Chapter 40

Agent Xie Ming has several artists under his management, among whom Ji Feng was the one he spotted at first glance during the training camp. Ji Feng's appearance is so striking that it leaves a deep impression on anyone who sees him. Xie Ming originally thought that his opportunity had come, and he could finally have the chance to create a breakout star.

As long as Ji Feng listens to him and follows his arrangements, and goes through the unspoken rules, all resources will be within his grasp.

At that time, Ji Feng will be a cash cow, and Xie Ming's status will rise accordingly, making him a top agent and letting those who look down on him see that he, Xie Ming, is the most capable.

Unfortunately, Ji Feng only had a handsome appearance but was mentally unstable. Through his intentional or unintentional arrangements, he caught the attention of a powerful patron, but Ji Feng resolutely refused, saying that he would make a name for himself through his own abilities.

That's incredibly naive. In this industry, who succeeds entirely on their own? No matter how talented you are, if you lack connections, background, and powerful backers, and think you can get resources just because you have some acting talent or something, stop dreaming!

There are plenty of beautiful women out there, and plenty of talented actors who remain unknown. If you have no ambition and aren't willing to take risks, then you deserve to never make it big!

To make matters worse, Ji Fang somehow offended the somewhat famous Li Sidong. Who told him to stay at the same hotel as Li Sidong and even go out together! Li Sidong's assistant even came over to mock and warn him, telling him not to play any tricks and taking the opportunity to belittle him. It really infuriated him!

Xie Ming originally intended to ignore Ji Feng for a while, let him know where he went wrong, and wait for him to come begging to him. Then he could teach him a lesson, persuade him, and put him in his sugar daddy's bed. Wouldn't that make things work again?

Unexpectedly, the investors of a variety show currently in the planning stages, featuring a star-studded cast, specifically requested that Ji Feng join the program.

Could it be that this kid has figured things out and voluntarily slept with some big shot?

The largest investor, Fang Shengtai, is a well-known nutrient solution tycoon with businesses all over the world. The spokesperson for each nutrient solution is a currently very popular celebrity.

Although Fang Shengtai keeps a low profile in the public eye, he is a highly sought-after figure in the entertainment industry because he has a peculiar hobby of manipulating celebrities in a very perverse way. However, he is very generous, and almost everyone he has ever messed with receives some benefit.

Many people who want to climb the social ladder are willing to risk everything to get into the bed of a rich and powerful man. There was even a scandal that resulted in death and injury, but because Fang Shengtai was so wealthy and powerful, the matter was eventually dropped.

Previously, Xie Ming wanted Ji Feng to curry favor with Fang Shengtai. Fang Shengtai also noticed Ji Feng, a very handsome boy. However, Ji Feng clearly refused any unspoken rules. Xie Ming was unwilling to give up and got Ji Feng drunk, trying to half-heartedly send him up. However, Ji Feng was prepared and escaped.

Although Fang Shengtai has no bottom line when it comes to his ways, he has one characteristic: he doesn't like to force others. He prefers people to come to him willingly and proactively. Although he had his eye on Ji Feng, he didn't force him.

Ji Feng didn't tell his family about this. If he did, given the Ji family's power and their protective nature, Fang Shengtai and his family's businesses would inevitably be ruined.

Ji Feng also knew that if he told his father, elder brother, and elder sister, given their personalities, they would be even less likely to agree to him working in the entertainment industry if they knew about the dirty things he had experienced in this field.

Ji Feng was unwilling to curry favor with a powerful patron, so Xie Ming had no choice but to give the opportunity to the more easily controlled Lin Baoju.

Lin Baoju followed the big boss and occasionally got injured, but it was obvious that after the big boss lovingly whipped his youthful and elastic body a few times, Lin Baoju's tearful pleas pleased the big boss. The big boss waved his hand and gave him a spot in a variety show project he had recently invested in.

Xie Ming wasn't surprised that Lin Baoju could appear on such a prestigious variety show, considering he had paid the price of being injured and bedridden for a month. But how come Ji Feng could also get on? Could it be that he had secretly found another powerful patron behind his back?

Or is it that Fang Shengtai wanted to please the beauty and then make Ji Feng willingly offer himself up?

When Ji Feng arrived, Xie Ming snorted and said sarcastically, "You're something else, kid. You came quietly and made a big move. Before, when I asked you to serve President Fang, you even played the virtuous wife. Turns out you'd already climbed up the social ladder."

Ji Feng frowned. He was also a little confused. At first, he thought it was another variety show where he would be an audience member and only have one or two shots. He didn't expect it to be a variety show with many celebrities participating. It could be said that as long as you participated and seized the opportunity, you could have a place in the entertainment industry. You might even be able to become a third-tier celebrity.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for the company or Xie Ming to obtain this project and then give it to him.

Could it be his father? Or his older brother?

Seeing that Ji Feng remained silent, Xie Ming assumed he was tacitly agreeing and became increasingly curious. He glanced at the Yuan Ren, who had been brought over and was standing quietly to the side, and thought of someone. He leaned closer to Ji Feng and asked, "You rejected President Fang, could it be that you've managed to get close to Director Qian?"

Director Qian Yunshan is one of the directors and investors of this variety show. He holds a high position in the variety show industry. Moreover, Qian Yunshan has a hobby: he likes primitive humans and keeps more than a dozen primitive humans of various breeds at home.

Ji Feng saw that Xie Ming's words were getting more and more outrageous. Qian Yunshan could be his grandfather. Moreover, Director Qian was a senior he respected very much. He was loyal to his career, had a harmonious family, and rarely had any scandalous rumors.

"No!" Ji Feng's expression was somewhat unpleasant, and his tone was a bit sharp.

Xie Ming assumed Ji Feng didn't want to talk about it, and scoffed, "If it's not true, it's not true. Why are you making such a fuss? You've already climbed up to him, so what? Are you afraid others will know? I really don't know what you're so stubborn about. Others wouldn't even have the chance to climb up to him!"

After scoffing, Xie Ming came over and patted Ji Feng on the shoulder meaningfully, saying earnestly, "Seize the opportunity if you get it."

After all, Ji Feng was also one of his artists. Although he wasn't very obedient, his fame would benefit him as well.

However, Xie Ming was very unhappy with Ji Feng's unruly behavior. Looking at the person he had brought, he criticized him nitpickingly, "Don't you know that you can't bring pets into the company?"

Ji Feng countered, "The company didn't stop us, did they? Aren't there people who bring their pets?"

Xie Ming said sternly, "Who do you think you are, doing whatever you want? You're not even famous yet, and you're already acting like a big shot. Get this pet out of here right now; it's filthy in the company!"

Ji Feng was preoccupied with his own thoughts and didn't want to argue with Xie Ming. He was a little annoyed: "Fine, I'll leave after I finish reading the contract!"

Seeing Ji Feng lower his head, Xie Ming felt a sense of satisfaction after putting him in a difficult position, and adopted the demeanor of a superior.

Qiao disliked this person too; he was far too snobbish and bullied Ji Feng like that. He sent Ji Feng a message: "[Let me help you get revenge]."

Ji Feng opened the message and was somewhat surprised to see what Qiao was going to do. Then he saw Qiao, right under Xie Ming's nose, walk to the water glass on the edge of the table, reach out, and smash it on the ground with a loud crack.

Qiao had just examined this cup; it was Xie Ming's own water cup.

Ji Feng stared in disbelief. Xie Ming, looking at the shattered cup, instantly changed his expression from smug to furious, shouting, "You damned bastard, my cup!"

Ji Feng was exasperated. He tried to hug Qiao Ye, but Qiao Ye was quick. He grabbed the bag from Xie Ming's chair and jumped onto the cabinet, which contained various collectibles and trophies. Qiao Ye opened the cabinet and picked up the items inside, pretending to throw them to threaten Xie Ming.

"Ji Feng, look at the good stuff you brought! Grab it right now! It's my bag, it contains important contracts! And collectibles! The boss's collectibles!" Xie Ming was hiding in his cramped office, constantly being threatened by Qiao Ye and forced to dodge.

The boss's collection? Then it's best not to cause trouble for Ji Feng. An important contract? Qiao opened her bag, pulled out the paper documents inside, and waved them around amidst Xie Ming's exclamation. Whenever Xie Ming started cursing, Qiao would pretend to tear them. Xie Ming was initially very arrogant: "Try tearing it, and I'll beat you to death!"

"Let's give it a try," Qiao said, tearing a contract in half and folding it in half again. He looked at Xie Ming, ready to tear it into four pieces if Xie Ming said another harsh word.

A contract torn in half can be repaired technically without much problem, but a contract torn into pieces is a different story.

Xie Ming was terrified. That was a contract signed with the brand. If it were lost or damaged, there would be a lot of trouble, and he might not be able to work here anymore.

Xie Ming shoved Ji Feng forward: "Look at the mess you brought! You've caused such a huge blunder, hurry up and sort it out."

Ji Feng tried to persuade Qiao Ye to come down, but Qiao Ye shook her head and then looked at Xie Ming with her chin, as if to express something. Xie Ming didn't quite understand and paced back and forth with his hands on his hips, like an enraged gorilla: "What does it mean by looking at me like that?"

Just as Ji Feng was about to speak, he saw Qiao Ye's message: [He just offended me, make him apologize to me.]

Ji Feng relayed the information to Xie Ming truthfully. Xie Ming glared at him coldly and sneered, "It's just a log; it can't really speak or express itself. I think you just want me to apologize to you."

Ji Feng sighed helplessly: "It's very smart. It knows what you're saying. If you don't believe me, ask it yourself."

Xie Ming then stepped forward, glaring at Qiao Ye: "If you want me to apologize to you, believe me or not—ouch!" Before he could finish speaking, Qiao Ye threw a solid object at him. Xie Ming hurriedly caught it with his hand, afraid of damaging the boss's collection.

After nervously accepting several items, Xie Ming saw the man take out his ID from his bag and try to break it by force. Losing the ID would be just as troublesome as losing the contract, and it would take even longer to replace it. At this moment, he couldn't care less about being angry and hurriedly compromised: "Okay, okay, I apologize. Don't be impulsive. Let's calm down, Brother Yuan. Let's talk things out."

Then Xie Ming noticed that the original thing had stopped moving, and immediately asked Ji Feng with surprise and doubt, "Can it really understand human speech?"

Ji Feng: "Of course! Why would he be angry if we didn't let him? You just said he was dirty and even tried to kick him out."

Xie Ming put down the collection he was holding and turned to Qiao Ye: "I've already apologized. You're not dirty, and I won't kick you out, okay? Now get down, but don't tear it anymore."

Ji Feng received another message from Qiao Ye, who told Xie Ming, "He said he wants you to apologize to me." Seeing Xie Ming's unfriendly look, Ji Feng spread his hands and said, "What he said is not what I meant. I've been here for so long, how many times have you made things difficult for me? When have I ever made you apologize to me?"

Xie Ming: "..."

Seeing that Qiao Ye was about to smash things again from his high position, he raised his hands in surrender, put his palms together and bowed to Qiao Ye: "Okay, okay, I apologize, it's all my fault, Uncle Yuan, please let me go, is that alright?"

Joe nodded, stuffed the contract into his bag, but didn't give him his ID. He waved it in front of Joe, then put it in the pocket of his pet suit.

Ji Feng continued to act as translator: "He said he would give you his ID when he had safely left the company gate. If you attacked him, he would record the whole thing holographically and post it on the StarNet to expose your abuse of Yuan."

Xie Ming took the bag from Xie Ming, finding it rather amusing: "He's recording a video? What is he using to record it?"

Then Xie Ming saw Qiao Ye's face clearly being recorded in the blue light video displayed on the terminal, which startled him. His initial anger towards this creature turned into surprise. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "This creature actually has a terminal? Am I seeing things?"

Ji Feng's words carried a subtle warning: "I've already said he's not my ex, he's a friend of mine who's in the army. He gave me a large sum of money to take care of him for a few days. If anything happens to his ex, I can't guarantee what my friend, who has killed alien beasts and has a bad temper, might do."

Xie Ming also had friends in the military who knew how important a Primal Human was to be compatible with its master, especially one that could use a terminal. This terminal seemed to be more expensive than his own, so its importance was self-evident. It was a rare treasure, and someone he couldn't afford to offend.

So, the person Ji Feng has befriended is really a big shot?

Looking at Qiao Ye now, Xie Ming only felt how precious, rare, and human-like this creature was.

It can understand human speech, has a personality, is protective of its master, and is smart enough to use the terminal. It's not a rare treasure! I've heard that some primitive people are very smart. Except for not being able to speak, they are no different from humans. Today I actually met one. It really opened my eyes.

Xie Ming's attitude instantly changed 180 degrees, his tone becoming gentle and doting: "You're such a good Yuan Yuan. I was wrong just now. I shouldn't have scolded you. Uncle apologizes. We call this 'no fight, no friendship.' Later, Uncle will give you something delicious. Hey, you have to be good and don't cause any more trouble. Be good, come down now."

Joe was shocked by the man's rapid change of expression. His tone of voice gave him goosebumps. He never expected that the man would receive such treatment because of his intelligence.

Who could resist a primitive human being who is both intelligent and understanding?

Qiao Ye was carried down by Ji Feng. Xie Ming wanted to observe Qiao Ye up close, but Qiao Ye refused and avoided him. He threatened him with his ID, but Ji Feng took the ID and returned it to Xie Ming.

Just then, Xie Ming was reminded by his assistant to go to the boss. Even though Qiao Ye refused, Xie Ming wasn't angry. He told Ji Feng to clean up the broken glass, and then pretended to be serious as he criticized Qiao Ye: "You're not allowed to be naughty anymore, or I'll really get angry, you hear me?"

After Xie Ming left, Ji Feng looked at the contract. The contract, which was completely in his favor, still made him frown. This unexpected windfall left him feeling bewildered.

Even with connections, it's not guaranteed that you can get such an opportunity.

Ji Feng held Qiao Ye, wavering between them. Seeing Qiao Ye's lazy demeanor, he knew that Qiao Ye was engrossed in the Star Network and was truly carefree.

Ji Feng also logged into the StarNet and sent a message to Qiao Ye: [Qiao Ye, what do you think, should I sign her?]

Qiao, who was reading the news, also saw the message, opened MiTu, glanced at Ji Feng, and replied: "[Sign if you want to.]"

Ji Feng hesitated: [What if it's a trap? What if bad people make me pay the price?]

Without hesitation, Joe replied, "Then let the bad guys suffer a double loss."

Ji Feng looked at the classical term, somewhat confused: [What does it mean?]

Qiao Ye: [...]

Ji Feng felt that his educational level was not as high as that of a certain Yuan, which made him a little depressed. In the entertainment industry, his educational background was considered very high!

Just as Ji Feng was struggling with his decision, the company's boss, Tang Xin, pushed open the door with a smile on his face, followed by several people.

Ji Feng also politely stood up and casually placed Qiao on the sofa.

Behind Tang Xin was Fang Shengtai, the sugar daddy Ji Feng had previously been arranged to sleep with. Ji Feng's face instantly turned cold, but Fang Shengtai was indeed very friendly and enthusiastic, as if trying to warm up the cold winter, with a hint of affection for a junior.

Compassion? Did he misjudge?

Fang Shengtai said gently, "Xiao Feng, right? Oh dear, you child, you didn't even bother to introduce yourself and tell your uncle. Whatever resources you want, your uncle can get them for you. Don't be shy!"

Tang Xin smiled and chimed in, "Xiao Feng works very hard in our company. Most young people can't endure this kind of hardship. Other young people are thinking about taking shortcuts, but he is determined to rely on himself. He is very ambitious!"

Fang Shengtai's face also showed admiration at just the right moment: "That's right! When his uncle, President Yue, mentioned him, I was stunned for a moment. What a good kid! Oh, Xiao Feng, don't be so polite. Come, come, sit down and let's talk!"

After a round of conversation, Ji Feng finally understood what was going on. It turned out that his uncle had found him a connection. His uncle, Yue Fuxing, was in the field of terminal biochips. How did he end up with Fang Shengtai leaking his information?

After thinking about it carefully, I realized that it must have been his father who told his uncle.

Sigh, well, in the end he still has to rely on connections to succeed? This feeling made Ji Feng feel a little awkward.

Fang Shengtai hosted a dinner for several company employees to foster closer relationships. The previously unknown and inconspicuous employees, now brought to the forefront due to their powerful backgrounds, were now feeling quite uneasy, especially those who had been harsh towards Ji Feng before.

Xie Ming, in particular, was filled with regret. He thought that the owner of that primitive man was a soldier, and probably held a high position.

Dealing with interpersonal relationships left Ji Feng exhausted, while Qiao Ye was quite carefree. When someone invited him to dinner, he ate and drank as usual. In a private room at a high-end restaurant, Ji Feng even prepared a chair and tableware for Qiao Ye. Everyone's eyes twitched at the sight of him sharing a table with the original person.

Fang Shengtai vaguely knew that Ji Feng's uncle's relationship was not simple. He saw Ji Feng generously arranging everyone at the table and not taking him seriously. He secretly guessed that this nephew Ji Feng's background might be even deeper.

Fang Shengtai is a shrewd and calculating person. He has an instinct for seeking advantage and avoiding harm in order to reach his current position.

In this world, truly powerful and influential people are not known to the public; they mostly keep a low profile. On the contrary, those who are widely reported like him are probably nothing special.

Fang Shengtai looked at Ji Feng, who was calmly serving food to the Yuan people, and then at the Yuan people eating slowly and methodically. A cold sweat broke out in his heart, and he was terrified by his previous idea of ​​making a move on Ji Feng.

A warning bell rang in Fang Shengtai's mind; his intuition told him that this young man was not someone he could afford to mess with.

Having figured this out, Fang Shengtai became even more amiable towards Ji Feng, and even praised the original human a few times.

The boss's attitude made the owner and Xie Ming even more apprehensive, especially Xie Ming, who wore an even more fawning smile and took the initiative to take on the task of processing bones, shrimp shells, and various vegetables for the original person.

Joe also refused.

Ji Feng glanced at Xie Ming and said, "My family's original inhabitants don't eat food that other people have touched."

Xie Ming awkwardly wiped his greasy hands, then gave himself a way out, giving the Yuan man a thumbs up: "This Yuan man is quite vigilant, no wonder he's from the army."

A single sentence caught Fang Shengtai's attention: "Oh? You're a former soldier in the army? No wonder your demeanor is so different!"

Ji Feng glanced at Xie Ming and said in a casual tone, "This guy is a friend of mine who was in the army, and he asked me to take care of him for a few days."

After Ji Feng finished speaking, Xie Ming understood. Was this to prevent him from revealing his information? After all, he was the person most familiar with Ji Feng present. This was a time to build a good relationship with Ji Feng, so he immediately shut up and stopped talking about the original person. He stood up to toast the various big shots, and in his heart, he kept guessing about Ji Feng's identity.