Qin Chuan carefully observed the girl standing before him. She was tall, approaching 1.7 meters, with a small face and large eyes that held a hint of timidity and nervousness.
For many men accustomed to seeing beauties, such a girl could only be described as pretty, especially in the entertainment industry, where beauties were as common as clouds. She was quite ordinary.
It was hard to imagine that in just a few years, this same girl would transform into a queen who overshadowed many female stars, earning widespread fame both domestically and internationally.
She would rank fourth on Forbes' list of highest-paid female celebrities, with an annual income of 130 million.
Furthermore, Time magazine would feature Fan Bingbing on its Asian cover, promoting her extensively.
Such achievements were countless, making her incredibly glamorous, a goddess in the hearts of countless men.
Unfortunately, her burgeoning acting career would eventually be cut short due to a certain incident, a regrettable turn of events.
Recalling Fan Bingbing's various deeds from his previous life, Qin Chuan felt a profound sense of emotion.
"Boss Qin! Boss Qin!"
Just then, a flustered, soft voice reached his ears.
"Ah, what is it?"
Qin Chuan snapped back to attention. He realized that Fan Bingbing's face had turned red at some point, and her large, clear eyes showed a deer-like apprehension and shyness.
"Boss... Boss Qin, could you let go of my hand?"
Fan Bingbing said softly.
Qin Chuan quickly looked down and realized he had been holding her small hand.
"Ah, I'm sorry! I was lost in thought just now. It's because Miss Binbin, your appearance is very much like a distant cousin of mine."
Qin Chuan apologized. "It was precisely because your appearance, Miss Binbin, is so similar to my cousin that I had you brought here."
Fan Bingbing's face turned pink. She lowered her head, saying nothing.
Qin Chuan secretly sighed, observing that the queen who would later captivate everyone was truly so young and innocent, both in appearance and disposition.
If he started to interact with her now, then after a few years, when this queen had fully blossomed, it would surely be a great source of accomplishment for any man.
"Holy cow, Qin Chuan, I knew you wouldn't just have Miss Binbin over for no reason. So she looks like your cousin?"
A teasing voice came from the side. Qin Chuan turned his head and saw Ye Huai'an and Zhong Dongyao staring at him with smiles.
"What else would you think?"
Qin Chuan spread his hands innocently.
Everyone had their own thoughts.
If you believed him, everything was easily explained. If you didn't, it was hard to understand.
If Qin Chuan were a lecherous person, then Zhao Weiwei or Lin Xinru, who were present, were much prettier than Fan Bingbing.
Zhao Weiwei and Lin Xinru, both twenty-two this year, were already mature and at their prime, far more appealing than the young Fan Bingbing.
Yet Qin Chuan had not approached Zhao Weiwei or Lin Xinru, but had instead chosen the most 'ordinary' Fan Bingbing, a third-rate actress playing a maid.
It was truly difficult to comprehend.
Did he have peculiar tastes?
"Oh my!"
"This is truly a stroke of great fate!"
At this moment, Shen Anna's agent, standing nearby, approached Qin Chuan, her face full of excitement, clapping her hands vigorously.
"I was also wondering why Boss Qin would have Binbin come over, but it turns out Binbin looks like Boss Qin's distant cousin."
Qin Chuan smiled and nodded. "Yes, Miss Binbin and my distant cousin look very much alike, so I couldn't help but want to see her."
"Then, Boss Qin, may I be so bold as to ask where your cousin is now?"
Shen Anna asked.
Qin Chuan's expression instantly turned sad, and his eyes reddened.
"My cousin was a very pitiable person. She was frail and sickly from a young age and passed away several years ago."
As soon as he said this, the originally cheerful atmosphere froze. Even Ye Huai'an and Zhong Dongyao, who had been listening with gossip in mind, looked stunned. No one expected such an answer.
Then, everyone quickly apologized, even secretly condemning their own lewd thoughts, thinking they were too dark.
If they had known that all of this was just an act, and that the so-called cousin was entirely fabricated, born out of thin air, who knew what the outcome would be? They would probably beat the scoundrel to death!
Qin Chuan took a deep breath, regaining his composure, and said with a calm smile, "It's been several years, no need to bring it up!"
"Come, we've all been standing for a while. You must be tired. Let's sit down and chat."
After speaking, Qin Chuan was the first to return to his seat.
The others also followed suit and sat down.
A few minutes later, the lively conference room got down to business, and they began discussing product endorsements.
Due to the seating arrangement, the three actresses were seated directly opposite everyone.
Looking at the three beautiful celebrity faces before him, everyone felt a sense of joy.
Qin Chuan could even sense that Zhao Weiwei, Lin Xinru, and Fan Bingbing were frequently looking at him, as he was the sponsor this time.
Money indeed allowed one to enjoy the benefits that many longed for. Being rich was truly good.
"I think both Miss Weiwei and Miss Xinru have excellent looks and temperament, making them very suitable to endorse our products."
Qin Chuan spoke.
This simple statement made many on the opposite side tense up, especially Zhao Weiwei and Lin Xinru, as they knew the advertisement would be aired on CCTV.
Being on CCTV was also a great opportunity for them, not just in terms of earning money, but also as a form of recognition and honor.
"Then... may I know which one Boss Qin fancies?"
Shen Anna asked.
The atmosphere in the entire reception room fell silent, and everyone waited for Qin Chuan's final choice.
Feeling all eyes on him, Qin Chuan put on a troubled expression.
"Miss Shen, you've put me in a very difficult position by asking me this!"
Qin Chuan's expression was one of inner turmoil, as if he truly found it hard to make a decision.
"Both Miss Weiwei and Miss Xinru are so wonderful, and their acting is top-notch. Leaving either one out feels like committing an unforgivable sin."
Shen Anna smiled sweetly. "It's alright, Boss Qin can take his time choosing."
"At the same time, I can assure you that neither Weiwei nor Xinru are petty people. They will absolutely not have any negative feelings if you choose one over the other."
"This is the basic quality of a professional actor!"
After Shen Anna finished speaking, Zhao Weiwei and Lin Xinru also chimed in, assuring that the situation Qin Chuan was worried about would not occur and that their sisterly bond was very strong.