Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

Not long after the military training ended, a post on the Beijing Film Academy's campus forum sparked a discussion across the entire school.

"A fairy-like woman delivers water and completely defeats the instructor in a one-on-one battle. Just what kind of fairy is Gu Heng, a freshman from the Class of 05?"

The candid photo in the post, showing Gu Heng sitting under the shade of a tree eating watermelon and Yang Mi standing at attention under the scorching sun, has been set as a screensaver by countless people.

Some people lamented the disparity among their peers, some condemned the distortion of human nature, but many more were frantically trying to find Gu Heng's contact information.

However, the person involved was completely unaware of this, or rather, didn't care at all.

Outside the gate of Beijing Film Academy.

"Gu Heng, are you even human?"

Yang Mi clung to Liu Yifei's arm, her legs feeling as heavy as lead, but that didn't stop her from launching her umpteenth denouncing of Gu Heng.

"I'm sunbathing like a salted fish under the sun, and you're eating watermelon right next to me? And you even ask me if it's sweet?"

Yang Mi grew angrier the more she thought about it, and a feeling of grievance welled up inside her. If Liu Yifei hadn't been holding her back, she would have definitely gone up and bitten this guy.

Gu Heng walked on the curb, hands in his pockets, looking completely innocent.

"I already told you I'd save a piece for you, but you didn't eat it. What, the instructor told us not to touch it, and now you're blaming me?"

"Is that what you call keeping something? That's showing off! Blatant showing off!"

Yang Mi's cheeks puffed out in anger.

She glared at Gu Heng, but it sounded more like she was being coquettish than angry.

Liu Yifei smiled with her lips pursed. She enjoyed watching the two bicker; the atmosphere made her feel very real and relaxed.

"Alright, Mimi, didn't Gu Heng say he'd treat us tonight?"

Liu Yifei gently shook Yang Mi's arm, her voice soft and gentle, with a cooling effect.

"I want two plates of mutton! No, three plates!"

Yang Mi held up three fingers and gestured fiercely.

"Okay, okay, I'll give you plenty."

Gu Heng waved his hand, but his eyes were scanning the restaurants along the roadside, trying to figure out which one had fewer people.

Just then.

crunch.

A black Buick suddenly stopped in front of the three of them.

Gu Heng paused, instinctively stepping aside to block the two girls.

The car door slid open.

A foot in a black high heel stepped out first, followed by a woman in a dark gray business suit.

With short hair, black-rimmed glasses, and exquisite but somewhat harsh makeup, she appeared shrewd and capable.

Zeng Jia.

Upon seeing this face, Gu Heng's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

The future renowned founder of Jiaxing.

She orchestrated Yang Mi's suffocating gambling agreement, causing her to film over a dozen terrible movies in three years, turning a talented actress into a money-making machine on an assembly line.

"Sister Jia?"

Yang Mi peeked out from behind Gu Heng. When she saw who it was, a look of surprise appeared on her face, but her body honestly shrank back behind Gu Heng.

Zeng Jia pushed up her glasses and glanced at the three of them.

When she saw Liu Yifei, she was clearly taken aback for a moment, and a professional fake smile instantly appeared on her face. She nodded as a greeting.

Finally, her gaze settled on Gu Heng.

As someone in the industry, she certainly knew Gu Heng.

The behind-the-scenes boss of Vision Capital, the financial backer of "Bright Sword", also recently invested in Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone".

Zeng Jia toned down her arrogance somewhat, but still maintained her businesslike demeanor.

"Mimi, get in the car, I have something to tell you."

But his tone sounded like he was giving orders to his subordinates.

Yang Mi instinctively gripped Gu Heng's clothes tightly.

"Sister Jia, I'm at school... Just talk here, my friends and I are going to have dinner."

Zeng Jia frowned, seemingly quite displeased with Yang Mi's rejection.

"Let's talk about it in the car, it's about company arrangements."

"It's alright, they're all family."

Yang Mi was unusually firm for once; although her voice wasn't loud, she didn't move an inch.

Zeng Jia glanced at Gu Heng, then at Liu Yifei, seemingly weighing something.

In the end, she compromised, or rather, she didn't want to appear too petty in front of Gu Heng.

"Alright."

Zeng Jia stood by the roadside with her arms crossed, her tone stiff.

"Just letting you know, starting today, your agency contract has been transferred to me. Sister Wan will no longer be responsible for your specific affairs."

Yang Mi was startled, and her face paled slightly.

"Why? Sister Wan is taking such good care of me..."

In Yang Mi's heart, Li Xiaowan is not only her boss, but also like a half-elder.

Li Xiaowan had always been protective of her. Although Rong Xinda's resources were only so-so, at least they had a human touch.

"It's normal for the division of labor to change as the company grows."

Zeng Jia interrupted her impatiently.

"Sister Wan is currently focusing all her energy on the preparation of 'The New Dream of the Red Chamber,' which is the company's S-level project. She doesn't have time to deal with the trivial matters of you newcomers."

Upon hearing the words "Dream of the Red Chamber," Gu Heng sneered inwardly.

Li Shaohong and Li Xiaowan were practically bewitched when it came to this film, pouring all the company's resources into it, but what kind of rubbish did they end up with?

A bunch of monsters with cucumber slices on their faces and coin-shaped haircuts completely destroyed the classic.

Moreover, this show is practically a giant bloodsucking pump.

The money provided by investors was simply not enough. In order to fill the hole, Rongxinda began to exploit its artists, even forcing them to drink with clients to solicit sponsorships.

"Then...then I will..." Yang Mi was at a loss.

"From now on, you're under my jurisdiction."

Zeng Jia interrupted her, her tone becoming stern.

"Mimi, I have to remind you. You're not the same child you used to be who could take pictures whenever you wanted and play whenever you didn't."

"Since you've signed with the company, you have to follow their arrangements."

"Sister Wan used to spoil you because she was soft-hearted. But with me, that won't work."

Zeng Jia glanced at Gu Heng meaningfully, clearly dissatisfied with Yang Mi's previous private projects like "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "Crazy Stone".

"Your schedule will be very full from now on. The company has booked several commercial performances for you, as well as two supporting roles in TV dramas. I'll have someone send you the scripts later."

"Remember, if you want to become famous, you have to be obedient. Don't waste your time hanging out with shady characters."

These words were practically accusing Gu Heng of being a scoundrel.

Liu Yifei listened from the side with a furrowed brow.

Although she was mild-mannered, she could tell that the woman's words were barbed, and her condescending tone made her very uncomfortable.

Yang Mi bit her lip, lowered her head and didn't speak, her fingers almost tearing the hem of Gu Heng's clothes to shreds.

She could sense that what awaited her next was cold, hard KPIs and endless work.

"Are you done talking?"

Gu Heng, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

Zeng Jia paused for a moment and looked at Gu Heng.

Gu Heng stepped forward and looked down at Zeng Jia.

The imposing presence of his 1.83-meter height forced Zeng Jia to tilt her head back.

"You must be Agent Zeng? I've heard so much about you."