
Chapter 296: Are you dating someone?
But even if his appearance remained the same, his temperament might have changed.
Luo Chen three years ago was like a piece of white paper, clean and flawless, full of passion and talent. Its unique properties are like breathing fresh air in the materialistic entertainment industry.
But at the same time, being so pure gave people the desire to trample on it...
Luo Chen still had a smooth and perfect face today, but it was as white as snow. He was still a teenager, yet there was a trace of sadness in his eyes like an old man without a glimmer of light within him.
Initially, Ye Wanwan had no idea why there was no news about Luo Chen at all when all the other main cast of "Frightening Dragon" became so popular—even the supporting actors were fine as well. Now he knows why.
Luo Chen was 18 years old back then and he had just entered university, bringing a dream within him and had just managed to act in the first movie of his life. It was just the beginning of his life.
He has worked very hard for the last 18 years and has finally started a career he loves. He was finally able to earn money and let his mother live a good life ...
But all these dreams were destroyed by Zhou Wen Bin...
He did not have any strength or status; his words were weightless, so a single bad word from Zhou Wen Bin could bring him to his death. He watched as the artists who debuted at the same time as him, including those far inferior to him, slowly gained popularity and left him in the dust...
He saw his mother becoming older and weaker, yet he failed miserably and could not see any hope in his future ...
Since Luo Chen was too unpopular in his past life, the only memory of him that Ye Wanwan had was his role in "The Terrible Dragon", so he didn't even know what happened to him in the end. It might not have been a good ending as he had never become popular, meaning he had not given up on Zhou Wen Bin ...
On the sofa, Luo Chen's body looked extremely weak. However, his black hair looked extremely soft, in stark contrast to his pale and sickly complexion.
Ye Wanwan saw how he lowered his head and bandaged his wound in silence. He saw how he looked so obedient and his heart softened.
She could not help it, after all, she was actually 27 years old in her heart and seeing this kind of innocent and gentle little sheep made it difficult to control the overflowing mother love within her.
Luo Chen noticed his gaze at her as he raised his head and looked at the person behind the table. That pair of clear eyes was filled with vigilance and alertness.
After being manipulated for three whole years, it removed all of its innocence and purity. He could no longer trust anyone even if this person saved him from the hands of Zhou Wen Bin.
Who knows? Maybe he was the other Zhou Wen Bin?
With that thought, Luo Chen's nerves instantly tensed up.
At this moment, Ye Wanwan also regained his senses and was ready to talk about business.
He opened the black notebook and asked directly, "What show or task have you done in the last three years?"
Luo Chen's face darkened as he replied in a hoarse voice, "No ..no show and no duty."
This reply was exactly as he had expected.
Ye Wanwan: "What about personal duties?"
Luo Chen shook his head, "No, the company doesn't allow that."
Ye Wanwan continued to ask, "Have you met someone? Do you have a partner? Including your ex."
Luo Chen was stunned for a moment and his body stiffened from this personal question. He pursed his lips and replied, "No. .. I also have nothing in the past ..."
Ye Wanwan was somewhat surprised as he tapped on the pen in his hand. Although Luo Chen was very young, he was 21 years old and no longer a child. Also, with her appearance, had she not actually dated before?
Should he be so pure ...
Chapter 297: Why should he?
"A sexual partner? Fucking fella? One night's date?" Ye Wanwan continued to investigate with a serious expression.
It is best if he does not have it, but if he has it, he must make sure to deal with his dirty past first.
Because Ye Wanwan was so straightforward, Luo Chen's back further stiffened as he sat upright like a ruler. "No..."
The seriousness on Ye Wanwan's face then slightly disappeared. "It's so good."
After which, he continued to ask indifferently, "Who is handling your Weibom account now? Is it under your own control?"
"Bin-ge is in charge," Luo Chen replied.
No wonder his Weibo has been so miserable for the past three years. No activity at all..
Ye Wanwan frowned then said, "Alright, I'll take over from here. Check all your social media accounts once when you get home and remove any inappropriate content. I'll check on him."
Luo Chen obeyed his orders involuntarily. "Good."
"Oh yeah, does the company give you a base salary?" Ye Wanwan asked.
Luo Chen replied bitterly, "They haven't paid me for nearly half a year ..."
"Then what have you been doing all this time?" Ye Wanwan asked,
Luo Chen looked a little embarrassed, "I've ... done odd jobs ..."
He could not do anything related to the entertainment industry and could not take on personal duties, otherwise, he would be sued by the company, so he had no choice but to take a side job.
The contract artist usually earns a base salary but Zhou Wen Bin does not arrange any duties or jobs for him, continues to cling to his contract, refuses to release him and even cuts his base salary. He was clearly trying to push her to her death.
Even with that pitiful base salary, other artists might be able to endure just by taking on one task or taking a few photos for the magazine, but for Luo Chen, it was, that was the only income he got from the company.
It was not difficult to imagine what kind of hardship he had to endure these past three years. He is talented and smart and is meant to show his talent in the entertainment world, but he is forced to do odd jobs at the lowest level to earn his income.
Luo Chen probably intended to last another two years then sign a contract with another company. His five precious years would go to waste and even if his contract expired, judging by Zhou Wen Bin's devious manner, he would never give him a chance to make it big.
No one wants a troubled artist past his prime.
Earlier, in Zhou Wen Bin's office, he heard that Luo Chen couldn't even pay his mother's medical bills ...
Ye Wanwan thought about it for a while then said, "I'll ask someone to transfer the salary that the company owes you at once. You can use it for emergencies first."
Ye Wanwan immediately called the finance department.
Chu Hong Guang had just gotten angry, and Zhou Wen Bin would not dare to make things difficult for him like that, so he could make this small decision himself.
As expected, the finance department whined a little and made excuses like the company wanted to increase their income and save expenses but in the end, they agreed to give him a salary.
"It's done. Just take it straight from the finance department later."
Seeing that Ye Bai made this call on the spot and got a six-month salary back for her, Luo Chen's eyes shifted slightly and he replied in a dry and hoarse voice, "Thank you."
Although half a year of basic salary only increased to about 10,000 yuan, it was enough to get him out of a desperate situation.
However, in the future .. he does not know what will happen ...
*This guy... really wants to work with me?
But why should I?
Why did he disagree when Zhou Wen Bin wanted to exchange me for Lin Hao*?
He did not know what redeeming qualities he had so one would be willing to spend a lot of energy for him and even start a feud with Zhou Wen Bin ...
Chapter 298: Sexual orientation.
When she first debuted three years ago, she was indeed quite popular and even had the chance to make it big, but over the next three years, because teen idols were very popular, she said, all the companies frantically took out the teen idol and prepared fresh meat always. There were only a handful of people who could become famous and the competition was fierce.
There were many newcomers and interns who had equal standing with him in their respective companies. Moreover, each of them had good looks and were between 16 and 20 years old when he had already missed his prime time and age, so he was in a very awkward situation.
He knows all this very well...
Ye Wanwan looked at Luo Chen who was thinking hard. Her face became even more resolute as she said, "And one last question: your sexual orientation."
Suddenly hearing this question, the color that had just reappeared on Luo Chen's face faded away instantly and his body was as stiff as a board.
Ye Wanwan noticed Luo Chen's reaction and really couldn't bear to keep asking but he had no choice—this was an important question and he had to be clear about the answer before working with him.
Especially the question of his sexual orientation. Although society today is quite open-minded and more accepting of homosexuals even the fujoshi market is growing, the mainstream media is not so accepting of this and it is clearly a taboo subject in the entertainment industry. Plus, if senior management finds out that an artist is homosexual, it will be the end of the artist's career.
Ye Wanwan strengthened his resolve and asked, "Is this question very difficult to answer? Do you like men, women or are you okay with both?"
It was clear that Luo Chen was disgusted by this question. She pursed her lips and finally muttered the word after a very long time, "Women ..."
Ye Wanwan watched him closely. Luo Chen's answer wasn't fake, and his disgust towards men was obvious, but he seemed to dislike women when he answered.
As long as he doesn't have "it" tendencies, everything's fine.
Ye Wanwan looked at the little lamb sitting in front of him dying from fear and his tone became softer. "Sorry to have asked all these questions; there may be some questions that make you uncomfortable, but now I am your manager and I must have a clear understanding of everything about you.
From today onwards, every single one of your problems, no matter how big or small, will be my responsibility. It's not just limited to your work, including the events you receive, your duties, your dress style, your diet, your lodging and transportation. , your usual social activities, the friends you hang out with, your dating partner, your social activities, whatever you say and however you act, you must obey all my instructions.
You should tell me immediately if anything happens, including anything about the question you just answered and you should not hide anything from me. Do you have a problem with what I just said? You can talk about it now."
Compared to Zhou Wen Bin's attempts to tease him with temptation and coercion, this new manager was extremely strict but this kind of attitude strangely helped him feel more comfortable. He nodded his head lightly and replied obediently, "I'll cooperate."
Ye Wanwan was satisfied and wasted no more time. He continued to discuss some other details with her.
When he was sure there was nothing he ignored, Ye Wanwan finally stopped. "Okay, we'll stop here for today. Add me to your contacts, go to bed early tonight and come to the company's movie studio tomorrow at 9am. If you don't have a problem, you can come back now."
Luo Chen kept his number and added it on WeChat then left the office feeling a little confused.
*This guy really wants me?
Why is he so confident to put all his bargaining chips on me?
I haven't acted in three whole years...
Can I really do it* ...
More than being afraid of this man, what he feared the most was that he couldn't do it ...