The birth of an actor

Chapter 52 The Matter of Jin Suo

"Does it hurt?"

"It hurts, it's burning... I feel like I can't see things clearly anymore."

"Nonsense, what can you see in the dark?"

"Then why don't you turn on the light?"

"It's not worth wasting my electricity bill on you. After all, we're not even in cahoots."

"..."

Fly Man, who rolled an egg in his eye, was speechless.

A few seconds later...

Why are you so vengeful?

"Nonsense! Why can't I hold a grudge? Don't you know how many times I've called you?"

"...I misunderstood. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, okay? How about we share a pair of pants? Are you tall enough to wear my pants?

"..."

Looking at the girl whose eyes were still swollen like light bulbs, but who was still in the mood for jokes, An Xin rolled her eyes helplessly and continued to ask:

"So... what were you thinking after running around outside all day?"

"……do not know."

"do not know?"

"Yeah, I just felt like my head was spinning. I even... thought about finding a tall building and jumping off."

"..."

Anxin's lips twitched.

But at this moment, the girl, who had let down all her guard, simply lay half-reclined on the comforting bed, staring blankly at him sitting in the chair, and said in a very empty tone:

"When Director He told me about this, my head went blank. My mom got anxious too... I don't even remember what happened, but my mom pulled me out and said Director He was a liar... or rather, that the company was a liar... and then... I don't remember much. I just remember my mom saying she was going to pack my things and take me back to Shandong Province. She said something like... there's not a single good person in the film industry, and she wanted me to go with my aunt to learn hairdressing... I said I wasn't going back... and we started arguing."

"..."

"I don't even remember how we argued... Don't worry, I'm so tired... I can't remember anything..."

"Okay, no more."

Looking at her dazed and confused state, Anxin knew that her mind was probably no longer clear.

So he got up and went out, bringing in the chicken soup that he had heated using the last embers of the stove.

"Drink it, then go back and get a good night's sleep."

"……Um."

The girl got up, put on her shoes, and asked:

"Should I apologize to my mom...?"

"Don't think too much about it. We can talk about it tomorrow. Go back and finish your soup, get a good night's sleep. Sister Zi and Brother Li are waiting for us this morning... I don't know if Wang Jinghua will come to see you tomorrow, but since we agreed to meet after get off work, I think... she'll probably come a little earlier. So you need to cheer up..."

"Then my eyes..."

Tomorrow will be better.

With reassured words, the girl nodded subconsciously, picked up the enamel mug, and stepped outside.

When she got back to her rented room, she suddenly remembered... she should thank Anxin.

But saying thank you feels... weird.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she sat on the bed, holding the enamel mug, lost in thought.

Her face... gradually turned red.

……

On the last day of July, around 3 or 4 a.m., Anxin looked at the girl who had already finished her makeup and asked in surprise:
What time did you get up?

"It's 3 AM... I can't sleep. Is my makeup okay?"

"It's alright, except my eyes are a little swollen."

"..."

Fan Bing's mental state is starting to crumble again.

However, Anxin found it quite simple:
"It's okay, you're still beautiful. Besides, you brought your professional photos, right? Sister Wang knows your situation, so she'll understand if she sees your swollen eyes... We'll work normally, and when we meet at noon, we'll talk about it. We might not sign her, so don't put so much pressure on yourself."

As he spoke, he patted the cushion:
"Let's go."

"……Um."

The girl stepped onto the motorcycle, and once it started moving, she pressed her face against his back and closed her eyes.

A familiar scent wafted into her nostrils, causing her face to flush slightly.

Soon, we arrived at the zoo.

The familiar work environment made her feel as if nothing had changed.

However... there are more and more competitors.

Seeing the handsome men and beautiful women dressed up in the shops, she followed Anxin's steps closely and walked into the shop.

"Haha, Bingbing is back."

“Hey, Brother Li…”

The girl called out sweetly, picking through clothes she'd worn countless times. Then, seeing Anxin choose a black shirt, she immediately picked out a white T-shirt...

Around 4:30, the clothing market became lively again.

And indeed, as Anxin said.

Wang Jinghua came over again around 7 o'clock.

However, this time she didn't show herself directly, but stood at a distance.

As she turned into the street, she immediately noticed that Anxin was accompanied by a short-haired girl.

The girl had a sweet smile on her face and was striking a pose.

She was stunned after just one glance.

Is this little girl really only fifteen?
She entered the singer management industry in 91 and has met many girls over the years.

To be honest, it's no wonder Qiong Yao said this girl's beauty was aggressive...

She is indeed quite unique.

She had an oval face and a neck as white as mutton fat jade.

Except for those eyes... well, they look a bit swollen and unnatural.

But it's unlikely that she was born looking like this.

This girl... must have cried yesterday, her upper and lower eyelids are a little swollen.

Even so... it is indeed very attractive.

And most importantly... watching the girl confidently showing off her clothes to the clothing merchant in front of her, Wang Jinghua unconsciously compared her to An Xin in her mind.

The conclusion is...

Whether it's her or Anxin, in a few years, once they've matured, their looks will definitely rival those of today's popular celebrities.

Instantly, Fan Bingbing's status in her heart rose a notch.

I originally thought it was just a casual connection with Anxin.

But now it seems...

This girl is worth pursuing.

Satisfied, she began to move closer.

At this moment, An Xin also spotted her in the crowd. She was taken aback at first, then nodded politely and whispered a few words to Fan Bing.

He pointed in her direction.

The girl was startled and looked over.

When the two looked at each other, she saw a glimmer of light in the girl's eyes.

Her smile grew even brighter.

In an instant, Wang Jinghua had a clear idea of what was going on.

Smile politely, then stand in the crowd and watch.

The girl posed more and more enthusiastically, and after changing into another outfit, she immediately faced this side to show it to herself.

But after watching for a while, Wang Jinghua couldn't help but look at An Xin again.

Unlike the girl, Anxin rarely looked at her.

Just do what you should do.

But the more she did this, the more Wang Jinghua's attention shifted to him.

The more I look at it, the more I like it.

……

"Brother Li, we have something to do, so we'll be going now."

"Okay, sure. Bingbing, your sister Zi will be back tomorrow, and she'll be bringing the autumn edition..."

"I will be fine tomorrow."

"OK."

After reassuring Li Jiahui, the two walked out of the store together.

Seeing Wang Jinghua still standing in the same spot as yesterday, Anxin smiled and greeted her:
"Hello, Sister Wang."

Fan Bing also followed his greeting:
"Hello, Sister Wang, I'm Fan Bing. It's an honor to meet you. You can just call me Bingbing."

"Haha, hello Bingbing."

Wang Jinghua smiled and handed over her business card, sending a signal.

Then he said:

"Shall we go outside and talk?"

A moment later, at the steps of the mall entrance, Wang Jinghua looked at the two children drinking cola and spoke to them:
"Chen Daoming is coming to my office this afternoon to pick up a script. Would you two be interested in meeting him?"

She took the initiative to reassure the two of them.

Fan Bing's eyes lit up.

Anxin immediately responded:
"it is good."

Although the other party claimed to be Chen Daoming's agent, ultimately, without seeing it in person, it needs to be confirmed.

After the two agreed, Wang Jinghua looked directly at Fan Bingbing:
"Bingbing, Anxin was quite worried about you yesterday. At first, I didn't know about your situation, but after he told me about it, did he relay what I said?"

"Yes, Sister Wang, he told me everything."

"Well, although what I'm saying sounds a bit like poaching someone else's talent, but... regardless of whether they're my artists or not, if they ask me, I'll still tell them the truth. The fundamental difference between a company that focuses on the work and individual agents like us is that we focus on the artists. We find resources for our artists, rather than first procuring a film or television project and then selecting suitable roles..."

"Yes, I understand."

Looking at the nodding girl, Wang Jinghua, who had been observing her all morning, had already formed a general judgment about the girl's personality based on these few words.

This girl... should be fine.

Therefore, she turned her attention back to An Xin.

"Don't worry, do you have any questions?"

Anxin could actually understand what she meant.

But unlike the girl who was either desperately seeking help or had other intentions, he didn't speak so definitively:
"Sister Wang, what time should we come to see you this afternoon?"

Without seeing Chen Daoming in person and confirming from His Majesty that the other party was his agent, he certainly wouldn't deny the matter.

Moreover, since it's a negotiation, we need to see if everyone's ideas are appropriate.

Even if he is worthless now, it's always better to be cautious.

Wang Jinghua was even more satisfied after hearing this.

The other party was willing to talk, but wanted to personally confirm some facts before proceeding... This caution was evident in a child who was not yet an adult, which she naturally appreciated.

So he said directly:

"He'll probably arrive around three or four o'clock. I'll wait for you in my office at two-thirty, okay?"

"it is good."

Anxin agreed under Fan Bing's speechless gaze.

As soon as Fan Bingbing watched Wang Jinghua ride away on her motorcycle, she asked:

"Why didn't you just agree?"

"When faced with important matters, one must remain calm."

Anxin had anticipated that her quick temper would elicit such a response.

But he didn't think the girl was forgetful.

No matter what, a fifteen-year-old girl is not associated with the word "shrewdness".

Even if she is cunning.

not to mention……