Chapter 1: The Fall of Prosperity

  "Come on, have another drink, our show is all up to you now." The stout man handed over the wine cup and gazed at the blushing beauty beside him with a sly smile.

  Her 36D soft and plump figure is eye-catching, but her waist is not suitable for a tight grip. Her long legs are slightly lazy and stacked together, wearing black high-heeled shoes with spotless and moving soles. Tsk, she's really a rare beauty. Thinking of the promise made by her agent, some balding middle-aged men can't help but reveal a lustful smile.

  "Director Wang, I really can't drink anymore, he's already drunk." Feng Hua calmly pushed the cup and exchanged it with a smile, hiding his inner disgust. His grandmother used to hold a high-footed cup of white wine, saying that even an old cow would get stomach bleeding today, and it was really possible.

  "Little Feng, don't refuse General Wang's face, just have a drink." A woman with thick makeup nearby suddenly pushed him, and Feng Hua was stunned as he was hugged by the man's chest, his fingers laughing and touching that white and slender neck.

  "Sister Lina, you..."

  Looking around, the director and producer were already drunk and couldn't tell east from west. The male lead was also declining and resting in a nearby private room due to excessive drinking. In the vast banquet hall, only two or three people remained sober. Feng Hua seemed to understand something, had this day finally arrived?

  "Fenghua, you're playing the female lead this time, and it's all thanks to President Wang's recommendation. Aren't you going to thank President Wang properly?"

  Lina's words were laced with threat, but she squeezed out a saccharine smile towards the pot-bellied man.

  "Our dignity is just a thin face, you see, otherwise I'll help her drink this wine first?"

  Fenghua's heart was coldly laughing, yes, if not so smooth it wouldn't be Lina, on one hand pretending to be humble and yielding, saying that she would fight for her own greater benefits, but in the blink of an eye she would always sell herself out to others, truly worthy of being the golden age's top agent.

  "No way, this wine is for the glory of the wind, not for you Lina." The man refused to come down from the ladder. After a night of probing, he was also getting annoyed. Wasn't she just a small-time actress? He had invested 300 million, couldn't he even buy her for one night? What was she pretending to be so pure about?

  Fenghua plucked up her courage, put on the sweetest smile, and smiled so hard that goosebumps appeared. "Since President Wang has spoken, even if I vomit blood today, Fenghua will continue." She picked up her wine glass and sent it to her mouth.

  The man's face slightly cleared up, looking at the white crystal liquid slowly pouring down his red lips and into his throat, revealing a fake smile "This is just right."

  "Ah."

  Seems to be drunk, the beautiful fingers slightly tremble, half a cup of wine spills on her body, the originally cool white dress instantly becomes see-through, sensually making people's mouths dry and tongues parched. The flat abdomen is sucking onto the thin fabric, it's like a beauty emerging from a bath, soul-stirring and captivating. If there were reporters nearby, they would absolutely kill numerous rolls of film.

  The man's eyes were wide with excitement, and he almost used his tongue to lick the wine from the girl's chest.

  The woman looked embarrassed, covering her chest with her handbag and opening her mouth apologetically "I'm really sorry, I'll go to the restroom to deal with it."

  He didn't wait for the people around him to speak, and he stumbled out of the door. The man couldn't muster up any anger, only feeling a little short of breath, his mind filled with the scene of spring beauty from just now.

  "Cough, cough, Director Wang, I'll go out and handle it too. Don't let the media capture any bad scenes." Lina pushed back her chair, furrowing her brow. Well played, little girl, your acting skills have reached this point, but today, even with all your tricks, you won't be able to escape...

  The man waved his hand, indicating it was nothing. "Lina, what you said before."

  "Of course, it's a deal, Mr. Wang, rest assured, I'll definitely clean her up and deliver her to your bed today."

  Lina patted her chest and guaranteed that she could handle one or two artists, otherwise she wouldn't be able to survive in this circle.

  "Go ahead, just don't forget."

  In the bathroom, Fenghua glared fiercely at herself in the mirror, her red lips revealing a shocking and charming beauty. Even in her anger, her eyes were filled with a captivating weakness. She used her fingers to press against her throat, tears streaming down as she vomited out the object stuck in her throat. If one hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never have imagined that the legendary Jade Maiden could be so disheveled.

  "Fenghua, are you okay?"

  A pair of hands pressed on her shoulders from behind, Feng Hua lifted her head and wiped away the remaining food residue at the corner of her mouth with a hint of resentment.

  "Lina, have I become useless to you? Are you actually planning to give me away to someone else as a plaything?"

  The woman couldn't help but turn her head away and avoid the inquiring gaze in the mirror, only speaking softly.

  "Fenghua, you're the artist I've invested the most effort in, but why don't you ever understand? You have acting skills, looks, and a good figure. As long as you follow the rules of this circle, you'll definitely become a big star, but you insist on not doing so. What's the result? Even if you're not being frozen out, you can't get any good scripts now, and all you can achieve is being called a 'half-red' flower vase. Why bother?"

  Wiping away tears from her eyes, Feng Hua turned around and hugged her arms, looking at this "top agent".

  "Lina, have you forgotten what I said to you at the beginning? I never wanted to follow this rule, all I want is to do what I like, I like acting, so I want to be an actor, it doesn't mean I want to be bound by unwritten rules."

  Facing this pair of stubborn eyes, Lina's thoughts couldn't help but drift away. She hadn't changed a bit, just like the first time they met, when she stood at the company entrance with her clothes soaked through, her messy hair framing an extremely beautiful face. She begged herself to save her seriously ill mother, having heard that being an actor could earn a lot of money, so she hoped to join Golden Youth, one of the top two talent agencies in the country.

  Lina was also moved by this pair of clear and stubborn eyes, and signed her as his own artist without any experience, and even paid hundreds of thousands in advance for her mother's medical treatment.

  Unfortunately, her mother eventually passed away, and her father had absconded with all their assets when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Fortunately, the girl quickly regained her spirit, actively integrating into the entertainment circle, and from then on fell in love with acting.

  It's really a pity, her personality is too strong-willed, she insists on being the lotus flower that rises above the muddy water without being stained, but even if the lotus flower still grows in the mud, what makes her think she can avoid being tainted by even a single thread of impurity.

  "Right, I did tell you at the beginning that I would try my best to protect you from getting hurt. But let's be honest, you're not the only artist under me. You have the best conditions, but you're also the one who makes the least amount of money. What is the entertainment industry about if not connections? If you had a background, it would be fine, but without one, you still don't want to follow the rules? Everyone gets familiar with each other after a few meetings and handshakes. To put it bluntly, those artists all know how to get along with people by rolling around on the bed sheets. Afterwards, no matter what happens, people won't be too hard on you. But look at you?"

  Lina's words were sharp, piercing the wind and making it ache in waves. She thought of how female artists had excluded her over the years, treating her as if she was an outcast. Male artists couldn't get close to her, and behind her back, they would often sabotage her. They hoped she would throw herself at them, and there were also those directors and producers with ulterior motives. In the end, she couldn't even get a good role, only earning the title of "flower vase".

  "Don't blame me for speaking bluntly, but it's not just the entertainment industry, every circle is like this. Feng Hua, you have a pretty face, a good figure, and an aura that can drive all men crazy, why don't you make good use of it?"

  "Sister Lina..." Feng Hua muttered to herself, unable to even retort.

  "Director Wang has invested a significant amount this time, and this play is specially made for you. The script was written by a gold medal screenwriter. I dare say that as long as you finish filming this play, you will definitely be able to get rid of the current embarrassing situation where you are only half famous and can only mix with familiar faces. Believe me, once this opportunity opens up, you'll become famous, receive good scripts, and become a big star. You won't have to look at others' faces anymore, and things like this won't happen again."

  Lina watched as there was another stir, and she added more fuel to the fire, mentioning in her words some artists who did not follow the rules and ended up with a miserable outcome.

  Fenghua stood still, gazing ahead with a dazed expression between her eyes. Lina felt a pang of pain in her heart; she had been with Fenghua for so long that some emotions had developed, but the world was just like this - the more you resisted, the more you were obstructed.

  She can still protect her now, but she is just a broker after all. If someone more powerful appears, she may not be able to save herself, and Feng Hua will suffer even greater harm. It's better for her to adapt to the environment proactively now.

  "Alright, no need to say anything else, I already know." Her cheeks were wet with tears that had unknowingly fallen. Feng Hua wiped them away and looked at Lina with determination, as if she had made up her mind. "Let's go."

  Facing the sudden change, Lina could only sigh, adjust her elegant white evening gown, and let it take her out of the bathroom. Fortunately, the alcohol evaporated quickly, and in the blink of an eye, there was no trace on her clothes. At this moment, even if she was seen by others, it wouldn't be too embarrassing.

  "How come you're back so late?" The man was very unhappy, having waited for half a day without seeing any sign of her, and almost thought that Feng Mei Ren had deserted him at the last minute.

  "Sorry about that, we were overwhelmed by the wine and had to wait outside for half a day to sober up," Lina hastily explained, looking around at the empty space where the directors, producers, and other actors had all disappeared, apparently cleared out by Wang.

  "It's okay, being drunk feels better anyway, I like beautiful women who are half-drunk and half-awake." Wang Zong's face, full of horizontal flesh, revealed a smile, his salty pig hand held onto Feng Hua's arm, his fingers sliding, openly and honestly eating tofu "Come on, be careful, I'll hold you up."

  Feng Hua nodded slightly, her face calm and composed.

  They had another round of drinks, and the two saw that Fenghua didn't react much, as if he really resigned himself to his fate, knowing that this matter was already half settled. Wang gave a signal with his eyes, and Lina tactfully spoke up, "Oh dear, I think I've had a bit too much to drink, I'll head out first. Fenghua, here's the room card - you've also had quite a lot to drink today. I've called my assistant, she'll let you stay in this hotel tonight, don't let her drive you home. The room is already booked for you, here's the key."

  Fenghua looked at Lina deeply, the latter's heart skipped a beat, and she forced a smile as she put the card on the table. "Listen to me, okay? Boss Wang, I'm entrusting Fenghua to you, so please take good care of her."

  "Don't worry, I'm very fond of you." The man, with a big belly, chuckled and handed the room card to Feng Hua.

  Lina took a glance and picked up her small bag, pushing the door open to leave, leaving only one man and one woman alone in the room.

  "My goodness, I'm scared to death. When did this little girl have such a big presence?" Recalling the sharp glance just now, Lina was somewhat frightened, but kept comforting herself "I'm doing this for her own good, sigh, when you're in the world, how can you not get hurt?"

  She never thought she would see Feng Hua again in a newspaper.

  Female artist jumps to death from hotel high-rise after being humiliated by investor, Entertainment circle's jade girl dies young, The luxury circle is really chaotic - a life of glory falls from the high-rise to preserve reputation, Looking back on her life, the legendary beauty ultimately fell.

  All major entertainment and social pages have detailed reports of the incident, Lina's fingertips trembled, a patch of crimson blood on the newspaper caught people's attention, just like that red lip print from Feng Hua back then.

  "What a waste!" The golden age office building echoed with heart-wrenching cries, passersby couldn't help but shake their heads and let out sighs in unison. The five words "Top Agent Wang" on Lina's door were particularly eye-catching.