Chapter 232: Yang Mi: Did I just give it away for nothing?

Looking at the tall building before her, Yang Mi felt a bit dazed. This was her first time coming to Shanhe Building; stepping inside this time, perhaps her fate would change completely.

Walking into the lobby, Yang Mi headed straight for the front desk. Before she could even speak, the receptionist exclaimed.

"Oh! You're Guo Xiang, I recognize you! Could you help me sign an autograph?"

Zhang Wen had been with the company for over five years. She had seen too many stars and collected quite a few autographs, but for some reason, she always had a habit of collecting them.

"Of course, no problem. But remember, my name is Yang Mi."

It was rare to meet a fan, and one who was an employee of Shanhe Media at that. Yang Mi naturally satisfied the request readily, taking out a pen and swishing her signature down.

"By the way, I'm here to visit President Wei. I have an appointment."

"Alright, please wait a moment."

Zhang Wen nimbly checked the memo, confirmed that the other party indeed had an appointment, and notified the secretary's office to come down and receive her.

Shanhe Building, inside the Chairman's office.

"President Wei, the guest list for *Keep Running* has been finalized. Please take a look."

Taking the document, Wei Jin did not ask much and began reading directly. The names of the guests made him nod repeatedly; the Variety Department had put in the effort.

Shanhe Media had high hopes for this variety show, and the preliminary preparations alone had already taken several months.

The selection of resident guests had also gone through many twists and turns before being settled. After all, they were the soul of the program, and according to the Variety Department's plan, each guest had their own positioning.

Team leader He Laoshi, positioned as the intelligence lead.

To put it bluntly, it was relying on brains, as He Laoshi's physique was a bit lacking.

The reason for choosing He Laoshi was that the Variety Department had considered it many times. After all, it was a brand-new outdoor variety show, and a team variety show requiring multi-person cooperation, so it needed someone who could hold the stage.

The team leader not only had to control the stage but also needed high emotional intelligence, be adept at socializing, know how to take care of the guests, accurately grasp the emotional atmosphere, and have sufficient prestige and status; otherwise, during recording, it was very likely no one would listen.

After comprehensive consideration, they finally chose He Laoshi, who had rich variety experience, sufficient prestige in the industry, and extremely high emotional intelligence, to be the team leader.

Even the originally planned team leader, Liu Yan, had no objections; after all, only if the show became a hit would there be qualifications to talk about anything else.

As for the communication with He Laoshi, it was also very smooth. The turmoil at *Happy Camp* in previous years had always given him the idea of transitioning, and with Shanhe Media proposing the gimmick of creating the first domestic outdoor reality show, he ultimately could not resist this temptation.

Deputy team leader, Liu Yan, the sex appeal lead.

The Variety Department was very clear about Liu Yan's selling point. The tight sportswear designed for the show would surely attract a large number of perverts; wouldn't the ratings just skyrocket?

Plus, Liu Yan had hosted many programs over the years and still held a certain status in the circle, so she could assist He Laoshi.

Guo Jinfei, the comedy lead.

Originally, the production team had their eyes on Huang Bai and Lei Datou, but neither of them was very interested in variety shows. With Lei Datou's recommendation, they let Guo Jinfei try it out first.

Liu Feiren, the combat power lead.

This person was an Olympic champion; his athletic ability was incredibly strong, and he had numerous fans, which would definitely be a huge boost to the show.

However, since last year's Olympics, he had been keeping a low profile, and with injuries to his body, the production team had spent quite a lot of effort to persuade him.

Finally, under the condition of guaranteeing no more than four months of recording per year and no more than three days of recording per week, Liu Feiren finally agreed. After all, his team also needed to eat, and he couldn't get many endorsements or announcements now.

Jiang Shuying, the cuteness lead.

There was nothing to struggle with here; the show always had to promote its own people. In a past life, Yang Ying could become famous through the show, so changing to someone else made no difference.

Xue Zhiqian, the comedy lead.

This was specifically requested by Wei Jin. This guy had such a strong goofy attribute, his variety sense was simply off the charts, and the key was that he was very willing to go all out. Plus, being a popular singer, he brought his own fans, which was a certain help to the show.

Luo Jin, the visual lead.

A tall guy at 181cm, a proper hunk. Currently, his main positioning was to attract fans based on looks; his later positioning would depend on how his variety attributes turned out, but presumably, replacing Zheng Kai's position shouldn't be a problem.

"Hmm, okay, let's leave it at that. When will it launch?"

"Expected in mid-June."

This show was a huge test for the filming team. Although they had invited a South Korean team to provide guidance, there was still a lot of work that needed to be refined, and it couldn't be rushed.

"Good."

Looking at Yang Mi, who was meticulously dressed in a black silk skirt suit, Wei Jin had to admit that this woman had substantial assets.

During this time in North America, Wei Jin had been abstinent for a long time; at this moment, he actually stiffened slightly to show respect.

"Brother Wei, about the signing..."

Sensing the man's gaze wandering over her body, Yang Mi puffed out her chest and asked.

Her agent Ceng Jia had already talked to her many times. Rongxing had been in decline for a long time, and she definitely couldn't renew her contract when it expired. But currently, Yang Mi's status was still shallow, and she ultimately needed to find a backer; Shanhe Media was the best choice.

"This matter is not urgent. Come over here first."

Wei Jin moved his boss chair back slightly, leaving the space in front of him open.

Yang Mi had come today, so she must have been mentally prepared. Since that was the case, Wei Jin would no longer be polite.

Although Wei Jin's words were nonsensical, his actions undoubtedly gave the signal. It was just that Yang Mi didn't expect him to play such a high-end game right from the start—an office, it was truly stimulating.

However, as long as she could win over this man, Yang Mi felt everything was worth it. She then stopped hesitating, walked around the desk, came in front of Wei Jin, and slowly knelt down. Leaving the company, Wei Jin took Yang Mi to a villa with a swimming pool.

The atmosphere in the office wasn't enough, and Yang Mi was still a bit unable to let go; Wei Jin had to create a special atmosphere.

In a past life, Yang Mi was called "Big Mimi" precisely because of a film called *Island of Fear*, which was truly surging with waves. Wei Jin intended to have a live-action version.

He took out a bikini and handed it to Yang Mi. Under her somewhat surprised gaze, Wei Jin nodded.

Yang Mi felt that this man was really too difficult to serve, and she didn't know how those female stars could stand it.

However, she had misunderstood. Wei Jin hadn't been this picky before, but as his status grew higher and higher, his threshold became higher and higher, and he had to play some tricks to get himself excited.

In front of Wei Jin, Yang Mi changed her clothes. It was just a bit unexpected that the man really just watched with slight appreciation and didn't take any other action.

"Not bad, quite domineering. Follow me." Wei Jin led the way in front, and the two walked all the way to the pool.

"You know how to swim, right?"

"Yes, I learned before."

"Alright then, you go down and swim first."

Wei Jin started changing his clothes on his own; hearing this, Yang Mi also slowly walked into the water. The demands of this man had to be fulfilled today.

Yang Mi was swimming the breaststroke, and to be honest, her form was quite standard. Wei Jin intended to see if she could maintain it later on.

Yang Mi swam a lap and was already panting a little; the scale of her chest rose and fell with her breathing, truly a magnificent sight.

Wei Jin entered the water at this moment as well.

"Senior brother, this is real."

Feeling Wei Jin's movements and thinking of what she looked like when the two first met, Yang Mi understood what the man was doing and couldn't help but explain.

"That..."

"When you knew me, I was only 18. I really developed later on."

Yang Mi seemed to have found the reason why Wei Jin wasn't interested in her and felt a bit wronged.

Really nice.

Wei Jin lifted Yang Mi onto the pool's handrail; in *Eight Stars of Happiness*, this move was quite seductive.

Sensing her own posture, Yang Mi knew the moment she had waited for so long was finally coming.

With the sound of a doorbell, Wei Shiba knocked on Yang Mi's door. Looking from the outside, the boudoir was newly renovated; even if it wasn't a brand-new house, at least very few people had moved in.

Opening the door and seeing it was Wei Shiba, Yang Mi invited him inside to hang out very enthusiastically.

It was just that the room was a bit small, and Wei Shiba had a tall and sturdy build, so for a moment, he was in a dilemma, though this also indirectly showed that very few people came to Yang Mi's boudoir.

Finally, with Yang Mi's cooperation, Wei Shiba successfully entered the boudoir; the latter's first impression was that it was warm and humid.

Clearly, Yang Mi was someone who loved life; she had not only turned on the heater but also the humidifier.

After the two sat down, Yang Mi served tea, which was sweet and delicious.

Before they knew it, it was dark outside, and Wei Shiba proposed to leave, as he had stayed for a long time after all.

Yang Mi's face was flushed; this man was too exhausting, but the experience he brought was also superb.

Yang Mi had not forgotten today's purpose; she took the initiative to press against Wei Jin and asked with a soft, sweet voice: "Senior brother, when are we signing the contract?"

At this moment, Yang Mi was already fantasizing about the scene after signing with Shanhe Media: having plenty of resources to choose from, rising all the way to become a popular actress, punching Jing Tian, stepping on Liu Yifei, wiping out the Four Dan Double Bing, and dominating the domestic entertainment industry.

"Hmm, let's talk about this matter after you terminate your contract with Rongxing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Jin felt the woman in his arms stiffen instantly.

At this moment, Yang Mi was completely stunned. What did this mean? Did she just give herself away for nothing? "Isn't it said that Wei Jin is the most generous? How come it changed when it got to me? What should I do now? Should I have my dad catch him? Although what just happened was very happy, I'm still the one who lost out, no matter how you put it."

Just as Yang Mi's mind was full of what to do next, Wei Jin's voice rang out like heavenly music.

"However, the company has two projects right now; you can consider them and pick one."

Leaning in the man's arms, Yang Mi rolled her eyes and complained inwardly: "Can't this damn man just say it all at once? He made me hold my breath."

But out loud, she asked sweetly: "Senior brother, can't I have both?"

She was a strong woman, after all; what adult makes multiple-choice questions? Of course, she wanted both.

"Mimi, if a person is too greedy, they might end up with nothing."

Yang Mi's answer did not exceed Wei Jin's expectations; it was consistent with her personality.

But to Wei Jin, greed was not a good habit; he took the opportunity to slap the woman's perky buttocks, setting off a wave.

Sensing the man's force and tone of voice, Yang Mi also felt she had been too hasty and couldn't help but ask: "Senior brother, can you tell me what the projects are?"

"The female lead for *Brotherhood of Blades 2*, or the second female lead for *Passengers*."

It wasn't that Wei Jin was generous; *Brotherhood of Blades 2* was originally Yang Mi's female lead role, so giving it to her was basically a freebie.

As for that role in *Passengers*, although Zhang Xu had recommended Nazha, considering the young girl had the college entrance exam, Wei Jin hadn't agreed yet.

Hearing this, Yang Mi was overjoyed. Both of these were high-quality projects; the former was a sequel to a blockbuster martial arts film, and while she didn't know the specifics of the latter, Wei Jin's projects were a guarantee.

For a moment, Yang Mi couldn't help but feel conflicted. Why did she have to choose? Couldn't he just give them both to her?

After some thought, Yang Mi still felt that the billing of the role was more important, so she painfully gave up the second female lead role.

"Then let's go with *Brotherhood of Blades 2*."

At this moment, Yang Mi's heart was bleeding.

Hearing this, Wei Jin felt that Yang Mi had made a decision for him; he would let Nazha take *Passengers*.

"Mm... you still have a filming contract, right? You know my rules."

Yang Mi was an absolute workaholic, and Wei Jin didn't want her to start double-booking roles right after he gave her resources; after all, Lu Yang might not be able to keep her in check.

"Yes, *Detective Di Renjie: The Prequel*, but I don't have many scenes; I estimate I can wrap up by the end of June."

Yang Mi naturally knew that Wei Jin hated it when people double-booked, so she couldn't help but explain.

"Alright, the timing is fine, then just wait for the notification."

"Mm, thank you, senior brother, you're so good."

"Then let's have some fun tonight."

(End of chapter)