My Wife Is a Superstar
Chapter 453

Interest peaked, Gao Jiaming fixed an inquisitive look on Nan Chen. “So all those rumors online aretrue?”

Nan Chen did not ask what those rumors were. Instead, he said, “Get to the point.”

"Okay, okay. As you have guessed, I'm here to sign Ding Mi on for a product endorsement. I've evenbrought a contract with me. Here, have a look.”

The moment the new series became a hit, Gao Jiaming was already drafting up a contract. Thatshowed what an efficient and brilliant businessman he was. He was sharp enough to sniff out thisopportunity before the other companies. That was how his company managed to become the bestin the province.

Glancing through the contract, Nan Chen noted that it was an advertisement for an internationalwomen's underwear brand.

Naturally, Nan Chen had seen such advertisements before. He recalled them having femalecelebrities clad only in their underwear, striking various seductive poses as they showed off theirassets.

His brain supplied him with images of Ning Ran doing the same as she posed before a camera.Anger roared through him at the thought.

He threw the contract at Gao Jiaming, snapping, “Get out!”

Gao Jiaming was stunned. “Why are you getting angry at me? I'm letting your company earn aprofit, ain't 1? Why are you asking me to leave?”

“Leave! Get out right now!” Nan Chen roared.

“Sir Chen, what is the meaning of this? Star Entertainment said I had to get your permission so Ibrought the contract here for you! Now you're asking me to get out? How about you tell me whichpart of the contract you're dissatisfied with?”

Being quite familiar with Nan Chen, Gao Jiaming knew that going against the other man waspointless when he was in a temper. All he could do was try to appease him.

He truly did not want to let the opportunity of working with Ning Ran slide. Being able to sign acontract with an up-and-coming celebrity was an incredibly profitable business. Some newercelebrities might only require one million in endorsement fees today. However, one month laterwhen they became even more famous, their fees might increase to three million, ten million or evenmore!

Gao Jiaming got the feeling that Ning Ran was the type of actress that would rise to fame in notime. After all, she was incredibly talented. That was why he wanted to snatch her now, while shewas not as well-known.

If he were not quick enough to get her before she signed a contract with other underwear brands,she would be unable to sign with him anymore due to the exclusive nature of advertisements.

This was the reason why he withheld his anger at Nan Chen yelling.

The sudden explosion of rage shocked Nan Chen as well. Now that he had gotten it out of hissystem, he realized he might have gone a little overboard.

Why did I lose my cool whenever that woman is mentioned?

“I don't agree to the terms of this contract. Hence, I won't sign it,” he uttered.

Gao Jiaming explained, “Five million in endorsement fees for a new artist like her is already quitehigh. Besides, we can sign a three-year contract and pay her fifteen million at one go. That's not asmall amount, you know!”

"No."

“Then why don't you give me a number? How much do you want?"

“I won't give you a number. I'm not signing that,” Nan Chen refused coldly.

"Fine. I can talk to the company about increasing the fee to six million. How does that sound?” GaoJiaming offered.

“I'm not signing it.”

Gao Jiaming cried out in dismay, “Oh my god! Six million for a budding actress is practicallyunheard of! What else do you want? Sir Chen, you're a businessman too. You should know that thisis already the highest we can offer!”

"Please leave. I'm not signing that.”

“Are you scornful of the low price or is there something else that you're unhappy with? You can tellme. Don't just tell me you won't sign!”

By this point, Nan Chen was starting to get impatient. “She does not do underwear advertisements,understand?”

Taken aback, several seconds passed before Gao Jiaming roared with laughter.

Nan Chen's voice was icy as he growled, “What are you laughing at?”

Laughing in Nan Chen's face like this was an extremely rude action and Gao Jiaming knew it.Despite that, he could not help but ask, “Why doesn’t she? You know, not all female stars receiveoffers from underwear companies. Only those with a wonderful body and attractive facial featuresget such an offer.”

“Get lost now!” Nan Chen bellowed.

“Don't tell me you've really fallen in love with that actress? Damn, Sir Chen, so you have emotionslike us normal humans too? Why do I replace that hard to believe?”

“Leave here before I call the security!”

“No, no, wait! Don't be like that! I get it now. You don't want Ding Mi's body to be revealed to thepublic, right?”

"Out!"

"Wow, who would have thought you would be so serious about a woman? How very rare! Fine, nounderwear advertisements for her then. How about I give her another one? Or maybe you shouldtell me what type of advertisements she’s not allowed to do first. I don't want you to reject meagain!”

Nan Chen just ignored him. It was not that he did not want to answer that question. It was more likehe could not be bothered to waste the time and energy to think about it.

As long as he felt it was fine, he would accept the contract. If he did not like it then he would refuse.It was just that simple.

“Alright, I'm leaving. I'll check through my resources to see if I can replace a reasonable advertisementfor your lover. You shouldn't look down on advertising campaigns, you know. These advertisementshelp to ensure the publicity of celebrities to the public, which will benefit both the advertisedcompanies and the celebrities.”

Nan Chen snorted and said, “Stop your yammering and just go. Don't come back before you haveone that's acceptable.”

“I'm going to call the security now!" Nan Chen threatened.

"Okay, okay, I'm leaving! You're so heartless to turn me away when I'm offering you a chance tomake money! Honestly, I've never met someone like you!”

Gao Jiaming was just about to leave the office when Nan Chen suddenly stopped him.

"Are you in charge of Channing's jewelry advertisement too?"

“Yeah. What about it?”

“I heard they have canceled their contract with the original spokesperson and are looking for a newone.”

“I thought you said you never concern yourself with such matters. How did you know that then?”“That was purely by coincidence.”

"Well, you've heard right. The female idol group that was supposed to be their spokesperson wasinvolved in some nasty scandals. They had no choice but to replace another spokesperson. I've alreadycontacted the female superstar, Ye Meng, and she's agreed to endorse their products. She's aninternational celebrity while Channing's is a luxury goods brand. Her status and demeanor is perfectfor endorsing Channing's jewelry.”

Nan Chen waved his hand to cut off Gao Jiaming’s rambling. “Change it to Ding Mi.”

“Huh?”

“Do I have to repeat myself?”

“That's impossible! Channing is the newest favorite among luxury goods brands. There's no waythey'll accept a newbie to be their spokesperson!”

“Nothing's impossible. It's their honor to have Ding Mi advertise their products. You don't even haveto pay too much, just ten million each year.”

Gao Jiaming looked at Nan Chen like he was crazy.

Does he seriously expect such a high endorsement fee for a newbie advertising a super luxuriousbrand?

“I'm sorry. I might be in charge of their advertisements here in China but I do have to get theirapproval when choosing a spokesperson. From what I understand of their company policy, theydefinitely won't use a new celebrity as their spokesperson.”

As if he had not heard anything, Nan Chen continued, “Draw up the contract later and we can signtomorrow. Shooting can begin on the day after.”

“Sir Chen, are you even listening to me? I just said it's impossible!” Gao Jiaming answered in apanicked tone.

“I say it's fine so it'll be fine. Go on now. I'll want to look over the contract after you're done. If youdon't sign tomorrow, the fee will be doubled the day after. For every day after that, you'll have topay ten million more!” Nan Chen stated.