Bai Lu now rented an apartment in Yanjiao, quite far away from Yanjing CBD. After arriving home, her first reaction was to open her phone and check if her money was still there. To her relief, it was confirmed. She immediately stopped trying to hide her excitement and started dancing around.
It wasn't until the discomfort in her lower body made her snap out of her reverie. She settled down onto the couch, her cheeks flushing. The scenes from last night and the previous day in the office played in her mind like a slideshow.
The first time was always memorable, especially when it was taken by someone who stole her heart. Bai Lu couldn't help but feel slightly absent-minded. She had to admit, Lin Luo was completely different from the playboy and wealthy young men she had encountered before. Not only was he handsome and charming, but he was also gentle. His smile was particularly enchanting, and he was generous. He was nothing like the rumors on the internet.
It seemed that giving her first time to a man like him was a profitable move. Bai Lu absentmindedly touched her cheek, lost in thought.
Didi—
Just then, her phone's unique notification tone from Penguin Message interrupted her thoughts. Bai Lu opened the app in confusion.
Zhang Tianai: "Mengyan, Mr. Lin let you go..."
Bai Lu: "Yeah~"
Zhang Tianai: "How's it going? I'm not embarrassing you..."
Bai Lu: "No, no, Mr. Lin is very nice and even signed me up!"
Zhang Tianai: "Ah? I signed you? What do you mean?"
Bai Lu: "Hehe! I am now a contracted artist of Ordinary Film and Television! I have a five-year contract!"
Zhang Tianai on the other end of the phone looked at Bai Lu's message. She could sense the happiness in Bai Lu's tone. Bailu? she muttered.
To be honest, she felt a pang of jealousy. She had been in the industry for five years and had recently been signed by LeTV, but it was only a three-year contract. Although she had been given a script with a heroine, it was for a web drama. Thankfully, the company was fairly reasonable and offered her a satisfactory price: 1 million over three years.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but wonder what kind of deal Bai Mengyan had gotten from Pingfan Media. Would it be better than hers?
Women's desire to compare comes and goes quickly.
However, Zhang Tianai couldn't shake off the feeling of being left behind. They were close, but why did Bai Mengyan get a long-term contract and a big sum, while she was left empty-handed?
Zhang Tianai: "How much signing fee did Mr. Lin give you?"
It took a while for Bai Lu's reply to come in.
Bai Lu: "Sister Tian'ai, can you keep it a secret for me?"
Zhang Tianai was momentarily puzzled. Then it hit her; it seemed that the signing fee was lower than she thought. But if it meant hugging Lin Luo's thick legs, she could accept a smaller signing fee. Besides, Bai Mengyan was a newcomer with no experience.
Zhang Tianai: "Okay, I promise not to tell anyone else."
After the message was sent, Zhang Tianai speculated on the amount. Would it be 200,000 or 300,000?
But the next moment!
Bai Lu: "Mr. Lin gave me five million... He said that the company would take half of my income from TV dramas and commercials, and I would take half."
Zhang Tianai was shocked!
Her eyes widened, and for a moment, she couldn't even hold her phone steady. Luckily, she managed to regain her composure.
Five...five million?! Only 50%?!
This...this...this...?
Zhang Tianai felt that her mind was about to explode. She immediately called Bai Lu using Penguin Voice.
"Crooked? Sister Tian'ai?"
Bai Lu's confused voice came through the phone.
Zhang Tianai stuttered, "You, you... you said how much... how much is your contract? Five... five million?!"
Bai Lu hummed softly, "I've received all the money. Mr. Lin is so generous, hehe!"
"Ahhh! You're rich!!!"
Zhang Tianai was immediately consumed by jealousy and felt like she was going crazy!
Bai Lu chuckled, "I'll treat you to a big dinner tonight, Sister Tian'ai!"
But Zhang Tianai wasn't in the mood for a big meal anymore. She just felt deeply dissatisfied.
Why?
They were always together, so why did Bai Mengyan get a long-term contract and a big sum, while she was left with nothing?
In fact, Lin Luo had invested 15 million in the promotion of the Crown Princess's album. But at this moment, Zhang Tianai seemed to have been completely brainwashed by the huge gap. She was completely oblivious to the investment.
What's more, even if she realized it, there would still be a gap. After all, the investment was made for the benefit of the company and had little to do with her.
"Bai Mengyan... you're really living the good life. Unlike me, I got nothing... remember to protect your sister when I become famous~"
After a while, Zhang Tianai sighed and said bitterly.
Bai Lu was startled when she heard this and immediately said humbly, "Sister Tian'ai, what are you talking about? Your drama will definitely be popular, and you'll definitely become famous!"
"I don't have any hope~ The script is giving me a headache, but for you, ordinary resources should be fine. When will you be assigned a role?"
"Mr. Lin said he would find a management team to train me for a period of time..."
"Ah! I'm so envious!"
Zhang Tian'ai's mood was once again shattered, "It's a great opportunity for training under a management team. You have to cherish it. Unlike me, who didn't get any training and doesn't understand many things. I heard that Pingfan is looking for a very powerful agent. Ah, ah, ah! I'm so envious!"
"I thought training was like a probation period..."
"Idiot! Of course not! The company values you, and the artists themselves have to pay for it. It's super expensive. It seems that Mr. Lin definitely didn't ask you to pay for it!"
"No..."
"Huh! Same people but different fates. Just hold on to Mr. Lin's thick legs."
Zhang Tianai let out a long breath. Even though she felt a bit unbalanced, she had to accept her fate. "It seems you did better than me last night. Tell me, did you learn it secretly?"
"No!"
Bai Lu immediately blushed and refuted.
Zhang Tianai sighed and said, "You have a better figure than me, that's for sure!"
"How can there be..."
"Stop talking; you're treating me tonight, and I'm going to eat back my jealousy!"
"Okay~"
Bai Lu's voice was very sweet. Then she seemed to have thought of something and asked cautiously, "Sister Tian'ai, do you think that if I invite Mr. Lin out for dinner, he will come?"
"No, he's probably quite busy. But if you give it a try, maybe you'll be rewarded~"
Zhang Tianai smiled.
Bai Lu considered it and said, "Then I'll ask now. I'll hang up first."
"Remember to tell me the results!"
"Yeah, okay~"