The Xie Family's Bunch of Bastards Can Be Yours

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

Yet the speaker looked indifferent and devoid of desire, as though nothing had happened. With his long legs crossing as he walked into the office, he sat directly in the single sofa, casually revealing his sensually bony ankles.

His narrow phoenix eyes swept over them lazily.

He was truly handsome—and putting on one hell of an act.

President Chen truly deserved his reputation as a seasoned operator. Blinking, he was the first to speak. "Oh my, Xiao Chen, look how highly Film Emperor Huo thinks of you. He came specifically to invest in you. You'd better perform well on the variety show and strive to successfully transform!"

He made it sound as though Xie Chen was going to prison for rehabilitation.

Although 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 move setting off a chain reaction?

The variety show he had not gotten the chance to join in his previous life—

its investor daddy was actually Huo Wenye?!

Did that mean he would not have to spend his own money to settle it?!

Thinking of this, Xie Chen could not help feeling delighted. He swiftly snatched the black card from Lu Fei's hand, stuffed it into his pocket, then patted his chest and chuckled. "It has to succeed. Not only will I succeed myself, I'll lead the other bizarre artists onto the road to greatness too!"

As an orphan, he had always lacked a sense of security.

Everything was fake; only money was real.

Besides, if he wanted to leave the Xie Family and stomp those scum beneath his feet, he had to work hard and make money!

During the brief meeting, Huo Wenye remained taciturn. Only those ink-dark eyes stayed unreadable, seeming to sweep casually over Xie Chen and making the latter's heart skip several beats.

As expected of the Beijing-circle big shot with the most formidable background in the entertainment industry. Every gesture he made carried an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Xie Chen muttered to himself.

President Chen bent over backward as he escorted the man out, then returned to Lu Fei's office with a complete change in attitude. Arrogantly, he said, "Xie Chen, I'm warning you in advance: this is your last chance. If your popularity still doesn't improve, just wait to be shelved!"

"And you, Lu Fei. With so many high-quality artists to choose from, why insist on looking after this hopeless loser who can't be supported?!"

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

Things had originally taken a turn for the better, putting Lu Fei in an excellent mood, but President Chen's words darkened his face again. "President Chen, that wasn't what you said back then."

Hearing this, Xie Chen raised a brow slightly.

That was right.

When Lu Fei had introduced him to this entertainment company to sign a contract, President Chen had not said that at all.

The moment he first saw Xie Chen, his face had been full of amazement. With his Mediterranean haircut, he had gotten incredibly excited. "Lu Fei, your classmate is incredible! Tsk, tsk, tsk, with a face like that, he can hold his own even among top-tier young male stars! He'll definitely become hugely popular in the future. We'll just wait until we're counting money until our hands cramp!"

In fact, Xie Chen's debut had indeed gone as President Chen predicted. With his highly distinctive bone structure, he quickly rose to fame. Before long, resources and appearances came flooding in. Just as he was about to claim the year-end Best Newcomer award and soar to greater heights, everything came to an abrupt halt on the day the Xie Family's young master was found.

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

"Big Brother, I want to film 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 truly gained popularity or stirred up much attention. Xie Chen became the original sin standing in his way.

Only by enjoying everything that should have belonged to him had Xie Chen become so outstanding.

If he had not been abducted by human traffickers, then he should have been the one becoming wildly popular in the entertainment industry!

The flames of jealousy spread madly through Xie Ran's heart. He began feeling depressed, inferior, and miserable. Whether deliberately or not, he kept bringing up Xie Chen, who was more popular than him, and even developed thoughts of leaving the entertainment industry.

The scum could not stand it any longer. 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 paid online trolls to spread rumors and smear him on Weibo.

Sure enough, before long, Xie Chen fell from the pedestal of internet fame and became a washed-up minor celebrity everyone despised. It was a typical case of starting high and falling low, leaving people sighing in regret...

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

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

President Chen froze at that. "Terminate your contract? Dream on! Just wait until you wear out the cold bench!"

That answer was exactly what Xie Chen had expected.

No matter how washed-up he became, they could not 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 the adopted son doing well!

A cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest should pay the price it deserved!

Only the brain-dead members of the Xie Family could make such bullshit logic stand!

"Don't worry. There are only six months left on the contract. I can endure it." Xie Chen raised a hand and heavily slapped President Chen's shoulder, then strode out of the office without looking back. "See you around, Old 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 retreating figure the entire time, 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, threw 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 divestment to stop him from joining the variety show. He had intended to use his private savings to fill the gap, but he had not expected Huo Wenye to show up and invest...

Although he did not know why Huo Wenye had done it, at least—hehe—his wallet would not hurt.

In high spirits, he drove his domestic pride-and-joy car 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 vibrated. Xie Chen lowered his eyes and saw that it was Xie Zhenting.

He was probably calling because his scheme had failed and he had nowhere to vent, so he wanted to pick a fight!

Xie Chen curled his lips disdainfully, directly pressed the hang-up button, blocked the number, then hummed a tune as he walked into the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Xie Chen emerged with lazy steps. Water dripped from the ends of his damp hair, sliding into his exquisitely smooth collarbones. He wiped it off carelessly, dropped into the leather sofa, and casually opened Weibo.

Sure enough, the trending searches were filled with his name, and the "explosive" label after each topic was especially eye-catching.

#Xie Chen turns out to be an adopted son who occupied a magpie's nest for years#

#Xie Chen used the Xie Family young master title to make money—does he have no shame#

#No wonder that bizarre variety show chose Xie Chen—a perfect entertainment industry Metamorphosis#

#Xie Chen shamelessly clung to Huo Wenye just to go viral, with no bottom line#

His beautiful eyes remained calm as he tapped open the hottest comment, logged into his main account, and quickly replied.

[The cuckoo has moved out of the magpie's nest. The Xie Family's bunch of bastards can be yours.]

The netizens: "????"

Had Xie Chen gone insane?!

He dared to curse at such a wealthy and powerful family?!

Wasn't he afraid of being blacklisted?!