Seeing Zhuang Qingyuan approach, Su Yi was prepared to cover his mouth the moment this person spoke.
However, this person didn’t use his mouth; he went straight to action. The moment he felt his hand wrapped inside Zhuang Qingyuan’s warm and broad hand, Su Yi subconsciously retreated to break free, only to find that he couldn’t pull his hand away even a single bit.
Wang Xia, who had also been staring at Zhuang Qingyuan the entire time, had absolutely no time to stop it and could only watch helplessly as that hand was naturally and effortlessly held.
The scene instantly fell dead silent, so quiet that a falling needle could be heard. All eyes snapped together, gathering on Zhuang Qingyuan and Qian Xu’s held hands.
“Zhuang Qingyuan, let go!” Su Yi scolded in a low voice.
Zhuang Qingyuan turned his face sideways and argued back stubbornly, “No!”
He just held on tightly, not letting go!
He wanted everyone to know that this person was his, and that no one could bully him!
Su Yi struggled again but could not break free at all. This was the first time he realized that Zhuang Qingyuan possessed such great strength.
In fact, Zhuang Qingyuan wasn’t holding too tightly, but even with all his strength, Su Yi just could not break free!
Su Yi gave up helplessly: “……”
He knew this person would go crazy, but he still hadn’t expected him to go crazy so directly.
Seeing Zhuang Qingyuan’s wild operation, Huo Yang’s eyes also widened in astonishment. He really wanted to take out his phone and livestream it to the family group chat.
Oh my god, Zhuang Qingyuan has really achieved something big now!
Changing his past style of unrequited love and forbearance, he has gone straight to forced possession!
Fu Yan was a bit unsure of what the situation was. The affairs between financial backers and little celebrities were something he had seen frequently, but he hadn’t heard that Zhuang Qingyuan was keeping anyone.
Fu Yan decided it was better to ask: “President Zhuang and Qian Xu, this is…”
Zhuang Qingyuan was expressionless, his tone lacking any emotion: “The content of this episode… isn’t it guest pairing? The two of us are a pair, is that not allowed?”
“Ah?” Fu Yan reacted quickly, “Ah! Yes! It is allowed! The theme of this episode is indeed paired performances.”
“So President Zhuang has already entered the acting state. It is I who is too unprofessional. President Zhuang’s level of dedication is worthy of being studied by everyone in the industry, especially this extremely natural and consummate acting, which truly makes people feel beyond reach!”
Su Yi: “???”
Director, do you want to listen to what you are even saying!
This episode is clearly a fast-song arena and a line-delivery competition; since when was there guest pairing!
The people present exchanged glances and remained silent. This was capital; once capital spoke up, the set rules changed the moment they said so!
Now, everyone’s scrutinizing gazes were entirely on Qian Xu, with eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and pure spectating.
So the reason Zhuang Qingyuan suddenly increased the investment was because of this Qian Xu!
After all that fuss, it turned out to be just another game of a financial backer chasing a canary. Looking at Qian Xu’s resistance, one could tell this person hadn’t been won over yet, which was why Zhuang Qingyuan had run into the program to chase the person.
…
The program suddenly made adjustments, and the recording was pushed back by half an hour.
Fu Yan enthusiastically invited Zhuang Qingyuan and Qian Xu into the VIP lounge, his eyes occasionally glancing at Qian Xu, complaining in his heart that those fox-like eyes hadn’t grown for nothing, even drawing Zhuang Qingyuan over; this little newcomer had methods.
Su Yi was thus led by Zhuang Qingyuan all the way into the lounge. Tactfully, Fu Yan reached the doorway and did not go inside, closing the door behind him.
“Let go!” Su Yi glared fiercely at Zhuang Qingyuan, his tone clearly carrying anger.
“Oh~” This time, Zhuang Qingyuan obediently let go.
Fu Yan, who hadn’t walked too far from the doorway, heard Qian Xu shouting at Zhuang Qingyuan with an unkind tone clearly and distinctly. Not only was Zhuang Qingyuan not angry, but he also responded obediently.
Nowadays, little newcomers actually dared to treat big financial backers like this. Even the widely experienced Fu Yan was shocked. The key point was that this was Zhuang Qingyuan, not only the founder of Qingyi, but behind him was also the fabulously wealthy Zhuang family.
That was a top-tier wealthy family that countless celebrity big-shots only dreamed of stepping into!
As far as Fu Yan knew, since Zhuang Qingyuan returned this time, many people had tried every possible way to climb into his bed, but not a single one had succeeded.
Now, an unremarkable little newcomer actually had Zhuang Qingyuan completely under control!
This little newcomer really had good luck!
…
After his hand was released, Su Yi did not say a single word to Zhuang Qingyuan. He walked over to the sofa and sat down. Xiao Xue and Zuo Lin hurriedly went over, one handing over water, the other touching up his makeup.
Neither of them knew that their Brother Qian Xu was this powerful. As far as they knew, Qian Xu came from an ordinary background and had no backing. How could he be endlessly entangled with Zhuang Qingyuan!
Weren’t there rumors that Zhuang Qingyuan liked their Brother Su Yi, and had been continuously investigating the matter of Brother Su Yi’s car accident? Now, how come he was chasing after their Brother Qian Xu without letting go again? It truly made people unable to understand.
Su Yi sat on the sofa and closed his eyes. He didn’t want to say anything, nor did he want to see Zhuang Qingyuan. What could he even say? This person simply couldn’t be communicated with.
That Zhuang Qingyuan hadn’t directly called him Su Yi in front of everyone—he was already thanking heaven and earth!
If Zhuang Qingyuan really called him Su Yi outside, then Qian Xu would undoubtedly become the most ridiculous joke in front of everyone!
He could already guess how the entertainment news would write about it. Although no one dared to report on Zhuang Qingyuan, Qian Xu was a nobody, and anyone could say a word or two; by then, whatever unpleasant words there could be, they would all be there.
If it were seen by his older sister, she would definitely be sad.
Moreover, before Qian Xu’s acting career had even begun, he would be fixed with a massive label, securely pasted as Su Yi’s substitute!
…
The other guests went to the public lounge, and the sound of discussion inside had never stopped, gathering together to gossip about what just happened.
“Han Yan, didn’t Qian Xu belong to your Qingshan before? How does he know Zhuang Qingyuan?”
“How would I know this? I only heard that his original agent was arrested, the reason being pimping for the artists under him. I also heard that among the agents under that guy, not a single one didn’t attend wine parties at the very least, there were dozens of sessions!”
Han Yan seemingly didn’t mention a single word about Qian Xu, but the direction implied by his words was already very strong.
“So he clung to him at a wine party; I knew it, how could he possibly have a legitimate channel to get to know Zhuang Qingyuan.”
“Then being touched by Zhuang Qingyuan just now, he must have felt very thrilled inside, yet he deliberately put on a look of being very unwilling. Truly quite a poser.”
“Maybe the person is playing hard to get; big bosses like this kind of thing.”
Lou Nounou walked over and said straightforwardly, “Look at how sour you guys are, one by one. In your hearts, you’re actually envious of Qian Xu to death, wishing that the hand Zhuang Qingyuan held was yours.”
“How can we not be envious? Originally, everyone was supposed to wait here, but because of President Zhuang, nobody like him who doesn’t even have a single piece of work directly entered the VIP lounge. Besides, there’s no need to think about this episode; we definitely won’t have many shots, it has become his solo show!”
“Nounou will definitely have shots. Nounou, who exactly is your brother? How does he know Zhuang Qingyuan? Could he also be some big boss?”
“Yeah, tell us! We are all curious about how your brother got to know President Zhuang.”
Han Yan’s eyes darted, and he also looked at Lou Nounou: “Nounou, President Zhuang knows your brother, so he will definitely take care of you too. Qian Xu is just an eighteenth-tier celebrity yet he can go to the VIP room, but you cannot. I truly feel it’s not worth it for you!”
“Thank you very much, but don’t feel it’s not worth it for me. I just like it in the public lounge, it’s lively with many people!” Lou Nounou wasn’t stupid; how could he not know that Han Yan wanted to use him as a tool?
Seeing that Lou Nounou didn’t bite, Han Yan failed in his plot and ground his back teeth in anger. He was unwilling to accept it. On what grounds could Qian Xu get everything? Entering Yixia Studio was one thing, but he actually knew Zhuang Qingyuan as well.
That was Zhuang Qingyuan, a person he couldn’t even see the face of even if he wanted to approach!
…
Su Yuyan stayed in the corner unusually quietly. His mind was entirely filled with the way Qian Xu got out of the car, walked over, and smiled at him. Could there really be people who look so alike? They looked too similar, so similar that it made him uneasy!
Furthermore, that day at Wuli Yanyan, didn’t Zhuang Qingyuan like Su Yi? How could he turn around and be endlessly entangled with this Qian Xu!
Could it be a coincidence? Isn’t it a bit too coincidental?
Su Yuyan racked his brains, and finally arrived at the most probable possibility: a substitute!
Yes, exactly a substitute. Because Zhuang Qingyuan also discovered that this Qian Xu looked very much like Su Yi, he was treating this Qian Xu as Su Yi’s substitute, which was why he treated Qian Xu differently!
Now Su Yuyan also understood another point: why Su Yi had wanted to sign this Qian Xu before. It was because Su Yi saw his own shadow in this minor actor.
Then this Qian Xu really had a good life; because he looked like Su Yi, he was specially treated by Zhuang Qingyuan.
Then in the future, as long as Zhuang Qingyuan opened his mouth, wouldn’t Qian Xu be able to have resources that others couldn’t even reach in their dreams? It might not take long before he became even more famous than Su Yi!
Can this Qian Xu be kept?
No!
Those who look like Su Yi shouldn’t have a good time!
Since he looks so much like Su Yi, why don’t they go to hell together!
A cold, sinister, and evil smile appeared on Su Yuyan’s originally well-behaved face.
Lou Nounou turned his head and just happened to see Su Yuyan’s crazed and sinister smile. He couldn’t help but feel a chill run through his body, his intuition telling him that this person, Su Yuyan, was very dangerous!
…
Suddenly, the noisy sound inside the room came to an abrupt halt. Fu Yan walked in leading a person.
That person wore sunglasses, and the aura of keeping strangers away was clearly revealed. Behind him followed black-clothed bodyguards. This grand display… It was yet another big boss.
“President Lou, please. Lou Nounou, come, your brother is here.” Fu Yan waved to Lou Nounou with a smile on his face.
Fu Yan was just puzzled. What was going on today? These investors usually couldn’t be invited even if one tried, yet today they were all running over one after another.
“Lou Nounou’s brother turns out to be President Lou of the Lou Group. No wonder he said his brother knows Zhuang Qingyuan. With this background, why was he still hiding and tucking it away?”
“His brother’s aura is so strong!”
“This is President Lou, the number one person of the Lou Group. Different from Zhuang Qingyuan who still has the Zhuang family behind him, President Lou has himself behind him. Being able to support the entire Lou Group alone just after becoming an adult—go check it up and you’ll know that it’s not just his aura that is strong!”
……
Lou Nounou, who was usually loud and arrogant, instantly stood straight and became exceptionally disciplined the moment he saw Lou Lan appear.
Honestly walking up to Lou Lan, he softly called out: “Brother!”
Lou Lan looked down at Lou Nounou, his gaze very deep and heavy, entirely concealed by the sunglasses. Lou Lan raised his hand and pressed it on Lou Nounou’s head!
He said faintly: “Have fun!”
Then he turned around to look at Fu Yan: “Didn’t Zhuang Qingyuan come?”
“Yes, President Zhuang is next door. I will immediately have someone clear out a lounge separately for Lou Nounou.” Before this, Fu Yan also didn’t know that Lou Nounou was actually Lou Lan’s younger brother. This Lou Nounou was too low-profile; if others had resources, they would have said something long ago, but Lou Nounou didn’t utter half a word.
Lou Lan: “No need, he likes it lively!”
After Lou Lan finished speaking, he walked out. Lou Nounou raised his head and looked at his brother’s back.
He knew his brother and Zhuang Qingyuan knew each other, but he had only seen his brother putting his arm around Zhuang Qingyuan’s shoulder in a high school graduation photo, looking like they had a very tight relationship.
Therefore, when he heard others talking about Qingyi’s CEO, Zhuang Qingyuan, before, perhaps out of a psychological desire to show off, he said his brother and Zhuang Qingyuan knew each other.
He hadn’t expected his brother to truly still be in contact with Zhuang Qingyuan, but he had never heard his brother mention it.
Of course, after his brother took over the company, he was very busy every day and rarely accompanied him to chat idly.
Lou Lan stopped his steps at the doorway of the VIP room: “President Fu go ahead with your work, I can just go in by myself.”
“Alright, okay then!” Fu Yan agreed and left.
Lou Lan and Zhuang Qingyuan were high school best friends. Later, before university even started, Zhuang Qingyuan ran abroad and rarely came back afterward. Later, as they got busy, the contact between the two became less.
Lou Lan knocked on the door and pushed it open to go inside, only to see Zhuang Qingyuan standing aggrievedly beside the sofa, his eyes staring at the person sitting on the sofa without blinking even once.