Huayu: I know the scripts of the entertainment industry inside and out!

Chapter 44 Dilraba, you can go after Xu Lang!

Inside the ward, the smell of disinfectant was mixed with a hint of negotiation.

"Honey, wouldn't you call this taking advantage of someone's vulnerability?"

Xu Lang made a joke, revealing a sunny smile.

"I call this providing timely help, sharing the burden together!" Yang Mi smiled, correcting his incorrect wording, and said:

"In this industry, acting skills are the ticket to entry, but resources and connections are the ladder to success."

"Once you sign with Jiaxing, even if the people behind Jing Tian want to take you down, they'll have to think twice. When it comes to negotiations, the company will be your bargaining chip and your source of confidence."

"This contract of yours is no worse than any newcomer's. I won't treat you unfairly. Take a look!"

Xu Lang picked up the contract and carefully reviewed it. The terms were very tempting, with a profit-sharing ratio of an astonishing 46%.

They also promised what kind of resources they would provide over the next three years, and by writing these promises into the contract, they showed great sincerity.

Yang Mi is very confident in this contract because she has never given such a good contract to anyone she trusts, not even Dilraba.

If even Yu Zheng and Liu Shishi couldn't win her over, how can you win her over without spending a fortune?

Xu Lang flipped through the contract, put it down, and said apologetically:

"Sister Honey, thank you for offering me such great terms, but I won't consider signing with any company until this matter is resolved."

"I can't bring a 'resource mine' into the team and tarnish the company's reputation. If I'm going to sign a contract, it has to be a clean one, so there won't be any misunderstandings later."

Yang Mi was taken aback. She had anticipated trying to negotiate, but she hadn't expected him to refuse on her behalf, citing "not wanting to implicate the company."

This reason left her speechless for a moment.

"Jiaxing isn't afraid of trouble," she tried to salvage the situation.

Xu Lang waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for argument:

"I know you're not afraid, but I am; Honey, you understand me. I have to sort this out myself first."

Yang Mi wanted to say something more, but hesitated and let out a soft sigh.

It wasn't because of the conditions; he actually rejected me from my perspective, so I can't blame him.

"Honey, what's wrong?"

Reba returned with a lunchbox and sensed that something was off, so she cautiously asked her what was wrong.

Yang Mi forced a smile and said, "It's nothing!"

Reba opened the packaging bag, took out the boxed meal, and opened it, and a fragrant aroma wafted out.

"Here, eat it while it's hot!"

Dilraba tore open the cutlery packaging for him and handed him chopsticks, taking great care of him.

Xu Lang took the chopsticks and began to eat.

"Xu Lang, don't just eat, have some soup too!" Yang Mi changed his attitude from before and reminded him in a tone like a friend.

We were doing business before, but now we're friends; our roles are different, so our attitudes are naturally different too.

Xu Lang took a sip of soup and casually said, "Reba, this dish is good. Did you travel a long way?"

When Dilraba heard the exaggeration, she laughed and said, "I don't want to, but there are a lot of people queuing up. My sister taught me that you shouldn't go into a restaurant that's empty, because the food is definitely not good. And restaurants with good food are always crowded during mealtimes."

Yang Mi rolled her eyes at her: "I taught you to bring him a few things, and you're already showing him respect? I've never seen you show me any respect!"

"Shall I make you another copy?"

"Where are you going? Come back!"

The atmosphere became much more relaxed.

The two stayed with Xu Lang until after 10 p.m., mostly chatting idly.

Xu Lang occasionally replied to messages on his phone, which were mostly from Yang Rong, Yang Chaoyue, and others.

……

On the way back, the city's neon lights flowed into blurry ribbons of light.

Yang Mi, waiting at the traffic light, stepped on the brake, her mind racing, and suddenly blurted out:

"Dilraba, do you like Xu Lang?"

"Ah! Ah?" Dilraba blushed instantly, her heart pounding like a drum. Caught off guard by this sudden and direct question, she instinctively gripped her seatbelt tighter.

She immediately recalled the demands Yang Mi made of her when she signed the contract: not to date easily, and even if she did, not to go public or be exposed by paparazzi.

Has my little scheme been discovered?

He hurriedly waved his hands and denied it repeatedly:

"No, Sister Mi, I didn't. I just think that Teacher Xu Lang's acting skills are amazing. I just asked him for advice when I didn't understand something, as you instructed. We're not dating."

"You can!" Yang Mi saw the light turn green, stepped on the gas, and sped across the street, continuing:

"You can date, as long as you keep it discreet and don't get exposed."

"Huh?!" Dilraba's mind went blank.

I'm having a hard time keeping up with her train of thought!

You repeatedly told me not to date during the early stages of my career, so why did you suddenly change your mind?

Yang Mi, of course, knew what she was thinking, and said:

"Xu Lang is a stock that is bound to rise. As long as he signs with a strong brokerage firm, he will definitely become a top star in the future. Moreover, some changes are taking place in this era."

"In the past, people only cared about acting skills, regardless of appearance. But in the past year, the market has changed, and appearance has become more important. If you have both good looks and acting skills, that's a double boost. As long as you have the resources, you're guaranteed to become a star."

"Xu Lang is that kind of person. No matter which company he signs with, he will basically become a sensation. He only needs one chance."

"So, I don't object to you being linked to a future top star in advance, but you still can't reveal it until you become a top star yourself, then you can decide for yourself whether to make it official."

Dilraba's brain is still malfunctioning!

This is so sudden.

Moreover, she and Xu Lang hadn't known each other for long, and there wasn't much of an ambiguous relationship between them. In particular, Xu Lang seemed to treat her with a purely businesslike attitude, like an older brother taking care of a younger sister.

She's the only one who loves to fantasize and imagine things; she has no idea about Xu Lang's attitude at all.

Does this mean I've gotten the boss's permission to date?

"Honey, are you...are you serious?"

"Of course, do I look like I'm joking?" Yang Mi glanced at her quickly and said:

"You win him over, and while you're at it, bring him to our Jaywalk Studio. From now on, Jaywalk will handle all your affairs. I'll commission a super sweet romance film for you two. We can't officially announce it, but you can still have some fun in the movie!"

Dilraba's cheeks flushed, her heart raced, and she felt a longing for love and encouragement from her parents.

"But...I don't know if he likes me—"

"For a man to pursue a woman is like climbing a mountain, but for a woman to pursue a man is like piercing a thin veil!" Yang Mi stated bluntly.

"You're so beautiful, and you have those unique exotic features of Xinjiang. I don't believe he can resist you."

"Xu Lang is handsome and has potential. If I didn't have a boyfriend, I would want to play myself."

"..." Reba thought to herself, "You don't have to say the last sentence."

Reba remained silent, turning her head to look out the window. The fleeting light and shadows swept across her clear eyes, but her thoughts were more chaotic than the night.

Yang Mi's words turned a naive, impulsive attraction into a cold valuation game and a strategic investment.

She suddenly became unsure whether her feelings for him were merely another betting tool in the boss's eyes to bind the company to a "potential stock".