Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

There will be plenty of opportunities to take control of Miao Meng later, there is no need to do it now.

Thinking of this, Xingchuan Takuya gradually calmed down. He shook his head gently and said, "No, you misunderstood. I don't want your money, nor do I want to date you."

He looked directly at Miao Meng, raised the corners of his lips slightly, and then said meaningfully, "What I want is your 'surplus value'."

"Surplus...value?"

Miao Meng raised her head and blinked in confusion.

Miao Meng has never studied economics and doesn't understand what this word means.

Hoshikawa Taku didn't intend to explain too much to her. He just changed the question to something more understandable and asked slowly, "You haven't signed with an agency yet, right?"

"If you want me to help you, you have to sign an artist contract with me. When you become one of my own, I will not only help you solve this problem and help you get through the current crisis, but I will also help you operate this account in the future."

Miao Meng was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect that Xingchuan Taku would say that.

He doesn't want her to "sleep with him" or "sacrifice herself" to him, but wants to sign a contract with her?

Yes...this kind of condition seems to be normal business logic, and what I think are all "unspoken rules".

Miao Meng suddenly lowered her head in shame, raised her hands and rubbed her face hard, as if trying to crush the "misunderstandings" in her mind.

What on earth am I thinking about!

Could it be that I am also "sexually repressed"? My mind is always thinking about those messy things...

Miao Meng tried her best to move her eyes away from Xingchuan Taku's crotch. While she breathed a sigh of relief, she also felt a little lost.

She originally thought that she could just take advantage of the situation and get married to a rich and handsome man, and then rise to the top in one step...

Is it true that there is no such good opportunity? Or does Hoshikawa Taku really look down on me...

Miao Meng quickly collected her thoughts and seriously considered the conditions proposed by Xingchuan Taku.

She asked in a serious tone, "Mr. Xingchuan, what kind of contract do you want me to sign? Is it just for my own social media account? Or do you want me to become an artist like Xiaozhi and Lupa?"

Xingchuan tapped the table lightly with his fingers, a playful smile on his lips: "That depends on what you want to be."

"If you just want to sign an account, then I'll run you as an internet celebrity. You'll only be responsible for appearing on camera, and I'll be responsible for the copywriting, editing, packaging, and marketing. I'll take a share of your earnings."

"But if you're willing to sign an artist contract, I'll push you into the entertainment industry. Participate in variety shows, star in TV dramas, sign endorsements... I'll pour all my resources into you."

Hoshikawa Taku paused, his tone suddenly becoming serious: "You'd better think it over carefully. I don't have any regret medicine on my side."

"Do you want to live an easy life, be an internet celebrity blogger who can make money just by chatting and putting on makeup? Or do you want to give it your all and become a real star?"

In fact, there is no need to think about this question, Miao Meng already has the answer in his mind.

Miao Meng really wants to make money. Although current internet celebrities can make some money, it is not enough to satisfy her. She wants to get more.

Being an internet celebrity is just a stepping stone for her. She longs to be seen by her parents on TV and to become the kind of person who shines on the red carpet.

What she wants is the life of a big star, standing under the spotlight and making real money.

What makes Miao Meng suspicious is that since Xingchuan Taku is willing to propose this condition, he must want to get something from her.

He doesn't want his own body, so what else can he want?

Could it be that... he's after his own future gains, trying to exploit me to make money for him!?

At this moment, Miao Meng seemed to suddenly realize the meaning of the word "surplus value".

She suddenly felt a little unhappy.

It’s okay if you’re after my body, but if you’re after my money—that’s really not okay!

"Mr. Xingchuan, I also hope to sign a contract with you to become an artist, but... since you are willing to work so hard to help me become a star, will you give me a very low share and take most of the profits for yourself?"

Miao Meng stared at Xingchuan Taku with a serious expression as if facing a great enemy. At this moment, there was no ambiguity in her heart, only the vigilance that he would snatch money from her.

Unconsciously, Miao Meng understood the meaning of the word "class enemy".

Chapter 206: Xingchuan Taku's new assistant "Miao Mengqin"

When it comes to money, Miao Meng has always had a keen instinct.

It's not like she hadn't seen the tricks in contracts before, nor had she heard of people being cheated out of everything, so she almost subconsciously concluded that Hoshikawa Taku was definitely after the money she had earned.

However, Hoshikawa Taku deliberately allowed Miao Meng to be targeted, leaving her with no one but him to turn to for help. He was waiting for this moment.

He sighed lightly, and began to "PUA" Miao Meng in a low voice.

"Miao Meng, you have to know that you are now an internet celebrity who has been badly attacked online. If your account cannot be cleansed, it will be worthless."

"Not only will your account lose its value, but your life will also be affected. Someone might even 'open the box' on you and harass your parents..."

Upon hearing this, Miao Meng's face suddenly showed anxiety. It would be fine if she was harassed and insulted, but her parents must not be implicated!

Xingchuan Taku noticed Miao Meng's anxiety, paused for a moment, and then said again calmly:

"You have to think carefully. Besides me, who else would be willing to help you? Who else can let you meet Mizuno Ai? I only want to help you because we have a basis for cooperation and you are a hardworking person."

"I'm willing to lend you a hand now, and you should be grateful to me. If I want to sign an artist, there are people willing to let me sign them everywhere. Compared to other agencies, my conditions may be a little stricter, but I will also bring you corresponding rewards."

Having said that, Hoshikawa Taku took a step back and deliberately stretched out his hand with an impatient look as if to expel him.

"If you don't believe me, then forget it. Don't waste my time here anymore."

Miao Meng didn't leave, and she couldn't leave. Just as Xingchuan Taku said, no one could help her except him.

It's not that she can't hear the "suppression" in Hoshikawa Taku's words, but she also understands that reality is so cruel - she has no bargaining power now.

She gritted her teeth and asked cautiously, "Mr. Xingchuan, what are the contract terms you can give me?"

Taku Hoshikawa was waiting for this moment. He smiled slightly and told them the same contract as Xiaozhi and the others.

"No base salary, performances, 5% commission from merchandise, and a ten-year contract—this is the terms I offer you."

In an instant, Miao Meng's pupils suddenly shrank and she almost jumped in fright.

Not only is there no basic salary, but the commission is only 5%. This proportion is too much. It's like working for nothing!

This is too insulting!

Miao Meng was embarrassed and wanted to refute the unreasonable conditions proposed by Xingchuan Taku, but Xingchuan Taku continued to persuade her before she could refute:

"You think this condition is really harsh, right? However, I will help you continue to operate your account. All the income from your account will belong to you, and I won't take any share."

"Think about it carefully. Not only will you get income from your account, but you'll also get a share of your performances. As your fame grows, your account income will also increase, and naturally you'll be able to receive more advertising. And your share of performances will also increase..."

"This is a good thing. If I were you, I wouldn't miss this opportunity."

……Eh?

Don’t you want a share of this account?

Miao Meng was stunned for a moment. She originally thought that 95% of all her income would be taken away by Xingchuan Taku.

If the account's income is still there, and I can still get an extra share from Hoshikawa Taku, it doesn't seem so bad...

Miao Meng gradually calmed down and began to think carefully about Xingchuan Taku's proposal.

Hoshikawa Taku took advantage of the situation and asked, "Meow Meng, did you plan, shoot, and edit the latest beauty video yourself? How many days did it take?"

"You've seen how efficient I am. I can finish a video in three days, and you only need a few hours to shoot. Isn't that much better than what you had before?"

Miao Meng's eyes flickered, as if he was fiercely weighing the pros and cons.

The video of being scolded for rushing to finish the work took her four days and four nights. She got dark circles under her eyes and back pain, but what she got in return was the criticism from the public.

But now, as long as she signs a contract with Taku Hoshikawa, she can get the highest exposure and quality at the lowest cost.

Although this meant losing some of his "freedom," in return he gained the qualification to climb the ladder of the entertainment industry, something he had longed for but had never been able to achieve...

Although the contract terms are harsh, if she can keep all the account income, the advertising fees alone will be enough for her to live a comfortable life.

After thinking for a long time, Miao Meng finally raised his head slowly, with a hint of struggle still in his eyes.

"Can you... let me think about this? If you can really help me clean up my account..."

The corners of Hoshikawa Taku's mouth rose slightly.

Very good, when Miao Meng said this, it meant that she was quite shaken.

Next, as long as you help Miao Meng and Mizuno Ai connect once, the kitten will completely and willingly get into his cage.

Hoshikawa Taku is not worried that Meow Meng will go back on her word.

Since he can use Mizuno Ai to whitewash her, he can naturally turn around and "blackmail" her again.

"Then let's put it this way. Two days later during the live broadcast, you will be my assistant and go with me to meet Mizuno Ai."

……

Time soon arrived on the day of the live broadcast.

Taku Hoshikawa came to the hospital carrying a heavy suitcase filled with various cosmetics, and Miao Meng followed him quickly, holding her filming equipment in her hands, praying that today's collaboration would go smoothly and that she could "clear her name" as soon as possible.

When I arrived at the door of Mizuno Ai's ward, her agent Hasegawa was standing there, dressed in dark casual clothes, with an expression of fatigue and sadness that could not be concealed on his face.

"This is my assistant, her name is Miao Meng, and she's a beauty blogger."

Hoshikawa Taku introduced her to his agent Hasegawa, "She and I signed a confidentiality agreement, so there's no need to worry about her leaking the information."

Hoshikawa Taku had already mentioned the existence of an assistant before, so Hasegawa was not surprised.

"Yeah, I know her. She's Meow Mengqin, right?"

Hasegawa glanced at Miao Meng, bowed slightly, and spoke with a hint of apology in his tone, "I've also seen the videos of you being hacked online these days... I'm sorry that you've been attacked by fanatical fans because of Xiao Ai, but it's really not convenient for her to speak publicly right now..."

Miao Meng was attacked for riding on the popularity of others, which she deserved. However, her agent apologized instead, which made her feel a little uneasy. She quickly waved her hand and explained with a flushed face: "This is not your problem, no need to apologize!"

Hasegawa stood up and said to Miao Meng in a slightly serious tone, "Dear Miao Meng, Xiao Ai's health hasn't improved yet. When you see her later, I hope you won't say anything rash."

"Of course!"

After Miao Meng swore solemnly, the agent pushed the door open and led the two of them into the ward.

The light in the ward was soft, the curtains were opened a corner, and Mizuno Ai was sitting quietly on the hospital bed, looking at the sky outside the window.

She was wearing a light-colored hospital gown, and most of her body was still wrapped in bandages. Compared to the last time they met, her complexion was indeed much better, with a little color in her cheeks, and she was no longer as pale as paper as that day.

But those eyes that once sparkled with the brilliance of stars now seem much dimmer.

"Xiao Ai her..."

Hoshikawa Taku couldn't help but turn his head to look at his agent.

Hasegawa frowned and nodded solemnly: "Well, she has seen her face."

It has been nearly ten days since the accident.

No matter how much Hasegawa wanted to hide it, he could not stop Mizuno Ai from facing reality.

Not only did she look in the mirror and see the scars on her body and face that had not yet healed from the burns, she also saw the rumors about "disfigurement" on the Internet - netizens' speculation, insults, and even fake photos of scars.

Her mood had already sunk to the bottom.

When she raised her head and looked at Xingchuan, the sadness on her face faded slightly, and she showed a hint of relief, but it was only for a moment.

She tried hard to raise the corners of her mouth and reveal a faint smile, but it was more heartbreaking than crying.

"Mr. Xingchuan, I'm really causing you trouble..."

It was just a few short words, but one could hear the weakness in the voice after the illness, and a hint of unfamiliarity from not having spoken for a long time.

When her eyes turned to Miao Meng, she just nodded slightly, without asking any questions or showing any excessive expression, as if her curiosity about others had long been worn away by fatigue, leaving only politeness and restraint.

This is Mizuno Ai now - her body is getting better, but her spirit is still sinking in the calm sea after the storm.

Chapter 207: Shadow Play in the Ward

"The live broadcast will be at six o'clock tonight on the firm's official account."

"Originally, the agency wanted to send someone over to film, but I told Xiao Ai that her current condition wasn't suitable for meeting strangers, so I convinced the agency to let me stay here alone to be in charge of the live broadcast."

Hasegawa explained to Hoshikawa Taku why there were only the two of them here.

The position of an agent is like a "jack of all trades," requiring operational skills, negotiation skills, media skills, and even a basic understanding of makeup, styling, and photography for emergencies.

Hasegawa is certainly no stranger to using cameras for live broadcasts.