After Rebirth, I Decided To Inherit the Family Property

Chapter 38 – It’s corrupt, too corrupt.

Song Yunran dropped a bombshell and went back to the hotel.

Cheng Jiaming was left in a state of shock, and was scolded by Director Tan for the number of times he had NG’s throughout the afternoon.

Because of this, the shooting that could have been finished at 7pm was delayed until 9.30pm.

After apologizing to everyone, he went back to the hotel and decided to take a shower first to calm down.

After a quick shower, Cheng Jiaming’s heart was beating fast.

At the beginning of his career, he had envisioned a similar situation.

With his handsome appearance, it was only logical that he would attract the attention of a few rich people.

His perception was that they might be rich women with hands full of emeralds, or wealthy men over half a century old, but in any case, they would be old and naughty people who would look at his youthful and vibrant body.

But Song Yunran is so young and, to be fair, so good-looking that he is the type of person who should be absolutely desirable wherever he goes, and yet he would never have thought that he would have to use dirty money and sex to get a partner.

It’s corrupt, too corrupt.

And he already has Qin Ke, how can he still ……

Cheng Jiaming couldn’t help sighing. After sighing, the scene of filming in the afternoon unconsciously came to his mind.

After he NG’d once again, a few thin complaints inevitably rang out around him.

It was a fight scene that required the use of a wire, and the actors hanging from the wires were having a hard time, so they were worried that the actor in the air would make a mistake, but to their surprise, it was the back panel standing on the ground watching the action that had gone out of focus.

In the midst of all the grumbling, Qin Ke, who had just been lowered from the wire, didn’t say a word, just gave him a faint glance. He still maintained the careless look of his character, and unconsciously pulled out a beautiful sword flower in his hand.

As an actor, Cheng Jiaming of course knew that Qin Ke was getting into the role.

Compared to this focused attitude, his blunders seemed even more overly amateur.

It seemed like they were born to be so different from each other.

Cheng Jiaming didn’t care, what’s the big deal?

He must have relied on Song Yunran to get the good resources, if he were to play the first male lead, he would have performed better than Qin Ke.

Now that the opportunity has come…

Cheng Jiaming clenched his teeth and stood up to spray some perfume on his body.

After taking the lift upstairs, he took a few deep breaths, squeezed out a business smile and rang the doorbell of 1702.

A minute passed.

Cheng Jiaming’s smile froze, why didn’t anyone come to open the door?

He rang the doorbell again, but the closed door still didn’t open for him.

Is it possible that I am three hours late and Song Yunran has simply left the room?

Cheng Jiaming slapped his head, unable to stop himself from feeling annoyed.

After thinking about it, he held his breath and paid attention to the movements inside, while carefully pressing the doorbell one last time.

This time, the door finally opened.

Cheng Jiaming heard some noisy sound effects coming through the doorway, but he didn’t care, instead he put on a new smile, “Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Song.”

“It’s okay, I didn’t wait for you specifically either.”

Song Yunran didn’t even look up as he played the game, “Come in, wait for me to finish this game huh.”

Cheng Jiaming: “……”

How about you look up at my specially groomed appearance?

Song Yunran finished speaking and headed inside, not noticing Cheng Jiaming’s disappointment at all.

He knew that it was hard to predict exactly when the actors would finish, so after dinner he called up a few friends to play games in a row.

The battle was now in full swing, and if it wasn’t for Cheng Jiaming ringing the bell one after another to affect his movements just now, he would have answered the door after the game.

Cheng Jiaming sat down with mixed feelings and watched his future golden master play video games.

Song Yunran was as good as ever, his friends were a little better, but it didn’t take long for the group to be wiped out.

Cheng Jiaming thought that what was coming was finally coming, but Song Yunran immediately puffed up and said, “We didn’t play well just now, let’s play one more game!”

“I don’t want to hear the words ‘one more game’ anymore.” He Ziyou said with scorn, “Why don’t you just listen to the advice and delete the game?”

Song Yunran was so angry at his friend for abandoning him that he almost crushed his phone.

He sat there with a black face, repeatedly clicking in and out of the game, acting as if he hadn’t had enough of it.

Cheng Jiaming hesitated for a moment: “Mr. Song, that ……”

Song Yunran said bitterly, “Don’t talk to me yet.”

He was not in the mood to deal with Cheng Jiaming right now, all he could think about was how there could be such a poor gaming experience in this world.

After playing for three hours today, the base was pinned down and beaten up without the ability to fight back!

Cheng Jiaming thought to himself, ‘This is not a good thing, I have to think of a way to coax Mr. Song.’

He took out his phone and sent out a few messages before saying, “I have some friends who used to play professionally and are now retired and working as anchors, why don’t I ask them to give you a hand?”

The downcast Song Yunran immediately came to life, his eyes shining as he asked, “Really? I don’t want to be criticised by the netizens for being a beginner.”

So you know you’re not good at it.

Cheng Jiaming nodded numbly, “They’re off the show. Add a friend, I’ll pull you in.”

For the next two hours, Song Yunran had a great gaming experience.

After having a good time, he asked a few other people for their live streaming address and planned to send some gifts to them later.

Looking at this scene, Cheng Jiaming was confused.

What happened, hadn’t he come to accept the unspoken rules?

Why did he unknowingly become the Prince’s escort?

At the same time, a fresh idea came to Song Yunran’s mind.

His original plan was to use Wan Cheng’s popularity-based resource allocation method to let Cheng Jiaming know that the reason for his depression was actually the company and not Qin Ke, using a trick to divert Cheng Jiaming’s anger to Wan Cheng.

But now after playing the game, he has changed his mind about that.

“How does it feel to be in the crew today?” Song Yunran put down his phone and asked in a fairly polite manner.

“…Not too good. I’m only the fifth male lead, and people don’t really take me seriously.”

Cheng Jiaming decided to sell his misery and smiled ruefully, “Sometimes I really envy Qin Ke, being able to get the respect of president Song. Unlike me in Wan Cheng, I haven’t even seen my boss’s face.”

Song Yunran was a member of Wan Cheng Film and Television in his last life, and knew the inside story no less than Cheng Jiaming.

There were many artists in Wan Cheng, and the boss’s main business was not in this area, so he didn’t come to the company at all. For an artist of Cheng Jiaming’s level, he naturally couldn’t meet him.

He nodded and said, “It’s normal. After all, you’re not popular.”

Cheng Jiaming almost spat out a mouthful of blood: “I understand, but who doesn’t want to be popular as an artist? Mr. Song, don’t look at me like I’m always cheerful, but secretly, I’m still very upset.”

Song Yunran said, “So you are jealous of Qin Ke, you think ‘I have worked hard, but why can’t I beat him? Why is the company not willing to promote me?'”

Being a knowledgeable character of the original work, Song Yunran was able to analyse the psychology of the supporting characters with exceptional precision.

Cheng Jiaming was at a loss as to what expression to put on his face when he was told the truth.

He could only frown and let out a long sigh, leaving room for Song Yunran’s imagination.

It would be better to imagine him as a talented person who has not met with any success, and then make up his mind to help him in the same way as he helped Qin Ke.

Song Yunran gradually asked, “I heard that your company has signed too many people, so you basically adopt a loose policy, and if you want to get good resources from the company, you must first seize the opportunity to make a name for yourself?”

“That’s it.”

Cheng Jiaming had a headache when he mentioned this, he felt that this was simply a dead-end cycle. How can I become popular if the company doesn’t give me good resources?

If he could be like Qin Ke, who had won the number one male lead from director Tan Ming in one fell swoop, then he wouldn’t have to worry.

“Well, in that case, I actually have a good method.” Song Yunran asked with a smile, “Do you want to hear it?”

Cheng Jiaming’s heartbeat raced, after laying the groundwork for so long, it was time to get to the point.

However, I don’t know if Mr. Song likes to be on top or below.

I hope it’s the bottom, I’m a straight man, he thought sorrowfully.

Song Yunran solemnly leaned closer: “Have you ever considered playing games live?”

Cheng Jiaming: “…… ah?”

Song Yunran’s face was serious: “You’re a good gamer, and you know friends who are anchors, a huge business opportunity is in front of you, haven’t you considered it?”

This was the great way Song Yunran had just thought of.

As a former cannon fodder, he understood why Cheng Jiaming had haunted Qin Ke, it was just because he was restricted by the big consciousness of the original world.

In fact, as long as he stepped out of the original context, Cheng Jiaming should have understood that Qin Ke was not the only one in the entertainment industry. Even if he managed to kill Qin Ke unnoticed, the good resources would not fall in his lap.

The reason is that he is just not popular enough and his strength is not outstanding enough.

If this kind of person is placed in Wan Cheng Film and Television, he will be a real cannon fodder.

Although at this time, many people still think that live-streaming is only for online celebrities, Song Yunran knows that in a short time, the traffic of live-streaming will attract the eyes of various companies, making many semi-celebrity artists have a second spring in their career!

Cheng Jiaming’s face was full of questions: “Live streaming a game? I’m a serious actor.”

Song Yunran put on his president’s face and advised, “Once you’ve accumulated enough fans in the live stream, your popularity will naturally rise. The company is not blind, will they still leave you out when you become popular?”

These words were so convincing that Cheng Jiaming was impressed by them, but he could not believe them all.

He hesitantly asked, “Qin Ke will go live too?”

Song Yunran froze for a moment, this was a difficult question to answer.

He couldn’t say, ‘Qin Ke is the main character, and he has a full schedule every day, so he won’t have time to broadcast live.’

He had a bright idea and asked, “Who is better at playing games, you or Qin Ke?”

So clever, Song Yunran praised himself in his mind.

Although Qin Ke had only shown his skills at his house, he didn’t need to think about it to know that according to the book’s setting, the protagonist would definitely not lose to the villain.

Sure enough, Cheng Jiaming’s face turned white.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Qin Ke was far ahead of him in both acting and gaming skills.

It was just that he was not interested in this game and would only play a few games in his spare time at school.

If Qin Ke joined the live streaming world on a whim, wouldn’t everything be back to the original situation again?

Cheng Jiaming hurriedly said, “He doesn’t like to play games.”

“Then that’s it.”

Song Yunran looked at the time and said, “It’s okay, you can go out.”

Cheng Jiaming froze, “No more?”

You didn’t call me to your room just to trick me, did you?

Song Yunran looked at him and said inexplicably, “Of course you’re the one who wants the rest. You’re not an artist of Xinghe, so it’s good enough for me to show you the way, what else do you want to talk to me about?”

Cheng Jiaming was confused as he was driven out of the room and stood outside the door in deep thought.

Is it because he doesn’t like me?

Or is it because my constant mention of Qin Ke has unfortunately triggered a deep-seated guilt in him?

Cheng Jiaming was confident that the answer would be the latter.

He sighed in disbelief that he had missed out on a great opportunity to make it to the top.

But on second thought, it didn’t seem like a bad idea to sacrifice nothing in exchange for the guidance of a president.

If I really earn popularity through live streaming, maybe the company will really be willing to give me a higher regard?

While Cheng Jiaming was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the sound of the lift door opening.

He turned his head and saw Qin Ke, who had finished his work, followed by his assistant and bodyguards and was walking towards this hallway.

Qin Ke also saw Cheng Jiaming.

He frowned, remembering that on the way back, Xiao Ke said that Song Yunran might want to sign Cheng Jiaming to Xinghe.

When Cheng Jiaming saw his cold expression, he straightened his back and greeted with a fake smile, “Finished?”

“What are you doing here?” Qin Ke asked.

Cheng Jiaming tensed for a moment for no reason, but he couldn’t say that he had come for an unsuccessful proposal.

So he raised his voice: “None of your business, do I still need your permission to play games with Mr. Song?”

Before the words left his mouth, Cheng Jiaming could see the implied meaning of speechlessness in the eyes of the others.

It was probably because they thought that he, as an actor, had performed badly in the shooting today and was still obsessed with the game when he returned.

Cheng Jiaming’s pride was hurt by these looks, and he was ready to fight back with his neck stretched out, planning to hit back hard if Qin Ke used such words to sarcastic him.

Who knew that Qin Ke only nodded, “Well, then thank you for passing the time with him.”

Then without looking back, he led the other three away, seemingly not caring at all.

Cheng Jiaming was greatly shocked and thought to himself as he froze and entered the lift, he was so confident.

Isn’t he afraid that Mr. Song will find someone else to play with?

Qin Ke returned to his room and drank a glass of ice water outwardly and calmly.

Xiao Ke helped him sort out the things he needed for tomorrow and said unconvincingly, “Cheng Jiaming must have gone to curry favor with Mr. Song, how dare he think of playing games, he despises Mr. Song too much.”

Qin Ke spoke in a calm tone, “Don’t discuss this.”

“…Okay.” Xiao Ke said, “Then I’ll go back first, I’ll call you in the morning.”

Sending away his assistant and bodyguard, Qin Ke’s calm demeanor finally couldn’t be maintained.

He tightened his grip on the water cup until his finger bones turned white, then he let out a soft, uncomfortable “tsk”.

After a moment of silence, Qin Ke took out his mobile phone and opened the chat interface with Song Yunran: [Playing a game?]

After waiting for ten minutes, Song Yunran’s reply came late: [Are you getting bored?]

Qin Ke: [?]

Song Yunran: [It’s so late and you still want to play games, aren’t you shooting tomorrow? I’m very disappointed in you, so reflect on yourself.]

Qin Ke: “……”

T/N: My first language isn’t English, and there may be some grammatical errors. But I try not to deviate from the author’s narrative. If there are any errors or nonsensical sentences, feel free to comment.