northernbook Chapter 68 The debut was ruined
Chapter 68 The debut was ruined
chapter 68
"I will never, ever forgive you, you son of a bitch!"
"I'm going to fucking take you to court!"
"I'll fucking make sure you never get a chance to rise again!"
Hearing these words, if Meng Youcheng hadn't stopped him, Jiang Yuming's clenched fist would have struck again...
No one was there to help; everyone was just filming the scene with their phones. The man knew without even thinking that tomorrow's headlines would definitely be about that kid, that simpleton!
After a while, the police arrived and took everyone from both sides to the police station...
After giving their statements, the two got into a taxi but didn't go home because their boss had just called and wanted them to come to the company immediately...
It’s over.
Meng Youcheng knew without even thinking that this debut on the show was a complete disaster...
Jiang Yuming, a nobody who's never even been on a variety show, beat up a top-tier celebrity with over 10 million followers...
What will be the headline tomorrow?
Meng Youcheng could almost guess...
Nobody cares about the truth; they only want to see what they want to see…
Raymond Lam has a fan base, so it's unlikely anyone would protect Jiang Yuming, a nobody with nothing to her name...
The man rubbed his head in regret...
He shouldn't have gone to buy water in the first place!
How could I be so stupid?
Why do we have to buy water at that time?
He sighed. The boy beside him gazed at him, hesitant to speak, but ultimately said nothing...
uncomfortable...
He truly had no idea Jiang Yuming would act so impulsively. He knew the boy wasn't very bright, but he never imagined he lacked even the slightest common sense...
Yeah, he's a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) kid...
He believes in justice, and when faced with such a problem, he would definitely step in to stop it...
Why didn't you think of that?
Ugh……
Meng Youcheng sighed heavily again...
"Uncle...!"
The boy turned to look at him, hesitating as if to speak, "I...!"
The man didn't want to get angry because he knew it wouldn't do any good, but he still wanted to ask...
"Why would you do this? Don't you think about your future? Aren't you the young master of the Jiang family now? Even if something happens to you, the Jiang family won't care about you. You should know that!"
"But……"
Faced with the man's barrage of questions, the boy simply lowered his head. "If I don't intervene... that person will be bullied. I think I should...!"
"You helped him?"
Meng Youcheng turned to look at him, "Who will help you? Who will help me? What should we do?"
"I don't think I did anything wrong..."
Jiang Yuming hesitated for a long time before saying, "I just did what I could. I helped that person, which is what I should do because I believe in justice, because I feel..."
"But reality is different from anime!!!"
Meng Youcheng could no longer hold back and let out a burst of shouts...
He took a few breaths to calm himself down. "I... I don't know how to tell you this. I know you believe in justice, I know you think that helping those in need is the right choice..."
"I used to think so too, until I experienced too many things and realized that... the wickedness of society is not as simple as you imagine."
"Uncle, I..."
"arrive!"
Just then, the driver suddenly spoke...
Meng Youcheng was no longer willing to listen to his explanations. He pushed open the car door and said, "Forget it, I don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's go inside..."
After getting out of the taxi, he walked straight towards the company, leaving the boy behind him staring blankly...
It was so close...
He had already planned everything. As long as the boy successfully completed his debut, a huge influx of traffic would come his way. By capitalizing on this traffic, he could immediately return to the real world, and the mission in this instance would be completed...
but……
The boy's actions this time completely shattered all his plans!
He deeply regretted those few minutes he had left. If he had stayed, perhaps none of this would have happened...!
All plans were disrupted, including the boy's future, which went from bright to uncertain and unknown...
He attacked a popular celebrity with a large fan base. What will become of the boy's future?
He's unlikely to end up in jail, but what about his future in the entertainment industry?
If there is no future, does it mean that Meng Youcheng's mission has failed?
Meng Youcheng entered the elevator but didn't rush to press the close button. He waited for five minutes before Jiang Yuming hesitantly walked over...
"Uncle, I..."
The man pressed the close button. "Stop talking. I'm a little upset. Can you give me a few minutes of peace and quiet?"
The boy turned to look at him, swallowing back the words that were on his throat.
The elevator doors opened, and he walked into the boss's office...
As you walk along the corridor, the murals there have changed to depict boy bands and girl bands...
801 and 901 made their debut a few days ago. They did very well and worked very hard, gaining a lot of fans. The two captains even surpassed 300 million fans...
That's something to be happy about...
It's just a pity...
Ugh……
It seems that choosing a good agent is still very necessary.
Meng Youcheng pushed open the door to the boss's office. The boy was stopped outside, and the man went in alone...
The boss sat in his swivel chair, gazing at the scenery outside the window. Hearing the door open, he swiveled the chair and looked at Meng Youcheng, who had just walked in…
"You guys really gave me a big surprise today!"
Meng Youcheng stood before him, without uttering a sound...
Being scolded is inevitable. Don't deny it. Accept it patiently and see if there's any room for negotiation. As long as the boss is willing to retain Jiang Yuming's acting qualifications, everything is negotiable!
"I've heard about what happened today. Jiang Yuming hit Lin Feng. Do you have anything to say about that?"
The man hesitated, "It's my fault..."
"Why don't you explain that Lin Feng abused his subordinates, and Jiang Yuming was protecting the people and accidentally hit him?"
Meng Youcheng shook his head. "This is the entertainment industry. The facts don't matter. What will make the headlines tomorrow is what the fans want to see. I can't silence everyone's opinions alone..."
"Oh……"
Xu Xingcheng smirked. "You're not stupid, are you? You understand basic principles, so why didn't you stop it and let Jiang Yuming beat up Lin Feng?! Did you fucking want to quit your job?!"
Meng Youcheng shook his head. "It's my problem, I...?"
The boss slammed his pen on the table, his eyes blazing with murderous intent. "How do you plan to handle this?"
"Give me a chance..."
Meng Youcheng immediately became anxious, "Give Jiang Yuming a chance, and I will definitely not let you down!"
Xu Xingcheng sat down. "You don't need to worry about this. The company will handle it. I won't erase Jiang Yuming's actor status either. To me, he's not just a money-making tool, but...!"
"Meng Youcheng...this is your last chance. If you don't perform well, I can replace you at any time!"
The boss sighed. "You won't get next month's salary. Figure it out yourselves!"
Meng Youcheng bowed to him, "Thank you for your understanding..."
Just as I was about to turn and leave, the boss spoke up again, "Whether Jiang Yuming's acting career has a future is not up to me. After all, he is now the target of public criticism. I will do my best to mediate..."
Meng Youcheng left the office without saying a word.
He opened the door dejectedly and saw the boy anxiously standing outside. Jiang Yuming quickly ran over, "Uncle..."
Meng Youcheng looked tired, glanced at him, hesitated, and remained silent.
The man stood at the elevator entrance, staring at the bright red numbers, unable to utter a single word…
It’s over.
If things don't take a turn for the better, Jiang Yuming's future is truly over. He has become the target of public criticism, at least a ticking time bomb for Lin Feng's more than ten million fans...
Now, if you open Weibo, you can tell without even guessing that the boy has topped the trending searches!
It will absolutely be met with a barrage of criticism!!!
Although being famous for being infamous is still fame, he became famous for assaulting someone, which is illegal. Even if the boss can smooth things over, if no one clarifies the matter, Jiang Yuming will not have any resources at all!
How can you become a movie star without resources?
How does Meng Youcheng complete the mission?
Just as he was fretting, a familiar figure walked over and gently patted the man's shoulder...
Meng Youcheng turned his head and glanced at it...
It is Situ Ming.
Jiang Yuming watched them from the side without saying a word or going forward; he just stared blankly.
Meng Youcheng: "Congratulations! As the leader of the boy band, you've surpassed one million fans, right?"
"elder brother……"
Situ Ming hesitated before saying, "Come with me, be my manager..."
"Are you kidding me? Don't you have a little...?"
"I just asked the boss, and he said I have the right to let him go. Xiao Wang isn't suitable to be my manager, but you are. Would you like to be my manager?"
Meng Youcheng stared at him in disbelief, "I..."
"Let's work together. After this year, I'll also be transitioning to a different path. The idol route isn't sustainable. I'll work very hard. My acting skills are pretty good, and I can even become a movie star. You should come with me. I would never let you face something like what happened today...?"
……
Meng Youcheng was walking home, with Jiang Yuming following behind...
"Uncle..."
The man turned to look at him. "What's wrong?"
"Are you...?"
The boy swallowed hard. "You're not going to want me anymore?"
Meng Youcheng didn't answer the question. Instead, he said, "Let me take you somewhere. There are some things you should know..."
"You need to grow up."