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Banrada took Barulan to Second Uncle's company. He mentioned that he would come to visit me in a few days to express his gratitude for saving his life. This was purely a formality; I didn't expect this fat guy to genuinely thank anyone. As long as he didn't forget his debt of gratitude and secretly run off with Barulan, that would be enough for me. To save the two of them, Second Uncle had to confront some powerful forces. If it weren't for Second Uncle bringing pressure from the Malay Peninsula and mediating, this matter wouldn't have been so easily resolved. Because of this, Second Uncle was quite unhappy, feeling that I had brought trouble to the Shen Family.
If there was anything about this situation that could make me happy, it was overshadowed by Boss Yin. A week after Second Uncle sent over the Male Ghost, I called him three times. In the first two calls, he made excuses about being busy and not having time to pick it up. By the third call, he bluntly stated that he had already bought a little ghost from someone else. In other words, the Male Ghost was now worthless to me.
Although I wasn't worried about not being able to sell it, the feeling of being toyed with was quite unpleasant. Moreover, Boss Yin boasted over the phone about how amazing the little ghost he bought was and how many houses he had already sold because of it. I had nothing to say to such a person.
Life is full of little interruptions, and I didn't mind too much. However, Liang Xi and Hu Xiaoyi were very wary of the Male Ghost, constantly avoiding me as if they were afraid of being haunted by it. The more they acted this way, the more amusing I found it. I often placed the Male Ghost on the table and laughed heartily as they stood at the door, too scared to come in.
This little mischief gave both of them a headache.
During this time, Qin Senior Sister came to see me once. She looked very excited and said that her sister's fingers had moved slightly not long ago. After thorough examination, the doctor believed her chances of waking up were greater than before. Qin Senior Sister was thrilled and asked if it was due to the effect of the Amulet. I couldn't clarify that but had to say so to maintain my previous lie.
Hu Xiaoyi knew about my relationship with Qin Senior Sister and jokingly asked if her sister woke up, would she really get married?
Only then did Qin Senior Sister remember her impulsive promise, her face turning red. She glanced at me and quickly left, looking shy in a way that stirred emotions in me. Setting aside her delicate nature, just based on appearance, Qin Senior Sister was quite likable.
Hu Xiaoyi asked if I had any thoughts about pursuing Qin Senior Sister. With so many classmates dating now, wouldn't I end up like Liang Xi, going back to the countryside to marry someone?
I laughed and said there was nothing wrong with being single; at least I wasn't being controlled by anyone. Unlike you, who follows Miss Qin around during holidays and has no personal freedom at all.
Hu Xiaoyi replied that what I called control was actually love; being managed is willingly accepted!
About a week or two later, Banrada came back alone. When he saw me, he joyfully gave me a bear hug. To my surprise, he was accompanied by a woman wearing large black sunglasses and dressed very conservatively, making it hard to see her face. However, judging by her aura and figure, she seemed attractive enough.
I was a bit taken aback and pulled Banrada aside to quietly ask, "Is this your girlfriend?"
Banrada shook his head and whispered, "She's a client I brought in from outside the company. I told her you are Mr. Shen's nephew, which is why she agreed to come."
I was shocked and said, "Are you crazy? It's obvious she's here to see Second Uncle, and you're intercepting her right at the company entrance! If Second Uncle finds out, he'll break your other leg for sure!"
Banrada looked a bit anxious; after getting beaten up a few months ago and being scared off by a drug dealer from the Golden Triangle, he hadn't had an easy time lately. Compared to before, he had lost quite a bit of weight. He sighed and said he had no choice but to be bold. Since Second Uncle didn't want him in the company but he had no support on the mainland, he needed to find a way to make a living somehow. Besides, even though this client was at the door, she hadn't entered yet.
I really have no words for this fat guy. Seeing him pleading pitifully for a long time, I could only helplessly agree. Since this kind of thing has been done, it must be kept from Second Uncle until it's finished; otherwise, if he finds out, Banrada will definitely suffer.
I asked the client about his background and what his needs were. Banrada had a strange smile on his face and mysteriously said, "If I tell you, you might be shocked!"
I told him that if he didn't speak up, I would call Second Uncle to ask if an appointment had already been made.
Banrada was so scared that his whole body shook with fat, and he hurriedly said, "Please don't cause me trouble; can't I just admit I'm afraid? But there are too many people here; let's find a quieter place."
The woman wearing sunglasses hadn't said a word all along and remained silent. I drove the Passat and took the two of them to a relatively upscale café. After finding a corner to sit down, Banrada looked around as if he were meeting a spy. I couldn't help but laugh; was it really necessary to be so cautious over such a small matter?
At that moment, the woman spoke up and asked, "Are you really Mr. Shen's nephew?"
Her voice was pleasant to hear, with a hint of a Hong Kong accent that reminded me of TVB dramas. I was a bit surprised; I didn't expect to meet someone from Hong Kong. But then I thought about how Second Uncle had introduced so many big clients to the mainland; this wasn't too unusual.
I nodded at her and said, "That's right. My name is Shen Yi, and the person you're referring to is my Second Uncle. May I ask your surname, Miss?"
The woman took off her sunglasses, smiled slightly, and asked, "Do you recognize me?"
I was taken aback for a moment as I looked at her somewhat familiar face. After thinking carefully, I suddenly remembered that she was the actress who had starred in some historical dramas! However, she had only been popular for a few years before fading away; nowadays, it was rare to hear news about her. I never expected to see her here.
Although I revealed her identity, the actress wasn't satisfied. Instead, she sighed and said, "It seems I've indeed fallen out of favor if even a young person like you needs time to remember me."
I used to enjoy watching the dramas she acted in, so upon hearing this, I quickly replied, "No, I'm actually pleasantly surprised because I'm still somewhat of a fan."
Since she was a female star, it was natural for her to hide her identity; let's just refer to her as Miss Ming. Miss Ming seemed pleased with my attitude; she didn't delve into whether I was part of the Shen family or not—what mattered was whether I could give her a satisfactory response.
Miss Ming told me that during her most popular years, she suddenly vanished from the public eye because she had been deceived by a heartless man. He spent a lot of money to win her heart and promised to marry her. In order to marry into wealth, Miss Ming decisively refused to renew her contract with the company and chose to retreat from the spotlight. However, after just a few years, the wealthy man fell in love with someone else and even drugged her to take her to the hospital, forcing her to abort the child she had just conceived for three months.
Miss Ming said that at that time she felt utterly hopeless and thought life no longer held any meaning for her. She developed severe depression and even attempted suicide several times. Fortunately, each time someone discovered her in time and saved her. After facing death multiple times, Miss Ming finally came to terms with it.
What’s so big about it? Isn’t it just a man? Love and romance mean nothing compared to money.
So, she planned to make a comeback.
However, in this era, stars come and go like mushrooms after rain. When you leave, there are naturally others to take your place. By the time you want to return, those newcomers have already grown into tall and sturdy bamboo. Making a comeback is not as easy as one might imagine. Miss Ming put in a lot of effort but could barely secure a few small gigs. Not only were they low-paying, but she also almost fell victim to the unspoken rules of the industry.
When she approached her former film and television company, they coldly responded, "At the time we offered you a renewal, you wanted to soar high like a phoenix. Now that the opportunity is gone, you want to come back? Fine, I have a few scripts here; take a look and see if you can shoot any of them. If you can, we can discuss signing a contract."
Miss Ming looked at the scripts and was infuriated because they were all essentially rated for adults only.
Going from a top star to shooting adult films was something her pride could not accept, so she immediately refused. In fact, the company had no intention of renewing her contract anyway; an outdated star had already worn out the audience's interest. It would be easier to cultivate a new talent than to revive her career. These scripts were offered with a humiliating attitude and were also an attempt to see if they could get lucky. After all, many people have peculiar tastes; if they could see a big star in such films, it would certainly create a buzz.
Miss Ming thought she could rely on her past fame for a resurgence, but she ultimately realized that the entertainment industry is even more realistic than ordinary society. After hitting numerous dead ends, she had nearly lost all her confidence.
At that moment, a friend told her that many stars became popular after hiring an Amulet. For example, a male star with the surname Zhang had been lukewarm for years until he took a trip to Thailand; upon returning, he landed several successful roles and even won his first Best Actor award.
Upon hearing this, Miss Ming immediately became interested and asked where to get an Amulet. The friend had previously done business with Second Uncle and thought it was reliable enough to make an introduction. Coincidentally, Second Uncle was busy dealing with industries in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan and didn't have time for this business, so he sent her to mainland China to find him.
To be honest, if Miss Ming hadn't fallen from grace, Second Uncle would have taken care of things directly regardless of how busy he was. But reality is such that without capability or fame, one cannot blame others for being indifferent. Miss Ming knew she had no trump cards left and had no choice but to fly to mainland China. Who would have thought that just as she arrived at the company entrance and was pondering whether the sign for Shen Art Company Limited was correct, she was intercepted by Banrada?
Banrada said that the person in charge of the company was not available and that if she wanted to buy an Amulet, she could speak with the Boss's nephew.
Miss Ming felt a bit angry at that moment. She thought it was too dismissive to be kicked out in Hong Kong only to be sent off to find some nephew in mainland China!
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