The woman on the other end gave a bitter smile and said, "I'm not very sure about the specifics, but I guess... it might be related to his uncle who stepped down. Of course, this is just my wild guess."
Chen Feng had also considered this point. Fan Xin might have believed the rumor in the circle that his uncle's investigation was caused by Chen Feng's scheming behind the scenes.
This is giving him too much credit.
"I'm not interested in eting him. Tell him that his uncle's affairs have nothing to do with , and I absolutely can't help. Tell him not to bother again. That's it."
After saying that, Chen Feng was about to hang up the phone.
"Wait, wait." The woman hurriedly stopped him, "Fan Xin said that if you can et with him, he has a big surprise for you."
"Not interested." Chen Feng replied dismissively and then hung up the phone directly.
The woman on the other end heard the busy tone in the phone, feeling a wave of helplessness.
Her na is Song Xuezhu, she debuted a year earlier than Zhang Yuxi. By chance, the two t, and Song Xuezhu took great care of Zhang Yuxi.
Especially since both of them are quite fond of music, they debuted as singers at first and only gradually transitioned to the screen.
Song Xuezhu was slightly luckier than Zhang Yuxi. Shortly after debut, she caught Fan Xin's attention. At first, Fan Xin even pretended to pursue her seriously. Song Xuezhu, having just entered the entertainnt industry and in urgent need of a sponsor and backing, naturally hit it off with the young and well-connected Fan Xin, starting an underground romance.
But this relationship only lasted for half a year before Fan Xin took the initiative to break up with her. Naturally, Song Xuezhu did not object either. She didn't have deep feelings for Fan Xin; being with him only made her more aware of his true nature. The reason she hadn't broken up earlier was to leverage the resources and connections he controlled.
Fan Xin was not entirely unfeeling either. During their relationship, he introduced her to a lot of resources, starting with a major film where she played the second female lead. That film turned out to be quite a hit, and she began to rise to fa. She continued to shine on the screen, starring in three more films sequentially.
Even after the breakup, Fan Xin occasionally looked out for her, introducing her to so resources.
Therefore, Song Xuezhu truly owed Fan Xin quite a few favors.
Now, with Fan Xin's strongest backing having fallen, and him starting to face a downfall himself, he sought Song Xuezhu's help. Moreover, he just asked her to help contact Chen Feng; she obviously couldn't refuse.
Who could have imagined that Fan Xin, once so magnificent in their entertainnt circle, would end up in such a state?
Song Xuezhu adjusted her emotions slightly and then called Fan Xin.
"How did it go? Did he agree to et ?"
As soon as the call connected, Fan Xin eagerly asked.
"Sorry, he didn't agree."
Fan Xin paused montarily, then angrily shouted, "How can you not manage this? It's just a eting with him, and you can't even arrange that."
Song Xuezhu felt sowhat irritated by his accusations, but rembering the favors he had done for her in the past, she held her temper and said, "What can I do if he doesn't want to see you?"
"Aren't you good friends with Zhang Yuxi? And Zhang Yuxi has a special relationship with Chen Feng. If Zhang Yuxi helps, Chen Feng can't refuse to see ."
Song Xuezhu said with so doubt, "Yuxi and he seem to just have an average relationship. I've never heard her say they're very close."
Fan Xin, with irritation, said, "In this big production that Chen Feng's company is investing in, she's the lead actress. Yet, she's not even signed with Chen Feng's company but with Star dia. Do you think Chen Feng would so generously invest ti and money in promoting an artist from another company?"
With his explanation, Song Xuezhu also felt that Zhang Yuxi seed to have an unusual relationship with Chen Feng.
"Alright, then go contact Zhang Yuxi again. Make sure she helps to arrange a eting between and Chen Feng. If you can't manage that, don't bla if I'm not polite. You should know I have many of your intimate photos and even so xx videos. If I release them, everything you have now will be over."
"You... you bastard!" Song Xuezhu turned pale, both ashad and angry as she shouted, "You said you deleted them a long ti ago. You deceived . You're really a heartless bastard..."
"Enough!" Fan Xin interrupted her angrily, sternly saying, "I'm already at the end of my rope. Don't force to do sothing I don't want to do. As long as you help et with Chen Feng, I promise I will never leak any of your private information. I keep my word."
"You damn scoundrel! Do you think I'll believe you anymore?"
"If you don't believe , fine. I'll just post your photos and videos online. Do you think I won't? I'm telling you, you have no other choice but to do as I say. Besides, this isn't such a hard task. Just humble yourself and ask Zhang Yuxi for help. Based on your relationship with her, she won't refuse."
"Fine! I'll ask Yuxi. But if I manage this and you threaten again, I'll tell you. I'll ruin my own reputation before I let you get away with it."
"OK. I'll be waiting for your good news. Make sure to give a definitive answer before tonight. Otherwise, hmph, don't bla for not rembering old tis."
...
After hanging up, Song Xuezhu was trembling with rage. She had once thought Fan Xin quite gentlemanly, given that he had taken care of her even after they broke up. But this ti, he actually used those photos and videos to threaten her.
It seems that his previous persona was all an act in front of her; now, he's finally showing his true colors.
But there's no choice. If those photos and videos were exposed, it would be a devastating blow to her career and reputation. Not to ntion being a public figure, even an average girl would be ruined by such exposure.
Thus, she could only heed his demands and lower herself to seek help from Zhang Yuxi.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as smoothly as before this ti. Her call went unanswered multiple tis. After calling five or six tis, Zhang Yuxi's assistant finally picked up, saying that Zhang Yuxi was filming and couldn't take calls.
It wasn't until five o'clock in the afternoon that Zhang Yuxi returned her call.
Only then did Song Xuezhu cry over the phone, seeking "rescue" from Zhang Yuxi, and confessed about Fan Xin using photos and videos to threaten her.
Zhang Yuxi was furious upon hearing it, but she also had no better solution and could only call Chen Feng again, asking for his help while also obtaining Song Xuezhu's consent to tell him the truth.
Chen Feng was slightly surprised to learn that her best friend was actually Song Xuezhu.
Of course, Song Xuezhu is not lacking in looks either, with an age and beauty comparable to Zhang Yuxi, except maybe for her flat chest. However, her cold and glamorous temperant had its own audience, and many n liked her type.
Her male fans were noticeably more than her female fans.
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