Shocking! A Hong Kong socialite gave birth to three heirs to a wealthy family.

Chapter 47 Advising Shen Mei Against Entering the Entertainment Industry

Shen Mei looked at Shen Yao and said with a smile, "Thank you, Sister Yao."

Since mastering psychology, Shen Wancheng has developed an instinct to read people's body language.

Shen Wancheng noticed the momentary stiffness in Shen Mei's body when she heard that she and Shen Yao were Xu Pingtao's granddaughters, and understood that Shen Mei must be feeling bad.

But Shen Wancheng felt that this was only natural. Most people would feel a little unbalanced when they saw someone who started from the same point as them get rich and move up the social class because of good luck. Whether this imbalance was envy or jealousy was just a matter of a single thought and could not be judged by one or two details.

Shen Yao remained completely oblivious, nonchalantly patting Shen Mei's shoulder.

"You're welcome."

Shen Mei was really upset, so she deliberately changed the subject, looking at the magazine still open on the table.

"Since I don't have a job right now, I'd like to participate in the Miss Hong Kong Island pageant and try my luck."

Shen Wancheng frowned, and was about to gently persuade Shen Mei when Shen Yao shouted loudly.

"no!"

Shen Mei looked at Shen Yao in surprise.

Shen Yao was clearly very interested when Guo Tao talked about the entertainment industry before.

Shen Yao glanced at Shen Wancheng before continuing to speak to Shen Mei.

"The entertainment industry is a tough place. If you have no money or power, you'll be bullied."

Shen Mei disagreed with Shen Yao's words, "As long as you become famous, you'll have money, right? Brother Tao has already said that he will introduce me to his older brother, and his older brother will take care of me."

Shen Wancheng scrutinized Shen Mei, not missing any change in her expression.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. If Guo Tao's older brother is taking care of you, then you definitely have to give something in return."

Shen Mei bit her lip, a faint blush rising on her fair face, which had recently become even more radiant.

"Brother Tao also thinks I'm capable, so I must be worthy of his brother's care."

Ah, value?

Guo Tao is just a low-level thug in society. The "big brother" he refers to is just a member of a triad that's popular in Hong Kong these days. To put it bluntly, he's a member of a triad. The bad guys among them are capable of anything, and the so-called "good guys" are only loyal to the brothers they consider to be. To them, women are just girls to play with, "tools" to make money.

Even if a woman has value in the eyes of these people, she is only valued as a tool for making money.

Shen Wancheng understood perfectly, but her relationship with Shen Mei wasn't as open and honest as her relationship with Shen Yao, so some things couldn't be said too bluntly.

Shen Wancheng knew without a doubt that if she said it, Shen Mei would feel looked down upon, and it might even provoke Shen Mei's resentment.

Shen Wancheng patiently said to Shen Mei, "The forces behind the entertainment industry are complex and intertwined. If someone is very valuable but has no background, they will be coveted by even more powerful people. Can you guarantee that Guo Tao's older brother can protect you? If the person above Guo Tao's older brother takes a liking to you and asks you to accompany him, will you accompany him? If you accompany him once, then there will definitely be a second and a third time. If a person does not resist when their bottom line is broken the first time, then that bottom line will be lowered again and again."

To keep you company?

Upon hearing this word, Shen Mei felt a sudden, inexplicable fire ignite within her.

She only said she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, how did Shen Wancheng come to think that she would be with those big shots?

Is that the kind of person Shen Wancheng thinks of her?

Besides, isn't marrying a rich man what every woman wants?

Shen Wancheng has become aloof now. Before she knew that Xu Pingtao was their maternal grandfather, she was also caught between Xu Pingtao and that blind and lame Gu Jinxing. It just so happened that Xu Pingtao was her maternal grandfather, so she didn't have to make any physical exchange.

Shen Wancheng's behavior is simply a case of "the magistrate is allowed to set fires, but the common people are forbidden to light lamps."

Shen Yao looked at Shen Mei's downcast eyes and silent appearance, clearly indicating that she was not listening to advice and still insisted on pursuing her dream of becoming a star.

Shen Yao said, "Do you know what Category III films are? Many female celebrities became famous by making these kinds of films. How can you be so shameless as to make one?"

Shen Mei said, "I know those kinds of films, and I can refuse them."

Shen Yao sneered, "Once you enter that circle, you'll have no choice but to agree."

"I....."

Shen Mei opened her mouth, unsure how to refute Shen Yao's words.

Shen Wancheng planned to try to persuade Shen Mei one last time, but if Shen Mei still wouldn't listen, then she would give up.

“Shen Mei, you can find another job if you lose it, but if you choose the wrong career and get stuck in a quagmire, there’s no turning back. Think about it carefully. Once Shen Yao and I settle down, we can help you find a job. There’s no need to rush.”

But she comes from an inland rural area, has no skills, no background, and no education. What kind of job can she do?

Shen Mei felt that the only thing she could be proud of was her figure and appearance.

She didn't want to work as a kitchen helper at a dai pai dong (open-air food stall) for one or two thousand Hong Kong dollars a month anymore.

She also wanted to make a lot of money.

But Shen Mei could never say these words aloud.

Shen Mei lowered her head, her long, flowing hair concealing her resentful expression.

"Okay, then I won't go. I'll listen to my sisters."

Shen Wancheng glanced at Shen Mei and knew that Shen Mei was still preoccupied with her thoughts. However, Shen Wancheng felt that she had said everything she needed to say. Since Shen Mei couldn't let go of her feelings, she couldn't force her and would only invite resentment. So, Shen Wancheng stopped trying to persuade her.

Shen Yao genuinely believed Shen Mei's words. She smiled and put her arm around Shen Mei's shoulder, "It's the right thing not to go. When I'm enjoying the good life, I'll take you with me. You won't be left out of work."

Shen Wancheng glared at Shen Yao.

"I went downstairs to tell Xu Pingtao's subordinates about our suggestions."

Xu Pingtao will soon clarify the matter of the secretly taken photos in front of the media, and Shen Wancheng must explain her thoughts before he does.

So Shen Wancheng stopped trying to persuade Shen Mei and went downstairs.

*

After Shen Wancheng went downstairs, she asked Xu Pingtao for his home phone number and then called him from the newsstand downstairs.

Xu Pingtao naturally agreed with Shen Wancheng's suggestion.

Even in mainland China, recognizing or severing kinship requires publishing a notice in the newspaper to be considered official.

Xu Pingtao had already planned it out. If the Shen sisters agreed to acknowledge him as their maternal grandfather, he would immediately hold a press conference to publicly acknowledge their identities in front of the media. He would also hold a special banquet for them so that the Hong Kong elite circles would know that Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao were his granddaughters and the daughters of the He Group.

Therefore, Xu Pingtao also thought it was a good idea to directly reveal Shen Wancheng's identity during the clarification process.

Furthermore, after Shen Wancheng agreed to acknowledge her as a relative, Xu Pingtao was eager to see the sisters and wanted them to move into the villa on the hillside to live with him immediately.

Shen Wancheng was not in a hurry, only saying that she needed to go back and talk to Shen Yao and Shen Mei.

Shen Wancheng specifically mentioned Shen Mei, saying that this cousin had been living with them for some time. It wouldn't be good for Shen Mei to stay here if they moved out, but if they asked Shen Mei to move to the villa on the hillside, neither Shen Mei nor Xu Pingtao would feel comfortable.

Xu Pingtao thought Shen Wancheng had considered things very thoroughly, so he didn't strongly insist that Shen Wancheng and Shen Yao move to the villa on the hillside.

But it's impossible for them to continue living in this old building.

Xu Pingtao told Shen Wancheng and her two sisters to move into one of his properties in Central first, and they would move in the next day.

Xu Wancheng did not refuse again and agreed.