Recognized by My Ex After Being Reborn
Chapter 373 Without trying, there’s definitely no chance.

Chapter 373: 373 Without trying, there’s definitely no chance.

"Then agree to him, as long as An Lan and the king terminate the contract. Peak Entertainment is willing to sign An Lan to the company. An Lan’s popularity is broad, which can be used to promote ’Superstar’, and it can also bring heat to Peak in the early stage."

These were Shi Lan’s exact words to Tang Ze.

Xiao Yue fell silent for a while, feeling that the big shot was very smooth at selling him off.

"I’ll try, but can one really find a pearl in a junk pile?"

"You’ll know when you see the person."

After An Yang was discharged from the hospital, he worked as a cashier in a billiard hall with his right hand in a sling. He did not move out of the basement and still went to the bar for gigs at night. After coming home in the early hours, he would practice dancing.

Huo Zhao would visit him when he had time. Generally, if there was trouble in the billiard hall, An Yang would message Huo Zhao, although he never expected Huo Zhao would help him.

Now that Shi Lan didn’t have many public engagements, Huo Zhao had his own matters to attend to, his studies, and competitions.

However, upon seeing messages from An Yang, he’d drive his jeep over, sit in the billiard hall for a bit, and then leave after the trouble was gone.

An Yang had complex emotions towards Huo Zhao. He knew Huo Zhao helped him because of his sister, but he also knew his sister’s care should have ended back at the hospital.

He was no longer in debt and didn’t need to dodge creditors. Working both jobs, he had no worries for food or clothing and even had some money left over.

He didn’t know what Huo Zhao thought, but he understood that he couldn’t take up too much of Huo Zhao’s time.

When Xiao Yue found An Yang, he was cleaning cues for customers in the billiard hall. The youngster, although mixed up in trouble for several years, was genuinely good-looking and tall enough.

Ever since being remolded by Boss Shi, he had given up the hip-hop style, now wearing only the simplest cotton shirt and pants. Without the need to dodge creditors, his face was clean, without messy makeup, which looked much more comfortable.

But such conditions alone probably weren’t enough to give the boss high hopes for him.

Xiao Yue sat outside the billiard hall drinking tea, observing An Yang. In fact, many customers came by reputation, knowing that this place had a superstar’s brother—the Demon Lord of Mayhem.

Sometimes there were verbal provocations, but while An Yang seemed indifferent when customers talked about him, the moment they mentioned An Lan, he didn’t care that he was a one-armed man and would smack the customers on the back of their heads with a powerful slam.

Xiao Yue found this both amusing and exasperating.

By evening, the rascal switched venues, heading to a nearby bar street.

Xiao Yue had thought he was going to bars to pick up girls like a king of the sea, but after following him in, he discovered the youngster’s voice was not only clean and ethereal but also had flair when he sang Cantonese songs. This must be why the boss thought the kid still had a chance, right?

An Yang’s singing slot lasted for an hour and a half.

Three hundred bucks a day, settled daily, with additional tips from the customers.

Because of his outstanding appearance, the youngster made a decent amount in one night.

Xiao Yue followed him out of the bar, only to be cornered by the youngster in an alleyway: "You’ve been following me all day, who are you?"

"Very cautious, huh?" said Xiao Yue.

"I’ve been dodging debts since I was young, do you think your little tricks can fool me?"

"Feeling proud of yourself?" Xiao Yue chuckled, "I’m a broker from an agency, I want to sign you as an artist. Would you consider it?"

"No deal." Unexpectedly, the youngster rejected him without a second thought, "Don’t think about using my sister."

Xiao Yue rolled his eyes, dammit, it’s your sister who wants to sign you!

"You must be short on money because your sister’s contract is still with the king, and you want to help her terminate it." Xiao Yue baited him, "You don’t have to reply to me now. This is my business card, you can think it over and contact me later."

As he spoke, Xiao Yue handed over his business card.

"Whether for yourself or for your sister, you shouldn’t be cooped up in a basement. Your singing talent should not be buried. You deserve proper training, the most professional team."

"Can someone like me... still have a chance?"

"If you don’t try, you’ll definitely have no chance."

The little scoundrel took the business card and left; when he got back to his basement, he lay on the bed, staring at Xiao Yue’s business card and spacing out. Peak Entertainment, he’d never heard of such a company in the entertainment industry; it must be a scam!

Then, he sent a message to Huo Zhao: "Another crappy brokerage company wants to buy my ass! I’m too precious for that!"

If Boss Shi knew the rascal had cooked up a pyramid scheme in his head, he’d definitely want to knock his head crooked.

Normally, Huo Zhao wouldn’t bother with his nonsense.

But today, surprisingly, he replied.

Huo Zhao: "I’m going abroad for a competition, try not to cause any trouble."

An·Zhen Teme Shuai·Yang: "Oh, wish you all the best."

That guy is an international bodyguard, a pair of fists that could take on ten men; not only that, he knew Huo Zhao was continually improving himself, unlike him.

If he were Huo Zhao, he probably wouldn’t want to be friends with himself either, because it would be embarrassing.

Thinking this, An Yang fished Xiao Yue’s business card out of the trash and used his phone to look up information on Peak Entertainment.

Although there wasn’t much to find, the address was in the city center, right next to Shuangshi.

Should he go take a look?

...

At the TV station, after watching the latest trailer for "Senior Traveler," they finally identified the post-production editor who had colluded with Superstar Han Hao.

The station manager had explicitly instructed regular editing, but from a few clips in the latest trailer, it almost exclusively showcased An Lan’s aloofness, targeting guests, and antisocial behavior. If this trailer were released, it would be an absolute bloodbath for An Lan.

Once the station manager was aware of the situation, he contacted Yan Shixiu.

"President Yan, we’ve confirmed the person and haven’t alerted anyone, so if there are any arrangements for Miss An, we can cooperate."

"Let the trailer be," Yan Shixiu said, "Secure control over the person and obtain the evidence of his collusion with Superstar Han to frame his own artist. Just ensure a proper edit of the actual program, and that will rectify the situation."

If they were to frame Superstar Han, of course, they wanted everyone to see how he had framed Shi Lan.

And that post-production editor could also be publicly dealt with afterward.

"Alright."

"One of these days, I’ll bring An Lan to express our gratitude in person; Station Head Qi, you’ve been concerned."

"No need for thanks, President Yan."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few moments before Station Head Qi hung up the phone.

Because he knew well the benefits of maintaining a good relationship with Yan Shixiu, it meant that he could establish a long-term strategic partnership with Huahai.

And Yan Shixiu didn’t mind making a few more friends like this, as it would help protect the young miss.

Afterward, Yan Shixiu told Shi Lan about the matter.

Upon hearing it, Miss Shi couldn’t help but respond: "You’re practically the roundworm in my stomach."

President Yan frowned with divine irritation: "Isn’t there a better way to describe it?"