It was true that in this world, whatever Huo Tingyun wanted to do, he could do; it was only when he didn't want to do something that he couldn't.
"What are you watching?" Gu Tangxue finished washing the dishes and came out of the kitchen. She saw the content on the television and was stunned, but quickly recovered. "It's normal. Xu Lin's Yun's child is the flesh and blood of the Huo family. What if something happens during filming? Although there are stunt doubles, it's not ideal in such a mixed environment as a film crew."
Gu Tangxue sat down beside Su Qi.
Su Qi smiled and said nothing. "Who do you think they'll replace the female lead with?"
"Probably a popular young star from a recent talent show."
Gu Tangxue finished speaking, then thought of something and tapped her head. "Oh, right, Xiao Su. I've resigned from my job on the film crew. Although I didn't get paid, you don't have to worry about me anymore. I'll find a job first to make ends meet. I'll join a film crew again after some time. It's a pity to lose this opportunity, but it's okay, there will be plenty of chances in the future. I don't want you to worry about me anymore!"
Gu Tangxue was afraid of being targeted by Mo Yu. Last time Mo Yu falsely accused her of stealing, who knew what she might do next.
"Xu Lin's Yun has been replaced. Aren't you going back?"
"I don't think so. Mo Yu has been in the entertainment industry for so many years, and she knows everyone in the crew. If she wants to target me, she can do it even if I'm not on the crew. I'd better be sensible." Gu Tangxue sighed.
Su Qi nodded. "That's good."
She took out her phone and saw that it was getting late. "Get some sleep early."
She got up and went into her room.
The next day, as the sky was just beginning to brighten, Su Qi, still groggy, was woken by a knock on the door.
Su Qi forced her eyelids open and got out of bed. She opened her room door to find Gu Tangxue standing at the doorway, her beautiful face flushed with excitement.
"Xiao Su! Good news! Guess—"
"What?"
Su Qi blinked, as if she already knew. She followed Gu Tangxue's lead.
"You won't believe it when I tell you, I've been cast as the female lead!"
Gu Tangxue spread her arms and gave Su Qi a big hug, planting a few kisses on her cheeks.
"You have to pay for such affection."
"I'll pay, I'll pay! The female lead will earn a lot of money. I'm so happy, Xiao Su!"
Before Gu Tangxue could share her joy, many calls started coming in on her phone.
Presumably, the news of the lead actress replacement had leaked internally, and people were calling to sign her.
Gu Tangxue had been an extra since graduation and hadn't signed with any agency. Now that she was chosen to be the lead actress in a major film, she was the center of attention. All the well-known agencies wanted to sign Gu Tangxue, including Zhui Guang.
Su Qi watched Gu Tangxue's phone, which hadn't stopped ringing. The calls kept coming one after another. Seeing Gu Tangxue so happy, Su Qi smiled, washed up, and went into the kitchen to make a simple breakfast.
Gu Tangxue's phone continued to ring without a break. She finally managed to catch a breath to eat breakfast, but another call came in. It didn't stop all morning.
Su Qi tidied up her clothes.
Huo Tingyun was true to his word, and she had no reason to break her promise. If she didn't go to him, he might level the building to bring her there.
"Xiao Su," Gu Tangxue said, her voice a little hoarse.
Su Qi stopped tidying her clothes. "What is it? I'm going to move out for a while. Take care of yourself. You'll probably be able to move to a new place soon." The remuneration was considerable, and after the film was released, Gu Tangxue would surely have a continuous stream of acting fees and variety show appearances.
"I have something to tell you," Gu Tangxue said, standing at the doorway.
"Go ahead," Su Qi turned around, walked out of the room, and sat on the sofa with Gu Tangxue.
Gu Tangxue took Su Qi's hands. "I want you to be my agent!"
"Oh?" Su Qi had actually had the same idea but hadn't brought it up. She wanted Gu Tangxue to make her own choice, but it was clear Gu Tangxue hadn't disappointed her.
"In this entertainment industry, you are my only friend. Yang Tianhao once told me that you always wanted to start a film and television company. I want to be your first investor and your supporter!"
Since the old man's death and Su Yan's disability, Su Qi had felt like she was thrown into a vast ocean, isolated and helpless, adrift on the surface, homeless.
But she never expected Gu Tangxue to reach out and pull her ashore.
Growing up, due to her background and appearance, she never had many female friends. Even when she had close friends, they eventually betrayed her or broke up with her. As soon as a good friend got a boyfriend, and brought her along to meet him, the boyfriend would fall for her instead. When she told her friend about this, her friend cursed her and they fell out.
Since then, Su Qi had never made any female friends. She spent all four years of university alone, and her relationship with her roommates wasn't very close.
Gu Tangxue was just her roommate. Su Qi never thought she would proactively say something like this, but she couldn't deny feeling happy when she heard it.
"I'll go sign the contract later and get the advance payment, a full two million. I'll give you the money, and you can register a company. It won't cost much. I'll also bring in a few shareholders to invest. We'll rent a floor in an office building, recruit some people, and open a small company, a company that belongs only to you. You'll be the chairman!"
Gu Tangxue's eyes sparkled as she began to envision their future success.
Su Qi's heart warmed, and she hugged Gu Tangxue. "Thank you!"
"I should be thanking you. You taught me to be brave, you protected me. Although I've suffered a lot, my hard times are over now, and I will definitely seize this opportunity!" Su Qi packed her bags. She was moving back to Deep Water Bay today. Huo Tingyun was true to his word, and she couldn't break her promise either.
In the afternoon, she received a transfer notification from Gu Tangxue.
In fact, the old man had given her a lot of money before he died. Su Qi no longer cared much about money, but seeing the money Gu Tangxue transferred, exactly the full amount without keeping a single cent, filled her heart with the warmth of their unreserved friendship.
Su Qi immediately went out and drove Huo Tingyun's car to register the company. The company name they had decided on earlier was:
Huan Yu Film and Television Entertainment Company.
Su Qi signed her name and held the company registration documents, her joy evident on her face.
Back in the car, Su Qi drove to the Su family residence.
This was Su Qi's first time back since Li Cuiping's incident. The servants were all very enthusiastic to see her return. Su Qi hurried into the back garden and knocked on the door of a room.