“Oh, I see,” the old master didn’t really understand acting or anything like that. He just felt, upon reading the script, that his child was going to suffer.
What little money was this earning? He saw there were even scenes involving horse stunts and fight choreography. If he got injured, wouldn't the loss outweigh the gain?
But no matter how displeased he was, this was the child’s own life. The old master didn’t show his feelings.
He had made a mistake once before, and he had learned his lesson.
“Well, about signing with a company, let your Eldest Brother arrange it. Sign with our own company. That way, you’ll be more comfortable whether you take on roles or take a break in the future,” the old master said, patting the contract and then his eldest grandson.
Cheng Che tilted his head helplessly and replied, “Grandfather, don’t worry. I remember Hua An has a developing entertainment sector, so there should be an entertainment company.”
He then opened his tablet again, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the screen. “Zhuguang Entertainment is a subsidiary of Hua An, and the current person in charge is Shi An.”
If Shi An was in charge, then this company would definitely not fare poorly in the entertainment industry.
After a moment of thought, the man spoke again, “You’ve already passed your eighteenth birthday, but Zhuguang Entertainment will be given to you as an adulthood gift.”
Cheng Che raised his hand and handed the tablet, displaying Zhuguang Entertainment’s company details page, to the young man. “Do you accept?”
Cheng Jin was suddenly astonished by these words.
Based on her understanding of the power struggles within prominent families, she had expected that Cheng Che, who also had inheritance rights, would use his authority to keep her under his thumb. When signing with a company was mentioned, she had already prepared herself for it.
But this matter of a gift for adulthood had caught her completely off guard.
“Yes, that’s fine. I’ll have Old Cheng go to the company to help you with the paperwork,” the old master’s eyes lit up, and he looked at his two excellent grandsons with a smile. “However, it’s just a small company. Giving it as an adulthood gift is a bit humble.”
Having spent so much time together, the old master had long since accepted Cheng Jin as his grandson. He had been observing her constantly before, not quite at ease, worried that this child might have been misguided by that woman, Ji Mei. But after hearing Aunt Lan’s words a few days ago, he had let down his guard.
“Grandfather is right. Then consider this entertainment company as the family’s support for your career.”
As for the adulthood gift, Cheng Che didn’t mention it again.
The two settled the matter within a few sentences. Cheng Jin didn’t hesitate for more than a few seconds before smiling and chiming in, “Thank you for your approval, Grandfather and Eldest Brother.”
The old master looked at the two, brotherly affection displayed between them, and was filled with satisfaction.
Although his youngest grandson now wanted to develop a career in the entertainment industry and wasn't focused on the company, he was still young. The future was long, and no one could be certain. Given his exceptional learning talent, whether he entered the company or not, or which path he took, the old master believed he would go far.
Of the four children in the Cheng family, none were subpar. Although the lineage was thinning, each one was an elite!
The grandfather and the two grandsons chatted in the front hall for a while about Cheng Jin’s future career plans until Cheng Che’s phone rang, and they concluded their conversation.
Cheng Che hung up the phone and looked at the young man, who had already walked far away and was out of sight. A glint flashed in his eyes.
Listening to Grandfather talk about this suddenly appearing younger brother was different from seeing and interacting with him firsthand.
Cheng Jin was indeed very outstanding; his academic reports from childhood were the most direct proof. But what surprised him even more was the noble demeanor the young man unconsciously exuded.
Hadn't he grown up with Ms. Ji in a small southern town? Even if Ms. Ji’s money from back then was still around, it wouldn’t be enough to raise a child to be like this.
As Cheng Che thought about it, his expression grew heavier.
“Investigate Cheng Jin. In detail, for the past eighteen years.”
Once the message was sent, Cheng Che raised his hand and rubbed his temples, then turned and left the front hall.
At the same time, Cheng Jin, who had just returned to his bedroom, was also investigating his elder brother, Cheng Che.
Unlike Cheng Che’s investigation of people, Cheng Jin plunged into learning skills with a frenzy once acquired.
Lines of green code characters scrolled rapidly on the computer screen. The young man’s fingers danced across the keyboard, the tapping sounds confined within the room.
“The DNA test is real. The old man naturally has some degree of blood-related recognition towards his newly acquired grandson.
Plus, the performance I’ve put on in front of him recently, and the fact that Ji Mei has severed ties with me.
The old man accepted me very quickly. I can even sense that the old man has a compensatory psychology towards me. Whether this compensation is for my deceased father or for himself, it’s hard to say.
Cheng Che is different; he’s young and more rational. Besides, although we are brothers, we are not born of the same parents but are cousins. Towards me, a clear competitor, he should feel some hostility. Tonight’s events, ‘This elder brother has quite good acting skills.’”
As soon as she spoke, she hit the last key, and the information she wanted to know appeared on the computer screen.
Cheng Che. The eldest son of the Cheng family’s first branch and the current CEO of Hua An Group. Excellent academic background, with a resume of honors from childhood to present. He graduated from the world’s number one ranked institution. After returning to the country, the old master gradually ceded power and handed over the group to him.
He is now only twenty-seven years old, considered young and promising. He is not yet married but has a fiancée, the eldest daughter of the An family. In addition to the very influential An family, his maternal grandfather and maternal uncles are both in politics.
“Damn!” Seeing this, Cheng Jin couldn’t help but swear.
With these qualifications, how could she compete???
“[Host, are you envious?]” the system’s ruthless voice sounded, causing a crack to appear on Cheng Jin’s face.
“You’re overthinking it.”
System: But it clearly detected the host’s emotional fluctuation, which should be envy… right?
“Sigh—” She slumped onto the soft chair, a little frustrated. “Forget it, forget it—”
After pretending to be a well-behaved grandson for so long, she at least gained the old master’s approval. As for Cheng Che, let him investigate as much as he wants.
Calming her mind, Cheng Jin went into the bathroom. After washing away the fatigue, she glanced at the time and realized it was time for her daily live stream.
Thinking of Han Tiaotiao, whom she had drawn in the game yesterday, Cheng Jin’s fingers itched. The game was truly addictive.
Win and you want to win again; lose and you still want to play.
But by the time she had her equipment ready and clicked on her live streaming account, she saw a flood of notifications.
The 99+ red dot was very eye-catching. Cheng Jin paused for a moment before clicking on the message page.
Her videos had gone viral. The comment sections of the three kill videos on her homepage were overflowing with comments. Moreover, many people were tagging her ID.
She followed the netizens’ tags to a gaming streamer named “Shehuini Leige,” who had posted a complaint video.