Chapter 188: Big Honeybee Job-hop

In Hero Legend there are indeed many beautiful female characters; besides Angel Yan and Lena, the more famous ones also include Du Rose, Galaxy Archer Qilin, Rui Mengmeng, Angel Kaisa, He Xi, and Mo Gan Na.

Wanting to find high‑profile actresses to play these roles in the entertainment industry is no easy task, so Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and others are all part of Jiang Heng's plan.

Even Zhao Liying, who wasn't present, will eventually play a role, and Rui Mengmeng seems like a perfect fit.

Because the character settings are truly similar, Rui Mengmeng's setting in Hero Legend is that of a small‑town girl, honest in nature. From a young age her family was poor, and while studying she worked as a restaurant server to earn money…

Her background and experience are really too similar to Zhao Liying's.

Although she is currently signed to Outstanding Rising Film Company, Jiang Heng has not given her special treatment; after filming Great Feng Night Watchman, Zhao Liying's opportunities have been only supporting roles, and she can only gradually hone her acting skills.

After the meal, each went home separately.

After returning home, Yang Mi pondered for a while, then sent Jiang Heng a text asking if she could go to the company tomorrow.

Jiang Heng only replied with a "Okay," and Yang Mi was so excited she couldn't sleep half the night.

At this moment, upon seeing each other again suddenly, there was the illusion of meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

Speaking of this, Yang Mi suddenly realized that if she jumped over, she and Zhao Liying would become competitors, after all the company's resources are limited.

They aren't really friends either; the most they can do is chat with Yang Mi, but even that isn't particularly good.

Zhao Liying's face lit up with surprise; she grabbed Yang Mi's hand and was so happy she wanted to spin around.

Zhao Liying said, "Then go quickly, don't delay yourself!"

Yang Mi said, "I have some things to discuss with Director Jiang!"

Zhao Liying hadn't thought that much; she exclaimed delightedly, "Are you going to appear in the company's new drama? Congratulations!"

Bored, she saw Zhao Liying walking by from the side.

Finally she said, "Um, right, Director Jiang said yesterday there's a role that suits me?"

After joining the Great Feng Night Watchman crew, she felt she had no fame and her family background was poor, so she was somewhat insecure.

Yang Mi sighed helplessly, "We still have to wait a bit!"

Zhao Liying's assistant couldn't hold back and said, "We have to go at the agreed time!"

Yang Mi laughed and cried at the sight, suddenly feeling that the competition wasn't that strong after all.

But when the time came, an assistant led Yang Mi over.

"Honeybee, how did you come here?"

The message was reported to the secretary, who set the time for nine fifty; Yang Mi could only wait first.

Yang Mi was stunned; all her expectations before entering the door seemed to have been tossed out of her mind.

Thinking of this, her smile became a bit forced.

Yang Mi said, "It's not easy to say yet; I'm just going to Director Jiang's place to have a chat!"

Upon hearing that, Zhao Liying's cheeks flushed, she looked even cuter and said, "Oh oh, you go ahead and be busy, I'll leave first!" Then she hurried off.

Yang Mi said: "It's not clear yet; just go to Director Jiang's place to chat first!"

Jiang Heng nodded, "Maybe next year or the year after, we'll start filming Chinese Paladin 3; the female lead is tentatively set for you. When you're free, you can play a few rounds of that game to learn more about the story background."

Upon hearing that, Yang Mi was overjoyed; Chinese Paladin 1 hasn't even premiered yet, but judging from current media promotion it should be a hit, and Chinese Paladin 3 probably won't be any worse, so she hurriedly thanked Jiang Heng.

"Alright, I called you just for this; do you have anything else on your end?" Jiang Heng asked.

He knew Yang Mi had the idea of jumping ship, but he couldn't say that himself,

As the saying goes, when asking someone for help you have to play the "bad guy" yourself; Jiang Heng won't openly say he's "poaching".

Upon hearing that, Yang Mi took a deep breath; after all, she's only eighteen and really lacks experience.

After hesitating a moment, she finally said, "Director Jiang, I, I don't want to stay at Rongxinda; I want to sign with your company!"

Jiang Heng laughed, leaning back in the boss's chair, "You want to come over?"

After hesitating a moment, they finally said: "Director Jiang, I, I don't want to stay at Rongxinda anymore, I want to sign to your company!"

Yang Mi nodded, her expression growing more determined.

Some things are extremely hard to say when left unsaid.

Once said, it's no big deal!

"I feel the dramas your company shoots aren't really suited to me. I still prefer the TV dramas produced by Outstanding Rising…!" Yang Mi said, choking up.

After listening, Jiang Heng slowly said, "Wanting to jump over isn't impossible, but this is different from a normal contract. Although I'm not afraid of Rongxinda, the reputation of poaching isn't pleasant."

Upon hearing that, Yang Mi's pretty face flushed red, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Fortunately Jiang Heng continued, "In business we talk business; I need to know what I have to pay and what I can gain."

Upon hearing that, Yang Mi's mouth went dry and she became even more unsure of what to say.

If she were to terminate the contract now, she would have to pay a one‑million penalty.

For an actress born in 2004 who isn't famous yet, that's already an astronomical sum.

In other words, if Outstanding Rising Film Company wants to take her in, they'd have to spend at least one million.

And can she really repay that money to the company?

At this moment she truly lacks that confidence, "I…"

Seeing this, Jiang Heng laughed, "Forget it, just tell me directly how much the penalty should be."

"One, one million, but please rest assured, this money can be deducted from my salary income; I will definitely pay it back!"

Jiang Heng waved his hand, "No need for that; since I've agreed to accept you, I'm not afraid of this small expense!"

Upon hearing that, Yang Mi secretly clicked her tongue, "This much? Director Jiang really isn't short of money!"

She hurriedly said, "Rest assured, I'll give this money as soon as I have it!"

After thinking, she added, "If I suddenly become famous, I can repay the money even faster and even help the company make money. Hmm…!"

He said hurriedly, "Don't worry, this money—I'll give it to you as soon as I have it!"

After thinking, he added, "If I suddenly hit it big, I could repay the money sooner and also help the company earn more. Hmm…!"

Jiang Heng said: "I said it's not needed, so it's not needed; since we're preparing to sign you, whatever should be borne and paid will be given. As for your future, just work hard!"

Da Mi Mi heard this, excited beyond herself, she bowed deeply, "Director Jiang, rest assured, I will work hard and strive to become famous."

Jiang Heng smiled, "Mm, I believe you have the potential to blow up; it's up to your choice."

Yang Mi's eyes were full of excitement, "Thank you, Director Jiang, thank you, Director Jiang, I will definitely not let you down!"

Jiang Heng nodded, called the secretary in, and had her summon Du Huan and Li Xiaoping.

The two were puzzled; after entering the room and hearing Jiang Heng's instructions, first give Yang Mi a six-year contract, second help her pay the breach penalty.

Du Huan hurriedly said, "Easy, easy; I believe after telling the two Li bosses of Fusion Trust Reach, the other side will agree!"

Such a thing, even if they disagree it's not allowed, especially for the capital bigwigs who don't care about breach penalties.

However, Li Shaoguo and Li Xiaowan, upon hearing the news that Yang Mi wanted to jump ship, were stunned and then flew into a rage.

After all, in their view, Yang Mi's success today is all thanks to their cultivation; if you leave like this, it's sheer ingratitude.

But upon learning that Yang Mi's jump ship was to Love Outstanding Rising Film Company, the two bosses fell silent.

Because this is the saying, "People move to higher ground, water flows to lower places."

Love Outstanding Rising Film Company is incredibly strong; for Yang Mi to make the jump to it, she really does have some ability.

Who knows what price was paid; a million, that's no small sum!

(End of chapter)