Zhai Qinghe was too weak. She opened her mouth to speak, but no sound came out. In the end, she could only awkwardly and guiltily avoid his gaze.

She also knew that she was not innocent at all.

Chien Chih-chen spoke on her behalf: "Later, I went to Xiao Nuo to investigate myself, because I didn't vote for Jinju. I was very surprised that Xiao Nuo got my song. Xiao Nuo told me that Zhai Qinghe gave it to her."

Jian Zhizhen paused, looking expressionlessly at Zhai Qinghe on the bed. "Zhai Qinghe and I went to the same high school. She knows all my classmates. It would be easy for her to bribe them and steal my work."

Zhai Qinghe lay on the bed, her eyes half-closed, breathing weakly.

She did not react strongly to Jian Zhizhen's words, which was obviously an admission of agreement.

As things unfolded afterward, everyone knows what happened next.

Bananas chilled Jian Zhizhen's heart, causing him to turn to Jinju. They then settled for Zhai Qinghe as a second choice.

Furthermore, Banana also transferred the "genius girl" persona that they had previously planned to create for Jian Zhizhen to Zhai Qinghe.

It's just that Zhai Qinghe couldn't handle it.

Later, bananas took off rapidly thanks to the resources available from apples.

Zhai Qinghe also became an overnight sensation thanks to their adoration.

Over the past two years, Jinju has also created many opportunities for Jian Zhizhen.

However, given their industry standing, all they can secure are low-budget web series and other low-quality resources.

Subsequently, Lin Yi was assigned to host "Love in All Realms," and Jian Zhizhen told Zhong Yi that she wanted to be on the show.

Zhong Yi truly loved her like a younger sister, and without asking any questions, she supported her with the full strength of the company.

Therefore, Chien Chih-chen doesn't blame them at all for initially assigning her the "simp" persona.

That was indeed the best arrangement after weighing the implications for whitewashing, economic benefits, and social impact.

No one expected that after the live stream was interrupted, Jian Zhizhen's unmasked true nature would break any "profitability rules" they could think of, resulting in an even more explosive rise to fame.

Zhai Qinghe didn't say a word, only silently shedding tears on her sickbed.

Yes, her path was wrong from the start.

So what if she slandered Jian Zhizhen and stole Jian Zhizhen's right to sign with Banana?

Their current fates explain everything, don't they?

After a long silence in the room.

Qin Yubai looked at Jian Zhizhen, his tone now as calm as ever: "Why have you never mentioned this matter?"

Jian Zhizhen hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Yubai's concerned eyes and said, "Firstly, because bananas have been suppressed by Apple's resources, it's no use me saying anything. Secondly, because Sister Yi suffered a lot in this matter to protect me, so I haven't wanted to bring it up, afraid that she would be reminded of painful memories..."

Li Ze immediately pressed on with a gossipy look, "What do you mean? What do you mean? Anyway, we're not live right now, it's just us, so tell us."

Lin Yi also asked curiously, "I've always heard you say that this Boss Zhong treats you very well. I'd like to know what she did to make you work for her so devotedly?"

Qin Yubai, standing to the side, also watched Jian Zhizhen quietly, waiting for her to continue.

Jian Zhizhen hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Her ex-boyfriend, Chen Mai, is now the owner of Banana Entertainment."

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When Jian Zhizhen first met Zhong Yi, it was Zhong Yi who took the initiative to go to Jian Zhizhen's school to find her.

At that time, Zhong Yi had already discovered that an artist in his company had stolen Jian Zhizhen's work.

She also discovered that Jian Zhizhen was a 17-year-old student who was about to take the college entrance examination.

Fearing that Jian Zhizhen would be affected by these things, she took the initiative to go to him and tell him, "I will definitely clear your name."

The second meeting was when Chien Chih-chen was summoned to Kumquat Garden to sign for and receive damages for defamation.

When Jian Zhizhen arrived, she happened to see Zhong Yi arguing with Chen Mai.

Chen Mai slammed his fist on the table and questioned her sharply, "Do you really want Jinju to admit her mistake and pay compensation just because of an insignificant student, making Jinju, who is already at her wit's end, even more desperate?"

Zhong Yi's face was covered in tears, but she didn't back down an inch. Her eyes were full of disappointment as she looked directly at Chen Mai.

She said, "If I had to go against my conscience and slander an innocent student just to make money, I would have nightmares for the rest of my life if I earned that dirty money!"

After she finished speaking, she wiped away her tears, sniffled, and stopped crying.

She made up her mind and solemnly told Chen Mai, "This incident has also made me see your true character. You can slander an innocent student for your own benefit now, and you may also sacrifice me for your own benefit in the future. So let's break up."

Chen Mai panicked.

Zhong Yi stopped crying, but he, a man, did.

He held Zhong Yi's hand and earnestly apologized, recounting their six-year relationship.

He said he had already decorated the new house, that he was ready to propose, and that everything he did was for their future together…

But Zhong Yi still forcefully shook off his hand.

At that time, Jian Zhizhen could see that Chen Mai loved Zhong Yi very much, and Zhong Yi loved him very much too.

But Zhong Yi is a person who can clearly distinguish right from wrong.

Even if she loves him, she wouldn't choose to be with him if their values ​​don't align.

This incident made Chien Chih-chen decide that she absolutely had to work for a boss like that.

Because her character is worthy of respect, even if we all fail to achieve anything in the future, we will part ways amicably.

For someone like Chen Mai, good times mean good things for everyone.

When faced with adversity, one must spare no effort and sacrifice everything to climb upwards.

Later, Chen Mai left Jinju and joined Banana, where he quickly rose to become the CEO of Banana.

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