He hasn't received a reply since he explained to his agent the reason for his sudden loss of contact.
Tong Zhao naturally wouldn't reveal all his details; he simply explained that he was married and would be able to return to work in a while.
His agent is a middle-aged beta in his forties, surnamed Li with the given name Shan, a master at flattering the powerful and belittling the weak.
Since the rumors of him being kept by a powerful figure began, no one has spoken harshly to him again.
Tong Zhao had some guesses about why he wasn't replying to messages now. He probably thought that the man got married because he was dumped by his sugar daddy and just found someone else to take over.
Without a powerful backer, there's no need to fawn over them anymore.
Tong Zhao fiddled with her phone, wondering what kind of treatment she would receive when she went back to work, and whether it would be the same as when she first entered the industry.
When Tong Zhao was filming his first drama, he stood out among several candidates and was spotted by a medium-sized company. They signed a contract and assigned him to work under Li Shan.
It is said that Li Shan is a harsh person and is strict with her subordinates, but because many artists who have been trained by her have become famous, Tong Zhao is mostly happy to be assigned to her.
But this joy only lasted until the day they met.
He stood awkwardly in front of Li Shan, handed over his documents, and introduced himself haltingly.
The person opposite him simply looked him up and down a few times, chuckled, and then took him to a drinking party that evening.
Tong Zhao rejected Li Shan's hints and was left to his own devices ever since. Li Shan had too many artists under his management and had no intention of taking care of such an ungrateful nobody as him.
What good are some achievements? The entertainment industry is full of new talents emerging one after another. After a while, who will even remember who you are?
Tong Zhao had no choice but to find acting opportunities on his own. He searched for audition opportunities in various casting call groups, and even braced himself to ask actors he had worked with before for the contact information of some assistant directors they knew, before volunteering his services.
The messages sent out basically disappeared without a trace, and Tong Zhao had no choice but to return to his old job as an extra in order to make a living.
Fortunately, his first minor role after returning to acting brought him a bit of renewed popularity because the director deliberately kept a close-up shot of him.
A popular blogger dug up his first drama and praised his good looks, sparking considerable discussion.
Finally, after half a year, Tong Zhao caught Li Shan's eye again. After that, although Li Shan's attitude towards him was still not good, he would at least occasionally throw him some resources that others had rejected.
Until he later offended Geng Keli...
That was the first time Tong Zhao realized how terrifying the capitalist class in the entertainment industry was, and it was after that that he developed a fear of these wealthy families, which he still feels lingering fear about now.
Tong Zhao remembered that he was isolated and helpless at that time, and without the help of an agent, he could hardly move an inch. In his despair, he thought of Shan Song and dialed the phone number that person had left him all those years ago for the first time.
The person who answered the phone had a slightly hoarse female voice. After Tong Zhao carefully explained her situation to her, things took a turn for the better in less than a week.
His acting career has been revived, and although he can only play minor supporting roles, he is quite satisfied.
It was after that that the rumors of him being kept by a sugar daddy were completely confirmed in the industry, and Li Shan probably believed it, which is why she changed her attitude towards him.
However, Tong Zhao didn't care about any of this. People are just that adaptable. Compared to the sudden arrival of his identity as an illegitimate son of a wealthy family and his arranged marriage partner turning into a benevolent benefactor, Li Shan's targeting was nothing. He was no longer a clueless newcomer to the industry, and he was more than capable of handling these situations.
Moreover, based on his intuition from years of judging people, he knew that Shan Song wouldn't ignore him.
Tong Zhao smiled faintly, glanced at the time on her phone—it was already past ten o'clock—and decided to stop thinking about it and go to sleep.
bar.
After saying goodnight to Tong Zhao, Shan Song turned off his phone, leaned back in the booth, and continued to gulp down his drink.
He was surrounded by several well-known playboys. Seeing his demeanor, they exchanged glances and advised him, "Young Master Shan, drinking so heavily is bad for your health. Tell us what's bothering you."
Even if you don't say anything, don't drink alone, let's drink together!
"Is there any obstacle that our CEO Shan can't overcome? Is there some conflict with some young omega?"
The other person quickly glared at him and whispered, "What are you saying? Why bring up something you shouldn't talk about? Don't you know what happened after the engagement?"
The man quickly tried to cover it up: "Look at my mouth! I'll punish myself with three drinks and apologize to Mr. Shan!"
Dan Song ignored them and drank a lot more with a sullen face. The more he drank, the worse his complexion became. When he was halfway through the last bottle, he simply threw the bottle on the ground.
His gaze swept across the air several times, and those around him quickly looked away, afraid of incurring his wrath.
He seemed very drunk. He propped himself up and swayed unsteadily. A second-generation rich kid tentatively reached out to help him up, but the kid was thrown aside.
This action seemed to flip a switch; Shan Song suddenly exhaled through his nostrils and spat fiercely.
“That old bastard Zhou Muyuan! Who does he think he is? He's been flattered for so many years and he really thinks he's something special. If it weren't for my mother back then, would he be where he is today?”
"Do you think I don't know what it means to assign that illegitimate son of the Qin family to me?"
"It's just making way for his good son, my good brother. Do you think I'd let him dare to come up here?" Shan Song's tone suddenly turned sinister, his eyes seeming to want to tear someone apart.
"An illegitimate child is an illegitimate child, ha! Just like his mistress mother, shameless and despicable!"
"Trying to climb the social ladder without even considering whether I, Shi Shansong, have agreed..."
"They're still so young, the Zhou family will be finished sooner or later if they're left in his hands..."
The sound of the gong was so loud that even in the noisy bar, many people gathered around to watch the spectacle, and the figures of people could be vaguely seen through the glass at the entrance.
I don't know how many of those words were overheard.
Seeing this, the other people drinking with him were afraid of being implicated by the Zhou family later, so they quickly ordered someone to drive away the people surrounding them, while also trying to persuade Shan Song with kind words.
As a result, Shan Song lost his temper, kicked over the coffee table, stood amidst the broken glass, and cursed the Zhou and Qin families by name.
It also involved many secrets of wealthy families, and the people around didn't dare to say a word for a long time, and even wanted to close their ears.
After all, they couldn't afford to offend Shan Song and his group, and they certainly couldn't afford to offend the Zhou and Qin families.
Some of those who organized the gathering were starting to regret having invited Dan Song today.
Shan Song was unaware of their inner thoughts. He continued to mutter curses, "Do you really think I'm no good without the Zhou family? I'm not staying in this Zhou family anymore! Let his good son get married..."
One of them, upon hearing this, quickly stepped in to mediate: "Young Master Shan, let's not say things out of anger. If someone with ulterior motives overhears us, they might spread rumors and cause a bad impression—"
Shan Song sneered: "Who am I afraid of listening to? I dare to say it, and I dare to let him hear it!"
"So what if Zhou Muyuan is standing in front of me? He's just a poor man from a humble background who swallowed up our Shan family's assets, took advantage of us, and then tried to kick us while we were down!"
After he finished speaking, the faces of the people nearby turned green. If Shan Song continued to curse, they would all be finished.
"Young Master Dan, how about we go order some pretty omegas to relax? This place is a mess, and you might accidentally get hurt."
"Order an omega?" Shan Song seemed intrigued.
Seeing that Shan Song responded, the man immediately stepped forward with a smile: "Yes, it was just a marriage alliance. We just bring her home and keep her here. You can do whatever you want with her outside."
Dan Song gave a half-smile and repeated, slowly and deliberately, "Just marry her and keep her at home, that's all?"
"yes……"
Seeing that this idiot still dared to open his mouth, the person next to him gritted his teeth and whispered a reminder: "Shut up..."
But it was too late. Shan Song stopped laughing, grabbed his head, and slammed it to the ground. The pheromones, smelling of blood and rust, exploded in the private room, centered on Shan Song.
"Get out! All of you, get out!"
Despite their discomfort, everyone heard this and ran away as if their lives depended on it.
Seeing that things were getting out of hand, the foremen hesitated about whether to call the police, but the manager stopped them.
The bar manager knew who Shan Song and his group were. He took a deep breath and waited more than ten minutes before daring to enter.
Dan Song leaned back in the booth as if he had fallen asleep. The manager breathed a sigh of relief and called two bartenders who quickly dragged the unconscious man off the floor.
Then he gently closed the door and reminded the supervisor outside, "Wait until everyone leaves before cleaning up. Don't let any troublemakers come here looking for trouble."
"yes."
The crowd dispersed, leaving only Shan Song in the large private room.
A while later, the phone on the sofa vibrated twice, and Shan Song opened his eyes, his gaze clear.
He answered the phone: "Who is this?"
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