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

September 12th, the last day of Virgo, the Sun's final act of defiance.

For Yang Mi, who was being bathed in the scorching sun and sweat on the playground of Beijing Film Academy, this was definitely the darkest day of her eighteen years.

There were no flowers, no parties, and none of those fancy surprises.

Only that instructor, whose face was blacker than the bottom of a pot, tirelessly shouted "Turn left, turn right," and those legs that looked like they were filled with mercury.

After finally enduring until the dismissal whistle blew, Yang Mi felt like a dried-out salted fish, with no strength left to even turn over.

Driven by her biological survival instincts, she dragged her heavy steps toward the school gate.

Outside the school gate, a black minivan was quietly parked under the shade of a tree.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Gu Heng's particularly irritating smile in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Mimi, get in the car."

The car door opened.

Yang Mi grumbled as she climbed into the car, sprawling unceremoniously on the leather seats, not even bothering to complain.

"Where are you going? I'm telling you, if you don't treat me to a good meal today, I'm not leaving."

"Go home," Gu Heng said succinctly.

Half an hour later, the car drove into No. 15 Fuxiang Hutong.

Pushing open the vermilion courtyard gate, Yang Mi's previously muddled mind instantly cleared up considerably.

Although I knew beforehand that this guy had spent a fortune to buy a courtyard house, I was still quite shocked to see it in person.

In just over half a month, although it was only a drop in the bucket for the renovation of the entire courtyard, with the help of his financial resources, the construction team that Chen Kai hired worked day and night and managed to make the main house and the east wing, the core area, look quite presentable.

Several antique palace lanterns hung in the courtyard, casting a warm yellow glow. Under the grape trellis, a round table was already laden with exquisite dishes, with a delicate two-tiered cake in the center.

There were no outsiders, just the two of them.

Yang Mi's heart skipped a beat.

"Go wash up first. Your clothes are ready in the east wing." Gu Heng pointed to the room next door.

When Yang Mi washed away her sweat and fatigue, changed into a light pink loungewear set prepared by Gu Heng, and came out, the evening breeze was just right and the moonlight was gentle.

Gu Heng sat under the grape trellis, playing with a lighter in his hand.

Yang Mi walked over and sat down. Looking at the table full of dishes, her stomach growled at an inopportune moment.

Gu Heng chuckled, not exposing her, and casually lit the candles on the cake.

"Make a wish, Yang Xiaomi. Happy 19th birthday."

The candlelight flickered, illuminating the girl's beautiful face, which was still lovely even without makeup.

Yang Mi closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and made a sincere wish.

"call--"

As soon as the candle was blown out, Gu Heng produced an exquisite long gift box from behind his back as if by magic.

"The first gift."

Yang Mi opened it, revealing a diamond necklace that sparkled brilliantly under the light. The design was simple yet elegant, and it was a new piece from Cartier's latest collection.

"Tacky."

Yang Mi feigned disdain, but her hands honestly touched the pendant, unable to hide the smile in her eyes. "However, I'll reluctantly accept it."

"Don't rush, there's more."

Gu Heng then took out another file folder.

"What's this? A property certificate? Are you going to give me your whole yard?" Yang Mi joked.

Gu Heng rolled his eyes.

"Dream on. Open it up and see, it's worth more than the yard."

Yang Mi pulled out the document and glanced at it under the light. Her beautiful fox-like eyes widened instantly.

This is an artist management contract.

Party A: Vision Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Party B: Yang Mi.

In the profit-sharing section, it was clearly stated: Party A 20%, Party B 80%.

"Gu Heng, are you crazy?" Yang Mi exclaimed. "What kind of contract is this? Are you running a charity?"

It's important to know that new employees' contracts are usually split 20/80 or 30/70, with the company taking the lion's share. Gu Heng's deal is completely the opposite.

"Read the terms carefully." Gu Heng poured himself a glass of red wine and said slowly, "That 20% isn't for the company's profits; it's for supporting your team."

"Su Qing has already provided you with the best setup: a dedicated makeup artist, stylist, and executive agent. This 20% is for their salaries and operating costs."

"In other words..." Gu Heng looked into Yang Mi's eyes, "the company is with you, and we're not making a single penny. Vision Entertainment, and even I, are working for you for free."

Yang Mi's hand holding the contract trembled slightly.

She wasn't an ungrateful novice. Having worked at Rongxinda for so long, she knew all too well the weight of this contract.

"Why are you so good to me?" Yang Mi bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly.

"Because you're Yang Mi." Gu Heng shrugged, his tone as relaxed as if he were commenting on the nice weather. "The cabbages I, Gu Heng, raise must be in the best pots and with the best fertilizer. Nobody can take advantage of me."

Yang Mi sniffed, fighting back tears, and glared at him fiercely.

"You're the cabbage! Your whole family are cabbages!"

Although she was stubborn, she clutched the contract tightly to her chest, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

"You're smart to know what's good for you! I'm very satisfied with this gift!"

Don't be too quick to be moved.

"besides."

Like Doraemon, Gu Heng pulled out another thick script.

The cover has three large characters written on it – "Wang Zhaojun".

"This is……"

"A major CCTV drama of the year, featuring a strong female lead, directed by Chen Jialin." Gu Heng looked at Yang Mi, who was completely stunned, and said, "The audition is the day after tomorrow."

Yang Mi was stunned.

"The day after tomorrow?!" She almost jumped up. "I'm still in military training! And I'm completely unprepared! It's a big production on CCTV, there are definitely a lot of veteran actors, how am I supposed to..."

Panic.

Really panicked.

Gu Heng interrupted her rambling with a smile.

"You're so stupid."

He reached out and gently flicked Yang Mi's smooth forehead with his finger. "Since you're preparing for the audition, that's serious business. Su Qing has already made arrangements for you at the school."

"In other words..."

Gu Heng grinned mischievously, "Starting tomorrow, you can ask for leave openly and legitimately, without having to stand at attention and bask in the sun."

Yang Mi was stunned for three seconds.

Then, a scream echoed throughout the entire courtyard.

"Ah!!! Gu Heng! I love you to death!"

The girl excitedly pounced on him and clung to Gu Heng like a smug little fox.

No military training required, plus a big film shoot, and this amazing contract.

This is absolutely the best birthday gift she has ever received in her nineteen years!

Although Gu Heng helped Yang Mi find a legitimate reason to skip class, it didn't mean she could just relax and do nothing.

On the contrary, over the next three days, Yang Mi felt that she might as well have gone to military training.