After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 957 - 510: Asking a Favor Through Connections

"Blocked is blocked, why are you so nervous?"

Zhang Jingwen said somewhat discontentedly.

"Don't you know who he is? He's dissatisfied with me and even blacklisted me. Once word gets out, it'll be hard for me to do business in the future. It might even affect Dad's business."

Zhang Ziliang didn't work in his dad's company but chose to start his own business, opening a hotpot restaurant, a bar, a high-end clothing store, and a gym equipment shop, and he also invested in a few other companies.

His businesses are all related to people's livelihoods, certainly a notch below someone like Tao Yaoyang who plays with finance and capital.

Through his efforts (and his dad's investments), Tao Yaoyang now has assets worth tens of millions.

"That's not possible, right?" Zhang Jingwen was a bit incredulous. "He has some background, but would he really take it out on you over something this small?"

Zhang Ziliang sighed and said, "You don't know people in our circle, they're the most ruthless and opportunistic. Once they find out I'm disliked by Tao Yaoyang, they'll slowly isolate and distance themselves from me, which would make it difficult for me to survive in this circle. If Tao Yaoyang targets me and our family in the future, my days will be even tougher."

"Is it really that serious?" Zhang Jingwen questioned, both puzzled and a little angry. "It's just asking him to put in a good word, right? He agreed, right? Then why complain about you? Didn't he manage to persuade Chen Feng?"

"I'm also quite puzzled. Anyway, he's very angry, saying I'm playing tricks on him, and told me not to look for him again."

After saying this, Zhang Ziliang paused, and then questioned with a hint of realization, "Tell me the truth, did Chen Feng really harass you?"

Zhang Jingwen's heart skipped a beat. She didn't think about this at first, but now that her brother mentioned it, she started to realize something.

Her brother found a connection to get Tao Yaoyang to intercede, claiming Chen Feng was pursuing and harassing her. Tao Yaoyang agreed and got in touch with Chen Feng. After communicating, Chen Feng might have told Tao Yaoyang the truth.

The truth being, Chen Feng never pursued her or harassed her; instead, they had a verbal agreement.

In other words, her ambiguous lie might have been exposed.

She had intended to use this method to get through, but it seemed unfeasible, a bit wishful thinking.

Moreover, in doing so, she possibly dragged her brother and even her father into trouble.

"Brother, who was the other person you found to speak on my behalf?"

Zhang Jingwen asked in a lowered voice.

"A friend of mine, that person was Chen Feng's college classmate."

"And what was the result?" Zhang Jingwen asked with some hope.

"What else? That person replied last night, saying they have spoken to Chen Feng, but they can't guarantee whether Chen Feng would agree."

Hearing this, Zhang Jingwen couldn't help but feel deeply disappointed.

"Wenwen, tell me honestly, is there something you're hiding from me?" Zhang Ziliang turned back to the main topic again.

Zhang Jingwen was obviously embarrassed to explain all the reasons to her brother, so she said, "You don't need to worry about this matter, I'll handle it myself."

Zhang Ziliang was speechless, "If you could handle it yourself, why did you ask me to help find connections to settle it?"

Zhang Jingwen immediately frowned in displeasure, "Didn't you fail to settle it for me? I can only think of another way myself."

After saying this, she didn't wait for her brother to say anything else and directly hung up the phone.

At this moment, Wang Yuee came up and asked in a low voice, "You asked your brother for help?"

Zhang Jingwen glanced at her, then nodded slightly.

Wang Yuee, as expected, realized it was just as she thought, and considering the conversation she'd overheard, it was clear her brother couldn't help either.

"I won't persuade you anymore about this, but I have to tell you. If you don't keep your word, he definitely won't adhere to the contract he signed with you, let alone promote you.

Like this time, the role of the third female lead. If he were promoting you, you would've gotten it directly. But now, you have to compete with Luo Yingying and the others.

I don't need to elaborate on anything else. In short, you should reconsider this matter carefully."

Zhang Jingwen frowned and said, "What's so special about Luo Yingying and Jiang Shumin that they can compete with me for this role? My status should be higher than theirs, right?"

Wang Yuee shook her head with a bitter smile, "My dear, do you still think you're the same as last year? At that time, your popularity was almost on par with top stars. But now, you're barely holding onto second-tier status. On the other hand, Luo Yingying's popularity surged this year because of 'Please give me more advice in the rest of my life,' similar to your peak last year. Even Jiang Shumin, her popularity due to 'Mountain Order,' is about the same as yours now.

Moreover, they've been signed to Fengmang Film and Television for a long time, they're loyal affiliates, while you just joined. Lu Sijia seems to have some issues with you. Furthermore, if you three really compete against each other, your acting might not necessarily be better than theirs, and the chance of getting selected isn't big."

Wang Yuee's words were certainly not to Zhang Jingwen's liking, and she said angrily, "If you think I don't stand a chance, why did you ask me to come over?"

Wang Yuee sighed and explained, "I asked you to come to try and seize the opportunity. Since you don't want to take the path through Chen Feng, you'll have to try another route. I want to officially introduce you to Director Wu Mengting of Fengmang.

I've already looked into it in detail. Normally, Chen Feng, the owner of Fengmang Film and Television, doesn't handle things personally. In name, General Manager Lu Sijia is in charge of everything. But in reality, Finance Director Wu Mengting is on an equal footing with her and holds financial power. Any significant fund allocation in the company must go through her.