Shao Dong was even more speechless: “…Do you know that if you let these words out, how many people will come to sell their ‘sob stories’ in front of you in the future? What do you plan to do then?”
Liang Han was calm and rational again at this moment: “It’s not like I’ll help everyone who sells a sob story. I’d have to see if they’re really that miserable, if they fit a role as well as Song Yuanxi does, and if they move me enough.”
He was just having a momentary soft heart; he wasn’t someone who would be soft-hearted every single time.
Shao Dong: “…”
You really do think very highly of Song Yuanxi!
Previously, he felt Liang Han was too “hard” as a person, not at all prone to “soft tactics” [conciliatory approaches]. Now look at him, he was more conciliatory than Shao Dong himself!
Shao Dong shook his head and sighed: “When the time comes, those people will say you’re showing preferential treatment. Just wait to be blacklisted and scolded.”
“If I’m scolded, I’m scolded. In the past few years at the center of the storm, there was no shortage of these messy rumors, and nothing happened. Now that I’ve retreated behind the scenes, as long as I don’t break the law, who can do anything to me?”
Liang Han had clearly made up his mind. He tapped open Weibo, preparing to post an update: “We’ll do it this way.”
Fortunately, Shao Dong was no longer Liang Han’s manager. Even if these things happened in the future, he wouldn’t have to have a headache like before.
However, for the moment, he still had to worry for him.
Shao Dong couldn’t help shaking his head, muttering: “Sigh, what a hassle. I was thinking of helping him terminate the contract quietly, but now it seems it can’t be hidden. This termination matter is bound to cause waves. Knowing that you and Song Yuanxi are in contact, Huanhai’s side will definitely be entangled and even open their mouths like lions [demand an exorbitant price]!”
While tapping away at his keyboard, Liang Han said coldly: “A joke. Is this something they can demand just because they want to?”
He had always done things according to his own mood; not overstepping was merely his own strict self-requirement to restrain and control himself.
It wasn’t for others to do as they pleased.
With him, it was he who did as he pleased; others couldn’t manipulate him.
Shao Dong didn’t refute him after hearing this, knowing that when Liang Han got serious and earnest, he would also use some methods.
Forget it, it wasn’t a big deal after all; it could always be solved.
“I’m just afraid it’ll waste time!”
Liang Han didn’t care: “It’s fine. Early-stage preparations will take another month or so; that’s enough time before filming starts.”
Shao Dong set aside his worries and, on second thought, concerned himself with Song Yuanxi’s side: “By the way, what did Song Yuanxi say? What’s his attitude? This matter should be discussed by both sides together, right?”
Liang Han’s fingers paused, and he glanced at the screen: “He’s probably handling things and hasn’t contacted me yet.”
He had only recommended the lawyer last night; the boy probably spent the night busy studying the contract and hasn’t seen the hot search yet.
After all, being alone without an assistant, he might still be sleeping at this hour.
Liang Han thought for a moment and continued tapping: “No need for him. I’ll handle it directly, it’ll save trouble.”
Otherwise, if that young boy saw it, he would probably come to explain to him all pitifully again.
Then he might take the opportunity to say some soft words to harass him again.
Shao Dong frowned. For such a big matter, the other party actually didn’t have a single word to say?
He couldn’t help but have “conspiracy theory” thoughts: “Could this matter be related to this Song Yuanxi?”
Although he thought highly of Song Yuanxi and felt he was suitable to join the cast, “knowing the face but not the heart”—who knew what his intentions were?
“It just so happened that the rumor about you at that club caused a stir online, then he came to the studio to find you, and just happened to be caught by the paparazzi. Posting it online makes people link the two events, bundling him with you!”
The more he spoke, the more suspicious it felt: “Could his coming to find you for help be driven by this idea?”
Shao Dong couldn’t help but advise: “Don’t post on Weibo yet. There’s no rush for time. Let’s see the situation on his end first. It just so happens I’ll have someone check on this paparazzi. What if it’s related to him?”
Liang Han gripped his phone, paused, then picked up his cup to drink water: “It shouldn’t be him.”
He had guaranteed so sincerely last time and begged for help so sincerely; Liang Han could see the other party wasn’t lying.
Furthermore, that young boy still wanted to chase him. As long as his brain wasn’t stupid, he wouldn’t do something so irrational.
Destroying his own “Great Wall” , how would he have any chance to get close to him in the future?
Then wouldn’t all his previous efforts have been in vain?
Song Yuanxi didn’t seem like someone so short-sighted.
Shao Dong didn’t understand his thinking: “How can you be sure it’s not him? You’ve only met him once.”
Liang Han retorted: “Who said we’ve only met once?”
“…”
Shao Dong’s tone changed: “When else did you meet?”
Liang Han didn’t answer him, only saying: “Anyway, I feel it’s not him. If he did this, wouldn’t he offend me? It wouldn’t benefit him; he still wants to terminate his contract.”
Shao Dong disagreed: “It’s true he’d offend you, but if that’s the case, his popularity and exposure would rise! His company could choose not to let him act before, but seeing that he has traffic [popularity], wouldn’t they re-evaluate? Perhaps he wouldn’t even need to terminate.”
Liang Han wasn’t clear on the reason Song Yuanxi fell out with his company. If it were due to uneven distribution of resources, then what Shao Dong said was indeed very possible.
But Liang Han simply didn’t believe it. If Song Yuanxi were only after popularity and exposure, or after traffic, he could have totally left with Shen Yu that day.
Although he looked delicate, the determination in his eyes when facing Shen Yu back then was clearly visible.
His getting close to finding help was definitely not for those things.
He was coming for Liang Han himself; being exposed brought him no benefit.
Shao Dong thought even further: “Maybe he’ll even use the termination to blackmail the company for benefits.”
“You really can imagine things,” Liang Han was a bit speechless. “You thought quite highly of him before; why do you think so poorly of him now?”
Shao Dong was quite rational: “I praised him before because his image is good, his acting is good, and he’s suitable for the role purely from a work perspective. I don’t know his private life or character. I’m just worried for you now what if he has ill intentions!”
In the past, there was no shortage of people who approached him like this, arranging paparazzi to take secret photos behind his back, wanting to stir up romance rumors with Liang Han. They looked so polite and respectful in person, but their thoughts behind the scenes were hard to describe.
Liang Han didn’t speak. A new message popped up on his phone. He glanced at it, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly: “I told you it wasn’t him.”
Shao Dong was curious: “What’s wrong? What did he say?”
Liang Han raised an eyebrow, a bit of irrepressible pride in his eyes. He took a screenshot and sent it to him: “Look for yourself.”
Shao Dong replied with a strange comment: “You believe him just because he said so?”
Liang Han ignored him and replied to Song Yuanxi in a very calm tone: 【I know it wasn’t you, don’t worry.】
Song Yuanxi finally felt at ease: 【That’s good then!】
He then thought that Liang Han had suffered an “undeserved disaster” because of him this time; he shouldn’t let the man worry too much because of him.
Song Yuanxi said seriously: 【Teacher Liang Han, rest assured about this matter; I will definitely give you an explanation! I will post a clarification properly! I definitely won’t let people misunderstand you!】
Liang Han froze: “…”
He thought the other party would ask him how to handle it; he didn’t expect the other party planned to handle it himself.
The mood that was a bit annoyed because of the hot search topic inexplicably turned for the better again.
A small star who had been made things so difficult by his company was still thinking of standing up to help him explain, unwilling to cause him trouble.
He told you this person really likes him.
However, seeing how pitiful the other party was, Liang Han naturally couldn’t let a young boy charge ahead of him: 【No need, I can handle this matter myself.】
Song Yuanxi was persistent: 【Teacher Liang Han, let me handle it! After all, this was caused because of me. Your willingness to lend me money to help me terminate already moved me greatly; to cause you more trouble, I would truly be too embarrassed.】
Song Yuanxi didn’t want Liang Han to be dissatisfied with him. This wasn’t just his future creditor, but also the person in charge of the next drama and the co-star.
He decided to perform well; he couldn’t leave a bad impression, making the man feel he was just constantly taking advantage: 【You are so willing to help me; I can’t let you worry too much. I must stand up.】
Liang Han originally wanted to persist, but seeing the other party spoke so sincerely, he dropped it.
Since the other party wanted to perform well in front of him, he’d let him perform.
Anyway, he was a guy; Liang Han wouldn’t change any of his ideas because of this.
Liang Han agreed: 【Fine, then I’ll leave it to you to handle.】
Shao Dong narrowed his eyes: “What was the result of your chat?”
Liang Han hummed: “He said he’ll handle this matter.”
Shao Dong’s tone softened: “You really feel at ease leaving it to him to handle?”
Liang Han gave an “mm”: “What is there to not feel at ease about.”
Shao Dong wasn’t at ease. He pulled out his phone, preparing to study Song Yuanxi’s clarification: “Aren’t you afraid he’ll handle it poorly and cause more trouble?”
Liang Han’s tone was calm: “What is there to be afraid of? If he handles it poorly, I’ll just clean up after him.”
Shao Dong couldn’t help but be impressed: “…I won’t say you lack human touch anymore! You’re a kind person! A great philanthropist!”
Shao Dong lamented again: “If I hadn’t known you for so long and knew you were truly straight, I would share the same view as the outsiders thinking you had taken a liking to him and were dating him! Being this good to him.”
Liang Han was startled: “…”
He then lowered his head, picked up his cup, and continued drinking water: “What nonsense. Am I not also this good to you? Every day you’re off the wall, yet I still cooperate with you and haven’t looked down on you.”
Shao Dong was speechless: “…How can that be the same? I’m your business partner!”
Liang Han’s tone was serious: “What’s the difference? He’s going to act in my drama later; isn’t he also a business partner?”
“…”
Shao Dong was even more speechless: “Not talking to you anymore, I’m going to check the situation online!”
He looked down to browse the hot search. Liang Han’s fan groups were nearly exploding. When he was the manager, his alternate accounts were admins in the fan groups and Super Topics, and he hadn’t quit yet.
Many people were sending him private messages, and the group was constantly @ing his account.
【What’s the situation? Studio, don’t play dead! Hurry up and come out to clarify!】
【Why haven’t you posted on Weibo? Don’t tell me you didn’t see it? Are you taking salary but not doing work?】
【Clarify quickly, clarify quickly! Brother Han just moved behind the scenes, he didn’t quit the circle! Don’t be so ‘Buddhist’ [passive], okay!】
Shao Dong was about to say a word of comfort in the group to “not be restless,” but the current group admin had already spoken: 【No need to rush. Song Yuanxi’s side has been clarified. Everyone get ready to clean up the ‘plaza’ [search results] and comments section. [Link to Song Yuanxi’s Weibo homepage]】
Shao Dong clicked the link and looked. Song Yuanxi had posted a fairly long passage.
【Song Yuanxi: Everyone, please don’t misunderstand. I’m straight, and I’m not in a relationship with Teacher Liang Han.
I went to Teacher Liang Han’s studio to find him purely because I have been blacklisted by my company for the past half year and have no job opportunities.
Previously, I finally found an opportunity to audition for the Grand Tutor film crew, but the company said I was rejected by the crew and couldn’t join the cast.
I cherish this audition opportunity very much, so I wanted to find Teacher Liang Han to ask about the specific situation and know where I was lacking.
If the paparazzi had been following and filming continuously, they should know that I waited downstairs at Teacher Liang Han’s studio for three or four days before seeing Teacher Liang Han, because I simply didn’t have Teacher Liang Han’s contact information before.
At that time, Teacher Liang Han had finished work and was going back to rest. It was quite late, and Teacher Liang Han saw that I didn’t have a car, so he dropped me off at my residence on the way.
Also, I’ll clarify the leak from last time as well. Because I was blacklisted, I had no work and no income, so I went to that club to be a waiter to earn some living expenses temporarily.
As it happened, I was being made things difficult for by someone at the club and met Teacher Liang Han. He gave me a hand. I don’t know who started the rumor that he ‘plays with young boys’; this matter is non-existent.
If anyone doesn’t believe it, they can ask the people at the club to come and testify against me.】
Shao Dong finished reading and was silent for a while.
“…”
Good heavens! No wonder Liang Han said they met more than once!