Cheng Xu had to admit that Yan Qi was really attentive to him. Just by seeing this box of beads, Yan Qi had guessed his thoughts accurately. If it had been his younger brother who saw them, he probably wouldn’t have thought so much about it, and Cheng Xu could have easily lied his way out of the situation.

Cheng Xu said, “This is my business, it has nothing to do with you,” as he reached out to pick up the smooth beads scattered around him.

The man, furious a moment ago, now laughed mockingly, “Really, it has nothing to do with me? Xu Ge, your contract is with me, and the footage we shot is also in my hands. Technically, I’m still your boss. Do you really think it’s none of my business?” His anger faded a bit, replaced by a smirk, “And your sacrificial act for your brother is quite touching, I believe Cheng Jin would be deeply moved if he knew.”

Cheng Xu’s fingers stiffened, and his eyes widened, “What did you say?”

Seeing his panic, Yan Qi’s expression grew even more delighted, “I think I should do a good deed, tell him about it, and give him the video too. He’d be even more moved. Tsk tsk, imagining his brother’s sacrifice while watching the video, that crybaby fool would probably cry non-stop.”

Cheng Xu trembled all over in panic, “You wouldn’t dare!”

“Do you want to bet?” The man exuded an arrogant aura, suddenly bending his long leg and pressing it beside Cheng Xu, pinching his chin and meeting his gaze up close, “If I hadn’t come along, your video would be broadcast to the whole world in about ten days or so. Do you think Cheng Jin wouldn’t find out?”

Cheng Xu had considered this possibility, but always clung to a sliver of hope, “No… Cheng Jin’s screen can’t access porn sites, he also said he barely goes out nowadays…”

“Do you believe that yourself?” Yan Qi scoffed, “Well, if you’re so sure, maybe I should help you out, send him the video right now.” He began to open his light screen leisurely, searching for Cheng Jin’s contact. His light screen was not hidden, so Cheng Xu could see everything clearly. He panicked and quickly grabbed the man’s wrist, “No, Yan Qi! You can’t do this!”

Yan Qi paused his actions, squinting his eyes menacingly at him, “Then sign another contract with me.”

Cheng Xu was surprised that he was still interested in him, but he could only ask, “What?”

“Stay with me for a year. During that year, you’ll do everything I say.” Yan Qi whispered in his ear, “When I want to fuck you, you’ll bend over for me.”

Cheng Xu looked at him, “Are you sure you only need one year?”

“What else? A year is enough time for me to get bored of you.” Yan Qi deliberately humiliated him, but inside, he was confident that Cheng Xu wouldn’t be able to leave him after a year.

A subtle pain emerged in Cheng Xu’s chest. He didn’t think for long before agreeing, “Fine, but you have to destroy the video.”

“I won’t destroy it.” Yan Qi smirked, “It’s our first time; I want to keep it for my personal enjoyment. What if you change your mind?”

Cheng Xu said, “I’m not that kind of person.”

However, Yan Qi wouldn’t destroy the video, and Cheng Xu couldn’t do anything about it. After lying down for two days, Yan Qi indeed brought a new contract, which really was only for one year, and it was a work contract. Yan Qi even provided him a legitimate position.

When Cheng Xu saw that the job title was General Manager of Deep Affections Film Company, he was speechless for a while before asking, “What is this job about?”

“Unwilling to do it?” Yan Qi raised an eyebrow.

Cheng Xu’s gaze fell on the “salary” section, hesitating, “Not really… but I don’t have similar work experience, and it seems Mr. Markey is doing quite well, replacing him so suddenly…”

“He will be your assistant from now on, with the same salary. What could he possibly complain about?” Yan Qi pursed his lips, “Although you’ve never done this, I believe in your abilities. As long as you stay away from your idiot brother, your brain is actually pretty sharp.”

Being evaluated by a man fifteen years younger made Cheng Xu feel a mix of emotions, eventually responding sternly, “Please do not refer to my brother like that.”

“I’ll call him whatever I like.” Yan Qi glared at him, “Cheng Jin is a fool.”

Cheng Xu knew that arguing with him was futile in this matter, so he simply bowed his head and read through the contract. After finishing, he spoke softly, “Yan Qi, thank you.” This contract offered him treatment he couldn’t find anywhere else, from the position to the salary, all were quite exceptional. Although restricted by his current job situation, this work wasn’t included in those restrictions. Aside from the troubling nature of the work content, it was pretty perfect.

Signing the document, Cheng Xu said, “I’ll repay the 15 million in installments.”

“No need to repay, consider it a fee for services rendered.” Yan Qi curved his mouth, “To prevent you from backing out, let’s keep that box of blue crystal beads as collateral until the contract ends.”

The term “fee for services rendered” stung Cheng Xu, making his face pale, but he didn’t argue any further.