Song Xi and her companions arrived at the restaurant booked by Fang Ze an hour early, planting hidden cameras in every corner of the private room.
With everything in place, Xiao Mo and Dai Ze took charge of surveillance, while Fang Ze, unfamiliar with Ge Bai Tao, tasked her with playing the role of a waitress.
Song Xi hadn't expected Dai Ze to join their elaborate scheme. Given his capabilities, he surely had more effective ways to resolve this matter.
But Dai Ze merely smiled and said, "What's the best way? Do nothing and be a hands-off manager? Song Xi, being an agent isn't much different from being a housekeeper. I can't manage you forever. If you don't learn to handle trouble yourself, you'll fall into bigger traps later."
So that's it... he intended to use this opportunity to train her.
Dai Ze lowered his hat and added, "Besides, isn't this quite interesting? I'm free these days, and seeing you all so enthusiastic reminds me of my younger days."
Song Xi couldn't help but wonder what Dai Ze was like in his youth.
Four in the afternoon.
Fang Ze arrived at the restaurant precisely on time.
As soon as he entered the private room, he acted cautiously, as if he feared Song Xi might record him again.
Song Xi remained silent.
They sat opposite each other in silence.
Until Ge Bai Tao, disguised as a waitress, entered and asked, "Sir, Madam, what can I get for you?"
Fang Ze finally spoke, picking up the menu. "Since we're here to talk properly, let's eat first."
Song Xi had no objections.
"Do you drink?" Fang Ze suddenly asked.
Song Xi feigned hesitation. "A little."
Ge Bai Tao thought to herself: *Darling, you're being too modest.*
Fang Ze began to scheme internally and then said, "Bring us two bottles of the best wine your restaurant has!"
Ge Bai Tao forced a smile. "Certainly."
But in her heart, she was already praying for Fang Ze.
*Trying to outdrink Xi Xi is pure self-destruction.*
After Ge Bai Tao left, Fang Ze said, "Song Xi, you're not new to this. Look at the injuries on my face. Do you know what kind of impact this incident will have on you?"
It was quite severe, his face bruised and swollen.
When he first walked in, Song Xi almost didn't recognize him.
But wasn't this his own doing?
Song Xi lowered the coldness in her eyes and nodded. "I know."
Seeing her submissive demeanor, Fang Ze felt a sense of satisfaction.
*Whatever the reason, it's enough that she's scared,* Fang Ze thought simply.
"Then why don't we let this matter slide?" Fang Ze proposed. "You delete the video, and we'll consider your assistant hitting me a settled matter. How about it?"
Song Xi raised an eyebrow. "Why are you suddenly being so kind?"
Fang Ze replied, "We're all working professionals, why make things difficult for each other? We're in the same industry, and we'll inevitably cross paths."
Song Xi nodded thoughtfully, as if she were about to agree to his terms.
Dai Ze, watching from the monitoring station, grew anxious.
Xiao Mo asked, "Brother Dai, is something wrong?"
Dai Ze said coldly, "This Fang Ze is clearly setting a trap for Song Xi!"
Xiao Mo was confused. "Why?"
Dai Ze explained, "If these two matters are settled, what about the contract? The contract states that Song Xi must cooperate with filming during the shoot. If they use the contract against her, then Song Xi will be in breach of contract. And at that point, we'll have no leverage."
"This Fang Ze is more cunning than he appears. Everyone is focused on the fight and the harassment, overlooking the most critical point."
"I hope Song Xi can realize this and not fall into his trap."
Dai Ze had a sudden inspiration. "Hurry and find a way to inform Ge Bai Tao and have her give Song Xi a warning."
Xiao Mo: "I'm on it!"
Xiao Mo quickly hurried down the corridor to find Ge Bai Tao, but unexpectedly, as she rounded a corner, she came face to face with a figure exuding a cool and noble aura.
Her pupils widened in shock, and she accidentally bumped into a waiter walking towards her.
The commotion attracted the man's attention.
"Mr. Lou, what's wrong? Did you run into someone you know?"
Across several meters of air, Lou Yu Ming's finely sculpted eyebrows furrowed. "Apologies, Mr. Zhou. I'll go take a look."
"Of course, of course. We'll wait for you in the private room then."
Lou Yu Ming strode over.
A shadow fell over her, and Xiao Mo dared not look up. She wished she could disappear into a hole in the ground.
"What are you doing here?"
His voice was clear and cold, and a subtle chill emanated from him. "Where is Song Xi?"