Chapter 261: The Fairy Demands Something Wilder: The Assistants' New Program

After entering February, with the end of the theatrical run of *Avatar*, several films began to crowd into theaters.

*Blades*, *True Legend*, *Happy Times 2010*, and *Hot Summer Days*. It is worth mentioning that *Blades* was a new collaboration between the Taiwan side and the Shanghai Film Group, but they used a director from Hong Kong, which is quite strange.

Besides, there is not much discussion about these films in the circle; everyone has gone to pay attention to the rumors between Huang Xiaoming and the actress from the *Hot Summer Days* crew.

There is no help for it; many photos have already been exposed online, and although they are crew photos, the state of the two is a bit off.

One must know that Huang Xiaoming is currently a rare bachelor in the circle, and many people want to know the truth of this matter.

Huang Xiaoming hurriedly posted to deny it: "Nothing of the sort, just a friend I haven't known for long." "Brother, this Yang Ying looks quite good, is Brother Xiaoming really dating her?"

Perhaps benefiting from Wei Jin's protection, she has not encountered too much gossip, and Liu Yifei now likes to go online; seeing this news, her gossiping heart is hard to hide.

"Hmm, as far as I know, that is the case, but since the parties involved say no, let's just assume so for now."

Huang Xiaoming is currently in the rising period of his career, so hiding the news is perfectly normal, and Wei Jin is not a gossipy person either.

"However, compared to you, her looks are far behind."

While speaking, Wei Jin cupped the young girl's face, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Hee hee, Brother, you are really cheesy."

Liu Yifei beamed with joy upon hearing this, standing on tiptoe and rubbing against Wei Jin's face.

"What, does Yifei not like it?"

"Hmm, I like it, but Brother, can you tell Director Wu Ershan to start *Mojin: The Lost Legend* a bit later? I want to accompany you to the Oscar."

Wei Jin became serious immediately upon hearing this; what a joke, the two young girls would likely end up fighting.

"Yifei, you are an actress; everything must serve the film. Award ceremonies are all about the same, there's nothing interesting about them."

"But, I have never accompanied you to attend any award ceremony."

Liu Yifei's tone was a bit downcast; Gao Yuanyuan has her Berlin moment, Ceng Li has her canonization at Cannes, and Jing Tian also has her performance at the Oscar. When it comes to her, there is nothing? "Hmm, Yifei, I promise you, when I go for the Golden Lion, we will go to Venice together."

On this matter, Wei Jin did not want to show favoritism; the European Big Three plus the Oscar can be considered as letting the four women share the limelight equally.

It seems the award-chasing film needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible, but what should he choose? "Good, then it's a deal, Brother, you cannot lie to me."

"Of course, but Yifei, where is your sincerity?"

Wei Jin's face carried a playful look; since taking the young girl's body and heart, he had been testing her obedience, preparing for them to sleep together.

"Hmm."

Liu Yifei's pretty face flushed slightly, and she took the initiative to lie on the bed, setting herself in the position Wei Jin liked.

"Brother, tonight I want you to be a bit wilder."

"Good, I guarantee you will be satisfied."

That night, Liu Yifei felt boundless pleasure, like a fierce wind and rain, wave after wave. — As the Spring Festival approached, the atmosphere of the New Year grew stronger, and major companies began to hold their annual meetings; Shanhe Media was no exception.

Inside the super-large conference room of the Shanhe Building, the dining tables were already full, and Wei Jin's table was filled with the heads of various departments.

"Director Jiang, how are the preparations for *Zhen Huan Zhuan* and *Snow Sword Stride* going?"

These two dramas are the company's main projects for next year, and Wei Jin is quite concerned.

"President Wei, the preliminary preparation work for *Zhen Huan Zhuan* is going very smoothly, and Director Zheng Xiaolong has also accepted the invitation. Currently, we are just waiting for the cast to be confirmed, and we can start filming soon. As for *Snow Sword Stride*, it will be a bit slower, regarding the director..."

Speaking of this, Jiang Xuerou actually looked at Wei Jin with some expectation.

"What? You really intend for me to direct? I will at most take a producer credit. The script is already very well-developed; leave it to Wu Jinyuan, he is still adept at costume dramas."

Wei Jin was a bit speechless; what are they all thinking?

However, he could understand; after all, it is his first novel, and many of the company's directors dare not take on the directing job, fearing that messing up the project would cause his dissatisfaction. He simply pointed it out directly, hoping Wu Jinyuan can withstand the pressure.

"For *Zhen Huan Zhuan*, the Empress will be played by Yu Feihong, and Zhen Huan will be played by Yang Rong. For the role of the Emperor, send an invitation to Jiao Enjun. As for the rest, you all can screen them again."

Yuan Yuanjie refused on the grounds that her costume look was not very good, but she recommended her good friend.

Yu Feihong's temperament is indeed quite suitable, and coupled with the favor of helping to persuade Gao Yuanyuan back then, Wei Jin agreed.

Originally, Wei Jin had also thought about inviting Young Master Zhou to play Zhen Huan, which could count as a gift for a subsequent signing, but unfortunately, she had no intention of "descending to the mortal world" for now.

That is just as well; Yang Rong's costume look is very youthful, and her acting skills are good, so there will definitely be no problem playing Zhen Huan.

As for Fan Bingbing, this woman is truly formidable; she actually obtained a film invitation from Chen Shiren, so naturally, she would not look down on a supporting role in a TV series.

"Understood, President Wei."

Rarely sitting together with Wei Jin, the executives also began to chat about the affairs they were in charge of; they had to let the boss know their difficulties.

"President Wei, please work hard and write a few more songs for the Music Department."

Music Department Director Yang Shuo spoke first with some expectation on his face; the department's days were slightly better last year, but looking at the perks of the brother departments, he was still very envious.

"It doesn't need to be too many, just one song each for the three signed singers from the second season of *The Voice*, heh heh."

Wei Jin was amused by this rascal; did his crying from last year have an effect, and now he is latching onto him? The second season of *The Voice* concluded in mid-January, and the top four were Wang Xiaomin, Chen Li, Li Ronghao, and Chen Leji.

Because Chen Leji already had a contract in Hong Kong, he did not sign with Shanhe Media; the production team did not force it in this regard.

Wei Jin was also very familiar with the other three. Wang Xiaomin had a sweet appearance and good singing skills; perhaps she lacked a bit of luck or courage, and without a benefactor to promote her, she never became famous in his past life.

Chen Li is a singer-songwriter with very strong ability, but she is low-key, and because her works are difficult to sing, they do not have high popularity, so she did not have much exposure.

Li Ronghao is also a singer-songwriter with a unique musical style; his achievements in music are the highest among the three, but what made him most famous was his relationship with Yang Chenlin, showing off their affection in all sorts of ways, being incredibly clingy.

Seeing that Wei Jin did not respond, Yang Shuo began to play the victim again; even with so many people at the table, he did not care.

"President Wei, please have mercy, the Music Department is the worst again this year, and the young girls below are all complaining..."

Seeing that the annual meeting was about to be turned into a grievance session by this guy, Wei Jin hurriedly stopped him.

"Stop, stop, stop. Three songs, I'll give them to you after the New Year, okay? It's a waste of talent that you don't go out to run business outreach." After being scolded, Yang Shuo was full of joy, already calculating in his heart how much revenue three songs could bring to the Music Department.

Seeing this, the others could only shake their heads; only this guy has a thick skin, and every time he plays the victim, he can grasp the boss's soft spot, which other departments cannot learn.

Amidst the laughter and chatter, the banquet was more than half over, and the performance segment began.

Looking at the many new faces performing on stage, Wei Jin began to tease:

"Old Zhang, you are now strong and well-equipped; I'm afraid the profit will double next year."

After Starry Sky Culture began to expand, many graduates from Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama joined the company, which could be considered a way to give back to their alma mater.

Newcomer contracts are generally for 5-10 years, with the company providing training for artists still in school; generally speaking, no resources are given in the first year of the contract, but there is a guaranteed salary, and all expenses are covered by the company.

Nazha is one such case, but she was just too lucky, encountering a suitable project right before artist management was spun off, but future artists likely won't have this blessing.

Artists like Zhu Yilong and Gao Ye, who are performing on stage, are currently students at Beijing Film Academy and can only sign newcomer contracts, but because they are about to graduate, they are not subject to this restriction; they can participate in the company's projects this year.

Mature artist contracts are mainly aimed at artists who have already debuted; currently, only Wan Qian has passed the background check, and it is estimated that more people will join later; at the very least, Yang Mi has been thinking about it constantly.

"Haha, it's all thanks to the blessing of President Wei; the group is developing well, and the artists aren't stupid—it's easy to enjoy the shade under a big tree, haha."

Zhang Xu was indeed very happy; the head of a department leaping to become the president of a subsidiary, his career reaching a new peak once again—that feeling couldn't be more satisfying. — After the banquet ended, Wei Jin went to the three Assistants as usual, which had already become a routine and a tacit understanding.

Tonight, the program prepared by the three Assistants actually made Wei Jin's eyes light up.

One could see Liu Yan dressed as a bunny girl, Xiaobai dressed as a fox, and Zixuan dressed as a reindeer.

Wei Jin, whose interest was piqued, grabbed Liu Yan's tail, not expecting to provoke a frown from her.

"Boss, be gentle."

Wei Jin was stunned; good heavens, it was actually a built-in tail; tonight was going to be a wild ride, and he was instantly in high spirits.

Sensing the man's change, Xiaobai quickly lowered herself, but was stopped by Wei Jin.

"Xiaobai, let Zixuan perform well tonight; her Kung Fu Hustle still hasn't been practiced to perfection."

"Lucky you, Sister Zixuan, make good use of your advantages~~"

While speaking, Xiaobai pulled on Zixuan's tail, provoking a coquettish rebuke from the latter.

Under Wei Jin's expectant gaze, Wang Zixuan untied the restraints on her chest, adjusted her position, and began to serve him.

Feeling the warmth of her skin, Wei Jin's hands were not idle either, tugging at the tails of Xiaobai and Liu Yan; it must be said, this was much more convenient than just using his hands, and soon, moving singing filled the room.

That night, all three Assistants experienced the joy of being attacked from the front and back, truly living a fulfilling life — Dudu's hundred-day banquet was held at home.

Perhaps because it was a child born out of wedlock, neither side's family invited relatives with great fanfare; the entire banquet, apart from a few elders, only included Huang Bai and his wife, Ceng Li's younger sister, and a few classmates from the Central Academy of Drama Class of 96.

Although the number of people was small, the banquet was full of warmth; Hu Jing accepted the goddaughter on the spot and presented a longevity lock made of pure gold and a jade Buddha pendant that was crystal clear throughout.

Ceng Li also returned the favor with a snow-white, grease-like Jade Goddess of Mercy and accepted the godson.

"Haha, now I have both a son and a daughter."

A group of people surrounded the two little ones; the little ones were not shy at all, their dark, round eyes full of curiosity.

Huang Bai teased Dudu for a while and started chatting with Wei Jin.

"Old Wei, your pace is fast enough, and your secrecy was handled well too; I didn't have the slightest psychological preparation."

Huang Bai felt some emotion; he was one of the first to know about the relationship between Ceng Li and Wei Jin, but he never expected that Wei Jin would be so young and already have a child.

"How does it feel to be a father?"

"Not bad, I feel like my soul has a place to rest. How about you? When do you plan to have one? Xiao Ou isn't young anymore, is she?"

Wei Jin's words were also out of concern; Xiao Ou and Huang Bai were not far apart in age, and she was already in her thirties; she was not like Ceng Li, who had the nourishment of Wei Jin's bodily fluids to maintain a youthful physical state; if she waited, she might have to suffer a bit.

"Hmm, there is a plan; I am currently using traditional Chinese medicine to regulate her body."

"That's good, then you should take fewer roles and spend more time with Xiao Ou."

"Hmm, that's what I'm planning; I'll just take some variety shows and commercial performances near Beijing, and I won't go anywhere else."

Wei Jin and Huang Bai were chatting idly, while the classmates on the other side were gossiping.

"Wasn't it said before that Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was Ziyi's project? Why has the female lead changed to Li Bingbing now?"

As soon as Mei Ting said this, Hu Jing, Zhang Tong, and the others all looked at Ceng Li; after all, when it came to understanding Hollywood, none of them could compare to the latter.

"What else could it be? It's just what you think."

Ceng Li found it inconvenient to say too much; the circle was truly too realistic. Seeing that Zhang Ziyi had lost her backer in Hollywood, how could Ms. Deng continue to take her along to play? Li Bingbing successfully entered the Hollywood field through The Forbidden Kingdom, and with the strong push from Huayi behind her, becoming the female lead was a matter of course.

"Sigh, that's why they say the entertainment industry is hard to survive in; it's better for you two, I'm really envious."

Zhang Tong felt some emotion; among the actresses of the Central Academy of Drama Class of 96, she was considered the worst off; although she had appeared in many TV dramas over the years, they were basically bit parts that didn't make any splash at all; she was afraid that no one would recognize her if she walked down the street.

"What's there to be envious of? With your conditions, you're at least better than Che Xiao; finding a coal boss is easy, or learn from Senior Sister Luo Haiqiong and marry a company executive; let Pear introduce you, Shanhe Media seems to have quite a few bachelors."

Hu Jing had a carefree personality and hadn't changed much after getting married, so she teased her.

"Jingjing, your mouth, what are you saying?"

Although she had experienced a failed marriage, Mei Ting still longed for love and marriage; seeing Hu Jing's casual attitude, she was a bit unhappy.

"Oh, I'm just saying, hehe."

"You're already a mother, yet you're still so unsteady."

After the banquet ended, Wei Jin received a text message from Hu Jing.

"Blessings to you and Pear; I am doing very well, do not worry."

Second update of the day (End of this chapter)