On her first day at work, Wan Tong didn’t see Hu Yanting at all. She peeked through all the documents that were sent to her, but nothing stood out.
After work, Wan Tong hurried to the yoga studio.
The yoga studio was in the central business district, not far from the company. Wan Tong had been working part-time here for over a year, and it was the highest-paying part-time job she had. She had quit several other jobs but retained the yoga studio gig, teaching two-hour classes every evening.
Coincidentally, Zhong Yuheng had recently enrolled here, and she happened to be in Wan Tong’s class.
Today, Zhong Yuheng was there, seeming a bit upset. While doing hot yoga, she sweated and cried at the same time.
At 8:30, Wan Tong was feeling hungry, so she came out of the yoga studio and saw Zhong Yuheng getting into a white car.
If Wan Tong remembered correctly, that was Hu Yanting’s car.
She didn’t dare to show herself, but after a while, Zhong Yuheng got out of the car again, slamming the door shut and walking away quickly.
Wan Tong overheard her shouting into her phone, “I’m not in the office, and I don’t know where Geng Yue is. I’m going to his place now…”
Zhong Yuheng had only taken a few steps when Hu Yanting also got out of the car.
“Zhong Yuheng, don’t think I won’t do anything to you. Believe me, I can kill you.” Hu Yanting blocked Zhong Yuheng with a cold expression.
“If you have the guts, go ahead. If you don’t, don’t talk nonsense in front of me. You have a system, and so do I. I just want to live a good life. Don’t cause trouble for me here!” Zhong Yuheng seemed like a delicate girl, but unexpectedly, she dared to confront Hu Yanting so boldly.
Hu Yanting was indeed angered and let her go back to the car.
Watching this drama unfold, Wan Tong immediately started making calculations in her mind.
No wonder there were two Raiders, because Zhong Yuheng was slacking off.
Wan Tong took a taxi to Geng Yue’s apartment.
After making money from his debut, Geng Yue bought two apartments—one in his hometown for his parents and one near the school.
However, Wan Tong didn’t go upstairs to find him; she just wandered around the neighborhood.
In this aimless stroll, she unexpectedly encountered Geng Yue.
Geng Yue casually dressed in all black, a large down jacket’s wide hat covering his face. The cold wind whistled, blowing the gray fluff on the brim of his hat, making him look a bit cute.
“Geng Yue…” She stared blankly at the man blocking her way, feeling extremely embarrassed. She casually explained, “I have a tutoring job here.”
How did she run into him?
“You are no longer a tutor.” Geng Yue immediately exposed her lie, his eyes brightening a bit. “You came to find me.”
“The assistant of your group is a student in my yoga class. I heard her saying she couldn’t find you…” Wan Tong hastily explained.
[Tongtong, you’re going to kill the boss like this.] Shishi’s voice sounded in her mind.
Suddenly, Wan Tong’s tone changed, her gaze becoming sharp. “Geng Yue, you’re not doing this for me, right? It makes me uncomfortable!”
After saying this, she angrily walked away.
Angry at herself! Angry at Shishi!
[…Shishi claims innocence.]
[Get lost!]
Wan Tong’s figure, without a trace of hesitation, fell into Geng Yue’s eyes. It was more like a sharp blade, stabbing his heart with bloody holes.
He once thought she cared about him.
Just now, for a moment, he thought she was going to give him a hug.
Wan Tong walked a distance, and Geng Yue caught up, embracing her from behind. In the cold wind, his fragile voice reached her, “Help me.”
Wan Tong struggled out of his embrace, turned around, and ran as if avoiding some monster.
After going far, she gasped and wondered, what exactly did he want her help with?
Ah, if she had known, she wouldn’t have come on this trip.
It seemed like she gave him hope, only to crush it herself.
Tianyue Entertainment has been handling the PR for the boyband Stone, and there has been some improvement. Several photos have been restored to their original context, confirming that someone intentionally smeared them.
But there were two photos that the company couldn’t defend. The boys meeting and kissing on the cheek seemed a bit too much.
Wan Tong knew those two were already found out, and Zhong Yuheng and Hu Yanting were aware of it too.
Their relationship was real, but they couldn’t admit it now. However, if they were caught again in the future, they would be in a worse situation.
Later, the company’s statement still concealed their relationship.
Meanwhile, Wan Tong’s plan was progressing smoothly.
After getting close to Zhang Liaoran, she frequently contacted the artists under him. Gradually, it seemed like the paparazzi in the industry were targeting Star Entertainment. They specialized in exposing their scandals.
Drug use, prostitution, illicit transactions, yin-yang contracts1…
All the hidden dirty deeds came to the surface.
Star Entertainment originally intended to rely on these high-priced first-line superstars to make a living, but ended up losing almost half of its resources.
For a while, the atmosphere in the company was oppressive, and Hu Yanting often came to the office, holding meetings and scolding people every day.
As an assistant, Wan Tong was also busy and disoriented, but fortunately, Hu Yanting, despite being angry, did not vent his anger on her.
After a reflection meeting was about to end, Hu Yanting’s eagle-like eyes suddenly fell on Wan Tong. “Jin Wantong, let’s talk.”
Zhang Liaoran immediately dispersed the others.
Hu Yanting looked at him. “You stay and listen too.”
“Okay, President Hu,” Zhang Liaoran nodded.
“President Hu, is there something?” Wan Tong had already guessed something in her heart.
Now, there were continuous incidents in the company. Several newcomers who were initially in talks suddenly didn’t show up.
The trainees in the company were also causing trouble. Among these trainees, many had financial backing, and they were usually attended to like young masters when they went in and out.
“Wantong, I mentioned this to you before,” Zhang Liaoran thought that Jin Wan Tong was a good seedling.
The key was that she was almost proficient in everything: music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was a top student, and her looks and figure were impeccable. Such a person, not signing as an artist but staying as an assistant, was really a waste.
Zhang Liaoran watched this promising individual busy around him every day, eager to have her sign the contract immediately.
“Jin Wantong, you can propose any conditions. As an artist in the company, you will earn more.” Hu Yanting spoke directly.
“But I really can’t. I don’t like the busy life of an artist; it’s too hectic.” Wan Tong’s reason was quite serious.
“I thought you liked money more. Now, it’s busy, but once you become popular, you can choose your own schedule for endorsements. No one will dare to refuse.” Hu Yanting stared at Wan Tong with an evaluating gaze.
This girl seemed innocent without any scheming, but she had been serving as his assistant quietly, which was the strangest thing.
She must have some ulterior motive.
Her gaze was clear, without any suggestive thoughts towards him.
So, what did she come to him for?
An outstanding student from a prestigious university, with multiple talents, chose to be an assistant who would always be called upon and could be replaced anytime?
“Actually, I want to be an agent.” Wan Tong finally spoke hesitantly. “Discovering talents, I find it more interesting.”
Zhang Liaoran sighed and then looked at Hu Yanting.
Hu Yanting frowned and, after a long while, said, “If you can sign a new artist within three days, I will let you be an agent.”
After hearing this, Wan Tong was stunned for a moment. She didn’t expect that Hu Yanting would actually agree.
She had already prepared her resignation reasons.
The current situation at Star Entertainment is busy enough to keep Hu Yanting occupied. She needs to find another way to make money.
Being an artist is indeed too busy for her, and she has to interact with many people. She’s afraid that her unlucky physique will harm more people, so now she is trying to minimize her social network.
When the unlucky index decreases, she will consider it again.
“Okay,” Wan Tong agreed.
Hu Yanting waved her hand, indicating for her to leave first.
After she left, he looked at Zhang Liaoran, “Help me check her information.”
Zhang Liaoran was puzzled, “Didn’t we look at her information when she joined before?”
“I want all her information, from birth until now,” Hu Yanting emphasized impatiently.
After saying that, seeing Zhang Liaoran’s surprised expression, Hu Yanting remembered that the person in front of him was just an employee, not the most trustworthy person by his side.
So, he frowned again, “You don’t need to worry about this.”
Zhang Liaoran noticed the changes in Hu Yanting’s expression and hurriedly nodded before leaving.
Wan Tong didn’t plan to sign a new artist, but she had to pretend and stroll around the streets.
“Tongtong?”
A familiar voice came from behind, and Wan Tong turned to see and called out, “Yuheng.”
Zhong Yuheng seemed surprised to meet Wan Tong, and in her depressed mood, she dragged Wan Tong to a bar.
Wan Tong didn’t want to befriend her, after all, she was Geng Yue’s assistant and currently harmless to Geng Yue.
But Zhong Yuheng skipped the niceties, and unable to refuse for a moment, Wan Tong was brought to the bar.
After a few drinks, Zhong Yuheng was a bit fuzzy.
“Almost, I almost figured out who Geng Yue likes!”
Wan Tong’s ears perked up, “What do you mean?”
“The company has been trying to clarify those rumors. Geng Yue said he likes a girl, and he can announce it…”
Wan Tong shivered, unable to help asking, “And then?”
“Oh, unfortunately, it seems Geng Yue was rejected. He never mentioned it again, and the company had to follow the original script. But it’s also good, Geng Yue shouldn’t be in a relationship at this time…”
Wan Tong took a sip of her drink and sighed, “Yeah, he shouldn’t be in a relationship.”
Zhong Yuheng, somewhat intoxicated, leaned on the bar. The two phones happened to be placed together, and when Zhong Yuheng’s phone rang, Wan Tong was in a daze, inadvertently answered it and put it to her ear, “Hello, who is this?”
There was no immediate answer from the other side. After a few seconds, a voice came, “Jin Wantong, why are you with Zhong Yuheng?”
Wan Tong suddenly became alert, looking at the phone and the note on it.
Target2?
What is this? Clearly, it’s Geng Yue’s voice!
“Speak.” Geng Yue’s voice came again from the phone.
Wan Tong hesitated, then directly hung up the call.
Then a sour bubble popped up in her heart. Why is the note ‘target’???
Author’s note : Abusing the boss further will lead to punishment….
- “Yin-yang contracts” refer to dual contracts often used in the Chinese entertainment industry, where one contract is registered with the tax authorities and declares a lower income, while the other, “secret” contract, declares a higher income, allowing the actor or artist to avoid paying higher taxes. ↩︎
- as in capture target in dating sims ↩︎