140: Sign another actor who has grossed over 10 billion yuan!

Hearing Shen Teng pour cold water on her idea, Ma Li didn't mind: "Can't I even dream about it? What good is a salted fish without ideals?"

"But I'm not a salted fish?"

"Isn't it all the same? Who cares if it's a salted fish or not."

The two of them bickered like this.

The next day, they asked for leave, bought plane tickets, and flew straight to Beijing.

They boarded the plane, and after it took off,

Ma Li looked at the scenery outside the window, feeling as if it were all unreal.

"Old Shen, I feel like all of this is like a dream, a bit unreal. Tell me, are we dreaming?" she said with considerable emotion.

Hearing this, Shen Teng, for once, didn't contradict her but nodded in agreement: "I also feel it's unreal. Maybe we really are dreaming. I was so excited last night I couldn't sleep well, but I'm incredibly energetic right now. What's up with that?"

"Did you drink Red Bull?" Ma Li asked.

"Had a bit. Couldn't sleep last night!" Shen Teng nodded.

Soon, a few hours later, the plane landed at Yanjing Airport.

Only when they stepped onto the ground of Yanjing Airport did they snap out of that unreal feeling and return to reality.

"Old Shen, we've really arrived in Beijing." Ma Li murmured, looking at the bustling traffic on the roads outside the airport.

"Yeah, let's go. Let's take a taxi to Chenxing Film and Television." Shen Teng was also excited, but he didn't show it.

His hands trembling slightly, he walked over to a taxi.

"Where are you headed?" the taxi Driver rolled down the window and called out to the two.

Only then did Ma Li snap out of her daze.

"Driver, to Chenxing Film and Television."

"Chenxing Film and Television! I know where that is. Are you employees of Chenxing Film and Television?" Hearing the name, the Driver immediately became talkative.

"No, we have business at Chenxing Film and Television." Shen Teng shook his head.

"Oh, I see. Alright then." Hearing this, the Driver said nothing more.

Subsequently, the taxi took them to Chenxing Film and Television.

Walking into Chenxing Film and Television, the two still couldn't quite believe they had actually made it here.

Right at that moment, Zhang Li came out and saw them.

"Hello, are you Shen Teng and Ma Li?" Zhang Li inquired.

"Yes, that's us." The two nodded repeatedly, feeling somewhat reserved and not daring to speak too loudly.

"Alright, follow me this way." Zhang Li led the two to the reception room.

"Please wait here for a moment. I'll go inform the boss." Zhang Li said, looking at the two sitting very nervously on the sofa.

"Okay, we can wait." Shen Teng nodded.

Then, Zhang Li left the reception room.

She called Chen Le, "Boss, the Shen Teng and Ma Li you were looking for have arrived at the company. Can you come over now to see them?"

Hearing that the two had arrived, Chen Le immediately said with a laugh, "Alright, I'll be right there. Go and receive them first."

"Okay!" Zhang Li nodded.

Upon learning of their arrival, Chen Le immediately took a taxi to the company.

Just as he arrived at the company, he ran into Zhang Li.

"Boss, they're in the reception room right now. Should I have them go to your office to talk?" Zhang Li asked.

"No need, I'll go directly." Chen Le waved his hand and then walked straight to the reception room.

Arriving at the reception room, as soon as he opened the door, he saw Shen Teng and Ma Li sitting on the sofa.

Seeing them, he confirmed that these were indeed the two he was looking for.

At this moment, the two, who had been nervously waiting for Chen Le's arrival, immediately turned their heads upon hearing the door open and saw Chen Le.

They recognized Chen Le; after all, his photos were easily found online nowadays.

"D-Director Chen!" Shen Teng and Ma Li immediately stood up, looking at Chen Le with excitement and respect in their eyes.

Especially Ma Li; she felt extremely nervous, her hands not knowing where to put themselves.

"Shen Teng, Ma Li, hello! I'm Chen Le." Chen Le walked up to them and extended his hand to Shen Teng.

Seeing this, Shen Teng raised both hands, bowed slightly, and shook Chen Le's hand.

This surprised Chen Le a little, but then he remembered that this Shen Teng was not the Shen Teng from his past life, so such reserve was normal.

Beside them, Ma Li was just as excited as Shen Teng upon seeing Chen Le.

After shaking their hands, Chen Le leaned back on the sofa opposite them, crossing his legs.

Shen Teng and Ma Li, however, sat up straight, very reserved.

Looking at the two sitting opposite him, Chen Le smiled and spoke: "Shen Teng, Ma Li, you should know why I called you here. I'll just say one thing: do you want to act in films?"

Hearing this, Shen Teng and Ma Li immediately nodded.

Of course they wanted to act in films; that went without saying.

Acting in films was far better than performing stage plays every day—not only did it pay more, it was also somewhat easier.

Seeing them nod, Chen Le was very satisfied. He continued asking, "Then, are you signed with any company?"

"No, neither of us is signed with any company." Shen Teng shook his head. He knew their opportunity had come.

Why would Chen Le ask if they were signed? He must be considering signing them into Morning Star.

Joining Morning Star—wasn't that their chance?

Sure enough, the next moment, Chen Le spoke up, "Then, would you like to join my company?"

Hearing these words, Ma Li became instantly excited.

Beside her, although he had anticipated it, when Shen Teng actually heard these words, his heart started pounding.

"We do!" Shen Teng immediately spoke up.

Ma Li beside him also nodded repeatedly.

"Good. Since that's the case, let me tell you why I sought you out." Seeing them agree, Chen Le smiled and nodded.

"I brought you here to act in a new film. The time is after the New Year, so you have time to prepare. Now, I'll have Zhang Li bring the contracts for you to sign." After saying this, Chen Le walked out of the reception room.

Immediately after, Zhang Li walked in, holding the contracts that had been prepared long ago.

Only when Zhang Li placed the contracts in front of them did they realize this seemed to be truly happening.

Each holding a pen, without even looking at the contract, they directly signed their names.

Seeing their somewhat dazed and foolish expressions, Zhang Li wasn't sure whether she should remind them.

After leaving Chenxing Film and Television,

The two looked at the contracts in their hands, with the words 'Chenxing Film and Television' written in large print, making them extremely excited.

They hadn't expected to actually become employees of Chenxing Film and Television, and their minds hadn't yet recovered from the excitement.

"Old Shen, we've really become employees of Chenxing Film and Television!" Ma Li held the contract, looking at Shen Teng with a sense of disbelief.

"It's real!" Shen Teng nodded.

"We can finally act in films like those movie stars!" Ma Li thought of what she had said to Shen Teng yesterday, feeling as if she were dreaming.