"These are some of 'NEXXT''s' main outfits. Pick two to wear in the next couple of days." Li Ming pushed over a mobile clothes rack with several outfits hanging on it. "Don't wear them after that, so you don't get associated with this brand."
Chi Li hummed in agreement and began to examine the clothes.
'NEXXT' is a trendy brand that has emerged in the last two years. The 'X' in 'NEXT' represents the unknown and the infinite.
The brand's style is somewhat avant-garde—that is, exaggerated. Although the brand's tone is very popular among young people, not many people can actually pull it off.
"Also, here's detailed information about the singer you'll be collaborating with in a few days. Remember to take a look when you have time." Li Ming tossed another stack of documents from his pocket.
Chi Li picked out two outfits she liked and draped them over her forearm. "Have you arranged a practice time?"
"I'll pick you up the day after tomorrow night," Li Ming replied, lifting the plastic bag at his feet to Chi Li's side. "These are daily necessities sent by some brands; it's a product placement, and every member gets a share. You don't have to use them, but you have to put them out there, understand?"
"So many?" Chi Li casually rummaged through them and glanced at them.
It contains shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush... almost everything you need for daily life.
"Some approached us proactively, and some are artists we work with, so we're using them to do them a favor," Li Ming explained, then pulled a small gift box containing a pair of bracelets from his pocket. "... This is a business deal for you and Shen Xunye. See if you want to accept it."
After saying that, he gestured with his hand to indicate a number and said, "This number."
"So generous?" Chi Li opened the box, picked out a package, and examined it closely. "Isn't this brand quite well-known? Does it really need promotion?"
"Big reputation, but mediocre performance." Li Ming spoke bluntly. "Take it or leave it. If you do, I'll have to reply to them."
"Have you asked Shen Xunye?" Chi Li actually quite liked the design.
Li Ming: "... He said he'll listen to you, as long as you agree."
Shen Xunye disagreed; would he dare take it?
"That's true... he's not short of money." Chi Li put the bracelet back in the box. "It probably doesn't matter whether he accepts it or not."
"Uh, you..." Upon hearing this, Li Ming suddenly became more alert, "You know... his identity?"
"I know," Chi Li said calmly.
Li Ming's pupils trembled instantly.
"But I don't know much about him." Chi Li glanced around to make sure no one else was there before continuing, "All I know is that he's Shen Qiang's younger brother, and his family is quite wealthy."
"Oh, oh." Li Ming turned his back and patted his chest twice. "That's alright..." He immediately turned back, his eyes wide. "What did you say--?"
Is Shen Xunye Shen Qiang's younger brother?
Isn't he Shen Yu's younger brother...?
Shen Qiang, Shen Yu... both have the surname Shen... so he is both Shen Yu's younger brother and Shen Qiang's younger brother.
This means that Shen Qiang... is actually Shen Yu's younger brother.
OMG. It seems he's learned something incredible.
no--
If they're brothers, why is Shen Qiang still working for someone else's company?
Could it be... related to a power struggle within a wealthy family?
Shen Qiang's feelings for Chi Li aren't genuine; he's deliberately trying to steal his brother's lover in order to gain access to the wealthy family's resources!
That's terrifying!!!
"What's wrong?" Chi Li placed the bracelet box together with the two outfits she had chosen. "I've accepted this promotion; let's reject the rest."
He's only just started to gain some fame, so he needs to be careful with his spending and not overindulge.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I didn't bring any of the bad ones to you." Li Ming's ears were ringing from answering so many calls these past two days. "I'll slowly screen the rest, but there's a cameo role in a movie here; you'd better go."
Chi Li was also a little surprised. "A cameo in a movie?"
Wow... they come from all sorts of industries.
" Jiang Shi, have you heard of his name?"
"I think I've heard of it before." Chi Li felt the name sounded familiar; she guessed she had seen it trending or in the news.
"Last year's Best Director, he personally sent a message to the higher-ups." Li Ming pulled out the script. "But the choice is still yours."
"Do I have that much power?" Chi Li's lips curled into a smile as he took the script and began to flip through it.
When I dreamed of becoming a top star, I always added some scenarios of being persecuted by the company to my dreams. I didn't expect... this company is actually quite open-minded.
Li Ming forced a smile, "That's..."
If it's personally approved by your immediate supervisor, how could it not be big?
"Let me think about it." Chi Li closed the script and added, "It's not that I look down on you, it's just that I'm afraid I might not be up to the task."
He's full of confidence when it comes to singing and dancing on stage, but acting... he's really not sure.
"I know, I know. You've always been very strict with yourself." Li Ming nodded, then produced another item from his hand. "The last product for today, a sports watch, from a well-known brand."
Chi Li readily accepted, "Okay, I'll go to the gym to run whenever I have some free time."
"Okay, you go and rest. I'll call the others down." Li Ming rubbed his temples.
Knowing he was coming, those guys thought they could slack off and just hand over all the work to him.
"Bye-bye." Chi Li hugged her things and slowly went upstairs.
Before he even arrived, Chi Li saw Shen Qiang waiting in front of his door.
"Brother Shen..." Chi Li jogged a few steps and quickly called out, "Is there something you want to tell me?"
"Oh, you're not here." Shen Qiang's tone was colder than during the day. "I thought you didn't want to see me."
"You're joking." Chi Li entered the password to open the door. "... Come in and let's talk."
Chi Li casually tossed the clothes onto the bed, invited Shen Qiang to the small sofa, and hurriedly poured him a glass of water.
"Please speak frankly."
"That kid really likes you." Shen Qiang cut to the chase without a word of preamble. "You should know that, right?"
"I know." Chi Li hesitated for a few seconds before answering.
I only just found out that I really like him.
Speaking of liking someone... he recalled asking Shen Xunye why he helped him, and the man's answer was, "I'm always happy to help others."
... and I actually believed it.
Looking back now, it's really funny.
"Don't worry, I'm not here to ask you to leave him," Shen Qiang added, feeling that the scene resembled a wicked mother-in-law making things difficult for her daughter-in-law.
"... Hmm." Chi Li nodded gently.
"I wanted you to..." Shen Qiang carefully considered his words before speaking, "To be more tolerant of him."