Seduced the Obsessive NPC and Ran - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

With President Li’s help, things truly moved twice as fast with half the effort.

With just one phone call, President Li’s subordinates quickly mobilized a fleet of internet trolls to take control of the situation. Any comments unfavorable to Yi Haotian were either deleted or met with a barrage of toxic counter-insults, while others flooded the platform with creative praise for him.

Yi Haotian looked at the peaceful, celebratory atmosphere on Weibo with a touch of smugness.

He spent the morning with President Li and had lunch with her. After she left to attend to some business, Yi Haotian stayed behind in the hotel’s hot spring suite alone before finally getting around to contacting his manager.

His manager’s voice came through, thick with suppressed rage. “Yi Haotian! You think you’re so big now, don’t you? Where have you been all this time?! I called you so many times, and you didn’t pick up once, let alone call me back?”

Yi Haotian said indifferently, “You’ve been monitoring the situation online; how could you not know what I’ve been up to? Since my manager and my team refused to lift a finger after I got into trouble, I naturally had to find other ways to distance myself from those scandals. Look, haven’t I succeeded?”

The manager nearly fainted from anger.

He could have intervened earlier, but because Yi Haotian hadn’t been answering his phone, he had been nursing his own grudge. He had intended to wait until he got a hold of Yi Haotian before dealing with the mess, wanting to give the actor a small lesson.

He never expected Yi Haotian to think this way. It was truly-

So, Yi Haotian had completely written off all his past efforts just like that? All because he hadn’t handled this specific incident immediately?

No.

Perhaps it also had to do with that previous video incident.

The manager felt a throbbing pain in his temples just thinking about what the assistant had told him. Guessing that Yi Haotian was currently responsive to soft persuasion rather than force, he took a few deep breaths to calm his emotions. “Come back to the company first,” he said. “We need to have a proper talk.”

Hearing the manager’s tone soften, the corners of Yi Haotian’s mouth curled up.

See?

People were just that realistic.

When the call first connected, the manager was screaming at him. But the moment he realized Yi Haotian had a powerful benefactor, everything changed. Even his tone had softened significantly.

Yi Haotian was in an excellent mood, feeling as though he had once again caught a glimpse of the true, ugly side of human nature. He shifted into a more comfortable position and said lazily, “Fine. Just wait at the office; I’ll be back in a bit.”

Manager: “…”

The manager was so angry he nearly smashed his phone.

The rest of the team in the conference room had heard the conversation clearly. They couldn’t help but wonder who Yi Haotian had hooked up with to make him so emboldened.

However, an artist who showed such blatant disrespect to their manager the moment they found a sugar daddy was clearly too emotional. He likely wouldn’t get very far.

The team stopped dwelling on it and returned to their work. They all worked under the manager; how they treated Yi Haotian in the future would depend entirely on the manager’s lead.

***

On Yan Jinge’s side, things quickly became busy under Lin Jiu’s arrangements, leaving him no time to worry about Yi Haotian.

After finishing a commercial shoot, he auditioned for and landed roles in two different dramas. He had chosen them carefully; although his billing wasn’t high, the characters were well-written and likely to attract fans once the shows aired.

During this time, the drama he had previously filmed with Director Xu officially premiered on a streaming platform.

Because Yan Jinge’s character only revealed his hidden identity and became truly compelling in the third arc, his popularity wasn’t particularly high when the show first started.

Only a few fans of his looks followed the trail from the official Weibo account to follow him.

“He’s exactly the ‘puppy dog’ type I love!”

“This guy is so handsome! I checked his history, and he came from that survival show! I’m going to go back and watch his old episodes!”

“Sister, I advise you not to… his performance back then was a bit problematic. It felt like he didn’t know how to do anything…”

“Ahhh, hubby!!!”

“Does he need talent? No! He doesn’t! Having that face is enough!!”

“Damn, how did I miss this god-tier visual before? From today on, I’m his wife!”

Song Zhengjun scrolled through the Weibo comments, his brow furrowing slightly.

Why are they calling him ‘hubby’?

His expression soured instantly.

Even though Song Zhengjun knew this was just fan culture-that these young girls would call Yan Jinge ‘hubby’ today and someone else ‘hubby’ tomorrow-his possessiveness still flared up.

With a cold face, he secretly gave a ‘like’ to a comment that simply praised Yan Jinge for being handsome.

At noon.

Yan Jinge finished his commercial shoot and went to find Song Zhengjun for lunch.

Everyone at the company recognized Yan Jinge. The moment they saw him walk in, the first thing they thought of was the fresh bite mark on Song Zhengjun’s face from a while back…

This couple really knew how to have fun.

The employees couldn’t help but smile, greeting Yan Jinge one after another.

Ever since Yan Jinge and Song Zhengjun got together, their Chairman Song had become significantly more “lively and cheerful” than before. For instance, the fact that Chairman Song would specifically use the staff elevator just to show off a bite mark was something they never would have dared to imagine in the past.

Whenever he encountered someone greeting him, whether he knew them or not, Yan Jinge would respond with a polite, gentle smile.

“Wow, no wonder Chairman Song likes him. He doesn’t have an ego at all.”

“Exactly. I thought someone who’s a celebrity and Chairman Song’s partner wouldn’t give us the time of day, even if they saw us.”

“Actually, I quite liked Yan Jinge when I watched that survival show, but back then it was just because he was good-looking. After meeting him, I feel like he’s even better in person, sob.”
“…I’m going to go vote for Yan Jinge on the rankings.”

“Count me in!”

“Oh, by the way, a show Yan Jinge is in just started airing. Let’s binge it together, girls…”

Without even trying, Yan Jinge had gained a wave of fans.

He took the elevator and soon arrived at Song Zhengjun’s floor.

“Mr. Yan, Chairman Song is inside.” The secretary reached out to open the door for him.

“Thank you.” Yan Jinge nodded and stepped inside.

Song Zhengjun was staring at a document in his hand. Hearing the movement, he looked up at Yan Jinge. “Wait for me a moment, I’ll be done soon.”

“Mhm, no rush.”

Yan Jinge sat on the soft sofa to the side. A moment later, an assistant knocked and brought in a cup of snow-capped coffee, placing it in front of Yan Jinge. He said softly, “Mr. Yan, there are some small cakes in the lounge. Shall I bring some over for you?”

“No need.” Yan Jinge touched his stomach, his eyes curving into crescents like they were filled with stars. “I’m going to eat later. It wouldn’t be good if I filled up now.”

“Alright. If you need anything, Mr. Yan, just let me know.”

“Mhm.”

After the assistant left, the office fell back into silence.

Yan Jinge set his phone to vibrate, pulled out his earphones, and started watching a variety show.

He had been following a few comedy shows lately. Before long, he was laughing silently in the office. It wasn’t until Song Zhengjun asked, “What are you doing?” that he looked up to see Song Zhengjun getting up from his desk. He leaned over, wanting to share his joy, but then felt that simply telling Song Zhengjun about it would ruin the punchline. So, he dragged the video back to the funny part and showed it to him.

Song Zhengjun’s body was pressed against Yan Jinge’s, but he wasn’t looking at the screen. Instead, he was staring blankly at the person beside him.

Yan Jinge’s pores were tiny, and under the light, his skin looked incredibly clear, almost without a single blemish.

In truth, his appearance was similar in every world, with only slight adjustments to his features that changed the overall effect. For example, in the first world where they met, Yan Jinge’s look was colder. In the second world, he was innocent and cute. In this world, Yan Jinge looked somewhat well-behaved, but his face had more versatility, making him better suited for the screen.

But no matter what form Yan Jinge appeared in before him, Song Zhengjun could recognize him at a single glance.

It was a recognition on the level of the soul.

With the person he loved right in front of him, Song Zhengjun couldn’t help but think of the crowd on Weibo calling Yan Jinge “husband.” His lips grew dry. He reached out and pulled Yan Jinge’s wrist down, and the moment the other man looked up in surprise, he leaned down and kissed him.

Yan Jinge was startled and instinctively leaned back. He lost his balance and stumbled back a couple of steps, but he was quickly steadied by Song Zhengjun’s hand and pulled back in.

Song Zhengjun unilaterally deepened the kiss.

Yan Jinge’s mouth was filled with the bitterness and aroma of coffee.

But more than that, it was soft.

Incredibly soft.

Song Zhengjun felt a desire to devour Yan Jinge whole. He deliberately made noise, feeling satisfied as he listened to the shameful sounds of their kissing echoing in the office.

He pulled away slightly, glancing at Yan Jinge’s reddened earlobes. He smacked his lips and gave Yan Jinge another peck on the corner of his mouth, asking in a low voice, “Have you been on Weibo lately?”

“No.”

Yan Jinge’s eyelashes fluttered as he turned to look at him. “Is there any news?”

Song Zhengjun paused. He didn’t mention the trivial bit of jealousy in his heart, only saying, “Yi Haotian has been very active lately. He’s taken on several endorsements in a row, and a major IP is interested in having him as the male lead.”

Yan Jinge gave an “oh.” “The others mentioned it in the group.”

Several members of the Revenge Alliance Group that Yan Jinge had joined had some connections and could get internal news earlier than the public. Thus, they broadcasted Yi Haotian’s latest movements every morning like clockwork, followed by a fresh round of cursing, never missing a day.

“What did you guys decide?”

Yan Jinge chuckled. “They’re actually quite assertive. They said Yi Haotian’s IP is still being negotiated. They want to wait until he signs the contract but hasn’t officially started filming before they strike.”

Capital was capital; it only cared about profit.

When Yi Haotian’s backer realized the price they would have to pay to bail him out, they would hesitate.

And when she found out what Yi Haotian had been saying about her behind her back, she would surely lash out with a vengeance.

Furthermore, after an artist signs a contract, they have an obligation to maintain their image. If any negative incidents occur during that period, the artist must take responsibility. In serious cases, they will be recast and required to pay liquidated damages.

If the contract was just signed and filming hadn’t started yet, that was the most convenient time to replace someone.

No one would let Yi Haotian appear in the public eye again.

Song Zhengjun understood. “Just let me know when you need me. Let’s go eat first.”

“Mhm.” Yan Jinge smiled and said bluntly, “I won’t be formal with my own boyfriend.”

Song Zhengjun’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He whispered, “Then how about calling me ‘husband’ so I can hear it?”

Yan Jinge: “?”

Yan Jinge shot Song Zhengjun a sidelong glance and said nothing.

Song Zhengjun rubbed his nose and didn’t push it. He took Yan Jinge’s hand, and as they stepped out of the office, Song Zhengjun remembered something. He turned back to the work area, tapped on the assistant’s desk, and instructed, “Next time, put more sugar in the coffee.”

Assistant: “?”

Yan Jinge: “…”