Since the issue stemmed from an internal mistake within the production crew, Yu Xinglong was responsible for handling it. However, that didn’t stop Chen Yang from using the situation to negotiate some benefits for himself.

He had already devised a strategy to deal with the trending topic—just as he had handled things within the crew, he would do the same now.

With Yuan Xi backed by a powerful boss, Chen Yang had to tread carefully.

Although the big boss hadn’t said anything, Chen Yang had a strong feeling that little Yuan Xi had a high chance of becoming the future “boss’s wife.” And if he wanted to stay in the good graces of such an influential figure, he needed to handle this situation with utmost care.

While discussions online about Yuan Xi were heating up and his visibility was rapidly increasing, Chen Yang suddenly broke his silence and posted a Weibo update:

Chen Yang V: “I heard people are saying my little Yuan Xi got into the production through connections? Are you guys looking down on me, or are you looking down on his senior classmates?”

By the time Yuan Xi woke up in the morning, he saw Chen Yang’s post already blowing up. The comments had surpassed ten thousand, and they were overwhelmingly in agreement—

“Hahahaha, are y’all disrespecting the great agent himself?”

Amused, Yuan Xi shared the post and added his own playful comment:

Yuan Xi: “Maybe everyone just wants you to make your debut as the main star, Brother Chen. 🤭”

Chen Yang V: “……”

Originally, Yuan Xi’s fan count had been a measly ten bots. But after this exchange—being publicly “bonked” by his own manager—his Weibo account was quickly verified, and in just one hour, his follower count shot up to five figures.

Yuan Xi stared in shock at the rapidly increasing number of followers on his Weibo. He could hardly believe it—was he still dreaming?

As Yuan Xi and Chen Yang took action, all of Yuan Xi’s scandals vanished without a trace.

Anyone who knew Chen Yang’s background would understand his influence just by glancing at his manager’s profile.

Trying to pull strings under someone like him? That was like an old man tying a noose around his own neck—just asking for trouble.

After Chen Yang’s repost, several of his former group members, who had since gone solo, also shared the post, expressing their fondness for their new junior.

Seeing the photos Chen Yang had sent them only deepened their curiosity about this adorable newcomer.

With the online turmoil settled, the film crew also dealt with the props master.

Though everyone suspected there was a mastermind behind the scenes, the lack of concrete evidence meant the matter was ultimately left unresolved.

With Chen Yang’s public endorsement, Yuan Xi’s status naturally skyrocketed.

Meanwhile, after Qi Yunrou’s job switch, a few of Yuan Xi’s senior brothers and sisters suggested meeting up for a meal to get Chen Yang’s thoughts on this new junior of theirs.

Qi Yunrou’s betrayal was a stain on Chen Yang’s career as a manager, one that had left him disheartened for quite some time.

Back then, none of them had seen it coming—no one had expected Qi Yunrou to be so insatiable, like a snake swallowing an elephant.

When Chen Yang realized his friends’ good intentions, he could only smile helplessly. He knew they were looking out for him, but he also knew for certain—Yuan Xi would never be another Qi Yunrou.

Still, no amount of reassurance could compare to seeing things firsthand.

After setting a time, Chen Yang took Yuan Xi out of the film set to meet his senior brothers.

Though Yuan Xi’s situation had already settled, Fu Yunzou couldn’t help but recognize the name “Qi Yunrou” the moment he saw it.

It reminded him of when Yuan Xi had secretly come to him, asking about salaries.

Back when Fu Yunzou had looked into the matter, Qi Yunrou’s name had surfaced but since Fu Yushen hadn’t spent much money on her, and the trending topic hadn’t been handled by him, Fu Yunzou had merely made a note of it and moved on.

Now, however, Yuan Xi’s situation had struck a nerve. Seeing Qi Yunrou’s name again, Fu Yunzou immediately thought of his younger brother’s girlfriend.

Her mistakes? His brother could deal with them.

So, without Fu Yushen even realizing it, he not only got tricked by his future sister-in-law but also by his own girlfriend.

Before the situation at Xingyao Entertainment was even resolved, Fu Yunzou made a single phone call, dragging him to headquarters and assigning two secretaries to keep a close watch on his work.

Meanwhile, Fu Yunzou took the opportunity to slack off—secretly going through Yuan Xi’s profile while keeping an eye out for anyone who might be bullying the kid.

Yuan Xi’s situation quickly settled down, and thanks to Chen Yang’s involvement, he even gained a boost in popularity.

Chen Yang had always been a low-key manager, but because of a joke from Yuan Xi, the latest trending topic on Weibo skyrocketed to #ManagerCPositionDebut#.

To make matters worse, a few of Chen Yang’s more mischievous artists, who never missed a chance for chaos, kept fanning the flames, pushing the hashtag higher and higher.

As a result, Chen Yang’s expression turned darker by the minute.

But no matter how frustrated he was, there was nothing he could do about it.

No matter how mischievous the artists he managed were, Chen Yang had no choice but to endure them—after all, he was the one who brought them up.

Qi Yunrou never expected Chen Yang to go to such lengths for Yuan Xi. When she saw him personally step in to defend Yuan Xi, the imbalance in her heart exploded once again.

She had always thought she understood Chen Yang well. That’s why, when she used trending topics to attack Yuan Xi, she had confidently assumed that Chen Yang wouldn’t get involved.

But now, she had been proven wrong—again.

This was the second time!

Previously, while on set, Chen Yang had personally stepped in to help clear Yuan Xi’s name. Now, on Weibo, he was doing the same.

Qi Yunrou had only been cast as the female lead in Beauties in Makeup because of Fu Yushen’s investment. However, her acting skills were lacking, and she often had to rely on a stand-in.

The director was highly dissatisfied with her performance, but due to the financial backing behind her, he had no choice but to keep his complaints to himself.

After Fu Yunzou took Fu Yushen under his wing, he likely arranged for someone to send Qi Yunrou an email.

The email contained a detailed list of her actions. While the evidence wasn’t conclusive, it was enough to throw her into a panic.

As she read through the contents, her expression visibly changed.

At the same time, another email arrived in her inbox. This one stated that the sender had completed the task Qi Yunrou had requested and was now expecting payment.

She immediately grabbed her phone and messaged the other party, insisting that the job wasn’t finished. However, whatever they said in response made her face darken—even so, she had no choice but to transfer the agreed-upon amount.

Meanwhile, all negative news about Yuan Xi had vanished from the internet. Instead, thanks to Chen Yang and several high-profile celebrities, Yuan Xi’s popularity had soared.

Watching his rising fame, Qi Yunrou thought of the money she had wasted—her resentment toward Yuan Xi only deepened.

Qi Yunrou stared at the balance on her bank card for a while. Suddenly, the corners of her lips curled up, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

Yuan Xi had no idea that he had once again, in an unexpected way, stirred up resentment. At this moment, he was sitting obediently in the nanny van, looking at Chen Yang with an innocent expression—completely different from the mischievous persona he displayed on Weibo.

Chen Yang glanced at Yuan Xi’s well-behaved appearance and swallowed all the words he had originally planned to say.

This little guy wasn’t just his artist—he also had powerful backing. It was best to tread carefully.

“The situation online has been investigated. Do you have a grudge against Qi Yunrou?” Chen Yang took a deep breath. Thinking about the email in his inbox, he couldn’t help but frown.

As far as he knew, the only connection between Qi Yunrou and Yuan Xi was Fu Yushen.

But based on the information he currently had, he could confidently say there was no real relationship between the two.

So why was Qi Yunrou targeting Yuan Xi so aggressively?

Was it because of those baseless rumors?

Or… was it because of him?

As soon as Yuan Xi heard Chen Yang’s words, he immediately understood that this was most likely Qi Yunrou’s doing again. When he first saw the familiar situation unfolding, he had thought that Qi Yunrou wouldn’t be foolish enough to use the same trick twice.

But Chen Yang’s words were practically a conviction.

Tilting his head, Yuan Xi thought for a moment before obediently laying out everything he knew.

However, what he knew wasn’t much—just that Qi Yunrou suspected they were romantic rivals and was deliberately targeting him. As for whether he had unknowingly offended someone else, Yuan Xi had no clue.

After listening, Chen Yang looked at Yuan Xi with exasperation written all over his face.

Although he found it hard to believe that Qi Yunrou would go to such lengths over something so trivial, considering her character, it didn’t seem entirely impossible.

When Qi Yunrou left his management, Chen Yang had spent an entire month observing and investigating her.

She was the first person to make him suffer a setback, the first to leave him with a profound sense of disappointment. That was why he had wasted so much time on a minor celebrity like her.

But after a deep investigation, he discovered that the real Qi Yunrou was vastly different from the persona presented in her public records. The fact that she could maintain such a flawless cover only proved that she had a powerful backer shielding her.

After reviewing all the information, Chen Yang completely lost interest in Qi Yunrou, and whatever resentment he had initially felt dissipated.

Now, if Qi Yunrou truly suspected that Yuan Xi was competing with her for her financial backer and was striking at him out of jealousy, it didn’t seem all that far-fetched.

With that thought, Chen Yang had no qualms about distancing himself from the situation.

After all, little Yuan Xi had powerful backing—he didn’t! QAQ

Chen Yang had chosen a highly secure, private restaurant for their meeting. By the time they entered the private dining room, four others were already seated, waiting for them.

Not wanting to appear clueless, Yuan Xi had done his homework on the entertainment industry while learning from Xu Guoyi.

So, with just one glance, he recognized that everyone in the room was a top-tier celebrity—A-list stars with massive influence.

His expression was one of pure astonishment—his eyes widened, and his mouth formed a perfect “O” shape, making him look adorably dumbfounded.

“Oh wow, Chen, you finally brought in a little cutie instead of another walking A-type hormone bomb.”

The speaker was Wei Wenshu, a three-time Best Actress winner. She was best known for playing powerful roles—empresses, commanders, and other formidable women. Her own personality also leaned toward the strong, independent type.

Because of her commanding presence and decisive nature, fans affectionately called her The Queen.

Chen Yang glanced at the other three, who were happily stuffing themselves without a care in the world. His expression immediately tensed.

“Mu Cheng, You Qian, and Wen Qian—are you three planning to keep your figures or not? Eating this much now means double the training later. If you show up on camera looking even a little chubby, just be prepared for the consequences.”

The moment Chen Yang finished speaking, the three who had been happily munching on snacks immediately wiped their mouths, hurriedly stashed away the wrappers, and acted as if nothing had happened—like the whole scene had been a mere illusion.

After cleaning up, they turned to Yuan Xi with bright, friendly smiles.

“Hello, I’m You Qian, your senior,” one of them said with a grin.

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