Rebirth: I Became Mr.President’s Beloved
Chapter 206: Willing to Strive for This Goal Until the End

Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Willing to Strive for This Goal Until the End

This statement might be a bit presumptuous.

Feng Qi did not mock, but his gaze returned to Tang Li: "Having a goal is what gives you the drive, especially in this industry. Although your goal is still far away from where you are now, as an agent, I also hope that the artists I manage are ambitious and spirited, but—"

He paused, and his statement took a turn: "You must be clear that to reach the heights of Liang Jincheng, you may have to put in double or even four to five times the effort. Even though there is gender equality now, in certain aspects, girls are more likely to be at a disadvantage."

Hearing this, Tang Li smiled: "Don’t I have you?"

"Since you are my exclusive agent, when I might face a disadvantage, I believe you will step in front of me immediately, minimizing the damage to me."

Being highly praised, Feng Qi also laughed, then sighed: "Even if I had incredible abilities, sometimes, in front of some high-status individuals, all I can do is smile and greet them. Not every investor is a gentleman. As your fame grows, you cannot avoid certain situations. If someone wants to have a drink with you or dance with you, even as your agent, I can’t block these every time."

"I understand." Upon hearing this, Tang Li did not back down: "Even in other industries, I would encounter what you’ve described. What I can do is to keep my original aspiration and not lose myself in vanity and luxury."

"The road ahead may be tough, but I still want to try. You might think that my refusal to engage in hype is not a smart choice, effectively cutting off another path for myself. Compared with other newcomers, the benefits I can bring you will be reduced.

Maybe a few years from now, I won’t have achieved the results you or IMG were expecting, and I’ll face losing the chance to be fostered by an agent and the company. Even so, I would still choose this path. It’s not that I can’t see the situation clearly or that I’m stubborn. Everyone has their own beliefs, and my belief makes me hope that when others speak of my profession in the future, they will call me an ’actor,’ not just a female star."

Having said that, Tang Li’s lips curved slightly into a smile: "And for this goal, I’m willing to work hard until the end."

Feng Qi watched her for about half a minute.

Then, he suddenly asked, "Do you know why Liang Jincheng gave up his acting career?"

From the reports Tang Li had seen in her previous life, it was said that Liang Jincheng wanted to give his wife enough sense of security, so he quit his promising career and moved with his wife to Las Vegas.

"Liang Jincheng’s father-in-law, Li Hengdong, has quite a number of businesses in Las Vegas. After Liang Jincheng married Li Hengdong’s daughter, Li Hengdong handed over all of the Li Family’s businesses in the United States to his daughter. The year Liang Jincheng won his first trophy, I could tell that if there was a better way to make money, he would not hesitate to give up acting."

...So Liang Jincheng did not retire from the spotlight for love, but for business.

Feng Qi took a sip of his coffee and continued: "Because of his sudden decision, IMG’s stock price plummeted. However, Liang Jincheng found himself a good father-in-law. He paid IMG a termination fee of one hundred million without even blinking an eye."

"So, what?" Tang Li spoke up.

She had already figured out that Feng Qi was laying the groundwork for something he was about to say.

"So—" Feng Qi lifted his coffee cup and gestured towards Tang Li: "I’m very grateful to President Yhan for making that phone call, leading me to find an outstanding newcomer."