Golden Agent of the Adonis (122)
Xia Ze did indeed do this behind his manager’s back, but his plan was to use it as a smokescreen in case the negotiation failed. He would simply claim that Chu Xiang was trying to seduce him, and his manager wouldn’t say anything. There have been countless people who have tried to frame him over the years.
Who would have known that Fang Zhenxuan would go to the restaurant to meet Chu Xiang and end up being photographed and filmed? It was clear that he initiated it, and both Chu Xiang and Fang Zhenxuan seemed indifferent towards him. How foolish would his manager have to be to believe him again?
After eight years in the industry, he fully understood the psychology of young idol fans. He anticipated that Fang Zhenxuan’s fans wouldn’t back down. And Chu Xiang, with only 3 million followers as a manager, how could she withstand the attacks from his 70 million fans? It would be just like before, with fans verbally attacking her and unable to defend herself.
But he never expected that the aftermath of the last incident, where Chu Xiang sued the fans, would linger. Even his hardcore fans hesitated when it came to Chu Xiang. They wanted to wait and see. The only ones getting involved were the scattered fans, or those who lacked rationality. And the fans who supported the Sweet CP were particularly fierce, blowing the situation out of proportion. In the end, they turned the tables with the photos and videos.
It was supposed to be a simple, effective, and damaging move, so how did it backfire on him?
Xia Ze had always had an easy time, but this time, netizens guessed that he wanted Chu Xiang as his manager. Based on the photos, it seemed like Chu Xiang didn’t even like him. His collection of scandals spread like wildfire, causing embarrassment both inside and outside the entertainment industry. Not to mention, he also offended his own manager. It was a huge loss!
Xia Ze once again spent a fortune to remove himself from the hot search and used the help of internet trolls to guide his own fans to calm down. He justified it by saying that he didn’t want to engage with newcomers and was trying to salvage his reputation. However, losses were losses, and this move could only deceive the general public, not industry insiders.
Several people who have a good relationship with Chu Xiang called her to inquire, surprised that Xia Ze was trying to poach her as his manager. But upon further thought, it made sense. Chu Xiang was currently in the limelight, and many celebrities who wanted to make a move were interested in working with her. The people who called in also probed Chu Xiang for information. She only said that she would sign someone if they were suitable, but for now, Fang Zhenxuan was her priority.
With such a response, she managed to ward off many people. Those with some fame hope that they would be her focus if they become her manager. If not, they naturally worried about the effect of changing managers. Those without fame were afraid that she would only focus on Fang Zhenxuan and wouldn’t care about them, so following her would be pointless.
Thinking back to when Chu Xiang was with Chen Lifeng before, didn’t she neglect other artists under her? Those artists only left after no progress was made, so Chu Xiang has a track record.
After careful consideration, most people adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Only three or five graduates from prestigious performing arts schools managed to persuade their teachers to arrange a meeting with Chu Xiang, hoping to try their luck and see if there had an opportunity. Chu Xiang agreed to meet them at a scheduled time.
Fang Zhenxuan cooked for Chu Xiang in her open kitchen, and as he listened to her finish a phone call, he looked up at her. “You…Do you want to sign a new artist?”
Chu Xiang smiled and replied, “Of course I want to sign. I’m a professional manager, and I still have a long career ahead of me. How can I manage with just a few people under me?” She tossed her phone onto the sofa and walked over, leaning on the countertop with a smile. “Don’t worry, the most important person will definitely be you. I won’t neglect you because of anyone else.”
Facing Chu Xiang directly, Fang Zhenxuan blushed as if he had heard a declaration of love. “Ahem, I wasn’t worried.”
Chu Xiang chuckled softly. “The online rumors and controversies are temporary. Don’t pay too much attention to them. Just focus on your acting. I’ve seen the information you sent me about Xia Ze. They’re quite damaging, but they can’t completely ruin him now. At most, it will knock him down from being a top-tier star to a regular A-list celebrity. He still has a chance to turn things around. Let’s wait a little longer.”
Fang Zhenxuan nodded in agreement. “He’s getting desperate now. He hasn’t achieved much this year, and there’s still no certainty for next year. It’s inevitable for him to make some foolish moves. With his personality, the further we go, the more impatient he will become. We should wait for him to make a mistake and seize the opportunity to expose it for maximum effect.”
“Alright, that’s my expertise. Leave it to me. Focus on acting and winning the Best Actor award.”
Fang Zhenxuan smiled at her. “Yes, ma’am. I promise to complete this mission! Well, let’s wash our hands and eat.”
After spending such a long time together, Fang Zhenxuan had already figured out her preferences. He cooked dishes that she loved, and with his excellent culinary skills, Chu Xiang ate in a jovial mood.
With smooth work progress, fan support, delicious food prepared by someone at home, and a handsome man to admire with just a glance, life couldn’t get any better!
Chu Xiang casually scrolled through Weibo and said, “Before, everyone was puzzled about why I met with Xia Ze and didn’t pay attention to other things. Now that things have calmed down, they might start focusing on our relationship. But since you debuted with a project, your future will only go higher. Rumors won’t have much impact on you. It won’t cause any…”
Fang Zhenxuan noticed that Chu Xiang hesitated and curiously asked, “What’s wrong? Did my fans insult you? That can’t be true, right?”
He leaned over to look at Chu Xiang’s phone and discovered that their fans were indeed unexpected in their response, completely different from what they had anticipated.
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