“I am not.”
Not what?
With a mouth but hard to argue, that was Wen Dongrong at this moment.
Wen Dongrong was incapable of self-defence. After Wen Ying left, he asked Chen Ru. “That is one million. Do you really agree to let her throw it in the countryside?”
In 2007, housing prices in major cities had not yet fully soared. The purchasing power of 1 million was terrifying.
Wen Dongrong himself sponsored poor students. Different from investing 1 million, 3,000 yuan a year could prevent a poor student from dropping out. 1 million could sponsor over 300 students!
If using 1 million as investment capital, only using investment returns to sponsor, this money could stably sponsor at least 10 students long-term without reducing principal.
“That is not throwing. Shangwei would lose anyone’s money but not Wen Ying’s. At most, less profit or no profit. Even if really lose, if this 1 million can do some good, that is valuable.”
Chen Ru saw Wen Dongrong’s surprised expression, but she had her own ideas. “You may not know. Li Mengjiao’s first album initially sold poorly. Later, as Li Mengjiao became popular, this first album sold fiercely again. Until now, there are still sales. For each album sold, the record company gives Li Mengjiao a cut. Plus ringtones and such income. Users download a song once and split money to Li Mengjiao. This album has earned Li Mengjiao a lot of money gradually!”
Talking about Wen Ying, why suddenly mention Li Mengjiao?
Chen Ru did not keep in suspense. “This money, Li Mengjiao did not take a penny. All donated!”
This was Yuan Fenghui’s decision. Of course, Yuan Fenghui did this after consulting Li Mengjiao herself. Li Mengjiao’s parents also knew.
How much exactly the first album earned for Li Mengjiao, Chen Ru had no specific data. Anyway, last year when “Star River and You” and “Love’s Cruise” competed for ratings, Li Mengjiao’s donation accounts were exposed. The amount burst out then far exceeded 1 million.
This was another half year passed. Presumably the amount became larger.
Different from Wen Ying taking 1 million to countryside investment possibly losing, Li Mengjiao’s this money given out has nothing to do with business. Absolutely no possibility of making money.
But did Li Mengjiao really lose?
Of course not!
Because the donation matter was exposed, it reversed public opinion for Li Mengjiao. Not only guarded Li Mengjiao’s original popularity, but many passers-by previously indifferent to Li Mengjiao joined the fan group.
Stars are celebrities. Bestselling authors are also celebrities.
Celebrities easily attract troubles. This has nothing to do with the celebrity’s character and handling. Many times celebrities do not cause trouble, troubles come主动.
At such times, “good deeds” the celebrity did become amulets, protecting themselves from troubles!
Wen Ying was not questioned for the first time.
Being judge in essay contest would be questioned. Holding signing event also questioned. Unless Wen Ying completely stops being a writer, such questions would truly disappear. What would the next question be, when would it come, could Wen Ying withstand?
No one could predict.
Chen Ru hoped there would never be such a day.
If really unavoidable, then “good deeds” Wen Ying did unintentionally might also become Wen Ying’s amulet!
After listening to wife Chen Ru’s analysis, Wen Dongrong was silent for a long time.
Before sleep, Wen Dongrong could not hold back. “You previously did not pay attention to these at all…”
“Then you previously never cooked!”
Chen Ru retorted.
Previously entertainment circle had no relation to Chen Ru. Why care about this circle?
Now different. Wen Ying not a star, but fame larger than some small artists. Signed novel publishing agency contract with Yuan Fenghui. Still Tianjiao shareholder. Want to completely separate from entertainment circle impossible.
Chen Ru could no longer bury head in sand. Had to actively respond.
Not understand, then spend time and effort to understand.
Those messy entertainment news, impossible harder than exam certification!
This time Wen Dongrong panicked.
Today had new inspiration, he was a bit proud.
Thinking wife Chen Ru like sponge crazily absorbing knowledge, progressing daily, becoming stronger. Wen Dongrong thought and felt panic.
In a family, woman stronger than man not necessarily cannot live. But woman continuously stronger, man long no progress, couple’s common topics fewer and fewer, family loses stability!
…
Wen Ying naturally did not know parents’ late night talk.
She was in very good mood today.
In evening, Wen Ying organized notes recorded in notebook for a long time, making them clearer.
Wen Ying wrote three long novels. She could write about dream-chasing youths, workplace, also fantasy. But real small characters she never wrote. This might not affect Wen Ying’s novels bestselling, but lacking these, Wen Ying’s works would not have long-lasting vitality. She might be temporary bestselling author, but always cannot become “great writer”!
After organizing notes, Wen Ying texted Xie Qian asking if asleep. After seconds, Xie Qian called directly.
Wen Ying told her gains from countryside today.
“Although Deng family situation worse than we thought, this trip really not in vain. Qin Jiao wants to try raise crayfish in village. I also want to take out about a million to invest with uncle. How much earn secondary. Doing this makes me feel quite steadfast.”
Deng Juan’s little brother probably no rescue value.
When Wen Ying and group left village, Deng Juan’s little brother not back from town internet cafe.
Villagers digging ponds not surprised at all. Said this very normal. Deng Juan’s brother often all-night at black internet cafe. Not only weekends, usually at school would climb wall at night to internet. Wen Ying assessed her ability. For such internet addict youth she had no confidence.
Perhaps Xie Qian could suppress such scum.
But why would Xie Qian help?
Xie Qian not savior saving all beings!
So Wen Ying briefly passed this topic. Her happiness from others. “I said to invest one million. My dad made fuss saying sour words. My mum agreed without hesitation. I was so surprised.”
Was it surprise?
Clearly happy.
Beijing snowed.
Xie Qian held phone stood by window.
Looking at snowflakes outside window, mind thought of Wen Ying squatting on ridge chatting with villagers. Faint regret rose in heart. If he was there then.
Clearly not earth-shaking big event. He present or not does not affect Wen Ying complete, but Xie Qian particularly wanted to be there.
That is Xie Qian’s proper youth.
Senior three student’s winter vacation, can spend in sea of questions, not like now, late night still outside socializing.
“If later still short of funds, I can also invest some.”
“Should be enough. Temporarily not short. If short again, ask you!”
Xie Qian wanted to say more, heard someone call his name. Turned head but saw an acquaintance.
The other more shocked than Xie Qian.
“… Xie Qian, how are you here?”
