'Oh no! She was in trouble. What a luck!.'
Following the man's instruction, Cindy then opened the passenger's door and sat. There was a subtle atmosphere inside.
"Brother Yige, how do you want to solve this?"
There was another man she didn't realize existed before. He was the male god's assistant - Xiao Ling. He was handsome enough to be an idol or model, but he chose to be Wu Yige's manager rather than debut.
Wu Yige propped his chin, "You leave first."
"But-"
"Xiao Ling, do as I say or I'll deduct your salary."
The man closed the door, leaving Cindy and Yige inside the van.
Cindy was too nervous, yet her senses heightened. Smelling the faint perfume of the man on the seat across her seat, she frowned slightly. This was a fragrance for men, with a clean and refreshing smell, which made people feel relaxed. Although it was a men's perfume, this is also her favorite. She would spray this perfume on daily occasions.
Unexpectedly, her idol even sprayed this one today, but different fragrances, mixed with different body odors, create a very different atmosphere. The same scent, from the body of the actor who has always been her idol, brought an indescribable scent of seduction.
'Seduction? Cindy Li are you out of your mind? You just heard his marriage proposal is rejected, he is probably so close to chopping your body to pieces.' Gulping, she timidly peeked at him.
"What should I do to make you keep quiet?"
"No, no. Not at all, Senior. You don't have to do anything. I don't see anything at all. I swear. The park was too dark, I didn't see or hear anything at all."
What Cindy said was true (partly), but apparently he did not believe her.
Wu Yige just raised the corner of his mouth mockingly, "If you don't see or hear anything then why are you running away the moment you see me?"
"I didn't!" Cindy made an X gesture with her hand, "I mean I did, I ran because I was there to exercise. I come there to run, no matter who I see I will run."
"Running and running away are two different things, Junior Sister."
'Fuck, he knew I'm an actress. Holy cow! Wait, he also calls me Miss Li Just now. Does it mean he knew who I was from the start? No, no, I'm doomed.'
"So how do you want me to compensate you?"
"Uh?"
"Miss Li, you heard a private and confidential conversation. If you decide to report it to the media then I will incur a huge loss. Just say it, what do you want?"
Flustered, Cindy's brain almost malfunctioned. "I don't want anything! I don't see or hear anything, trust me. I don't need anything from you. I won't say anything, okay?"
"You just say you didn't hear anything a few moments ago, now you admit you do know something. You are very confusing, Miss Li. Very inconsistent. How can I trust you?"
"Why don't we just draw an agreement, if I ever leaked any of this then I will legally be responsible?"
Wu Yige was still thinking when his phone vibrated, "Yes?" he straightened his body, "What? What do you mean? Yeah, I'm on my way." He banged the car's window, then the chubby man went into the driver's cabin. "To the company."
"What? Wait, Senior. What are you doing? You should let me down here. NO, wait, this is my company's car. You shouldn't-"
For the first time that night, the man seemed serious. "You are part of this now, Cindy."
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Just like any other fan, of course, Cindy has an imagination about how she will meet her celebrity crush. Although not in the most luxurious clothes and the most beautiful makeup, at least she will look decent and presentable. Not in a bare face condition and just finished performing on stage.
Xiao Ling skilfully drove the Starlight van into the basement parking lot of Wang Media - Wu Yige's agency.
"No matter what happens, don't talk." Wu Yige warned him before the van door opened.
As soon as the car door opened, Cindy also lost the courage to even breathe.
"Is this her?" The woman in business casual attire who led a few people behind her asked irritatedly, "She's really pregnant?"
Wu Yige's tall stature immediately blocked the woman's accusing gaze at Cindy, "Let's talk about it inside. There are too many eyes here."
Monika was the CEO of Wang Media and former manager of Wu Yige.
Wang Media itself was a domestic privately held multinational entertainment group and talent. They were involved in television production and distribution, movie production, artist management and training, music and music video production, public relations, and entertainment marketing. They also had partnerships with various overseas entertainment companies.
Wu Yige started his career early and just celebrating the 15th celebration of his career despite his age.
Cindy has every reason to be worried right now, not only she might ruin her unstarted career but she also potentially offended one of the big players in the industry.
Inside the CEO's office, it was only the three of them and Xiao Ling.
The curly-haired man came forward, "Do you want anything to drink?"
Yige answered for her, "Just water, Xiao Ling. We don't have much time."
The moment Xiao Ling disappeared, Monika's scrutinizing attitude turned 180 degrees. Monika pulled Cindy into her embrace, "Oh my God! Quickly sit down, what if my grandchild gets hurt?"
Cindy was suddenly wide-eyed, grandson? This woman is the mother of his idol?
"Enough Aunty, you scared her. And she's not pregnant."
Tightening her embrace, Monika glared at Yige. "Just because everyone indulges you doesn't mean you can act so brazenly! You must take responsibility!"
"Aunty, she's not pregnant."
Monika turned a blind ear from him, "You can talk to me, dear. If he treats you bad, just come to me and I find justice for you."
'What kind of drama is this? What is going on?' Cindy could only protest to Yige through her gaze.
"I'm not proposing to her because she's pregnant, Aunty. Beside she refuses my proposal."
Monika stared at Cindy, "Why? Does he not treat you right? Oh my… I know this brat always looking cold, hardly speak and scaring girls with his strict face but.. Wait.. oh let me think about his good point! Oh! He's rich! His mother from the Wang, you know we owned a lot of businesses, beside he also act since a young age. He earns quite a lot of money. You can spend the family riches if he is being stingy. Just accept his proposal and give birth to beautiful babies. The Wangs won't treat you bad."
Cindy thought Alea from her group was already the most chatty person she knew, but the CEO from Wang Media talked at a speed faster than any rapper she ever met.
Yige separated the two, "Aunty, this is Cindy. She is my girlfriend. She rejected my proposal because she still want to work. She is also an actress, although she is currently a member of a girl group called Stardust."
"Stardust? That girl group from Starlight?"
"Yes, the one Mika part of too."
'Mika? My teammate was related to Wu Yige? HOW?'
"So you brought your great-grandmother's ring but she still refuses you? Gosh, you suck my nephew. You still can't conquer the heart of your beloved."
Cindy lowered her head, she need a cave to hide. She wasn't the one he proposed to, she was just unlucky enough to hear the rejection's process.
"Yeah, I know I should inform the family if I want to bring it, but she was mad at me and I don't have enough time to think. I don't want to lose her."
'The male god's acting skill was really top-notch. I almost believe he really afraid to lose me.'
"Young people. I don't care how big your love is but taking away the family heirloom ring is wrong. Not only did you make a mistake you even failed to make her your wife, what a shame," Monika shook her head, judging hard. "Next time, let us know so we can prepare a suitable proposal. I'm sure you haven't visited Cindy's parents yet, have you. What a lousy manner. Luckily she turned you down, otherwise, she might regret it for the rest of her life."
"Alright Aunty, I know I was wrong. Now can you clarify it in the family group? Grandma's doctor told me she want to fly here for a family reunion. I will bring her for a formal introduction in the new year."
"You promise?"
"I promise."
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"But I don't want to."
"The stage has been set so far, the actors can't back down."
"Senior, I respect you as a senior but this is an act of deception. A lie, a fraud. We don't even know each other.
"Don't worry, Xiao Ling will help you provide my full profile. You can also share your profile with me. We're both professionals, we can surely memorize a trivial script like this."
"But-"
"You're doom to cooperate with me the moment you hear my proposal, Cindy."