The modeling agency that Kiki works for is not in Sham Shui Po, but in a building in Kowloon Tong.

After breakfast, when Qiqi finished putting on makeup and took a taxi with Jiang Yao to the building where the company was located, it was already past ten o'clock in the morning.

As one of the most congested cities in the world, even at this time, the streets are still crowded with cars and people.

Jiang Yao and Qiqi got off the car on this side of the street.

A pedestrian bridge connected the two sides of the street. The two walked on it and were about to go to the building where Kiki's company was located on the other side of the street. However, when they were halfway there, Kiki paused.

"Brother Yao, do you have any cash on you?" She tilted her head and looked at Jiang Yao and asked.

"How much do you want?" After a slight pause, Jiang Yao responded.

After returning yesterday, the two went shopping in a nearby supermarket for a long time and bought a lot of food and daily necessities. As for cash, they also withdrew some from the ATM in case of emergency.

Of course, all the expenses came from Kiki's bank card, but the card contained the six million prize money won from the fishing competition, so Jiang Yao naturally didn't think there was anything inappropriate about it.

While he was speaking, he had already taken out his wallet and pulled out a small stack of bills of different denominations.

"One hundred will do."

With a sigh, Qiqi pointed to a beggar sitting on the ground of the overpass a dozen steps away. She spoke again and explained, "Did you see that man, Brother Yao?"

"That young beggar was originally called Fei Tao. Even though he is in such a miserable state now, he used to be very popular. He was an idol idol admired by countless people in Hong Kong."

"You should know the famous King Liu, right? But even if he stands with Fei Tao, he will be scolded, saying that he wants to take advantage of Fei Tao's popularity."

"You can probably imagine what this guy was like during his peak period."

With a complicated expression, Qiqi sighed again: "I don't know if he is a little too proud or if he got kicked in the head by a donkey all of a sudden."

"Nearly a year ago, he stopped singing and started making movies, and he specifically made those heavy-tasting movies that were a bit destructive to one's worldview."

"The image of the former idol superstar collapsed overnight. When he walked on the street, everyone wanted to kill him."

"If it were just that, it would be fine. But when a person is unlucky, even drinking cold water may get stuck in his teeth. This Fei Tao is like this."

"There are rumors that he encountered several gangs of scammers, not only was he cheated of all his belongings, but he also owed a lot of debts."

"These heavy blows one after another caused him to have a mental breakdown and even his brain seemed to be in trouble."

"Originally, I was also his fan. Seeing my former idol become like this, I really can't bear it!"

Qiqi sighed repeatedly. While speaking, she took a hundred-dollar bill from Jiang Yao and walked towards the beggar not far away.

"There's a saying that goes, there's always something hateful about a pitiful person."

"This Fei Tao has become like this because of his own fault."

"Qiqi, you are such a kind-hearted person. In my opinion, giving him a penny is good enough, but you gave him a hundred directly. Do you have too much money and don't know where to spend it or what?"

With a light snort in annoyance, Jiang Yao followed closely behind Qiqi and walked over.

In front of the beggar was a broken bowl that had been taken out of some trash can. There were more than a dozen coins in it, but not a single banknote.

Squatting down, the hundred-dollar bill that Kiki put into the broken bowl looked so conspicuous.

"Mr. Jiang, spare my life!"

"Mr. Jiang, I really didn't mean to offend you."

"Please be magnanimous and let me go this time..." The beggar Fei Tao might have some problems with his brain, but he was not blind.

When he saw Qiqi putting money into his bowl, his face was filled with horror, his body was shaking, and he kowtowed to Qiqi repeatedly.

This should not be the first time that she has encountered such a situation. Qiqi has long been accustomed to it. She sighed, stood up silently, and returned to Jiang Yao.

"This..." Jiang Yao was obviously stunned.

He looked at the beggar's dirty face in front of him for a few more seconds, then slapped his forehead, as if he had thought of something.

On that day, he had just returned from the jungle of Saigon and stayed in Hong Kong temporarily. It seemed that he did have some unpleasantness with a guy named Fei Tao.

It would be beneath his dignity to argue with a small star, so he merely gave instructions to the soldiers and the others regarding this matter.

Not long after, he had already returned to his hometown, and received an eye-catching video from Bingzai featuring Fei Tao.

Jiang Yao was not the kind of person who liked to haggle over trivial matters, and the little unpleasantness between him and Fei Tao was quickly forgotten by him.

When Jiang Yao saw the beggar just now and heard Qiqi talk about this person, he didn't think too much about it.

It was not until now, when he heard the words "Mr. Jiang", that he looked at him carefully and remembered his identity. He connected the disheveled guy in front of him with the high-spirited and energetic guy in his memory.

"Every time he saw someone throwing money at him, Fei Tao would be terrified and shout to Mr. Jiang to spare his life."

"I don't know who this Mr. Jiang he mentioned is."

"According to my guess, the reason why he became like this should have a lot to do with Mr. Jiang."

With a sigh, Qiqi spoke.

When she thought about the contract she had signed with the company, she had no confidence at all as to whether the high penalty fee could be waived.

After leaving the modeling industry, she was also confused about what career to pursue and didn't know how to choose.

Seeing Fei Tao, who was once very popular, now in such a miserable state, perhaps Qiqi thought of her own fate. At this moment, she felt lost and was obviously not in a good mood.

Everyone fell silent. She took Jiang Yao's arm, walked across the pedestrian bridge, and entered the building where the company was located.

Starlight Entertainment Company is on the 23rd floor of this building.

Signed young models like Kiki may not work in the company from 9 am to 5 pm like ordinary employees, but they will definitely come here every now and then.

"Qiqi, who is this?" As soon as she walked to the entrance of Starlight Entertainment, the receptionist greeted her with a smile on her face.

She was obviously very familiar with Qiqi.

At this moment, the receptionist's eyes were mostly on Jiang Yao, who was being held by Kiki's arm.

"My boyfriend, Mr. Jiang Yaojiang."

"I came back here this time because I have something to discuss with the company."

"Maria, you are busy, we won't disturb you, let's go inside first!"

Many companies in Hong Kong, even cleaning staff, like to give themselves English names.

The Maria mentioned by Kiki is obviously the English name of the receptionist.

After saying hello, she took Jiang Yao and walked directly into Starlight Entertainment Company.

"Brother Yao, you are outside, find a seat and sit for a while."

"I'll go to the manager's office over there and have a good talk with our Manager Huang about the termination of the contract."

"If I really can't handle it, and the company is deliberately making things difficult for me, then Brother Yao will take action, what do you think?" Even with Jiang Yao accompanying her, Qiqi was still a little nervous. Pointing to an office not far away with the words "Manager's Office" on it, she spoke to Jiang Yao cautiously and in a low voice.

Young models like her have stipulations in their contracts with Star Entertainment that prohibit them from having open boyfriends.

Kiki was obviously a little hesitant to go directly to see Manager Huang with Jiang Yao, fearing that this would cause some trouble.

"Well, Qiqi, you have the final say on this matter."

"Although I am good at negotiating, I must respect your opinion."

"Go ahead, go see Manager Huang, and tell him whatever's on your mind."

"Don't worry, I'll back you up. Even if you poke a hole in the sky, I can fix it for you."

With a grin, Jiang Yao encouraged Qiqi.

Although there was some sarcasm in his words, his words might sound like bragging to others, but no one knew better than himself whether he had the ability to do so.

"Okay, Brother Yao, I'll go to the manager's office first!" Although she was still a little nervous, Kiki looked a little calmer.

She smiled at Jiang Yao, nodded, and walked straight towards the manager's office not far away.

"This girl..." Jiang Yao shrugged and smiled slightly as he watched Qiqi's figure disappear into the manager's office.

He found an empty office chair nearby and sat down carelessly.

He seemed not to notice the various looks from the Starlight Entertainment staff around him and completely ignored them.

He took out his newly bought mobile phone, opened an app, and started playing Landlord.

Not far away, inside the manager's office.

The Manager Huang that Qiqi mentioned was named Huang Wentai. Judging from his appearance, he was probably around 40 years old.

He looked respectable in a suit and tie, but the tattoo that stretched from his body to his neck made him look a little more ferocious.

"I went out to sea with Master Lin and his crew, and I guess I just came back yesterday, Qiqi!"

"Take a few days' rest first. The company will notify you directly when it receives an order."

"You suddenly come to me at this time, is there something wrong?" Huang Wentai raised his head and looked at Qiqi who came in after knocking on the door, and spoke with a smile on his face.

Before entering the office, Kiki had already made sufficient preparations.

But now, standing in front of Huang Wentai, she hesitated and didn't know how to start.

Facing Huang Wentai's questioning at this moment, she hesitated for a long time before gritting her teeth and saying, "Manager Huang, I already have a boyfriend."

"You know, although our business is profitable, its reputation is not very good after all."

"My boyfriend also cares about this. I came to the company this time to talk to you about the termination of the contract."

……

Although Qiqi spoke out the purpose of her trip, she kept her head down while speaking and did not dare to look directly at Huang Wentai in front of her.

There is no way. Companies like Starlight Entertainment mostly have some community background.

Huang Wentai in front of us has a bit of a shady background. Although he is wearing a suit, people who know him a little bit know that he is still the kind of person who will eat people without leaving any bones.

Facing such a person, Qiqi, who is just an ordinary person, would inevitably feel a little insecure.

"Hey, Qiqi, you went out to sea on a yacht this time. Did you manage to get high up?"

"A new boyfriend? Tell me which family he belongs to."

"If I happen to know him and he wants to cancel the contract, I can. I will definitely give him some face!"

With a forced smile on his face, Huang Wentai looked up and down at Qiqi in front of him.

It is true that he has a triad background, but in Hong Kong, people like him have no problem bullying ordinary poor people, but they cannot afford to offend those wealthy and powerful families with deep roots.

After all, almost all clubs are supported by wealthy people, and people work for them to make a living.

Huang Wentai's move was clearly intended to test the situation.

If the boyfriend that Qiqi mentioned was really the son of a wealthy family whom he couldn't afford to offend, then he had no choice but to give him some face.

"He's not some rich young man. My boyfriend is just an ordinary guy."

Knowing that Huang Wentai in front of her had some connections, Qiqi knew that the lies she made up would not be able to fool him at all, so she spoke honestly and responded.

As soon as she finished her words, Huang Wentai, who had a smile on his face just now, suddenly looked gloomy. He picked up the ashtray in front of him and smashed it hard on Qiqi's head.

"You are here to make fun of me, right?"

"Find an ordinary boyfriend. Who gave you the courage to come and talk to me about the termination of the contract?"

"The company has spent so much resources training you and expanding your network of contacts, and the ten-year term stipulated in the contract has only been in the past three years."

"We are a company, we are here to make profits, not to run a charity."

"You want to terminate the contract? Fine. We'll follow the contract. Ten million in liquidated damages, not a cent less!"

As Huang Wentai threw out the ashtray, his face became ferocious and he stood up directly.

The words he said were extremely harsh, and when he spoke, his finger was almost pointing at the tip of Qiqi's nose.

"Manager Huang, at Starlight Entertainment, all my income goes to the company 80% and me 20%. It's always been 20% to 80%."

"Except for occasionally walking on the catwalk, I haven't seen the company spend any resources on me. On the contrary, I have helped the company make a lot of money in the past three years."

"I really can't afford the 10 million yuan penalty."

"Let's part ways in peace. Can't you be kind enough to let me go this time?"

……

There was already a trickle of blood from the place where the ashtray hit her head, flowing down Kiki's cheek.

She tried hard not to groan in pain, she gritted her teeth, looked directly at Huang Wentai in front of her, and continued to beg in a low voice.

"We are now in a society ruled by law, and everything must be done according to the contract."

"You want to terminate the contract and get away with it with just one sentence. Who do you think you are?"

"Get out of the room right now, or you will suffer the consequences!"

Huang Wentai curled his lips with a look of disdain.

Pointing in the direction of the office door, he spoke to Qiqi again in a stern voice. (End of this chapter)

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