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Chapter 4: The First Fortune
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I checked the calendar, and right now, there was just under six months to go before the short video trend would sweep the internet.Six months later, the short video app would quickly capture the audience's attention with its simple interface, user-friendly operation, and abundant content, creating numerous internet celebrities. Having an internet-famous boyfriend was something that countless young girls dreamt of.Should I note that despite Beatrice's questionable taste in men, she had a sharp knack for the internet? She cleverly took advantage of this opportunity by using Shawn and their love story to make money swiftly. She posted their delightful daily moments on different social media and short video platforms, garnering numerous likes and comments.Beatrice often said, "Shawn is handsome and talented; he's bound to be famous. I have complete confidence in him. He's the person who loves me most in the world, and I'm willing to give up everything for him."Their love story was
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A few days later, I found Shawn at the entrance of Beatrice's school.Shawn looked the same as before, with his messy shoulder-length hair falling over his head. He wore a deliberately worn-out leather jacket and leaned against his motorcycle, smoking a cigarette, creating an intentionally carefree and rugged image.Seeing me, Shawn furrowed his brows and asked, "You are... Beatrice's sister, right? What do you want from me?"First of all, I know nothing about and did not interfere with your relationship with Beatrice, so don’t create trouble for me.”I smiled and replied, "Rest assured, I'm not here for anything personal, and besides, we don't have any personal matters to discuss."I've come to you for business. Let me ask you, do you want to become famous, like a big internet celebrity?"Shawn seemed to hear a joke, "Lily, are you telling me a joke?"I said seriously, "Our company is about to launch a talent search program. We need to find outstanding amateur artists to partici
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A few days later, I went to look for Shawn again. "The folk singer gave up this opportunity, and your audition results were impressive. I've recommended you to the company. Do you think you can handle it?" Shawn appeared as if he had received an unexpected stroke of luck. After a brief pause, he nodded enthusiastically and said, "I'm up for it, Miss Lily. Thanks a lot."Unconsciously, he started addressing me as Miss Lily. I presented him with a contract. "Well then, congratulations on joining West Light Media." Shawn still had a trace of rationality left. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Miss Lily, can I take this long contract back to review before signing?" I gave him a professional yet distant smile. "Shawn, do you not trust our company or the Carter Group? If that's the case, there's no need for us to cooperate." Shawn saw that I was about to leave and quickly grabbed onto the contract. "No, no, no. I have complete trust in the company. I'll sign it right now." W
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Although there was guidance from the videographer, Shawn still took the entire afternoon to finish the shoot.When we wrapped up, he visibly breathed a sigh of relief.I also let out a sigh of relief, knowing that the most important part of my plan had gone smoothly up to that point.The ghost painter beside us knew what Shawn was going to paint as soon as Shawn made the first brushstroke. He had already finished the painting before Shawn completed the video shoot.I paid the ghost painter his fee, and he left first. However, it was essential for Shawn to complete his painting and capture the moment when he added the final stroke to the already-finished artwork.Once the videographer recorded the finished artwork, we wrapped up, awaiting the video editing.During the shoot, Shawn attempted to strike up a conversation with Kelly several times.However, Kelly couldn't stand his ugly paintings and left early."Lily, what does Miss Carter think about my artwork?" Shawn appeared eage
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However, the events that happened during this time did have an impact on me. Someone exposed me on the school's confession wall, and even the photos of my parents causing a scene at Beatrice's school, with me coldly watching on the side."She’s so heartless.""Her parents are almost driven crazy by her sister, yet she can still watch their conflict with such indifference.""Yeah, being in the same family with her must be pitiful."The confession wall was filled with criticism and gossip about me, but I paid no attention. However, my roommate couldn't stand seeing me being treated unfairly and engaged in verbal battles with others.“You mentioned that she's observing their conflict coldly, but have you thought about the fact that she worked throughout the summer to pay for her tuition and is currently balancing three jobs to support herself? What did her parent do to help her in this situation?"Would you have called Lily heartless if you had parents like her who forced you to giv
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