A mouthful of dog food fed everyone, why bother with dinner. The elders present couldn’t think of any more ways to probe for the moment, even if there were other methods, Mr. Jing was still sitting at the head of the dining table, his keen eyes constantly glancing at them. Clearly, anyone who dares to bring up any topic to embarrass his grandson’s wife will truly face the old man’s wrath. Yet, a somewhat younger woman at the next table asked, "Miss Shi Su looks very familiar, isn’t she in the entertainment circle?" This mention of the entertainment circle instantly pricked up the ears of everyone present in the main hall. In high society, the biggest taboo is marrying a woman from the entertainment industry. Those dazzling celebrities in front of fans have disturbingly chaotic private lives, flirting in front of the camera, with excessive extravagance, all seen as lacking propriety. Hearing this, they don’t believe Mr. Jing would still be satisfied with Shi Su. To everyone’s surprise, Mr. Jing, with shining eyes, looked at Shi Su and said, "Shi Su’s looks are just like those movie stars I saw when I was young. Back in those days, during the black-and-white film era, every actor in the country’s entertainment industry was skilled. Any actor from the studio can be considered a hall-of-fame artist, a cultural treasure. If Shi Su really is in the industry, she genuinely possesses the charm of those genuine stars of the past." Shi Su was about to put down her bowl and chopsticks to smooth things over for herself, but the old man’s words instantly elevated her, making her feel embarrassed, genuinely embarrassed: "Mr. Jing, you’re too kind. Nowadays, there are countless industries, and the entertainment industry is just a job. This job requires actors to decide how they view it. In this diverse circle, you see what kind of scene through the pair of eyes you have." Mr. Jing nodded in agreement: "A good cultural sphere has been disrupted by those dealing with entertainment traffic companies. The chaos in the market has led to countless troublemakers spoiling the pot of porridge. Yet, there’s still a clean part in this porridge existing. We, the businessmen, all have sharp senses, the most overlooked parts we can’t afford to ignore." Suddenly, Mr. Jing turned to Jing Luozhou, who was stuffing peanuts into his mouth, "Don’t you think so?" "Phew, cough..." Jing Luozhou choked and raised his eyes in shock, wondering why he was being asked out of the blue. In the next moment, he suddenly remembered he was managing Jiang Jing Ru Hua now, and the company had indeed partnered with many film industries recently. After coughing twice, he took a sip of water, cleared his throat, and said, "Ah, yes, the country has always advocated purifying all cultural output circles, including entertainment culture. Someone like my sister-in-law, who relies on acting skills, will absolutely thrive in the circle, with a bright future! She will certainly become a national treasure artist one day!" After speaking, Jing Luozhou, without feeling overly awkward, led the applause for Shi Su’s bright future. The surrounding guests: "......" Mr. Jing nodded very satisfied. There were a few seconds of silence in the main hall. Shi Su forced herself to conceal her embarrassment, looking toward Jing Jihan, only to find that he seemed accustomed to the duo liushst of the old man and Jing Luozhou, showing no surprise, even quite enjoying the show. It seemed as if, as long as he didn’t feel embarrassed, no one else dared to feel embarrassed. Thus, Shi Su wasn’t embarrassed anymore, she just took her cup and took a small sip of water to calm herself. A future national treasure artist, she had never dared to imagine it, it scared her! The young woman who asked if Shi Su was in the circle earlier, originally with her back to Shi Su’s direction at another table, suddenly turned to look at Shi Su and said with a smile: "Mr. Jing has a discerning eye. We younger ones are simply inexperienced. We believe in popular opinions but haven’t seen the promising prospects for Miss Shi Su." Mr. Jing replied directly, "It’s true not everyone can see the brilliance of an unpolished gem. Young people aren’t to blame." The young woman, who had been controlled and composed, suddenly changed expression, but her gaze remained on Shi Su. She then said, "However, speaking of connections, our company has good relationships with the major film industry CEOs domestically, both in public summits and occasional private gatherings, we’re often in touch. Miss Shi Su, having just entered the circle with not much fame, if you need, I can help introduce a few film industry CEOs to arrange for you more roles, shoot more works, so you can quickly gain fame and strive towards becoming a future artist." Shi Su realized the difference between the Jing family and his own seemed to lie here. Even the daughters of any group appearing at Mr. Jing’s birthday banquet have those common sayings, trying to flaunt, pretending to help. Shi Su wasn’t easy to deal with either. Though she usually stayed silent and avoided trouble at the set, that was a way of surviving within the circle. But right now, holding the identity of Jing Jihan’s girlfriend, being looked down upon seemed certainly inappropriate. But considering the lady was also a guest at Mr. Jing’s birthday banquet, Shi Su managed her demeanor, smiled gently: "Thank you, if I wanted to climb the ladder through relationships, I would’ve scored a grand slam of awards as a queen and empress long ago. With Jihan around, why would I need any unfamiliar people to back me up?" Jing Jihan heard her call him Jihan and turned his gaze, with his refined eyes landing on her side profile, spoke lightly: "Indeed, the path Shi Su has chosen clearly isn’t a shortcut, nor is everyone willing to take shortcuts." The young woman at the next table heard Jing Jihan, usually sparing in words, speaking up for Shi Su for the umpteenth time tonight, her expression turned unfriendly. Shi Su caught Jing Jihan’s gaze as she turned her eyes back accidentally. If she hadn’t earlier witnessed Jing Jihan’s explosive acting skills, she would almost have been all flustered. This eye play was too good, as if none of the people present entered his eyes. In the vast main hall, his sight only centered on her, indeed only looking at her. Suddenly, Jing Luozhou threw out a distant remark: "Miss Xiao, back in the day, chased behind my elder brother for quite a few years. She was rejected in a commercial marriage alliance, even her private confession was turned down. A fine daughter of a prestigious family cried miserably outside the Yu Jing Group building, heartbreaking for anyone witnessing." He paused and suddenly spoke with a chuckle: "Anything my brother can solve for my sister-in-law in minutes, how could we trouble Miss Xiao?"
