My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 540: Standards for a Submissive Wife

Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Standards for a Submissive Wife

Netizens went crazy. Nearly all the comments under Bo Yan’s official Weibo were these:

[Requesting a little photo of the Little Best Actor, requesting the name of the Little Best Actor.]

[Mighty Best Actor Bo, requesting other photos of the Little Best Actor, one photo isn’t enough to wake up the spirit, it lacks a bit.]

As for these comments, Qi Feng filtered through all of them and didn’t show them to Bo Yan. Instead, he collected the questions and gave them to Bo Yan, letting him summarize and respond.

The press conference went on for a full two hours. After it ended, Qi Feng followed Bo Yan to Situ Jue’s office, "Aren’t you going to respond to your fans’ requests, Seventh Master?

Oh yes, Xie Cheng has gone to the M country to help Gao Can, and I’ve been handling your recent affairs. I’m not very skilled in this area, so if there’s anything you want to let me know in advance, Seventh Master, please do so. That way, I can prepare;

Otherwise, I’m blind and worried about missing the best PR opportunity."

Bo Yan paused in his tracks and glanced at Qi Feng, "There’s no artist in the whole world who’s as undemanding as I am. Do I really need public relations with the way I am?"

Qi Feng countered, "Don’t you?"

Bo Yan snorted, "You really have misplaced your focus. I’m going back; don’t arrange any work for me in the short term. I don’t want to work. I just want to spend time at home with Zhizhi and Yuran. We’ll talk about work after Zhizhi starts kindergarten."

"Three-year-olds can attend kindergarten."

Bo Yan: "..."

Lately, Situ Jue had caught up with the two of them and had overheard their last bit of conversation, feeling somewhat anxious for Qi Feng’s intelligence.

"There hasn’t been much work recently, Seventh Master. Regarding the media department here, I hope for some reforms. Previously, Xi Gu from Huanya had approached me."

"Oh?" Bo Yan seemed not surprised at all. "What has he said?"

"He wants to borrow someone from us for Diyang. Of course, the dividend offered isn’t small, and the condition he set is simple—just as long as the box office doesn’t fall below that of ’City of Temptation.’ Who doesn’t know about his bet with Xi Nian? I reckon after watching your press conference today, he won’t come looking for me anymore."

Bo Yan pondered, "Borrow whom? What exactly was said?"

"Xie Lingling," Situ Jue said. "She can be considered one of Diyang Media’s veteran movie queens. She has never made a mistake in acting; it’s just that she lacks a bit of audience appeal. Everyone’s perception of her is pretty accurate—great acting skills, but lacking in popularity. These days, it’s all about star power; how many are like you?"

Batches of artists are mass-produced, then hit Big, and after a while, they disappear without trace.

More and more capital prefer this fast-paced star-making, but the results are not optimistic.

Diyang has the money and resources, so they don’t engage in such practices. However, artists who debut from Diyang Media are generally not bad; if not popular, then they are skilled in acting. They always have one or the other.

Of course, at Diyang, acting skills are more sought after than popularity. Those with both star power and acting skills are even better.

Over the years, Situ Jue has also brought in quite a few popular young actors for Diyang. Their works have received good responses, and Diyang has been making a fortune and developing more and more stably.

Situ Jue’s contribution is indispensable. He has this talent and won’t be buried at Diyang.

However, there are quite a few actors at the same level as Xie Lingling, so why did Xi Gu set his sights on Xie Lingling at first glance? Bo Yan quickly got an explanation from Situ Jue’s side, "I was also puzzled before as to why he was so sure that Xie Lingling would agree to let us release her to participate in their film;

After all, Huanya and Diyang didn’t communicate much before, and their competition for cooperation was fierce. Who doesn’t want good resources?

There are many overlapping areas in our two companies’ business scopes;

"Later on, my people dug up some trivial matters, so I’ll report back to you now,"

As they spoke, they had already arrived at Situ Jue’s office. Situ Jue made coffee for the two of them and then continued, "Before Xie Lingling became an artist at Diyang, it seems she had a past with Xi Gu. Xi Gu paid for her university education;

Xi Gu and Xie Lingling have recently reconnected, and Xie Lingling has never mentioned this to anyone in our company. They have been in private contact, and although I’m not sure if they have met, they do have quite a few phone conversations.

Xie Lingling has always been on the fence, and it seems that Xi Gu really likes her. Otherwise, why would everything be so covertly managed—it shows he really cares whether she has it easy or not."

"I don’t care about this matter, but Xie Lingling’s behavior has already touched the bottom line of Diyang’s contract. You deal with it yourself."

"Xie Lingling is still very profitable right now, are you sure you want to cut her off?" Situ Jue asked with amusement.

Qi Feng also knew about Xie Lingling – she has been in the industry for eight years. Although her popularity isn’t extremely high, she is very productive and has good acting skills. She’s one of those in the circle who relies on their acting ability to make a living.

There are countless artists in Diyang, but it’s not easy to cultivate one to her level in just two or three years.

Situ Jue just felt some regret.

However, Bo Yan, in the face of irrefutable evidence, did not relent, "If what you found is false, then I’ll let it slide."

If what he found was false, wouldn’t that mean she was incompetent in her work, not just for show? How could she admit that? Absolutely not.

Situ Jue touched his nose, "For someone at Xie Lingling’s level, with Diyang pouring resources into it, it would take another two or three years to build up a similar artist. Since you’ve spoken up, I know how to handle this. Aren’t you and Xi Nian from Huanya not on good terms either?

Why does it seem you are getting quite close to Xi Nian now? You sure you’re okay?"

"What, are you having paparazzi tail me?"

Situ Jue almost didn’t stay seated, "Young Master Seven, don’t talk nonsense. You think I want to die? My work is going well, with a nice annual salary, I’ve got a girlfriend, a house, a car—I couldn’t be more satisfied with my life. I also know what I should and shouldn’t do, rest assured, have absolute peace of mind."

Bo Yan accepted the coffee Situ Jue had prepared and suggested, "Can’t your office have some snacks and drinks for kids? If I brought Zhizhi here today, would he even be able to get a drink of water?"

Qi Feng secretly signaled to Qi Feng, "Here we go, it’s starting, he’s at it again."

Situ Jue said nothing. At times like this, the more he talked, the more mistakes he could make, the more he could get caught by Bo Yan for inconsequential matters. Better to say nothing at all.

Let him put on his own show.

Bo Yan snorted, "Xi Nian and I have a business relationship. As for Xi Gu, things are not too pleasant between him and Yuran, as you are well aware. I’m a self-confessed wife-dote, and one of the principles of a wife-dote is to do whatever the wife says."

"A foolish ruler?" Situ Jue commented.

Bo Yan gave him a look, "The Great Qing Dynasty has been gone for a hundred years, can’t you speak like a normal person?"

In today’s world, it’s all about capital. He has money, resources—why should he cooperate with someone who is a nobody? That would be beneath him. Isn’t it clear? He is not that kind of person.

"Now that Xi Gu is being squeezed out of Huanya, it counts as doing Xi Nian a favor. Increasing our chances of future collaboration with Huanya suits the market order."

Market order?

He dares to say such lofty words.

Situ Jue made no comment, "Yes, Young Master Seven, I’ll start preparing the evidence. If Xie Lingling lacks her own autonomy, I know what to do."