At 8 PM, the black Koenigsegg cruised down the street, the soothing in-car music uplifting the mood.

Yu Yan was sitting in the passenger seat, just about to take out his phone, when the group chat exploded with messages.

He glanced quickly at the chat history and his eyelids twitched. He immediately switched to Weibo.

#He Zhi Yu Plays Hard to Get#

#He Zhi Yu’s Family Background#

#He Zhi Yu Hits Someone#

Half an hour ago, paparazzi released a low-quality video showing He Zhi Yu shoving someone, his expression fierce, seemingly warning the person.

Although it didn’t top the trending list, it remained hot, and even other members of the group were dragged into the drama.

With a nervous feeling, Yu Yan opened the netizens’ comments.

“He Zhi Yu really played a good hand poorly. Ugly people cause trouble.”

He Zhi Yu replied, “There’s an ophthalmology hospital near the Second Ring Road, keep the receipt and I’ll reimburse you for treatment.”

“What kind of person is he? He hits people and still stays in the entertainment industry?”

He Zhi Yu replied, “The successor of socialism.”

“In the low-quality video, the person being hit seems to be Xie Qi, who left the group with him. Isn’t anyone speaking up for Xie Qi?”

He Zhi Yu replied, “Tap your little head and see if you can hear the water inside?”

“Poor Xie Qi, forced to leave the group and still bullied by the young master.”

He Zhi Yu replied, “Send me your address, I’ll send you a box of Liu Liu Mei.”

…

Yu Yan’s eyelids twitched again. He straightened his body and quickly messaged Jian Ran for He Zhi Yu’s contact information.

“What’s with the temper?” Yu Chen glanced at him.

Yu Yan was furious, “One of the artists I manage made it to the trending list.”

“Isn’t that a good thing? Saves on marketing expenses.”

“The problem is, he’s messing around with the netizens, insulting people without swearing. He’s lost the public’s favor. What’s the point of having a pretty face if that’s all there is?”

After getting He Zhi Yu’s contact details, Yu Yan initially planned to change his Weibo password and have staff manage the account.

But He Zhi Yu repeatedly assured him that he wouldn’t use the main account anymore, promising with his character to keep the account secure.

Half a minute later, Yu Yan saw an account using the same IP as He Zhi Yu, with the ID “Ultimate Sweetheart He Zhi Yu” actively commenting on major marketing accounts. The tone of the comments was just like He Zhi Yu’s.

Fortunately, the comment section didn’t recognize him. The comments were just typical fan words.

Yu Yan sighed and tossed his phone onto the central console.

“Is it that serious?”

“It’s not exactly serious, it’s just… maybe he’s hit his rebellious phase?” Yu Yan sat up straight. “Brother, does He Zhi Yu really have backstage support?”

“It’s not exactly backstage support, but his father is the founder of Lu Yu.”

Lu Yu is a well-known domestic clothing brand with a range of products from affordable to luxury, catering to all consumer groups, with high national recognition.

In recent years, Lu Yu’s footwear products have been doing very well, even being exported overseas.

But if He Zhi Yu had such powerful backstage support, why would he be struggling in the entertainment industry?

Yu Chen saw what he was thinking and explained, “His family didn’t approve of him entering the entertainment industry, so they cut off all his bank cards and won’t let him use their resources.”

Yu Yan paused for a moment. “He wouldn’t just listen like that, right?”

“His father made it clear that no one is allowed to give him any resources.”

A rebellious teenager, indeed!

“Then, does his family not care about him?” Yu Yan asked in confusion.

“His agent is his cousin, and she watches him almost 24/7 to prevent him from making trouble,” Yu Chen explained.

Yu Yan nodded slowly. “Brother, you know a lot.”

Yu Chen cleared his throat and nodded slightly.

As a member of the He family, whether it’s He Zhi Yu or his cousin, they must have plenty of resources in the fashion and entertainment industries, but unfortunately, they can’t use them themselves.

An idea suddenly clicked in Yu Yan’s mind. He sat up straight. “Brother, if I find resources for He Zhi Yu, his father shouldn’t cause trouble for me, right?”

“Shouldn’t be a problem.”

Yu Yan’s eyes lit up. After thinking for a moment, he proposed his idea. “What if… I’m just saying, what if I find resources for He Zhi Yu, and then he introduces some resources to other artists under my management? A resource exchange. Do you think that would work?”

Yu Chen suddenly laughed, “Are you trying to exploit a loophole?”

“I think it’s a good idea,” Yu Yan chuckled and immediately messaged He Zhi Yu to outline his plan.

Even if it’s for the sake of the Yu family’s reputation, He Zhi Yu’s father shouldn’t target him.

Besides, if He Zhi Yu’s father could tolerate him shooting strange online movies, there’s no reason he wouldn’t tolerate other things.

He Zhi Yu hadn’t replied yet, probably still arguing with the netizens.

Tea Room.

The tea master brewed the tea, and as he got up to leave, he closed the door gently.

“Try the Da Hong Pao from this year.” Shen Yuming raised his gaze.

The fragrance was rich, with a hint of bitterness upon tasting.

Yu Chen took a sip, “Could you add a spoonful of sugar?”

He had never liked sweet things before, at most sharing a bowl of Cantonese sugar water with Shen Yuming.

But since Yu Yan loved milk tea, Jiang Mo always prepared a cup for him too, and gradually, his own taste had changed.

Under the piercing gaze of Shen Yuming, he shook his head regretfully, “Forget it then.”

Yu Chen handed over the project proposal, “Take a good look, if there are no issues, just sign it.”

Minghua’s main business was real estate, while Chaoxing specialized in smart home products.

The B Shuiwan villa area was a project Minghua had invested heavily in over the past few years. It had now been completed, and Chaoxing was responsible for the full home customization.

“This price… can you make the decision?” Shen Yuming’s tone was hesitant.

Yu Chen set down his tea cup, tapping his fingers on the table twice.

“Who do you think you’re talking to? This price was decided after a discussion with my parents. We’re giving you two more points on the original agreed price, as thanks for taking care of my brother.”

The two-point benefit added up to a figure in the eight-digit range.

Shen Yuming showed no hesitation and quickly signed both copies of the contract.

“Taking advantage of others, remember to take care of my brother more at the company.”

“Got it, living Buddha.” Shen Yuming returned the contract.

Yu Chen frowned slightly, “Can’t you just say I’m grateful and repay the favor?”

“Several tens of millions, you guys really don’t mind.” Shen Yuming’s lips curled into a mocking smile, his mood inexplicably irritated. He took out a cigarette.

Yu Chen opened his mouth as if to say something but stopped himself. Thinking about the troublesome matters within the Shen family, he chose to stay silent.

After a brief pause, he changed the subject, “I’ve noticed some issues with the company’s accounts recently.”

Shen Yuming slightly raised his gaze, his eyes landing on the contract.

Yu Chen instantly understood his meaning, “You think it’s Xiao Yan?”

“Isn’t it?”

When Yu Yan was at the company, his position was high, and he had attracted a large group of people, including management and shareholders.

But after Yu Yan left, Yu Chen hadn’t removed these people from their posts. At first, it was because he was worried that Yu Yan might change his mind and come back to the company. Later, it seemed Yu Yan wasn’t interested in that, so there was no need to move them.

Recently, Yu Yan had been acting strangely, particularly disliking the idea of going to Chaoxing and even mentioning several times that his going there might lead to the company’s bankruptcy.

A few days ago, Yu Chen overheard a conversation between Yu Yan and Qi Mo. He kept his guard up and, sure enough, found something after checking.

“No way.” Yu Chen responded firmly.

Shen Yuming tilted his head, exhaling a puff of smoke. “Why do you think so?”

“What’s his reason for acting like this? Does he want the company to go bankrupt? Is he trying to get back at me?” Yu Chen still shook his head.

“Does Yu Zong know about this?”

“I haven’t told my dad yet.”

The matter hadn’t been fully investigated, and Yu Chen didn’t want to bother his father with these smaller issues.

“Are you sure he doesn’t know?” Shen Yuming’s voice was low, almost as if hinting at something.

Yu Chen raised his head slightly, “What do you mean?”

The setting sun outside was blood-red, casting its final glow.

The room was silent, the rich aroma of tea mixing with the faint scent of tobacco—nothing unpleasant.

After a long pause, Yu Chen heard Shen Yuming’s voice.

“Yu Chen, you can’t keep things balanced with one hand.”

Yu Chen parted his lips, trying to argue, “It’s not always like that.”

Some families, even if they are biological, cannot keep things balanced, while other families, even without blood ties, can do so.

Yu Chen casually swiped his phone, seeing a message from Yu Yan, and quickly replied with a few words.

Yu Chen fell silent for a moment, “Alright, remember to take care of my brother.”

His firm tone made Shen Yuming even more irritated. Even after finishing a cigarette, his mood hadn’t improved. He furrowed his brow, and on a strange impulse, he spoke up, “There’s one more thing.”

“What is it?”

“Your family isn’t mistreating him, right?”

“Shen Yuming! What are you saying?”

Shen Yuming bit his tongue, cursing himself silently for asking such a dumb question. “Forget I said anything.”