The Wan Family's Influence

Wan Hao naturally knew Su Rui's background.

For someone at his level, every friend he made had to be thoroughly investigated.

He knew Su Rui worked in Pearl, which was a company specializing in high-end cosmetics, women's clothing, and bags. He hadn't heard of it being involved in the entertainment industry.

"No, no, no! The Qiantang New Store is opening, and the spokesperson we had lined up had an accident. I was hoping Manager Wan could help me get in touch with... Ye Qin," Su Rui said.

Ye Qin?

Wan Hao frowned. He had also heard of this actress. "This Ye Qin, she doesn't seem to be signed with an entertainment company... and she's very proud, probably not easy to talk to."

Wan Hao wasn't making excuses; he was just stating a fact.

For artists signed with entertainment companies, even if they were unwilling to endorse, he could contact the company's higher-ups to pressure the artist into accepting the arrangement.

But for independent artists, unless they were willing or the endorsement fee was high enough, it was difficult to manipulate them through other means.

"Leave this to me... I'll find someone to talk to this Ye Qin," Wan Hao said in a flat tone.

The Wan family's influence in the Capital City was immense.

His earlier comment about Ye Qin being difficult to talk to was only in comparison to other artists; an actress navigating the entertainment industry, no matter how famous she was, couldn't compare to a Generational Family like the Wan family.

In the Capital, the Wan family had countless ways to make someone yield.

"No! Manager Wan, you just need to reveal our company's name and intention to Ye Qin, just let her know. Don't put too much pressure on her." Su Rui, however, waved his hand, rejecting Wan Hao's decision. "As for how to get her to accept the invitation, I'll handle that myself."

Wan Hao was stunned for a moment.

He had never expected that the favor Su Rui needed from him was just to pass on a message.

"Mr. Su, you don't happen to doubt my capabilities, do you?" Wan Hao tilted his head and asked, "Although I don't hold a position in the family, I do have my own network in the Capital, in any field... I have some influence."

"Of course not!" Su Rui chuckled and said, "It's just that I really admire this Ye Qin, and I don't want to use any tactics to force her. It would be best if we could discuss it peacefully!"

Su Rui had a way to persuade Ye Qin, but it would be difficult to reach her in a short time.

All he needed Wan Hao to do was act as a go-between.

Wan Hao seemed to suddenly understand.

Then, the look in his eyes as he looked at Su Rui became a little strange.

"Uh... actually, I shouldn't say anything about this, but from a friend's standpoint, I still want to remind you..." Wan Hao pondered for a moment, crossed his legs, and smiled meaningfully, "Having one foot on two boats, and one of them is Li Ruobing, Mr. Su, that's playing with fire."

Wan Hao had investigated Su Rui.

And through Su Rui's attitude and the fact that he could casually drive Li Ruobing's sports car around the city, it wasn't hard for him to guess the relationship between Su Rui and Li Ruobing.

Who was Li Ruobing?

Beautiful CEO, Iceberg Beauty!

Her strong demeanor and methods were even greatly admired by Wan Hao.

Su Rui was entangled with her, and now, in his words, he was openly expressing interest in another equally outstanding woman. What would happen if Li Ruobing found out?

"Manager Wan is thinking too much. My feelings for her are purely an appreciation for something beautiful!" Su Rui laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Alright! Since that's the case, I'll do as you say!" Wan Hao nodded in agreement.

With the main topic finished, Su Rui picked up his teacup, swirled it, and asked, "What about Little Bei? Did he not come back with you?"

It was better that Su Rui hadn't asked. As soon as he did, Wan Hao's expression immediately became serious.

"Mr. Su, can you tell me what this Little Bei used to do?" Wan Hao's expression was very urgent. He wanted to recruit help for himself, but he didn't know Little Bei's background.

Ruthless.

Fierce.

Extremely good at disguising himself.

When he didn't act, he was relaxed and gentle; once he made a move, it was a fatal blow!

This was the deep impression Little Bei left on Wan Hao today.

"You should be able to guess some of it." Su Rui didn't directly state Little Bei's identity but chose a more subtle way: "There are people in this world who always live in the darkness."

As Su Rui said this, even the temperature in the private room seemed to be affected.

Wan Hao's expression froze a little.

Seeing Wan Hao's expression, Su Rui smiled and tapped the table with his fingertip. "Manager Wan, Little Bei is not from your world. You can't force a fusion. You can't bear his past..."

"You can find bodyguards anytime. There's no need to fixate on one person, don't you think?"

Wan Hao lit a cigarette, and in the swirling smoke, he slowly nodded.

He had thought a lot during the journey.

Little Bei was indeed not suitable to be his bodyguard.

Because Little Bei was too aggressive; he was a sword radiating cold light, not a shield held in hand!

"He said he wants to see you!" Wan Hao pondered for a moment.

Su Rui raised his hand and glanced at his watch.

It was almost four-thirty.

"It's too late today! I have something else to do, I'll go find him tomorrow." Su Rui smiled. "Is he still playing that mobile game? He seems quite addicted to it."

"Yeah, he's pretty addicted to the internet," Wan Hao replied, speechless.

"I'll cure him someday," Su Rui said without any hint of exaggeration. "That kid just needs a good straightening out."

Wan Hao licked his lips, his expression becoming even more peculiar.

"Mr. Su, if I may ask, did you... also have a similar experience as Little Bei in the past?" Wan Hao narrowed his eyes.

He was very curious.

Su Rui's background information was incredibly plain, showing him to be a citizen who was as ordinary as could be.

But everything he had done so far was astonishing and unbelievable.

In terms of mysteriousness and fearsomeness, Su Rui was definitely several notches higher than Little Bei!

"His life is nowhere near as exciting as mine," Su Rui said calmly, then stood up. "Manager Wan, I have something to attend to, I'll be leaving first. I'll trouble you with that matter!"

"Don't worry," Wan Hao said, his expression unchanged, and nodded.

A moment later.

The roar of an engine starting could be heard from downstairs, gradually fading into the distance.

Wan Hao held his small teacup, took a sip of tea, took out his phone, found a contact labeled "Director - Li Fuchen" in his address book, and dialed directly.

The call didn't connect immediately.

After ringing for over ten seconds, a hurried voice came from the other end of the line. It was a middle-aged man, his tone and demeanor very humble. "Young Master, you were looking for me?"

"There's something I need you to do... Isn't there a female star named Ye Qin who's quite popular recently? My friend wants to invite her to be an endorser. Go find her," Wan Hao said in a flat tone.

There was a moment of hesitation on the other end of the phone.

"Young Master, I'm currently filming on location in Thailand with the crew... If you're not in a hurry, I can just make a call..."

"Tell the crew to stop, buy a plane ticket and come back to the country now." Wan Hao's tone was unquestionable. "Go find her yourself. I want to hear back from you before nine o'clock tonight!"

Hearing Wan Hao's decisive voice, the voice on the other end of the phone dared not make any more excuses.

"Yes! I'll return to the country immediately!"

One phone call.

A certain famous director far away in Thailand put down his crew, which had an investment of nearly two hundred million, leaving a host of actors and stars stranded in a foreign land, and hurriedly embarked on the journey back to his country.

Although this great director had now achieved success and fame, and was a heavyweight figure in the entertainment industry,

In front of the Wan family, he was still a retainer!

This was the Wan family of the Capital City.

This was just the tip of the iceberg of the hard power displayed by the Wan family!