Nan Qing and Zhou Guangliang got into the elevator.
The outermost layer of the elevator in the company's main building is made of glass, and it's spotless.
From this direction, they could see Bai Ruanruan swaggering around, proudly pulling on the black ribbon in her hand and leading Xi Juan out openly.
Nan Qing couldn't stand it any longer and turned to look at Zhou Guangliang.
"Brother Zhou, he really humiliated them. Do you also think they're dating?"
Zhou Guangliang looked in the direction he was pointing and then shook his head.
"I've known Xi Juan for a long time. His family elders and I have some connections. When he entered the industry, the person I was mentoring had an accident, and I couldn't take care of him. Otherwise, he should be one of the artists I mentored."
"He's perfectly suited for this industry. He's incredibly talented, intelligent, arrogant—a natural-born superstar."
Nan Qing felt very uncomfortable listening to this.
Two figures walked out of the hall in his sight. Zhou Guangliang frowned.
"I knew about their affair before you did. Bai Ruanruan is up to something."
"Many people in this circle believe in metaphysics, hiring *** to raise ***, offering sacrifices to evil gods—there's nothing they won't do. This little brat, I don't know what methods he used, turned Xi Juan into something neither human nor ghost—"
Zhou Guangliang paused, then suddenly became serious.
" Qingqing, you mustn't get involved with these things."
Nan Qing nodded, and Zhou Guangliang continued:
" Xi Juan landed leading roles right after entering the industry; his family background is impressive, and they know a lot about the inside story. Qingqing, I know you consider him a friend, so you want to help him as much as you can. But before things are clearer, it's best you don't get involved."
"Firstly, your entanglement with Bai Ruanruan from the Bai Family is too deep. That Xiao Wang surnamed Bai has used some underhanded methods, and Xi Juan even openly pursued you in front of the camera. Now that they've officially announced their relationship, whether it's true or not, it's real in the public eye. If you rashly get involved, you won't help Xi Juan and will only get yourself into trouble."
"Secondly, we currently have several high-end endorsements and a leading role in a film we're shooting. You're at the peak of your career right now, and countless people, both those we've offended and those we haven't, are watching us from behind. We can't let them find any fault with us."
"And another thing, if something really happens to you because of this, that old fox surnamed Huo will really make me lose my entire life savings!"
"If there's anything you want to help him with, we'll do it secretly behind his back. That bastard surnamed Bai is clearly trying to provoke you, we absolutely can't fall for it!"
Nan Qing took a deep breath and nodded.
"I see."
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Nan Qing spent half a day at Huading Entertainment. By the time she finally finished recording her video according to the audition requirements, it was almost noon.
Huo Yuzhou's car was on the road when Nan Qing and Zhou Guangliang went downstairs. As soon as they turned around, they ran into their former agent, Zheng Ming, who was surrounded by people.
The other person stood there, holding a cup of coffee, looking quite pleased with themselves.
"Hey, who can disagree? Our Ruanruan, putting aside all her other merits, is simply beautiful!"
"Like what the fans said again... right! The succubus of the Chinese entertainment industry, a heartthrob, hahaha..."
When did Ruanruan and Film Emperor Xi get together?
Zheng Ming feigned profundity.
"I can't reveal that, but I know how capable Ruanruan is. We won't have to worry about scripts anymore; good ones are already coming our way!"
Another wave of cheers erupted from the crowd. Zheng Ming raised his chin and turned his head, immediately spotting Nan Qing and Zhou Guangliang.
His smile froze for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.
"What a coincidence, Nan Qing, Brother Zhou!"
"Oh, just chatting for a bit. Ruanruan's relationship is quite a sensation, everyone's very interested. But since they've officially announced it, there's no point in us hiding anything. Did Teacher Xi's pursuit of you cause you any trouble, Nan Qing? You didn't take it seriously, did you?"
Zheng Ming's smile was insincere, while Zhou Guangliang sneered.
"The stupid artist produced by that stupid agent is so stupid he doesn't even realize he's been tied up and pushed into a meat processing plant, and he's still grinning with his yellow teeth showing."
"No wonder Huading is getting worse and worse. The leaders' opinions are dictated by their own interests, and the people below are idiots. It's pitiful for these artists who signed contracts that will never let them get ahead. Their best years are being ruined by you, and they still have to listen to your bullshit!"
Before Zheng Ming's smugness had faded, he could clearly feel the fawning gazes around him turning resentful.
He watched the two figures leave before shamelessly trying to justify himself.
"Isn't it just because they're jealous of Ruanruan's high traffic?"
"They all laugh at our Ruanruan, but our Ruanruan is the most promising one!"
But now that his powerful voice had faded, no one continued to fawn over him with that flattering tone.
Every gaze that fell on his face was somewhat strange. Surrounded by such a group of people, Zheng Ming felt inexplicably guilty.
His reputation in the industry over the years hasn't been very good, not because of any other scandals, but purely because he likes to fawn over the powerful and belittle the weak. Although he has a lot of artists under his management, he only gives resources to whoever bribes him and promotes whoever has a powerful background. The rest, even if they have signed contracts, are left to languish.
If you want to terminate the contract, you either have to pay a huge sum of compensation, or there's no way!
These were things that everyone already knew, but Zhou Guangliang exposed them, which changed the meaning of the situation.
Surrounded by a group of people, Zheng Ming was incredibly embarrassed when a phone call came in. His face lit up with excitement.
"Yes, yes, you saw the news about our Ruanruan too?"
His raised eyebrows froze in mid-air, and his voice suddenly rose in pitch:
"Huh--what did you say?"
What did our Ruanruan do?
Downstairs at Huading Entertainment, Nan Qing stared at two familiar figures in front of the luxury car. Black ribbons swayed in the autumn wind, Bai Ruanruan, with her alluring figure, stood in front of one of the cars.
Nan Qing frowned.
Zhou Guangliang had an expression that said, "I found half a worm wriggling in my apple," and he looked utterly disgusted.
" President Huo's car."
"Would that bastard surnamed Bai also use those underhanded tricks on President Huo?"