Rebirth: Pampered by My Children and Husband-Chapter 283 - : Back to 20 Years Ago (18)

Chapter 283 -283: Back to 20 Years Ago (18)

That day, after recording the variety show, Ji Zeqiu was set to leave the crew the next day.

That night, he refused the director’s invitation to dine together and went back to the hotel early to rest.

However, around ten o’clock, he heard Shen Qingtang frantically knocking on his hotel room door, crying out for help.

As soon as Ji Zeqiu opened the door, Shen Qingtang suddenly hid behind him.

The director reeked of alcohol, causing Ji Zeqiu to frown.

He clucked in disapproval, looking at Shen Qingtang with dissatisfaction, “You really don’t understand anything, disturbing Teacher Ji’s rest like this, come out now.”

After saying this, he sheepishly smiled at Ji Zeqiu, “Teacher Ji, I’m really sorry, I will take her back right now.”

Shen Qingtang clung tightly to Ji Zeqiu’s clothes, her eyes pleading with him for help.

Ji Zeqiu had seen this kind of situation in the industry too often; he knew without thinking that the director was trying to coerce one of the newcomers.

“Director, I still have some things to talk to her about, why don’t you go back and rest first?” Ji Zeqiu said as the director tried to pull her away.

“What could be so important at this late hour, Teacher Ji? Don’t tell me you have taken a liking to her, too?” the director teased with a suggestive waggle of his eyebrow.

Ji Zeqiu initially wanted to protect her peacefully, but the director, possibly too drunk, misunderstood completely and even barged into his room, beginning to make advances on Shen Qingtang.

Ji Zeqiu pulled him aside with a stern face and swung his fist directly into the director’s face.

As a result, that same night, the director posted about getting punched on Weibo.

“He still has the audacity to accuse others first,” Ji Zeqiu fumed.

He saw unsupportive viewers on Weibo hurling ugly words at him, which really infuriated him.

“Even if you couldn’t stand it, you shouldn’t have resorted to violence; couldn’t you have gotten your revenge sneakily behind the scenes?” Ji Tingyang said as though he was disappointed.

“I just acted impulsively,” Ji Zeqiu retorted with a grimace, “Brother, please help me take down the trending topic quickly; if mother sees this later, she’s surely going to nag me to death.”

“Now you remember to call me brother?” Ji Tingyang scoffed.

Ever since Ji Zeqiu started high school, he had been addressing Ji Tingyang by his full name, only resorting to calling him brother when he needed his help.

Ji Zeqiu coughed awkwardly, his eyes darting around guiltily.

But, remembering Lin Xu, Ji Tingyang still made a call to his secretary to handle the situation.

Better not to let mother worry.

Ji Zeqiu, glued to his Weibo alt account, was arguing with trolls without even looking up and casually remarked, “By the way, I have an artist I want to recommend; have someone sign her later.”

“Is this your company or mine?” Ji Tingyang glared.

“It’s mother’s friend’s granddaughter. I thought I’d help her out for mother’s sake, but if you’re unwilling, then forget it,” Ji Zeqiu shrugged.

He wasn’t desperate to bring Shen Qingtang over.

At the mention of Lin Xu, Ji Tingyang paused, “Let her send her resume to my secretary.”

“And how about investing in a movie and casting me as the male lead?” Ji Zeqiu quickly added.

“Ji Zeqiu, don’t push it.”

“It was mother who said she wanted to see me in a movie,” Ji Zeqiu brought up Lin Xu again.

The last time Ji Zeqiu and Lin Xu went to a movie, he heard Lin Xu say that if he played the male lead, he would undoubtedly be more handsome than the actor in the movie.

Ji Zeqiu instantly took the hint—mother definitely wanted to see him playing the male lead in a movie!

Ji Tingyang irritably pinched the bridge of his nose.

He must have owed Ji Zeqiu something in his past life, which is why he became Ji Zeqiu’s protector in this life.

…

With Ji Tingyang intervening, Ji Zeqiu’s trending topic was quickly pulled down.

All the discussion threads vanished, and even the search keywords turned up empty.

Just when everyone was suggesting that capital was silencing the media, another hot topic exploded.

The media exposed that a director of the show liked to harass artists, many of whom suffered but dared not speak out.

Several moderately famous actresses stepped forward to confront him, providing some chat records.

Even Shen Qingtang personally posted, explaining what happened that night.

Everyone suddenly realized.

So Ji Zeqiu was acting out of a sense of justice.

The previously voiced criticisms of Ji Zeqiu disappeared, replaced by condemnation of the director and calls for him to leave the entertainment industry.

Shen Qingtang, seeing the shift in online sentiment, finally relaxed her tense emotions and patted her chest.

Seeing her reaction, the agent hesitated and said, “Qingtang, you…”

“What is it?” Shen Qingtang looked up at her.

“Do you like Ji Zeqiu?” the agent asked.

Shen Qingtang’s cheeks suddenly turned bright red, and her voice became stammering, “I, I don’t.”

“Don’t hide it, your face is even redder than an apple.” the agent said.

Shen Qingtang’s eyes flitted shyly.

“So you want to switch to Ji’s because of Ji Zeqiu?” the agent asked again.

The night Ji Zeqiu had helped her, he had also asked Shen Qingtang in passing.

“Have you considered switching companies? Although there won’t be any favoritism in terms of resources, at least it can ensure that you won’t be harassed in the circle.”

Ji’s protective system for artists was quite robust. Although Ji’s main development direction wasn’t in the entertainment industry, many artists were attracted by this system.

What did Shen Qingtang say at the time?

She seemed to have said she needed to discuss it with her agent.

And now, Shen Qingtang looked at the message Ji Zeqiu had sent on her phone, asking her to send her resume to this email once she had made up her mind.

Honestly, part of the reason she was tempted was indeed because of Ji Zeqiu.

“I…” Shen Qingtang bit her lip, her expression conflicted.

“I have negotiated an opportunity for you to study abroad. If you want to make it in the industry, don’t give up this opportunity,” the agent said.

The agent had mentioned this to her a long time ago, but at that time, Shen Qingtang was overwhelmed with her grandmother’s hospitalization and medical expenses, and had no time to think it over.

Now that her grandmother’s condition had improved, and Ji Zeqiu had even helped her with the medical expenses, she indeed needed to make a decision.

“Qingtang, you are hardworking and ambitious. You will definitely succeed in the industry in the future. Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment,” the agent said, seeing through Shen Qingtang’s feelings for Ji Zeqiu from her experience.

So being moved by his offer was normal.

Shen Qingtang’s face paled for a moment, her hand gripping the phone tightened.

“Think about it a little more,” the agent sighed and turned to leave.

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