Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 206 : Defending Head Butler Wu

Chapter 206: Chapter 206 : Defending Head Butler Wu

Shen Jingwei recalled the first time he stepped foot into the coffee shop.

At that time, he had already broken up with Yan Renzhong for some time. His father had already disowned him, and he was still diligently participating in any audition to launch his career.

Unfortunately, during the waiting time, he still needed to pay monthly rent and feed himself.

A classmate from acting academy referred him to the Handsome Butler Coffee Shop, claiming that it was the haven for all newbie actors who were waiting for their breakthroughs.

At that time, just like other butlers, he thought he would only be there for a month, three months top.

He didn’t expect to work there for three long years.

Shen Jingwei closed his eyes and exhaled slowly.

Sure, it was just a temporary job that no one took seriously. But it was a job that sustained his life for three whole years.

And it was going to sustain many more wannabe actors in years to come, if only Head Butler Wu survived this storm.

Shen Jingwei wanted to help.

He really wanted to help.

But how...?

The situation was deteriorating rapidly with each passing day, as time relentlessly ticked away without any intervention.

What if the Handsome Butler Coffee Shop closed down?

What was going to happen to Head Butler Wu...?

When Shen Jingwei woke up the next morning, feeling groggy, he received a message from Yan Renzhong.

"Today, after shooting, I will take you to meet my lawyer."

Shen Jingwei’s heart skipped a beat.

In anticipation of the meeting, he worked zealously throughout the day and completed his scenes in a single take.

By the time Yan Renzhong finished shooting his last scene and headed to his hotel room to take a shower, Shen Jingwei was already standing at his door like a debt collector.

"I can’t wait," he murmured. "Can we go now?"

Yan Renzhong laughed.

He opened the door and pulled Shen Jingwei into his hotel room. Scent of soap and shampoo wafted from Shen Jingwei’s body, entering Yan Renzhong’s nasal passage when he lowered his head to kiss Shen Jingwei.

"Patience, Jingbao," he said. "Let me get ready first."

Hui Jingchen, originally an exclusive lawyer for CNC Studio, was tasked with filing lawsuits against those who defamed the entertainment company’s celebrities.

Due to Yan Renzhong’s immense popularity, the sheer number of his adversaries necessitated a dedicated lawyer. This led to Hui Jingchen being assigned exclusively to Yan Renzhong’s legal affairs.

Lawyer Hui’s office was located at the 42th floor of a skyscraper building, practically the tallest building in the city at the moment.

Since he mainly handled Yan Renzhong, his doors were closed at all times.

They were only open to receive those who already secured appointments with him.

The lawyer in question was a middle-aged man who looked a lot younger than his age. A single streak of grey hair was visible in his otherwise a full head of jetblack hair, presumably left there for style only.

When Yan Renzhong and Shen Jingwei stepped into the office, Hui Jingchen left his desk to greet them.

"My name is Hui Jingchen, I am Mr. Yan Renzhong’s exclusive lawyer. Mr. Yan has asked me to defend Mr. Wu regarding his coffee shop’s operation."

Shen Jingwei shook his extended hand almost too eagerly.

"What can I do to help?"

Lawyer Hui pointed at two armchairs in front of the desk.

"Please take your seat first. As of now, the Handsome Butler Coffee Shop has already suspended its operation and Head Butler Wu Xueming has been called into the police station.

I was there today to introduce myself and offer my service to him, free of charge on his side, of course."

The dismal profit an honest coffee shop made after years could impossibly cover Hui Jingchen’s hourly wage, that’s for sure.

"Having thoroughly investigated the allegations, we formulated a case and decided to sue the individual responsible for spreading them."

The lawyer’s gaze settled on Shen Jingwei.

"In order to successfully carry out this plan, we need as many supporters as possible."

Shen Jingwei quickly picked up the cue.

"I am willing to testify on Head Butler Wu’s behalf."

"Thank you, Mr. Shen, for your willingness. Unfortunately, I need more people to share your enthusiasm."

"Why is it not enough with just me alone? I was there for three years. I should know if there’s any prostitution incident or not."

"You were an ex-employee," Lawyer Hui pointed out. "Your testimony alone wouldn’t be strong enough to restore Handsome Butler Coffee Shop’s reputation. We must proceed cautiously to avoid potential backlash from a failed lawsuit."

"..."

Lawyer Hui retrieved a list of names from his desk.

"Mr. Wu handed me this list. It contained the names of all the butlers who worked at the coffee shop from the first day it opened. If we can secure their cooperation, it would help immensely."

Shen Jingwei went through the list.

During his employment period at the Handsome Butler Coffee Shop, he came to know approximately twenty of them, around a fifth of the names listed out in the piece of paper.

"I can try contacting a few of them," he said. "I still have them on WeChat. Will twenty people be enough?"

"No. I am thinking of having at least 95% of the list," Lawyer Hui decided.

"..."

Shen Jingwei’s face darkened considerably.

Seeing his client’s discouraged expression, Lawyer Hui started explaining.

"At the very least, we must secure their cooperation to prevent them from hindering the lawsuit. Otherwise, it is too risky a move to make."

Shen Jingwei’s blood ran cold in his veins.

95%? That meant around 95 people in total.

He didn’t even know where to begin to search for these people.

Yan Renzhong casually took the list from Shen Jingwei’s hand and scan the names from top to bottom.

"Contact whom you can contact," he told his boyfriend in a calm and relaxed manner. "Leave the rest to me."