I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 612 - 441 Movie_2
These people were usually untouchable, capable of running rampant throughout Haojiang. Should any incident occur in one of their households, it was bound to be reported on continuously by the paparazzi. Any word they spoke, any action they took, could shake the entirety of Haojiang. Not to mention, the richest man in Haojiang, He Youling, was also among them.
But just a moment ago, all of these powerful figures had knelt before a single person without a hint of resentment. Surely, anyone who witnessed such a scene would be scared out of their wits.
After everyone stood up, they couldn’t help but exclaim with emotion.
"To see Immortal Xia just once, I have no regrets left in this life."
"Indeed. Even though we didn’t receive any reward from Immortal Xia, just sharing a connection and a toast with him is more than enough."
"I was at the main table and got to speak with Immortal Xia for a good while."
"Even though he didn’t offer to do a reading for me, looking back, every word he said seemed to contain profound wisdom. I need to go home and reflect on them carefully."
"Speaking of which, the luckiest person here today must be Elder He."
That comment drew everyone’s gaze toward He Youling.
Although He Youling had only gained an additional three years of life, his vitality seemed to have been rejuvenated by decades. Not too long ago, the hospital had issued him critical condition notices on several occasions. But now, not only was he going to be fine, but he would also live for at least three more years.
In these three years, the He Family’s status in Haojiang would likely rise to another level. Most crucially, the He Family now had a connection with Xia Liang. Who knows, on any given day in the next three years, Xia Liang might feel generous again and extend He Youling’s life once more; it’s not out of the question.
Now, as the other guests looked at He Youling, their eyes were filled with thick envy. He Youling himself watched Xia Liang’s departing figure and let out a long sigh.
"To be acquainted with Immortal Xia truly is a blessing of three lifetimes!"
Hearing this, He Youling’s son, who had just arrived in the garden, was completely bewildered. What on earth was going on? Why was everyone calling Master Xia "Immortal Xia"? And why did his father have so much more white hair? Had he dyed it? He voiced all his questions at once.
Elder He simply gestured with his hand, indicating he would explain everything when they returned home.
Apart from He Youling, Wu Tong also found herself surrounded by people offering their warm regards. Several large corporations even extended olive branches, hoping she would become their spokesperson. After all, besides the He Family, Wu Tong clearly had some sort of relationship with Xia Liang. During the meal, she had been seated right beside him, and in the garden, she had remained close to his side. Even when so many people doubted Xia Liang because of Zeng Long’s words, Wu Tong had believed in him unwaveringly. Who would believe she had no connection to him?
Receiving such widespread attention for the first time, Wu Tong hastily gave her agent’s contact information to everyone before finally escaping the crowd. After bidding farewell to Elder He, she hurriedly got in her car and drove after Xia Liang.
Only she knew that all of this was an illusion, created solely because of Xia Liang. Despite the attention she was receiving now, she, strictly speaking, had no real relationship with him. At most, they had shared one meal and gone shopping together.
Therefore, after witnessing Xia Liang’s abilities, I’ve made up my mind. I absolutely have to latch onto his coattails. At that point, becoming a star in Haojiang, let alone a global superstar, will only be a matter of time! I know a man as outstanding as Xia Liang might have other female friends in Qingyun or elsewhere, but if Elder He can have four wives, then that’s not a problem! 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Wu Tong also knew that the other female celebrities and heiresses at the banquet probably had the same idea. That means I have to act fast!
「That very night.」
After leaving the He Family Ancestral Home, Xia Liang returned to the hotel where he had been staying. After all, he had boasted earlier that for staying at the He residence for three days, he had granted three years of life. If I stay any longer, I’ll be at a loss.
Back in his hotel room, Xia Liang didn’t feel bored. A little tagalong had been following him ever since he left the He estate and hadn’t left his side.
"Why haven’t you left? It’s already so late," Xia Liang said with a small laugh, looking at Wu Tong, who was sitting on the sofa with a persistent blush on her cheeks.
Wu Tong began speaking, somewhat hesitantly, "Well, the beds here at the hotel are quite nice. I slept in one before, and it was very comfortable, so I don’t think I’ll go back tonight."
Hearing this, Xia Liang just smiled and pointed toward the bathroom. "The bathroom here is even more comfortable. Why don’t you go test the water temperature?"
"Okay, okay... I’ll go test it for you first." With a flushed face, Wu Tong walked into the bathroom, looking very nervous.
Watching her go, Xia Liang smiled and followed her, slowly stepping into the bathroom as well.
"You... why did you come in?" Wu Tong exclaimed.
Xia Liang simply waved his hand and closed the bathroom door. "On second thought, it’s better if we test it together."
That same night, within the He Family Ancestral Home, his son listened as Elder He recounted the day’s events. Filled with regret, the son who had arrived late pounded his chest.
"Why? Why did I have to be late over a two-thousand-yuan contract? I’m going to regret this for the rest of my life!"
「The next morning.」
While eating the breakfast delivered by the hotel, Xia Liang stood by the window, gazing at the distant scenery. Wu Tong walked up to join him, her eyes brimming with excitement as she looked at a text message on her phone. The message confirmed that she had been cast as the female lead in a Dragon Country television drama. It even included a request from the director, asking her to pass on his regards to Master Xia.
She had previously run herself ragged for this role with minimal results. Now, it had all been settled so easily.
"Master Xia, thank you," Wu Tong said with a smile after showing him the text.
Xia Liang, however, simply waved his hand. "I didn’t do anything."
Wu Tong didn’t believe him. She stuck out her tongue playfully. He must have made a single phone call to secure my role as the female lead. How could he have done nothing?
Xia Liang actually felt a bit helpless. I really haven’t done anything. Yesterday at the banquet in the He Family Ancestral Home, someone who happened to be an investor in the drama was present. After returning home, he immediately informed the other producers and the director about Wu Tong’s acquaintance with Xia Liang. The group then decided to cast her as the lead without hesitation.
He truly hadn’t lifted a finger, but since the role was secured, Xia Liang asked, "Now that you’re the female lead, you should be heading to Taixia to start filming soon, right?"
Hearing his question, Wu Tong quickly shook her head. "Finalizing the cast is just the beginning. There’s still a lot to do. Filming for this drama won’t start for another six months."
"That long?" Xia Liang was a bit surprised. He had heard that some shows had long pre-production phases, but he hadn’t expected a six-month wait after the lead actress was cast.
"That’s right, it’s like this for many movies and TV shows. Besides, I’m still filming a movie right now. I have to go back to Xiangjiang in a couple of days, so I’m afraid..." Wu Tong paused for a moment. "I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay with you."
"Back to Xiangjiang?" Xia Liang shifted his gaze in the direction of Xiangjiang and continued, "What movie are you working on now?"
Wu Tong’s voice grew excited. "It’s a zombie movie. A big production."
"A zombie movie." A hint of curiosity entered Xia Liang’s voice. In recent years, Xiangjiang’s zombie films had been in decline, with no truly impressive releases.
