Chapter 26: Do I Look Like I Lack That Small Sum of Money?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Wen Qing returned to her bedroom.

She had woken up so early today, but her efforts had been in vain. When she came back, she felt sleepy the moment she touched her bed.

She wanted to go back to sleep, but before that, she had to call Ding Min. It would depend on her luck whether she picked up or not. While she was looking for her number in her contact list, Ding Min called her!

Was she calling to reprimand her for failing to get cast in the production?

“Wen Qing, where are you?” Ding Min asked in a gentle tone.

“I went to the film studio,” Wen Qing said. “Director Xu said that he didn’t need any more people, so I went home.”

The crew was definitely short of people, but Ding Min did not tell her what roles they needed. Before, she would have put up a fight. Now though, she was no longer interested. The entertainment industry was a pit, and everyone was insufferable. Wen Qing, was born into a rich family, so why did she have to force herself to work so hard?

Ding Min did not get angry when she heard that. Instead, she said in a gentle tone, “What? You don’t want to work anymore?”

This was the first time Ding Min had used such a gentle tone with her.

“I’ve given it some thought. I don’t think this industry is the right fit for me,” she said honestly.

“Did you note the penalty in my contract?” Ding Min asked.

Wen Qing no longer wanted to pander to Ding Min. This was probably because she was determined to get out of this sea of suffering. “Do you think I lack that small sum of money?”

Ding Min was speechless.

Ding Min did not know much about Wen Qing’s background.

At that time, Wen Qing was at Ying Yue, the media company where Shang Ke worked. Ding Min had picked her at first glance. Ding Min had thought that Wen Qing was a newcomer hired by the company. When she first saw Wen Qing and learned that she was a dancer, she immediately signed her.

She wanted to train her slowly, but she really did not have enough capacity. In addition, Wen Qing had no ambition, and she was not resourceful. Ding Min did not bother with her. Anyway, she was still under contract right now.

The company’s initial strategy was to prevent these artists from jumping ship. They either set long contracts or imposed a high penalty for voiding them. Most artists could not afford to compensate for contract termination.

Wen Qing belonged to the latter. With her current situation, she could not afford to pay the penalty for breach of contract.

“You’re really thinking about terminating your contract? I’ve always felt that you’re very suitable for this industry. You were born to do this.” Ding Min’s tone was quite gentle. It lacked the impatience or coldness it always had before.

Wen Qing had previously thought that Ding Min was cold and aloof.

Why did she sound so different now?

Wen Qing was just about to say, “terminate the contract,” but Ding Min interrupted her. “I’m free after eight in the evening. Let’s talk, Wen Qing.”

Wen Qing could tell that this woman wanted to win her back.

However, she said that in an informative tone.

Wen Qing felt very unhappy and said directly, “I don’t have time tonight.”

In the past, she had always been the one pandering to Ding Min.

She had never thought that Ding Min would initiate a compromise. After all, Ding Min was a very proud and strong woman. However, things never played out the way Wen Qing expected. Ding Min tried to compromise with her. “What about tomorrow? Or the day after tomorrow? Would you like to give me a call when you’re free?”

Wen Qing was speechless.

This tone…

This attitude…

Did the cold and aloof career woman get cursed or something?

“I…”

“You don’t have to give me an answer so quickly. There’s still time.” Ding Min interrupted her. She seemed to be afraid that she would reject her again.

Wen Qing was now sure that Ding Min was intent on making her stay.

What shocked her was not only her attempt at compromise, but her apology.