Chapter 39

Cai Yinong's last time being broken was because Jiang Jinfu.

This time, though it seems to be because Bai Liang, it's also somewhat related to Jiang Jinfu.

Because it was this guy who discussed with Bai Liang how to exit the agency entirely, directly causing Bai Liang to sit there overthinking and conjure up weird ideas.

And the two of them even made a bet... with no stakes.

Otherwise, no matter how creative Bai Liang's thoughts were, he could never have signed up for this year's civil service national exam.

The facts proved that this childish bet, he actually won.

Position title: Staff Member, Review Division, Television Administration Department, State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television.

Ranking: First.

How big a "mess" can a bored boy create?

Bai Liang vividly demonstrated to Cai Yinong that as long as your thinking doesn't slip, creative tricks always outnumber difficulties.

Fortunately, the judicial exam had already set the bar—otherwise, Cai Yinong would have made him experience firsthand what it means to be left gasping for air today!

Good good good!

You're playing like this, huh?

This time, she didn't even suspect he was faking it, because Bai Liang logged onto the civil service exam website right in front of her and showed it to her directly.

Now Cai Yinong looked at him as if he were a monster.

No—a deity!

Why didn't you just pull this out earlier and tell her that contract was nothing but scrap paper in your eyes?

Why go through such a long roundabout path...

Even the position he applied for stabbed like a dagger into Cai Yinong's chest.

Television review department?

Perfectly matched specialty—specifically treating Tang Ren, huh~

After years in the industry, Cai Yinong had never seen such an oddball before.

Suddenly, she felt grateful Jiang Jinfu didn't have this ability!

"You... your learning ability is quite strong." After forcing herself to adjust her mindset, Cai Yinong said calmly.

"Not bad. I just had free time on the set of 'Immortal Sword: Yun Zhi Fan,' with too few lines, so I spent the extra time studying. Credit also goes to Manager Cai."

Cai Yinong: I should've made you play the second male lead!

She sighed helplessly: "No wonder you got the nickname 'Teacher Bai' on set—it's clearly well-deserved."

"They were just joking."

"Joking? The last time I saw such a driven young man was a guy surnamed Zhai—he went straight from undergrad to PhD at the Film Academy and told me he planned to apply for a PhD at Peking University. The entertainment industry these days is incredible!"

A guy surnamed Zhai?

Cai Yinong didn't elaborate further, gazed once more at Bai Liang's two score sheets in awe, murmuring in amazement: "You really plan to work at the State Administration?"

"Nope. After the results came out, I called to decline the interview—otherwise, if I just didn't show up, I'd lose eligibility to take the exam for years."

Good good good, flawless.

You can still take it again next time, right!

Cai Yinong admitted she couldn't take it anymore—the aura of the academic genius surrounding him made her feel like a "loser" was flashing before her eyes.

Yo-yo.

She needed to go back and think hard about what to do with this kid.

Should she strip his costume off?

But after getting off the trailer, Cai Yinong received another "shocking" message.

"What? Who's running with Zhang Chaoyang?"

"Bai Liang. This morning, Zhang Chaoyang even waited for him at the hotel entrance—their relationship seems unusually close."

The assistant director who reported this wasn't entirely sure.

But what he said was true—he simply reported what he saw.

His warning was meant to tell Cai Yinong: our set might have this connection; if anything goes wrong when the drama airs on Sohu Video, it might come in handy.

Cai Yinong:... Thanks.

Let's go back to Shanghai! Done playing! Boring.

I thought Bai Liang had already shown all his cards—turns out he still had a "final kill" hidden?

Cai Yinong felt he'd at least spared her face—today's scene, even if Bai Liang had been a bit more arrogant, she'd have had no way to counter him.

Reviewing today's situation, she realized the entire rhythm had been entirely controlled by Bai Liang.

This "negotiation" was undeniably a failure.

But Bai Liang didn't control the rhythm because of his eloquence—he simply had terrifyingly overwhelming hard power.

Elsewhere, this would be considered excellent—but in the entertainment industry, it was downright terrifying.

Now Cai Yinong truly believed his line about "not wanting to make that girl's life hard"—he'd given her ample face, a way to retreat, and hadn't torn things open.

In fact, beyond amazement, she felt almost no negative emotions at all.

Fully convinced.

He's impressive.

By the way, that little girl Zha... she's got pretty good luck.

Jin Cheng clearly had a different opinion from his boss Cai—what's going on?

Now that Cai had left, why were Chen Yao and Bai Liang still hiding on the trailer?

Sneaking kisses?!

No, she needs to keep an eye on that Zha for a bit...

A fresh graduate girl doesn't understand anything—how can you just snatch away First Sister's man?

Jin Cheng has always been a doer; once he says he'll act, he acts immediately, never hesitating.

He crept quietly to the side of the RV, stared at the closed door, and showed no intention of pushing it open.

Instead, he pressed his ear against it, trying to listen for any sounds inside.

This RV was rented by the crew—not some luxury model, just a thin shell with no soundproofing at all.

So then~

"You're so amazing!"

"Actually, it's not that big a deal~"

"Sss~ Be careful, don't choke."

"I… I'm fine, didn't I hurt you?"

"How could I be hurt? Your strength…"

Jin Cheng:???

No way?! These two really… Honestly, a sudden, inexplicable rage boiled up inside him.

White, what the hell are you trying to say?! Anyone else is fine, but not me?

In an instant, malice surged through him, and he yanked the door open with all his strength.

It flew open immediately.

I'll surprise the hell out of you!

But the two inside, fully dressed, turned their gazes toward her.

Chen Yao, who had just choked on water, coughed and looked curiously at Jin Cheng.

When she choked, she hadn't been paying attention—in her panic, her fingernail had scratched Bai Liang's thigh, which was why she asked if he was in pain~

Leaving aside these prior and subsequent details, the two's earlier conversation had indeed been a little odd.

But since it was just a misunderstanding, now the one feeling awkward was clearly Jin Cheng.

"Uh… hi~" Jin Cheng forced a nervous laugh.

"Da Xi, what's wrong with you again?" Bai Liang regarded Jin Cheng calmly—he'd long grown used to her occasional outbursts.

"Nothing. Cai Zong has left. I came to tell you."

"Oh."

After a silent, awkward chuckle, Jin Cheng thoughtfully closed the door again for the two.

Her expression looked as if she'd just been brutally beaten at home—utterly lifeless.

Bai Liang, who had already guessed what had happened, couldn't help letting out a few goose-like chuckles inside.

Honestly, Jin Cheng isn't suited for romance, but she's perfect for chatting and making friends.

She's got such great entertainment value~

If she ever quits being an artist, she might even go into abstract comedy—she's surprisingly good at it.

She might even sit on equal footing with Old Zhan.

Chen Yao, however, looked utterly innocent—she had no idea what had just happened; her mind was still stuck on the earlier dialogue between Bai Liang and Cai Yi.

Deeply shocked! As if a new world had opened before her.

So, a "bond of servitude" could be broken like this!

"Where were we just now?"

With the crazy girl gone, Bai Liang turned his cheerful gaze back to the obedient girl Chen Yao and asked casually.

Chen Yao thought back, blushing slightly: "I said you're amazing."

"Yes, that's right."

Bai Liang thought for a moment, meeting Chen Yao's eyes—like those of a little deer—and whispered, "a devil's whisper":

"Want to learn? I'll teach you."