CHAPTER 653: CHAPTER 653: I HOPE YOU WON’T FORGET THESE WORDS

After Niu Kuipeng finished the call, it wasn’t long before Wen Wan walked into the private room.

Five years later, Chen Bin met her again.

Wen Wan showed almost no signs of aging and still looked just as beautiful.

Chen Bin stared at her, speaking in a cold tone.

"Ms. Wen Wan is still like before, doesn’t know how to greet people?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Kuipeng quickly gave Wen Wan a look.

"Why are you still standing there? Hurry and greet Mr. Chen!"

Wen Wan immediately bowed to Chen Bin, her whole demeanor tense.

"Hello, Mr. Chen."

Chen Bin did not acknowledge and instead turned his head to look at Niu Kuipeng.

"Niu, could you step out for a moment? I’d like to talk to her alone."

"Alright, you two chat, I’ll leave now."

Before leaving, Niu Kuipeng gave Wen Wan another look, signaling her to speak properly with Chen Bin.

Once the door to the private room was closed, Chen Bin finally spoke slowly.

"I heard you were deceived by your cousin and are now penniless, wanting to make a comeback but there’s no company willing to sign you, is that true?"

With a slight frown, Wen Wan didn’t want her painful experiences to be exposed.

But she eventually nodded her head, "Yes."

"Back when Lu Jiali was your agent, she ruined your reputation in the industry. It’s understandable you’re not welcome now. I’m curious, though, why didn’t you stop Lu Jiali from her wrongdoing?"

"She helped me out. When I just debuted, I signed with a fraudulent company and owed a lot of money. Lu Jiali paid that debt for me at the time. She was so good to me that I followed everything she said."

Upon learning the true reason, Chen Bin finally exhaled deeply.

Since she had no issues in terms of character, it was easier to deal with.

"How much does your mother’s treatment cost approximately?"

"The surgery and subsequent treatment would require at least five million."

As she uttered this, Wen Wan’s face was full of bitterness.

Five million used to be nothing in her eyes, yet now it seemed like an astronomical figure.

"I can lend you ten million, but there are conditions."

"What conditions? As long as it’s something I can do, I will definitely agree to it."

Wen Wan was at her wit’s end by now.

If she couldn’t gather enough money for the medical costs, her mother would truly be doomed.

Chen Bin said seriously, "I want you—whether it’s work or life, you must listen to me unconditionally; do what I ask, and have no right to refuse."

Without any hesitation, Wen Wan nodded directly.

"Okay, I’ll do anything you say!"

Such a straightforward answer surprised Chen Bin a bit, "You don’t need to rush to agree; you can go back and think it over."

"I’ve already thought it over, as long as you’re willing to help me, I’ll do anything."

Seeing her agree so easily, Chen Bin then asked her to sit down.

Next, he called Fei Liang, the general manager of Foodie Media.

In less than half an hour, a knock on the door was heard.

Chen Bin said calmly, "Come in!"

After walking into the private room, Fei Liang immediately handed the check and the contract to Chen Bin.

"Mr. Chen, here are the items you requested."

Chen Bin first let Fei Liang sit down, then picked up the contract to look through.

Seeing that the terms inside met his requirements, he then closed the contract.

Picking up the check and handing it to Wen Wan, Chen Bin said, "This is ten million, write me an IOU and the money is yours."

Seeing there was hope for her mother, Wen Wan was overwhelmed with emotion.

Without hesitation, she took a pen and paper from Fei Liang, and bent over the table to begin writing the IOU.

Not long after, she looked up and asked, "Mr. Chen, when do you want me to repay?"

After a brief thought, Chen Bin replied.

"Two years."

Two years? Can I earn ten million?

Although unsure, Wen Wan couldn’t afford to worry about it.

After all, this money could save her mother’s life, and if she couldn’t repay it, she’d deal with it then.

Having nothing left, there was nothing to lose anymore two years later.

Finding no issues with the IOU, Chen Bin then handed the contract to Wen Wan.

"This is the Foodie Media contract; if you can accept it, sign it."

Wen Wan looked through it, and found the contract’s tenure was actually fifteen years!

The conditions were extremely harsh, with many rules, a completely exploitative contract.

But now she had to sign it, as earning ten million in two years was truly absurd.

After Wen Wan signed it, Chen Bin returned the contract to Fei Liang.

Once confirmed correct, Fei Liang nodded to Chen Bin.

He looked at Wen Wan, expressionless, and said.

"Quickly take the money to your mother’s treatment; if there’s any issue with funds, you can contact me anytime."

Receiving the check with both hands, Wen Wan’s tears of gratitude flowed instantly.

"Mr. Chen, thank you so much, you’re my lifesaver!"

"Just don’t forget this sentence in the future. Alright, go back quickly!"

Wen Wan bowed to Chen Bin again and then left.

Fei Liang looked at Chen Bin, curiously asking, "What are you planning to do?"

In his view, Wen Wan had almost no value left.

Chen Bin being willing to lend such a huge sum was truly risky.

If it wasn’t for consulting Ma Juan before preparing the contract, Fei Liang would never have come.

Seeing him lost for answers, Chen Bin replied calmly.

"I will first announce Wen Wan’s return to the music industry on the front page of Wanyu Weekly. Then, have her appear on interview programs telling her tragic life story over the past few years. Finally, participate in a music talent show to return to the music scene."

Upon hearing this, Fei Liang repeatedly praised the plan.

"Mr. Chen, no wonder Mr. Ma thinks so highly of you, you’re truly remarkable."

Chen Bin laughed heartily, waving his hand.

"Just a small matter."

After returning to Tianhai, Chen Bin received a call from Cheng Liusha.

He said he was in Tianhai on a business trip today and recently had some new suggestions about the Cailian Interview program, and wanted to meet with Chen Bin.

Chen Bin knew exactly what he meant and agreed, setting to meet at the Tianhai Hotel.

Taking Lu Cailian into the private room to sit down, Chen Bin, remembering Cheng Liusha and Geng Like also knowing Li Lu, decided to probe Cheng Liusha.

"Governor Cheng, you almost didn’t meet me."

This statement surprised Cheng Liusha.

"What happened?"

"I went to Hengpu Film and Television Base a few days ago to attend Majestic Song’s wrap-up event..."

As Chen Bin spoke, he secretly observed Cheng Liusha’s expression.

When mentioning Geng Like’s harness suddenly breaking, Cheng Liusha turned visibly tense.

This allowed Chen Bin to basically confirm that Geng Like indeed knew Cheng Liusha.

And their relationship was not shallow.

"At that time, my mind went blank, and I ran to save Geng Like; eventually, she was fine, but I ended up in the hospital."

As soon as Chen Bin finished speaking, Lu Cailian worriedly asked.

"Are you alright?"

"I was unconscious for over ten hours. But fortunately, it’s nothing serious."

Cheng Liusha let out a long breath, looking at Chen Bin with relief.

"This means you can be considered that girl’s lifesaver."

"Ah, nothing much really, I was just worried I wouldn’t be able to meet Governor Cheng again. I feel that following you is the best way to improve."

No flattery goes unappreciated, and Cheng Liusha found Chen Bin’s words very comforting.

"Being able to think of saving someone immediately is a rare spirit. Come, I’ll toast you!"

Chen Bin quickly picked up his wine glass, laughing.

"Governor Cheng, let me toast you instead. My fearless spirit is all thanks to learning from you."

After drinking, Cheng Liusha turned to Lu Cailian, and they began chatting again.

As usual, Chen Bin once again became part of the audience.

Until Lu Cailian went to the restroom midway, then he smiled at Cheng Liusha.

"Governor Cheng, congratulations! I heard it’s not long before you’ll be coming to Yanxi Province to replace the Provincial Committee Secretary..."