Five years later, when the contract was terminated, Chu Ge finally learned what Lin Mo had done using their relationship.
He had been aware but had never paid attention to it—this was his mistake. Regret came too late to make amends.
This incident chilled their relationship to freezing point.
Not long after, Lin Mo proposed to a popular young actress shortly after winning his third Best Actor award.
Although Chu Ge was displeased about Gu Yi’s situation, he hadn’t expected Lin Mo to hastily propose to another woman.
It was then that Lin Mo revealed his true colors.
And the reason was just one sentence.
“Chu Ge, you’re a man, so we can’t be together.”
Indeed, Chu Ge was a man. Then why did Lin Mo actively pursue him in the first place? Back then?
Back then, Lin Mo was just an unknown student.
The students graduating from that school, perhaps only one or two from a class, could become famous.
So he needed an opportunity.
At this moment, he had fame and fortune, so naturally he could play his cards. Resuming the storyline, combined with the impactful words and promises… It was indeed all nonsense.
In front of others now, Chu Ge and Lin Mo were just close buddies with an excellent relationship.
Such relationships abound in the entertainment industry, naturally escaping suspicion. As Chu Ge got up to prepare for a meeting, Lin Mo’s manager, Li Mian, stood at the door. Chu Ge paused and asked, “Sister Li Mian, do you need something?”
Li Mian replied, “I came to ask when the meeting will start.”
“Right now. Oh, and… we’ve been discussing the new drama recently. Make sure to call Gu Yi in. Is he here today?”
Apart from the generous reward Chu Ge had given Gu Yi right after the competition ended, he hadn’t thought about him again.
“Alright, I’ll go get him.”
Chu Ge walked to the office and glanced at himself in the standing mirror.
The man wore a white shirt, accentuating his tall and slender figure, exuding a dignified and serene aura, aloof from worldly disputes.
His face was nearly identical to his own appearance before death.
With refined features and delicate facial contours, there was an added touch of innocence in his demeanor, as if his face prominently displayed the words ‘Come and deceive me.’
Chu Ge casually unbuttoned the neatly buttoned collar and turned to head to the conference room.
The current discussion revolved around recent arrangements for several artists.
As the heir of Chu Entertainment, Chu Ge pursued artistry and naturally did not concern himself with the company’s artist arrangements; his attendance at such meetings was solely due to Lin Mo.
Occasionally, he spoke, offering some trivial suggestions to show his concern for the company’s artists.
After everyone had taken their seats, Li Mian finally brought Gu Yi in.
Gu Yi had a naturally cold demeanor, and it seemed no one had ever seen him smile. However, during the talent show, his fans adored his icy expression.
It’s worth noting that being naturally aloof does not imply a lack of manners; on the contrary, he was very warm towards his fans.
This is Gu Yi’s third year under Chu Entertainment, and much of his pride has been worn away. After sitting down, he almost seemed invisible.
Chu Ge’s gaze, however, remained locked on Gu Yi.
He stared at that familiar face, his eyes slightly squinted, feeling an itching excitement in the palms of his hands.
The system’s reaction was even more enthusiastic than his own, exclaiming loudly, “Host, soul compatibility rate 100%, you attempted suicide four times is not in vain—finally, you’ve found him!”
Chu Ge responded lazily, leaning back in his chair with his hands folded on his lap. Now that he had found the person he was looking for, he seemed surprisingly calm. He raised his hand slightly and said, “Let’s begin.”
The others nearby nodded, saying, “Recently, Lin Mo and Qiao Qianqian starred in a sweet drama, but it’s about to end. There have been serious rumors lately; let’s have the PR team release a statement to clarify.”
“In any case, there won’t be any future collaborations.”
“Yeah, we have no connection,” Lin Mo quickly clarified.
Chu Ge naturally ignored these words as if he hadn’t heard them.
“There’s a new urban IP starting up recently, but the male lead hasn’t been confirmed yet. We’ll gather a few actors who fit the roles this afternoon and prepare for auditions. The director’s last year’s drama was a phenomenal hit, so this opportunity can’t be missed.”
With that said, everyone turned their attention to the screen.
These IP [1]IP stands for “intellectual property.” It refers to a piece of content, such as a story, novel, comic, or other creative work, that has been adapted into another form of media, such as a … Continue reading jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_3527983_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3527983_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });s already had a batch of original fans, so as long as the storyline wasn’t altered too much, it should achieve good results.
Moreover, this wasn’t the director’s first time filming an IP work.
Chu Ge looked at the information and stroked his chin, saying, “This character… could really attract fans. I think Gu Yi would be very suitable.”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone couldn’t help but turn their heads. Who?
Did they hear it right?
Gu Yi?
Isn’t it supposed to be Lin Mo?
In the past, if there were good options, Chu Ge’s first choice would naturally be Lin Mo. What does the Young Master mean by this?
Lin Mo also froze, not understanding what Chu Ge meant by this.
He had already apologized to him and explained himself. Was Chu Ge still angry?
All eyes were on Chu Ge. Unperturbed, Chu Ge looked at Gu Yi and asked, “What about it? Does Gu Yi have any scheduling conflicts?”
“No, he doesn’t! Yes, he does, Gu Yi has been free recently,” Gu Yi’s manager hastily replied.
“Scheduling conflicts? Does our company have idle people?” Chu Ge looked at Gu Yi with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. Gu Yi’s expression remained indifferent, as if the conversation didn’t concern him.
Gu Yi wasn’t stupid; he understood what Chu Ge was trying to convey.
In the past, people in the company were indifferent to him, largely because Chu Ge supported Lin Mo.
So what the Young Master wanted to express now was that he had no bias against Gu Yi.
“In terms of image, Gu Yi really doesn’t have any issues. As for the rest…” Of course, the rest would be Chu Ge’s decision.
At this point, Lin Mo spoke directly, “Speaking of which, I haven’t taken any roles in the past few months.”
Lin Mo’s implication was clear.
A direct competition…
Now Lin Mo’s popularity, competing with Gu Yi, isn’t it just a piece of cake? Chu Ge smirked, a faint smile playing on his lips as he looked at Lin Mo with his dark eyes. So Lin Mo had become this arrogant.
Well, that made things easier.
“Are you interested?” Chu Ge asked him.
“Yes,” Lin Mo replied frankly.
He would never give Gu Yi any chance.
“In that case, go all out. I heard that the director is quite strict.”
Naturally, the director was strict. However strict a director might be, they still had to yield to the power of capital.
Over the years, Lin Mo had experienced many renowned directors. Once they knew about his relationship with Chu Ge, who dared to give him a hard time?
Gu Yi’s manager saw that the situation had no room for recovery and couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
After the meeting adjourned, Lin Mo got up and left the conference room. As he passed by Gu Yi, he bumped his shoulder provocatively.
Chu Ge observed this scene without saying a word.
Lin Mo would pay the price for his foolishness.
Bai Qing pulled Gu Yi aside, watching Lin Mo’s departing figure with resentment in his eyes. “He’s clearly doing it on purpose.”
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