Chapter 1655 - 1644: The Villain’s Foster Mother

Chapter 1655: Chapter 1644: The Villain’s Foster Mother

When had Zhou Linxia ever been treated like this? She immediately left with a cold face. If Ye Mu didn’t know how to appreciate kindness, why should she continue flattering him?

To say she was very angry would be inaccurate. It’s just that she was used to things going her way, so she felt a bit embarrassed. But since Li Tangfeng had decided to intervene, it did alleviate her anger somewhat!

She just felt it was a pity. Ye Mu, a person with such a good temperament, could have had an easy ride in the entertainment circle, yet he insisted on being stubborn. His future career would undoubtedly be affected. Hopefully, he learns a lesson from this and wises up!

How could Ye Mu not realize that from now on he might face setbacks? But so what? Can he be easily defeated? That underestimates his charm too much. He’s eyeing those high-end brand endorsements. With a market, there’s no worry about resources, right? Can Li Tangfeng really control everything?

Just as he thought this, a call came from Ye Qiu saying there was a role in a xianxia drama that the director insisted he must have, offering an astronomical salary.

Ye Mu glanced at the script and found the plot ridiculous. Normally, High-level cultivators wouldn’t even notice Low-level cultivators, let alone a frequently-mistaken Low-level Disciple with no connections. And he’s meant to play an Immortal Monarch? How could he, therefore, slowly develop feelings for this Low-level Disciple because of a few mistakes? Generally, someone would have been dismissed the first time they erred, right?

But people in this world are into such stories. Ye Mu sighed heavily. Never mind, he thought, I’ll just play the role. It’s no big deal anyway—I just need to act ethereally on screen, with no need for much effort.

However, this drama he scorned was about to catch fire in the summer TV season, becoming wildly popular. Who watches such shows? Isn’t it mostly teens and stay-at-home moms with nothing to do?

Despite the silly plot, his looks were stunning, and who knows how much viewership he attracted with just his face. The show’s investors and the networks airing it were absolutely thrilled because of the soaring ratings.

This summer, Ye Mu became truly famous. Unlike his previous online ad fame, this xianxia drama gained national attention. Ratings surged daily, and directly for Ye Mu, countless brand endorsements poured in like a snowstorm.

Ye Qiu, being the manager, had to schedule the most suitable engagements for him every day, pick the endorsements that matched him best. It was as if the claims Li Tangfeng made to suppress him were nothing but empty words.

"I see others enjoying doing variety shows, and they look quite fun. Why haven’t you got me one?" Ye Mu asked purely out of curiosity, not in accusation.

Ye Qiu meticulously explained, "I’m taking you on a more high-end route. While variety shows can boost your national exposure and gain you more fans, it’s not worth it. Haven’t you noticed I turned down most of the business offers, leaving only a few high-end ones? The path you’re to walk is one of premium quality. Besides, if you engage with fans frequently in variety shows, they’ll notice more of your flaws. Do you think you can always maintain gentlemanly manners relentlessly?"

Ye Mu sincerely shook his head. If it were like that, where’s the fun in it?

"Besides, your current popularity and fan base are already enough. You don’t need to do variety shows to gain fans. What you need to focus on next is the work I’ve arranged for you. Don’t let people doubt your business abilities, and increase fan loyalty. If you really want to do a variety show, wait till Chuqing is truly in the industry, and you can partner up for one."

As he listened, Ye Mu sensed something amiss, eyeing Ye Qiu sideways: "In the end, it’s all for your precious daughter, right?"

"Just say whether you’ll go or not then," Ye Qiu replied impatiently.

"I will. Why wouldn’t I be thrilled to do business with my dear niece! Speaking of it, doesn’t the film academy she applied to start soon? When does she plan to really enter the industry? Aren’t you going to look for her?"

Ye Qiu hesitated a bit: "Let’s wait a bit longer, I’ll ask a friend to check it out."

Unbeknownst to them, Chuqing, who was already on summer break, was not far from them. With nothing to do, she wanted to get out and about, maybe even find some extra work to hone her acting skills.

Chuqing genuinely loved acting, enjoying the experience of living a different life. Of course, earning money while doing so was ideal. So, when Zhou Linxia offered her resources, Chuqing declined. One, because she didn’t want to play that role, feeling it didn’t suit her; and two, she didn’t like the attitude of her parents and sister’s friends when they offered her these resources. She wanted to try relying on her own skills first.

Even though she came here against her parents’ wishes, Chuqing had no regrets. She wanted to prove her abilities to them through her efforts.

Without connections, even finding extra roles wasn’t easy. She had indeed faced some hardships these past few days, but she enjoyed it. Some recognized her as the sister of the female lead from last year’s popular harem drama, but she stubbornly denied it, claiming a resemblance. People believed her too, reasoning the actress was already famous; why would she fight for roles with extras?

With a rather plain makeup on, Chuqing continued to eat boxed meals with these extras. At times like this, she remembered how her mom used to prepare boxed meals for movie crews, wondering if she still did.

With that thought, she decided she’d secretly go back and see, really just a peek, to see what the ruthless woman was up to now.

However, Zhou Linxia came up empty-handed. She learned from neighbors that while the place was closed now, her mom still occasionally came back, attracting many to drive over for her meals.

Chuqing furrowed her brows. In the time she’s been missing, what had her mom been up to?

Ye Qiu was busy, extremely busy. Ye Mu’s popularity was soaring. As the manager, she needed to constantly network, analyze and plan, choosing the best strategies. Not a single big brand could be offended. Even if Ye Mu wasn’t keen on cooperating now, Chuqing might work with them in the future, right?

To avoid offending anyone, Ye Qiu practically used all her skills. Everyone in the circle said Ye Mu hit the jackpot—not only did he have a charming look thanks to his parents, but also a committed, highly capable manager.

Especially those who knew Ye Qiu before she became a manager marveled. They had just considered her a cook back then. Who would have thought she’d achieve such success in middle age, outshining those who had worked in the industry for decades?