not be able to hold her own."

Upon hearing this, Wu Mengting couldn't help but frown.

Chen Feng suggested, "Why don't we let Zhang Yuxi continue acting? She didn't say she wouldn't act. Besides, if we let her continue, you won't have to change the script. And that's what we promised her."

Although he wanted to help Zhang Yuxi, he mainly felt that Luo Yingying was much weaker than Zhang Yuxi. Even if Wu Mengting changed the script, it would definitely not be as wonderful as the two Zhangs' natural performance.

Wu Mengting didn't answer Chen Feng immediately, but just frowned slightly and continued eating her breakfast.

Seeing this, Chen Feng did not continue to persuade her, giving her ample time to think.

After Wu Mengting finished breakfast, she finally spoke up, saying, "Unless she gets zero pay, she shouldn't even think about continuing to act in my new drama."

Chen Feng immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll tell her."

Wu Mengting asked with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Did you break up with her?"

Chen Feng didn't answer her question directly, but said, "She's already signed with Maiteng Interactive Entertainment, which I heard is very powerful, and the company is in Shenzhen. So, whether we break up or not, it's pretty much the same. It'll be hard to see each other again in the future."

When Wu Mengting heard this, she realized it was true.

However, she also understood the implication in Chen Feng's words: he had not officially broken up with Zhang Yuxi.

She wanted to say something sarcastic, but she held back. It wasn't worth arguing with Chen Feng over Zhang Yuxi.

Besides, just as Chen Feng said, Zhang Yuxi will be in Shenzhen in the future, and the two places are so far apart, it won't be easy for her to meet with Chen Feng in secret.

As for Chen Feng's previous statement about breaking up with Zhang Yuxi, but his change of heart, the reason is undoubtedly Zhang Yuxi's early termination of her contract. There are reasons behind this, but neither party can elaborate on them.

Bear with it!
"Then contact her later. Give me a reply as soon as possible, whether you agree or not."

Wu Mengting didn't want to change the script or the character design, and she knew in her heart that Luo Yingying was inferior to Zhang Yuxi in every way.

She didn't want her first transformative work to be flawed or even substandard, so she had to strive for excellence in every aspect.

Therefore, even though she was very unhappy with Zhang Yuxi, she didn't care as long as the other party was willing to act for free.

"Okay, I'll send her a WeChat message now."

After Chen Feng finished speaking, he immediately picked up his phone and sent a message to Zhang Yuxi, telling her about Wu Mengting's requirements and asking if she would be willing to continue acting in Wu Mengting's new drama.

When Zhang Yuxi received this WeChat message, she was talking to Chairman and General Manager Dou Yuda about a period drama that the company was collaborating on with Tencent Video.

"Our company will definitely push you to play the female lead in this drama, but Tencent Video also has its own candidates, and Huanteng Entertainment, as an investor, also has its own candidates. So, you now have two competitors. The key to ultimately winning this role is the content director of this project at Tencent Video; he has the final say. Coincidentally, I've known Director Zhang for a long time. I can arrange to meet him tonight, so you can have a good talk with him, chat, and build a relationship. If you can win him over..."

Zhang Yuxi had been patiently listening to Dou Yuda's introduction, but when she heard that he wanted her to "win over" this Director Zhang, she couldn't hold back any longer and interrupted, "President Dou, actually I have another acting contract with Fengmang Film and Television. It's a new drama that President Wu Mengting is personally writing and planning to produce, and I'll be playing the female lead."

Wu Mengting's reputation as a top producer and screenwriter is still very well-known in the industry.

Dou Yuda was stunned for a moment and asked in surprise, "You've already terminated your contract and signed with our company, so this acting contract still stands?"

Zhang Yuxi said, "I thought it was definitely over, but my former boss Chen Feng just messaged me saying that as long as I'm willing to act for free, the contract will remain valid. Otherwise, they'll have to find someone else to play the role."

Dou Yuda immediately said, "Then agree to them. Quick, reply to him right away and say you're willing to act for free."

The reputation of Fengmang Films and Wu Mengting is now beyond question in the industry.

Not to mention those who acted in Wu Mengting's new drama for free, there are plenty of people willing to pay extra to act in it.

Besides, she's the female lead; you might not even get this kind of opportunity if you begged for it.

Zhang Yuxi smiled faintly and said, "Okay, I'll reply to him right away."

After saying this, she replied to Chen Feng, expressing her willingness to act without pay and asking him to help her thank Wu Mengting for her magnanimity. (End of Chapter)