Shen Wanwan had her own studio.
When she said she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, Shen Rong paved the way for her and carefully selected many high-quality resources. But she didn’t choose a single one—she just wanted to chase her dream of acting.
Just hearing this setting sounded completely ridiculous and explosive.
The next day, as soon as she arrived at the company, her agent-slash-assistant Xiao Le happily laid out a row of offers in front of her.
“Wanwan, you really picked the right show! So many variety programs are reaching out to you now, and even some dramas…”
Xiao Le had been randomly hired at the time.
By all logic, someone with her level of competence shouldn’t have been able to manage the role of an agent. But somehow, she’d held onto it for two or three years.
001 helpfully added : {A vicious female supporting character always needs a few useless teammates. Otherwise, how would a powerless female lead ever beat the wealthy heiress?}
Still, Shen Wanwan didn’t plan on firing Xiao Le.
Having a little assistant like this did add some fun to life.
Shen Wanwan glanced over the proposals. They were all from little-known variety shows. The most ‘famous’ one was a reality series called <Perfect Holiday>, known for its dramatic interpersonal conflicts. The program team had even kindly added a note : [Miss Shen only needs to maintain her spoiled princess persona.]
As for the drama role, it was just another clichéd character:
Rich, arrogant, obnoxious, and universally despised—the classic vicious second female lead.
Xiao Le beamed with pride at her side. “You really are living the big female lead script! Let’s just pick a couple small variety shows, brush up your presence with a minor drama, and boom—instant fanbase!”
“Reject them all,” Shen Wanwan said, tossing the scripts onto the table.
Xiao Le nearly thought she’d misheard.
“R–Reject them?!”
Shen Wanwan nodded.
If it weren’t for the fact that Shao Yuye was her brother—and her curiosity about what would happen when someone opposed the female lead—she wouldn’t even bother continuing with this current variety show.
Climbing her way up in the entertainment world to become a beloved superstar held no appeal for her.
Wasn’t it much nicer to just stay a wealthy heiress?
Xiao Le whined, “Wuwuwu, as expected of a rich young lady. The rich really can do whatever they want!”
And it made sense—after all, the Shen family was filthy rich. As long as money could get you in, what show couldn’t she join?
If the boss was willing, even internationally renowned directors’ productions were within reach—landing the lead role wouldn’t even take effort. So yeah, no need to waste time on these bottom-tier invitations.
Xiao Le eagerly asked, “So, Wanwan, do you have any plans next?”
Shen Wanwan, disinterested, replied, “Not really.”
“I’m even kind of thinking about quitting the industry.”
Xiao Le : ???
No. No, you’re not.
“Come on! At least stay for this show, right?! You get to see God Zhou and Brother Ye. Do you know how many people would kill for that chance?!
“If I could see God Zhou and Brother Ye in person even once in this lifetime, I could die with no regrets!”
Just as Shen Wanwan was about to respond, her phone rang.
It was an unfamiliar number.
She pressed the answer button.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me.”
A clear, cool voice came through the receiver.
Before Shen Wanwan could even react, the little light orb on her shoulder started trembling uncontrollably, squealing like a die-hard fan—
{Aaaaah! It’s the male lead! Why is the male lead calling you?!}
Shen Wanwan lifted the corners of her mouth slightly.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
Qi Luozhou had taken the initiative to call her.
That could only mean one thing.
“You’ve made up your mind?”
A polite “Mm” came from the other end.
Then, in a calm and unhurried tone, he said:
“I’m not considering dating.”
001 made a smug face: {See? I told you the male lead would never agree to such a ridiculous request!
{He’s the female lead’s official pairing—no one else can compete.}
Shen Wanwan looked at the self-righteous little light orb and silently thought, Maybe not.
Sure enough, the next moment, Qi Luozhou’s voice came through the phone again:
“I need a fiancée.”
001 : ???
The face-slap came so fast it was almost dizzying.
It’s over.
This story was clearly no longer following its original plot!
Shen Wanwan chuckled and poked the stunned little light orb, then said to Qi Luozhou on the phone, “Let’s talk in person.”
After hanging up, she turned to Xiao Le.
“Get ready. You’re about to die with no regrets.”
The still-fighting-online Xiao Le, who had been locked in battle with Shen Wanwan’s haters for hours : “Huh?!”
Sunlight poured into the studio through spotless windows.
Xiao Le, like a diligent little bee, went to the meeting room next door to sweep the floor, wipe the table, and—finding the windows not quite to her liking—grabbed a rag and polished them until they gleamed.
Shen Wanwan leaned against the doorframe, holding a steaming cup of black tea and taking a light sip.
The delicate teacup shimmered softly in the morning light.
“What’s the point of fussing over all this nonsense?”
Though she didn’t come often, Shen Wanwan had very high standards for her surroundings. Her studio was cleaned daily by professional staff—it was never dirty to begin with.
Xiao Le was brimming with excitement. “I want to do something for God Zhou!
“I can do it! I totally can!”
Shen Wanwan glanced disdainfully at Xiao Le’s dusty-looking tracksuit.
“Go change your clothes.”
For a girl meeting her idol, nothing mattered more than her appearance.
Xiao Le froze. “But I don’t have any other clothes here.”
Besides, the outfit she wore today… wasn’t that bad, right?
And now it was probably too late to go home and change…
It was an hour round trip!
Shen Wanwan casually handed her a card.
“There’s a store downstairs. Go buy something. Quickly.”
Xiao Le : !!!
Her boss looked shining!
Xiao Le hesitated for a moment.
“Is this really okay…?”
Shen Wanwan clicked her tongue. “Pick something nice. Don’t embarrass me.”
Xiao Le : Eek!
“Boss—uh, I mean, Wanwan, you’re the best!”
Shen Wanwan didn’t allow Xiao Le to call her ‘Boss,’ saying it sounded old and tacky, like it added a dozen years to her age.
With the card in hand, Xiao Le dashed out and came back with a brand-new outfit. This time, she finally looked presentable.
Shen Wanwan looked at her with approval. “Very fitting.”
Xiao Le’s eyes sparkled with emotion.
“Thank you, Wanwan!”
Although Shen Wanwan could be a bit spoiled, she was especially good to the people around her.
Which made sense, really.
She was a pampered heiress, raised with love and luxury. So what if she had a few harmless temperamental quirks?
She paid a base salary that was three times the industry average!
Three times!
And it came with full benefits!
And now she even bought Xiao Le clothes!
Wuwuwu, Xiao Le swore she’d work for her boss for life!
So young, yet already corrupted by wealth, Xiao Le had tasted the joy of being carried by a powerful figure.
That’s why, if anyone dared speak ill of Shen Wanwan, she’d tear into them.
To her, there was no one better in the world than her boss!
While waiting for Qi Luozhou to arrive, 001 was feeling a bit nervous too.
{Is the male lead really coming?}
This whole thing…
Why did it feel so unreal?
Shen Wanwan took another sip of tea, and when she tilted her cup outward, Xiao Le quickly came over and refilled it for her.
Shen Wanwan spoke slowly and calmly: “He’s the one who needs me now.”
Half an hour later, Qi Luozhou arrived.
Along with him were his lawyer and his agent, Zhang Hao.
Just like Shao Yuye’s agent, Zhang Hao got out of the car and scanned the surroundings cautiously. Only when he confirmed there were no cameras near Shen Wanwan’s company did he relax a little.
Until now, Xiao Le had only ever seen God Zhou on TV.
Tall and well-built, with refined, handsome features—this outstanding man had walked right out of the screen and was now just a few meters away from her!
Even from afar, just looking at him made her face flush bright red.
And when he got closer, she felt like she could barely breathe.
Yet God Zhou had impeccable manners. When their eyes met, he even gave her a polite, slight smile.
Aaaaaaahhh!!
Blushing furiously, she led Qi Luozhou inside, just about to excuse herself, when Shen Wanwan suddenly gestured toward her.
“Mr. Qi, my assistant is a fan of yours. If you have a moment, would you sign something for her?”
Qi Luozhou paused, then looked at Xiao Le and smiled warmly.
“Where would you like me to sign?”
His gentle and respectful demeanor was like a spring breeze. Xiao Le’s heart was pounding, and she was screaming internally.
—MY! BOSS! IS! MY! GODDESS!
—I! WILL! WORK! FOR! HER! FOREVER!
Once Qi Luozhou finished signing, Xiao Le floated away, euphoric and surrounded by happiness.
In the meeting room, only Shen Wanwan, Qi Luozhou, and the lawyer remained.
Qi Luozhou handed her a draft of the prenuptial agreement. “Miss Shen, please take a look. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to add.”
Shen Wanwan flipped through it from beginning to end.
Engagement first, one-year trial period.
If they got along, they’d proceed to marriage—after that, they’d stay out of each other’s business.
During the contract period, any necessary physical contact would require mutual cooperation.
If, after five years, either party feels it’s not suitable, the agreement can be terminated at any time.
This clause was better than Shen Wanwan had expected.
Especially at this critical juncture where she was just ending her engagement with Su Tingxuan, it felt almost like a timely pillow offered to a dozing person, surprisingly considerate.
However, there was indeed one point she needed to add.
She closed the folder and looked Qi Luozhou directly in the eyes.
“I require absolute loyalty from both sides in this marriage.”
It seemed he hadn’t anticipated such a simple request. Qi Luozhou’s lips curved slightly, and he agreed without the slightest hesitation.
“Of course.”
A crisp and straightforward reply.
Shen Wanwan nodded in satisfaction. “Then I have no objections.”
Qi Luozhou said, “Alright.”
After the lawyer added this clause, the documents were laid out in triplicate in front of them. As soon as both parties signed, the agreement would officially take effect.
Qi Luozhou said in a calm voice, “I have work this week. Next Saturday, I’ll need you to come home with me. I’ll formally introduce you to my family.”
Shen Wanwan nodded. “Alright, I’ll prepare some gifts.”
Qi Luozhou raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by how thoughtful her response was. His peach blossom eyes curved into a graceful arc.
“I didn’t expect Miss Shen to be so considerate.”
Shen Wanwan inclined her head slightly. “I hope your family’s reaction won’t disappoint me.”
The smile at the corner of Qi Luozhou’s lips deepened.
“You can rest assured, Miss Shen. My family is kind and avoids conflict.”
“That’s good to hear.”
Shen Wanwan pushed the signed contract over to him and took the initiative to extend her hand.
“Mr. Qi, I look forward to working with you.”
It was clear she was in a good mood. The lilt in her voice carried a trace of cheerful playfulness.
Qi Luozhou chuckled softly and gently held her fair, tender hand.
Their palms touched lightly, briefly.
A fleeting contact.
“Pleasure working with you.”