34 Liu Qinli

34 Liu Qinli

'As He Xinyan munched on a cookie

she saw from the corner of her eyes that a woman was walking their way.'

'The woman was wearing a dark red dress

and she seemed to be around her 50s. She smiled at Gu Yechen and didn't acknowledge He Xinyan.'

'"Mrs. Shen

" Gu Yechen greeted the woman.'

'"Yechen

who is this?" The woman asked as she pointed at He Xinyan. Xinyan could tell that the woman wasn't very friendly

so she silently ate her food as Gu Yechen talked with the woman.'

'"She is my girlfriend."'

'"Girlfriend?" The woman seemed to be very surprised

but she didn't talk any further about He Xinyan. Instead

she switched the topic to something about their business and Gu Yechen talked with her for a while later before she left.'

'Once she was gone

Gu Yechen turned to He Xinyan and said

"That was the wife of the CEO of the Shen Corporation."'

'"Oh

okay." He Xinyan watched as the woman left to go speak with someone else. She knew of the Shen Corporation. It was one of the most powerful corporations in the country

but of course

it couldn't compare with the Gu Corporation.'

'If there were levels

He Xinyan would say that the He Corporation was probably on the third level

whereas the Shen Corporation would be on the second level. And on the first level. . . Only one family fit on the first level - the Gu family.'

'He Xinyan handed the empty plate to a waiter walking by and decided to stop eating because her dress was beginning to feel a little tight.'

'Gu Yechen held onto her hand again

"Let's go talk with someone."'

'They walked together to the other side of the room

and the sight of them together was very eye-catching.'

'Gu Yechen stopped in front of a short man who had dark black hair

but also had several wrinkles on his face.'

'"CEO Liu

" Gu Yechen called. The man turned around and his eyes widened from surprise and excitement when he saw Gu Yechen.'

'"CEO Gu! Is there anything I could help you with?" A second ago

Liu Qinli was still very proud and cold as he talked to a few other people trying to butter him up. However

once he saw Gu Yechen

his attitude immediately changed as he abandoned the people he were originally talking to.'

'Gu Yechen turned to He Xinyan and looked at her as he spoke

"This is my girlfriend

He Xinyan."'

'He Xinyan nodded her head politely

"Hello

CEO Liu."'

'Liu Qinli looked at He Xinyan and quickly eyed her from head to toe. He didn't know whether the woman next to Gu Yechen was only a mere short-term girlfriend or an actual partner

so he didn't want to lower himself too much but also didn't dare offend her.'

'From looking at her

Liu Qinli guessed that Gu Yechen was just playing around with her for a while because she was very pretty and Liu Qinli didn't recognize her as a daughter from any rich or powerful family.'

'"Hello

" Liu Qinli replied as he squeezed out a smile.'

'"This is CEO Liu

the boss of LQ Entertainment and also the famous producer Liu Qinli." He Xinyan looked up at Gu Yechen in surprise as she recognized the words LQ Entertainment and the name Liu Qinli.'

'LQ Entertainment was the best entertainment company in all of Country Z

and only the top A-list celebrities had a chance to join.'

'The boss

Liu Qinli

was also a legend by himself. He was a film director

producer

and screenwriter

and every single film he participated in was extremely famous.'

'No wonder Gu Yechen brought her over with him. Was he trying to help her?'

'"CEO Gu

is there anything you need me for?" Liu Qinli asked again

hoping to build some connections with the bigshot in front of him.'

'"Yes

CEO Liu. My girlfriend is a newcomer to the entertainment industry

and I'm hoping you can help her in the future." Gu Yechen was very direct and didn't beat around the bush when asking for help. "Of course

I will also pay you back for your help."'

'Liu Qinli's eyes lit up when he heard the last sentence

and he looked towards He Xinyan again.'

'"Do you have any films?"'

'He Xinyan took a deep breath and tried her best to talk calmly in front of Liu Qinli

"No

but I will be starring in the film 'Beautiful Things Past' in a few weeks."'

'He Xinyan felt a little embarrassed saying it out loud

because she got the role from Gu Yechen

so it technically didn't prove anything about her.'

'Liu Qinli nodded his head

"CEO Gu

I will do my best to help Miss He in the future. I am currently planning another film

and I will keep an eye out for a suitable role for her."'

'Gu Yechen raised one eyebrow

"Suitable role? CEO Liu

I thought you would be more sincere about our deal. What I plan to give back to you is probably worth more than just a suitable role. I expect at least a second female lead for her."'

'Liu Qinli furrowed his eyebrows when he heard that

and even He Xinyan also scrunched her face up a little.'

'Second female lead? In all of Liu Qinli's films

even the fourth or fifth female leads were all top A-list celebrities. The first female lead would usually be the most famous and professional actress in all of Country Z. If no one in the country matched Liu Qinli's standards

he would even go out to different countries in search of an actress.'

'Second female lead? Her? He Xinyan was still fully aware of where she stood in the entertainment industry. She wasn't even a Z-list celebrity yet

if there was even such a thing. If she got a leading role in one of Liu Qinli's movies as a nobody

people would think that she used underhanded means to get it. And she did. . .'

'"Second female lead. . ." Liu Qinli repeated.'

'To break the awkward atmosphere

He Xinyan laughed slightly and said

"Gu Yechen

let's not discuss this now. Let me finish my first film first before thinking about my second film. Plus

Mr. Liu is a legend in the industry. I am not qualified to act as a main lead in his films yet."'

'Gu Yechen frowned a little as he looked once more at Liu Qinli. But if Xinyan didn't want it. . . he wasn't going to force her.'

'"Think about it

" Gu Yechen said before walking away with He Xinyan. After a few more minutes

He Xinyan went back to eating food.'

'Although she told herself to stop

her hands and mouth wouldn't listen to her. The food at this party was even better than the expensive food from top restaurants He Xinyan had gone to!'

'He Xinyan ate happily and Gu Yechen always stayed by her side

slowly sipping on a glass of wine. The music had started and a few couples were dancing in the middle of the room.'

'"You can go and talk to whoever you need to talk to. I'm okay

" He Xinyan said when she noticed that Gu Yechen was doing nothing but watching her. Most people came to these parties to socialize and build connections

but Gu Yechen was doing none of those.'

'Gu Yechen shook his head

"I like looking at you."'

'He Xinyan gulped and her mind wandered off to think about what Gu Yechen had said in the car again. It was already nine o'clock already

and the world outside was completely dark except for the moon hanging high in the sky.'

'Gu Yechen finished the remaining wine in his glass with one gulp and placed it onto the table. He walked to the front of He Xinyan and turned around to face her.'

'With a very attractive smile

Gu Yechen placed one hand behind his back and stretched the other hand out with the palm facing up.'

'He bowed down slightly like a prince and asked

"Would you like to dance?"'