"You remember me?" Li Nianwei said in surprise.

She had only met Ye Chen a few times, and each time was brief, with not much interaction.

However, Ye Chen was so special that Li Nianwei hadn't forgotten him even after several years; she still remembered him to this day.

But, at that time, Li Nianwei was just average, how could someone as important as Ye Chen remember her?

Besides, she had just introduced herself, and Ye Chen didn't recognize her then, so how did he recognize her now?

"I have an impression of you, but it's a bit blurry," Ye Chen said. "But when Li Yan mentioned it just now, I remembered you."

"Li Nianwei, you used to be a car model, then you joined Ye Film Industry, received a lot of support from Ye, and became sensationally popular!"

"However, we do have some history!" Ye Chen added. "One dark and windy night, you were surrounded by some thugs, and if I hadn't shown up in time, your chastity would have been violated, right?"

Ye Chen had an impression of Li Nianwei, but it was very faint. However, when Li Yan slightly mentioned it, Ye Chen remembered.

In fact, Ye Chen had the ability to remember everything, as long as he'd seen it or done it, he basically wouldn't forget.

But his relationship with Li Nianwei was superficial, and several years had passed since they last met!

Moreover, Li Nianwei's temperament had changed significantly since her rise to fame, making it hard for Ye Chen to recognize her.

"Boss, you haven't visited the company in a long time; what brings you here this time?" After chatting for a while and getting familiar, Li Nianwei suddenly asked.

"I came to the company to find Li Yan, but didn't expect it to be so easy. As soon as I entered the company, I found her!" Ye Chen laughed.

"Really?" Li Nianwei said. "Don't just say pleasant things because Yan's here!"

"It's true!" Ye Chen said seriously.

"Hmph, seeing as you're so sincere, I'll forgive you!" At this moment, Li Yan held onto Ye Chen's arm, a blissful smile on her face.

"Love you!" Ye Chen said affectionately.

"Can you two be a bit more mindful? There are others here as well!" Li Nianwei said helplessly.

The entertainment industry is a power circle where everyone tries their best to climb to the top!

Li Nianwei, mingling in the entertainment circle, naturally caught the trend, wanting to give something to gain something.

So, Li Nianwei had ideas about Ye Chen, wanting to use him to rise to the top and become a superstar in the circle!

However, seeing Ye Chen and Li Yan so intimate, showing affection right in front of her, made Li Nianwei very depressed!

Doesn't that mean she's no match for Li Yan?

If someone had said that before, Li Nianwei would have just laughed it off. Because Li Yan was so popular, she seemed like an unreachable peak, not in the same league!

But now, she's popular too, not losing to Li Yan at all!

Moreover, she has everything Li Yan has and is younger than her!

But why does Ye Chen favor Li Yan and not show any interest in her?

"What are you doing at the company?"

Both Li Yan and Li Nianwei are currently top stars; their work should keep them busy, so how do they have time to come to the company?

"Uh."

A strange thing happened; faced with Ye Chen's question, the two women fell silent.

"What's wrong?" Ye Chen asked suspiciously.

"Nianwei had something to handle at the company, and I came along with her!" Li Yan said.

"Something to handle?" Ye Chen was even more puzzled.

Someone like Li Nianwei, a top celebrity, is a treasure to the company, always accompanied by an agent.

If she had something to handle, she could just let the agent do it. Why come herself?

"Nianwei, if you don't want to, just tell Ye Chen!" Li Yan said.

"But, is that okay?" Li Nianwei looked troubled.

"Why not?" Li Yan said. "Ye Chen is the company's boss. As long as he speaks up, no one will trouble you!"

"Really?" Li Nianwei looked at Ye Chen, very hesitant.

"I rarely interfere with company matters, but if you have difficulties, I can lend a hand." Ye Chen said.

"The company found me a boyfriend, but I don't want to date; can you help me?" Li Nianwei said.

"The company found you a boyfriend?" Ye Chen said in surprise.

Has Ye Film Industry's benefits become so good? Not only giving salaries but also finding partners for employees?

"There's very little true love in the entertainment industry; relationships between stars are basically just hype!" Seeing Li Nianwei falter, Li Yan helped explain. "Nianwei has a movie coming out soon. The company worked hard to promote it and now wants to add the finishing touch by hyping up some scandal..."

"But even acting requires dedication, let alone a romantic relationship?"

"Nianwei doesn't want to date a stranger, nor does she want any physical contact with others, so she came to the company to find Zhang Xinlan, hoping she could rescind the order."

Being a star is an enviable career; celebrities dress glamorously and are highly valued! But behind their glamorous appearance lies untold hardship.

Li Nianwei joined Ye Film Industry. Although she wasn't subjected to unspoken rules, she had to follow the company's arrangements!

This time, the company wanted Li Nianwei to hype up a scandal, and even found her a male star, which made her very resistant.

Actually, such things are common in the entertainment industry because it's like acting; everyone is just playing around.

Some like to play for real, booking hotel rooms, actually having relationships.

Some don't, stopping at holding hands or kissing to increase exposure.

However, no matter which way, some form of physical contact is required!

Li Nianwei pays great attention to her image and doesn't want this kind of scandal hype. So, she came to the company, hoping that Zhang Xinlan would rescind the order.

Besides, she knows Zhang Xinlan and Li Yan are on good terms, so she brought Li Yan along, hoping Zhang Xinlan would cancel her scandal hype out of respect for Li Yan!

"You're quite clever to know how to call for reinforcements!" Ye Chen looked at Li Nianwei, smiling inexplicably.

Li Nianwei is a popular celebrity now and holds some status in the entertainment circle. But an artist is still an artist, they have to follow company arrangements!

If Li Nianwei went to Zhang Xinlan alone, saying she didn't want scandal hype, she'd definitely be rejected.

Because the company signs artists to generate profit! If Li Nianwei doesn't show her value, why would the company support her?

So, facing the company's arrangement, Li Nianwei couldn't resist!

But it's different with Li Yan, because Li Yan is Ye Chen's woman, and so is Zhang Xinlan.

They get along well, and Zhang Xinlan will give face to Li Yan by canceling Li Nianwei's hype!

That's why Ye Chen said Li Nianwei was clever, also hinting that she was shrewd!

"Boss, I really don't want to hype things up; can you help me?" Li Nianwei looked at Ye Chen, her face full of pleading.

"This is the company's arrangement; it's not just about what you want or don't want!" Ye Chen shook his head, seeming not to agree.

"But dating is my personal freedom; I don't want to date right now!" Li Nianwei defended.

"It's just hype, not real dating!" Ye Chen said.

"But even for hype, you have to pretend, go out, hold hands, and kiss!" Li Nianwei said. "But I don't want any of that!"

"Isn't acting like that too?" Ye Chen said.

"In acting, you can use a stand-in or camera angles!" Li Nianwei said.

"Ha ha." Li Nianwei's serious demeanor made Ye Chen laugh.

"Can you help me?" Li Nianwei asked pitifully.

"Guess!" Ye Chen smiled brightly.

"..."

Li Nianwei didn't guess but looked to Li Yan for help in pleading her case.

"Ye Chen, Nianwei has worked very hard over the years. Also, the movie's pre-release buzz is great; there's really no need for hype." As expected, Li Yan spoke up to plead for Li Nianwei.

"Hmm." Ye Chen said. "The decision was made by Zhang Xinlan, and I'm not in the position to change it easily. Let's go speak to Zhang Xinlan together and see what she says."

"Okay!" Li Yan said.

Ye Chen's attitude was unclear, neither agreeing nor refusing to help.

But Li Yan knows Ye Chen very well. If he says this, it means he's agreed to help!

So, the three of them walked together to the office area, reaching the chairman's office.

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