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Join the ServerThe Black Cat exclaimed, “I didn’t expect you, Host, to be exposed so quickly! Your playboy persona isn’t even stable yet.”
Ji Xiao flicked the ash from his cigarette, his expression indifferent. “It’s not a big problem.”
“Considering Pei Yu’s personality, if you can’t explain this clearly, he’ll definitely demand a divorce, just like in the original plot,” the Black Cat whispered.
“Explain it clearly?”
Ji Xiao turned off the live stream.
“What exactly did Ye Sheng and I do?”
The Black Cat fell silent.
Ji Xiao continued, “And what did Cheng Tian and I do?”
The Black Cat finally managed, “Are you… not planning to do anything later?”
Ji Xiao offered no reply.
Cheng Tian did not linger in the bathroom, emerging swiftly.
He was wrapped in a bath robe, his wet hair falling naturally around his face.
He instinctively walked over to Ji Xiao’s side. “General Manager Xiao…”
Cheng Tian’s face bore a cute shyness.
Yet, his eyes held a struggle he seemed unaware of.
Ji Xiao patted his shoulder. “Don’t be nervous. First, tell me, what do you want?”
Cheng Tian smiled. “I want the company to sign someone…”
Ji Xiao nodded. “To get into the company, they still need to use back channels. It seems this person is utterly useless.”
“No, that’s not it,”
Cheng Tian earnestly clarified.
“They’re very talented! They dance exceptionally well, and their singing is beautiful!”
Ji Xiao rose to his feet. “Alright, no need to say more. I’m going to take a shower.”
“Understood, General Manager Xiao.”
****
The sound of trickling water echoed from the bathroom.
Cheng Tian reached up to touch his lips, revealing his adorable fangs.
Soon, very soon, he would be able to help him achieve his dream…
Suddenly, his phone rang.
Seeing the name displayed on the screen, Cheng Tian’s smile froze.
He glanced back at the tightly shut bathroom door, then picked up his phone and walked onto the balcony.
“Hello, Brother Shen.”
A deep, husky voice on the other end, tinged with uncontrollable rage, demanded, “Where are you?”
Cheng Tian stared intently at the bathroom door, terrified that General Manager Xiao might suddenly emerge. “I’m at the company dorms.”
“Liar,”
Tang Shen said coldly.
“I was out eating supper earlier, and the people next to me were watching Entertainment Above All.”
Cheng Tian responded, “Oh, really?” When did Brother Shen start paying attention to variety shows?
“I heard your voice,” Tang Shen said, his anger deepening as he realized Cheng Tian was still being evasive. “Where exactly are you and Xiao Chi right now!”
He raised his voice, startling Cheng Tian, who was at a loss for words.
“Brother Shen, I didn’t…”
“Bullshit! What do you mean ‘not on purpose’? What ‘be gentler’? What ‘do you want to continue’?”
With a crash, Tang Shen kicked over the table in front of him.
“Tell me! Where are you two!”
How could Cheng Tian dare to speak?
He clutched his phone, saying helplessly, “Brother Shen, it’s not what you think. We…”
The bathroom door opened.
Cheng Tian hung up the phone.
****
At a bustling street food stall, Tang Shen stared at the disconnected call. “Damn it!”
He paid his bill and strode quickly out, hailing a taxi to the Entertainment Above All filming location.
****
Back at the hotel, Cheng Tian clutched his phone and returned to the room, his smile strained. “General Manager Xiao…”
“Mm.”
Ji Xiao lay down on the bed. “Come here and give me a massage.”
Although the original owner, Xiao Chi, was a playboy, he was very diligent in his work.
He spent most of his time in front of the computer handling various tasks, and whenever he had free time, he would seek out his paramours.
He rarely exercised.
Consequently, his muscles were stiff, especially around his shoulders and neck.
“Focus on the shoulders and neck.”
“Understood, General Manager Xiao.”
Cheng Tian knelt on Ji Xiao’s body, massaging him while wondering how to explain things to Tang Shen later.
He had turned off his phone immediately after hanging up.
He hadn’t expected Tang Shen to find out he was with Xiao Chi…
If General Manager Xiao agreed to sign Tang Shen, would Tang Shen actually sign?
Knowing his personality… he would probably beat General Manager Xiao up.
Then, he would cut ties with him.
Thinking of this, Cheng Tian’s eyes reddened, and a tear fell onto the back of Ji Xiao’s neck.
Ji Xiao paused. “Why are you crying? I won’t do anything to you.”
Cheng Tian sniffled. “I’m sorry, General Manager Xiao.”
“Get up.”
“…Alright.”
Cheng Tian rose and stood by the bed.
Ji Xiao sat up, bending one leg. “Hand me my cigarette.”
Cheng Tian nodded, quickly went to the sofa to retrieve his cigarettes, and deftly pulled one out, presenting it to his mouth. After Ji Xiao took it, Cheng Tian skillfully lit it for him.
Ji Xiao took a puff, observing Cheng Tian’s still-red eyes.
“Alright, tell me why you’re crying.”
Cheng Tian fiddled with the lighter, avoiding his gaze. “Earlier… when Ye Sheng called, was he live streaming?”
Ji Xiao affirmed, “Yes.”
Cheng Tian bit his lip. “I… I accidentally hurt you then, and quickly apologized. My brother recognized my voice.”
Ji Xiao understood. “You got scolded?”
“Yes.”
Though he had been scolded, he didn’t feel wronged; rather, he felt more helpless and afraid.
He was afraid Tang Shen would look at him with disgust.
He was also afraid Tang Shen would never speak to him again.
Ji Xiao’s stern face softened with a hint of a smile. “Don’t worry, I won’t do that kind of thing to you. You can explain it properly to your family.”
Cheng Tian’s eyes brightened, then dimmed again.
If that’s the case… Brother Shen’s dream…
“Tomorrow, I’ll have my secretary contact you. Remember to bring the person you want to bring into the company.”
“Thank you, General Manager Xiao!”
“You’re quite unreserved.”
Cheng Tian smiled.
Though his eyes were still a bit red, they seemed to contain starlight, shining brilliantly.
Ji Xiao seemed to be in a very good mood. “However, my agreement to let the company sign him doesn’t mean I’ll specifically promote him.”
“I understand! Brother Shen just needs a platform to unleash his talent. He’ll definitely become popular! General Manager Xiao doesn’t need to go out of his way to promote him!”
When speaking of Brother Shen, Cheng Tian exuded confidence.
General Manager Xiao truly is a good person.
The phone rang.
Cheng Tian said, “General Manager Xiao, your phone.”
Ji Xiao replied, “Hand it to me.”
Cheng Tian picked up the phone, and though he didn’t do so intentionally, he still saw the contact name on the screen.
Darling.
Cheng Tian couldn’t help but think, Ye Sheng’s contact was a proper name; this ‘Darling’ must be General Manager Xiao’s favorite, right?
As soon as Ji Xiao answered the call and brought the phone to his ear, he heard Pei Yu’s voice, laced with coldness.
“Where are you right now?”
Ji Xiao said gently, “Finished filming? I’ll come pick you up.”
“Where are you right now?” Pei Yu repeated.
Ji Xiao sighed helplessly. “Ves Hotel, 8820.”
“Wait for me there,” Pei Yu added, “and wait with the person who’s with you tonight.”
Ji Xiao started, “Darling…”
Pei Yu hung up the phone directly.
Cheng Tian nervously asked, “Is someone coming? Then, should I…?”
“No need to leave,” Ji Xiao sighed softly. “He wants you to wait with me.”
Cheng Tian cautiously inquired, “Who… who is it?”
“My partner. The kind with a marriage certificate.”
“…”
Cheng Tian’s eyes widened in panic. “I, you… General Manager Xiao, aren’t you unmarried?”
“Secretly married.”
“…”
Cheng Tian felt a moment of suffocation.
It’s over, it’s over…
No, wait.
They didn’t do anything.
He just… gave General Manager Xiao a massage. It should be fine, right?
He looked down at the bathrobe he was wearing, and gasped. “General—General Manager Xiao, I’ll go change first!”
He picked up his clothes and went into the bathroom.
The Black Cat lamented, “It’s over! Pei Yu is definitely coming to divorce you.”
Ji Xiao retorted, “Divorce what? I didn’t cheat.”
The Black Cat asked, “Do you think he’ll believe that?”
Late at night, with a company artist in a hotel—who would believe nothing happened?
It worried, “The playboy persona needs to be stable, and you can’t get divorced either.”
Ji Xiao replied perfunctorily, “Mm.”
The Black Cat continued, “If he wants a divorce later, you just kneel and beg for mercy, cry, make a scene, threaten to jump off a building—just don’t agree to the divorce, understand?”
Ji Xiao remained silent.
The Black Cat pressed on, “In short, as the playboy you are, you must resolutely admit your mistakes, refuse to repent, cling stubbornly, and die—”
“Enough,” Ji Xiao said impatiently. “I have my own plan.”
Only an idiot would follow its advice.
The Black Cat questioned, “Meow? What plan?”
The cigarette Ji Xiao held between his fingers dropped to the floor.
The Black Cat wondered, “?”
Ji Xiao picked up the cigarette, his face cold. “From now on, please speak like a human.”
The Black Cat internally protested, But I’m not human!
Alright, I almost forgot, the Host seems to be afraid of cats.
After Cheng Tian changed and came out, he was still very flustered. “General Manager Xiao, when your wife arrives later, how should I explain?”
Ji Xiao said, “Tell the truth.”
Cheng Tian remained silent. They truly didn’t do anything.
But if he said it, would the other person believe him?
Cheng Tian began to fidget, anxiously rehearsing explanations in his mind.
When the doorbell rang outside, he startled to his feet.
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