Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

"It was the office that called, what did they say?"

Hoshikawa Taku asked calmly.

"He just told me to go back to the office immediately, but he didn't tell me what I was supposed to do."

Hasegawa sighed softly, "But... I think I already know what to do. His tone is so aggressive, he must be furious."

The live broadcast was so successful that the firm should be happy, but her boss was uncharacteristically furious.

Hasegawa is not a fool, so he naturally knows what this means.

"When you go back this time, the agency will probably ask who did Mizuno Ai's makeup and why she was able to perform two complete dances even though she couldn't move. How do you want to answer?"

Hoshikawa Taku looked into her eyes.

"I...I don't know. Should I tell you about your story?"

Hasegawa didn't know what to say and looked confused.

After all, these "miracles" were all performed by Taku Hoshikawa. If she wanted to answer, she would have to mention Taku Hoshikawa's name.

"I don't mind you mentioning my name, even if it's the truth. But..."

Hoshikawa Taku paused, looking at her meaningfully. "Once they find out I'm the boss of another firm, I'm afraid you'll immediately be suspected of having made a deal with me privately and deliberately going against their will."

Hasegawa gave a wry smile.

She also knew what kind of interrogation she would face when she went to the firm, but after all, he was her immediate superior, so how could she not go?

Seeing Hasegawa's thoughts, Hoshikawa Taku said slowly: "I have two suggestions that can help you avoid suspicion."

"First, you can completely hide my existence and say that the person who did Mizuno Ai's makeup was Meow Meng. Her video will also be released later to prove your statement."

Miao Meng's expression suddenly became dull.

What's going on? Did I come here today to "take the blame"?

What if the boss of that firm is petty and secretly takes revenge on me?!

Before Miao Meng got angry, Hoshikawa Taku made his second suggestion.

"My second proposal... I formally invite you to leave your current firm and join Xingchuan Firm."

Hoshikawa Taku said to Mizuno Ai and Hasegawa.

The conversation between the few people did not hide it from Mizuno Ai. Although she did not ask actively, she gradually pieced together the truth from the conversation between the few people -

He had been abandoned by the agency, and the original purpose of this live broadcast was to ruin his reputation.

Mizuno Ai has also been working in this agency for several years, but the person in charge of her has always been her agent Hasegawa, and she has feelings for Hasegawa, not this agency.

What's more, the agency has now taken the initiative to "backstab" her. Mizuno Ai can understand it, but she cannot forgive it.

only……

She frowned and said, "Mr. Xingchuan, can we really join your firm? My contract with my current firm will expire in six years. If I leave, I will have to pay a large amount of liquidated damages..."

Hoshikawa Taku shook his head and said confidently, "Don't worry about the liquidated damages. The artist contract you signed with the agency clearly stipulates that both parties must fulfill their obligations to each other. Only the party that breaches the contract will be required to pay compensation."

"And this time, it was the firm that breached the contract first."

Mizuno Ai raised her head, a hint of shock in her eyes.

Hoshikawa Taku continued, "The agency has an obligation to protect the artist's image and arrange reasonable work, but what did they do? When you were injured at work and hospitalized, not only did they not take care of you, but they deliberately slandered you online and spread false statements."

"This behavior is not only a betrayal, but also a serious breach of contract. If you take legal action, you can even terminate the contract without liability and demand compensation."

What Taku Hoshikawa said was not false. Many Korean trainees sued their agencies by accusing them of "exploitation", "cold storage" and "malicious termination of contract", which allowed them to successfully terminate their contracts and avoid compensation.

This time, Mizuno Ai's agency asked her to do a live broadcast in order to ruin her "career", which is even more serious.

As long as Taku Hoshikawa makes this matter public, their agency will probably be "under fire" immediately.

"How about it? Do you believe me?"

Hoshikawa Taku looked at them and said calmly, "If you believe me and are willing to terminate the contract, I will take full responsibility for resolving this matter for you."

"Not only will I exempt you from compensation and allow you to successfully terminate the contract, I will also help you get back the medical compensation and mental damages you deserve."

Taku Hoshikawa's tone was flat, but his words were full of persuasiveness, making people trust him unconsciously.

There was silence in the room for a moment.

Hasegawa took a deep breath, turned his gaze to Mizuno Ai, and asked in a serious tone: "Xiao Ai, what do you think? Should you continue to stay in the office, or... leave?"

Mizuno Ai was silent for a long time, then slowly spoke: "...In my current situation, even if I stay at the agency, I'm unlikely to have any future, right? I'm afraid they'll continue to target me for compensation."

"Besides, I still need Mr. Xingchuan's help to appear in public. It can be said that I can no longer live without Mr. Xingchuan."

Mizuno Ai sees things very clearly and knows the situation she is facing now. Even if she continues to stay in the office, they will not give her any resources or help, and may even stab her in the back.

Anyone who stays in such a hopeless firm and does not choose to change jobs, but continues to repay evil with kindness, is a saint.

Mizuno Ai is not a saint, nor is she a saint. Her wish is very simple, which is to stand on the stage.

And it just so happens that Taku Hoshikawa is perhaps the only one who can help him fulfill this wish.

In this case, the answer is obvious.

Mizuno Ai took a deep breath, her fingers clenched into fists at the sides of her legs.

After a moment, she raised her head, her eyes clear and firm, with a resolute light.

"If Mr. Xingchuan wants me,"

Her voice was calm yet filled with a certain solemnity, as if she were declaring an oath, "I am willing to entrust the rest of my life... to Mr. Xingchuan."

Mizuno Ai suddenly said such a "girl-centric" statement, which made Hoshikawa Taku feel a little shocked and a little uneasy.

However, these words were exactly what he wanted. He coughed lightly, quickly adjusted his mood, and said: "As long as Xiao Ai trusts me, I will definitely be responsible for you."

"Mr. Hoshikawa...you said that, didn't you?"

Mizuno Ai's voice suddenly became a little softer, and there was a vague sense of dependence and expectation in her eyes.

"If you want to abandon me too..."

Her tone suddenly changed, and there was a shadow in the gentle sweetness, and she whispered a threat like a knife hidden in the fog, "I will not let you go even if I become a zombie in this life."

At that moment, the hairs on the back of Hoshikawa Taku's neck stood up and a chill ran down his spine.

Why did Mizuno Ai suddenly become more "yandere"? Who did this?!

Taku Hoshikawa felt a little guilty, but he still tried to remain calm and looked at Ai Mizuno seriously.

"Well...I will never abandon you."

Chapter 215: Mizuno Ai’s full-power agent.

Mizuno Ai has already expressed her feelings. Hoshikawa Taku turned his head slightly and cast his gaze on Hasegawa who had been standing silently beside her. It was her turn to express her feelings.

"Ms. Hasegawa, what about you? Are you ready to leave the office?"

"Xiao Ai has said so, why should I hesitate?"

She sighed and raised her hand to gently push the hair on her temples.

"It's just... I can't continue to be the agent of other girls anymore, which is really a pity."

Although Mizuno Ai is her first artist, the other girls have also been under her for quite some time. They have practiced together late into the night and faced ups and downs in reputation together. They have already developed an inexplicable bond with her.

Although she felt sorry, she couldn't just leave Mizuno Ai alone because of her current situation.

They are already so outstanding now, and they will also be outstanding even if they work under other agents in the future.

"Well."

Hoshikawa Taku nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes. "Ms. Hasegawa, if I were you, I wouldn't go to the office anymore. Send a message to your boss and tell him you're off for the day and we can talk tomorrow if you have anything else to say."

Since he had already made up his mind to resign, Hasegawa decisively sent this message to his boss and then blacklisted his phone number so that he wouldn't have to worry about it.

"Your phone hasn't been connected. Next, your boss might come here and Xiao Ai won't be able to rest peacefully here. Ms. Hasegawa, please find a hospital and ask for a different ward."

Since he had already boarded the pirate ship, Hasegawa no longer regretted it. He simply nodded and quickly left the room.

Not long after, she came back with good news, a rare and relaxed smile on her lips.

"The ward has been changed. It's on another floor. It's also a single room. I've already taken care of it at the front desk."

Several people quickly helped Mizuno Ai pack some necessary items and moved her to the new ward.

After everything was settled, Taku Hoshikawa walked towards Ai Mizuno.

"Xiao Ai, it's getting late. Let me remove your makeup and give you a massage first."

Upon hearing this, Mizuno Ai blinked subconsciously, as if she had thought of something. Her fingers instinctively clenched the corner of the quilt on the hospital bed, her eyes flickered, and even her ears were stained with a thin layer of red.

"Um...thank you, Mr. Hoshikawa."

She whispered, her voice soft, but she didn't dare look at him again.

When Hoshikawa Taku saw Mizuno Ai's shy look, he immediately forgot her "yandere" remarks just now and thought that he was just overthinking it.

After some twists and turns, Taku Hoshikawa successfully removed Mizuno Ai's makeup and also gave her a massage.

Mizuno Ai had a busy day today and fell asleep in the middle of the massage, and Hoshikawa Taku didn't wake her up.

He carefully withdrew his hand, stood up, pulled his coat, turned his head and whispered to Hasegawa: "Don't worry about Mizuno Ai. I am sure that I can terminate the contract with the agency peacefully. You just need to wait here."

"...Is it really possible to terminate the contract peacefully?"

Hasegawa was still a little worried, she really didn't have any expectations for this matter.

"Believe me, there's no need for a reason to believe."

After hearing what Hoshikawa Taku said, Hasegawa was still skeptical, but he didn't say anything in the end.

At this point, we can only rely on this man in front of us who does not play by the rules.

Taku Hoshikawa placed the suitcase containing acupuncture equipment and a cosmetic bag in the corner of the ward, then said goodbye to Hasegawa and left the ward.

Walking out of the hospital side by side with Miao Meng, the night wind blew in our faces, the city's neon lights flickered on the streets, and the air was filled with the unique coolness of the night. Miao Meng couldn't help but shiver.

Having been busy until now and not having dinner yet, Miao Meng rubbed her stomach with a hungry stomach. She was about to ask Xingchuan Taku to treat her, but unexpectedly, he spoke first:

"Meow Meng, you should go back today. I still have some things to deal with. Don't post this video yet. Wait until I deal with Mizuno Ai's matter in the next two days."

"Ah...it'll take two days."

Miao Meng was a little disappointed, but had no choice but to nod.

She also realized that things on Mizuno Ai's side were more important.

If Taku Hoshikawa really signs a contract with Mizuno Ai, then she will have many opportunities to collaborate with Mizuno Ai in the future.

Witnessing Miao Meng leave, Xingchuan Taku looked at the address sent to his mobile phone, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

"Okay, next... I'm going to the banquet."

More than an hour ago, the director contacted him and said that the organizer was very interested in what he was going to talk about and was available to meet him tonight.

Taku Hoshikawa immediately made arrangements and asked the director to host a drinking party.

He now has to rush to attend this drinking party.

"I'm such a busy person... How come even after becoming a capitalist, I still don't have a single moment of leisure?"

After rubbing his temple and complaining, Hoshikawa Taku still took a taxi to the banquet venue.

……

The person who is just as busy as Hoshikawa Taku is Hasegawa's boss, the head of the artist management department.

It was he who took the initiative to propose giving up Mizuno Ai in order to reduce the compensation during the company's management meeting; it was he who took the initiative to issue a military order in front of the agency manager; and it was also he who urged Hasegawa to start a live broadcast.

His face was gloomy, and he rubbed the corners of the documents on the table with his hands in annoyance, his eyes fixed on the constantly refreshing online hot searches on the computer.

He didn't understand why Mizuno Ai, who was clearly disfigured and lying in bed with her body still not recovered, turned into the idol singing and dancing on the stage again in just one day.

Now the public opinion on the entire network is in her favor, and she has once again become a hot topic of discussion on the entire network.

How to do?

Should he resort to trickery again, secretly pushing some public opinion manipulation to plunge her into the vortex of controversy again?

Or should we just pretend nothing happened and let her return to the group and continue to be the captain after she recovers?