After negotiating the contract, Song He invited Xiao Jiuyan to dinner.
Xiao Jiuyan obviously declined and Song He smartly decided not to push.
Instead, he respectfully escorted Xiao Jiuyan and Guan Xi outside the building and towards their car. He said, "Master Jiu, I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm afraid that we'll have to wait for Miss Gu's work."
He continued apologetically, "We'll make sure to arrange it as quickly as we can. With Miss Gu's abilities and looks, I have no doubt that we'll be able to get the ball rolling soon."
In fact Song He, was pleasantly surprised that Master Jiu bought someone so pretty. It would definitely make his job easier.
However, with Master Jiu's support, even if she was ugly, she would rise to great heights.
The entertainment industry never lacked beautiful people. What they lacked was opportunities and money.
This was a game of capital.
Xiao Jiuyan replied faintly, "Yes."
The black car window slowly rose, taking Xiao Jiuyan's face out of sight from Song He.
"President Song."
Li Tezhu hadn't gotten into the car yet as he was waiting for Song He and Xiao Jiuyan to finish their conversation. "You need to know two things about Miss Gu's work."
Song He quickly asked, "What?"
"Miss Gu will not do sex scenes," Li Tezhu. "She also cannot do kissing scenes. Those two rules are absolute. There are no exceptions."
"Uh... of course. Miss Gu belongs to Master Jiu. We won't arrange kissing scenes or sex scenes for her. I promise," Song He assured.
It wasn't unheard of for a financial backer to be romantically interested in the person that they're supporting. However, in the entertainment industry, it was normal for co-stars to kiss on-screen. In fact, it was almost expected.
Song He wondered just what was Miss Gu' role in Master Jiu's life for him to be so possessive over her.
All he knew was that for the longest time, Master Jiu had been alone. It seemed that has changed now. It was clear that Miss Gu had taken a special place in Master Jiu's life, and possibly his heart.
Regardless of her romantic involvement with Master Jiu, Song He knew that he had to take care of Miss Gu in this industry.
"Also, as much as possible, avoid scenes that include holding hands and hugging."
Song He hesitated.
'She can't even hold hands with her co-lead? Or hug?'
As much as Song He was against this, he had no choice but to acquiesce.
"Okay," Song He agreed. "We will try our best not to arrange any ambiguous scenes for Miss Gu."
Of course, Guan Xi had no idea that her career was being planned out for her like this.
"There's one more thing," Li Tezhu said, his tone suddenly becoming serious.
Apprehensively, Song He asked, "What else is there?"
"It's not a big deal." Li Tezhu's tone softened a little as he said, "I just wanted to let you know what happened in the hall earlier. There was an insensible person under your banner who offended Master Jiu and said cruel things to him. I'll have to trouble you to deal with him."
Song He's expression suddenly changed.
'Not a big deal?'
'This is most definitely a huge deal!'
Cold sweat broke out all over Song He's body. "Li Tezhu, this... this... I didn't know. Is Master Jiu angry? Please tell him I'll deal with that brainless bastard immediately."
Li Tezhu put on a fake smile. "This kind of thing is not worthy of Master Jiu's concern. However, you have to take it seriously, President Song."
"Yes, yes! Of course!"
Song He hurriedly nodded. He wished he could knock on Master Jiu's car window and kneel down to beg for his forgiveness.