Chapter 1752 - 717: So-called Rules_2

Chapter 1752: Chapter 717: So-called Rules_2

"Zhou Wang, what on earth are you doing? Maintaining Jiang Mo’s single persona could benefit her significantly. Don’t you understand this?"

Linda finally lost her temper, "Also, Jiang Mo must attend tonight’s banquet. Whether you agree or not, I’ll call her now..."

Linda’s sharp voice snapped Mr. Chen and others back to reality. Perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed, the young man called Brother Xun was the first to coldly snort and sarcastically say:

"Haha, such a big deal you are. And you, you’re Jiang Mo’s boss, right? You seem quite cocky. I’ve lived in Beidou for over a decade and never seen anyone with your confidence. Forget about me, none of the ’Four Young Masters’ are as impressive as you!"

"Living for over a decade without confidence? That just means you’re useless."

Zhou Wang glanced at him sideways and directly retorted.

From the brief exchange between the guy and Linda, Zhou Wang could tell he was eyeing his woman, so naturally, Zhou Wang didn’t feel the need to be courteous.

"You..."

Brother Xun, who had never been humiliated like this before, turned red with anger instantly.

"Young man, are you planning to offend everyone in the circle on the first day of the premiere?"

Mr. Chen, who was made uncomfortable by Zhou Wang’s attitude, also spoke coldly, "It seems you still don’t know what the survival rules of the entertainment circle are..."

"Survival of the fittest, that’s the truth everywhere."

Zhou Wang smiled for the first time and gave Mr. Chen a meaningful look, "Chen Youxin, I don’t think you can represent the whole circle. Why don’t you ask Ma Yuan if he dares to come here and preach the so-called ’survival rules’ to me?"

Mr. Chen, who was addressed by his full name by Zhou Wang, was a bit dumbfounded.

Ma Yuan?

He knows the boss of Daxia Film and Television?

Wait, what does he mean by this sentence...

At the same time, the familiarity brought by the name "Zhou Wang" became more and more intense, and Chen Youxin suddenly felt a bit panicked for no reason.

"Sorry, excuse me for a moment..."

Chen Youxin couldn’t quite recall it but his long-standing shrewdness made him decide to pause, at least to find out what’s going on.

Chen Youxin quickly turned around and left, but there were still others on the scene, especially Brother Xun, who had just been provoked. He was already annoyed that he hadn’t performed well, and now he had been rendered speechless by some young kid who popped out of nowhere. Seeing Zhou Wang still making bold statements, he became even more furious.

"You..."

Just as Brother Xun was about to let out a vulgar curse, his phone vibrated unexpectedly.

Brother Xun didn’t want to answer it at first, but the glimpse of the caller’s name changed his expression instantly. He quickly switched to a smile and answered the call.

"Brother Chuan, why did you suddenly decide to call me? If you have any requests, I’ll certainly... What?"

A few of Brother Xun’s companions, upon hearing his address, immediately knew who was on the line.

Brother Xun’s family wasn’t the top in Beidou, but it was first-class. Moreover, Brother Xun was an only child and was greatly spoiled. Among the circle of second generations in Beidou, only one person could command him to obediently call "Brother."

That person was Yan Lingchuan, one of the erstwhile "Four Young Masters of Beidou."

...Even the current "Four Young Masters of Beidou" might not be able to make Brother Xun submit, but Yan Lingchuan was someone that the majority of young people in Beidou’s circle held in awe.

For a moment, his companions were puzzled as to why Yan Lingchuan would suddenly call Brother Xun.

The two families had old ties, but Yan Lingchuan had long since stopped mingling in the circle. He had an upright career and was hailed as a rising star in a promising field, worlds apart from the likes of them now.

"Uh, yes, I’m indeed at Nuo Jin Restaurant, Brother Chuan, how did you know... What?"

At this point, his companions noticed Brother Xun’s expression changing rapidly. With a trace of bewilderment and a bit of fear, he glanced at Zhou Wang across from him.

"Alright, alright, I understand... Hey, don’t worry Brother Chuan, I get it, I won’t cause you any trouble!"

After a few hurried words, Brother Xun ended the call. Then, under the cautious stares of his companions, Brother Xun bowed his head and when he looked up again, there was a humble yet bright smile on his face.

"Well, Brother Dog, is it... Sorry, sorry, it was my fault today. My eyes were really dull and didn’t recognize the grandeur of your presence."

Brother Xun spoke earnestly, "If there’s a fault, it should be acknowledged. So, whatever you want to do with me, just say it, and I’ll listen!"

"For the sake of Yan Lingchuan, let’s just let it go."

Seeing the guy being so straightforward, Zhou Wang’s anger subsided, and he waved his hand saying.

"Okay, you’re straightforward!"

Brother Xun gave a thumbs-up, "I’ll pick a day later and set up a table at Tan Family Cuisine. If you can honor us with your presence, please come. If you’re unavailable, that’s fine too. It’s something I should do."

After saying this, seeing Zhou Wang had no other reaction, Brother Xun sighed in relief, called his companions, and headed straight for the exit without looking back.

"Brother Xun, Brother Xun, wait..."

Linda was completely dumbfounded by the scene. She instinctively wanted to speak up to stop him but hadn’t yet managed to organize any effective words when Mr. Chen, holding a phone, returned.

The other party was drenched in sweat, his expression marred by a certain level of tension, a stark contrast from his earlier composure.

"Mr. Zhou, I’m sorry, I really didn’t know... Mr. Ma has already admonished me. Rest assured, I know I may not have the qualifications, but Mr. Ma will apologize on my behalf. Could you please be magnanimous and not hold my earlier offense against me?"

Linda was dumbfounded.

When had she ever seen Mr. Chen in such a humble and respectful manner?

And if Linda wasn’t mistaken, Mr. Chen’s tone of flattery... even contained a hint of pleading?

"Get lost."

Zhou Wang indifferently waved him off.

"Alright, alright, I’m leaving, leaving right away..."

Chen Youxin forced a smile, and after a few assurances, he hurriedly left the banquet hall with his assistant.

Given how things had developed, there weren’t many fools left in the room who didn’t understand. They quickly realized that this seemingly obscure young man, the supposed boss behind Jiang Mo’s studio, was actually someone they couldn’t afford to provoke.

Before Zhou Wang could remember their faces, many of the wiser ones were already discreetly inching towards the door.

In almost no time at all, the banquet hall, once somewhat lively, had become empty.

Linda stood frozen, like she was waking from an unrealistic dream, suddenly snapping into clarity at that moment.

She abruptly realized that she had never truly understood the man before her...

Besides being Jiang Mo’s Golden Master, he had other ’noble’ identities unknown to her.

"Mr. Zhou, I, I..."

Linda wanted to say something, but nothing would come out. Fine sweat seeped from her smooth forehead, causing her exquisite makeup to start looking somewhat distorted.

She still didn’t have any clue about Zhou Wang, but sheer panic gradually displaced the confusion, taking over her mind.

"I thought I treated you well."

Zhou Wang sighed softly at this moment, "Miss Qian, as a blacklisted agent, I offered you a fair opportunity to show goodwill."

"Even when I noticed you started having some petty thoughts, I was still willing to give you a chance. Oh, or more accurately, it was the senior who wanted to give you a chance; she’s too kind... Otherwise, why do you think I’m here, wasting these 20 minutes with you?"

"What a pity."

Zhou Wang didn’t say what was a pity, but he didn’t look at Linda again, turned, and started walking towards the exit of the banquet hall.

Linda’s vision went black, and finally, she couldn’t maintain her body’s balance, stumbling and collapsing onto a chair...