《The Male Lead Conquest System Fell in Love with Me》


 Chapter 1: The Burnt Vine Signing System.

    <h4>Chapter 1</h4>


    A thunderbolt struck a dry tree, igniting a massive forest fire that raged for a day and a night.


    The fire was finally extinguished by a heavy rain that drizzled continuously.


    In the charred forest, a handsome young man dressed in a white silk robe walked forward, holding an oil paper umbre.


    The young man approached a burnt giant vine.


    Lifting his umbre, he coldly gazed at the vine before him and asked, "Do you desire immortality?"


    When natural disasters strike, other creatures can flee, but the tree spirits cannot move from their spots. They can only stand here and await their demise.


    Yinzhizhi, the vine demon, on the verge of death, thought she would be reduced to ashes. However, amidst the haze, she heard a pleasant voice.


    "I don''t want to die. Save me..."


    "Make a contract with me, and I can grant you immortality. But you must do things for me. Do you agree?"


    A charred tendril trembled and stretched towards him. The tendril lightly touched the oil paper umbre in his hand, leaving a ck mark on it.


    "I agree."


    ...


    To this day, Yinzhizhi still feels like she''s dreaming!!


    As a vine, she cultivated for thousands of years, hoping to achieve enlightenment and be a deity. She originally believed that bing an immortal ced her at the pinnacle of the world, but she never expected there to be another world beyond!


    "???"


    "How much longer do you need to ept?"


    Another particrly pleasant voice echoed in her mind, though it carried a touch of indifference.


    Yinzhizhi: "Did I really make a contract with you? Do I just need to follow your instructions, conquer the male lead in each story, and make him fall in love with me to obtain eternal life?"


    Inside the red system space, a young man dressed in whitezily reclined on a chair as he exined.


    "I am the Conquering the Male Lead System. The world you grew up in was one of the small worlds among the Three Thousand Worlds. Each world contains numerous stories with male and female leads. The Ruler of the Ten Realms created these worlds and various characters and stories. Originally, the male and female leads were fated to be together, but due to various data deviations, many male and female leads couldn''te together."


    "Your task is to enter the body of the female lead, use her identity to conquer the male leads of the world, make them fall in love with you. When we leave, your memories will be the female lead''s memories, and she will believe she experienced everything."


    "I earn points by matching up the world''s main characters. The higher the male lead''s favorability towards you, the more points I gain. The more points I earn, the happier I am, and I will grant you a longer life."


    Yinzhizhi was quick-witted from a young age, and she understood the rules at once.


    "If I sessfully conquer the male lead and make him love me, how can I know if he truly loves me?"


    "Whether the male lead loves you or not, I have the final say. Once the conquest is sessful, I will inform you."


    "Alright, I understand. What should I call you then?"


    The young man in the red space paused for a moment, and Baili Xiaosan thought for a while. "Just call me System."


    "Wouldn''t calling you ''System'' be too formal? I feel like we''ll be together for a long time. Do you have a name?"


    Baili Xiaosan sneered, "Let''s see if you qualify first. If you can''tplete the task I give you, I''ll make you disappear in an instant. I don''t keep idle people here."


    Even though the voice of the System sounded pleasant, why did it speak with such indifference?


    Yin Zhizhi pouted unconcernedly, "System, let''s start the task. I will prove to you that I''m not an idle person. We will be together for a long time."


    "Heh."


    A faint mocking voice echoed in her mind.


    Baili Xiaosan raised his hand and swiped the floating screen in front of him, and immediately Yin Zhizhi''s soul entered a ck hole.


    "You''re too antiquated. I''ve inputted knowledge of thoughts from ancient times to the future into your mind."


    The first world of the transmigration mission, modern society.


    ...


    "That little brat finally returned to the country, but who can take care of her?"


    "I dare not take her. I definitely can''t control her."


    In the conference room of Xingyao Entertainment, the executives and several agents were discussing anxiously.


    "Ji Huan! Ji Huan doesn''t have any artists in his hands recently, right? Let him take care of Yin Zhizhi. He has the means to handle people."

 Chapter 2: The Agent He’s Getting Wrong (1)

    <h4>Chapter 2</h4>


    Yin Zhizhi woke up to find herself sitting in a luxurious chauffeur-driven car. There was a driver in the front seat, and a burly bodyguard sat in the passenger seat.


    Yin Zhizhi closed her eyes. Did the system just say something to her? Was she too antiquated?


    She felt an influx of knowledge in her mind. For example, she immediately knew that the moving object was a chauffeur-driven car, and the person driving in front was called a driver.


    "System?"


    "The memories of this body will appear in your mind in a minute, so I won''t waste words introducing them. I''ll mainly introduce the male lead of this world."


    The system seemed reluctant to chat but had to provide her with the target information.


    Baili Xiaosan browsed through the information on the screen and said, "The male lead of this world is named Ji Huan. He is a top-tier entertainment agent at Xingyao Entertainment and also an investor in the film and television industry. He is twenty-nine years old and has been in the industry for many years, bringing out one A-list actor and three first-line stars. Every star-making n he participates in sessfully elevates thepany''s artists."


    After briefly describing the male lead''s information, Baili Xiaosan continued, "Yin Zhizhi, you will meet him once you arrive at thepany. Good luck with your strategy. I''m going to sleep now."


    Beep¡ª


    "........"


    ????


    The system knows her name? No, did the system just go to sleep like that?


    Yin Zhizhi called out several times in her mind, but she couldn''t hear the system''s pleasant youthful voice responding to her. It seemed that it had really fallen asleep.


    Such good quality sleep, falling asleep in seconds.


    Yin Zhizhi leaned against the seat and looked out at the high-rise buildings receding in the distance. In the reflection on the car window, she saw her own appearance.


    Big eyes, small mouth, delicate facial features, and a hint of baby fat on her face. She had a slim face that looked soft, in short, very attractive.


    She looked down at her clothes, a short top that revealed her waist when she raised her hand, and wide-leg jeans, a simple outfit.


    Huh, did the original owner dye her hair? Her hair wasn''t jet ck; it had a slightly yellowish tinge.


    Just as Yin Zhizhi was thinking about it, suddenly the memories of the original owner appeared in her mind.


    The original owner was also named Yin Zhizhi, the only daughter of a famous actress. She had been brought up by her mother to appear on shows since she was a child, and she was a well-known young girl with a national reputation, a child star. She passed the entrance exam and enrolled in a prestigious film academy, causing a buzz. On her eighteenth birthday, she signed a contract with Xingyao Entertainment, thergest entertainmentpany in the country.


    The public had high expectations for the original owner''s acting skills, hoping she would dominate the screen like her mother.


    But in her first year of signing the contract, the original owner rebelled, refusing to go to school and going abroad instead. She spent about a year abroad and had to return due to unfavorable rumors circting back home.


    It could be said that the original owner had never experienced anything unpleasant from childhood to adulthood. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, her life was smooth sailing, and the only obstacle in her life was her new agent, Ji Huan.


    The original owner was now neen years old and had be somewhat rebellious due to being spoiled, while Ji Huan was known in the industry for being strict and upromising.


    Yin Zhizhi could already imagine the story between these two.


    This was her first mission, and Yin Zhizhi felt a sense of anticipation instead of panic.


    The car sped by and finally arrived at the entrance of Xingyao Entertainment, where paparazzi were lurking in the shadows.


    Outside thisrge entertainmentpany, celebritiese and go. The paparazzi camp there, taking a few pictures and writing news to make a living.


    When the bodyguard got out of the car, the paparazzi''s eyes lit up at the sight of such a luxurious nanny car and a bodyguard. It was obvious that someone famous was inside the car.


    As the young girl got out of the car, the paparazzi went crazy snapping photos.


    Someone from thepany came out and said, "Miss Yin, pleasee with me to the conference room."


    Yin Zhizhi sensed the presence of the peeping toms and frowned, looking over.


    The bodyguard next to her followed her gaze and spotted the paparazzi. Without saying a word, he chased after them.


    The paparazzi didn''t expect to be discovered so quickly. He held onto his camera and ran, but he was caught by the bodyguard after a few steps.


    "I''m sorry, I''m sorry. I didn''t capture anything," the paparazzi''s first reaction was to admit his mistake. Star Yao''s status in the entertainment industry was extraordinary, and he didn''t want to lose his job.


    Yin Zhizhi imitated the tone of the original and said, "Make sure he deletes all the photos before letting him go."


    The bodyguard nodded.


    Yin Zhizhi followed the person into thepany and took the elevator straight to the top floor conference room.


    Today''s meeting was mainly about her. She had been admitted to the Film Academy and went abroad to y, not attending school for a year. Although she had signed a contract with Star Yao, she hadn''t appeared on the screen, and someone had found her social media ount abroad with updates about her travels.


    With a year of no activity, not attending school and ying abroad, as the daughter of a renowned actress, people started making up stories about her. They said she took a leave of absence, that she didn''t actually get into the Film Academy but was studying abroad, and all sorts of things.


    It hadn''t escted to a severe level yet, but her original mother and thepany called her toe back to the country.


    The door to the conference room was open, and inside were several executives and two agents, one of whom was a particrly striking handsome man wearing a ck shirt and sses.


    Yin Zhizhi was about to knock on the door and greet them when she heard the man say, "I won''t take charge of her."


    Ji Huan refused thepany''s request to take care of Yin Zhizhi.

 Chapter 3: The Agent He’s Getting Wrong (2)

    <h4>Chapter 3</h4>


    The higher-ups asked, "Why not? Yin Zhizhi has been on screen since she was a child, and she has a very solid fan base. As long as she promotes herself, she''s bound to be a huge star."


    Her fame was already quite high.


    The agents in thepany would love to be assigned such a promising artist, but only on the condition that the artist was obedient andpliant...


    Ji Huan''s expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, "No matter how good the conditions, I won''t take her on. The first requirement for my artists is that they must be diligent and hardworking."


    Clearly, Yin Zhizhi was not a diligent and hardworking person. She had been signed with thepany for a year, yet she had brazenly gone abroad without any promotional activities.


    The executives were quite perplexed. Other agents wanted to take her on but feared they couldn''t manage Yin Zhizhi, while Ji Huan was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.


    Apart from being a renowned top agent in the industry, Ji Huan was also a personal investor in film and television. He wasn''t afraid of anyone.


    Ji Huan lightly pushed his sses up and stood up, "I''ve said my piece. I''ll be going now."


    "Ji Huan..."


    Suddenly, a young girl walked in, blocking Ji Huan''s path. "I''ll turn over a new leaf. I''ll be diligent and hardworking. Take me on, please."


    Her melodious voice echoed through the conference room.


    The other people in the room were all surprised! Yin Zhizhi had arrived.


    As an agent, Ji Huan had a keen eye. With the first nce, he scrutinized her facial features and figure, which were undoubtedly perfect and camera-friendly. She seemed even more beautiful than a year ago.


    Her conditions were excellent, but her attitude wascking.


    Ji Huan gestured with his eyes, "Over there is Agent Xu from thepany. He has abundant resources. Go find him to manage you."


    "Agent Xu is great, but I''d rather have you manage me."


    "I have the right to refuse."


    "Why refuse me? If there''s anything I''ve done wrong, I can improve. If you think I''m not diligent and hardworking enough, I''ll work hard to be diligent and hardworking."


    Ji Huan knew she had overheard what he had said earlier at the entrance. He had said it deliberately, hoping she would back off and avoid any awkwardness.


    But the result seemed to be heading in the opposite direction. She was now defying him.


    "It''s easy to say these things."


    Yin Zhizhi immediately responded, "I can act on it right away."


    Ji Huan smiled, but the smile didn''t reach his eyes. Through his sses, his dark pupils scrutinized her.


    "Your weight exceeds ny-five pounds. You need to lose another five pounds to look best on camera. You must dye your hair back to its original color, and you''re not allowed to wear crop tops. Your fashion sense needs improvement."


    Not only were his eyes sharp, but his tongue was sharp too.


    Would Yin Zhizhi really have no fashion sense? She was just dressed casually today because she had been on a flight for over ten hours.


    Before she could speak, Ji Huan continued, "Even for casual wear, you need to coordinate your outfits and maintain your appearance at all times."


    "...I understand."


    "Understanding is not enough. You have to do it."


    Yin Zhizhi narrowed her eyes, smiling as she leaned in closer, "So you''re my agent now? I''ll do everything you say. Thank you, Agent Ji!"


    It sounded like a question, but she had already decided the oue.


    The executives quickly chimed in, seeing the situation, "Ji Huan, I''m relieved that Zhizhi will be under your management."


    Yin Zhizhi noticed the executives'' attitude and suddenly felt that the original host was truly fortunate, born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She was indeed the female lead.


    However, the reason the original host had rebelled was also because of this privileged birth. She had always been overshadowed by her mother''s aura.


    Ji Huan saw that the matter was settled, so he didn''t bother arguing anymore. Yin Zhizhi''s conditions were indeed quite satisfactory to him, but he didn''t believe what she had just said. However, he also looked forward to seeing if she could keep up with his arrangements.


    If she could keep up, she would be a promising talent. If she couldn''t, she would be out.


    Ji Huan said, "Why are you still standing here? I''ll contact your studio. You need to change your hair color today."


    "Oh."

 Chapter 4: The Agent He’s Getting Wrong (3)

    <h4>Chapter 4</h4>


    Ji Huan had actually secured her a job at his studio. Yin Zhizhi had taken a nine-hour flight back, rushing from the airport to thepany, exhausted to death.


    Yin Zhizhi would neverin about being tired. To conquer Ji Huan, the first step was to be the kind of artist he liked.


    She took thepany-arranged car to the studio to get her hair color changed.


    It''s very difficult to re-dye dyed hair back to a darker shade; it would probably take seven or eight hours to get it right.


    Yin Zhizhi closed her eyes to rest, letting Tony Teacher do whatever he wanted with her hair.


    "System?"


    No response.


    s, would the system not talk to her forever? Did it have to wait until the world''s male lead fell in love with her before it would speak and give reminders?


    Yin Zhizhi''s mind was filled with so much new knowledge, knowledge that had integrated itself very well. She took out her phone and yed with it.


    Though it was her first time seeing such a thing, she was able to use it skillfully.


    The system was so powerful.


    Yin Zhizhi opened her Weibo and found that a post she madest year had been taken over.


    Last year, she had posted an airport photo, then didn''t update her Weibo for a year.


    During her time abroad, she had used foreign software to post updates, and only her family and friends knew her foreign ID. But somehow it had been leaked, and the paparazzi found out. Domestic entertainment marketing ounts started writing that she hadn''t continued at the film academy, hadn''t worked for a year, and had actually settled abroad, and so on.


    Yin Zhizhi took a look at thements under the Weibo post.


    [Zhizhi? Are you really noting back to the country? We were so happy when we heard you signed with Starlight back then. Please work a little!]


    [I understand Zhizhi wanting to rx, but this rxation period seems too long.]


    [A year without going to school, she must have taken a leave of absence. Signed with an agency but not working, it''s a good thing she has an actress mother, an ordinary artist would have been sued by thepany long ago.]


    [Suspected of being an x Country citizen (dog head)]


    [I suspect too, you foreigner, just roll back to your own country, don''te to our country to make money!!]


    Thements were a mix of good and bad. Yin Zhizhi skimmed through a few and closed it.


    At that moment, her phone suddenly pushed a notification.


    #Child star Yin Zhizhi returns to the country#


    Yin Zhizhi frowned. Hadn''t she already told the paparazzi to delete the photos they took of her at thepany entrance? How could they still make a story without photos?


    Curious, she tapped into it, only to see photos of Yin Zhizhi walking out of the airport carrying her luggage.


    "..."


    That was the original host being photographed. She had only entered after the original host had gotten into thepany car.


    Yin Zhizhi couldn''t help butugh. Because the original host had even made a "yeah!" gesture at the paparazzi''s camera!


    No matter how much you try to prevent it, you can''t prevent ''yourself''.


    This notification had only been posted for less than an hour, but there were already manyments, with a few popr ones particrly eye-catching.


    [Is this her rushing back after sensing the shifting winds? So is she feeling guilty??]


    [Yin Zhizhi is so beautiful, gorgeous from childhood to adulthood, the glimpse of her white waist when she raised her hand to gesture "yeah" was stunning.]


    [Her mother is an actress, so of course her genes would be good. This level of beauty really outshines 90% of artists in the industry.]


    [Shees back when there''s negative news, does that mean she wouldn''t havee back if there wasn''t any negative news? You signed with an agency, you should have some sense of responsibility as an artist.]


    "Miss Yin, we can go rinse now," Tony Teacher spoke up.


    Yin Zhizhi closed her phone, stood up, and followed him to rinse her hair. Halfway through the rinse, her assistant hurried over with her phone.


    "Miss Yin, there''s a call for you."


    Yin Zhizhi took the phone and saw it was Ji Huan calling.


    It must be about the airport photos.


    As soon as she answered, she heard the man''s deep voice: "Don''t make any response. From now on, I''ll be operating your Weibo ount."


    "I understand."


    She answered very decisively, looking exceptionally obedient.


    Ji Huan thought back to the news photo he had just seen, of Yin Zhizhi smiling and gesturing "yeah" at the paparazzi''s camera. That wasn''t obedient behavior.


    What''s done is done, nothing he could say would change it. Ji Huan didn''t believe she didn''t understand.


    "Yin Zhizhi, if you want to continue down this path, you need to behave yourself from now on. Your rebelliousness has consequences not just for you, but for the entire team behind you. You''re not a child anymore."


    When Ji Huan spoke sternly, even without raising his voice, hismanding presence could be felt even over the phone.


    Yin Zhizhi was getting her hair rinsed, so she lowered her voice obediently, "I want to continue down this path. I''ll listen to you from now on."


    Ji Huan was silent for a second, then said, "Take a photo and send it to me once your new hair color is done. After you''re done with your hair, go straight home. Don''t go anywhere else. I''ll handle this matter and operate your Weibo ount temporarily."


    "Mm."


    "No dinner tonight."


    "...Mm."


    The call ended.


    Yin Zhizhi blinked a few times, then silently handed the phone back to her assistant.


    Her manager was really strict.


    Yin Zhizhi didn''t need to do anything, but she still paid attention to how Ji Huan handled this matter.


    In reality, this incident wasn''t that big of a deal. The marketing ounts hadn''t managed to stir up too much momentum, and the heat on Weibo headlines wasn''t that high either.


    Half an hourter, Yin Zhizhi''s Weibo posted a response.


    Yin Zhizhi Zhizhi: Let me ramble a bit. In the three months before the art examst year, I was working. My preparation for the exam wasn''t good either - I took the exam under immense pressure. Although I got into the school I wanted, I felt like a deted balloon afterwards,pletely drained. After being tightly wound up, suddenly bing loose was really jarring. So I applied for a one-year leave of absence from school. My paternal grandfather is elderly and has been living abroad for treatment due to his heart condition. This past year, I didn''t want to do anything, I just wanted to apany the old man. So I went abroad. My leave of absence is almost over, so I''ve returned. I''m feeling better now.


    The post included several photos of Yin Zhizhi and her grandfather - in the treatment room, in the gardens of the care facility.


    These photos were clearly provided by the original host''s mother.


    Ji Huan''s message addressed many of the controversies.


    Upon seeing the happy, smiling photos of Yin Zhizhi and her grandfather,izens were immediately moved.


    [Wishing your grandfather good health~]


    [It''s good for Zhizhi to spend time with her grandfather, some people are just making blind guesses!!]


    [I do remember Yin Zhizhi was very busy before her art exam, she''s been in front of screens since childhood, she must have been under a lot of pressure.]


    [I can understand that feeling, when I got into the university I wanted after the college entrance exam, I alsopletely copsed. That feeling of suddenly loosening up after being tightly wound is indescribable. Going out to rx is good~]


    [The grandfather looks quite well, hope he stays healthy~]


    Yin Zhizhi skimmed through some of thements, seeing that this matter had been resolved without much trouble.


    After over seven hours, Yin Zhizhi''s new hair color was finally done.


    Her assistant, who had been waiting on the side, was getting drowsy.


    Yin Zhizhi looked at herself in the mirror, very pleased. Her hair wasn''t a pure ck, but it looked fantastic in quality.


    She used her phone''s camera to take a selfie and sent it to Ji Huan.


    She also sent a message: ''Do I look good?''

 Chapter 5: The Agent He’s Getting Wrong (4)

    <h4>Chapter 5</h4>


    Today, being photographed at the airport was just a minor incident. For an experienced manager like Ji Huan, handling such matters was a breeze.


    Ji Huan had justmunicated with Yin Actress, Yin Zhizhi''s mother.


    Yin Actress is now fifty years old. She had Yin Zhizhi when she was in her early thirties, and Yin Actress has now retired from the entertainment industry.


    Yin Actress is a senior in the industry, and Ji Huan respects her greatly.


    Yin Actress instructed him not to go easy on Yin Zhizhi and to be strict with her.


    After their conversation, Ji Huan received a photo from Yin Zhizhi, along with the question: "Do I look good?"


    Ji Huan opened the photo and nced at it. Yin Zhizhi''s skin was already very fair, and her new hair color made her look even fairer, making her resemble a delicate porcin doll, beautiful yet fragile.


    Ji Huan did not hesitate in his reply: "Beautiful."


    The response came instantly from the other side.


    "What''s beautiful about it? Can you give a more detailed review?"


    Ji Huan nced at it and then turned off his phone. He needed to n her overall style and image direction moving forward.


    Ever since she was a child star, the public has always seen Yin Zhizhi as a well-behaved girl.


    The "good girl" image is appealing, but it definitely won''t suit her true personality and will eventually backfire.


    It was well past 10 PM when Yin Zhizhi finally arrived at the original owner''s apartment.


    Although it was just an apartment, it was a spacious 150 square meters, bright and located in the city center, where every inch of space was worth its weight in gold.


    Yin Zhizhi was incredibly hungry. The original owner found the airne food unappetizing, so she didn''t eat on the flight. During the hair dyeing session at the studio earlier, an assistant was watching her, so she only had half a sd.


    Despite having a wealth of information about delicious food in her mind, all unfamiliar to the real Yin Zhizhi, she couldn''t actually eat any of it.


    "Sigh."


    "Isn''t everything going smoothly? Why the sigh?" A faint voice of a young man suddenly appeared in her mind.


    Yin Zhizhi was startled, then opened her eyes wide with delight: "System?"


    "Yes."


    "You finally woke up. You slept the whole day."


    "Hmm..."


    "System, can you remove all the food information from my mind? Right now, all I can think about is fried chicken, barbecue, and night market snacks, but I can''t eat any of it. It''s too distressing."


    "Quite dedicated, aren''t you?" Baili Xiaosanmented.


    Yin Zhizhiy on the bed: "I have no choice. To make the male lead fall for me, I have to be the type of person he likes. He definitely won''t be attracted to a celebrity who orderste-night food deliveries."


    In the red space, a young man in a white robe lounged on a chaise longue, observing the floating screen in front of him that projected the image of Yin Zhizhi outside.


    Baili Xiaosan found this host quite eptable after hearing her words. She seemed dedicated and sensible, and her performance today was decent.


    "Take a shower, do your skincare routine, and go to sleep. You have more tasks toplete tomorrow."


    Baili Xiaosan said those words and then fell silent.


    "System, your way of speaking is really simr to my manager''s," Yin Zhizhimented as she got up and went to the bathroom to wash up and do her skincare routine.


    As a female celebrity, daily skincare was crucial.


    Yin Zhizhi wanted to chat with the system because its voice was pleasant, but after she spoke a few lines without a response, the system seemed to have gone to sleep again.


    "Must have been a god of sleep in a past life," Yin Zhizhi muttered inint.


    It was quite ufortable to sleep on an empty stomach, and she tossed and turned for a long time before finally drifting off.


    The next morning, her assistant arrived at the apartment bright and early, bringing tasks assigned by Ji Huan.


    "Miss Yin, we''ll be going to the gym downstairs for a workout first. After the workout, we''lle back and have a ck coffee, and then for lunch..."


    Since she had just returned to the country, she hadn''t received any work assignments yet, so her main task for the next few days was to lose some weight quickly.


    Yin Zhizhi had gone to bed hungry the night before, and now she had to work out first thing in the morning without having eaten anything.


    "This is tough."


    Yin Zhizhi was reluctant, but she still got up.


    The new assistant was hired by Ji Huan and followed his instructions closely, reporting back to him every task Yin Zhizhipleted that morning.


    Ji Huan had mapped out Yin Zhizhi''s uing work schedule and was also in the process of securing some business opportunities for her.


    Yin Zhizhi wore workout clothes that entuated her curves, with her long hair tied up in a bun on top of her head, giving her a youthful and energetic look.


    Assistant: "Miss Yin, the workout session is over. We can head back now."


    "Wait, let me take a photo first."


    Yin Zhizhi posed for a few selfies in front of the mirror, then sent them to Ji Huan.


    At the Starlight Entertainment Tower office, Ji Huan''s phone vibrated.


    He picked it up, nced at it, and saved the photos without any expression.


    Ji Huan opened Weibo and logged into Yin Zhizhi''s ount, posting the photos with the caption: "The consequences of eating fried chicken [Persevere]"


    As soon as the Weibo post went live,ments started pouring in.


    [Hahaha, is Zhizhi trying to lose weight after eating fried chicken? Having it once in a while won''t make you gain weight, sweetie.]


    [Zhizhi actually dared to eat fried chicken? I thought female celebrities wouldn''t touch such food. But then again, who can resist the crispy, delicious fried chicken?]


    [Sweetheart, you''re already so slim, no need to lose more weight! Your figure is perfect, with those curves in all the right ces.]


    [Passerby... I feel like this photo is a bit staged, deliberately sticking out her butt. Suspicious that she didn''t actually work out and just went to take photos.]


    [...The one above is delusional. Can''t you see her damp bangs sticking to her forehead? Clear signs of physical activity.]


    [...]


    Yin Zhizhi only saw the Weibo post Ji Huan had made for her when she checked her phone during breakfast.


    He was quite skilled at managing her public image.


    If she didn''t know the truth, no casual observer would guess that this Weibo post was made by her manager.


    Since someone used her of staging the photos, Yin Zhizhi''s ount posted gym surveince footage an hourter.


    The forty-minute footage was fast-forwarded, but it clearly showed Yin Zhizhi diligently working out from the moment she entered the gym until she left, only taking a few photos at the end.


    She really did go to the gym to exercise and lose weight; it wasn''t staged.


    The surveince footage debunked those naysayingizens.


    Yin Zhizhi carried on like this for a few days and lost two pounds.


    It was right after she finished her morning workout when she received a call from Ji Huan.


    "There''s a horror-themed escape room reality show that has invited you to be a guest star. Are you interested in participating?"


    The show was quite popr recently, and Ji Huan thought it would be a good opportunity, but he didn''t sign the contract directly. Instead, he asked for Yin Zhizhi''s opinion first.


    After all, it was a horror-themed show, which might be too frightening for a woman.


    "I''ll do it!" Her voice was full of excitement.


    Ji Huan: "Are you sure? Let me tell you first that this show has no script, and the horror atmosphere is very realistic."


    "I''ll take it. I''m not afraid; I have a strong heart."


    "Alright then,e by thepany office this afternoon so we can go over and sign the contract together."


    In the afternoon, Yin Zhizhi took apany car to the office. She rode the elevator up, found Ji Huan''s office, and knocked on the door.


    "Knock, knock."


    "Come in."


    When Yin Zhizhi entered, she saw Ji Huan sitting at his desk with the contract in front of him.


    He pushed his sses up and said, "Take a look at the contract, and if you have no issues, sign it."

 Chapter 6: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (5)

    <h4>Chapter 6</h4>


    Yin Zhizhi took the contract and sat down on the side, slowly reading through it.


    Agents usually help artists review the contracts, and in many cases, agents would sign on their behalf.


    However, since Ji Huan and Yin Zhizhi had just started working together, Ji Huan didn''t sign for her. Instead, he solemnly called her over and asked her to review the contract herself.


    Yin Zhizhi lowered her head and read the contract, her exquisite little egg-like face full of seriousness.


    From this angle, Ji Huan could see her fair nape exposed as she tilted her head down.


    It seemed that the past few days of exercise had paid off.


    Ji Huan averted his gaze.


    "I''ve finished reading it. There are no issues."


    Ji Huan opened the drawer, took out a pen, and handed it to her. "If there''s no problem, go ahead and sign."


    Yin Zhizhi elegantly signed her name on the contract.


    Ji Huan put the contract away. "We''ll depart for S City for filming the day after tomorrow. I''ll apany you."


    "You''re going too?"


    "For now, you''re the only artist I''m managing. I can''t fully trust you yet," Ji Huan spoke frankly.


    Thepany wanted to groom Yin Zhizhi into a superstar, so Ji Huan couldn''t let his guard down. He had to keep an eye on her.


    "That''s troublesome for you."


    "You still have time to train today and tomorrow. Reduce your food intake by half during these two days."


    Yin Zhizhi''s face immediately fell.


    Ji Huan said, "This is your first time in front of the camera after more than a year. You must look your absolute best. The remaining weight is just a few pounds. Once you lose it, you just need to maintain it."


    "Oh."


    She lowered her long eyshes, looking a little reluctant and aggrieved, but still obedient.


    "Do you want to act in a drama?"


    "Yes, I really do, but I''ll be picky about the script."


    Ji Huan nodded. "I''ll keep an eye out for suitable dramas. Since word has gotten out that you''ve returned to the country, some directors have brought their scripts to me. I''ve taken a look, but none of them were quite satisfactory."


    "I trust your judgment. You can choose for me." Yin Zhizhi propped her palm-sized face on Ji Huan''s desk, making her face appear even smaller.


    For a moment, Ji Huan felt that maybe she didn''t need to lose weight after all.


    "The scripts I pick for you might not be easy."


    "It''s fine. I''m here to work, not to enjoy myself."


    Ji Huan looked up. "It''s good that you have that mindset. I''ll keep an eye out for good scripts. Since you haven''t acted in a year, is your acting still up to par?"


    "I think it''s pretty good."


    Ji Huan didn''t quite believe her. As her agent, he needed to understand his artist''s abilities in all aspects. "Why don''t you give an impromptu performance for me to see?"


    Yin Zhizhi was stunned for a second, then smiled. "Okay."


    Her eyes flickered, as if she had already thought of what to perform.


    Her expressions were lively. Ji Huan leaned back in his chair, somewhat eager to see her performance.


    The youngdy in front of him remained in her chin-propping pose, but leaned closer. With pleading eyes, she said in a whiny voice, "Honey, when will you be off work? You promised we''d have dinner together tonight, but when will you be done working?"


    Ji Huan''s gaze sharpened, and he frowned slightly.


    She continued, "I missed you so much that I came early. There are only ten minutes left. After ten minutes, you have to go out for dinner with me, no matter what."


    Ji Huan realized she was portraying someone waiting for her husband to get off work. With her loving and expectant gaze and her whiny tone, which husband could refuse such a wife?


    "Honey, why are you looking at me like that?"


    "...That''s enough." Ji Huan interrupted her performance.


    The bashful, whiny wife from a second ago instantly transformed back into a confident youngdy. Yin Zhizhi looked at him eagerly. "My acting skills haven''t deteriorated, have they?"


    "It was decent."


    "Agent Ji, just decent? Didn''t I leave you in awe? You were staring at me in a daze just now."


    Ji Huan averted his gaze and said calmly, "Your acting is good, but not awe-inspiring. Don''t be too arrogant. It''s fine, I have a general idea of your abilities now and the types of roles you should y. I''ll look for suitable scripts based on your abilities and image."


    Is he trying to change the subject?


    Alright, Yin Zhizhi stood up. "Then I''ll leave it to you. I''ll head back now."


    "Mm."


    Yin Zhizhi left in high spirits,ughing out loud without restraint once she was out of the office.


    The office door was left open, and Ji Huan heard herughter. With an unreadable expression, he got up to close the door.


    "You should close the door when going in and out. It''s rude not to."

 Chapter 7: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (6)

    <h4>Chapter 7</h4>


    Early in the morning before dawn, Yin Zhizhi was dragged out of bed by her assistant to head to the airport.


    She was going to S City to film a variety show, and Ji Huan would be apanying her.


    The airport was crowded in the morning. Yin Zhizhi wore arge white hooded sweatshirt on top and shorts on the bottom, with the oversized sweatshirt covering her shorts, revealing her slender, long legs.


    Her perfect body proportions immediately drew attention from those around her.


    Yin Zhizhi had a mask on, showing only herrge eyes. She and her assistant quickly lined up for security check-in.


    "Isn''t she a celebrity? Great figure. Even an ordinary sweatshirt looks so good on her."


    Someone nearby whispered.


    Worried that being recognized would cause amotion, Yin Zhizhi pulled her sweatshirt hood over her head, looking displeased at being watched.


    "Probably not a celebrity. If she was, there''d be lots of fans surrounding her. She''s just a bit pretty."


    "You haven''t even seen her face. How do you know she''s pretty?"


    Yin Zhizhi felt relieved after passing security.


    Assistant: "Miss Yin, Manager Ji is waiting for you in the VIP lounge."


    With half an hour until the flight, and many people lingering after security, Yin Zhizhi went to the VIP lounge.


    The morning VIP lounge had only a few scattered individuals, mostly in suits working onptops.


    The most eye-catching was a man wearing sses in the corner, likely Ji Huan around 6''3" with a model physique and good looks fit for an entertainer, yet he chose to be an aplished manager instead.


    Not only was he a manager at Starlight Entertainment, he was also a personal film investor. Ji Huan invested in major IPs, and none of the shows he invested in ever flopped.


    There was an hical saying in the industry:


    Sleeping with a sleazy investor to get a role was considered a fair trade, but if you could sleep with Ji Huan and get a role, that was a bargain.


    Yin Zhizhi shuddered.


    Assistant: "Miss Yin, are you cold?"


    It was now after the beginning of autumn, not as hot as summer, especially in the morning when a coat was needed. Yin Zhizhi''s bare legs looked chilly.


    Yin Zhizhi: "No, I''m not cold."


    Yin Zhizhi sat next to Ji Huan. "Big Manager Ji, you''re here so early?"


    "Arriving an hour early at the airport isn''t that early." Ji Huan didn''t look up from his newspaper.


    "Don''t you thinking this early is a bit much? I felt like I came too early."


    She came half an hour early and still felt it was too soon?


    Ji Huan put down his paper. "From now on, unless it''s a special situation, you''ll arrive at the airport two hours early. If I find out you dyed the flight and work because of your tardiness, you can find someone else to apany you."


    "Hey, why are you threatening me by saying I''ll have to find someone else?"


    "What else could I threaten you with?"


    "Oh, you could punish me by not letting me eat if I make a mistake, or make me exercise extra hours to lose weight. That would be perfect since you''ve been saying I gained a few pounds, right?" Her eyes sparkled with mischief, as if settling an old score.


    Ji Huan: "The job hasn''t even started, and you''re already feeling resentful about losing weight for a few days?"


    "No, no resentment at all. I''m being really obedient." Her chubby face beamed an innocent smile.


    Ji Huan didn''t bother arguing further and ignored her.


    Seeing he wasn''t entertaining her, Yin Zhizhi pouted and quietly yed on her phone.


    Her assistant brought over a boiled egg for Yin Zhizhi''s breakfast.


    "Just an egg? Nothing else to eat?"


    Assistant looked conflicted. "Would you like some fruit or cucumber?"


    "...Never mind."


    Yin Zhizhi peeled and slowly ate the boiled egg in small bites. After finishing, she felt unsatisfied and pressed on her stomach while using her phone.


    As if pressing her stomach would make it narrower and less hungry.


    "Get her a vegetable bun." Ji Huan spoke up.


    The female assistant looked surprised but immediately went to get one.


    The VIP lounge had an abundant breakfast area.


    When Yin Zhizhi received the bun, she could hardly believe it. "But you said I''m fat, right? Buns are made of starch."


    "Then don''t eat it."


    "No, I''ll eat it."


    The flight took two hours to reach S City. The production team sent cars to pick them up at the airport.


    After a rushed lunch, the artists went for hair and makeup for the afternoon filming.


    Yin Zhizhi knew she''d be on this variety show, so she had watched the previous episodes over the past couple of days.


    It was a horror escape room type of variety show where artists were put in a maze-like environment full of scary scenes and NPCs. The artists had to find clues to escape while being scared throughout.


    The entire filming process was intense and thrilling. Artists'' terrified reactions were made into popr video memes with over a billion views.


    Yin Zhizhi looked up information on the regr cast members: Guo Cheng, a veteran singer with a warm older brother image; Xiao Boran, the leader of a new boy group; and Sun Li, a popr actress.


    "Miss Yin, pleasee with me for styling."


    A staff member called for Yin Zhizhi, who followed into the makeup room.


    Inside, she saw Sun Li in casual athletic wear. Sun Li was an excellent actress with a great personality. This was the only variety show she had participated in.


    Sun Li looked surprised to see Yin Zhizhi. "I heard you''d be here, but I didn''t expect it to be you. I''m Sun Li."


    "Hello, Sister Sun Li." Yin Zhizhi was around four or five years younger and greeted her politely. "Your recent hit drama was also very popr overseas. I binged it - your acting was brilliant."


    Sun Li smiled. "Looks like the staff arranged our meeting early before the cameras. We''ll have to act surprised when we officially meet on screen."


    Yin Zhizhi smiled wryly. "Yeah, my manager even told me there wouldn''t be a script."


    "There''s no script for ying the games, but some dialogue is scripted for other parts," Sun Li exined meaningfully.


    Sun Li had already finished styling and could have left the makeup room earlier to avoid running into Yin Zhizhi.


    But after meeting Yin Zhizhi, Sun Li didn''t think she was the troublemaking type and was happy to chat with her.


    The stylist applied makeup on Yin Zhizhi and tied her hair into two high pigtails, giving her a cute, youthful high school student look.


    Yin Zhizhi asked Sun Li for tips on ying the game.


    Sun Li looked helpless. "Besides roaming around feeling and searching for clues, there''s no other secret. Just scream in terror throughout. It''s all up to the editing for humor and thrilling scenes."


    The show''s appeal was watching them get scared and chased.


    "Teachers, are you both ready over here?"


    Sun Li: "Yep, all set."


    "These are your microphones, teachers. Let me help put them on."


    A staff member brought over microphones to clip onto Yin Zhizhi and Sun Li before leading them to the filming set.


    From afar, Yin Zhizhi saw Ji Huan talking to the director.


    "Teacher Sun Li, you can go first. Teacher Yin, please wait a moment."


    The staff addressed the artists respectfully as "teachers."


    The three regr guests Guo Cheng, Sun Li, and Xiao Boran had to appear on camera first.


    Yin Zhizhi waited behind as they filmed the opening segment. She would only go out when they introduced the new guest.


    While waiting, Ji Huan came over.


    Ji Huan looked at her hairstyle. "Who put your hair in those pigtails?"


    "Stylist, what''s wrong? Is everything okay?"


    "Too young." Ji Huan simplymented that, without saying much else. He said something else: "While you''re in the secret room, interact more with Guo Cheng and Sun Li. Xiao Boran is the new generation boy group leader, his fans are mostly girlfans. He''s around your age, so don''t get too close to him."


    Getting too close could spark dating rumors or make people think they''re a CP, which could lead to attacks from his girlfans.


    Some people like to create drama for attention, but Ji Huan disdained that. He needed Yin Zhizhi to stay clean and unblemished.


    Yin Zhizhi nodded: "I absolutely won''t go near him."


    "When participating in the variety show, speak up more, and try to say witty things, so that more of your footage will be kept."


    "Understood."


    A staff member came over, "Ms. Yin, you can go out now."


    Yin Zhizhi nced at Ji Huan, who paused for a moment before saying, "Go ahead."


    She went out.


    Under the spotlight, in front of the cameras, she greeted enthusiastically, "Hi everyone!"


    Sun Li was surprised, "Zhizhi, I didn''t expect the new guest to be you."


    Guo Cheng said, "Yin Zhizhi, wee, wee. I really want to know if you have a grudge against the production team? Don''t you know our show is famous for scaring people? What if you end up crying like a little girl, who''s going to console you?"


    His words made everyoneugh.


    Xiao Boran spoke up, "The three of us will just have to protect our new member."


    As he was speaking, suddenly the lights went out, very abruptly, apanied by a loud noise in the studio.


    Yin Zhizhi was startled by this sudden change of events. As she wondered what was going on, ck-clothed figures approached them and blindfolded each one of them.


    Yin Zhizhi understood - this was arranged by the production team.


    Guo Cheng was particrly dramatic, shouting, "Who are you? What are you doing? Daring to kidnap people in broad daylight!"


    Xiao Boran yed along, "Don''t tear up the ransom note, someone wille to pay for me."


    Sun Li said, "Why are you two being so dramatic?"


    Yin Zhizhi also acted, "It''s so dark, who are you? Where are you taking me? Sister Sun Li, I''m so scared."


    Sun Li said, "Don''t be afraid, Zhizhi, don''t be afraid."


    It seemed Yin Zhizhi was being portrayed as the protected little sister, and the production team was already looking forward to seeing her act scared.


    Usually, everyone would be taken to the same ce, and then go through ordeals together to escape the secret room.


    But today, after being blindfolded, everyone was taken by the ck-clothed figures to different corners of the secret room, with only amunication device left beside each of them.


    A voice came over the broadcast: yers, you may now remove your blindfolds. The game begins!

 Chapter 8: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (7)

    <h4>Chapter 8</h4>


    After hearing the broadcast, Yin Zhizhi did not immediately remove her blindfold. Instead, she carefully asked, "Is anyone there? Is there someone nearby?"


    "..."


    Silence as a chicken.


    The director''s monitor showed that the other three participants had already removed their blindfolds when they realized Yin Zhizhi was the only one left.


    Guo Cheng excitedly said, "This is getting interesting."


    Sun Li crossed her arms and remarked, "No way, it''s not good if she''s the only one, is Zhizhi alone too? Who would dare to participate in our show if we treat a neer like this?"


    Xiao Boran said, "I need to find the other members first."


    Each person was in a corridor with many forks ahead, forming a maze where strange and terrifying NPCs could appear at any moment.


    Ji Huan curiously took a look at his artist''s performance.


    However, he found that while everyone had removed their blindfolds, Yin Zhizhi was still wearing hers and walking cautiously...


    Yin Zhizhi felt her way very carefully.


    The director''s team: "..."


    The director asked, "Mr. Ji, did Yin Zhizhi not hear the broadcast clearly?"


    "The broadcast was so loud, there''s no way she couldn''t have heard it."


    The director thought for a moment, then supposed that the youngdy was likely too scared to face the terrifying experiences, so she chose not to remove her blindfold.


    Yin Zhizhi continued feeling her way with the blindfold on, while a murderous NPC holding a bloody chainsaw quietly approached her.


    The director mischievously yed the broadcast: "Please have some members remove their blindfolds."


    Yin Zhizhi raised her head toward the voice and said, "Can I not take it off? There''s no rule that says I must remove it, right?"


    "..."


    It seemed there was no such rule, only that they had to leave the room.


    But how could she leave this maze while blindfolded and struggling to walk?


    Meanwhile, the murderous NPC with the chainsaw slowly approached Yin Zhizhi, now standing just a meter in front of her, grinning ominously.


    Yin Zhizhi waspletely unaware until her hand touched the NPC''s clothes.


    Originally, they expected her to be startled, but instead¡ª


    "Oh, I''ve touched someone? Is it a teammate?"


    "Not a teammate, then it must be something terrifying. I don''t know if you''re male or female, so if I identally do anything inappropriate, please dodge it yourself." Yin Zhizhi casually touched the NPC and then walked around it.


    The NPC was so dumbfounded by this unexpected behavior that it didn''t know how to scare her anymore. The NPC deliberately started the sound of its fake chainsaw.


    The sudden, piercing chainsaw noise would startle anyone.


    But Yin Zhizhi was not frightened at all. She simply raised her hand to cover her ears, saying, "What''s that prop sound you have? Turn it off, it''s too piercing. Listening to it too much is bad for your ears."


    She sympathetically advised, shook her head in disapproval, and then plugged her ears as she slowly walked away.


    "..."


    "..."


    Not only was the NPC speechless, but the entire directing team was also speechless.


    "Haha, the young people sure know how to y." The directing team found it quite entertaining, being the first time someone had acted this way on their show.


    Ji Huan was unsure whether Yin Zhizhi was just timid or boldly confident.


    The other three veteran guests had been scared many times before, yet they would still be startled by the sounds and sudden appearances of NPCs arranged by the production team.


    Screams came from inside the room.


    Yin Zhizhi asked, "Guo Cheng, is that you screaming?"


    Guo Cheng was being chased by an old woman wielding a knife.


    The old woman had a rotten makeup on her face, making her both terrifying and disgusting. She limped while holding the knife, chasing him, "Run, young man, you bumped into me just now, young man."


    "Ahhhhh, she''s been chasing me for three minutes now. That''s enough, olddy, take a break." Guo Cheng was out of breath from running.


    Wearing her blindfold, Yin Zhizhi had very keen hearing. She walked while feeling the walls, initially cautious but now quite skilled. She felt her way along the wall quietly.


    Before long, she found Guo Cheng by following the sound of his footsteps. Yin Zhizhi called out, "Guo Cheng!"


    Guo Cheng saw the blindfolded girl with two pigtails standing at a doorway, with a hanging dead body prop right next to her!


    Guo Cheng stammered in fright, "Yin Zhizhi, Yin Zhizhi, quickly move away, there''s something next to you."


    "What is it?"


    "There''s..."


    Before Guo Cheng could answer, Yin Zhizhi reached out and felt the prop beside her. After carefully examining it, she said, "A hanging thing? This stic leg feeling, it''s a dummy."


    A dummy, she said those three words with disdain in her voice.


    The directing team watched the monitor: ...You should say that after removing your blindfold. Right now, you''re only acting fearless because you can''t see the terror!


    Guo Cheng ran over and said, "Why aren''t you taking off your blindfold? The game has been going on for more than ten minutes, right? You''re not going to keep your blindfold on the whole time, are you?"


    "Yeah, the production team didn''t say I have to take it off. With the blindfold, my hearing is very sharp. I followed the sound to walk over here. Guo Cheng, you were screaming really loudly."


    Guo Cheng: "..."


    Guo Cheng: "Let''s not talk about that now. The olddy who was chasing me is nearby. Let''s quickly find a room to hide in until she''s gone, then we''ll discuss further."


    Guo Cheng led Yin Zhizhi into a study room to hide.


    Yin Zhizhi felt her way to a chair and sat down.


    Guo Cheng also took a seat to rest for a bit.


    "Based on my experience, there must be clues in a room like this. Zhizhi, let''s see if we can find a map or something."


    "Oh, okay."


    Yin Zhizhi stood up and began feeling around.


    Guo Cheng said, "...You can take off your blindfold now. There''s nothing scary in here."


    "You can use your eyes to look, and I''ll use my sense of touch. Two ways to find clues, not bad."


    The directing team suspected: You''re just afraid.


    Yin Zhizhi felt around randomly until she suddenly raised her head and said, "Guo Cheng, someone ising."


    "It must be an NPC. Let''s hide."


    "No, it''s the sound of Sun Li and Xiao Boran."


    Guo Cheng listened carefully but said, "I don''t hear anything. Are your ears really that good?"


    "Close your eyes and listen."


    "I don''t hear anything..."


    After five or six minutes, Sun Li and Xiao Boran did indeed arrive, also opening this door to hide from the NPC.


    The four faced each other.


    Guo Cheng was surprised, "Zhizhi, are you sure it wasn''t just a coincidence? You really heard their footsteps?"


    "I heard them. They were chased here by the murderous NPC with a chainsaw. The chainsaw sound was very loud."


    Sun Li nodded vigorously, "Yes, we were chased here by the chainsaw. Zhizhi, why are you wearing a blindfold? Are you scared? Now that we''re all together, you don''t need to be afraid. If you''re scared, just hide behind uster."


    Yin Zhizhi said, "I''m not scared."


    Not being scared meant not taking off the blindfold.


    Sun Li said, "We''ve tried opening many doors but couldn''t open them, or there would be NPCs inside when we did. But it''s quiet here. Could the clue for getting out be in this room?"


    Xiao Boran said, "Let''s search."


    While everyone was searching, Yin Zhizhi quietly went out.


    As she walked, she kicked something.


    "Little girl, you kicked my leg."


    "Oh, sorry. Why are you sitting on the ground?"


    "Can you help me up?" The old woman''s voice was eerie as she held a knife, her rotten face clearly visible.


    Yin Zhizhi felt around and helped her up, saying, "Lean against the wall so you don''t fall again. If there''s nothing else, I''ll be going."


    She felt her way and left.


    "..."


    "..."


    Not only was the NPC speechless, but the entire directing team was also speechless.


    "Haha, the young people sure know how to y." The directing team found it quite amusing, being the first time someone had acted this way on their show.


    Ji Huan wasn''t sure if Yin Zhizhi was timid or bold.


    Even though the other three veteran guests had been scared many times before, they would still be startled by the sounds and sudden appearances of NPCs arranged by the production team.


    Screams came from inside the room.


    Yin Zhizhi asked, "Guo Cheng, was that you screaming?"


    Guo Cheng was being chased by an old woman with a knife.


    The old woman had rotten makeup on her face, making her both terrifying and disgusting. She limped while holding the knife, chasing him, "Run, young man, you bumped into me just now, young man."


    "Ahhhhh, she''s been chasing me for three minutes now. That''s enough, olddy, take a break." Guo Cheng was out of breath from running.


    Wearing her blindfold, Yin Zhizhi had very keen hearing. She walked while feeling the walls, initially cautious but now quite skilled. She felt her way along the wall quietly.


    Before long, she found Guo Cheng by following the sound of his footsteps. Yin Zhizhi called out, "Guo Cheng!"


    Guo Cheng saw the blindfolded girl with two pigtails standing at a doorway, with a hanging dead body prop right next to her!


    Guo Cheng stammered in fright, "Yin Zhizhi, Yin Zhizhi, quickly move away, there''s something next to you."


    "What is it?"


    "There''s..."


    Before Guo Cheng could answer, Yin Zhizhi reached out and felt the prop beside her. After carefully examining it, she said, "A hanging thing? This stic leg feeling, it''s a dummy."


    A dummy, she said those three words with disdain in her voice.


    The directing team watched the monitor: ...You should say that after removing your blindfold. Right now, you''re only acting fearless because you can''t see the terror!


    Guo Cheng ran over and said, "Why aren''t you taking off your blindfold? The game has been going on for more than ten minutes, right? You''re not going to keep your blindfold on the whole time, are you?"


    "Yeah, the production team didn''t say I have to take it off. With the blindfold, my hearing is very sharp. I followed the sound to walk over here. Guo Cheng, you were screaming really loudly."


    Guo Cheng: "..."


    Guo Cheng: "Let''s not talk about that now. The olddy who was chasing me is nearby. Let''s quickly find a room to hide in until she''s gone, then we''ll discuss further."


    Guo Cheng led Yin Zhizhi into a study room to hide.


    Yin Zhizhi felt her way to a chair and sat down.


    Guo Cheng also took a seat to rest for a bit.


    "Based on my experience, there must be clues in a room like this. Zhizhi, let''s see if we can find a map or something."


    "Oh, okay."


    Yin Zhizhi stood up and began feeling around.


    Guo Cheng said, "...You can take off your blindfold now. There''s nothing scary in here."


    "You can use your eyes to look, and I''ll use my sense of touch. Two ways to find clues, not bad."


    The directing team suspected: You''re just afraid.


    Yin Zhizhi felt around randomly. Suddenly, she raised her head and said, "Guo Cheng, someone ising."


    "It must be an NPC. Let''s hide."


    "No, it''s the sound of Sun Li and Xiao Boran."


    Guo Cheng listened carefully but said, "I don''t hear anything. Are your ears really that good?"


    "Close your eyes and listen."


    "I don''t hear anything..."


    After five or six minutes, Sun Li and Xiao Boran did indeed arrive, also opening this door to hide from the NPC.


    The four faced each other.


    Guo Cheng was surprised, "Zhizhi, are you sure it wasn''t just a coincidence? You really heard their footsteps?"


    "I heard them. They were chased here by the murderous NPC with a chainsaw. The chainsaw sound was very loud."


    Sun Li nodded vigorously, "Yes, we were chased here by the chainsaw. Zhizhi, why are you wearing a blindfold? Are you scared? Now that we''re all together, you don''t need to be afraid. If you''re scared, just hide behind uster."


    Yin Zhizhi said, "I''m not scared."


    Not being scared meant not taking off the blindfold.


    Sun Li said, "We''ve tried opening many doors but couldn''t open them, or there would be NPCs inside when we did. But it''s quiet here. Could the clue for getting out be in this room?"


    Xiao Boran said, "Let''s search."


    While everyone was searching, Yin Zhizhi quietly went out.


    As she walked, she kicked something.


    "Little girl, you kicked my leg."


    "Oh, sorry. Why are you sitting on the ground?"


    "Can you help me up?" The old woman''s voice was eerie as she held a knife, her rotten face clearly visible.


    Yin Zhizhi felt around and helped her up, saying, "Lean against the wall so you don''t fall again. If there''s nothing else, I''ll be going."


    She felt her way and left.


    "..."


    "..."


    Not only was the NPC speechless, but the entire directing team was also speechless.


    "Haha, the young people sure know how to y." The directing team found it quite amusing, being the first time someone had acted this way on their show.


    Ji Huan wasn''t sure if Yin Zhizhi was timid or bold.


    Yin Zhizhi felt around randomly until she actually found a clue - there was a raised line on the wall that eyes couldn''t see but hands could feel.


    Yin Zhizhi followed the line, walking for half an hour. Along the way, she encountered various NPCs and even chatted with some of them casually.


    Feeling her way along the wall, she followed the raised points.


    Atst, she arrived at an open space.


    The blindfolded girl found herself facing a multitude of cameras at the exit.


    Yin Zhizhi couldn''t see, and the crew dared not make a sound.


    Yin Zhizhi tilted her ear, listening: "There are many breaths, and a familiar one. Ji Huan, are you here?"


    Standing behind the camera, Ji Huan was taken aback, but remained silent.


    Yin Zhizhi removed her blindfold: "Ah, I''ve really made it out!"


    Broadcast: "Congrattions to member Yin Zhizhi for being the first to exit the secret room."

 Chapter 9: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (8)

    <h4>Chapter 9</h4>


    When they heard the broadcast voice, the other three panicked.


    "When did Yin Zhizhi go out?"


    "I don''t know, her eyes were covered, how did she find a clue to get out? Don''t tell me she just felt her way out blindly."


    "Should we also blindfold our eyes to get out?"


    ...


    Meanwhile, Yin Zhizhi had already finished. She had been chatting with the NPCs all the way and was a bit thirsty.


    Yin Zhizhi walked up to the assistant, took a drink of water, and then cheerfully asked Ji Huan, "How was my performance?"


    Ji Huan looked contemtive, "How did you know I was here just now? How did you know you had walked to the exit?"


    Just then, the crew didn''t make any sound, the only sound was their breathing.


    Did she really recognize him just by his breathing?


    "I heard it."


    Ji Huan''s expression clearly showed disbelief, who has such good hearing?


    Yin Zhizhi spread her hands, "If you stay in those winding passages inside, and then suddenlye out here, you''ll find the difference is quite noticeable."


    Ji Huan adjusted his sses, "Your performance was very good."


    Yin Zhizhi didn''t make any mistakes today, and her performance was even quite impressive.


    This time, Ji Huan''s impression of Yin Zhizhi''s professional ability deepened considerably.


    About an hourter, the others finally came out.


    They were so scared that they were sweating profusely, and their previously neat hairstyles were now all messed up.


    "Phew, finally out. The NPCs used to leave after scaring us, but now they won''t leave for three minutes after showing up. The crew is getting more and more deranged," Guo Chengined.


    Xiao Boran said, "I didn''t expect the clue to be on the wall. Without a light, you really can''t see the raised line. Yin Zhizhi, did you feel your way out by touching the wall?"


    Yin Zhizhi nodded, "Yeah, I just tried it without expecting it to actually work."


    Even after they came out, the crew didn''t let them off easy.


    The director team deliberately reyed the highlights on screen, making the members suffer social embarrassment.


    However, Yin Zhizhi''s highlights were different from the others'', showing her calmly feeling around the NPCs and even chatting with them.


    Guo Cheng and Xiao Boranughed until their stomachs hurt.


    Sun Li said, "Zhizhi, you''re going to be the first guest on our show who wasn''t scared at all."


    ...


    That evening, Ji Huan and Yin Zhizhi took a flight back.


    They didn''t get off the ne until nearly 11 pm. As they walked slowly out of the airport, they felt quite exhausted.


    Ji Huan instructed, "Go get some rest early. Today''s filming went very well, and in the future, I''ll get you more variety shows."


    "I''d like fewer variety shows and more acting work instead."


    This was somewhat unexpected, as Ji Huan thought Yin Zhizhi would prefer the more rxed work.


    Filming variety shows is much easier than filming TV series.


    Yin Zhizhi smiled and moved closer to Ji Huan. Standing next to him, she looked very petite. "Manager Ji, I heard you recently invested in a fantasy movie that needs a lot of monsters. Do you think I''d be suitable to y a female monster?"


    Ji Huan had heard simr remarks from artists he used to manage before.


    Ji Huan frowned, "I''m an investor, but I won''t push anyone in. If you want to y a role in it, you''ll have to audition and get the part yourself."


    "Okay, I guess I can''t take a shortcut then."


    Taking a shortcut in this industry only meant trading favors for roles.


    Ji Huan was about to give his young artist a lecture when he suddenly heard amotion ahead.


    He saw a crowd of people gathered outside the security checkpoint. Some people were even holding cameras, and many were pushing and shoving.


    Ji Huan frowned.


    Yin Zhizhi looked around, "Is there a celebrity passing through? There are so many fans waiting, will we be able to get through?"


    Ji Huan looked at the crowd outside and frowned. They could get out, but it would be a hassle.


    Even though it was almost midnight, the fans waiting and the paparazzi still seemed very energetic.


    With her sharp eyes, Yin Zhizhi spotted a fan holding a banner: Xiao Xiangyun.


    Xiao Xiangyun''s fans.


    Wasn''t Xiao Xiangyun the artist Ji Huan used to manage? But he only managed her for three months before she was poached by anotherpany. This should be considered a ck mark in Ji Huan''s history, having an artist poached by a rival.


    Yin Zhizhi nced at Ji Huan, whose expression remained unchanged.


    "Someone''s here. Is that person in the hoodie with disappearing bottom half Xiangyun?"


    "It must be. Our Xiangyun has a great figure with long, fair legs."


    "Xiangyun! Xiangyun, I love you!"


    The fans gradually became more agitated¡ª

 Chapter 10: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (9)

    <h4>Chapter 10</h4>


    The fans began to stir, and Yin Zhizhi''s expression changed slightly upon hearing their words.


    The fans had blocked the entire path, making it impossible for her to leave.


    Not good.


    Yin Zhizhi pulled down her hoodie and mask, smiling as she said, "I''m not Senior Xiao, but she should being soon. Could you all please make way? We need to get through."


    Some fans were a bit disappointed that it wasn''t the person they liked, but others recognized Yin Zhizhi, who had just returned to the country a few days ago, and came up to greet her.


    "Yin Zhizhi, why haven''t there been any updates about your whereaboutstely?"


    "Where has Zhizhi been? Will you be participating in any shows soon?"


    Some bystanders and paparazzi were asking questions as well.


    The photographers beside them were persistently taking pictures in her face.


    Yin Zhizhi only had one female assistant with her, who was desperately trying to hold the crowd back, but some people still tried to push forward.


    Suddenly, a tall man stood in front of Yin Zhizhi - it was Ji Huan, who looked at the crowd coldly, "It''ste, Yin Zhizhi needs to go back and rest."


    As fans of Xiao Xiangyun, the fans had recognized Ji Huan, her former manager.


    "It''s Ji Huan, Xiangyun''s ex-manager."


    "Ji Huan, thank you for taking care of Xiangyun for a few months."


    "Mr. Ji, do you and Xiangyun still keep in touch? We''ve heard that you two have a very good rtionship and contact each other often, is that true?"


    Ji Huan held one hand up to block the crowd and took Yin Zhizhi''s wrist with the other, "Stay close to me, so you don''t get pushed away."


    Yin Zhizhi nodded obediently and walked closely beside him.


    Ji Huan ignored all the questions and quickly led them away from the crowd.


    Some people were furious and muttered under their breath in annoyance.


    "Is Ji Huan Yin Zhizhi''s manager now?"


    "It''s only been two months since Manager Ji took on a new artist. Yin Zhizhi just has an Actress mother, while our Xiangyun worked so hard to get Ji Huan as her manager. Now that Zhizhi is back, she already has such good resources allocated to her."


    Ji Huan and Yin Zhizhi had already left the crowd, but they weren''t deaf - they could hear the whispers.


    Ji Huan''s expression darkened slightly, but he didn''t say anything.


    Once they got into the car, Ji Huan finally released Yin Zhizhi''s wrist.


    "In the future, try not to engage in such situations. Once you fully resume work, we''ll release your schedule updates, and fans will be there to pick you up at the airport. When interacting with fans, you need to dress fashionably and be friendly." Ji Huan instructed her, but then noticed her odd expression.


    Yin Zhizhi had been in high spirits at the airport earlier, but now she was curled up on the seat, silent and without her usual lively smile.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "Nothing."


    "There''s no need to be upset by those idlements."


    Yin Zhizhi turned to look at him, "If it weren''t for my mother being an Actress, would you still take me on?"


    Ji Huan had only been guessing before, but now he was certain of her thoughts - many star kids often feel overshadowed by their parents'' sess.


    Ji Huan rxed and looked out the window, "Because of Yin Actress, thepany arranged for me to work with you."


    As expected - her expression became even more dejected.


    But then the man continued, "However, my choice to take you on as my artist is something you earned yourself. Don''t you remember what you said to me in the office that day?"


    Ji Huan turned to look at her.


    Yin Zhizhi lifted her head, the dullness in her eyes gradually brightening as she smiled and said coyly, "Of course I remember how I persuaded Big Manager Ji to take me on."


    Ji Huan doesn''t let anyone''s connections influence his choice of artists - the artists themselves have to attract his interest.


    "You wanted to act in the role for the movie I''m investing in?"

 Chapter 11: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (10)

    <h4>Chapter 11</h4>


    Yin Zhizhi nodded, "I really want to perform. I looked up an overview of that movie online, and I think it sounds very intriguing. I also believe in your investment eye - this movie is bound to be a hit. Even if it''s just a small role, I''d love to be in it."


    "Okay, there''s a banquet tomorrow that you''lle with me to. The director of that movie will be there, so see if you can impress him enough to get a role."


    As her investor and agent, he had no intention of showing any favoritism in helping her.


    If she wanted a role, she''d have to pursue it herself.


    "Alright."


    It was already half past midnight when she returned to her apartment.


    Yin Zhizhi slumped into a chair and tentatively called out.


    "System?"


    "Yes."


    A pleasant, slightly cold youthful voice came from deep within her mind.


    Yin Zhizhi was voice-controlled, and the System''s voice was truly super pleasing to the ear, and sounded very young.


    When Yin Zhizhi was nearly burned to the point of her soul scattering, in her hazy consciousness, she only remembered a young man in white robes holding a paper umbreing over, but she didn''t get a clear look at his face.


    "System, does the World Male Lead have any affection for me yet?"


    "He does."


    When she called Ji Huan "husband", it startled him. Today while filming the variety show, a single breath revealed he was aware of her presence - it was quite flirtatious.


    "System, how do you know the World Male Lead has developed feelings for me?"


    In the red space, a floating light screen hovered in front of the young man. Baili Xiaosan nced at the data on the screen and said indifferently, "I have monitoring data. Keep working on capturing his heart. Once the World Male Lead fully falls in love with you, I''ll let you know."


    "Okay, so do we leave after Iplete the capture mission?"


    "More or less. Your memories will remain for this body, and when the Female Lead wakes up, she''ll think she experienced all this."


    Yin Zhizhi nodded.


    Baili Xiaosan looked at Yin Zhizhi''s data and frowned, "Yin Zhizhi, put some real heart into your mission. Not only do you need to capture the World Male Lead, but you also need to develop genuine feelings yourself. Since your memories will be left for this body, if you don''t develop feelings, then when the Female Lead inherits those memories, she also won''t have developed feelings. That would fail the mission of pairing the Male and Female Leads."


    Yin Zhizhi''s mouth opened slightly, "I... have to develop feelings too..."


    "Yes, because your memories will be left for the Female Lead. Our mission is to pair the World''s Male and Female Leads. We must ensure that after we leave, this couple won''t have any issues and break up - they need to experience an eternal, undying love."


    Baili Xiaosan said this and then got a distant look for a moment.


    "But if I fall in love with the World Male Lead, knowing that everything I experience with him will be given to this body, and in the future it will be this body''s owner who is with him... just thinking about it feels strange."


    This was also why Yin Zhizhi only did surface work and didn''t reveal her true heart.


    Baili Xiaosan scrolled through a few screens, "Don''t worry. If you start feeling hurt, when you leave this world, I''ll erase your feelings. Then in your next world, you can pour your heart into capturing the lead again. At the end of each mission, I''ll clear your feelings."


    Hearing this satisfied Yin Zhizhi.


    "Great, that way I won''t be heartbroken."


    "Mm."


    At the time, Baili Xiaosan didn''t think much of it, butter on, it deeply regretted erasing her feelings... but that''s a story for another time.


    "System, why are you never around during the day?"


    Baili Xiaosan gave a dismissive answer, "Sleeping during the day."


    "You sleep during the day ande out at night - your schedule is the opposite of mine."


    "I''m used to it."


    "System, how old are you this year? When you contracted with me, I saw a glimpse of you, but I never saw your face. Since we''re partners, can I take a look at you?"


    Yin Zhizhi leaned on the sofa, resting her head on a pillow.


    "It''s the middle of the night. Go wash up and sleep."


    The System refused to show her its true appearance.


    Yin Zhizhi pouted, "Never mind then, if you won''t show me."

 Chapter 12: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (11)

    <h4>Chapter 12</h4>


    In the morning while getting styled, Yin Zhizhi saw a few entertainment news articles about herself from the airport incident yesterday, where fans mistook her for Xiao Xiangyun.


    The news that Ji Huan was her manager had also been released.


    Ji Huan wasn''t well-known in the industry, but fans knew him to some extent, and many had even called for Ji Huan to manage their idols.


    [Yin Zhizhi''s resources are really good, getting the best manager as soon as she returned to the country. I bet we''ll see her often from now on.]


    [No problem seeing her often, Yin Zhizhi is quite pretty. A former child star from a celebrity family with great acting skills.]


    [Did anyone else notice Ji Huan holding Yin Zhizhi''s hand? Speaking of which, is Manager Ji not nning to debut? That face and figure are too good!]


    [Sister above, I felt the same way. If I didn''t read thements, I would''ve thought he was Yin Zhizhi''s boyfriend. He looks so good and was even holding her hand. I''m a little jealous.]


    [Good looks mean justice, let''s ship them for now!]


    [Am I the only one who finds this awkward? Ji Huan was Xiao Xiangyun''s former manager. This time when he encountered Xiao Xiangyun''s fans, they mistook Yin Zhizhi for Xiao Xiangyun. Is Manager Ji into that type of artist?]


    [Thement above is toxic, it''s not thatplicated. Yin Zhizhi and Xiao Xiangyun are clearly not the same type of artist. One is innocent, the other is a refineddy.]


    Yin Zhizhi being innocent was probably the biggest misconception about her held by the public.


    Yin Zhizhi''s hairstyle looked great, her long hair was curled, her makeup was exquisite, and she wore a certain brand''s dress.


    Ji Huan had arrived early. He didn''t need to style his hair as he always kept it groomed very well. He just changed into a suit for the banquet.


    Yin Zhizhi remembered what the system told her, that she needed to be sincere in order toplete the mission.


    "Ji Huan."


    The girl suddenly called out his name.


    Ji Huan was startled, then realized she was calling him. "What''s wrong?"


    "Are you really not considering debuting? You look like you could y the male lead in a modern drama just by wearing this suit," she teased him.


    "If I debut, you won''t have a manager anymore."


    "Oh right, then you''d better not debut. Never debut, and always be my manager." She lifted her dress and walked over to him. "Can we take a selfie together?"


    Ji Huan didn''t like taking photos, but he saw Yin Zhizhi''s potential, and if all went well they would work together for years. Ji Huan still hoped to maintain a good rtionship with Yin Zhizhi.


    "Okay."


    "You''re too tall, I can''t take it."


    He was nearly six feet three inches tall, and without her high heels on she only came up to his chin.


    Ji Huan took her phone and extended his arm to take a selfie.


    A handsome guy and a beautiful girl, in a suit and dress, the scene was perfect harmony - a visual feast for fans of good looks.


    At the banquet, Yin Zhizhi held Ji Huan''s arm as they went to meet some directors and screenwriters. Ji Huan didn''t just bring her to the banquet for a movie role, but also wanted to see if she could get other opportunities.


    Even for celebrities, resources didn''t just fall into theirps. You had to show your face, socialize, and let these people see you. When they needed someone for a role, they might just remember you and give you that opportunity.


    "Ji Huan, Yin has had the gift of acting since she was young. I have a feeling that in a few years, you''ll have brought out another Screen Queen."


    Ji Huan humbly said, "Yin has a modest gift, but talent is only the basic condition. What she needs is opportunity. Director Xu, I heard you have several films in preparation. If there are any suitable roles, please consider her."


    "I''ll consider it."


    Yin Zhizhi realized that Ji Huan''s business skills were truly formidable. He spoke eloquently and seemed acquainted with everyone.


    After standing for over an hour, Yin Zhizhi gently tugged on Ji Huan''s sleeve.


    Ji Huan looked down. "What''s wrong?"


    "I''m going to reapply my makeup."


    "Go ahead, be careful. Call me if anything happens."


    Ten minutester, Yin Zhizhi finally understood why Ji Huan told her to be careful.


    Even the daughter of a Screen Queen wasn''t immune to other people''s envy.


    Indeed, Yin Zhizhi was cornered at the restroom entrance.


    A man in his forties, slightly overweight with narrowed eyes, was an investor. Yin Zhizhi had met him earlier when she followed Ji Huan to mingle.


    "Yin, I heard you haven''t taken any roles yet. I just invested in a film that''s missing a lead actress. Are you interested?"


    Yin Zhizhi calmly replied, "Talk business with my manager."


    "What''s there for two grown men to talk about? For you to act, you need to like it. Let me be more direct with you, Yin. By age, you should call me Uncle. Uncle cares about his niece the most. As long as you like me, Uncle can give you any role, even invest in you as the lead actress."


    Hearing him call himself Uncle made Yin Zhizhi want to vomit.


    She really wanted to p him.


    Though she didn''t have her vines anymore, she still had hands and feet. She could tear him apart, kick him!


    Yin Zhizhi stepped back, but the investor immediately blocked her path. "Don''t go, Uncle wants to talk business."


    "Are you sure you want to block me?"


    "What?"


    He was the one obstructing her path. She didn''t intend to hit him.


    Yin Zhizhi kicked him in the most vulnerable area with the pointed toe of her high heel.


    The investor instantly turned pale and couldn''t even scream.


    Yin Zhizhi lifted her dress. "Goodbye."


    That felt great. Yin Zhizhi happily returned.


    After taking a few steps, she turned back to look - specifically at the women''s restroom.


    Someone was hiding in the restroom, probably saw her kick that guy.


    At the banquet, Ji Huan noticed that one investor was missing - the one who had looked at Yin Zhizhi with ill intentions earlier.


    "Not good."


    Ji Huan cursed under his breath and left.


    ......


    "Are you okay?"


    Suddenly, the system''s voice appeared in her mind, startling Yin Zhizhi and almost causing her to sprain her ankle.


    "System? You''re awake during the day."


    "What happened just now?"


    The system seemed to have just woken up, speaking slowly and leisurely.


    If no one asked, it would have been fine. But since someone did, Yin Zhizhi''s melodramatic side emerged. "System, someone bullied me just now..."


    Her tone carried a sense of grievance as she told on the person.

 Chapter 13: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (12)

    <h4>Chapter 13</h4>


    This incident could have passed off lightly, but then the system awoke, and when the system asked Yin Zhizhi what was wrong, she couldn''t hold back her little emotions.


    "System, someone just bullied me. That person even wanted to touch me," Yin Zhizhi said, feeling aggrieved.


    Baili Xiaosan''s expression was hesitant as it said, "Where is that person?"


    "Over there by the restroom. He just cornered me at the restroom door, saying he wanted to give me the lead role, saying he wanted to have a good chat with me, and he kept getting closer as he spoke."


    "Did he touch you?"


    Yin Zhizhi thought for a moment. Did kicking that disgusting person with her foot count as him touching her?


    In the red space, Baili Xiaosan looked at the floating screen in front of it, showing Yin Zhizhi''s expression. She must be thinking about something.


    Its function to detect the host''s inner thoughts had been turned off by the space station. Otherwise, it would have been able to hear the host''s thoughts.


    Baili Xiaosan asked again, "Did he touch you?"


    "He touched me," Yin Zhizhi answered obediently.


    Baili Xiaosan''s expression tightened. "Go find the World Male Lead and tell him about this. He will help you."


    "Won''t you help me?" Yin Zhizhi felt a little disappointed when the system told her to go to the World Male Lead.


    In her mind, the system''s pleasant voice said, "I''m just a task issuer. I can''t help you with such small matters. And today, I just happened to wake up. If I hadn''t woken up, I might not have even known you were bullied."


    The system''s voice really sounded great.


    An image shed through Yin Zhizhi''s mind of a white-robed youth holding an umbre, standing in front of her in the rain.


    "Oh, I understand."


    Yin Zhizhi suppressed her little emotions. She didn''t necessarily need anyone''s help; she could resolve things herself.


    Didn''t she just resolve it herself earlier?


    She only became clingy and melodramatic because someone cared about her.


    Now that she had calmed down, because throwing a small tantrum at the system seemed useless, at most making the system say a few more words to her.


    "Remember to find the World Male Lead and tell him about this. Stay close to him, and you won''t encounter such deviants again," Baili Xiaosan reminded her onest time.


    Then the voice in her mind went silent.


    Yin Zhizhi: "System? System?"


    It went back to sleep again. This system was truly the stone of sleepiness.


    As soon as Yin Zhizhi reached the hall, she saw Ji Huan, his expression stern as he strode over. "What took you so long? Did something happen?"


    "No."


    Yin Zhizhi shook her head. It wasn''t a big deal, and she had resolved it herself. There was no need to report it and cause so much trouble.


    Ji Huan frowned. "Are you sure nothing happened?"


    Yin Zhizhi smiled. "Nothing happened. It''s just that the restroom was crowded, so I had to wait a bit. I should have gone to the upstairs restroom."


    Ji Huan''s expression darkened, but he didn''t ask any further.


    There was half an hour left before the banquet ended. Ji Huan took Yin Zhizhi around to meet everyone they needed to meet.


    For thest half hour, they found a quiet ce to rest.


    Ji Huan poured himself a ss of wine and drank it. Yin Zhizhi sat on the resting sofa, feeling hungry.


    However, the food at the banquet was mostly small snacks and little cakes, high in calories that she couldn''t eat.


    Ji Huan immediately noticed Yin Zhizhi''s longing gaze. He downed his wine, cing the empty ss on the tray beside him.


    Ji Huan brought over a small, exquisite little cake.


    "Here, you''re only allowed to eat half of it."


    The small, exquisite cake suddenly appeared in front of Yin Zhizhi. Her eyes lit up as she looked up at him.


    "Really? I can eat it?"


    "Go ahead."


    "Thank you!"


    It was just a small cake, yet she was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling and her exquisite, beautiful features beaming with smiles.


    Yin Zhizhi lowered her head and ate the cake.


    At that moment, a woman''s voice suddenly rang out, "Ji Huan."

 Chapter 14: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (13)

    <h4>Chapter 14</h4>


    A woman wearing a white evening gown carrying a ss of wine approached.


    Yin Zhizhi felt she looked familiar, and after searching Ji Huan''s memories, she finally recalled who it was.


    Xiao Xiangyun, an actress Ji Huan had previously managed, but she had left for a rivalpany after just over two months.


    Thanks to Ji Huan''s guidance, Xiao Xiangyun had risen from a third-tier to a first-tier actress, and was now heavily promoted by her newpany.


    Xiao Xiangyun approached with the wine, "Ji Huan, it really is you. I didn''t think you''d attend this kind of banquet."


    Ji Huan didn''t say anything.


    Xiao Xiangyun nced at Yin Zhizhi, who was eating cake, looking surprised. "I see you''ve brought a neer to the banquet. No wonder. But is it okay for her to eat cake like that? I remember you were very strict about your artists'' figures and weight, especially with me back then. I still remember what you said."


    She spoke with a smile, giving the impression of being rxed, but her words and tone felt off.


    From the way she spoke, it seemed they were very familiar, but Ji Huan showed no emotion.


    Yin Zhizhi was about to speak.


    Ji Huan opened his mouth, "She''s thinner than you."


    Implying that Yin Zhizhi didn''t need to be so strictly controlled because she was thinner, whereas Xiao Xiangyun had been strictly managed because she was overweight.


    Xiao Xiangyun nearly lost herposure, not expecting Ji Huan to say something so insulting.


    Yin Zhizhi leaned forward, "Miss Xiao, although I''m a few years younger than you, I''ve been in the industry for over a decade, so I''m not exactly a neer."


    While Yin Zhizhi had been a child actress and hadn''t appeared on screen much recently, she was certainly no neer.


    Xiao Xiangyun smiled awkwardly, then turned back to Ji Huan, "Ji Huan, if you have time, could I treat you to a meal? I''m really grateful for your guidance and have wanted to take you out for a meal to thank you, but unfortunately I never got the chance to see you."


    Yin Zhizhi asked curiously, "As her manager and artist, didn''t you two exchange WeChat contacts back then? If you couldn''t see him, you could have just messaged him to arrange something."


    Xiao Xiangyun looked awkward again.


    The reason she didn''t message was because Ji Huan had deleted her.


    Xiao Xiangyun ignored Yin Zhizhi and continued, "Ji Huan, I''m really grateful you took me on back then, and I really want to take you out for a meal to thank you."


    "If you were really grateful, why did you breach your contract and jump ship to anotherpany? Starlight is known in the industry for treating its artists well, so it can''t have been so bad that you had to leave," Yin Zhizhi interjected.


    Xiao Xiangyun couldn''t keep herposure anymore. "Miss Yin, I was talking to Ji Huan. Is it appropriate for you to interrupt like that?"


    "He''s my manager."


    He was her manager, not Xiao Xiangyun''s.


    Ji Huan pushed up his sses. "Miss Xiao, taking you on back then was just apany arrangement. Managing you was simply part of my job. You don''t need to thank me, I was just doing my work."


    Ji Huan never treated anyone too poorly, but his expression now was cold, clearly showing his dislike for Xiao Xiangyun.


    Yin Zhizhi finished the cake. "Ji Huan, the banquet is almost over. We should get going."


    "Wait." Xiao Xiangyun stopped them. "Actually, there was another reason I came to find you. Something that should be quite important for you two. Miss Yin, your behavior at the restroom entrance earlier was uneptable. Openly assaulting someone at a restroom entrance like that, what if it gets exposed? You''re an adult now, you should think about your team and not cause trouble for Ji Huan."

 Chapter 15: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (14)

    <h4>Chapter 15</h4>


    Ji Huan turned back and nced at Yin Zhizhi.


    Being used, Yin Zhizhi remainedpletely calm: "Ms. Xiao, please understand the root of the matter beforeing here to speak."


    "I don''t know what the root of the matter is, but your behavior of being disrespectful to an investor, even kicking someone, is a troublemaking act. When I was under Ji Huan at Starlight before, I would never do such a thing, or cause trouble for the team. Ms. Yin, I''m just giving you a friendly reminder."


    Ji Huan''s expression remained unchanged.


    Yin Zhizhi thought for a moment, and still said: "Someone was harassing me, blocking me from leaving. I kicked him."


    The simple narration told Ji Huan what had happened.


    Ji Huan''s ink-ck eyes nced at Yin Zhizhi, but she didn''t know what he meant.


    Yin Zhizhi added: "I can assure you that from any angle, the surveince footage will show that the other party was bullying me. I was acting in self-defense. Ms. Xiao''s reminder is really ridiculous. After being bullied, am I not even allowed to retaliate? Protecting myself is considered causing trouble for the team?"


    Her expression showed no anger, and she spoke with confidence and logic.


    Seeing that Yin Zhizhi was about to gain the upper hand in the argument, Xiao Xiangyun immediately said: "I only saw you kicking someone, so I thought I shoulde and remind Ji Huan, to prevent the matter from escting."


    Yin Zhizhi wanted to continue arguing back.


    However, Ji Huan pulled her behind him, standing in front of her facing Xiao Xiangyun: "Thank you, Ms. Xiao, for the reminder. Now that you''ve reminded me, we''ll be leaving."


    Xiao Xiangyun felt a bit reluctant, as she wanted to have a meal with Ji Huan...


    "Ji Huan, the hotel has surveince cameras..."


    Ji Huan cut her off: "It''s even better if there are surveince cameras. If there''s any trouble, the footage will serve as evidence. Zhizhi has also said that the other party bullied her. She was just acting in self-defense."


    Of course, he was protecting his own artist. He was well aware of Xiao Xiangyun''s background.


    Initially, when he brought her on board, he had already nned to promote her for half a year. But in just over two months, she jumped to a rivalpany, simply because the rival promised her ten leading roles.


    A mere promise seduced her away, after he had just made her popr.


    Xiao Xiangyun did get to y the leading role in her first drama at the rivalpany, but the show wasn''t a huge sess, only average. Now, her second leading role has been dyed indefinitely.


    Xiao Xiangyun is currently coasting on her previous poprity. If her dramas and exposure don''t pick up soon, she''ll lose her momentum in a few months.


    Everyone knows that Ji Huan recently invested in a film, and everyone wants to get a role in that film at all costs.


    Ji Huan realized that she wanted to use Yin Zhizhi''s incident to ckmail him. She must have recorded the surveince footage.


    But Ji Huan wouldn''t be swayed by such a minor issue.


    "Ms. Xiao, next time, please don''t be so abrupt in your speech. We''re not familiar with each other, so there''s no need for a meal. Moreover,dies should have empathy for otherdies. Ms. Xiao''s words today were quite shocking, and I cannot agree with them."


    Ji Huan turned back and said: "Zhizhi, let''s go."


    Yin Zhizhi really liked Ji Huan''s serious and authoritative manner. It must have been so unpleasant for Xiao Xiangyun to be spoken to like that.


    As Yin Zhizhi passed by Xiao Xiangyun, she said: "Ms. Xiao, even if you''re unwilling to call me a senior, you shouldn''t say... that someone who debuted more than a decade before you is a neer. And you shouldn''t block someone''s manager from leaving. That''s quite rude and disrespectful. Goodbye."

 Chapter 16: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (15)

    <h4>Chapter 16</h4>


    Taking the elevator down to the parking garage.


    The driver went to fetch the car, while Ji Huan and Yin Zhizhi waited at the entrance.


    Ji Huan pushed up his sses, preparing to settle the score: "Yin Zhizhi, aren''t you going to exin yourself?"


    Yin Zhizhi shuddered at his stern voice, standing obediently as she said, "That man tried to take advantage of me, blocking me from leaving. He even tried to touch me, so I panicked and kicked him. I swear it was self-defense, and the surveince footage won''t find any wrongdoing."


    "Why didn''t you tell me about it when you came back?"


    "I handled it myself, so I didn''t think it was necessary to bother you. You''ve already worked so hard for my resources." She was extremely obedient, like a good student who didn''t want to cause trouble.


    However, Ji Huan didn''t feel quite right: "You don''t trust me."


    It wasn''t a question for her, but a statement.


    She didn''t tell him because she didn''t trust him.


    Yin Zhizhi looked at the man whose gaze was filled with seriousness, his brows furrowed in a hint of anger.


    She opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.


    Ji Huan felt even more agitated. He took off his sses, holding them in his hand as he said sternly, "In the future, if something like this happens, you need to tell me right away. What if it bes news? If you tell me promptly, I can handle the public rtions. Xiao Xiangyun is brainless, so it''s not worth considering, but what if you encounter someone smarter next time? You''re nning to handle it yourself?"


    He was truly angry.


    The entire parking garage was quiet, with only his voice echoing.


    There was a strange sense of oppression.


    Yin Zhizhi bit her lip, saying, "This time, I was certain there wouldn''t be any trouble, so I didn''t say anything. But I''ll tell you next time."


    Yin Zhizhi had been mindful of the surveince camera angles before and after kicking the man, ensuring that no matter how the footage was edited, she would appear as the victim.


    From the beginning, Ji Huan knew Yin Zhizhi wasn''t a docile girl. She seemed obedient, but deep down, she was rebellious and stubborn, still arguing with him now while putting on an obedient facade.


    "Hmm."


    He didn''t say anything else.


    Yin Zhizhi moved closer, smiling as she said, "Do you think Xiao Xiangyun will expose that I hit someone, even though the surveince footage doesn''t show anything?"


    She was now familiar with him, no longer as distant and formal as when they first met.


    Ji Huan: "Post something on Weibo."


    Yin Zhizhi obediently opened her ount: "What should I post?"


    "Smile. Girls should protect themselves when out, that''s all. I''ll have someone retrieve the surveince footage, andter I''ll have thepany''s Weibo ount post the video."


    It''s better to post it ourselves rather than let others take it out of context. After all, we''re in the right on this matter.


    And he wouldn''t let his artist be wronged. This wasn''t something that could be settled with just a kick from Yin Zhizhi.


    Starlight was a majorpany and didn''t fear offending an investor. This also served as a warning to those eyeing Yin Zhizhi that she wouldn''t ept such dirty business. She was thepany''s legitimate rising star, and they wouldn''t let her be tainted.


    As for Ji Huan, he had even less to fear. Many film investors hoped to stay on his good side and follow his lead for investments.


    That investor probably got carried away after investing in a few good films and ying with a few celebrities, thinking he could freely choose any girl in the industry.


    This time, he kicked against a solid board.


    Yin Zhizhi posted on Weibo as instructed by Ji Huan.


    As soon as the post went live,ments flooded in.


    Fans saw the Weibo post and spected about what had happened, expressing concern.


    ["What happened to Zhizhi?! Oh my god, did something happen?"]


    ["I hope nothing happened, Zhizhi must protect herself!"]


    "Don''t look at thements anymore, the car is here," Ji Huan said.


    The driver brought the car around, and Ji Huan opened the door for Yin Zhizhi, who got in, dragging her evening gown.


    There was only one car.


    Ji Huan: "Take her home first."


    Then Ji Huan confidently reported Yin Zhizhi''s apartment address.


    Yin Zhizhi tilted her head, looking at him: "You''re quite familiar with my information."


    "You''re my only artist, so of course I''ve taken the time to understand all your information."


    "Oh."


    "You finished the whole petit four earlier," Ji Huan suddenly brought up.


    Yin Zhizhi''s eyes widened, looking at him in confusion: "I was so focused on confronting that person that I forgot if I finished it or not. I think I left half on the table."


    "Keep pretending," Ji Huan said.


    "......"

 Chapter 17: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (16)

    <h4>Chapter 17</h4>


    "I really don''t remember if I finished it or not. Should we go back and check?" Yin Zhizhi looked at him with an innocent expression.


    Ji Huan let out a coldugh. He took off his sses and ced them in the car''s storagepartment, then leaned back in his seat in a rxed manner. "Tomorrow morning I''ll take you for an audition, and in the afternoon you''lle back for more training."


    This was set in stone.


    Yin Zhizhi''s face immediately fell.


    The price of half a cake.


    Oh well.


    Yin Zhizhi stopped talking and yed with her phone.


    Her Weibo was about to be overrun by fans and curious onlookers.


    Yin Zhizhi had suddenly posted a message in the evening, telling girls to protect themselves when out, causing her fans and online friends to specte about what had happened.


    ["Zhizhi, are you okay now? Are you safe? If you''re safe, please let us know. We''re all very worried about you."]


    ["What exactly happened? Did someone try to bully Yin Zhizhi?"]


    ["I''m imagining that some sasaeng fans were harassing Zhizhite at night..."]


    ["If it was sasaeng fans, she probably wouldn''t post like this. Why do I feel like it was s.exual harassment??"]


    ["Zhizhi only announced a variety show schedule, but didn''t reveal any other activity ns. I don''t know what she was doing tonight, I''m so worried."]


    ["Eating the drama, I hate it when they only tell half the story. If you want to create hype, then drop the bomb! What''s with this half-revealing?"]


    ["I seriously doubt there was any big deal, she''s just posting this to appeal to women''s empathy and generate heat."]


    Yin Zhizhi briefly looked at thements. Her fans wereforting and concerned for her, while outsiders were making all sorts of guesses, and the keyboard warriors were criticizing.


    "Ji Huan, how long until we get the surveince footage?"


    "Probably in ten to fifteen minutes."


    Ji Huan wasmunicating with people from thepany on his phone. He had logged into Xingyao Entertainment''s Weibo ount, waiting for the surveince video toe through so he could post it.


    Ji Huan was handling the situation and didn''t pay attention to Yin Zhizhi ying on her phone next to him.


    Yin Zhizhi logged into another WeChat ount of hers and found a paparazzo, then sent him an address.


    After sending it, the other person saw it and was shown as typing a response.


    A glimmer of a smile shed across Yin Zhizhi''s eyes. She calmly deleted the person and logged out.


    The hotel for this banquet was a five-star resort in a scenic suburban area. It would take an hour to return to the city center.


    Yin Zhizhi was tired, so she put down her phone, leaned back in her seat, and closed her eyes to rest.


    On Ji Huan''s side, as soon as he received the surveince footage, he posted it on Xingyao Entertainment''s official Weibo ount.


    He also included words condemning such behavior, and emphasized that Xingyao cherishes each and every one of its artists.


    Once the surveince footage was released, the entire Weibo exploded.


    Although people had always heard about the existence of the "casting couch" in the entertainment industry, and heard rumors about who had been a victim of it, and which big director or investor had exploited whom.


    But it seemed that until now, there had been no substantial cases exposed.


    Not to mention such irond evidence - the surveince footage clearly showed the man who had cornered Yin Zhizhi at the bathroom door.


    Yin Zhizhi hade out of the bathroom, still using a tissue to wipe her wet hands, when she was blocked by this man at the door.


    The surveince footage was clear, and included audio.


    That investor''s vilenguage disgusted theizens.


    ["Oh my god! I''m so disgusted, I''ve always heard about it but now I''ve finally seen it with my own eyes. Calling her ''niece'' over and over is so creepy."]


    ["Wanting Yin Zhizhi to call him ''uncle''? Gross, Yin Zhizhi is only neen, and she was cornered by this kind of person, yet she stayed calm. That kick at the end was so satisfying!"]


    ["Yin Zhizhi didn''t even panic, that kick was so awesome!"]


    ["If you want Yin Zhizhi to act, go talk to her agent!! But this guy clearly wasn''t there to discuss an acting role..."]


    ["Getting a lead role and wanting to im a girl? Has he done this before, which is why he''s so confident?"]


    ["The entertainment industry is deep and murky. So many people are desperate for a lead role."]


    ["Disgusting, I''m vomiting. Do these capitalists see celebrities as part of their harem to choose from?"]


    ["Xingyao is awesome, it''s no wonder they''re the biggest agency. They''re firmly protecting their artists!"]


    Such a shocking surveince footage instantly shot to the top of the hot search trends.


    #YinZhizhiWasSexuallyHarassed#


    Many big influencers came out to condemn the behavior of this person.


    Meanwhile, the background of the investor in the surveince footage was dug up andid bare.


    This investor had invested in several profitable films in recent years, and the lead actresses and supporting actresses who had starred in the films he invested in all panicked and hurriedly issued statements saying they had gained their roles through normal auditions.


    Whether people believed their statements was up to theizens, but even if some didn''t believe them, there was no evidence proving they had obtained their roles through improper means.


    Dozens of minutester, official media outlets also weighed in, making veiled criticisms of this incident.


    Under Yin Zhizhi''s Weibo post telling girls to protect themselves when out, many people poured in expressing sympathy for her.


    ["Our girl is so awesome, even without anyone to help her, she faced that kind of person without panicking at all. That kick was so satisfying!"]


    ["Yin Zhizhi, so cool and beautiful. Even wearing an evening gown and high heels didn''t stop you from kicking him, great kick!"]


    ["I feel so bad for our Zhizhi, my heart was in my throat watching that surveince footage."]


    Ji Huan put down his phone as they were approaching Yin Zhizhi''s apartment building.


    The man rubbed his brow, then put his sses back on.


    "Yin Zhizhi, we''re almost at your ce."


    Ji Huan was handling the situation, but she was actually sleeping, not worried about this at all.


    Yin Zhizhi had her head tilted, sleeping with her eyes closed. Her skin was smooth and not made up, even after keeping her makeup on for so long. You could point a high-definition camera right at her face and she''d still look wless.


    The more Ji Huan looked at this face, the more satisfied he was. Although ability determines how far one can go, being good-looking certainly helps one get there faster.


    "Yin Zhizhi?"


    Ji Huan wanted to wake her up.


    Yin Zhizhi drowsily opened her eyes and couldn''t help but yawn, tears welling up in her eyes.


    "Are we there?"


    "Yeah..."


    Ji Huan withdrew his gaze.


    The car was about to enter the residential area, but from afar they could see a crowd of people gathered at the entrance.


    Those people were holding microphones and cameras - they were all paparazzi!!


    Ji Huan frowned. "You just returned to the country a few days ago, how did your home address get leaked?"


    Yin Zhizhi was confused. "I don''t know. What do we do now? Themunity is surrounded, how can I get home?"

 Chapter 18: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (17)

    <h4>Chapter 18</h4>


    Outside the residentialplex were crowds of paparazzi, proxy photographers, and even some fans, though these fans didn''t look particrly genuine...


    Although the security system of this residential area was good, with so many people around, a few skilled individuals had likely already made their way inside, and might even be waiting outside Yin Zhizhi''s door.


    Ji Huan''s brow furrowed tightly, not expecting so muchmotion tonight.


    The driver had already parked the car: "Mr. Ji, where should I go now?"


    In this situation, Yin Zhizhi certainly couldn''t go home.


    Yin Zhizhi peered out the window at the scene ahead, looking dejected and angry.


    She kicked off her high heels: "My feet hurt, and I just wanted to go home, take a bath, and sleep. How did they find out where I live?"


    She wore a puffy dress, the kind that required stiff tulle to achieve the puffed-up look, and her arms and legs were scratched red from it.


    Without any hesitation, she kicked off her high heels, revealing her slender, slightly reddened feet.


    Ji Huan nced at her: "Do you have somewhere else to go?"


    Yin Zhizhi turned to him: "Do you think I do? My whole family and rtives are settled abroad."


    "What about friends?"


    "My friends who are filming don''t live permanently in A City, and it''s not good to disturb them in the middle of the night." Yin Zhizhi''s face fell. "Ji Huan, do you have anywhere I can stay?"


    "What about a hotel?"


    "If my residence was leaked, what if a hotel gets leaked too? My assistant isn''t with me, and I''m afraid to stay in a hotel alone."


    Today was a private party, so her assistant didn''t apany her.


    Ji Huan''s ink-ck eyes betrayed no emotion.


    At that moment, the crowd in the distance seemed to notice the stopped car.


    "There''s a car parked over there, is that Starlight''s car?"


    "Did Yin Zhizhie back?!"


    "Yin Zhizhi!"


    The driver: "Sir, we''ve been spotted."


    Ji Huan immediately said, "Turn around and leave."


    Seeing the car driving away only further convinced the people that Yin Zhizhi was inside.


    Some crazed paparazzi even got into their own cars to chase after them.


    The driver nced in the rearview mirror, angrily saying, "There are two cars following us."


    Ji Huan frowned.


    The paparazzi were getting more and more frenzied these days.


    "Head to the main road - there''s a police station after a few intersections."


    At least on roads with police presence, they wouldn''t dare approach the car.


    Being followed wasn''t the concern - them surrounding the car was.


    Yin Zhizhi worried, "What do we do now? They''ll just keep following no matter where I get out."


    "Tonight you trended for the harassment incident, so they want to get firsthand interviews, which is why they''re being so frantic." Ji Huan analyzed their motives, then decided, "We''re going to Xi Yun Garden."


    The driver often chauffeured Ji Huan, so he knew this was Ji Huan''s home address.


    Yin Zhizhi didn''t know. "What''s that ce?"


    "My home. You''ll stay at my ce tonight."


    "Okay, sorry for the trouble."


    "You''re my artist, this is what I should do."


    Yin Zhizhi folded her legs on the chair, leaning closer. "If this happened to another artist, would you do the same? Would you also take that artist home?"


    She suddenly moved very close, and Ji Huan could faintly smell the perfume on her - but now that she was so near, he smelled the sweet scent of buttery little cakes.


    Sure enough, she must have eaten the whole cake, with the sweetness now clinging to her.


    Ji Huan''s long fingers adjusted his sses as he said calmly, "Of course, protecting the artists is what a manager should do."


    And there''s more toe, keep writing!


    Awoo, hugging the little bowl tightly, your love and gifts and update videos are my motivation. Happy, keep writing~

 Chapter 19: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (18)

    <h4>Chapter 19</h4>


    Ji Huan''s answer was very conventional.


    Yin Zhizhi, however,ughed with great delight and said, "Then you''ll have to protect me well in the future. I think when I be more famous, I''ll definitely encounter this kind of thing again, and I''ll be relying on you from now on."


    "Okay, as long as you tell me if someone harasses you in the future."


    "Why hold grudges? It was my fault, I was wrong."


    She sat cross-legged on the chair with a smiling face, her mouth saying she was wrong, but her eyes clearly conveying defiance.


    Ji Huan sighed inwardly. After all, this was their first time working together, and they had only been coborating for a few days. Plus, they were a man and a woman, so it was understandable that Yin Zhizhi didn''t fully trust him yet.


    It proved that female managers working with female artists did make it easier to get closer and establish friendly rtionships.


    "The other car is still following us from far behind," Yin Zhizhi nced back.


    Ji Huan was unconcerned, "It''s fine, the driver is familiar with this area, and they''ll lose them after a few detours."


    "Can I post on social media to condemn them for surrounding my home?"


    "There''s no need to condemn them. Someone will spread this news, and the silent grievance is the greatest grievance."


    Yin Zhizhi''s eyes flickered for a moment. Ji Huan really knew how to y the game, befitting a top manager who had mastered all the tricks.


    Indeed, there was no need for Yin Zhizhi to condemn anyone, as the incident of her residentialmunity being surrounded had already been reported by others.


    Without getting the main subject for an interview, they could only write other news.


    So the news they wrote was: "Female celebrity Yin Zhizhi''s residence leaked, paparazzi swarm and surround hermunity at night, with shocking pictures of fans climbing over walls and blocking gates."


    Just half an hour ago, Yin Zhizhi had be a trending topic due to the sexual harassment incident, and now her home address had been leaked.


    Immediately, she became the second trending topic.


    #YinZhizhiResidenceLeaked#


    [Oh my god, what bad luck did Yin Zhizhi have today? How can one misfortune follow another like this? This is too much, those people surrounding her home at night, so scary.]


    [How did her address get leaked? Could it be that unscrupulous investor taking revenge on Yin Zhizhi?]


    [I hope Yin Zhizhi is okay?]


    [Breaking news,test gossip, Yin Zhizhi''s car was followed by reporters for half an hour before they lost her, so Yin Zhizhi should be safe, but tonight must have been terrifying for her with one thing after another.]


    [I feel so bad for her, she just returned to the country, and some things are truly sick. What''s so great about taking pictures and surrounding her? Leaving her with nowhere to go in the middle of the night.]


    [Most importantly, just an hour ago that disgusting thing happened, and now she can''t even go home after it ended. So heartbreaking.]


    [Heh, celebrities get paid so highly, they have to pay the price. This is nothing, they didn''t even manage to surround her, did they? While you''re feeling sorry for her, she''s probably staying at a high-end hotel, the kind that costs tens of thousands per night, a year''s sry for a working-ss person.]


    [...No need to change the subject, okay? If you get paid highly but don''t do your job well, then you deserve to be criticized. But in this case, it''s clearly the fault of those surrounding Yin Zhizhi, they''re clearly the deformed ones!!]


    [Just saying meekly, Yin Zhizhi has never done anything wrong in her work from a young age...]


    Ji Huan posted an update from Yin Zhizhi''s social media ount to reassure fans.


    [Zhizhi, remembering to reassure us at a time like this, it''s so heartbreaking. Good girl, go rest properly.]


    [Zhizhi, stay strong, don''t be sad, we''ll always be with you.]


    The driver took them back, and Yin Zhizhi followed Ji Huan into the elevator.


    Xi Yun Garden, A''s residentialmunity inside the Second Ring Road, is a prestigious area of prime real estate with great privacy and one elevator per unit leading directly into spacious apartments.


    The elevator took them straight home, and Yin Zhizhi was pleasantly surprised by Ji Huan''s ce.


    The decor featured white, gray, and pale blue tones, with a huge floor-to-ceiling window, arge sofa in the living room, and arge gray carpet beside the sofa.


    Being on a high floor, the window offered a panoramic night view outside.


    The overall decor was understated, low-profile, and tasteful.


    Ji Huan took off his suit jacket and hung it up, saying, "You''ll need to return this dress, so hang it in the wardrobe with a hangerter."


    This dress was what the brand required Yin Zhizhi to wear, and they had invited famous reporters to take photos and conduct interviews at the banquet.


    With Yin Zhizhi wearing this dress on camera, the photos would appear in entertainment news and thetest fashion magazines in a few days.


    Yin Zhizhi couldn''t wait to take the dress off, "I want to take a shower, but I don''t have any change of clothes."


    "..."


    Ji Huan had forgotten about this too. The usually meticulous him had forgotten to get her toiletries and such, being the first time he had brought someone home without any experience.


    Ji Huan took out his phone, "I''ll call the driver to buy what you need and bring it over."


    "Okay."


    The call connected shortly after.


    "Mr. Ji, is there anything else?"


    "Yes, go to the mall and buy some things for her, toiletries, and women''s sleepwear, underwear."


    "Understood."


    Hearing him directly mention underwear, Yin Zhizhi''s face became a little ufortable.


    And then, Ji Huan even reported her measurements to the driver.


    Yin Zhizhi''s eyes widened.


    After hanging up, Ji Huan said, "How do you know my measurements so well?"


    "As your manager, I need to be familiar with your data."


    "You got it wrong!"


    "Hm?"


    "You''re looking at the data I reported when I signed with thepanyst year. A year has passed..." Yin Zhizhi trailed off, biting her lip, unsure of how to continue.


    Ji Huan didn''t understand, "I didn''t get it wrong, I have a good memory."


    "You did get it wrong! A year has passed, and I''ve grown!" Yin Zhizhi yelled at him.


    Ji Huan stared at her nkly, his gaze moving towards her body.

 Chapter 20: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (19)

    <h4>Chapter 20</h4>


    Yin Zhizhi noticed that Ji Huan averted his gaze for a moment when he saw her, but then she brazenly let him look, her ears reddening slightly. "Everyone said you made a mistake..."


    Ji Huan quickly averted his eyes. "Sorry."


    Ji Huan picked up his phone and called the driver again: "The underwear size is wrong, it should be 75A."


    The driver was momentarily dumbfounded, then quickly said, "Okay, got it."


    As Ji Huan was about to hang up, he noticed the red marks on Yin Zhizhi''s arm caused by the tulle of the gown. "Buy silk sleepwear, the fabric is better."


    Ji Huan hung up and found Yin Zhizhi giving him a strange look.


    "What''s wrong, anything else?"


    "How can you tell the size just by looking at me?"


    "upational hazard."


    Yin Zhizhi became even more curious.


    Ji Huan sat down on the sofa and exined, "When I first started working as a manager, I went to audition sites to scout for artists. At the auditions, the artists would report their height and measurements, but a lot of them lied. After seeing so many, I can now estimate sizes at a nce."


    This was merely an upational hazard, with no disrespectful intent.


    Yin Zhizhi dragged her dress as she walked over, sat on the sofa, and couldn''t help but pull her gown down a bit to scratch an itch.


    That''s when Ji Huan noticed arge red, slightly swollen area below her neck. An allergic reaction?


    Ji Huan stood up and walked over. "Don''t scratch, it''ll only get worse."


    "But it''s so itchy and ufortable, the dress is irritating my skin."


    Her skin was delicate, and the dress was made entirely of stiff tulle.


    Ji Huan frowned. The designer only cared about making the dress look beautiful, using whatever fabric could showcase its beauty, never considering the wearer''sfort.


    Yin Zhizhi had long nails, and a few casual scratches left red marks on her fair skin, highly visible.


    She looked up at him. "How long until the driver returns with the new clothes? I can''t wait to take off this outfit and go take a shower."


    Ji Huan was about to ask her to bear with it a little longer, but she seemed to be having an allergic reaction from all the scratching.


    "That''s your room over there, the bathroom is inside. Go take a shower first, and I''ll bring you the sleepwear when it arrives."


    "Thank you, Ji Huan, you''re so kind!" After cashing in her ''good person'' card, Yin Zhizhi hurried back to her room for a shower.


    Even the guest rooms hadrge, intelligent massage bathtubs installed.


    Yin Zhizhi took off her clothes. "Ah, relief."


    She filled the tub with hot water and sank into it, the itchy areas soothed by the warmth.


    She couldn''t help but make sounds of pleasure.


    Yin Zhizhi filled the tub with bubbles, covering her body, then called out in her mind, "System? System?"


    The system usually slept during the day and appeared at night.


    These past few nights, Yin Zhizhi often chatted with the system while bathing, though the system didn''t like idle chit-chat but would still humor her.


    "System, are you there? Can you see where I am? I''m not at my own home tonight, I''m staying at the world''s male lead''s house - one step closer to my goal." Yin Zhizhi''s tone carried a hint of pride.


    After a while with no response from the familiar, pleasant young male voice, Yin Zhizhi sshed the water dejectedly. "Maybe it''s still resting since it woke up earlier?"


    With the system absent, oh well.


    But she was one step closer to her goal, so Yin Zhizhi was in a great mood.


    She activated the bathtub''s massage mode and rxed luxuriously.


    After some time, footsteps approached the bathroom door, followed by a soft knock.


    "Yin Zhizhi, I''ve got your change of clothes. I''ll leave them by the door..."


    Before Ji Huan could finish, he heard the sound of water, then the door opened a crack and a bubble-covered pale hand reached out.


    "Hand it to me."


    Through the cracked door wafted the sweet scent of bath gel and the warmth of the steamy air. Behind that door, she wore nothing at all.

 Chapter 21: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (20)

    <h4>Chapter 21</h4>


    With the door separating them, she waspletely naked.


    A fleeting recognition shed through Ji Huan''s mind, but the next second he felt embarrassed and quickly dismissed the thought.


    Her pale, foam-covered hands were still grasping at the air.


    Ji Huan shoved the clothes into her hands.


    Yin Zhizhi took the clothes, "Thank you, I''m sorry for the trouble."


    "It''s no problem."


    Ji Huan turned to leave, but suddenly there was a sound of a body falling on the floor from the bathroom, and Yin Zhizhi''s voice in pain.


    "Ow... Ouch..."


    Ji Huan came back, "What happened?"


    "When I wasing out, I slipped on the foam and fell. The edge of the bathtub was so slippery," Yin Zhizhi''s voice carried a hint of crying as she spoke through the pain.


    "Is it serious? Where does it hurt?"


    "I fell downpletely, and my arm hit the bathtub hard, it really hurts."


    Ji Huan frowned, "Can you put your clothes on ande out?"


    "Just give me a moment..."


    "Okay, be careful of the foam."


    "Mm-hmm..."


    Ji Huan waited in the living room.


    Yin Zhizhi had indeed taken a real fall, a deliberate one - it was a pitiful ploy. Who could resist a pretty, helpless-looking girl?


    "Idiot."


    Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed in her mind.


    Yin Zhizhi''s eyes lit up, "System? You''re awake?"


    In the red space, Baili Xiaosan''s screen in front of her was ck, as it knew Yin Zhizhi was undressed.


    She always liked talking to it while taking a bath.


    "You''re at the male lead''s house?"


    Yin Zhizhi wiped her body as she replied mentally, "Yes, living with him brings me one step closer to conquering him."


    As Yin Zhizhi put her clothes on, she gasped when lifting her right arm.


    "This ploy is really stupid."


    "No, it''s not, it works great. You''ll see."


    "Hurting yourself to conquer the male lead? Can''t you think of any other way?"


    "System, are you worried about me? If you care, you can just say it directly instead of mocking me, okay?"


    Yin Zhizhi finished dressing.


    Baili Xiaosanzily lounged on a chair, idly swiping the screen with her fingers, "Worried? Not at all, I just woke up to see your stupid behavior."


    "You saw! You could see earlier? I wasn''t wearing anything!"


    Yin Zhizhi was flustered.


    Baili Xiaosan: "..."


    "System? System? Why aren''t you saying anything?"


    "I didn''t see, the screen automatically cks out when the host is undressed."


    Yin Zhizhi realized the System had an electronic screen to observe her.


    "Wow, your screen is really high-tech."


    Baili Xiaosan ignored her.


    After calling out to the System a few times with no response, Yin Zhizhi went out.


    "Ji Huan?"


    Yin Zhizhi came to the living room, cradling her right hand.


    The man on the couch suddenly looked up. Seeing Yin Zhizhi, he paused for a moment, then stood up and came over.


    "How''s your hand?"


    "It''s hard to lift when I tried putting my clothes on. My arm hit the bathtub hard when I fell," Yin Zhizhi made a pained expression.


    "Why did you rush out to get your clothes? I could have left them by the door for you to get after," Ji Huan''s tone was slightly reproachful.


    "When I heard your voice, I got a bit too eager. I didn''t expect to be so clumsy and fall. I''ve never fallen in the bathroom from when I was little until now. You can''t tell anyone about my embarrassing moment today."


    Ji Huan smiled wryly. Is this how young people think? She still had the mind to say such things after what happened.


    "I have some medicated oil at home. Just apply it where you got hit and massage it in. You''ll feel better tomorrow." Ji Huan brought out the medicine box.


    Yin Zhizhi, wearing pajamas, sat on the couch. She had just finished bathing, her whole body flushed red, her bangs slightly damp, her face a rosy white.


    "Medicated oil? Do I need to massage it in? I don''t know how to do that."


    Good night, it''ste. I''ll try to post a longer update in the morning! Xiao San will do her best for the next chapter.


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 Chapter 22: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (21)

    <h4>Chapter 22</h4>


    Yin Zhizhi had a look of resignation: "I don''t know how to apply the medicated oil, forget it, it''ll heal on its own in a few days."


    Ji Huan''s eyes scanned her hand and arm, which werepletely red and would likely bruise tomorrow.


    He took out the medicine from the first aid kit and said with his head lowered, "Give me your hand."


    Yin Zhizhi smiled at him, "Is the great manager Ji Huan going to apply the medicine for me?"


    "You have an audition tomorrow, how can you act with an injured arm? Hand it over." Ji Huan stretched out his hand.


    Yin Zhizhi had been waiting for him to offer to apply the medicine, so she scooted closer and held out her arm.


    Physical contact can deepen rtionships.


    Ji Huan poured the medicated oil into his palm, rubbed his hands together to warm it up, then grabbed her wrist with one hand to hold it in ce while using the other to firmly massage the swollen, red area of her arm.


    Hiss.


    It hurt a bit.


    Yin Zhizhi didn''t deliberately hold back, her pained expression showing on her face.


    Seeing this, Ji Huan didn''t ease up, instead saying, "You need to apply some pressure for it to be effective, otherwise there''s no point in applying the medicine. Bear with it for a bit."


    "Okay."


    Ji Huan saw that she was nearly gritting her teeth, and sighed inwardly. It was normal for a girl like Yin Zhizhi to be afraid of pain.


    He changed the subject to divert her attention, "The audition tomorrow is for that movie you said you wanted to act in."


    "The one you invested in?"


    "Yeah." Ji Huan was a bit more gentle as he massaged, her wrist was so slender, he felt like he could snap it if he applied too much force.


    It was fortunate it was just a bruise, what would he do if her delicate wrist had fractured?


    "Be more careful when you shower next time."


    They had been discussing the movie, but he suddenly said this out of nowhere.


    Yin Zhizhi was momentarily stunned, then said embarrassedly, "Having this happen the first time I''m at your ce, do you think I''m silly?"


    "Quite silly."


    "..."


    Yin Zhizhi pursed her lips and fell silent.


    Ji Huan released her hand, poured more medicated oil into his palm, and warmed it up again.


    He continued to repeatedly massage and work the oil into her arm.


    "Since it''s a movie I invested in, I''ll be on set tomorrow as well. I''ll be voting on whether the actors are cast, so if you perform well I''ll vote for you, but if not, I''ll pass."


    "Got it, I''ve heard about your iron-faced impartiality."


    Although her arm still hurt, she had grown ustomed to his force.


    The aching, throbbing, heated swelling made Yin Zhizhi ask, "What roles are avable to audition for?"


    "Tree spirits, flower spirits, insect spirits. The movie has a fantasy background, and there''s a need for many good-looking supernatural creatures. The main roles have already been cast, only the various spirits remain." Ji Huan thought for a moment, then added, "Even if it''s just ying a spirit, if you perform well in a scene thatsts only a few seconds, the audience will remember you."


    Yin Zhizhi nodded, "I''m well aware, in film history there have been many minor roles thatsted only seconds but still dazzled the audience."


    "Your looks are very well-suited to y a supernatural creature, it would really catch the audience''s eye."


    Yin Zhizhi''s eyes sparkled as she leaned in, "Are youplimenting me on being pretty?"


    Ji Huan had been looking down while applying the medicine, when Yin Zhizhi suddenly leaned in close, her face was very near his when he looked up.


    Her face was bare and freshly washed, fair and radiant, her longshes framing bright, mischievous eyes.


    Ji Huan looked away without answering.


    "Why aren''t you saying anything? Don''t you think I''m pretty? Ji Huan, don''t you oftenpliment your artists?"


    "I rarelypliment people."


    Ji Huan seldom praised others.


    He simply focused on doing his job well.


    "You''re so dull, I had thought since I happened to be staying at your ce today, I could get to know you better so we''d work together more harmoniously in the future."


    Ji Huan''s gaze flickered.


    Ah, so that''s why.


    No wonder she had been so lively tonight despite her fall.


    She just wanted to get a bit closer to him.


    True, over these past few days their interactions had been strictly professional, they hadn''t really gotten to know each other despite spending time together.


    Ji Huan rxed, no longer viewing her solely as one of his artists, but rather... like a friend''s rebellious kid.


    "You''re very pretty."


    The suddenpliment immediately brightened Yin Zhizhi''s previously subdued expression.


    Ji Huan was mildly surprised at how delighted she seemed by the simple praise. Surely many people had called her beautiful before, why would she get so excited over onepliment?


    Ji Huan continued, "When the director notified me toe to the auditions to select actors, I thought of you as soon as I saw the list of those auditioning. I had actually nned to tell you about it today, but I didn''t expect you had already taken an interest in a role from the movie. What kind of spirit did you want to audition for?"


    "A tree spirit, the quiet, still type that doesn''t move or speak much."


    Coming from someone else, Ji Huan might have suspected they wanted an easy role without much action or dialogue.


    But with Yin Zhizhi choosing this, he somehow felt it suited her.


    "Roles without much action or dialogue actually require more gravitas. You need to mentally prepare yourself."


    "Mmhm."


    Yin Zhizhi felt drowsy, her arm no longer hurt but instead felt warmly swollen.


    Her eyelids drooped, having gone from bright and lively just minutes ago to now wilting like a flower.


    Ji Huan was concerned she might fall asleep on the couch at any moment.


    Ji Huan released her arm, "Alright, you should go sleep if you''re tired. Just be careful not toy on that arm."


    "Okay."


    Yin Zhizhi dragged herself back to the bedroom looking utterly fatigued.


    Ji Huan cleaned up the medicine supplies left on the table.


    Suddenly Yin Zhizhi returned, holding the evening gown, "Where should I hang this?"


    "Just leave it on the sofa, I''ll hang it up."


    "Okay."


    Yin Zhizhi dropped the gown and went back to sleep.


    Ji Huan tidied up the living room table, then went to the bathroom to wash his hands, needing several rounds of soap to rid them of the medicinal smell.


    As he rinsed his palms with warm water, a fleeting memory of grasping Yin Zhizhi''s arm surfaced.


    Ji Huan''s eyes abruptly narrowed, he turned off the tap and stared at his reflection.


    "Crazy, remember your role."


    You''re just her manager.


    She''s nine years younger than you.


    Ji Huan dried his hands, took the evening gown, and hung it in the walk-in closet.


    The tulle fabric was stiff to the touch, intricately structured to achieve that full, poofy effect.


    It looked beautiful, but must have been terribly ufortable to wear.


    Ji Huan recalled the reddened marks on Yin Zhizhi''s neck and arms.


    From now on, he wouldn''t make his artists wear any clothing sent over by brands if unsuitable, fashion resources could be found elsewhere.


    ...


    These past few days, Yin Zhizhi had been frantically woken up by her assistant in the mornings until her biological clock adjusted, now automatically waking at 6:40 am.


    Yin Zhizhi, disheveled in her loose pajamas, went to freshen up.


    As she brushed her teeth, she inwardly called out, "System?"


    No response.


    "You''re absent again, systems in novels are supposed to be avable 24/7, why can''t you be the same? I seriously suspect you''ve been cking off."


    Knowing the system wasn''t present, Yin Zhizhi entertained herself byining about it.


    "System, don''t think you canze around just because you have a nice voice."


    She finished washing up, but the system still hadn''t appeared.


    Yin Zhizhi left her room, the living room was empty.


    Had Ji Huan not woken up yet?


    Yin Zhizhi sat cross-legged on the couch and yed on her phone.


    Xiao Xiangyun, a celebrity friend she''d done the escape room variety show with, sent her a message: ''The episode you were on will air tonight without announcement, you''re the mysterious guest star~''


    Yin Zhizhi replied,


    ''This is my first public appearance since returning to the country, hopefully it''ll have great impact and the escape room show will break viewership records again.''


    Xiao Xiangyun responded right away, she must have woken up early too.


    ''I''m sure it will. By the way Zhizhi, I saw yesterday''s hot search trends, are you okay? How are things now?''


    Yin Zhizhi knew Xiao Xiangyun was asking about two matters.


    ''Don''t worry, you saw from the surveince too that the person didn''t even touch me. There''s no need to worry, and I''m with my manager, so there''s no danger.''


    Sun Li: ''I''m relieved that you''re with your manager. Ji Huan''s capabilities are well-known in the industry, so he''ll definitely be able to protect you well. How did your home address get leaked?''


    ''I don''t know. Thepany is still investigating. I won''t be able to go home for a while.''


    After chatting for a few more lines, they agreed to watch a variety show together that evening.


    At that moment, the sound of entering a password came from the front door. The door opened, and Ji Huan, wearing sportswear and no sses, entered.


    His hair was slightly damp with sweat on his forehead, indicating he had just been out for a morning jog.


    In sportswear and without sses, he looked so youthful, like a college student.


    "I thought you hadn''t woken up yet. You went out for a jog this early?"


    Ji Huan saw Yin Zhizhi with messy hair, wearing pajamas, and sitting cross-legged on the sofa, clearly having just gotten up not long ago.


    "I have a habit of morning jogs."


    Ji Huan: "The audition starts at 8:30. I scheduled your time for a little after 9. Do you want to go with me, or would you like to stay home a little longer and goter?"


    "Of course I''ll go with you. There''s no need for the driver to make two trips."


    "Okay."


    Ji Huan went to take a shower and changed into a loose set of home clothes.


    He made two breakfasts of sandwiches and milk, set everything up, and then called her over to eat.


    Yin Zhizhi was already hungry and took a big bite of the sandwich as soon as she picked it up.


    It tasted great.


    The original owner had stayed abroad for a year, so she was quite used to this kind of food and didn''t necessarily need to have a Chinese-style breakfast.


    After breakfast, they changed clothes and left.


    The driver was waiting downstairs.


    When they arrived at the audition venue, many actors had already arrived, some famous and some unknown.


    There were also many reporters, photographers, and fans outside.


    News of the audition had been released early, and some famous artists had even hinted that they would be attending the audition. Marketing ounts had started hyping it up a few months ago.


    "Xiao Xiangyun! She''s here!"


    At an exmation, Xiao Xiangyun got out of her van and waved, saying, "Hello everyone, sorry, could you please make way? I''m running a bitte, and I need to hurry inside."


    "Xiangyun! Xiangyun!"


    "Ms. Xiao, may I ask which role in the film you''re auditioning for? Is it the Wood Spirit role, as rumors have suggested?"


    Xiao Xiangyun smiled, "I can''t reveal that. You''ll have to find me on the movie posterter."


    "It seems Xiangyun is very confident about getting the role. I wish you sess."


    "Thank you."


    Xiao Xiangyun''s assistant cleared a path, and she went inside.


    Yin Zhizhi: "......"


    Ji Huan: "Let''s go. We should get out too."

 Chapter 23: The Agent He Gradually Wrong (22)

    <h4>Chapter 23</h4>


    When Yin Zhizhi and Ji Huan got off the car together, the journalists reflexively took out their cameras and started taking pictures. They were surprised when they recognized who it was.


    "Yin Zhizhi!"


    "Is it Yin Zhizhi? There was no news saying that she woulde for the audition."


    "Yin Zhizhi has been keeping a low profile since returning to the country."


    This was a great opportunity as Yin Zhizhi hadn''t given any interviews since returning to the country.


    The reporters eagerly crowded forward.


    "Miss Yin, which role do you want to audition for? Why didn''t you reveal any information earlier? Your low-profile approach after returning doesn''t match your status."


    Yin Zhizhi found the reporter''s statement quite amusing. She was indeed a second-tier celebrity, not low-profile at all. Even after a year abroad, she still had a lot of attention in the country. But why couldn''t she be low-key? Does being low-key not match her status?


    What''s the point of showing off?


    It''s not just some artists who are pathological, the media is the same.


    Ji Huan raised his hand to stop the journalists and said to Yin Zhizhi, "Don''t answer their questions. We can chatter when wee out. Let''s go in now."


    "Okay."


    The journalists who were closer heard Ji Huan''s words and immediately asked, "Manager Ji, what time will Miss Yine out? We want to interview her."


    Ji Huan replied, "There''s no need for a separate interview. Sorry, we have other matters to attend to. Let''s go in first."


    Ji Huan was also well-known in the industry as a manager, and the media didn''t dare to easily offend him.


    Ji Huan spoke with authority, not raising his voice but exuding a strong presence. With him protecting Yin Zhizhi, there was no need for security personnel.


    Ji Huan led Yin Zhizhi through the crowd and went in directly.


    "You go to the lounge and rest. I''ll go over there."


    "Okay."


    Ji Huan went to meet the director. As the biggest investor, he had to keep an eye on the audition scene.


    Yin Zhizhi was taken to the lounge by the staff.


    The assistant also came over and asked, "Miss Yin, have you had breakfast? Do you want me to go out and buy something?"


    "No need, I had breakfast beforeing."


    The assistant took out a script and said, "This was brought by Manager Ji."


    Yin Zhizhi took the paper and nced at it. It contained some character descriptions and lines for Wood Spirit.


    There was still an hour before she was needed. It was the preparation time given to her.


    Wood Spirit had very few scenes in the movie, but she appeared throughout. She was a quiet monster who didn''t like to talk and enjoyed basking in the sun. She also liked standing outside alone when other monsters were hiding from the sun or rain.


    The whole movie revolved around the coexistence of humans and monsters, but there was a rift between them. When some humans mysteriously disappeared, suspicion fell on the monster forest, and the main characters were tasked with entering the forest to solve the case.


    Yin Zhizhi briefly looked at the plot.


    And then she looked at Wood Spirit.


    Wasn''t this her former self?


    Yin Zhizhi loved basking in the sun and listening to the sound of rain while living in the city enchanted by nature. The rustling of the wind and the chirping of birds delighted her, but she had a deep fear of fire and insects.


    "Miss Yin, may I ask which role you would like to audition for?"


    The lounge was not exclusive to Yin Zhizhi alone; other celebrities also upied the space.


    Xiao Xiangyun had noticed Yin Zhizhi sitting in the corner, engrossed in reading her script.


    Recalling the series of trending topics from the previous night, Xiao Xiangyun realized that Yin Zhizhi had portrayed herself as a victim, garnering sympathy from many people.


    Yin Zhizhi closed her script and looked up, saying, "We''ll know when it''s time for the audition."


    "Miss Yin, please don''t be so guarded towards me. I have no ill intentions towards you. I simply want to be friends and, after all, I used to be Ji Huan''s artist. I believe we have a lot to talk about."


    "Talk about Ji Huan? Are you sure we have a lot to talk about?"


    Xiao Xiangyun felt embarrassed. "If I said something that made you ufortablest night, I apologize. It''s better not to make enemies in this industry. Let''s be friends and help each other."


    "I have no intention of making enemies with you. I just don''t want to tell you which role I want to audition for. Does not telling you equate to making enemies? Don''t I have the right to keep my privacy?"


    Yin Zhizhi''s words were not sharp, but each one countered Xiao Xiangyun''s remarks.


    As the two spoke, the other female actresses who were auditioning nced in their direction, gradually realizing the tension between them.


    Xiao Xiangyun was once again ying the victim, a role she was particrly skilled at, presenting herself as a pitiful flower. However, Yin Zhizhi, the daughter of a renowned actress, was not someone to be trifled with.


    "Zhizhi, do you drink coffee? I noticed there''s a coffee maker in the adjacent pantry. Shall we go together?"


    A beautiful actress spoke up. Yin Zhizhi wasn''t familiar with her, but there was an instant connection between them. She agreed to go together.


    "Just a moment, I''ll be right back," Yin Zhizhi said, standing up. "Miss Xiao, please excuse me."


    Xiao Xiangyun remained silent.


    Yin Zhizhi left with the other actress.


    "I''m Jiang Li. I''m also an artist under Xingyao Entertainment. We both signed with themst year, and I''ve yed supporting roles in several TV dramas," Jiang Li introduced herself.


    "We''re from the samepany then. Thank you for defusing the situation," Yin Zhizhi replied.


    "No need to thank me. I know that even if I hadn''t spoken, you could have handled Xiao Xiangyun just fine."


    "But I didn''t want to waste my breath."


    Jiang Li understood Yin Zhizhi''s approach.


    The two of them went to the pantry to make coffee and, as they emerged, they encountered Ji Huan.


    Seeing Yin Zhizhi with a cup of coffee, Ji Huan asked, "How much sugar did you put in?"


    "Half a teaspoon," Yin Zhizhi quickly responded.


    Jiang Li observed their interaction and felt likeughing, but seeing Ji Huan''s serious expression, she tactfully excused herself, saying, "Zhizhi, I''ll go back to the lounge now."


    She left.


    Ji Huan directly took the coffee from Yin Zhizhi''s hand. "The coffee here isn''t good. Don''t drink it."


    It was all instant coffee.


    "How''s the script for the auditioning along?"


    "I''ve already memorized it."


    "Which scene are you nning to perform?" Ji Huan took a sip of his coffee.


    The man frowned; this sweetness had at least two extra spoonfuls of sugar.


    She wasn''t as well-behaved as he had imagined.


    Yin Zhizhi observed him drinking and noticed his expression, clearly having figured something out...


    "I n to perform the scene where Wood Spirit gets burned."


    Ji Huan''s eyes slightly changed, and he spoke, "Why did you choose the most challenging scene? You won''t have enough time to prepare your emotions properly."


    "I believe the director also wants to see this particr scene in choosing Wood Spirit."


    "Alright."


    Since she had made up her mind, he didn''t say anything more.


    Ji Huan tossed his coffee, along with the cup, into the trash can. "If you want coffee, ask the assistant to buy it for you. Don''t drink the ones here."


    "Oh..."


    "All the previous candidates have been rejected. I''vee to inform you that if you''re ready, you can go for the audition now. If you''re not prepared yet, you can take some more time."


    "I''m ready. Let''s go now." Yin Zhizhi was confident about ying the role of Wood Spirit, after all, it was a role she could rte to.


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