Chu Meibo's originally noble and aloof expression froze instantly.
Shen Huai continued, "Honey has already finished filming. Traveling with History will not be officially recorded until after the New Year. Before the college entrance examination is over, I will not let you take on any more roles. Let's focus on improving your grades first."
Chu Meibo's expression fell. She never expected that the biggest difficulty she would encounter after her resurrection would be mathematics!
However, she understood that Shen Huai was doing it for her own good, so she could only reluctantly agree.
Ye Cang breathed a sigh of relief, having escaped a disaster.
Shen Huai pressed his forehead, lamenting once again that his career path was really going further and further astray.
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November 16th arrived quickly, the day of the Golden Melody Awards ceremony. However, compared to the undercurrents of previous years, with Ye Cang constantly breaking records, this year's Golden Melody Awards can be said to be without any suspense.
Shen Huai had prepared a formal dress for Ye Cang well in advance. Ye Cang looked great in the V brand dress last time, and the brand was very satisfied. So this time, as soon as Shen Huai mentioned it, the other party agreed.
Compared to the sapphire blue of the previous suit, Shen Huai chose a relatively understated black this time. However, the well-tailored suit did not appear stiff at all. Coupled with simple yet stylish accessories, it brought out Ye Cang's good looks and figure to the fullest.
As the most watched person at the Golden Melody Awards, Yeh Tsang was greeted by a constant barrage of flashes and camera shutters from the moment he stepped onto the red carpet. Fans also went all out with screams, making this short walk the first climax of the evening's Golden Melody Awards.
After Ye Cang had his photo taken and gave a brief interview to the host, he was finally able to enter the inner area.
At this moment, Shen Huai, Chu Meibo, and others were already seated below the stage as relatives and friends.
Chu Mei-bo has been studying hard recently, so attending the Golden Melody Awards ceremony is a good opportunity for her to take a break.
The family and friends were not seated together with the candidates.
But Chu Meibo, listening to the deafening screams coming from outside the venue, smiled and said, "Xiao Ye is still very popular."
Shen Huai felt somewhat helpless. He knew that Chu Meibo loved to joke, especially after Ye Cang mocked Chu Meibo's grades last time. After he helped him, Chu Meibo held a grudge and would seize any opportunity to make a few sarcastic remarks. If he responded, he didn't know how she would tease him.
Shen Huai didn't speak, and Chu Meibo, finding it somewhat boring, stopped teasing him.
This seemed normal to the two of them, but it might not have seemed so to outsiders.
Menghe Entertainment just happened to have someone nominated for Best New Artist at the Golden Melody Awards, so Hua Rong came to the event. Her seat was not far from Shen Huai and Chu Meibo, and she could just hear their conversation.
Upon hearing this, her eyes flashed, and she stood up from her seat, walking towards the two of them.
"Mr. Shen, it's been a long time."
Shen Huai raised his head, looked at Hua Rong's smiling face, his eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said lightly, "Long time no see."
Because Shen Huai's seat was further inside, Hua Rong turned her head slightly and said to Chu Meibo, "You don't mind if I sit here, do you?"
Chu Meibo raised an eyebrow: "Please."
Hua Rong politely thanked him and sat down next to Chu Meibo. Although she seemed to be chatting with Shen Huai, her attention was entirely focused on Chu Meibo.
Shen Huai didn't mind that Hua Rong had poached Xu Anqi, but that didn't mean he had no grudges against Hua Rong. Especially since Hua Rong's purpose was blatantly obvious—she was after Chu Meibo.
This industry values harmony and making money. Even if people are fighting fiercely behind the scenes, they still smile and laugh on the surface. In addition, Shen Huai has a very good reputation in the industry and is always a gentleman, so Hua Rong never expected him to be so cold to her.
No matter what Hua Rong said, Shen Huai only responded indifferently and did not engage in conversation.
Hua Rong was the undisputed director of the artist management department at Menghe Entertainment, and her status was even above Shen Huai's. Shen Huai's lack of respect made her lose face, so she said a few words casually and hurriedly returned to her seat.
As soon as she left, Chu Meibo turned to Shen Huai and asked, "Who is she?"
Shen Huai frowned slightly, but still said, "Her name is Hua Rong, and she is an agent at Menghe Entertainment."
"Agent?" Chu Meibo asked thoughtfully. "You two have a grudge?"
Shen Huai paused for a moment: "Three years ago, one of my artists switched to her company."
Chu Meibo pondered for a moment, then remembered Xu Anqi who had come to cause trouble before, and suddenly realized: "Looks like she's still a competitor? Last time, Xu Anqi came to provoke me, but she didn't succeed, so this time she changed her agent?"
"What demonstration?" Shen Huai frowned at Chu Meibo. "Why didn't you tell me about it before?"
"Uh, didn't I mention it? Maybe I forgot." Chu Meibo let it slip and quickly coughed lightly. "Anyway, it's not important. If she comes looking for trouble again, I'll get revenge for you."
Shen Huai: "..."
Shen Huai said helplessly, "I think she didn't come here to show off in front of me. Hua Rong is a person who puts interests first and never does anything useless. She must have another purpose for coming here."
Chu Meibo was taken aback: "You mean? She came here because of me?"
“I think it’s quite possible,” Shen Huai calmly analyzed. “Although Menghe Entertainment also has singers, their focus is more on actors.”
“Xu Anqi has now almost firmly established herself as a top-tier actress. If Hua Rong sees you as a threat to her, she will either try to suppress you or try to poach you. — Her coming here today is probably a test.”
Although Chu Meibo came from the era of the War of Resistance against Japan, she had always hated these roundabout ways. In addition, Hua Rong's methods were not honorable, so she immediately disliked her: "Does this industry only have one actress? Even if you suppress your opponent, will your acting skills improve? It's simply nonsense and putting the cart before the horse."
Although Shen Huai also disliked Hua Rong's behavior, he still objectively commented: "Although Hua Rong's methods are not honorable, she is skilled at creating stars. Xu Anqi's current status is largely due to her efforts."
Chu Meibo raised an eyebrow: "Why do I feel like you're speaking up for your competitor? Are you so sure she can't poach me?"
Shen Huai: "I know you won't."
His answer pleased Chu Meibo, who rested her chin on her hand and smiled, her red lips curving into a smile: "Without any work to back you up, all the popularity you have is just a bubble, it will vanish as soon as the sun comes out. These are far less attractive to me than an interesting role."
"Besides, if I wanted to become famous, would I need someone to plan things for me?"
Chu Meibo spoke calmly, but her words were arrogant enough. However, as a legendary actress whose name is known throughout history, she certainly had the right to say such things.
Shen Huai's mind stirred slightly, and his gaze shifted to the front of the audience. Even with so many people in between, he still recognized Ye Cang's back at a glance.