Chapter 72: Zhao Ruotong
Before making an appointment with Song Qinghuan, Zhao Ruotong had collected the data of Song Qinghuan in all respects, and no matter how comprehensive those data were, they were just on a piece of white paper after all. Having struggled in the entertainment circle for 20 years, Zhao Ruotong believed that she had got two sharp eyes and she would know exactly what the person was like as soon as she met him or her.
But now, she thought Song Qinghuan was really that woman’s daughter. The mother and daughter impressed her in the same way when she met them for the first time.
Dispelling the unnecessary emotion, Zhao Ruotong took out a contract she had already prepared and handed it to Song Qinghuan. “We are all clever people. It will waste our time if we talk nonsense. I come here this time to see you with a sincere invitation. How about joining our studio?” She said.
Song Qinghuan tried to guess why Zhao Ruotong came to see her, but she did not expect Zhao Ruotong to speak in a businesslike manner. ‘What is she expecting? ‘Song Qinghuan thought with a mocking smile.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
Sure enough, the higher the expectation, the bigger the disappointment.
Zhao Ruotong did not understand the girl sitting on the other side. It was fine just now, but Song Qinghuan’s smile went cold as she took out the contract. What was more, the atmosphere went strange.
Song Qinghuan looked down at the card that read Jingyu Studio.
The name made her extremely uncomfortable. Song Qinghuan did not even check the contract. Her smile had already disappeared. She indifferently looked at Zhao Ruotong and said, “If it is about the contract, then I think I have nothing to talk about with you, Ms. Zhao.”
Zhao Ruotong frowned and asked, “What do you mean?”
Song Qinghuan stood up and smiled, “I refuse your offer.”
When Song Qinghuan walked to the door, Zhao Ruotong calmly reminded the girl, “Do you know how many people long for this contract?”
“With the resources of our studio, we can bring you to the top list in the shortest time. For others, they have to fight with each other for a supporting role. Moreover, they even have to accompany the investors for drinks. For you, as long as you sign the contract, you will be the heroine without contending with others.”
This promise was too tempting for anyone who wanted to get famous in the entertainment circle.
This was also Zhao Ruotong’s biggest bargaining chip, as she believed that Song Qinghuan had more potential compared to Jingyu 20 years ago because Song Qinghuan had outstanding appearance and talent.
Not to mention she was that woman’s daughter. Zhao Ruotong was confident that she could make her popular and famous as a second Jingyu as long as Song Qinghuan signed a contract. Then Zhao Ruotong’s career would also take off in a short time.
Song Qinghuan tightened her grip on the door handle. Without looking back, she took a deep breath and said, “Thank you for your appreciation.”
Zhao Ruotong raised the corners of her mouth. She knew that no one could resist such a temptation.
“Bang!” Pulling open the door of the room, Song Qinghuan left without looking back, “The conditions are very attractive, I think many people are willing to sign with your company, but not me.”
Zhao Ruotong’s smile stiffened. She was confused by Song Qinghuan’s move for a second, and then she smiled helplessly. She shook her head and mumbled, “Should I speak highly of you since you really have the same temper as your mother?!”
Song Qinghuan was very angry. But she did not know what she was angry for. She felt suffocated and was about to explode in the next moment!
In the hall of Manyuanchun Tea House, Xu Ningzhou and Joy happened to sit in the same position as Song Qinghuan did last time, where they could clearly see the crowd downstairs.
Joy, a native of F Country, who had only been IM’s editor-in-chief in the Greater China region for two years, was really attracted by Chinese food.
Xu Ningzhou ordered several typical pastries and even two different pots of tea. He poured a cup of tea for Joy and handed it to her. When he looked up casually, he felt like being favored by the goddess of luck.
Carrying a bag behind her back, Song Qinghuan came out from behind the screen. When she turned around and was about to come down the stairs, she saw Xu Ningzhou who sat face to face with an elegant lady.
Song Qinghuan was a little bit annoyed. She looked indifferent when she didn’t smile.
Xu Ningzhou’s smile was frozen. He was rigid on his seat.
Song Qinghuan went straight down the downstairs without any reaction. After all, it was CBD, and it wasn’t strange for Xu Ningzhou to be here. Song Qinghuan stepped up her pace because she wanted to stay away from Zhao Ruotong.
Xu Ningzhou’s heart sank as he saw Song Qinghuan leaving in a hurry without looking up. She just threw a very cold glance at him.
“Xu Ningzhou?” Joy looked over but found no one there.
Xu Ningzhou came to his senses. He quickly stood up and looked out of the window.
From the position where they sat, they could see the front gate of Manyuanchun. After a while, they saw Song Qinghuan going out in a hurry.
“Is that your girlfriend?” Joy asked curiously.
Staring downstairs, Xu Ningzhou didn’t notice when Joy also stood up and looked down. He nodded and said, “Yes.”
“A pretty girl.”
As if being aware of the gaze behind her, Song Qinghuan glanced back as she pulled open the door of a taxi. She happened to meet the gaze of the two upstairs.
Song Qinghuan was slim with delicate and perfect facial features. Joy quickly looked Song Qinghuan up and down.
Downstairs, Song Qinghuan got into the taxi after throwing a glance. She quickly left.
Xu Ningzhou and Joy returned to their seats. Joy took a sip of the tea, rested her elbows on the table, rubbed the wedding ring on her left ring finger with her right hand, and said, “She seems to be in a bad mood.”
“Huh?” Xu Ningzhou looked up at Joy. He also found something wrong with Song Qinghuan.
Joy blinked and said with a smile, “Are you making the little beauty unhappy?”
“??” Xu Ningzhou was confused.
Joy pointed to herself and then pointed to Xu Ningzhou, naughtily blinked and said, “Maybe a misunderstanding?”
Joy was forty years old, but her appearance was deceiving. She was a petite woman with fair skin and her every move highlighted elegance and nobility. Others could easily tell that she came from a wealthy family.
Xu Ningzhou had been at a loss before Joy’s reminder. But after that his confusion was gone. With a big smile on his face, he asked a silly question, “Do you mean she is jealous?”
Joy just smiled and began to taste the delicately shaped cake on the table.
After saying goodbye to Joy, Xu Ningzhou bowed his head and made a call to Song Qinghuan on his way to the company.
Nobody answered.
‘She is really jealous and ignores me.’ Xu Ningzhou thought.