Thinking of that gentle and graceful woman, Xiao Yufan’s eyes softened even more. To a large extent, he had already regarded Jiang Rou as someone very close to him.
“Ge Ge, can I ask you for a favor…”
After the call connected, Jiang Rou’s melodious voice came through…
“Shouldn’t I already be your boyfriend? So whatever concerns you concerns me too. Tell me, are you going to ask me to pretend to be your boyfriend again?”
Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a playful smile. Thinking back to the previous time she had asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend, he felt a bit amused. If this girl were to say she was looking for a boyfriend, the line of people would probably be long enough to form an entire reinforced battalion…
“Can you come to Linjiang? A film company wants to sign me, but I feel like those people have ulterior motives.”
A faint blush rose on her delicate face as Jiang Rou softly explained. Although she was aware of the darkness in the entertainment industry, she still longed to stand on stage. It had always been her dream, and she didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
“Where in Linjiang are you…”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but pause, realizing that this girl had no idea he was already in Linjiang. What an incredible coincidence…
“I’m at the Baijia Hotel in Linjiang. You don’t need to rush. I won’t meet them for now.”
“Wait for me a moment. I’m coming right away.”
Hearing Jiang Rou’s words, Xiao Yufan already had a vague idea of what was going to happen. Was signing a contract really supposed to happen in a hotel? He certainly didn’t want Jiang Rou to fall victim to the entertainment industry’s hidden rules. As long as this girl was willing, he could have Lin Jiayao promote her to become a top-tier movie star anytime.
Before Jiang Rou could react, Xiao Yufan had already hung up. She assumed he was still in the capital city of Jingcheng, and even if he flew over, it would take at least two hours. However, hearing his somewhat urgent voice, she suddenly felt more reassured.
After informing Tian Xuan, Xiao Yufan drove toward the Baijia Hotel. All the way, his incredible driving skills were on full display, so much so that even traffic police couldn’t catch him…
“Captain, a car has run seven red lights in a row. Should we stop it?”
A traffic officer from the traffic police unit was quite upset seeing such blatant disregard for the law. Even if you were driving a luxury car, you couldn’t behave like this.
“If you dare to stop him, you can pack your things and leave tonight. I can’t even guarantee your safety tomorrow. Just do your job and don’t get involved in too many things…”
Upon hearing the report, the traffic police captain actually scolded the officer. Damn it, if Xiao Yufan’s car were stopped today, he would lose not only his position but maybe even his life. He couldn’t dare to do such a thing.
Sensing the captain’s anger, the officer was somewhat confused. However, upon seeing the flashy license plate number, he seemed to understand something—apparently, this person was someone powerful and influential.
A few minutes later, Xiao Yufan dialed Nie Xiaodao’s phone…
“Xiaodao, bring a few people to Baijia Hotel. Hurry up, or I’ll handle it myself!”
Receiving the order, Nie Xiaodao quickly gathered a few men from the Sha Hall and headed toward Baijia Hotel. He didn’t even need to ask why Xiao Yufan had given the order; he simply obeyed without question.
Soon, Xiao Yufan arrived at the Baijia Hotel. His eyes immediately spotted Jiang Rou sitting near the window.
He quietly walked over, wanting to give her a surprise. However, before he could reach her, her eyes turned toward him. Surprise quickly turned into delight.
“Ge Ge, weren’t you supposed to be in Jingcheng? Why did you get here so quickly?”
Jiang Rou hadn’t expected to see Xiao Yufan when she turned around. Overwhelmed with joy, a tearful glimmer appeared at the corner of her eyes. After all, she was just a woman, sometimes fragile and vulnerable.
“I’ve actually been in Linjiang for quite some time. Maybe this is fate!”
It had been a month since they last met. Jiang Rou appeared even more charming, yet there was a faint sadness in her eyes. A graduate from the Film Academy, she no longer wanted to rely on her family and instead wished to carve out her own path. But now, reality seemed harsh.
“Who exactly wants to sign you? Even if it’s for a contract, why would they come to a place like this?”
Xiao Yufan got straight to the point. It seemed this girl hadn’t met them yet, which showed her concern. Although she longed to become an artist, she wasn’t willing to sell her body like some others.
“I don’t know them exactly. They had contacted me long ago, but I only recently agreed to meet. I heard their boss is a famous director!”
Jiang Rou had little experience in the entertainment industry and didn’t fully understand its complexities. However, she knew having a man by her side made her feel safer, at least reducing the risk of them resorting to underhanded tactics.
She had heard stories—some people were tricked into taking drugs and then sexually exploited. In such situations, there was often no one to turn to for justice…
“A famous director?”
Xiao Yufan sneered coldly. At the mention of those words, all he could think of was hidden rules and exploitation. The entertainment industry was too chaotic, largely due to unscrupulous directors.
“What if we go meet them now? Maybe they really want to sign me. I don’t want to miss such a great opportunity—it might never come again…”
Deep down, Jiang Rou really wanted to go. After all, it was an opportunity.
“I also want to see who these people are, especially with a so-called famous director behind them…”
Xiao Yufan smiled playfully, already forming a plan in his mind. He intended to have Lin Jiayao promote Jiang Rou to become a top-tier movie star, all without her realizing that he was secretly helping her.
Nodding, Jiang Rou led the way toward a private room. As long as Xiao Yufan was by her side, she felt a strong sense of security. Whether she succeeded or not was beyond her control…
Opening the private room door, two overweight men came into view. Upon seeing Jiang Rou, the two men’s eyes gleamed with lust, though their expressions turned unpleasant upon noticing Xiao Yufan.
“It seems Miss Jiang isn’t serious about signing. Not only did she arrive late, but she also brought an outsider…”
The two men were clearly unhappy. They had heard that Jiang Rou was broke and vulnerable, making her an ideal target for exploitation. However, with another man by her side, they couldn’t easily make their move. Such frustration was inevitable…
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