Leave Those Xie Family Dogs to You

That cool, aloof voice—so pleasant it could make one's ears pregnant—carried a teasing lilt that left everyone present too stunned to close their mouths.

Yet the speaker looked utterly indifferent and devoid of desire, as though nothing had happened. He crossed his long legs as he stepped into the office, sat directly in a single sofa chair, and casually exposed his sensually bony ankles.

His narrow phoenix eyes swept lazily over the room.

He was truly both handsome and absurdly pretentious.

President Chen truly deserved his reputation as a seasoned operator. He blinked and was the first to speak. "Oh my, Xie Chen, look how highly Film Emperor Huo thinks of you. He came all this way to invest in you personally. You'd better perform well on that variety show and strive for a successful transformation!"

That made it sound as though he was heading to prison for rehabilitation.

Though Xie Chen was displeased, he did not argue back.

After all, Huo Wenye's appearance had left him even more baffled and shocked.

So this was the butterfly effect of one tiny change setting everything else in motion?

The variety show he had never gotten the chance to appear on in his previous life—

its investor daddy was actually Huo Wenye?!

Did that mean he would not have to fork out money to settle this himself?!

At the thought, Xie Chen could not help feeling delighted. He swiftly snatched the black card back from Lu Fei's hand and stuffed it into his pocket. Then he patted his chest and chuckled. "Success is a must. Not only will I succeed, I'll lead the other bizarre artists onto the broad road to prosperity too!"

As an orphan, he had always been especially insecure.

Everything was fake; only money was real.

Besides, if he wanted to leave the Xie Family and grind that pack of scum beneath his feet, he needed to work hard and earn even more money!

Throughout the brief meeting, Huo Wenye remained sparing with his words. Only those dark eyes of his stayed unreadable, seeming to sweep casually over Xie Chen and making the latter's heart skip several beats.

As expected of the most powerful big shot from Beijing's entertainment circle—his every gesture carried an overwhelming pressure.

Xie Chen muttered inwardly.

President Chen bowed and scraped as he saw Huo Wenye out, then returned to Lu Fei's office with a complete change in attitude. He held his head high and declared, "Xie Chen, I'm warning you in advance: this is your last chance. If your popularity still doesn't pick up, just wait to be shelved!"

"And you, Lu Fei. With so many high-quality artists available, why insist on managing this hopeless case who can't be propped up?!"

"I really don't know what you were thinking. Did a door crush your brain?!"

Things had just taken a turn for the better, and Lu Fei had been in a great mood. But upon hearing President Chen's words, his expression darkened again. "President Chen, that wasn't what you said back then."

Listening from the side, Xie Chen raised an eyebrow.

That was right.

When he had signed with this entertainment company through Lu Fei's introduction, President Chen had not spoken like this.

The moment he laid eyes on Xie Chen, his face had been filled with amazement. With his Mediterranean hairstyle, he had excitedly exclaimed, "Lu Fei, your classmate is incredible! Damn, with that face, he can hold his own even among top-tier young actors! He'll definitely become hugely popular someday. We'll just wait to count money until our hands cramp!"

In truth, Xie Chen's debut had indeed gone just as President Chen predicted. With his highly distinctive bone structure, he quickly became popular. Before long, resources and appearances came pouring in. He had been on the verge of winning Best Newcomer at year's end and soaring smoothly to greater heights, but it all came to an abrupt halt the day the Xie Family's youngest son was found.

"Mom, Dad, I want to enter the entertainment industry too."

"Big Brother, I want to shoot that advertisement."

"Second Brother, can I sing your new song?"

"Third Brother, I think this drama suits me very well."

"..."

Xie Ran blinked his innocent eyes and pitifully snatched away every resource, yet he never quite took off or made much of a splash. Meanwhile, Xie Chen became the original sin standing in his way.

Only because he had enjoyed everything that should have belonged to Xie Ran had he become so outstanding.

If he had not been abducted by human traffickers, then Xie Ran should have been the one exploding in popularity in the entertainment industry!

Jealousy spread wildly through Xie Ran's heart. He began to feel depressed, inferior, and miserable. Intentionally or otherwise, he kept bringing up Xie Chen, who was more popular than him, and developed thoughts of quitting the entertainment industry.

So the scum could no longer stand it. They jumped up and forced Xie Chen to turn down work, bought shares in the entertainment company he had signed with to restrict his resources, and even hired online trolls to spread rumors and smear him on Weibo.

Sure enough, before long, Xie Chen successfully fell from the altar of internet fame and became a washed-up nobody despised by all—a classic case of starting high and falling hard that left people sighing in regret...

The past was too unbearable to revisit, and idiots had to be dealt with ruthlessly.

Xie Chen stood up, the corners of his lips curling into a wanton smile. "If this variety show doesn't become popular, how about you terminate my contract?"

President Chen froze at his words. "Terminate your contract? Dream on! Just wait until you've warmed the bench right through!"

That answer was exactly what Xie Chen had expected.

No matter how washed-up he became, they could not let him terminate his contract. Xie Zhenting had personally instructed them to prevent him from suddenly rising to prominence on another platform and causing Xie Ran trouble again.

After all, that little ancestor could not bear to see his adopted brother doing well!

A cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest ought to pay the price!

Only that bunch of brain-dead idiots from the Xie Family could make such bullshit logic hold up!

"Don't worry. There are only six months left on my contract. I can endure it." Xie Chen raised a hand and heavily slapped President Chen on the shoulder before striding toward the office exit. Without looking back, he waved goodbye. "Later, Lu."

President Chen, whose upper body nearly collapsed from the blow, grimaced in pain and asked in confusion, "Why did Xie Chen suddenly get so strong?!"

Lu Fei, who had been staring at Xie Chen's departing back, looked somewhat lost. "Old Xie seems different somehow!"

"Hmph, I don't see it. Isn't he still just as washed-up?" President Chen rubbed his shoulder, tossed out that harsh remark, and hurried away as well.

Xie Chen had returned to the company because he had predicted that Xie Zhenting would use the withdrawal of funds to stop him from joining the variety show. He had planned to use his private savings to fill the gap, but he had not expected Huo Wenye to show up and invest...

Though he did not know why Huo Wenye had done it, at least—hehe—his wallet did not have to hurt.

In high spirits, he drove his domestic pride and joy into the upscale apartment he had secretly bought a few years ago. After putting away his luggage, he prepared to take a shower.

The phone on the coffee table began vibrating. Xie Chen glanced down and saw that it was Xie Zhenting.

He was probably calling because his little scheme had failed, leaving him nowhere to vent his frustration except by picking a fight!

Xie Chen curled his lip in disdain, directly hit the hang-up button, blocked the number, and then hummed a tune as he walked into the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Xie Chen emerged with lazy steps. Water dripped from his damp hair, sliding into his delicate, refined collarbones. He casually wiped it away, dropped onto the leather sofa, and opened Weibo.

As expected, the trending searches were filled with his name, and the "Explosive" tag behind them was especially eye-catching.

#Xie Chen Was Actually an Adopted Son Who Occupied the Magpie's Nest for Years#

#Xie Chen Made Money Under the Xie Family Young Master Title—Does He Have Any Shame#

#No Wonder That Freak Show Chose Xie Chen—A Perfect Entertainment Industry Metamorphosis#

#Xie Chen Clung to and Bootlicked Huo Wenye With No Bottom Line Just to Go Viral#

His beautiful eyes remained calm as he opened the hottest comment. Logging into his main account, he swiftly replied,

[The cuckoo has moved out of the magpie's nest. Leave those Xie Family dogs to you.]

Netizens: "????"

Had Xie Chen gone insane?!

He dared insult such a wealthy and powerful elite family?!

Wasn't he afraid of being blacklisted?!