Caught in Affairs with Superstar
Chapter 69: The Beginning of the Scandal

Chapter 69: Chapter 69: The Beginning of the Scandal

"What nonsense are you talking about, if you’re blind, I won’t be blind." Song Chi directly denied.

Luo Yuhu carefully observed Song Chi’s expression and saw that he was not hesitant or pretending, which put his mind at ease.

"Now is not the time for you to be in a relationship." He instructed Song Chi.

"How are things going with Director Kang?" Song Chi ignored Luo Yuhu’s instruction and asked instead.

"Director Kang has seen the script for ’Heart Inquiry,’ but he hasn’t directed a TV drama in a long time and is somewhat hesitant." Luo Yuhu said.

Song Chi said, "Why don’t you arrange a dinner with Director Kang? I’ll talk to him in person."

However, Luo Yuhu said, "Why must it be Director Kang? Liang Hengjun’s dramas in recent years have all been hits, why not invite him to direct?"

"This drama isn’t suitable for Liang Hengjun," Song Chi said. "Liang Hengjun has never directed a serious drama and lacks experience."

Actually, it has nothing to do with serious dramas or experience.

Song Chi knew why Luo Yuhu mentioned Liang Hengjun.

And it was precisely for that reason that Song Chi was unwilling to choose Liang Hengjun.

"By the way, President Luo said she booked a place for dinner tonight to eat with you," Luo Yuhu said.

Song Chi slightly smiled and said, "Okay."

His brows relaxed, not letting Luo Yuhu see the momentary disgust in his eyes.

Luo Zhiqiu, the boss of Zuo Jing, in other words, Song Chi’s boss. Initially, Luo Zhiqiu took an interest in him, helped him terminate his contract, and signed him to Zuo Jing. In the following years, Song Chi’s career sailed smoothly, his popularity soared, and Luo Zhiqiu’s strong support was undeniable behind this success.

Song Chi guessed that Luo Zhiqiu had asked him out for dinner tonight probably to discuss the renewal of his contract.

His contract with Zuo Jing was due to expire in a year. With his current industry status and commercial value, just by letting it slip that his contract was nearly up, various agencies would throw their offers at him, scrambling to sign him.

Of course, he could also start his own company and collaborate with other platforms, as many artists are doing nowadays.

Whichever way, Luo Zhiqiu would not want to see this happen. Right now, Song Chi is the most profitable artist at Zuo Jing, and in the next five to ten years, he will remain so. Nearly two-thirds of Zuo Jing’s revenue comes from Song Chi. Naturally, Luo Zhiqiu would not want to let go of this money-making tree.

...

Chengqian and Zuo Jing jointly issued a statement stating that Song Chi and Zhou Yun are just friends, and last night was a gathering of friends. They urged everyone not to take snippets of photos out of context.

Upon release, the joint statement was met with ridicule and sarcasm across the internet.

The prevailing sentiment was: The looks in the photos tell all, and you’re telling me they’re just friends? Pfft, only a fool would believe that!

Although Zhou Yun hadn’t said a word online, she had been following the drama closely.

She was curious about how people on the internet were discussing her.

Seeing that most people were saying this, Zhou Yun started to wonder what exactly in her expression in the photos gave these people the illusion that she and Song Chi were a couple?

Zhou Yun pulled up the photos taken by Lin Xiaomiao and closely examined them after enlarging them.

Wasn’t her expression normal? Just a bit nervous from nearly falling, a bit bewildered from being suddenly grabbed by the wrist. How could that look like a deep affection?

After checking her own expressions, Zhou Yun scoffed.

Until—

Zhou Yun suddenly realized what expression the netizens were talking about.

It was Song Chi’s expression.

In the photos, the way he looked at her somehow revealed a trace of concern and protectiveness.

Like a passionate second male lead in an idol drama.

"Song Chi, what are you doing, why did you have to look at me with such deep feelings?"

Zhou Yun called Song Chi, "I finally figured it out. It’s your expression that got us misunderstood!"

Song Chi calmly said, "I’ll call you back later," and hung up the phone.

Zhou Yun stared in disbelief.

"Hanging up on me? Guilty conscience! It’s because you didn’t manage your expressions well!" Zhou Yun criticized while staring at Song Chi’s cell phone number.

On the other end of the hung-up call, Song Chi put down his phone, turning it face down on the table.

He looked back at the woman sitting across from him.

She was over forty years old, but well-maintained and elaborately made up. Under the soft lighting, she maintained her smile, and her flawless face showed no wrinkles.

Only her eyes were no longer youthful, carrying a sense of the passage of time.

"Who called you?" Luo Zhiqiu smiled charmingly, still beautiful and captivating. "It wasn’t that rumored girlfriend of yours, was it?"

"What rumored girlfriend." Song Chi smiled lightly. "Nowadays, these media catch a firecracker and think they can set off fireworks. Their exaggerated rhetoric would certainly make their Chinese teachers proud to have surpassed their own abilities."

Luo Zhiqiu was not convinced and said, "I see you treat that Zhou Yun differently from other girls."

Song Chi nodded and said, "That’s true."

"Have you fallen for her?"

"Not to that extent." Song Chi shook his head, "Just a bit of a good impression."

"Oh?" Luo Zhiqiu laughed, her eyes gleaming, "Should I sign that girl to our company?"

"Forget it, it’s not necessary. I’ve lost interest already." Song Chi dismissively curled the corner of his lips, "After some interaction, I realized she’s no different from anyone else."

"Really? From the photos Lin Xiaomiao took, your gaze didn’t seem that simple."

"Sister Qiu, could it be you’re jealous?" Song Chi laughed.

Luo Zhiqiu gave Song Chi a playful glare, "You’ve got some nerve, joking about me like this."

Song Chi casually raised his glass and took a sip of wine, saying, "I can only joke with you like this. Luo Yuhu, that guy, doesn’t have much real ability, but he’s quicker than anyone else at taking things too seriously. Mention anything casually to him, and he puts on a serious face to lecture you. Today he even gave me a long talk about absolutely not dating. It’s ridiculous, as if I don’t know that, does he really need to remind me?"

Song Chi’s face showed a hint of impatience.

Luo Zhiqiu comforted with a smile, "Why bother with him? When we decided to make him your agent, it wasn’t for his personality. But speaking of which, it’s reassuring to have him incessantly advising you by your side. With your face attracting young girls every day, who knows when you might lose your restraint."

"I’m not interested in attracting young girls. Right now, all my focus is on ’Heart Inquiry’." Song Chi sighed, "Luo Yuhu mentioned that Director Kang is still hesitant, the contact isn’t going smoothly."

"Are you really set on Director Kang?" Luo Zhiqiu asked.

"Sister Qiu, it’s Director Kang, you know. He’s the director I admire the most," Song Chi said.

Hearing this, Luo Zhiqiu slightly frowned.