The Seductive Wife Kisses and Teases While His Black-Bellied Childhood Friend Spoils Him Crazy - Chapter 29

The former manager had already been replaced by the company. She was the professional female elite who was reassigned to handle other talent because of her failure to look after Qing Zhe properly, which resulted in his arm fracture and caused significant losses for the company.

The current replacement was a male manager named Xiao Li. He was a gold-tier agent who had previously catapulted many celebrities to fame; it was said that he could make a piece of scrap metal shine in his hands.

Upon seeing that he was assigned to this rising star, Xiao Li was not surprised. He was determined to make Qing Zhe even more famous by using every possible tactic to get him to attend events. He was an extreme utilitarian who did not view Qing Zhe as a person of flesh and blood at all.

Fortunately, Qing Zhe performed everything perfectly. At least, no one knew what he was truly thinking.

After returning to the lounge, Xiao Li immediately used his phone to take a photo of the condition of Qing Zhe’s arm. He posted a message saying that despite such a severe injury, Qing Zhe was still professionally participating in the shoot, claiming it was truly not easy for him.

Sure enough, the fans were stirred up.

Fan No. 1: “Sobbing, my husband is so amazing! But please take care of your body!”

Fan No. 2: “Do not push yourself so hard. Everyone knows how difficult it is for you. If the arm does not heal properly, it will become deformed!”

Anti-fan No. 1: “I am truly fed up. Stop selling misery, okay? Who has not had a fracture? Yet here are a bunch of people feeling sorry for him. Why do I not see you all concerned about other things?”

Passerby No. 1: “Asking because I do not know, where did Qing Zhe’s injury come from?”

Anti-fan No. 2: “He was definitely hit by someone who could not stand the sight of him. My sincere thanks to that unknown hero.”

The online debate raged fiercely, successfully pushing the news of Qing Zhe’s injury back onto the trending searches.

Xiao Li looked at the results with satisfaction. He spoke to Qing Zhe, who was removing his makeup in front of him, “Do not let the injury heal too quickly, but do not let it affect your physique either. Master the balance yourself. Use this wave of sympathy points to make your name ring out once again.”

Qing Zhe’s voice was flat, “It is a minor injury. It will heal in a few weeks. There is no need to build momentum as if there is a risk of amputation. I do not need to use such methods to become famous.”

“That is where you are wrong. The louder the noise, the more people pay attention. The more serious it seems, the more they believe in your professional dedication!”

Xiao Li recited all of his years of professional experience, fearing that Qing Zhe would not comply with these tactics. He spoke earnestly, “You are still in the rising phase. If you do not take advantage of being young to climb up quickly, you will be surpassed by newcomers in a few years! Are you willing to accept that?”

Qing Zhe did not reply.

Xiao Li assumed he had compromised and continued, “I have signed you for a movie. The physical activity is not great, and there will be more than enough time to recuperate your arm during that period. It is already settled. Report there in ten days.”

Qing Zhe slowly closed his eyes and did not say another word.

At this moment, Xiao Li asked again, “However, I am also curious. How exactly did your injury happen? Your previous manager did not tell me during the handover. It was not actually someone hitting you, was it?”

Hearing this, Qing Zhe thought of something and let out a light laugh, “It was nothing. I fell.”

“Fine then. I will post that you tripped while filming.” Xiao Li did not notice the inexplicable happiness in his tone, focusing only on the immediate benefits.

The makeup removal process was slow. Qing Zhe lowered his head and boredly toyed with a pendant hanging at his waist. It was shaped like a small red fox, exquisite and adorable. It was curled up, using its large, fluffy tail as a pillow while it dozed. Some of the brownish-red paint had chipped off, indicating it was frequently handled.

A few days passed. Jiang Ningxun and Song Shidu had truly moved their luggage here to live with the Eldest Brother. Fortunately, the Eldest Brother spent his days at the gym or out running. Aside from greeting them in the morning and afternoon, he basically did not chat.

On this day, Jiang Ningxun could finally return to work. Song Shidu sent him to the door but delayed leaving.

Jiang Ningxun, carrying his tool bag, looked back, “Is there something on my face?”

“I do not want you to go to work.”

“But if I do not work, I have no income.”

“I will definitely support you in the future and give you a lot of money so you do not have to work.”

Jiang Ningxun laughed. He walked back and looked up at Song Shidu, saying, “Then I will wait for you to fulfill that wish. But for now, I must work. I need to earn money to buy you a gift.”

“A gift?” Song Shidu raised an eyebrow slightly, a bad premonition in his heart.

Jiang Ningxun gestured with his hands, “Of course, it will be a large bow and a bell, plus a few sets of dresses!”

Startled, Song Shidu immediately covered the fox’s mouth, his ear tips turning explosively red. He locked eyes with the fox’s cunning gaze, resisting for a long time before finally deflating, “Fine. When you buy them back, I will allow you to take a few photos.”

“Wonderful!” Jiang Ningxun threw himself into the man’s arms for a nuzzle. He then walked toward the company, waving his hand, “Pick me up after work!”

“Okay.”

After Jiang Ningxun returned to the company and clocked in as usual, he noticed that the atmosphere among the surrounding staff was even more lethargic. They greeted him listlessly.

“Congratulations to Brother Jiang for returning to this wonderful company. What a painful day.”

“Good morning. You would have been better off continuing your leave.”

Seeing that everyone’s state was wrong, Jiang Ningxun asked in confusion, “What is wrong? Did some big change happen at the company while I was away?”

“No,” an employee replied, “the company is the same as before: broken and terrible.”

“Then you all?”

“It is just that everyone’s resentment is growing day by day. It became even heavier after everyone was rejected by Qing Zhe’s studio.”

Jiang Ningxun was shocked, “Not a single person was kept?”

“That is right. Their standards simply do not appreciate our designs. So I am puzzled. If they look down on us, why come to our company for a collaboration? They are just playing with us!”

Amidst this resentment, Jiang Ningxun returned to his workstation, only to find another employee sitting in his spot. He stepped forward, “Xiao Yang, where is my seat?”

Xiao Yang was playing a game. Hearing this, he looked up, “Ah, it is like this, Jiang. The General Manager said you had not come to work for several months and that leaving such a good spot empty was a waste. He moved your position to the side near the window.”

Following the direction of the finger, it was a corner by the window where the curtains could not block the light at all. To work there, one had to endure the scorching sun and the cramped environment.

Jiang Ningxun was speechless. That bastard was truly making things difficult for him.

At that moment, Bai Roulian arrived. He was carrying many expensive cups of milk tea, personally distributing them to everyone, “Everyone has worked hard. Hurry and drink. At noon, I will also bring some snacks I baked myself.”

Everyone had a good temper toward him and thanked him as they took the milk tea. Bai Roulian was surprised to see Jiang Ningxun back, “Brother Ningxun is back!”

He lightly stepped forward and gave him a hug, whispering, “I heard from Ji Zhan that the reason for your leave was that you underwent secondary differentiation into an Omega?”

Jiang Ningxun took a sip of the milk tea and nodded, “Mhm. It has stabilized now.”

Bai Roulian was also an Omega, so the two of them had more to talk about.

“Then you must prevent a heat cycle! You must remember your own cycle and not let your pheromones erupt outside. Otherwise, it will be very dangerous! You could even be detained by the police because you cannot control yourself.”

Jiang Ningxun opened his mouth. He remembered now. Bai Roulian had experienced such an incident, and it was indeed dangerous.

Seeing his kindness, Jiang Ningxun explained with a smile, “Do not worry. My boyfriend marks me regularly. He is by my side every day and will not let such a thing happen.”