Chapter 246: Chapter 247: As Long as I'm Around, You Won't Succeed

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Shen Manbing, a top-tier celebrity at Time Entertainment, frequently appeared there. However, considering their past interactions, Xia Yangyang preferred to avoid her. She hurried into the elevator and went directly to Shen Shichuan's office. As arranged, Shen Shichuan's secretary, Zhou Fei, ushered her in.

Shen Shichuan was on the phone. Seeing Xia Yangyang, he gestured towards the couch. She sat down and waited quietly.

A short time later, Shen Shichuan hung up and approached her. "Sorry to keep you waiting," he said.

Xia Yangyang smiled. "It's fine, it was only five minutes."

Shen Shichuan asked, "What should we have for lunch?"

"I'm open to anything; you choose. I'll treat you. I haven't properly thanked you for your help last time."

Shen Shichuan responded warmly, "You promised me something. A meal isn't enough to repay that, so let me treat you today."

Their meeting was to discuss work. Without further insistence, Xia Yangyang said, "Alright, I'll treat you next time."

Shen Shichuan handed her a file. "This is your promotional schedule for the next few days. Please review it for any issues."

Xia Yangyang flipped through it. "It looks fine. I'll cooperate fully."

Shen Shichuan said, "Yangyang, I hope you'll reconsider signing a contract with us." Xia Yangyang had previously filmed a television drama without a contract, and he'd raised the issue several times, but she'd politely declined.

Xia Yangyang smiled. "I'm not interested in the entertainment industry."

"But you're already a part of it. After Christmas, 'Cinderella' premieres, and I believe your popularity will skyrocket. I have some excellent movie scripts. If you sign, you can choose one and shoot a box-office hit while you're at your peak. I can mentor you to become the next Shen Manbing." Shen Shichuan's voice was soft yet firm.

The door swung open. Shen Manbing entered, seemingly fresh from an event. Despite the November chill, she wore a thin gown, a fur shawl draped over her shoulders, her long hair cascading down, her makeup impeccably applied.

She strode in, slamming her purse on Shen Shichuan's desk. "Brother, you know how much I despise this woman. Why do you want to sign her? There's room for only one of us at Time. Think about it."

Shen Shichuan frowned. "Xiao Bing, don't be unreasonable. Work and personal life are separate."

"Not for me," she retorted.

Shen Manbing turned to Xia Yangyang, her imposing presence amplified by her high heels. She spoke condescendingly: "First, you stole Ah Chen, and now you want my position? Xia Yangyang, no matter how cunning you are, you'll never succeed. As long as I'm in this industry, you'll never rise to fame. Just wait. I won't stop until you're ruined."

"Enough! Shen Manbing!" Shen Shichuan shouted angrily.

Shen Manbing stared at him in disbelief. "Brother, you've never raised your voice at me before." She became agitated. "Xia Yangyang, what have you done? How did you bewitch them? I'm exposing you today!" She raised her hand to slap Xia Yangyang.