Arrogant and Overbearing

After signing the contract, Cheng Liang thought for a moment and said, "I'll show you around first, then take you to dinner."

"Won't that delay your work?"

Cheng Liang waved a hand. "No. Besides, because he knew you were coming this afternoon, the old man specifically gave me half the day off. Otherwise, I wouldn't be this free."

Wen Chengze chuckled softly. "You're the general manager. Are there really times when you aren't free?"

Cheng Liang looked miserable. "You know my grades weren't as good as yours. I started working at the company before I even graduated college, but above me, there's my dad and the old man in our Household. Every one of them keeps a close eye on me. I don't dare slack off. If I ever failed to clock in on time, my dad would blow up my phone."

"It's good that they keep you in line. Saves you from always chasing women."

As the general manager of an entertainment company, and with Cheng Liang being young and handsome himself, there was no shortage of people wanting to throw themselves at him. He was quite open about such matters too, frequently changing partners.

"Now you're lecturing me too."

"I'm advising you. Maybe all these romantic escapades are debts you'll have to repay someday."

"That'll be a problem for the future. Come on, I'll show you around the company."

As one of the top companies in the entertainment industry, Phoenix Dynasty was enormous.

Every floor had different facilities, including dedicated training rooms and lounges.

As they walked, Cheng Liang introduced the place. "Training an artist isn't as simple as relying on a pretty face anymore. They have to be developed in every aspect."

Just thinking about all those classes made Cheng Liang shudder.

"But you're here for fun. I'll hire a few acting teachers to teach you personally later. You won't need to take all those messy courses."

Besides, there was no need. Few people in the entertainment industry could match Wen Chengze's physique, and as for manners and upbringing, could the young master of the Wen Household possibly lack those?

"Okay. Sorry to trouble you."

"You're being polite with me again. Come on, let's check upstairs too. As for your agent, assistant, and so on, I have a few candidates in mind, but you'll still need to pick them yourself."

The two stood by the elevator. Cheng Liang introduced the agents he had selected for Wen Chengze while they waited.

With a ding, the elevator stopped. At this time of day, there usually were not many people inside, but when the doors opened this time, a whole crowd was packed within.

Wen Chengze's steps halted instinctively.

Cheng Liang had not expected it either. It was only when he saw the man standing at the very front that he suddenly remembered. Right, Zhong Mohan had come to the company today to discuss a partnership.

Naturally, Cheng Liang was not qualified to receive such an important figure. Sure enough, standing behind Zhong Mohan was his father.

"Director Cheng, Mr. Zhong." Cheng Liang took the initiative to greet them.

Wen Chengze stood obediently to one side.

Cheng Liang's father noticed the person standing beside his son and belatedly recalled that this was Xiao Ze. He had intended to greet him, but Zhong Mohan had already taken the lead and strode away, arrogantly ignoring everyone around him.

With no choice but to follow, Cheng Liang's father quietly instructed Cheng Liang, "Take Xiao Ze around first. Oh, and remember to tell your mother that I'm having dinner with Mr. Zhong. I'll be home late tonight."

Only after the group had marched away did Cheng Liang finally let out a breath.

"I forgot to tell you. Zhong Mohan came to the company today to discuss a partnership, but that guy's presence really is intimidating." Cheng Liang stroked his chin. That man had seemed to glance at him just now, and his legs had gone a little weak. He had been frightened.

Wen Chengze did not hear what Cheng Liang said. He only felt a little uncomfortable inside. Zhong Mohan seemed to have completely ignored him just now.

His lips tightened unconsciously. Why did he feel as though he was angry?

Then what was the reason? Because Zhong Mohan had ignored him?

"Xiao Ze, what are you spacing out for?" Cheng Liang pulled Wen Chengze from his thoughts.

"Sorry, I got distracted." He followed Cheng Liang.

"It's fine. Let's continue."

After dinner, Wen Chengze drove home. He held the steering wheel with one hand, but his expression was far from relaxed.

His moods had been fluctuating a little too much lately, and he often felt inexplicable emotions.

He pulled over at the roadside and sent a message to his doctor before starting the car again.

Although it was the company of an acquaintance, Mother Wen could not help worrying. When she saw her son return, she questioned him for a long time before finally putting her mind at ease.

Seeing the exhaustion he could not conceal from his face, she felt distressed again. "The entertainment industry is so exhausting. Why do you insist on wading into that muddy water?"

"Mom, I'm fine. I just wasn't feeling very well today." Wen Chengze leaned against the sofa as he spoke with Mother Wen, but what occupied his mind was the inexplicable anger that had risen in him that afternoon.

Seeing that her son was truly tired, Mother Wen did not keep him downstairs any longer.

"Then go rest first. Take a bath and ease your fatigue."

"Okay." Having arranged a time with his doctor, Wen Chengze did not waste any more time downstairs.

When he returned to his room, it was just the agreed time.

"Doctor Xize." Wen Chengze sat upright at his desk. On his laptop screen was an elderly man with graying hair.

He was the doctor responsible for Wen Chengze's psychological condition.

"Wen, there is still some time before your next scheduled examination. Why did you suddenly message me? Did something happen?"

Wen Chengze nodded.

"My moods have been fluctuating quite a lot lately. I want to know why."

On the other side, Doctor Xize operated something with his fingers. From the reflection on his glasses, it was apparent that he seemed to be reviewing some data.

Wen Chengze lowered his head to look at his right wrist. He wore a watch there, but it was no ordinary watch. It was a receiver that monitored his physical condition.

"Ever since you returned to the country, your emotional fluctuations have indeed been greater. A few times, they even reached peaks unseen in the past ten years. So, Wen, what happened to you?"

Ever since taking over Wen Chengze's case, Doctor Xize had felt as though he had encountered one of the world's greatest mysteries.

The child had been only ten years old, yet he had possessed no emotions at all. No matter what he encountered, neither his heart rate nor his expression would change in the slightest. It had remained that way for ten years.

But Doctor Xize knew this was not innate. It was purely the result of Wen Chengze's psychological illness.

He should have been a lively child, rather than living like a robot as he did now, unable to feel human joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.

"Around my family, there are times when I can't control my emotions. I can't stop myself from wanting to act spoiled and be close to them. But I don't feel that way around outsiders. However..." After a pause, Wen Chengze continued, "I slept with a man. When I see him, inexplicable emotions rise inside me too."

Doctor Xize's eyes widened in shock. What had he just heard???