Ye Ting obediently walked over.
Yang Xuanyang and the other two stood up, respectfully greeting him.
Ever since He Jing changed his WeChat name, everyone around him knew that he and the young master of the Ye family were a couple. Those who served as his subordinates, with keen perception and insight, naturally regarded Ye Ting as another boss. Moreover, Ye Ting was also the cousin of Zhou Nianyuan, the young master of the Zhou family. As the young master of the Ye family, they had no reason not to show respect.
He Jing said, “Please be seated.” After that, he led Ye Ting to sit beside him and continued, “Starting today, Xuanyang will be your agent, in charge of your affairs in the entertainment industry.”
Ye Ting hadn’t considered hiring an agent or assistant before because he had a driver and bodyguards taking care of him. He looked at Yang Xuanyang.
Yang Xuanyang was one of He Jing’s three special assistants, responsible for external public relations. Such an important position and he was now assigned to be his agent…
Feeling a bit uneasy, Ye Ting said, “Jing-ge, you can find anyone for this…”
He Jing held his hand and patiently explained, “Let Xuanyang accompany you for a while. If you want to continue acting, I will set up a company specifically for your work.”
Ye Ting was stunned.
…He’s even setting up a company for him?
The older man always seemed to plan far ahead, whether it was about marriage or setting up a company…
Feeling moved, his nose slightly tingling, he didn’t care whether anyone was present. He lifted his head and kissed He Jing’s face, softly saying, “Husband, you’re really wonderful.”
Yang Xuanyang and the two lawyers discreetly averted their eyes.
He Jing didn’t dodge and waited for the young man to finish kissing. He smiled faintly, pinched the young man’s cheek, and said, “Alright, let’s talk about business first.”
He asked Yang Xuanyang to explain the situation to the young man.
Yang Xuanyang immediately straightened up and said, “Hao Yunlong has been arrested.”
Hao Yunlong led a colorful life, involving not only being financially supported and engaging in improper activities but also group activities and scenes involving drugs. Yang Xuanyang had already found videos and handed them over to the police.
As for the evidence of him hiring a water army to smear Ye Ting, it was also collected and provided to the police.
Next, the police would issue a public announcement, revealing the whole story online. This served both to uncover the truth and to help dispel rumors about the Ye family and Ye Ting.
At the same time, on He Jing’s side, the lawyers would file a lawsuit against Hao Yunlong.
Yang Xuanyang looked at Ye Ting and said, “We also found the video of the incident where Hao Yunlong offended you. You can create an account, explain the whole situation, and post the evidence on that account. We will take care of the rest.”
Someone in the film and television city happened to capture a video of the conflict between Hao Yunlong and Ye Ting. Yang Xuanyang had obtained the video before coming here.
Ye Ting had no objections and said, “I’ll follow your lead.”
Originally, it wasn’t a big deal and didn’t affect his life. Now that He Jing had someone helping him, he would cooperate with everything.
Yang Xuanyang then turned to He Jing and said, “Jin Peng got in touch with Young Master Ye through connections and learned that it was you who intervened behind the scenes. He reached out to me through connections, saying he wanted to talk to you.” He hesitated for a moment and added, “It might be more effective if he voluntarily confesses to the deal with Hao Yunlong.”
The two lawyers nodded in agreement.
He Jing said, “Then contact him. As long as he implicates Hao Yunlong, everything will be fine.”
Yang Xuanyang and the two lawyers immediately got to work.
Ye Ting glanced at the time. His earliest shoot was at noon, and it was only ten in the morning. He obediently sat beside He Jing, watching Yang Xuanyang and the others work.
Within an hour, the situation took a turn.
Yang Xuanyang registered an account for Ye Ting and clarified the incident. Soon, it became a hot search.
Clicking into the hot search, the first Weibo post was the police announcement, stating that Hao Yunlong was suspected of drug abuse and damaging others’ reputations, and he had been arrested. The second post was from Ye Ting’s personal account, containing the video where Hao Yunlong offended him, and the third was from a marketing account exposing more details about Hao Yun;ong, including his involvement in group activities and AIDS-related rumors. The fourth post was a lawyer’s letter from Ye Ting’s side, explicitly stating the intention to sue Hao Yunlong and the online attackers.
This thunderous approach stunned all the onlookers.
At the same time, Jin Peng, through his verified corporate account, made a statement, admitting to his involvement with Hao Yunlong. He apologized to the public for the negative impact caused by their actions.
The situation made a drastic turnaround, and the online sentiment completely shifted.
Simultaneously, some ordinary netizens suggested permanently boycotting Hao Yunlong, while others, who were initially his loyal fans, expressed disappointment and vowed to stop supporting him. As for those who had manipulated photos of Ye Ting in the past, they received legal letters.
Of course, there were a few brainless fans expressing continued support for Hao Yunlong, even proclaiming that the news of drug abuse was fake. Some even shouted that they wanted to emulate him.
These remarks were screenshotted by marketing accounts and pushed onto the hot search, leading netizens to comment on how their perspectives had shattered. This sparked a trend of cleaning up the entertainment industry, with users tagging official accounts and suggesting the government ban certain artists with questionable behavior.
After all, artists are public figures, and with so many fans admiring them, their words and actions serve as examples that followers may imitate.
Ye Ting lazily leaned against He Jing’s chest, being fed cherries and strawberries by him, enjoying a leisurely time.
Knowing that the online issues had been resolved, he felt even more content.
However, when he checked the time and realized he had to go to the set in half an hour, and He Jing had a meeting in the afternoon, he became a bit low-spirited, holding onto He Jing’s arm.
Yang Xuanyang and the lawyers were perceptive, standing up and saying, “We’ll leave first.” He smiled at Ye Ting and added, “We’ve booked a room next door. If the young master needs anything, feel free to let us know.”
They stayed to ensure that Ye Ting wouldn’t be disturbed by reporters, acting as a buffer if needed.
Ye Ting smiled and agreed.
As they were leaving, Yang Xuanyang suddenly remembered something and said, “By the way, Young Master, we’ve found information about your classmate.”
Ye Ting immediately sat up from He Jing’s lap.
He had called Wen Yan, and Wen Yan had said everything was fine. However, he couldn’t help but worry, especially since Wen Yan’s grandparents had just passed away, and he went to an unfamiliar city. He feared that Wen Yan might be taken advantage of.
Yang Xuanyang said, “You don’t need to worry. Your classmate has indeed been taken in by a distant uncle to Hongcheng. The uncle is a key figure in the Wen family and treats him well.”
Ye Ting was quite surprised, “The Wen family?”
He Jing touched his face, “Do you suspect something?”
Ye Ting shook his head. “No, it’s just surprising.”
The Wen family was the most influential and powerful family in H City, with business dealings with both the Ye and Zhou families. Ye Ting hadn’t expected his classmate to have any connection with the Wen family.
He decided to ask Wen Yan about the situation later.
At this point, Yang Xuanyang and the others had already left. He Jing lowered his head to check the time and said, “I have to go.”
Ye Ting immediately jumped into his arms, reluctant to let go.
He Jing smiled and kissed his forehead. “I’ll come to pick you up this weekend.”
They had agreed to meet He Jing’s parents over the weekend.
Ye Ting smiled with joy and a hint of shyness, softly acknowledging the plan.
After a moment of thought, he added, “I can go home by myself. You don’t have to pick me up.”
The back and forth could be a hassle.
He Jing pinched his cheek, considering that he had a driver, bodyguards, and Yang Xuanyang accompanying him. Feeling reassured, he nodded. “Alright, I’ll wait for you at home.”
The two bid each other a sweet farewell.
…
After seeing off He Jing, Ye Ting headed to the film set escorted by Yang Xuanyang and the bodyguards.
Everyone on the set was watching him.
After the slanderous accusations by Hao Yunlong last night and Ye Ting’s counterattack today, everyone in the crew naturally knew about Ye Ting’s identity.
The lead actor and Xu Xin seemed calm, having known the truth in advance.
Others, however, were completely in shock.
Especially Xu Xin’s classmates, who had once gossiped behind the scenes about Ye Ting having an affair with the director and even insulted him as a sellout. They now felt a sense of dread.
Ye Ting had been under the spotlight since childhood, and the scrutiny from others did not affect him.
He remained composed, greeted the director, and entered the shooting mode.
Today, he still has scenes with the female lead. Learning about his identity, she was initially uneasy. Fortunately, despite her private discussions about Ye Ting with the director, she did not make extreme comments. She quickly adjusted her state of mind.
After finishing a scene, Xu Xin discreetly pulled Ye Ting aside and said, “You have no idea how shocked the crew was when the online news broke. Some even said that if they had known your identity earlier, they would have tried to flatter you.”
In fact, after learning about Ye Ting’s identity, she had also contemplated whether she should try to flatter him. After all, the overwhelming power of the Ye and Zhou families was incredibly tempting.
However, her friendship with Ye Ting was based solely on his straightforward and adorable personality. Later, she adjusted her mindset and decided to continue interacting with Ye Ting as before.
It was her classmates who truly regretted not flattering Ye Ting earlier.
Little did they know that all their discussions behind Ye Ting’s back had been heard by him.
They even fantasized about leveraging their connection with Ye Ting, hoping he would introduce them to roles with more screen time due to their previous experience working together.
He found it amusing.
Ye Ting glanced at her and said, “It doesn’t matter; let them talk.”
Xu Xin paused, understanding his meaning.
As the young master of the Ye family, showered with countless favors, he truly didn’t need to care about others’ opinions. Whether people liked or disliked him, it had nothing to do with him, and he had no need to concern himself.
As for those who offended him, they wouldn’t fare well.
Just like Hao Yunlong, within a week, his once-thriving career had completely collapsed due to offending Ye Ting, landing him in prison.
Xu Xin marveled at Ye Ting’s good fortune but took it in stride. After all, some people were born with a silver spoon in their mouths.
While they conversed, a few of Xu Xin’s classmates approached cautiously, trying to curry favor and greet Ye Ting.
Ye Ting, understanding social etiquette, remained polite and amiable, engaging in friendly conversation with them.
These classmates felt that Ye Ting was indeed the same amiable and straightforward person. Remembering their earlier speculations about him, they felt ashamed. Since Ye Ting didn’t hold a grudge, perhaps they could still benefit from associating with him in the industry.
Ye Ting, however, didn’t pay much attention to what these people thought. Apart from Xu Xin, he had no intention of forming close relationships with them.
Using the excuse of going to the restroom, he distanced himself from these individuals and called Wen Yan.
Wen Yan answered the call promptly this time.
Ye Ting rambled on for a while: “I heard your uncle is in control of the Wen family. Are you afraid of him? How are you doing? Are you coming back to Haicheng? By the way, didn’t you get accepted into Haicheng University? It would be a pity if you don’t come back…”
Wen Yan listened quietly until Ye Ting finished speaking before saying, “After finishing the summer vacation, I’ll go back to school.”
Ye Ting breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, “Is your uncle treating you well?”
Wen Yan replied, “He’s quite good.” After a few seconds of silence, he added, “Xiao Ting, there’s something I want to ask you…”
Thinking that Wen Yan might be facing difficulties, Ye Ting immediately said, “Go ahead.”
Considering that living with others might be inconvenient, Ye Ting had actually considered bringing Wen Yan back. After all, he could afford it.
Wen Yan hesitated and said, “You… last time, you mentioned that you like men?”
Ye Ting never hid his affection for He Jing. As his good friend, Wen Yan was naturally aware of it.
“Yeah, what’s the matter?” he asked.
Wen Yan stuttered, “I… nothing. My uncle is back. Let’s talk later.”
Ye Ting stared at the blackened screen, feeling that something was off.
His usually straightforward friend seemed unusually hesitant today.
—
Wen Yan was indeed troubled.
His grandmother passed away due to illness, and his grandfather, heartbroken, followed suit three days later, leaving him all alone. Unfortunately, his grandfather’s several younger brothers harbored ill intentions and wanted to seize the small dilapidated house left behind by his grandparents.
On the day of the funeral, relatives caused a disturbance at the memorial hall, pushing him to the ground. The back of his head was bleeding, and he was powerless to fight back.
Fearing that his grandparents would not rest in peace, he thought of calming things down.
Just as he was about to sign the documents, Wen Xueli, accompanied by his subordinates, walked into the memorial hall.
Wen Xueli, tall and handsome, with a dignified demeanor that warned others to keep their distance, held a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. He walked to the portraits of his grandparents, placed the flowers on the table, lit three incense sticks for them, and then turned to look at Wen Yan, saying, “I’m Wen Xueli, your distant uncle.”
Wen Yan was utterly astonished.
Seeing Wen Xueli’s imposing manner, the relatives dared not be as arrogant as they were with Wen Yan. They cowered fearfully on the side.
However, Wen Xueli didn’t let them off either. He called a lawyer, and those who needed to go to the police station went there, and those who needed handling were dealt with.
In the blink of an eye, those relatives were sorted out, and the old, shabby house was naturally preserved.
Wen Yan was in a daze at that moment, only coming to his senses when only he and Wen Xueli were left in the memorial hall.
Wen Xueli, a man of few words, instructed his subordinates to arrange the funeral affairs. After that, he accompanied Wen Yan to the cemetery, seeing his grandparents off for the last time.
When the funeral was over, the man told him that the plane tickets had been purchased and asked him to return to Hongcheng together two days later.
Everything happened so suddenly.
Wen Yan had initially found it hard to believe that the man was his uncle. After all, his grandparents had been poor their entire lives, and it seemed unlikely that they had any blood ties with someone from such a wealthy family.
Though he hadn’t heard Wen Xueli’s name before, he was aware of the status of the Wen family in Hongcheng.
However, the man took out the family genealogy, confirming that they were indeed distant relatives.
Afterward, Wen Yan packed his few belongings and went to Hongcheng with the man. He didn’t even have time to bid farewell to Ye Ting.
Fortunately, the man promised to send him back after the summer vacation to continue his studies.
In Hongcheng, he moved into Wen Xueli’s home and was referred to as the young master.
Wen Xueli was busy during normal times, but he treated him well. He gave him a black card and didn’t restrict his freedom, as if he were a real relative’s child.
Wen Yan was very grateful for the man’s shelter. He was very obedient and never caused any trouble for the man.
After spending some time together, they became somewhat familiar with each other.
However, one night, Wen Xueli, after drinking too much at some gathering, was brought back. When Wen Yan took care of him, he was hazily overwhelmed on the bed.
The next day, the man didn’t remember what happened that night, and Wen Yan, who was in pain for a few days, didn’t dare to reveal a thing.
He was in a dilemma, as he and Wen Xueli were uncle and nephew, and such a relationship left him unsure about how to handle it.
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