Chapter 11

Translated by boilpoil Edited by boilpoil

“Here I was thinking the rumours online may have been exaggerated, but you really are obsequiously clinging to a sugar daddy, huh? That naturalness in talking behind others’ backs, tch tch, it makes me wonder how often you do something like that…” As soon as Liu Yu’an has finished his call, Jiang Peixi’s assistant again comes with the infuriating accusations.

Perhaps because someone else is here right now, so Jiang Peixi does not let his assistant be this time around. He only calls out when the assistant is practically finished talking, “Xiao-Liu, stop it. Those are rumours only, and even if they’re more than that, that’s still his achievement. You have no right to criticise others for that.”

It would have been better if he had said nothing.

And the make-up artist goes even further. She directly says, “what Xiao-Liu said is true, so Mr. Jiang, no need to blame him.”

She’s definitely an anti-fan.

Ren Jianzhang is absolutely furious, but he’s still got his reason with him. He tells Jiang Peixi directly, “Mr. Jiang, I would suggest that you should manage your assistant better. And missus, please do not say anything if you can’t back it up…”

But suddenly, Liu Yu’an cuts him off, and interjects, “Mr. Jiang, if you can’t keep your assistant down, I don’t mind doing it myself. And missus, if you say this is true, then I hope you’re ready to back up your claim. You’re an adult already, aren’t you? So I expect you to be able to take responsibility for your own words and not blabber your mouth off. There is a thing called libel, that could land you anywhere from an uncomfortable tea session to a less-than-decent stay in our fine prisons. If you would like such a tour, I don’t mind helping you along.”

“Are you threatening me?” The make-up artist seems surprised he’s being this assertive, and her eyes are widened, “do you seriously not care that the whole world might know about you having a sugar daddy?”

Even Jiang Peixi can’t help but look over at Liu Yu’an, who gives them a glance no different than one someone might give to the intellectually challenged, before ignoring them completely.

That is when the door is pushed open.

Two men, one in his thirties and one in his twenties walk inside.

Jiang Peixi immediately stands up when he sees the two, and greets them cordially, extremely different from when Liu Yu’an greeted him, saying, “Mr. Qi, hello.”

The make-up artist did not seem to know them, but she follows suit, “Mr. Qi.”

Liu Yu’an doesn’t know him, but he’s probably the manager He Chengzhou was referring to.

Ren Jianzhang has made contact before when signing the contract, so he also stands up, greeting, “Mr. Qi, hello.”

“Good day to you all,” the man in his thirties answers as he glances over the make-up artist. Then, he quickly sees Liu Yu’an and hurriedly walks over.

Liu Yu’an stands up ready to greet him, but then this Mr. Qi quickly says, “apologies Mr. Liu, for having made such a blunder. We have contacted another make-up artist. The one present belongs to Mr. Jin’an’s team. We will inform him of this later. I do apologise again.”

“That’s alright,” Liu Yu’an nods, “I could call my own make-up artist here if it’s troubling you.”

Of course, Liu Yu’an is just being cordial, as he doesn’t have a personal make-up artist himself.

“No need, no need. We have already made arrangements,” Mr. Qi quickly adds.

In fact, they didn’t think much of Liu Yu’an at first either. But earlier today the CEO suddenly called his superior and scolded him severely, who in turn called him and severely scolded him.

He completely ripped his poor self to shreds on the phone.

So he is really, really clear that this celebrity here is no simple sugar boy. Of course, he wouldn’t dare to tell him to prepare his own make-up artist.

And sugar daddy? No way, definitely not Liu Yu’an. While it is a common enough phenomenon in the entertainment industry, but he can’t possibly imagine any toy of any bigshots would have enough energy to cause the CEO of all people to panic. It’s not like he’s the toy of the wealthiest man himself, right?

Speaking of, his friends at Junyue said he is asexual. Neither interested in men or women. It begs the question of who he would end up with, but… his thoughts are digressing.

This Mr. Qi’s attitude has made Jiang Peixi and co. drop their jaws in awe.

They look at each other, nonplussed, their faces reading ‘what the hell is going on?’

This shock lasts until Jin’an and He Chengzhou are here.

When Jin’an comes in, Mr. Qi informs him of what has happened.

Jin’an is a prideful person, and given what he heard of Liu Yu’an’s conduct, he really thinks him beneath him. Though right now he is repaying a favour he owed Shao Yanxi, who asked if he could do some work for Liu Yu’an.

But no matter how dismissive he is of Liu Yu’an, according to Mr. Qi it is their make-up artist who has stepped over the line when she came here before the main team as per usual.

Normally it would all be fine, but for this to happen today.

Jin’an is prideful, and even more so when it comes to his team’s professional attitude. So he quickly apologises for her attitude which was completely uncalled for, “apologies Mr. Liu, this is my fault as their superior. I will deal out punishment accordingly afterwards. As for compensation, would you perhaps like for me to give you a free photoshoot session in the future?”

It’s hard to get an appointment with Jin’an. That is something his team is famous for. As for the make-up artist, Liu Yu’an glances before quickly agreeing, “since Mr. Jin is committed to dealing with this fair and square, I’d, of course, take you up on the offer, being a generous person myself.”

Several people roll their eyes in the background.

Everyone knows how hard it is to get an appointment with Mr. Jin. Now you got a free appointment and you’re still making it sound like he let him off with a bargain.

The make-up artist even says, quite worked up herself, “Jin-ge, this was all me, so you don’t have to apologise or give him a free photoshoot,” then she glares at Liu Yu’an fiercely, “come at me if you’re a man. Don’t trouble Jin-ge.”

Liu Yu’an “…”

“Jiang Huachun, shut up.” Jin’an orders.

“Jin-ge, I…”

“Since Mr. Liu has agreed, then that is settled. Let’s get to work, everybody.”

“Mr. Jin, An’an still hasn’t had make-up applied yet. Are you starting the shooting as-is?”

“No make-up applied yet?” Jin’an is slightly surprised. He walks forth and gets a feel for Liu Yu’an’s face, “no need for anything heavy. Xiao-Chun, come… Nevermind. Take a seat, I’ll do it.”

Jin’an has Jiang Huachun take a rest while he did the make-up himself.

While Jin’an is working on Liu Yu’an’s eyelashes, Jiang Peixi is sitting on the side uncomfortably. He glares at his own assistant several times angrily and has even pinched him when nobody is watching.

Shit, if only the dumb assistant had kept quiet.

Now what to do.

Well, he should wash the make-up off first. Because after He Chengzhou came and listened to Manager Qi’s report, he was immediately sacked.

To He Chengzhou, it’s merely several hundred thousand in penalties to sack the celebrity, but with it turning out like this, even if Shao Yanxi wasn’t angry, just an angry Liu Yu’an and Liu family would mean endless hardship for his company ahead. Not to mention if Shao Yanxi got involved, he might as well start preparing for bankruptcy right now.

Shao Yanxi is young, but his methods are terrifying, and most importantly lethal.

Even his enemies would rather steer clear of him than face him head-on.

Unless there’s definite guarantee of shooting down Shao Yanxi in one fell swoop, then you’d better be ready for the worst.

Jiang Peixi was, of course, outraged at first hearing that he was sacked, but when he saw the Manager Qi who he had to suck up in turn to the Mr. He, who is, in turn, trying to suck up to Liu Yu’an going ‘Mr. Liu’ ‘Mr. Liu’ all around, he finally realised what a terrible mistake he made.

He and the assistant slinked off quietly in shame in the end. Because if they did, at least there would still be penalties left for them. If not, they might not only lose the money but even all his future career.

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