Caught in Affairs with Superstar
Chapter 62: The Beginning of the Scandal

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: The Beginning of the Scandal

Zhou Yun can sing but not professionally.

Lew Yuan asked her if she could sing "Little Apple," and Zhou Yun gave an OK gesture, "Definitely."

The two of them sang "Little Apple" together to start, with neither holding back.

After the song, Lew Yuan laughed with the microphone in hand and said, "Xiao Yun really is a girl full of surprises."

Zhou Yun: "Oh no, oh no, my painstakingly cultivated goddess image is shattered."

"It’s fine, you’re a down-to-earth goddess, full of the flavor of life," said Lew Yuan.

Zhou Yun smiled as she handed the microphone to the next singer and sat down.

A bottle of water was passed to her from the side.

In the dimly lit private room, most of Song Chi’s face was hidden in the gloomy shadows.

Zhou Yun took the water in hand and said thank you.

Zhou Benyuan’s singing had already begun.

Zhou Yun seemed to be listening to Zhou Benyuan sing, but in fact, she was occasionally paying attention to Song Chi’s movements.

She couldn’t be sure if it was just her imagination, but when Zhou Yun looked at the screen in front, she always felt a gaze from behind fixed on her.

Suddenly, her phone rang.

It was actually a call from Sister Lan.

Zhou Yun had no choice but to step outside to take the call.

Echoes of singing from the private room drifted along the hallway.

Zhou Yun walked to the end of the corridor, looked out the window, and answered the call, "Sister Lan, are you looking for me?"

Sister Lan said, "Zheng Xiaojue told me that you didn’t go back after recording the show?"

"Yep." Zhou Yun frowned slightly.

"Where are you?"

"Lew Yuan invited us for some food, we’re at the KTV now," Zhou Yun asked, "Is something the matter?"

Sister Lan hesitated a bit, then said, "That beauty device endorsement, think about it again."

Zhou Yun’s brows furrowed further.

"Is it He Yong’s idea again?"

Sister Lan didn’t speak.

"I refuse." Zhou Yun’s gaze turned cold as she directly rejected the offer, "I don’t care what his reasons are for wanting me to take this endorsement, but I remember the contract I signed with the company stipulates respect for my personal opinions. I already compromised with the Eighth Heartbeat issue last time. It doesn’t mean I will always give in. Please convey this for me."

Sister Lan’s tone heated up a notch, and she asked, "Are you really going to go against the company?"

"Am I the one going against the company? Sister Lan, don’t twist it around. Those beauty devices that pop out of nowhere, would you dare to use them on your face?" Zhou Yun angrily challenged, "What do you take me for? Do you even remember that you’re my agent? If I ruin my reputation because of this beauty device, what good will it do to you?"

There was a long silence on Sister Lan’s end.

"Zhou Yun, I may not be suitable to be your agent," Sister Lan said, "I will apply with the company as soon as possible to switch agents for you."

With that, Sister Lan hung up the call.

Hearing the end of the call, Zhou Yun listlessly put down her phone.

The wind blew in from the outside.

Zhou Yun gave a bitter smile, her eyes stinging as if the sand had blown into them.

"What are you doing standing here?" A familiar voice came from behind Zhou Yun.

Zhou Yun turned around in surprise, seeing Song Chi who had somehow appeared behind her.

His hands were in his pockets, his expression calm.

"I... was on the phone just now."

"Why do you look like you’re about to cry?" Song Chi looked at the somewhat reddened rim of Zhou Yun’s eyes.

"I’m not." Zhou Yun turned her head away, "You’re mistaken."

"Not telling the truth?" Song Chi frowned.

Zhou Yun shook her head, "Sorry, I’m not in a good mood right now, I’m going to head back first."

She started to move forward.

But Song Chi suddenly grasped her wrist.

Zhou Yun looked at Song Chi in shock, a bit at a loss.

Song Chi said, "Are you upset because you saw me?"

Zhou Yun shook her head, "No, don’t misunderstand, it’s my own personal matter."

"Then tell me about it," Song Chi said, "If you talk about it, I can comfort you."

Zhou Yun was speechless.

"If you feel guilty about that show from before, there’s no need," Song Chi suddenly added, "I’m an artist too, I understand a lot of things are beyond your control."

"Then why didn’t you reply to my messages?"

Song Chi: "You apologize and I should just respond? What about my dignity? Do you know how many people wanted that role? I had decided to give it to you, even got Yuehai Network to agree, but then you rejected it, my face was completely lost."

Zhou Yun lowered her head, saying nothing.

"Alright, I wasn’t really angry with you, I came over specially today, didn’t I?"

Song Chi raised his right hand and touched his nose.

"I’m sorry," Zhou Yun said softly in apology.

"Didn’t I say it, I’m not really angry?" Irritation flickered across Song Chi’s brows, but this irritation wasn’t aimed at Zhou Yun. He sighed, "Have you been having a rough time with your company lately?"

"My agent said she won’t be my agent anymore." Zhou Yun gave a wry smile.

Song Chi was a bit surprised, "Are things that unpleasant? Just because of that show before?"

"No, they wanted me to take on another endorsement, and I didn’t want to."

"What endorsement?"

"A beauty device I’ve never heard of."

Song Chi said, "Basically, no female celebrity dares to take on endorsements of beauty devices now, the risks are too high, and you frequently see news about related problems. You shouldn’t take it."

Zhou Yun gave a bitter smile.

Song Chi: "But as a newcomer, if you refuse the work arranged by the company, it will affect you."

"I’ve already offended them." Zhou Yun said, "My agent even mentioned, if it weren’t for my current popularity making money, the company would’ve shelved me a long time ago."

Song Chi scoffed.

"That’s an exaggeration."

Song Chi said, "In today’s world, it’s not like the entertainment industry of ten years ago, where they can just shelve someone whenever they want. It’s not that easy."

Zhou Yun: "But I really can’t say things are going well."

"Is it with the entire company, or certain individuals?" Song Chi cut to the chase, "Don’t mistake individuals for the company, unless you’ve offended the big boss. Offending the big boss doesn’t mean all paths are blocked, either."

Zhou Yun: "What do you mean?"

Song Chi said, "Brother Lew’s position in the station wasn’t that stable before either. A previous Station Director wanted to cultivate his own people. Several important events snubbed Lew Yuan, putting a host who cozied up to him in the spotlight. Because Brother Lew had such a strong audience relationship, if he didn’t step aside, others would never rise. So in those two years, he was blatantly suppressed. But look at him now, still standing here, while that Station Director ended up in jail for corruption."

Zhou Yun pondered.

"When you can’t overpower others, there’s no need for a head-on collision."

"Be patient, bide your time, and your opportunity will come."

"Artists and companies indeed are not equals in power, but you can learn to use leverage, you can also play possum. There are many methods you can choose from. Just don’t be impulsive hitting eggs against rocks. Unless it’s the very last resort, actions born from the sentiment of ’rather be shattered than whole’ are, to put it plainly, impulsive."

Brother Lew taught me this, now I’m passing it on to you.