Chapter 33

Sui Lingfang couldn't help but be stunned; it was the first time she had heard such words from an artist.

The entertainment industry is full of conflicts of interest; although there are good friends, it is all too common for someone to be a best friend one moment and then leak information to entertainment reporters the next.

As a senior who has already had her time in the spotlight in the entertainment industry, it is already quite good that Jin Li does not bully juniors or snatch their job opportunities.

Sui Lingfang had heard of those "living bodhisattvas" who could still care about their juniors and ask if they had any difficulties in their recent development; she knew such people existed.

But those people were already in high positions, with their reputation and status established, which is why they could help others without any reservations and with pure sincerity.

But Jin Li is different.

Jin Li has only just made a comeback, and her popularity is still only that of a small second-tier celebrity.

Although she is currently crushing He Yixuan in terms of resources, in terms of her current status in the entertainment industry, she, as a small second-tier celebrity, still cannot compare to He Yixuan.

This is why she previously told Jin Li that some job offers looked good, but the attitude of those seeking her out was insincere; that is the reason.

They were clearly good job offers, yet they delusionally hoped to sign Jin Li as a spokesperson at the price of a small second-tier celebrity.

There are many things that are said one way, but to actually do them that way is impossible.

Just like Jin Li now, with the status of a small second-tier celebrity, it is impossible for her to really accept job offers meant for small second-tier celebrities.

Sui Lingfang didn't drive this time; she specially brought an assistant when she came out and sat in the back row with Jin Li.

She looked at Jin Li carefully and, confirming that Jin Li was saying this sincerely, couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"You... sigh, forget it. You sincerely consider others, but others may not necessarily treat you sincerely. Be more careful next time."

Jin Li laughed, "Sister Fang, I'm not being kind indiscriminately or helping just anyone. For one, He Yixuan was brought up by you personally, so you know her character.

If she weren't a good person, you wouldn't have kept bringing her along. I trust you on this point, which is why I trust her.

Secondly, it has to do with my health. I know that after my popularity exploded, there were many job offers coming to my door, but I can't really struggle like a normal person. There are many offers I simply can't take on."

A flash of cunning crossed her eyes, and she said with immense liveliness: "Isn't this a case of keeping the benefits within the company? Instead of letting the opportunities that come to me go to artists from other companies, it's better to benefit those in the same company.

When the boss signed me with such a high commission ratio, wasn't it also because he wanted to build me into a living signboard, so that high-quality trainees would come to our company and form a positive cycle? I think it's quite good to distribute the offers I can't take."

Sui Lingfang glared at her, annoyed, "What's this? Your popularity hasn't even settled yet, and you're already thinking about how to generate revenue for the company? Do I have to issue you a 'Model Worker' badge to praise you?"

Jin Li happily took over the conversation.

"Don't say that; I wouldn't dare claim to be a model worker, but if you dare to issue an 'Employee Most Worried About the Company' award, I'll dare to take it.

It's just that my health is poor. If my health were a bit better, I'd moonlight as an agent and distribute all the offers that come to me but that I can't take to the artists under me, ensuring they never lack work!"

Sui Lingfang rolled her eyes, "You're thinking too beautifully. The advertisers might not even want the ones you recommend!"

After some banter, the atmosphere relaxed, and Jin Li took a stack of test papers out of her bag, intending to continue doing some problems.

Although she went to worship Mazu in the morning and her current physical condition is quite good, who knows if the afternoon filming will be very difficult.

Just in case, it's better to do some problems first and try to extend this state a little longer.

Half an hour later, Jin Li arrived at the branch of Duomi Cosmetics.

The headquarters of Duomi Cosmetics is in East Weicheng, and there is also a branch in Nancheng. Considering Jin Li's health issues, Duomi didn't make Jin Li specifically run to East Weicheng.

The photographers from their headquarters personally led a team to Nancheng; their sincerity was full.

After sitting down, Jin Li didn't say much; it was mainly Sui Lingfang talking to the person in charge opposite, with both sides communicating some matters.

After talking for half an hour, everything was settled.

The manager in Nancheng looked at Jin Li at this time and asked somewhat shyly: "Um, Jin Li, can you give me an autograph and a photo later?"

The manager in Nancheng was a middle-aged man. Seeing him suddenly act "shy," Jin Li was stunned for a while before nodding repeatedly: "Okay, of course, no problem."

The manager talked endlessly: "Hey, 4 years ago, I was also a fan of the Pink Girls group. At that time, the one I liked most was Ji Qinglian.

At that time, I was working at Duomi, thinking that if Duomi could invite you to be spokespersons, it would be great. I would be satisfied just to see you from afar.

Who knew that you would disband after only one year of debut? At that time, I was also running to the blog square with others to spam the screen, accusing the black-hearted company of not acting like human beings!"

Recalling the past, the manager felt that he had become a few years younger.

The photography team was still preparing, and Jin Li wouldn't be filming so quickly, so she listened patiently.

What kind of feeling is this...

It's just a bit rare, and also a bit of a surprise.

This is not a fan shouting support across a screen on the internet, but a real person standing in front of her, at a very reachable distance.

Hearing him mention the days of chasing stars in the past, Jin Li's thoughts drifted a bit. The person he spoke of was not herself, but another person.

The original Jin Li had so many fans...

The manager didn't reminisce about the past for long; after just ten minutes of chatting, an assistant called him away to handle other matters.

The photography team was still doing preparatory work and wouldn't be able to film until the afternoon, so the two returned to the car first.

Sui Lingfang said: "It's stuffy staying in the car. Why don't I open a day-use room for you at a nearby hotel so you can go to the hotel and rest for a while?"

Jin Li nodded, "Okay."

She is not a person of hardship and simplicity; on the premise of being able to make herself comfortable, she doesn't mind spending a little money.

She can't take the money of the human world with her anyway; simply put, there is no real sense of it.

However, having been in the celebrity business for a long time, there is basically no real sense of money.

The so-called spending money like water, and earning money like water.

Sui Lingfang opened the hotel room and took Jin Li up.

Entering the room, Sister Fang saw that she was thinking about something and didn't start doing problems immediately, so she couldn't help but ask: "Do you hate that manager? Why were you in that state when you heard him talking?"

Jin Li came back to her senses, shook her head, and sighed: "It's not hate, I just feel it's a bit unreal. So I really had so many fans before! I don't know if I've been away for too long, it feels a bit incredible."

Sui Lingfang smiled: "Then adapt more, there will be more and more in the future."

(End of chapter)