Han Mingyi stared at the message page on her phone, still doubtful, unable to make a decision.
Should she believe what this person says? But how can she know if it's a prank or a trap? After all, the entertainment industry is a murky place; who knows what tricks her rivals might use against her?
But what if what he said is true? If he really has some juicy information that she can use, then it would be a huge loss if she didn't go.
Moreover, the man's unwavering assertion that it was news she would absolutely be interested in truly piqued her interest. She was genuinely curious to know what the news was, and who it was about, that made him so certain.
As if sensing Han Mingyi's thoughts, the number sent another message. The three short words made Han Mingyi sit up straight in bed.
Jian Ruoxi.
The person in the hand had news about Jian Ruoxi.
Han Mingyi excitedly gripped her phone and quickly accepted the invitation.
Whether it's true or false, as long as it's related to Jian Ruoxi, she has to check it out! Once she gets her hands on some juicy gossip, she can bring Jian Ruoxi down from her current position and make her unable to compete with her anymore!
The next day, Han Mingyi went out fully armed and arrived at the coffee shop the person had mentioned at the agreed time.
This is a very quiet and private coffee shop. Han Mingyi chose a two-person seat, ordered a coffee, and quietly waited for the person to arrive.
However, when the agreed time arrived, Han Mingyi did not see anyone.
What the heck? Is this guy deliberately messing with her?
Han Mingyi frowned, feeling quite annoyed. Just as she was about to send a message to question the person, an unknown number called her.
Judging from the number, it seems to be the person who sent the message to invite me.
Han Mingyi immediately answered the phone and questioned him bluntly, "Hey, where are you? You made an appointment and didn't show up. Are you messing with me?"
"Miss Han, please don't be anxious."
A deep, chuckling male voice came from the other end of the phone, making Han Mingyi's ears burn for a moment. But what the man said really angered her.
"I invited you to the coffee shop, but I didn't say I was coming too. I only said I wanted to give you information about Jian Ruoxi."
Aren't you coming?
Han Mingyi almost laughed. "So how are you planning to give me the information? Just over the phone? Then why did you ask me to come out?"
"Just to be on the safe side. Miss Han, please don't be angry. After I finish telling you the information, you'll know whether what I'm saying is valuable or not."
The man didn't take her dissatisfaction to heart.
Just to be on the safe side?
Han Mingyi realized that the person opposite her was no ordinary individual. She discreetly surveyed everything inside the coffee shop, and even the visible area outside, but found nothing suspicious.
Why all this secrecy? Could it be that he's been Li Anran's long-standing reliance?
As far as she knew, Li Anran had always had people supporting her and providing her with assistance. However, the identities of those people were extremely mysterious; even Li Anran herself didn't know their specific identities. She usually communicated with them by phone and rarely met any of their people in person. Even when she did meet them, the person was just a subordinate carrying out an order; Li Anran had never known who the mastermind was.
Are these people after her this time?
Han Mingyi asked directly this time, knowing that people like this couldn't possibly have good intentions: "You're the people behind Li Anran, right? Why are you contacting me? What's your purpose?"
"Miss Han, you don't need to worry about these issues. Just follow orders."
The man replied casually, clearly not wanting to reveal more, "Don't worry, as long as you do as I say, after it's done, I will not only give you a substantial reward, but I can also help you regain your former status. This deal is a sure thing for you."
"Really? Then tell me what you have to say, and let me see if you're just spouting nonsense."
Han Mingyi steadied himself, making sure he didn't lose in terms of momentum, and waited for the intelligence from the other side.
When that person revealed the information, Han Mingyi's heart was already in turmoil.
This news is indeed extremely valuable; calling it explosive news wouldn't be an exaggeration. To be able to obtain this kind of intelligence, it seems these people are indeed the ones behind Li Anran.
"So, Miss Han, have you agreed to do as I say?"
The man spoke with a smile, as if he had already anticipated Han Mingyi's answer.
Han Mingyi's reply did not disappoint him.
"Okay, I promise you."
Han Mingyi agreed without hesitation, "I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration."
"Great. I'll contact you again later."
The man hung up the phone after he finished speaking.
Han Mingyi didn't pay attention to the man's impolite behavior; her mind was preoccupied with the news she had just received about Jian Ruoxi.
No wonder she always felt that Jian Ruoxi was strange, and the people around her also treated her strangely, to the point of being overprotective. It turned out that Jian Ruoxi was pregnant, and the child was Lu Shen's!
This is a piece of gossip that could ignite the entire internet. If this news gets out, Jian Ruoxi's future...
Han Mingyi felt excited just thinking about it.
Upon returning home, she immediately followed the man's instructions and contacted the media, ostensibly to arrange a personal interview with them, which would be broadcast live.
The media outlet quickly agreed.
This is Han Mingyi! Although she's not at her peak anymore, she's still a highly sought-after A-list celebrity in the entertainment industry, constantly in the center of gossip, and has a close connection with Jian Ruoxi, who's currently on the rise. An exclusive interview with her would definitely generate a lot of attention.
If they can uncover some big news during the interview, they'll be able to generate even more buzz!
As luck would have it, Han Mingyi had the same idea.
She knew very well that the media would definitely steer the conversation toward Jian Ruoxi, so that she could take the opportunity to "accidentally" leak the news.
So when the host asked her about her relationship with Jian Ruoxi and whether they were at odds as rumored online, Han Mingyi covered her face helplessly, looking like she was about to collapse.
"Why do you all always think that she and I don't get along? Even if we really don't get along, I wouldn't dare to cause her any trouble right now, okay?"
Han Mingyi seemed to be driven crazy by this problem, and she looked genuinely troubled by it. "She's doing the work of two people now. If I offend her, Young Master Lu won't let me off the hook... Oh no!"
Han Mingyi belatedly covered her mouth, looking at the host and the cameraman behind the lens with a horrified expression, as if she had done something terrible: "Um... is this a live broadcast?"
The host was clearly taken aback by the amount of information hidden in her ambiguous words. It took him two seconds to regain his composure and nod: "...Yes."
Han Mingyi covered her face again, her whole body screaming "I'm doomed."
As expected, Han Mingyi's ambiguous remarks successfully caused a huge uproar online through this live interview.
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