Hu Xiaobei returned to You Rong's dressing room, repeatedly glancing at You Rong from the corner of her eye. You Rong sat there with a slight frown, silent.
Should he tell his brother what he had just overheard?
If he did, knowing his brother's temperament, even if he passed the audition for "Breaking the Cocoon," he wouldn't accept the role. Missing such a big opportunity would make it difficult to encounter another one like it in the future.
But if he didn't tell... Hu Xiaobei remembered how indifferent You Rong had been to Lin Qinghe a few days ago, and how sadly Lin Qinghe had left. He felt a pang of guilt.
Sister Qinghe had always treated him well. She had sacrificed so much for his brother, and his brother was completely unaware, treating her so harshly. Sister Qinghe was too pitiful.
While Hu Xiaobei hesitated, You Rong's phone rang. It was Gu Wensheng.
Gu Wensheng excitedly told You Rong that he had passed the audition for the movie "Breaking the Cocoon" and had been confirmed to play the male lead. Once "Asking the Heavens" was wrapped up, he would arrange for You Rong to join the production directly.
You Rong agreed. After hanging up, he wasn't as happy as he'd expected; his face remained grim.
After much hesitation, Hu Xiaobei felt increasingly uneasy. He decided to tell You Rong everything he had accidentally overheard.
Hu Xiaobei stammered, "Brother, I... I have something I want to tell you, but you have to promise me that you'll stay calm after you know. Whatever decision you make, you must think it through carefully before deciding, okay?"
You Rong frowned slightly. "What do you want to tell me?"
"Ah!" Hu Xiaobei, guilty, dared not meet You Rong's gaze. "Brother! Just promise me first! Otherwise... I won't tell you!"
You Rong pursed his thin lips and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I promise. Tell me, what is it?"
Hu Xiaobei swallowed, took several deep breaths, and then organized his words to tell You Rong. "Brother, I wasn't feeling well just now and went to the restroom. There was a maintenance sign outside the restroom, and I didn't expect anyone to come in. Even less did I expect it to be Sister Qinghe and Director Zhang..."
Mentioning Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua, You Rong's expression changed slightly. He guessed what Hu Xiaobei was about to say and didn't want to hear it.
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Seeing You Rong turn away, Hu Xiaobei became anxious. "Brother! It's not that. It's... it's also related to you!"
You Rong felt suspicious. Related to him? How could Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua's affairs be related to him?
Seeing You Rong's disbelief, Hu Xiaobei couldn't hold back any longer and blurted it out. "Brother, why were you able to participate in the recording of 'Simple Life' before? And the contract termination from Jiguang Entertainment and subsequent signing with Shanghua Film and Television, and passing the audition for the movie 'Breaking the Cocoon'—all of this was... all of this was exchanged by Sister Qinghe begging Director Zhang!"
You Rong's body stiffened, his pupils contracted, and his face was full of disbelief. "What did you just say? Say it again?!"
Hu Xiaobei looked troubled. "I... I know you might not believe me, Brother, but I really heard it with my own ears. Not long ago, before Brother Gu called you, I already knew you passed the audition because Director Wang said it himself. Sister Qinghe begged him... Sister Qinghe also said she would spend a few days with Director Zhang at his home after 'Asking the Heavens' was finished. Sister Qinghe..."
Hu Xiaobei stammered for a long time before finally saying, "Sister Qinghe really likes you, Brother. She sacrificed so much for you. Brother... even if you don't like Sister Qinghe, you shouldn't have treated her like you did a few days ago."
You Rong was filled with shock, astonishment, and anger. His face turned pale.
He was furious that Lin Qinghe didn't value herself, that she would sell her body for benefits, and have an ambiguous relationship with Zhang Shanghua. But now, someone was telling him that everything she did was for him!
You Rong's face darkened. Without a word, he got up and walked out.
Hu Xiaobei was stunned and quickly called out, "Brother... where are you going? Brother, you forgot what you promised me—to think carefully before making any decisions!"
You Rong strode back to the set where they were filming. He scanned the area but didn't see Lin Qinghe. He directly asked Yuan Xiaoai, "Where is Lin Qinghe?"
Yuan Xiaoai, startled by You Rong's cold tone, instinctively replied, "Sister Qinghe went to the car with Director Zhang..." Yuan Xiaoai realized she had let slip, quickly covered her mouth, and then began to explain nervously, "Sister Qinghe left something in the car. She, she... she asked Director Zhang to help her get it. She..."
This explanation was like protesting too much.
You Rong's gaze deepened. Without another word, he turned and walked towards the parking area.
Yuan Xiaoai instinctively wanted to chase after him, but You Rong was tall and had long legs. She couldn't catch up even by running, and could only watch his figure recede.
As You Rong walked towards the parking area, he saw Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua walking back from a distance. His gaze grew colder, and he quickened his pace towards them.
Lin Qinghe saw You Rong suddenly appear in front of them, his face looking extremely grim. She asked slightly puzzled, "You Rong, why are you here? And you... is something wrong?"
You Rong looked at Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua standing side by side, his chest tightening. He directly grabbed Lin Qinghe's wrist and pulled her behind him.
Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua were both stunned. Zhang Shanghua instinctively reached out to grab Lin Qinghe, but You Rong blocked him, staring at him with sharp eyes.
"Director Zhang, it's good that you're here. I don't care what Lin Qinghe promised you to get me through the audition for the movie 'Breaking the Cocoon.' But I'm officially telling you now, I won't act! And as for the contract with Shanghua Film and Television... I will terminate it! I'll pay any penalty fee!"
You Rong's words left Lin Qinghe and Zhang Shanghua even more bewildered.
Lin Qinghe frowned. "You Rong, what are you saying? Why would you bring up contract termination? And the audition for 'Breaking the Cocoon,' you..."
You Rong stared at Lin Qinghe, his deep, dark eyes filled with surging anger. He interrupted Lin Qinghe before she could finish. "I have something to say to you!" He then grabbed her and pulled her forward.
Zhang Shanghua was furious. "You brat! Let her go, you..."
Lin Qinghe was completely clueless about the situation, but seeing You Rong's demeanor, it seemed he had something very serious to tell her. She stumbled along, dragged by him, and still managed to look back at Zhang Shanghua, saying, "Um... you should go back first. I have something to discuss with You Rong. I'll call you later. I..."
Hearing this, You Rong's expression became even more unpleasant. Seeing Lin Qinghe still looking back and talking to Zhang Shanghua, he bent down, hoisted her onto his shoulder, and walked away quickly.
Zhang Shanghua was furious, wishing he could step forward and beat You Rong up. But Lin Qinghe kept signaling him with her eyes, telling him not to follow. He could only watch as You Rong carried his precious daughter away.