Chapter 12 Scandalous Information
When Ziyu received the payment notification, she was chatting with a popular online influencer.
He offered the debt collection professionals a fair 50/50 split, and they delivered the best possible result for him.
My cousin couldn't explain where he spent his 100,000 yuan. The money was attributed to my uncle. The story of how scared he was that he wet his pants was spread to the neighborhood and school by the neighbor's children. He's been walking with his shoulders hunched over these past few days. When my aunt found out he owed money, she was afraid that the 50,000 yuan she had asked for earlier would be involved, so she hasn't contacted him at all these past few days.
After putting down her phone, Ziyu looked up at the online celebrity again.
"Our company will do its best to meet your requirements."
The internet celebrity is good-looking, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, perfectly matching the current social aesthetic. She became a hit on major video websites with just a few seconds of atmospheric video.
When a person becomes famous and their career is thriving, even the most honest person will inevitably become arrogant under the adoration of countless admirers. When he met Ziyu's gaze, he raised an eyebrow with some dissatisfaction.
“I’ve heard of your company, but there are plenty of companies that can offer me good terms. Why should I go to your company?” The young internet celebrity looked Ziyu up and down. “You’re too young. I find it hard to believe that your company can achieve anything in the future.”
Ziyu handed the contract to the online celebrity, because compared to empty words, the benefits written in black and white are the real deal.
Ziyu said sincerely, "I don't really have a good excuse for my age, but my work ability is not limited by my age. And if you are willing to join our team, we will arrange the best agent for you and develop the most suitable career path for you."
There was a similar segment in the previous playthrough.
Qin Yuzhen's company has indeed gained considerable influence in the industry and has some artists and internet celebrities under its wing, but they are missing the most important thing.
—A pillar of the team.
The problem is that most talented actors are already signed early on, and corresponding internet celebrities have also signed contracts. Companies can cultivate a star performer, but that takes too long.
The business world is unpredictable, and the internet industry has long been coveted by countless people. If you can't grab a big piece of the pie early on, you can only pray for a miracle in the future.
It was precisely because of this that Qin Yuzhen, who had never liked socializing, agreed to Cheng Ru's ulterior motives in inviting him that day.
In fact, if Qin Yuzhen were willing to bow down to his family, he could easily obtain everything he wanted.
But he just wouldn't have it.
What's remarkable is that he actually did it. Without relying on his family's resources, he propelled his career to its peak in just five years, forcing the Qin family to accept everything about him—including his boyfriend, Ziyu.
Therefore, when Ziyu saw a rising internet celebrity who hadn't yet signed with any company, she knew this was the best opportunity she could have.
"Your family gave quite a lot..."
After reviewing the contents of the contract, the young internet celebrity looked at Ziyu with some surprise.
It wasn't just a lot; it was practically free.
If he agrees, as long as the company doesn't go bankrupt, he can effortlessly earn enough to live comfortably for the rest of his life.
but……
A hint of gloom flashed in the young internet celebrity's eyes, but when she looked up again, her expression returned to normal.
"I may need to think about it some more."
Ziyu nodded knowingly, repeating similar words to those from the previous playthrough.
The minor internet celebrity will go home and think about it for a few days, and then send a message on the evening of the second week, agreeing to sign a contract. Immediately afterwards, a special person will be arranged to develop a debut plan.
He still remembers that when he got to the part where he was chasing his wife back to her, this little internet celebrity had already become a big star. She was famous all over the country and made a fortune for the company. The big screens in the mall were filled with pictures of that little internet celebrity.
The main storyline is still correct.
Ziyu bid farewell to her status as a minor internet celebrity and continued to handle official business at her desk.
Judging from the current development, the only one who went wrong is Qin Yuzhen. Although he met Tang Zuo earlier than expected, Tang Zuo's character is still the same old cunning guy, so it can't be considered a complete collapse.
Qinyu Town, Qinyu Town...
"A man who doesn't know how to respect himself is someone no one will love."
"And I cherish my body, so I have a boyfriend!"
Just thinking about the scene of Qin Yuzhen making this righteous and eloquent speech made Ziyu's head throb and his vision go black.
Did they add some minor bugs to the character data of Qinyu Town in the second playthrough?
Or is it that the program was messed up due to the data rollback from the first playthrough?
Speak of the devil and he appears.
A dark shadow descended before Ziyu's eyes. He looked up and met Qin Yuzhen's gaze, who was standing in front of the desk.
Qin Yuzhen has been handling matters at the company during this period.
"President Qin."
At the company, that's how he always addressed Qin Yuzhen.
As Qin Yuzhen had previously stated, public matters should be kept separate from private matters, and personal feelings should not be brought into work.
But in his past life, Qin Yuzhen's favorite thing to do was to take a liking to an artist in the company and then keep them as a mistress for ten days or half a month.
Ziyu also secretly complained about Qin Yuzhen, saying, "Doesn't this domineering CEO even have the money to keep someone for a longer period of time? He spoils her for a few days and then ignores her."
Strangely enough, those who were kept by Qin Yu Town in their past lives did not have good endings. Some of them even got caught up in scandals and never recovered. As a result, people in the industry have always said that Qin Yu Town is a poison pit in the world of keeping mistresses, and whoever is kept by it is unlucky.
Qin Yuzhen, a notorious figure in the entertainment industry, was completely unaware of how Ziyu was mentally gossiping about him.
Ziyu withdrew the thoughts from his mind and said in a businesslike manner:
"I've already spoken to Fang Yun about it."
Fang Yun is the same internet celebrity from before, whose online name is "A Cloud on the Horizon".
"He said he'll think about it and get back to me in a few days." Ziyu smiled involuntarily, thinking of the benefits Fang Yun had brought her in her past life. "He'll definitely agree, after all, we've already offered such good terms!"
Seeing Ziyu's genuine smile, Qin Yuzhen couldn't help but smile as well. He was naturally handsome, and usually had a bad temper, with a cold expression on his face. But when he smiled suddenly, it was like a gentle spring breeze.
Upon seeing that smile, Ziyu froze for a moment, then unconsciously looked away.
Why did you suddenly start laughing?
Qin Yuzhen pursed his lips.
Even now, several weeks after his rebirth, Qin Yuzhen still often feels disoriented.
He would still be startled awake in the middle of the night whenever he was about to wake up from his dream.
Perhaps his rebirth was just a dream he had before he died, a lie he wove because he couldn't accept Ziyu's death.
This sense of disorientation often confused Qin Yuzhen. He couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality, and several times he unknowingly walked to the rooftop and almost fell off.
Qin Yuzhen only felt alive when he saw Ziyu.
After his rebirth, he often dreamed of Ziyu being pierced through the chest by steel needles. Every time he woke up from the dream, he would tremble with fear and break out in a cold sweat. This state of fear would continue until he saw Ziyu safe and sound.
Ziyu was the only life-saving medicine in his world.
"President Qin, is there anything else I need to report?"
Seeing that Qin Yuzhen was still standing in front of him without moving, Ziyu frowned imperceptibly.
Qin Yuzhen suddenly said, "Your cousin came to see you?"
How did you know?
Ziyu understood as soon as he spoke.
He's a young tycoon, so his cousin coming to see him isn't exactly a private matter. Besides, Haiyue kicked his cousin so hard that everyone on their floor must have heard about it, so it's normal that it reached Qinyu Town's ears.
The question is, why is Qinyu Town asking this?
“He asked me for money, and I gave it to him,” Ziyu said with a pained expression. “It was your money, and I will pay you back.”
It's good to be distant.
Qin Yuzhen lowered his eyes in dejection.
"No need, the money I give you is yours."
"How could this be? This is your money." Ziyu looked at Qin Yuzhen in confusion. Although he really wanted the money to be his, he was still very principled when it came to money. He only coveted his own money.
Qin Yuzhen stared at Ziyu for a long time, until Ziyu almost got goosebumps, before finally looking away.
You should have told me about your cousin's matter.
Ziyu always prefers to handle everything himself, just like in his past life. Whether it was his aunt's problem or his cousin's, Ziyu always dealt with it alone.
He's always the last to know.
Every time he brought this up, Ziyu from his past life would always say:
"You're too busy, there's no need for me to tell you such a small thing."
The words from the two lifetimes overlapped.
Ziyu asked him, "President Qin, do you have any other questions?"
"You don't need to call me President Qin. Just call me whatever you normally call me."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Ziyu's reply.
Ziyu was left standing there, completely bewildered.
He's the one who says public is public and private is private, but what's he up to now?
And how did the topic suddenly jump to this?!
Meanwhile, Qin Yuzhen returned to his office, and in the silence, he slowly touched his heart.
Bang, bang bang.
A vibrant, pulsating heartbeat is a symbol of life.
But... Qin Yuzhen thought.
I could clearly see him.
Why do I still feel like my heart has been empty? Why do I always feel like I can't hold on to anything?
*
[First-hand gossip bot: Who's been following the gossip surrounding QY Company?]
QY? Isn't that the company that's been all the rage lately?
Wow, I heard they've signed a lot of artists lately! And their boss is super handsome!
[What happened? What's wrong with their family? Can the author please stop keeping us in suspense!]
I heard they're thinking of signing a "Cloud on the Horizon" (天边有雲).
【Are all these small companies trying to sign big-name internet celebrities? Have they no shame?】
[A cloud in the sky is considered a big internet celebrity? My god, with that ordinary face, who would watch him without any presence? And QY isn't a small company, okay? Do you think they can just sign anyone they want? Maybe the cloud in the sky wanted to sign someone but they weren't interested.]
So what's the latest gossip about QY Company? Can the author please tell us? I'm dying to know!
Most companies don't have any major scandals, right? Unless it involves issues with celebrities or finances.
[I have a friend who works at QY Company. I heard they're incredibly chaotic internally. The big boss didn't even graduate from university; he has absolutely no power. This company is just for money laundering, and the artists are used as pawns in scams!]
[Oh my god, really? I heard from others that the boss of QY Company is very handsome.]
What good is a handsome boss? If he were handsome, the company would be doomed; who knows what he would do with it?
[First-hand gossip bot: Author's reply: We are still verifying this. A prominent influencer has already collected relevant evidence and will reveal more later.]
*
As usual, Ziyu shuttled between the company and the school.
Strangely, Fang Yun, who agreed to sign the contract in the second week of the previous playthrough, has yet to make any news today.
What's going on?
Ziyu kept opening and refreshing the chat box with Fang Yun.
We should have agreed at this point.
As it grew later and later, Ziyu's unease grew stronger.
[Help, are you there?]
[This is the system assistant. What questions do you have, host?]
Ziyu frowned: "Without major plot changes, what are the chances of the story falling apart?"
【0%】
Upon receiving the answer, Ziyu's unease did not subside; instead, it intensified.
If there are no problems with the game program, then why hasn't Fang Yun sent a message yet?
After some hesitation and deliberation, Ziyu decided to strike first.
[Ziyu: Hello, Mr. Fang, do you have any further questions about our contract offer?]
The moment the message was sent, a red exclamation mark appeared on the screen.
Fang Yun blocked me?!
Ziyu refreshed the screen in disbelief and sent several more messages, all of which were blocked.
What? !
Just then, the office door was flung open, and an employee, panting, stood in the doorway. Seeing Ziyu behind her desk, she was overjoyed and hurriedly said:
"Brother Ziyu, something terrible has happened! Quick, check the internet!"
Without hesitation, Ziyu immediately opened her phone and saw a big "hot" sign on the trending topics list.
A well-known livestreamer, threatened and coerced by QY Company, attempted suicide and is now hospitalized.
The accompanying image shows Fang Yun's pale face, along with a video.
In the video, Fang Yun's eyes were red and his cheeks were thin. He already looked like a young man in his prime, which fit the current aesthetic. He was hurt like this, but because of the photographer's technique, he was able to capture a sense of vulnerability, which made people more interested in him and his likes increased rapidly.
Fang Yun: "All these injuries on my body were inflicted on me by QY, simply because I refused to accept their contract."
Ziyu was so angry that he jumped up from his seat.
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Rumors! Slander!
A note from the author:
I'm back, and I'm about to unleash the melodrama!
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