Chapter 488 270: Forming a Song and Dance Troupe

The room was very quiet, with only a few empty wine bottles scattered on the living room floor.

Qi Sheng raised an eyebrow. 'Mao Xiaotong enjoys a drink by herself?'

Walking further in, he saw a graceful figure hidden under the covers of the bed.

They had already gotten intimate in the car, so there was no need for excessive pleasantries.

After taking off his clothes, Qi Sheng slid naturally into the bed.

"Hm?"

Qi Sheng was a little surprised. 'Are these a bit bigger?'

"Chairman Qi, so you and Xiaotong really do have a special relationship."

The woman in his arms turned over, a wry smile on her face.

"Where's Xiaotong?"

Qi Sheng asked casually, his hands not stopping their exploration.

"She lost a game to me, so we switched rooms. I didn't expect I'd actually be the one waiting for you."

Jiang Shuying had been gambling that Qi Sheng and Mao Xiaotong's relationship was more than it seemed.

"So, what do you want?"

Qi Sheng toyed with the full peaches beneath Jiang Shuying's white nightgown, his tone nonchalant.

"Ngh..."

A restless feeling spread through Jiang Shuying's entire body.

The spot where Qi Sheng's hands roamed felt like it was melting from the heat.

"I want to be in future projects produced by Universal Entertainment. I'd be happy with just a supporting role."

Jiang Shuying had thought it through clearly. 'Being too greedy would only offend Qi Sheng.'

"But your acting is pretty mediocre."

Qi Sheng didn't stop what he was doing with his hands, but his tone was laced with contempt.

"But I have been working hard! It's not like acting skills are that easy to improve."

Jiang Shuying shot Qi Sheng a look, her voice tinged with grievance.

'If you're so disgusted with me, can you at least take your hand away first?'

"Then let's have an audition. The scene is set. You can improvise."

Qi Sheng retracted his hands and laced them behind his head.

"Okay."

Far from resisting, Jiang Shuying was actually a little excited.

Ever since they were drinking in the presidential suite, she had been craving Qi Sheng's body.

Her almond-shaped eyes flew wide open when she got a clear look at the monstrous thing before her.

'Is this a size an Asian man is supposed to have?'

"What are you staring at?"

Qi Sheng urged her on. "Hurry up. I have to go back to Panpan's place later."

"Scumbag!"

Jiang Shuying snorted, lowering her head in discontent as she struggled to take him in.

Although Jiang Shuying and Mao Xiaotong couldn't compare to Gu Pan in terms of looks or figure...

...they were both famous actresses in their own right.

Jiang Shuying, in particular, was a second-tier star.

The rich businessmen who pursued her were all after the glamour of her celebrity status.

Otherwise, they could just find young, beautiful college students.

Wouldn't that be a better deal?

As expected of a veteran who had been navigating the industry for years.

Her technique was even more practiced than Mao Xiaotong's.

Qi Sheng didn't really care, though.

It wasn't like he ever planned on adding either of them to his circle of girlfriends.

"Ngh... How are... you not done yet?"

Jiang Shuying's jaw was aching, her mouth numb with exhaustion.

Seeing Qi Sheng still reclining in pleasure, she started to question her life choices.

She had been with plenty of men, but she'd never met a monster like Qi Sheng.

It had been half an hour, and there wasn't the slightest sign of him finishing.

"Get on top and do the work yourself."

Qi Sheng was all about enjoying himself today; he had no intention of doing any of the hard labor.

"Then you can't just spring any surprises on me!"

Jiang Shuying tried to lay down some ground rules. After all, a certain someone's 'weapon' was just too formidable.

"Hiss..."

A tearing sensation unlike anything she'd ever felt before instantly drained the color from Jiang Shuying's face.

It hurt more than it had with her very first boyfriend.

But women were strange creatures.

It clearly hurt like hell, yet she couldn't bear the thought of him pulling out.

Even though she worked out regularly, she soon found herself collapsing weakly onto Qi Sheng's muscular chest.

Men love beautiful women, and women are no different when it comes to handsome men.

Setting aside Qi Sheng's status and wealth...

...his physical attributes alone were enough to make Jiang Shuying willing to get involved with him.

"Giving up already?"

Qi Sheng chuckled and flipped her over, pinning her underneath him.

"I lasted half an hour! You're the one who's a monster."

Jiang Shuying was vexed; her hips were already aching.

The men she'd been with before were considered impressive if they could last half an hour.

Suddenly running into a freak of nature like Qi Sheng was an experience of both pain and pleasure.

"Fine, fine. I can't help but take pity on a beautiful woman."

Spotting a pack of cigarettes on the nightstand, he casually lit two.

He put an arm around Jiang Shuying, and they smoked together, blowing clouds of mist.

The pleasure of a post-coital cigarette.

It wasn't just for men; women enjoyed it too.

That was exactly how Jiang Shuying felt right now.

The bliss of reaching heaven truly made her sink into the feeling, unable to pull herself away.

In the beginning, she had wanted to sleep with Qi Sheng mostly for the career resources.

But now, for that pleasure alone...

...she would be happy to do it with him a few more times.

Qi Sheng flicked the ash from his cigarette with his right hand and asked casually, "I heard from Zhang Xiaobo that Lemon Film and Television is considering spinning off Mengyang Culture, their talent management division?"

"Mhm, I think it's for their IPO. The talent management business isn't that profitable, and it might affect their listing prospects."

As the top actress at Mengyang Culture, Jiang Shuying was naturally well aware of the situation at Lemon Film and Television.

"How many years are left on your contract?"

Qi Sheng didn't mind helping Jiang Shuying improve her acting.

But since she wasn't his employee, he couldn't use his abilities on her.

As for making her a girlfriend, putting aside whether Qi Sheng was even willing to have her...

...the woman's favorability rating was only around 70.

She couldn't even trigger a "gold drop," so how could he possibly give her an upgrade?

"I only signed with Mengyang Culture in 2016. There are still seven years left on my contract."

Jiang Shuying heard the unspoken question in his words and looked at him expectantly, batting her eyelashes.

"You want to sign me?"

"Are you willing to give up the resources you get from Lemon Film and Television?"

Qi Sheng countered with a smile, "If you come to my company, you definitely won't be the top actress."

"What's the use of being the top actress at a small company? The title sounds nice, but that's it."

"We can't compete with the big players for good film, television, or commercial deals."

When Jiang Shuying first became the top actress, it was novel and exciting.

When the mood struck, she would even help out some of the newcomers.

But her acting opportunities were limited to what Lemon Film and Television produced.

And some of the dramas they produced weren't a good fit for her as the lead.

No one had tried to poach her before, so she'd never considered leaving.

But now that she had latched onto Qi Sheng, she had no desire to remain a big fish in a small pond.

With Universal Entertainment's resources, even if she were just a regular contracted artist...

...the opportunities would be far better than at Lemon Film and Television.

"What's your buyout clause?"

Qi Sheng stroked his chin and asked noncommittally.

"When I signed, the contract said 50 million."

"But if I negotiate it myself, it should be possible to get it down to 30 million."

Jiang Shuying's face lit up as she replied hurriedly.

"30 million?"

Qi Sheng nodded. "That's really not much."

"Thank you, Chairman Qi! I'll be sure to perform well from now on."

Jiang Shuying had no doubt about Qi Sheng's capability.

He was a bona fide ten-billionaire, after all.

Coming up with 30 million to buy out her contract would be no sweat for him.

Qi Sheng gave her that wry smile again. "I never said I was going to pay your buyout clause. What are you so excited for?"

"Huh?"

Jiang Shuying was stunned. She whined coquettishly, "But you just said 30 million wasn't much."

"It isn't much to me, but it won't be easy for the company to earn that 30 million back from you."

Qi Sheng caressed Jiang Shuying's fair, delicate skin.

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undercurrent of coldness.

'What a realistic bastard!'

Jiang Shuying cursed inwardly.

'His filth is still inside my body, for crying out loud.'

But she also knew this was how a man of his stature truly thought.

"I can offer you a B-Level contract. The company takes a forty percent cut."

"You'll be guaranteed the female lead in at least one A-Level production each year."

"And if suitable film or commercial opportunities come up, we'll prioritize you for them."

Qi Sheng laid out his terms, giving Jiang Shuying time to think.

"What level is Mao Xiaotong's contract?"

Jiang Shuying wasn't very satisfied with the offer.

At Mengyang Culture, she was already getting at least one lead role in an A-Level production per year.

Moving to Universal Entertainment for a lateral resource offer...

...she might as well not move at all.

"The same as yours."

Qi Sheng shrugged.

"How is she on the same tier as me?"

Jiang Shuying was indignant. She was a second-tier star, after all.

And Mao Xiaotong? She was just a third-tier nobody.

"Mao Xiaotong doesn't have a buyout clause. If you didn't have one either, I wouldn't mind bumping you up a level."

Qi Sheng genuinely didn't care about their current difference in status.

Even without his help, Mao Xiaotong would eventually climb to second-tier status with the help of *Thirty Years Old*.

Jiang Shuying, on the other hand, had been stagnating.

The current gap in their status would soon be closed.

"Chairman Qi, but I really want an A-Level contract~"

Still not resigned to the offer, Jiang Shuying cast aside her shame and started acting cute in Qi Sheng's arms.

At Mengyang Culture, she had an S-Level contract.

She lived a comfortable life, and everyone she met had to address her with respect.

To jump ship to Universal Entertainment just to sign a B-Level contract...

...and at the same level as a third-tier actress like Mao Xiaotong, no less.

If other celebrities found out, she'd be a laughingstock.

Anyway, Qi Sheng was the one who called the shots.

So Jiang Shuying decided to go all out.

She used every trick in the book to desperately please Qi Sheng.

She even let Qi Sheng... explore a new path.

Only then did she get the A-Level contract she wanted, falling asleep in his arms contentedly.

Holding Jiang Shuying, Qi Sheng clicked his tongue in amazement.

He hadn't expected her to still have an "unspoiled" part for him to be the first to conquer.

Just for her willingness to go to such lengths...

...Qi Sheng didn't mind improving her terms.

A 30 million buyout clause wasn't a small amount.

Jiang Shuying already had a fan base; what she lacked were good projects and acting skills.

And he was in the perfect position to help her with both of those shortcomings.

Once Jiang Shuying became a first-tier actress, earning back that 30 million for the company would be a piece of cake.

Qi Sheng's vision for Universal Entertainment...

...was for it to be an industry juggernaut, an aircraft-carrier-class media company.

Relying on just Gu Pan and a few others, their star power felt a bit dim.

Even Boss Xu had his own "song and dance troupe."

As a mega-tycoon himself, he had to have one too.

And his "troupe" would have to be a hundred times more star-studded than Boss Xu's.

It would be a stable of all-female celebrities, second-tier at the very least.

The goddesses worshiped by ordinary people would be nothing more than playthings for our Chairman Qi, ready at his beck and call.

How's that for exciting?