Chapter 540

In this world, among the post-85 female stars, Yang Mi isn't the one with the best career development, but she is the one with the strongest career drive.

Thanks to the strong strength of Outstanding Rising Film Company, although her development in the film industry is average, in the television drama field she is undoubtedly the ratings queen.

She has several hit dramas throughout the year, far from ordinary busy.

Today she filmed several sets of luxury brand ads, got home after nine o'clock, lay on the sofa not wanting to move at all, just lying there.

The phone ring suddenly sounded, startling her who was half-asleep.

She picked it up and saw it was the number of Jiang Heng's driver.

"Hello, Xiao Sun, why are you calling so late? Is there something from Director Jiang?"

"Oh, it's like this: the premiere reception banquet ended, the rest went to KTV, Director Jiang doesn't like too noisy occasions, he wants to find someone to have another two drinks..."

"Upon hearing this, Yang Mi sat up, went to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looked outside, and indeed saw a car parked downstairs."

But because she lives on a very high floor, even with streetlights shining, she couldn't see very clearly.

"Director Jiang, do you have anywhere you want to go? If not, come to my place for a drink—I just got a bottle of Romanée-Conti recently and have been reluctant to open it; if you come, I'll open it!"

In the Maybach, the driver turned his head and asked Jiang Heng, who was resting with his eyes half-closed: "She asked whether to go upstairs, to open the Romanée-Conti!"

Jiang Heng laughed: "Wow, you're actually willing to treat me to such expensive wine—okay, let's go up!"

The car drove to the building entrance; the driver escorted Jiang Heng upstairs, and only left after seeing him enter his room.

Inside the luxury penthouse, Yang Mi had already changed clothes and touched up her makeup, then stepped forward with a beaming smile and said: "It's rare for Director Jiang to grace us with his presence; it makes my humble abode shine!"

Jiang Heng changed his shoes and laughed: "What do you mean—are you saying this house isn't good enough?"

"No way—this is such a huge mansion; honestly, a girl living alone sometimes gets scared!"

What Yang Mi said is true; according to her current income, she could afford an even larger and better home.

But because she hasn't started a family and isn't living with her parents, she hasn't kept changing homes.

Of course, there are also financial considerations.

The super-luxury penthouse provided by the company—might as well live in it, otherwise it'd be wasted!

Jiang Heng walked around the living room and remarked: "Indeed, it feels a bit empty!"

Yang Mi immediately said in a "sorrowful" tone: "I've been so busy filming that I have no time for love; I think I'm going to become an old maid!"

Jiang Heng scoffed: "You even have the nerve to say that—if you wanted to find a boyfriend and get married, the line of admirers could stretch from here to France!"

Yang Mi burst out laughing: "Among those lining up, is there you?"

"If I were there, there wouldn't be a line!"

"Yeah, who would dare compete with you? I'm never getting married!" Yang Mi said, then put on a self-pitying expression.

Jiang Heng gave a hehe laugh and didn't pick up on that.

Looking at the Romanée-Conti on the table, he couldn't help picking it up to examine it and said: "You really are willing to spend money!"

"Of course—I work so hard to earn money, shouldn't I enjoy it?"

After saying that, she glanced up and down at Jiang Heng, pursed her lips, and said: "Actually, you're not living as well as your subordinates!"

Jiang Heng said: "Everyone has their own happiness and worries!"

He is extremely wealthy in terms of assets; his visible wealth alone could rank him among the top domestic rich lists. Not to mention, over the years, the remaining special-effects production budget from the Super Microcomputer, overseas investment returns, real estate and property holdings in various countries, and stocks in companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.

All added together, it's definitely an astronomical figure.

In terms of feelings, he currently has two beloved women, but has not formed a family nor had descendants.

If he were to suddenly pass away one day, he wouldn't even have an heir.

The problem is, he truly has a business empire that needs an heir!

Perhaps it's because in both his past and present lives he never entered marriage, or maybe it's due to his age, but he suddenly feels that regardless of wealth or poverty, once a person reaches a certain age and still hasn't married and started a family, they will feel life is meaningless.

Probably because he's already experienced all the eating, drinking, and fun, life needs to enter a new mode! Seeing Jiang Heng lost in thought, Yang Mi didn't interject, but instead opened the red wine and poured it into a decanter.

Turning around, she saw Jiang Heng sitting on the sofa, so she went behind him and gave him a head massage.

After a while, Jiang Heng suddenly said: "Have you resented me over these years?"

Yang Mi's hand movement paused, then she laughed and said: "It's not that I resent you; it's just that sometimes I don't understand why I never get a chance—up to today, I still haven't starred in any of your films!"

Jiang Heng said: "Perhaps it's really just a coincidence; when I prepare a film, I always think of the script first, then consider the main creative team, but each time there happens to be someone more suitable than you!"

Looking at them one by one, there is no mistaken version!

Yang Mi pursed her lips upon hearing this; she only half-believed what he said.

Jiang Heng has directed over thirty films in the past ten-odd years; when she was younger it didn't matter, but in recent years, among the films he's made, isn't there a single female lead role suitable for her to play?

All we can say is, she isn't that important in Director Jiang's heart!

Thinking of this, she unconsciously gripped harder with her hand, yet said with her mouth: "I know, your films have huge investments; there's too much to consider!"

Jiang Heng couldn't help but exclaim: "Easy, easy—you're saying one thing but meaning another!"

Yang Mi suddenly leaned forward, putting her arms around Jiang Heng's neck, and said: "I feel wronged, you know—almost all the female artists in the company have starred in your films, except I haven't gotten a role. On the surface we all get along and call ourselves good sisters, but do you know how they laugh at me behind my back?"

Jiang Heng gently patted her arm and said: "I'm thinking about it—I'll make a special-effects blockbuster starring you within one or two years!"

Yang Mi's eyes lit up; although she currently also stars in the special-effects blockbuster *The Great Wall* directed by Zhang Yimou, which is set to be released in the year-end holiday season.

But Zhang Yimou's blockbusters can't compare to Jiang Heng's! She coquettishly said: "Next film, next film—can we just make it happen? I've known you since my teens, I cameoed as a lover with you in *Inception*, and now I'm about to become an old maid!"

Jiang Heng thought for a moment; he's already made films like *The Monkey King Returns* that are obviously similar in plot to *The Lion's Camel Ridge*, so there's no need to pursue perfection.

Yang Mi's acting may not be described as explosive, but it's still up to standard.

In terms of looks, she's still in her prime; there's no problem with her being a female lead.

At worst, when writing the script, just put a bit more thought into the female lead's character.

"Alright, then the next film will have you as the female lead!"

"Really? That's great, that's great! Ah, I'm really so happy!"

"Ah, cough cough cough!"

Da Mi Mi was overly excited, forgetting she was hugging Jiang Heng's neck from behind the sofa; in her excitement she couldn't help but put force into her arms, squeezing Jiang Heng until he coughed several times.

"Oh dear, sorry sorry, are you okay?" Da Mi Mi, frightened, hurriedly ran to the front.

Jiang Heng was both angry and amused, pointing at the other party and saying, "You still say you didn't plot to harm me?"

Da Mi Mi half-squatted on the ground, raising a smiling face and said, "It really wasn't intentional; how could I bear to murder my own husband!" (End of chapter)