Chapter 554: Chapter 553 Farewell (5)
She was not short of money or fame, yet the Xia Family wouldn’t acknowledge her presence; it must be due to a problem with her birth, and the associated news about her was unsavory. That’s why she was desperately trying to win the Best Actress award, enduring distaste to continue dating Bo Yan. Frankly, it was all to gain the family’s approval.
Although he was now one of the partners, Huixing had become a company with substantial influence in the entertainment industry, but until the day the company went public, and he was able to liquidate his shares, he wouldn’t have the right or the confidence to compete with Bo Yan.
To be accepted by such a wealthy family that spanned generations, one must either be extremely capable or extremely rich.
Huixing was in the process of going public; this was an opportunity. Once he could successfully finance an IPO and liquidate his shares, he would have the standing, a position even higher and farther than Bo Yan’s.
So, he was not in a rush.
Feeling that he had a grasp on all the intelligence, Qin Baizhou relaxed. For now, the most important thing was to stabilize Xia Siyu’s emotions; at the very least, he couldn’t let her leave his side.
Besides, the company needed to go public as soon as possible. Getting that ticket to wealth was the key; afterward, he would be qualified to compete for her.
Thankfully, Huixing had already registered with the Securities Regulatory Commission since last year, and if nothing unexpected happened, they should pass the annual review by the end of this year. At the earliest, they could go public at the beginning of the next year.
At that time, Xia Siyu would also be renewing her contract. He had thought it through. Although Xia Siyu had verbally agreed to renew her contract, she hadn’t signed it yet; could she be waiting for the company to distribute pre-IPO shares before going public? Earning money by renewing contracts was a small matter, but if she could exchange for pre-IPO shares, that would translate into capital worth hundreds of millions.
If he were to compete with Bo Yan at that time, and he could release her from her shackles, he would of course be willing to share everything he had with her.
He even had a feeling that he was like the knight who came to rescue her from her torments. He would certainly help her become famous, help her advance further, and stand taller with more confidence!
Xia Siyu had no idea about his considerations. True to his plan, Qin Baizhou had the car drive them to a restaurant first, settling down in a quiet and secluded abode for lunch. After lunch, there wasn’t enough time to head home, so they drove off. The shoot for the variety show was located in a small town near Yancheng—it was a three-hour drive. After the bumpy ride to the location, a dedicated makeup artist was there to assist with her makeup.
After arriving at the site, they even shot a set of advertisements.
Having been away for half a month, Xia Siyu was indeed unfamiliar with how to behave like a celebrity. No matter where she went, people crowded around her. She used to cope with it fine, but now, coming back to it, she felt like an animal in a zoo. Thankfully, she was a more controversial figure than a popular one, with not too many fans, and she had never liked doing things like organizing fan meetings, so there weren’t many fans coming to see her. Even so, it wasn’t as free and easy as it was in the Northwest.
On the contrary, Qin Baizhou had always been behind the scenes, and only recently had he emerged into the spotlight by participating in this variety show.
Once he was in the spotlight, with his good looks and broad knowledge, he quickly attracted a following of fans. One time, when he was negotiating business with a client outside, passersby recognized him and even wanted to take photos for remembrance.
This feeling of being known and affirmed by others was like an addictive poison.
He began to enjoy the sensation of being the center of attention, and some businesses even approached him for collaborations. This advertisement was shot as a pair with Xia Siyu. He was the male lead in the advert, and Xia Siyu was the female lead.