Chapter 401: Broken Defenses

Ever since Jing Tian was chosen by Old Tian as a minor supporting role in "Love at the Seaside City," Cao Yang had been somewhat curious about the person known in his past life as the "Human Flower of Wealth and Prosperity" and the "Jing Tian Who Can't Be Made Famous."

After all, if it were truly as some leaks suggested—that her benefactor was some old man surnamed Lu with a background in the Wanda Group—it really wouldn't make much sense.

Not to mention that the old man surnamed Lu only had rumors of a Wanda background; even if he were the boss of Wanda, it would be impossible for him to desperately dump money into all kinds of resources, including Hollywood, for a single actress, sinking hundreds of millions of dollars into it.

In other words, using hundreds of millions of dollars to promote an actress is not something a normal person would do; no one's money comes from a strong wind, and even if it did, one has never seen it squandered like this.

Normal wealthy big shots who support actresses don't desperately dump resources; they might give some, but they mainly buy various properties and luxury goods, because for wealthy big shots, these have many uses and won't result in a loss.

Jing Tian's situation is clearly different.

However, given Cao Yang's current status, he still knew a little bit of information.

Jing Tian's personality is somewhat naive and innocent, and she truly doesn't have much ambition; this isn't a persona played by some actresses.

And people with this personality are mostly those who have lived a life without worries since childhood.

Coincidentally, Cao Yang was extremely familiar with someone who had a similar personality, and that was Yu Feihong.

Of course, regardless of what Jing Tian's background is—whether it's a benefactor who squanders money like paper or some other "very solid" background—to the current Cao Yang, it doesn't amount to much.

Because people who are truly heaven-reaching would not let their children and grandchildren mingle in the entertainment industry and show their faces, let alone be so high-profile; even if they were active on screen at first, they would slowly disappear from everyone's sight.

Of course, not caring about the other party's background does not mean one will provoke them for no reason.

Therefore, even though Cao Yang didn't hold his ground, opened his mouth, and stuck out his tongue, he still used no small amount of willpower to dodge backward and said:

"Wait a moment, listen to me first. I don't intend to find a girlfriend for the time being. You need to think this through clearly. I don't have any resources suitable for you in my hands right now..."

Cao Yang's meaning was very clear, and he was a scumbag in a very clear way.

To sum it up in four words: I won't take responsibility.

Who knew that to Cao Yang's words, Da Tiantian acted as if she hadn't heard them, once again using practical action to show that she wasn't coming for resources or status at all.

Fine, if the other actress who followed to Berlin had said she wasn't doing it for resources and status, Cao Yang definitely wouldn't have believed it.

But Da Tiantian, well, she still had a high degree of credibility.

Sometimes, the less ambitious and more quiet a girl seems, the less she considers things when acting; conversely, girls who harbor certain goals will consider many issues.

Cao Yang is no saint; the atmosphere had been built up to this point, so what else was there to say?

After a long while, Cao Yang couldn't help but ask:

"Why are you so..."

"I study dance; maybe I accidentally broke it while practicing."

Looking at her knitted brows and the way she seemed unable to move easily, Cao Yang was momentarily stunned.

Damn!

Cao Yang wanted to slap himself; what was this, he just hated himself for having a loose tongue.

On the surface, don't you have a benefactor daddy?

Damn!

Cao Yang was momentarily speechless.

He couldn't help but glance at her; what the hell... are you playing me?

Perhaps sensing Cao Yang's conflict, Da Tiantian frowned, turned around, hugged Cao Yang, and said with a smile:

"Director Cao, I admire you so much, and plus you helped me get the Silver Bear for Best Newcomer, that's why today happened. I am voluntary; you don't need to have any psychological burden."

Saying this, she beamed and continued: "I said those things just now because I wanted you to know that I am not a casual girl. I am only nineteen years old this year and won't do things I don't want to for the sake of resources.

Of course, you might not believe me when I say this.

Let's put it this way: when I was 10, the then-US President Clinton visited Xi'an. I had the honor of being a child who welcomed him, performed a dance, and took a photo as a souvenir.

Last year, I was designated by the Northwest Cherry Growers Association as the spokesperson for Northwest cherries that year and was received by the Governor of Washington.

I'm not saying this to show off; this isn't anything worth showing off. I just want to tell you that I don't need to do things I don't like for the sake of resources or anything."

Cao Yang gave a bitter smile; you saying this makes me even more conflicted, okay?

If you were really like most actresses, with a real benefactor backing you, I wouldn't be this conflicted.

Forget it, it's a matter of mutual consent; no need to care too much about whether it's broken or not. At worst, I'll just give her more resources to compensate.

"Ding-dong..."

Just as Cao Yang was thinking, the doorbell suddenly rang again.

Before Cao Yang could react, Da Tiantian suddenly asked nervously: "D-Director Cao, it wouldn't be your girlfriend, would it?"

As she spoke, she stood up, then let out an "ungh" and a "hiss," and was about to put on her clothes.

"Don't move, just lie there. I'll go see what's going on."

Cao Yang pressed her down, stopping her from putting on her clothes.

Then, he seemed to realize something.

Da Tiantian's face turned visibly red; she sat back on the bed in one motion, pulled the quilt to cover her charms, let out another "hiss," and lay back down, covering her head.

"I-I'm going to sleep first."

A muffled voice came from under the quilt.

Seeing her disheveled state, Cao Yang couldn't help but want to laugh.

Weren't you quite brave just now?

How come you know how to be shy now?

While thinking about Da Tiantian's funny behavior, Cao Yang walked out of the bedroom and into the living room. Taking a lesson from before, he asked through the hotel door: "Who is it?"

There was silence outside for a long time. Just as Cao Yang was wondering if someone had pressed the wrong button, he heard a weak voice come from outside.

"I-I am Yang Mi. I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Cao Yang was momentarily speechless.

He had seen such things many times; not long ago, there was Da Tiantian.

So, as long as a director is slightly famous, they are truly not short of women; there is no need at all to engage in so-called "sleeping with whoever."

"Yang Mi, right? It's too late today. How about we talk tomorrow? You should hurry back and rest."

There was another silence outside the door.

Just when Cao Yang thought she had left, he didn't expect her weak voice to come through again.

"Director Cao, could you please let me in first? I really have something."

You have nothing.

"Go back and sleep early, get some rest, don't let your imagination run wild. You are still young, don't make decisions easily. Go back, I'm going to sleep too, see you tomorrow."

After Cao Yang finished speaking, he heard the weak voice come from outside again.

"O-okay Director Cao, I'll talk to you tomorrow then. Get some rest, goodnight."

Yang Mi was a bit disappointed. She had finally made up her mind, finally thought about how to win sympathy after it was all over, but who knew Director Cao wouldn't even open the door!

That's right, Cao Yang must have guessed it was this kind of thing, but he might be too upright, not even daring to open the door.

Sigh, what a good opportunity, missed just like that.

A missed opportunity!

Cao Yang returned to the bedroom and looked at Da Tiantian, who was still covering her head.

Actually, he had ways to roughly tell if Da Tiantian was telling the truth.

For example, if he were to touch her now, as long as he was careful, he could tell from her inadvertent expressions and movements.

But it wasn't necessary.

He crawled under the quilt. Da Tiantian didn't speak, so he asked with a smile: "Asleep?"

"Mm."

Cao Yang wanted to laugh, then reached out, wanting to pull her into his arms.

He didn't expect that as soon as he touched her delicate skin, Da Tiantian's whole body stiffened.

Uh, this could also be considered an inadvertent expression.

However, weren't you quite brave before? How come after that emotion passed, you're actually so reserved?

Women are truly strange.

However, it must be said that this posture of refusing while welcoming is even more capable of stimulating a certain special emotion in a man's heart.

The next day, if one observed carefully, one would find that Da Tiantian's walk was a little unusual; she didn't dare to walk too fast.