Chapter 399: Heard You Got Shelved (4)

Shen Mubai became anxious and looked over at him with a timid, pleading gaze.

“Brother.”

Tang Lengliao’s temple throbbed.

The woman before him was just as foolish and useless as always, but today, for some reason, her eyes made it hard for him to be ruthless.

He averted his gaze and tapped the desk lightly. In a calm tone, he said, “Give me a reason to poach him.”

Shen Mubai quickly responded, “He has a very distinctive look in the entertainment industry, and his acting skills are quite good. If you give him a chance, he’ll definitely become a big star in the future.”

Tang Lengliao frowned as he flipped through the last page of the file. Upon reading the evaluation, his gaze paused.

“Do you really like Li Yunze that much?”

Shen Mubai stayed silent.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to speak—sometimes, saying less means making fewer mistakes.

Tang Lengliao assumed she was admitting to it and let out a cold laugh.

“If you want me to poach him, fine. But you’ll need to agree to two conditions. If you can’t, then get out of my office.”

Shen Mubai looked at him helplessly.

Tang Lengliao spoke indifferently, “First, you’re not to have any further contact with Li Yunze. Second, since you’ve chosen this path in the entertainment industry, stick to it and focus on acting—none of these constant distractions. Father didn’t leave you in my care just so you could ruin yourself.”

Shen Mubai wanted to agree immediately, but in keeping with her persona, she hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said, “Alright, I agree.”

To Tang Lengliao, this silence only confirmed his belief that she was heartbroken and spiraling into self-destruction.

Coldly, he said, “I hope you keep your word.”

…

Zhao Yong had just put down his phone when he turned angrily to the man in front of him and lashed out, “With a face like yours, why aren’t you using it to your advantage? This entertainment industry is a cutthroat business, and if you don’t want to climb up, others are scrambling for it. That CEO Xiao might be older, but she doesn’t look bad, right? As long as you cooperate a little, forget about becoming an A-lister—you could be an award-winning actor, and she could make it happen.”

The more he spoke, the more furious he became, his words turning sharper and more bitter.

“You don’t have any backing. If you’re not willing to play by the entertainment industry’s rules, forget about becoming famous. I wouldn’t be surprised if you disappear completely one day, and no one will remember you existed.”

The man in front of him had an exquisitely beautiful face.

His long, curled lashes trembled slightly in unease, and his red lips and white teeth made him an ideal match for the current tastes of female fans.

Seeing his reaction only fueled Zhao Yong’s anger.

“Yu Jingchen, let me be straight with you. If you want to survive in this industry, figure it out yourself.”

Yu Jingchen raised his eyes, revealing a pair of captivatingly shimmering eyes.

His features were so stunning that anyone seeing him for the first time would be struck by his beauty—gorgeous without being effeminate, an almost breathtaking kind of allure.

He parted his lips slightly, his voice as clear and pleasant as a mountain stream.

“Brother Zhao, I’ve already made up my mind.”

Zhao Yong assumed he had finally come around, his face lighting up with delight.

“You’ve finally come to your senses?” He sneered.

“Took you long enough. I’ll call CEO Xiao right now.”

A shadow of darkness passed through Yu Jingchen’s mesmerizing eyes as he softly replied, “I won’t agree to CEO Xiao’s offer.”

The joy in Zhao Yong’s chest turned into frustration, which he forcefully suppressed.

Just as he was about to say something, a call came in from the higher-ups.