Chapter 23

After getting off to a good start, the rest of the photoshoot went even more smoothly. Ling Xuefei’s innate qualities were so strong that she could easily handle all styles of clothing. Soon, she had tried on and photographed all the outfits Dong Dahai had prepared.

The entire photoshoot lasted an hour and a half. After it ended, Ling Xuefei changed back into her own clothes and found Dong Dahai.

At this moment, Dong Dahai was still immersed in the stunning beauty Ling Xuefei had displayed, with a lecherous look on his face, and he didn’t even notice Ling Xuefei’s arrival.

"Ahem, Mr. Dong." An Yanan coughed to remind him.

"Huh, ah?" Dong Dahai snapped back to reality, his face turning red with embarrassment. "President Ling."

"Mr. Dong, I wonder if you are satisfied with my performance just now?" Ling Xuefei reached up to flick a strand of hair from her temple, her voice as sweet as a lark.

"Satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied!" Dong Dahai hurriedly replied.

It wasn’t that Dong Dahai had forgotten his mission; it was just that Ling Xuefei was too beautiful and too stunning. He could already foresee how many young female customers would be attracted to the promotional videos Ling Xuefei had shot.

Although Ling Xuefei wasn’t a celebrity, one shouldn’t underestimate women’s relentless pursuit of beauty.

"Hehe, that’s good." Ling Xuefei smiled lightly.

Wang Yan, standing beside her, had long since given up any other thoughts. "Damn, you’re like a cheat. How am I supposed to compete with you?"

Ling Xuefei’s appearance and success in dealing with the difficult Dong Dahai earned her high praise throughout the company. Even Wang Yan, who had previously looked down on her, now saw that this young woman in her early twenties wasn’t just a pretty face.

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After leaving the entrance of the Dynasty Entertainment, Dong Dahai sat in his BMW, hesitated for a moment, and then took out his phone, finding a number labeled "Fu Shao" and dialed it.

"Beep, beep, beep."

After a few rings, the other party answered, and a voice like a duck’s quacked through the receiver: "Dong Fatty, how did it go?"

"Uh, Fu Shao..." Hearing Fu Shao’s voice, Dong Dahai bit his lip, and beads of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, whether from the heat or nervousness, they trickled down his chubby face.

"Speak!" Seeing Dong Dahai’s reaction, Fu Shao realized something might have gone wrong, and his voice became much harsher.

"It’s like this, I followed your instructions and deliberately made things difficult for Dynasty Entertainment. Everything was going smoothly, even their artist director couldn’t do anything, but then... something unexpected happened..." Dong Dahai’s voice grew softer and softer.

"Stop stammering, hurry up and tell me what happened!" Fu Shao was extremely impatient and barked.

"Later... the new CEO of Dynasty Entertainment, Ling Xuefei, came back... After she found out the situation, she personally tried out for the role. I, Dong Dahai, have seen many women, but I’ve never seen anyone like Ling Xuefei. She is truly beautiful, and her image as a spokesperson for our company would be the best choice..." Dong Dahai’s enthusiasm grew as he spoke, imagining his clothing company’s sales skyrocketing and becoming a well-known brand in the country because of Ling Xuefei’s endorsement.

"Waste of space! You can’t even handle a small task like this!" Fu Shao grew angrier as he listened, and after a few more curses, he hung up the phone angrily.

Hearing the busy tone, Dong Dahai felt a chill. Not completing the task Fu Shao had given him meant that the land he had asked for help with would likely be lost. However, getting Ling Xuefei to endorse his clothing brand could be considered a silver lining, and this trip would definitely be profitable.

Thinking about this, Dong Dahai’s mood improved. He hummed a tune, turned the key in the ignition, and the BMW roared to life, speeding away.

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On the other side, in the 25th floor of a skyscraper, a young man stood by the floor-to-ceiling window.

This young man was about 25 or 26 years old, around 1.75 meters tall, with a handsome face but a pale complexion, a clear sign of excessive indulgence. He wore the latest Armani knitted T-shirt, a well-tailored casual pants, imported crocodile leather shoes, and a Vacheron Constantin watch, all of which highlighted his status as a wealthy young man.

At this moment, he held a glass of red wine in his left hand, his right hand casually in his pocket, his eyes half-closed as he looked out the window, his gaze full of longing and possessiveness, directed at the Dynasty Entertainment office building.

This young man was named Fu Ze, the son of the Fu family, another prominent family in Longcheng. Since the first time he saw Ling Xuefei, he was deeply impressed by her beauty and grace. Since then, he had pursued her relentlessly, sending her 9999 red roses, taking her to fancy Italian restaurants, and giving her expensive jewelry and accessories, all without hesitation.

However, Ling Xuefei was not interested in him, and she politely declined his invitations and gifts, which left Fu Ze very frustrated.

Fu Ze, born with a silver spoon, had always gotten whatever he wanted in Longcheng, and he had never experienced such a setback. However, the Ling family’s influence was not to be underestimated, so although Fu Ze wanted to get Ling Xuefei as soon as possible, he didn’t dare to do anything too extreme.

When Fu Ze’s romantic advances were repeatedly rebuffed, Dong Dahai approached him, asking for help with a piece of land. Fu Ze didn’t want to get involved at first, but during their conversation, he learned that Dong Dahai had a contract with Dynasty Entertainment to endorse a clothing brand. This gave him an idea, and he instructed Dong Dahai to deliberately make things difficult for Dynasty Entertainment, promising to help him with the land as a reward.

Dong Dahai, unaware of the new CEO of Dynasty Entertainment, thought that the company had offended Fu Ze and agreed without hesitation, leading to the subsequent deliberate difficulties.

Fu Ze had originally planned for the newly arrived Ling Xuefei to be overwhelmed by Dong Dahai’s actions, and he would step in at the critical moment to easily solve the problem. He imagined that Ling Xuefei would be grateful for his help and impressed by his abilities, eventually falling for him. The rest would naturally follow.

The script was well-written, but the plot didn’t unfold as planned, which left Fu Ze very angry.

"Ling Xuefei, the more difficult you are, the more interested I become."

"Getting something easily is no fun; conquering a woman like you is truly satisfying."

"I, Fu Ze, will make you mine one day, and you’ll be at my mercy!"

Fu Ze took a sip of red wine, a confident smile on his lips, and he licked them, speaking to himself.

In Fu Ze’s mind, there was no woman he couldn’t get. The only difference with Ling Xuefei compared to the others was that the process of conquering her would be more complicated, but the outcome would be the same.