The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and delicate, and the abstinent boss pinches her waist and

Chapter 60 Why didn't he come to me for help back then?

Wen Ni's voice was very soft, like a feather brushing against the man's heart, and it soothed the impulse in his heart.

Duan Yu's eyes darted away, hurriedly avoiding Wen Ni's gaze, and he pursed his lips without saying a word.

What to say?

So, he's just making up an excuse to avoid her? Knowing Wen Ni's personality, she'd definitely turn on him on the spot.

He hasn't gotten the benefits yet, so he can't afford to break ties with Wen Ni.

“This is my agent, Duan Yu.” Wen Ni sighed and explained to everyone, “I have some personal matters to take care of, so I’ll head back first.”

As she put on her coat and passed by Duan Yu, her sharp eyes swept over him, the meaning in them obvious.

This is a classic case of being caught in a dilemma!
"Young Master Ji." After a struggle, he tapped Ji Yun's wrist: "Let me take you to the hospital first. I'll handle the rest, don't worry."

If he hadn't taken that hit, Ji Yun might have slunk away, but now he was far from willing to let it go.

"Go on your way, sort out your mess before you come back to me." He shoved Duan Yu aside and strode over to Su Xingmian.

He saw it clearly; the cup had just been flicked out of her hand.

She's just an ordinary actress. She went against his wishes and helped Lian Yu. He hadn't even confronted her yet, but she dared to take action against him.

They're practically asking for death!
"Such a beautiful face, what a pity."

A beautiful woman should be obedient and well-behaved to be lovable, but she is just like Lian Yu, a troublemaker who is annoying to look at.

“My surname is Ji, the Ji of the Ji Group.” Ji Yun straightened his tie with his other, uninjured hand: “If you’re in this industry, you should know how powerful capital can be.”

He believed that as long as he brought up this identity, no matter whether someone was a movie star or a popular celebrity, they would have to give him some face.

Little did he know, Su Xingmian raised an eyebrow speechlessly, looking at him as if he were an idiot.

"The Ji Group's illegitimate son, it's all over the internet." Her red lips parted, and the words that came out, though not containing any profanity, carried a strong sense of humiliation.

Ji Yun's face flushed red. He wanted to make a move, but the pain in his wrist constantly reminded him that he was no match for Su Xingmian.

He gritted his teeth: "I hope that the day you slink out of the entertainment industry, you'll still be this tough."

That threatening tone is really annoying.

Sheng Yuheng frowned and leaned back lazily in his chair: "You've got some nerve threatening our company's artists right in front of me."

Before Ji Yun could refute, he continued, "Why don't you call your father and ask him which 'Sheng' I am referring to, and then consider whether you can afford to mess with her."

Su Xingmian laughed unkindly.

Only Sheng Yuheng would resort to such a despicable tactic as using magic to defeat magic.

It is human nature to bully the weak and fear the strong.

Ji Yun left the private room with some doubt, unsure if he had found out the truth, but he didn't see him come back in.

Aren't you afraid he'll actually expose your identity?

Su Xingmian leaned close to the man's ear and whispered.

If Ji Yun really did that, Weibo would probably be in an uproar.

"He won't."

Sheng Yuheng was clearly very confident, appearing to be in complete control.

Before his debut, although he had never appeared in the media, he had attended some private gatherings.

His identity was known to some extent within that circle, but no one dared to reveal what he didn't want to be exposed. Anyone in the Ji family with a brain would know not to offend him, much less openly violate his taboos.

Knowing that it wouldn't have any impact on him, Su Xingmian felt relieved.

The people at the table continued eating and drinking as usual, as if Ji Yun's incident had never happened. Even Lian Yu took advantage of the fact that no one was watching to drink a few glasses of wine to bolster her courage.

In a slightly tipsy state, her five senses became more acute than before, and she was able to perceive everything around her more delicately.

"Shen Ci." She moved her seat and sat in the empty space Wen Ni had left, getting closer to Shen Ci. "Let's add each other on WeChat again."

Whether it was shyness or the wine being too intoxicating, a slight blush rose on Lian Yu's cheeks, like the glow of the sunset, adding to her charm and allure.

The "ding" sound indicates that the QR code has been successfully scanned.

Shen Ci's profile picture remained unchanged from a few years ago. Lian Yu stared at it for a long time before putting her phone away and sitting back down next to Su Xingmian.

"Do you know?"

She whispered to herself.

Perhaps because she's spent so much time with Ling Jiayu and the others, Su Xingmian has gradually become more open. When she smells gossip, she's even willing to go straight to the person in charge.

Lian Yu didn't intend to hide it and nodded, which was taken as an admission.

They were all students at the dance academy; Lian Yu was a year ahead of Shen Ci and was his senior.

“Shen Ci was the most outstanding in his class. I joined the theater troupe as soon as I graduated. The following year, when I went with the troupe to select actors, I found out that he had signed with a company and gone to act in movies.”

“I wouldn’t be so angry if it were anyone else, but that’s Shen Ci, a rare and promising talent!”

“We had agreed that he would come to the theater troupe after he graduated and we would continue to work together, but he left without saying a word. So, in a fit of anger, I cursed at him on WeChat and deleted him.”

If it weren't for the clarification a few days ago, she wouldn't have known what situation Shen Ci was in back then.

Her seriously ill family members were burning through money every day, she was exploited by her company, bullied by her teammates, and... her lack of understanding.

"Mianmian, tell me, why didn't he ask me for help back then?"

Lian Yu couldn't understand it.

Su Xingmian sighed.

Ever since Lian Yu insisted on catching up with her car yesterday, offering her tickets and even specifically mentioning her fellow cast members, she had sensed something unusual.

But unexpectedly, it was still related to Shen Ci.

She asked pointedly, "How much money did you have at the time? How much could you afford to support him?"

“I can ask my parents to help me lend him the money first.”

Lian Yu's thinking was simple.

It's not fair to say she's wrong; this is the utopia shaped by her loving and carefree upbringing.

But she overlooked Shen Ci's feelings.

"Let me ask you a different question. Let's assume your parents can help, but it's not a small amount. Shen Ci might not be able to pay it back in his lifetime with just the theater troupe's salary. How can you expect him to stick to his ideals with a clear conscience?"

For a man, especially one whose self-esteem and ability are in sync, this is reality.

Entering the entertainment industry was indeed the best option for Shen Ci under the circumstances at the time.

With just a little guidance from Su Xingmian, Lian Yu could understand these principles.

She felt a little guilty for not helping him at all during his most difficult time and for even losing her temper with him.