Chapter 1094: I really envy you

Shen Li frowned in confusion and blinked, not understanding.

"What do you mean?"

Song Anyu pursed his lips, hesitating to speak, also because this matter was clearly a secret, and not a small one at that.

Shen Li was very sensitive and immediately saw that he had some hidden difficulties, so she quickly indicated: "If it's not convenient to say, forget it. Just keep it in mind. I'm afraid you're unprepared, and the company doing this behind your back will bring you bad influence."

Song Anyu looked at Shen Li, his eyes bright.

"I didn't expect you to remind me of this either. Thank you."

Shen Li explained: "It was Kuan Jie who analyzed it. I didn't realize there were so many potential risks at first."

"Then thank Kuan Jie too." Song Anyu nodded lightly: "Sure enough, ginger is still spicy when it's old."

"I won't tell you the specific details and reasons for this matter for now. If the development of the matter is within my expectations later and the result is good, I'll tell you then."

Shen Li naturally didn't have such great curiosity about this; as long as Song Anyu knew about this and had a sense of prevention, it was fine.

"My schedule after the New Year is still quite rich. If you have a new script, remember to find me. Let's act together again; I like acting with you." Song Anyu actually took the initiative to ask Shen Li for a play.

But although he said he liked acting with Shen Li, everyone could see clearly who he really liked in his heart.

Xiaoyun and Apan looked at each other silently, both with meaningful expressions.

As assistants who had been by Shen Li's side since she entered the industry, they didn't want Shen Li to date a top star like Song Anyu at all.

There were too many troublesome things; it would be very tiring to date, and it would inevitably attract a lot of right and wrong and cyberbullying.

Shen Li smiled indifferently upon hearing this, and then said directly: "After filming wraps up here, I've decided to go back to school to study when the next semester starts. I'll study professional courses and acting courses well, and I won't take any plays for the time being. I'll settle down."

"Ah?" Song Anyu was startled upon hearing this, with the kind of genuine shock: "You're going to temporarily retire from the circle at this time?"

Although Shen Li couldn't be considered a top traffic star among the young actresses in the domestic entertainment industry because her exposure wasn't high and her ways of attracting fans were relatively single, her status among the young actresses of the same period was absolutely outstanding.

Solid works, female lead for big directors, a full sweep of mainstream newcomer awards, and two top-tier endorsements—these were all genuine achievements.

Those actresses who only had traffic, thin works, and relied on hot searches and variety shows to attract fans couldn't be compared with her.

Now that she was in the rising period of her career, why did she suddenly want to retreat at this time?

But Shen Li appeared very calm, because this was a decision she had made after careful consideration.

"I think the timing is just right. Although I haven't been in the circle for long, I haven't stopped for the past two years, which is quite draining for my energy."

"Coupled with the various restrictions in the domestic film and television industry, there are really too few good scripts. I've read dozens of scripts, and there isn't one I want to act in."

"Part of the reason is that the script doesn't attract me, and another part is that I might have become a bit numb to acting myself, so I thought I should stop first, return to my own life, and live as Shen Li for a period of time."

Art comes from life; good actors must experience life to act well.

During these days, she almost didn't have her own life, only shuttling between various sets playing different roles. She was a bit tired too.

Song Anyu looked at her saying her true thoughts so naturally, feeling shocked in his heart.

Not surprised, but shocked.

He had been in this circle for so long and had never seen any actor who was popular and in the rising period dare to choose to fade out like Shen Li. Let alone doing such a thing, no one would even dare to think about it.

All artists are almost obsessed with popularity, traffic, and money. Even if they can't get it all, they will run non-stop for one of these reasons.

Afraid that if they relax for a moment, they will be replaced by others.

But Shen Li didn't seem to care about any of that at all. Fame, profit—she didn't care about any of it; she only cared about the play.

Song Anyu didn't react for a moment. Seeing him staring at her so blankly, Shen Li waved her hand: "Are you asleep?"

"No…" Song Anyu blinked and sighed: "It seems you really love acting."

Shen Li gladly accepted this sentence and nodded in agreement: "Yes, although I feel tired, I still love acting. I made this decision to keep my passion for acting. I'm afraid that if I don't stop, this passion will dissipate over time, and in the end, I might even reject or hate it."

"Then does your company agree?" Song Anyu asked subconsciously.

"Hmm, Kuan Jie agreed."

Song Anyu couldn't hide his envy upon hearing this: "That's good. It seems your company also respects you very much, which is very rare in the industry. Unlike me, who seems very popular in the eyes of others, but is trapped by the company, and many things are beyond my control."

"Sometimes I also feel annoyed and want to take a break, but the company doesn't allow it. I really envy you."

And this is also a common phenomenon in the circle. Shen Li had seen it a lot. Even Ji Chuhe, who followed Kuan Jie, wasn't satisfied with all the work she received. There were always some forced arrangements by the company, and Ji Chuhe had to endure it.

So Shen Li was very clear about why she was special.

"Because of my sister, I suppose." Shen Li said frankly without any concealment: "Because my sister is the largest investor in Jin Xiao. Last year alone, my sister invested in over thirty projects for Jin Xiao. Compared to the value I can create for the company, my sister is more important to our company."

Song Anyu had met Shen Li's sister and had heard a little about her sister's affairs.

"Then I still envy you for having such a sister who protects you, escorts you, and provides unconditional backing."

Shen Li raised her eyebrows and smiled: "That is indeed very enviable. I have always felt happy and lucky to have such a sister."

When it was time to part, Song Anyu went out and turned back, looking at Shen Li: "Then you won't be active in the circle in the short term, so we won't have many chances to see each other. If I go to Longcheng, can I make an appointment to see you?"

"Of course you can. I'll be the host then and treat you to a meal." Shen Li didn't avoid it and agreed with a smile.

Seeing her so straightforward, Song Anyu also smiled.

Although the current Shen Li had some changes from the Shen Li he first liked, these changes were even more attractive in his eyes.

He was very certain in his heart that he still liked Shen Li, even more than before. ===== CHAPTER 1095 =====