Chapter 439 225: Gu Pan's Transformation (Part 2)

Passing through layers of courtyards, they finally arrived at the Jade and Gold Overflowing Hall suite where Qi Sheng was staying.

"Miss Gu, the boss is inside. I won't be going in."

Gu Feng pushed open the wooden door and stepped aside, clearing the way for Gu Pan.

Taking a few deep breaths to steel herself, Gu Pan stepped inside with a determined expression.

CLICK!

As the crisp sound of the door closing echoed, Gu Pan's heart began to beat faster and faster.

Following the light from the quaint, candle-shaped lamps, Gu Pan found Qi Sheng.

He was soaking in the bathtub, leisurely sipping a glass of champagne.

Seeing the meticulously dressed Gu Pan, Qi Sheng gave a knowing smile.

"Have you made up your mind?"

"Hmph! Even if you have my body, you'll never have my heart!"

Gu Pan was still clinging to the unrealistic fantasy that Qi Sheng would slowly court her.

"Having your body is enough for me. Why would I need your heart?"

Of course, Qi Sheng wanted Gu Pan's heart even more, but he wouldn't soften his words in the slightest.

If Gu Pan's favorability score toward him was below 90, the system wouldn't give him any rewards.

But he wasn't foolish enough to reveal the truth.

SPLASH...

Qi Sheng suddenly stood up in the tub.

Gu Pan, who had been full of resentment, was suddenly stunned into a daze.

'This damn man... his body is incredible!'

Snapping back to her senses, Gu Pan quickly covered her face.

"You pervert! Hurry up and wrap a towel around yourself!"

"What's the big deal? You're going to see it all later anyway."

Qi Sheng swept Gu Pan up by the waist and carried her toward the empty bedroom.

As for his two young secretaries, they had long since tactfully gotten another room,

freeing up the master bedroom for their new "sister."

Gu Pan's thick eyelashes trembled, her expression tinged with panic.

She had a vague premonition of what was about to happen.

Reaching the bed, Qi Sheng gently set Gu Pan down.

"Want to take a shower?"

"I... I already showered."

Gu Pan knew what would happen before she came, so she had made a point to wash herself thoroughly.

"Such a good girl."

Qi Sheng raised an eyebrow, happy to save some time.

Soon, Gu Pan was like a little lamb before him.

Looking at the man before her, Gu Pan's heart trembled with fear.

She was inexperienced with men, but she wasn't stupid.

'This bastard... he's definitely not going to let me go.'

"Qi Sheng, even if you have me, I will never like you!"

Gu Pan's voice trembled slightly, but deep down, she couldn't help but cling to a sliver of unrealistic hope.

"You may not like me now, but you will in the future."

Qi Sheng patted Gu Pan's face, which was on the verge of tears, a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"I'll be very gentle."

The man's hot breath lingered by her ear.

Hearing this, Gu Pan became impossibly nervous, and her beautiful legs began to tremble.

Her red-rimmed, moist eyes were brimming with tears.

Crystalline teardrops trembled before rolling down her cheeks, making her look unbearably pitiful.

"Aah~"

Gu Pan's voice was panicked and helpless, yet her whimper carried a delicate, almost seductive charm.

It didn't sound like resistance at all; rather, it was like an inviting seduction, feigning refusal.

[Gu Pan's Favorability +30. Current Favorability: 70 (Smitten)]

This was a perfect example of "a woman's heart is an ocean of secrets."

Gu Pan was giving Qi Sheng a living demonstration.

She'd clearly said that even if he had her body, he'd never have her heart.

But her favorability score had just shot up by 30 points.

At this moment, however, Qi Sheng wasn't in the mood to pay attention to Gu Pan's favorability score.

Qi Sheng leaned down slightly and pressed a kiss on the young woman's trembling eyelid.

"Watch closely and see who your first man is."

"You bastard!"

Looking at the man who was now completely possessing her,

Gu Pan was so furious she could grind her teeth. She bit down hard on his chest, venting her anger.

But she soon regretted it.

As if in retaliation, Qi Sheng stopped showing her any mercy.

Gu Pan scrunched up her little face and looked at him pitifully.

But how could she know that her soft, weak expression would only intensify his desire to bully her?

Even though Qi Sheng had intended to be gentle, he still ended up "bullying" her for a full hour.

"Stop..."

Mustering strength from nowhere, she desperately pushed against Qi Sheng's chest.

But she was pinned firmly beneath the man on top of her, her body limp and pliant.

"I hate you!"

Gu Pan's eyelids were swollen from crying, and the corners of her eyes were red and wet.

A watery light shimmered in her eyes, giving her an alluring look.

"There, there. You're my girlfriend now. I'll be good to you."

"Whatever you want—clothes, bags, watches—I'll buy them all for you."

"You want to act? I'll arrange for you to join a cast next month, and you can play the female lead. How does that sound?"

Qi Sheng's voice was gentle as he coaxed Gu Pan.

He looked nothing like the fierce man who had been bullying her just moments before.

"Please, have someone buy me the pill. I don't want to be a mother yet."

Gu Pan had no mind for those other things; she just worriedly begged the man to show some kindness.

"Do I seem like the kind of person who lacks foresight?"

Qi Sheng chuckled and gave Gu Pan a pat on the butt.

"Don't worry. If you really get pregnant, I'll reward you with a billion."

"Really?"

Gu Pan had been silently cursing the damn man for not knowing his own strength—his pat on her butt really hurt.

But hearing the number he just said, she was completely stunned.

That was a billion!

Even for the most profitable A-list female star in the industry, after the company takes its cut,

it would take at least four or five years to earn that much, right?

If it were a regular top-tier actress,

she might not be able to earn that much even after struggling for ten years.

For a moment, Gu Pan even considered giving up her dream of becoming a star.

'What's the point of being a star, anyway?'

'Isn't it just to make more money?!'

But Qi Sheng had offered her a shortcut, and one that didn't require much effort.

'Gu Pan, oh, Gu Pan, how could you believe this bastard? He's definitely up to no good.'

When Gu Pan saw Qi Sheng's medical report, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At least she wouldn't have to worry about getting pregnant and having a baby before she had even debuted.

"You promised me a leading role! You can't go back on your word!"

Gu Pan looked at Qi Sheng nervously, afraid he would renege on his promise.

"Relax. I'm not that classless."

Qi Sheng chuckled and pinched Gu Pan's cheek.

"Lemon Film and Television is about to start filming a new series. I'll fund half of it and demand that you be cast as the female lead."

"Lemon Film and Television?"

Gu Pan asked in pleasant surprise, "The same company that produced *Good Man* and *Little Joy*?"

Qi Sheng smiled and casually stroked Gu Pan's smooth, delicate back as he spoke.

"This company is pretty good at making blockbuster series. The one they're shooting this time is called *Thirty Years Old*."

"There's a female character named Gu Jia. Her character profile is quite good. You should get popular after playing her."

"But I'm only in my early twenties. How could I have the acting skills to play a thirty-year-old woman?"

Gu Pan had naturally heard of this series.

But filming was supposed to start next month.

Although she wanted to make a living as an actress,

she had to admit that her own school didn't really produce good actors.

At the very least, her own acting skills were just average.

As for why, Beijing Film Academy students could take on roles whenever they wanted.

But the Central Academy of Drama didn't allow students to take roles at all for the first two years.

Unless your acting was exceptional and you were already a star.

If the production team suddenly replaced an actor, it was a given

that she would be relentlessly flamed by Tong Yao's fans.

Fortunately, Tong Yao wasn't that popular; she was more of a serious actress known for her skills.

Even if she got flamed, it wouldn't be a big deal.

"I've given you the opportunity. Whether you can seize it or not is up to you."

Qi Sheng wanted to use the system to modify Gu Pan's acting skills, but his pockets were currently empty.

Besides, Gu Pan's favorability score was only at 80.

He was still 10 points away from the system's reward.

"Hmph. Fine, I'll believe you for now."

Gu Pan wasn't actually worried that Qi Sheng was just toying with her.

The pressure was now on her instead.

If her acting wasn't good enough for the leading role,

it wouldn't just be her own reputation on the line.

Qi Sheng would lose face as well.

Although she really hated how domineeringly he had taken her, she still didn't want to embarrass him.

[Gu Pan's Favorability +10. Current Favorability: 90 (Adoration)]

Seeing the system notification, Qi Sheng couldn't help but chuckle.

'This girl is quite the tsundere, but she's no match for my system.'

[As you now have an S-Level, drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend with a current favorability of 90, you are awarded an extra monthly income of 100 million!]

"Your card ending in 8888 received a deposit of 100,000,000.00 yuan (Family Trust Dividend) at 21:18 on June 3. Current balance: 103,264,482.19 yuan. [China Construction Bank]"

Seeing the familiar system notification, Qi Sheng also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

His wallet had been so empty before that he hadn't dared to be too extravagant.

Conquering Gu Pan didn't just net him an extra hundred million right now.

From now on, the system would reward him with an extra hundred million every single month, without fail.

At this thought, Qi Sheng, without another word, "rewarded" Gu Pan once more.

By the time Gu Pan was completely exhausted and lying in Qi Sheng's arms,

her mind was full of muttered curses for the "damn man" as she drifted off into a hazy sleep.

Qi Sheng, for his part, was willing to spend. He directly threw down 25 million

to raise Gu Pan's acting skill to 89.

According to the system's classification, this was already a considerably high level among actors.

The professors at the major film and drama academies were only at about this level.

With an acting skill of 89, how could she possibly not be competent enough for the female lead in a mere urban drama?