novelraw Chapter 536 : Why Are You Here_
Chapter 536 : Why Are You Here_
Chapter 536: Why Are You Here?
"Have you been... doing well lately?"
They both froze after speaking.
Chen Fan was the first to react, smiling as he said, "I'm doing well. How about you?"
Wen Wan continued, "Since entering this industry, I've been spending almost every day on set. It's a completely different life experience from before."
Chen Fan smiled and asked, "Do you like your current life?"
Wen Wan didn't answer directly, but smiled and said, "I was too sensitive before. After going through that experience, I've become more open-minded now. Nothing in this world is easy."
"Between effort and achievement, there are two words: accomplishment."
"If you want to live a good life, you have to make money."
At this point, Wen Wan smiled faintly. "So now I don't think about anything else, I just want to make money."
"I've already decided. Once I earn enough money, I'll retire and enjoy life properly."
Chen Fan laughed, "That's a good plan. I hope you achieve your goal soon."
Wen Wan then commented, "You've probably already done it, haven't you?"
"I saw the news about Baidu acquiring your website. You must be financially free by now."
"It's not quite like that..." Chen Fan joked, "Humans are greedy creatures. Once we get one thing, we want something better."
"After earning 1 million yuan, you want to earn 10 million, and after 10 million, you want to earn 100 million..."
Wen Wan pouted, "The way you put it, life would be exhausting."
"My principle in life is to be content with what I have. As long as I have enough money to spend, it's fine."
As they chatted casually, the awkward atmosphere between them due to not seeing each other for a long time finally dissipated.
"You'll be a big star in the future. You'll probably get busier and busier, and rarely return to Yunhai, right?"
Chen Fan teased, "I guess we won't have the chance to drink together like before."
Wen Wan quickly replied, "That's not true. I don't know many people, and you're the only one who has helped me and with whom I can speak honestly..."
Perhaps realizing that these words sounded a bit ambiguous, Wen Wan quickly added, "The management company is in Yunhai, so I'll have to go back sooner or later."
"When I go back, I'll treat you to a drink. Next time, you probably won't be able to outdrink me."
"Since entering this industry, I often have to attend various cocktail parties. Sometimes I really have no choice. I've found that everyone in this industry, from top to bottom, wears a mask to live, it's very hypocritical."
"I haven't learned much else, but my alcohol tolerance has improved quite a bit..."
Realizing that Chen Fan might be about to hang up, Wen Wan gathered her courage and said,
"Actually... I have a question I want to ask you."
"Go ahead."
Wen Wan: "Initially, I signed a one-year contract with the management company as a screenwriter. Later, by chance, I became an actress, and the company signed another two-year contract with me as an actress."
"It's almost expiring now. The management company has been urging me to renew the contract... I... wanted to hear your advice."
Chen Fan parked the car on the side of the road, thought for a moment, and said seriously, "As a friend, I don't recommend renewing with them."
"Your current company is too small, both in terms of its position and capital strength. It doesn't match your current status at all."
"How many years do they want to sign you for?"
"10 years."
Chen Fan sneered, "They're planning to tie you down as a cash cow."
"Don't sign."
Wen Wan said softly, "The main thing is that the company has been quite good to me, and they gave me the opportunity to enter this industry..."
Chen Fan interrupted directly, "You're wrong to think like that."
"You need to understand that you had this opportunity because you brought them a good script, which caught the attention of a big director."
"If you hadn't become famous, and were just a small-time actress, do you think the company would still be so polite to you?"
"In the end, they still value the benefits you can bring them... so don't feel awkward about it."
"Just tell them that the time hasn't come yet, and you need to think about it."
"Oh, I'll listen to you." On this point, Wen Wan fully trusted Chen Fan's words.
Chen Fan continued, "With your current fame, well-known management companies in the country will be fighting to sign you, so there's no need to rush. You can choose carefully when the time comes."
"Of course, if you want more freedom, you can set up your own studio, be your own boss, and work independently."
Wen Wan pouted, "But I don't understand this..."
"I do. You can ask me anytime."
"You said it..."
Wen Wan was enjoying the conversation when someone on the other end called for her to start work.
Chen Fan smiled and said, "You're busy, I'll hang up now."
"Then... goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After hanging up, Wen Wan looked at her phone, feeling a bit dejected.
She still had so much more to say.
At this moment, the director called from afar again, and Wen Wan hurriedly put away her phone and stood up.
"Coming..."
...
The next day, Chen Fan dropped Su Ruochu off at the club. He didn't have time to accompany Su Ruochu today because he had already received a call from Yan Qing.
Yan Qing had given him an address directly, instructing Chen Fan to arrive before 10 am and not to be late under any circumstances.
"If I can't come back before noon, you can have lunch with Su Qing at the club, then you two can go shopping or go home to watch TV..."
Su Qing stood nearby, smiling as she watched this scene.
Su Ruochu felt a bit shy and embarrassed.
"I know, I'm not a child anymore. You go ahead and take care of your business."
Chen Fan smiled and nodded at Su Qing before turning to leave in his car.
Following the address Yan Qing gave him, he arrived at a high-end residential area.
He was stopped by security at the entrance. Chen Fan dialed Yan Qing's phone number, and after Yan Qing said something to the security guard on the other end, they let him in directly.
Chen Fan found Building 7 of the villas, parked his car, and saw that Yan Qing was already waiting at the door.
"You're late."
Chen Fan quickly glanced at the time.
"There's still one minute left, isn't there?"
"Brother, I told you not to be late, not to arrive right on the dot."
"Don't say anything unnecessary when we go in."
After saying this, Yan Qing turned and led Chen Fan into the villa.
A very large room on the second floor had been converted into a training room.
The band members were already there, tuning their instruments.
"Brother Qing, who is it that you had to go downstairs to pick up personally..."
Tong Yao's words trailed off as she suddenly froze.
"You... why is it you?"
Chen Fan was equally stunned.
"You... why are you here?"
He suddenly widened his eyes: "Don't tell me you're the lead singer of their band?"
He then looked at Yan Qing.
Tong Yao also looked at Yan Qing, her eyes wide as she exclaimed, "What's going on here?"
"Why did you bring him here?"
Yan Qing was very satisfied with the change in their expressions, a mischievous smirk on his face.
Without explaining to Tong Yao, he beckoned to Chen Fan.
"She's not the band leader. Come with me, I'll introduce you to the other band members."
Chen Fan's gaze swept across to the opposite side.
He immediately noticed the girl standing there with a high ponytail, wearing a leather jacket and a black mini leather skirt.
Chen Fan couldn't help but exclaim.
What a cool girl!