Chapter 462

The time-management master's scandal caused a huge uproar.

It can almost be counted among the most far-reaching entertainment industry scandals in recent years, with an unprecedented scope, intense public backlash, and devastating impact on the parties involved.

But because Wu Youfan had already set the bar "before."

If you're talking about how vile it is, with this guy already laying the groundwork by stomping on a sewing machine, it's truly not easy to surpass him.

Only in Taiwan are there entertainers tied to murder cases who might pull off a shortcut here.

It's nearly impossible to surpass him solely through private life scandals.

Unless—by bringing in female guests of unprecedented weight—you achieve a historic leap!

That is, the sisters Sister Yanzi fears will "join the grand celebration," all stepping forward to hammer her little Bai.

If that happens, it might just create the biggest private-life scandal in the history of China's entertainment industry!

But right now, what needs worrying isn't that.

Sister Yanzi has already probed it—the sisters' emotions are still stable; none of them want to learn from Zhou Yangqing.

Instead, the upcoming "Sisters Who Make Waves" might need a bit of attention.

You don't need all thirty female stars—just half, or a third, even a fifth, would be enough to cause a massive stir!

Sister Yanzi has already calculated the ratio, based on the proportion of sisters Bai Liang has interacted with and had stories with since his debut.

A fifth? If it's only a fifth, that's Bai Liang underperforming!

At this point, Mango TV finally announced that Bai Liang would be the host and group-forming witness.

It wasn't exactly a stone thrown into a pond causing a thousand ripples, since rumors had already been flying everywhere, and many had already guessed.

Now it's more like giving everyone a "peace-of-mind pill," signaling: We're not using Bai Liang's name to fool you and then later saying it wasn't him~

Meanwhile, Mango TV ran an ad: The thirty sister slots aren't full yet—welcome applications.

Not full?

That phrasing felt weird—like they were treating people like fools.

Sister Yanzi quickly looked into the situation and found—bullshit, it wasn't even close to full; the number of eligible female artists who had already applied had already exceeded sixty!

She had never realized before that there were so many "flopped" older female stars in the entertainment industry.

And Mango TV said this mainly because they felt the sister lineup could still be even more impressive!

Put plainly, they looked down on some of the genuinely past-prime older female artists who had applied.

Fame was one thing—they were now so greedy they wanted additional boosts in other areas too.

Since they'd already dragged Bai Liang in, if they didn't pull in the absolute maximum, it would be a waste of all the effort and thought they'd put in.

So, in the next official announcement of sister names, the past-prime Tianxin Sect leader Wang Xinling appeared!

Instantly sparking heated discussion!

Just announcing her name had already triggered the memory-killing mode.

Everyone figured Mango TV was finally turning up the intensity.

Will the next one be the obscure singer Sun Yanzhi?

But the next one wasn't from the singing field—it was from dance.

A name slightly unfamiliar to female stars: Tang Shiyi.

Jin Da Xi was stunned—what the hell is this show doing?! Is it targeting her? Is it really targeting her?

She had just been thinking she'd use her dance skills to dominate this show—then Mango TV went and found this person.

Broken and furious, Jin Da Xi ranted nonstop in the group chat, saying Mango TV was truly not human.

Li Xin, unfamiliar with this area, couldn't help asking: "Is she better than you?"

Before Jin Da Xi could answer, Li Yitong, also from Beijing Dance Academy, couldn't resist gloating: "It's not just about being better—Tang Shiyi was the chief dancer. Jin Da Xi, you're in trouble now. Hahaha, thank goodness I didn't join!"

"What does 'chief' even mean?" Meng Jie couldn't help pressing for details.

"Well, the excellent award Jin Da Xi always brags about? Tang Shiyi won the gold. Now everyone says she's the number one in classical dance—her talent is insane~"

That evil little kitty was so "thoughtful," even providing a reference point: equivalent to Bai Liang's status among young actors.

Got it!

Instantly understood!

So Jin Da Xi, who claimed to be the best dancer among female entertainers, is about to be brutally beaten by the real top expert in the field!

Instantly, the group chat flooded with "poor Jin Da Xi" messages.

Jin Da Xi still clung to hope: "Tongtong, you should apply too—we'll team up and fight her. Save me!"

Li Yitong: "Even together we can't beat Tang Shiyi—are you crazy or am I crazy? I'm not going to humiliate myself~"

But then Li Xin spoke up: "Then maybe I should join—dance is way more lively than opera. Even if I've forgotten a lot, I'd still be rare enough to stand out."

Hearing her brag, Jin Da Xi immediately bristled: "Dream on! Mango TV's gone insane—I heard they've already gone after Li Yunxiao and Chen Lijun! Xunxun, don't those names sound familiar?"

Li Xin:???

Those two? Fine, fine—lead female and female lead roles in Yue opera. Mango TV has truly lost its mind.

But she noticed a blind spot: "... aren't they too young?"

Jin Da Xi: "Exactly! So if you don't join this season, next time you get the urge, you'll be facing off against 'peers' who'll crush you."

Li Xin: "Then I won't join—why do I have to go~"

She refused to fall for Jin Da Xi's trap—this woman was now like a water ghost, desperately trying to drag others down into "misfortune."

Li Xin and Li Yitong weren't fools; they grew even more determined not to wade into this muddy water.

It felt like after Bai Liang joined, Mango TV had entered total madness mode.

Those who had already confirmed participation, like Jin Da Xi, would probably feel their nerves getting more and more numb as they saw the later names.

Actually, Jin Da Xi is still relatively lucky—she's just not as good as Tang Shiyi; she'd still crush everyone else.

Those purely acting actors with no other specialties will probably have to work extra hard, or who knows what they'll end up being overshadowed as.

Meanwhile, the buzz around "Sisters Who Make Waves" was like competing with Luo Zhixiang for trending topics.

A variety show that hasn't even been recorded yet was trying to go head-to-head with such a massive scandal on trending lists.

Of course, chasing trends is one thing, but Mango TV certainly couldn't "save" Luo Zhixiang—this guy's career collapse and exit from the industry was basically a done deal.

But others might actually thank Mango TV for chasing trends so hard.

For instance, Sun Honglei, who got dragged into Luo Zhixiang's scandal due to a "slip of the hand," had his past abandonment of Ding Jiali brought up again.

And it wasn't just him—because of the popularity of "Extreme Challenge," plus the close bonds among the Extreme Men's Team, every single other member of the team had their "black history" dug up by netizens.

Artists, especially those who've been in the entertainment industry for years—if you really dig, not everyone has explosive dirt, but you can still give the gossip-loving netizens a good thrill.

On the contrary, the idol-born Zhang Yixing had the least dark material—just one "hardworking" persona that was slightly... questionable.

Compared to the online chaos, Hengdian was becoming even more lively right now.

"Sisters Who Make Waves" hadn't started filming yet, but some of the sisters had already begun their "Braving the Thorns" mode.

Keep in mind, Hengdian had many film crews still stranded—some had resumed work, while others, due to prior interruptions and other reasons, still needed to wait longer to restart.

Among the artists stranded in Hengdian, there was a group who were extremely bored.

Originally, Sister Tian Tian thought that now they were filming "Si Teng," her and Bai Liang's drama—so even if they came to Hengdian, it would still be just the two of them.

But after quarantine ended, their two-person world vanished instantly.

Worse still, the people who showed up were top-tier!

Na Zha, holding her cat, appeared right on Bai Liang's trailer right after he finished a scene—fresh and lively.

Her casual, "I'm-so-comfortable-here" vibe felt like she'd come home.

While Bai Liang was stunned, Sister Tian Tian, who habitually trotted after him onto the trailer, widened her eyes.

"Oh? Sister Tian Tian, what a coincidence!"

Na Zha was still quite warm, seemingly in good spirits, grinning as she greeted Sister Tian Tian.

But hearing this, Sister Tian Tian was speechless: "This is my filming set—what coincidence?"

"Huh, you're right~" Na Zha thought for a moment, agreed, and nodded.

Sister Tian Tian: You just nodded?

How to put it—right now, she felt like her territory had been invaded.

And the other woman carried herself with even more of a "mistress" aura.

And yet she herself wasn't even fighting back.

After muttering "what coincidence," she could only sit down there, pouting.

Na Zha had originally been filming "Twelve Tales" in Hengdian—Tang Ren's drama—which was nearly finished, then suddenly halted.

But precisely because of that, she'd been able to wait until Bai Liang also arrived in Hengdian.

Successful reunion!

This drama's cast was mediocre; Na Zha actually looked down on it a bit—but her ten-year contract with Tang Ren was about to expire next year.

Though it wouldn't come to some dragon-king-mispronunciation plot twist, she still needed to help Cai Yi Nong a little before her contract ended, and couldn't truly reject Tang Ren's dramas entirely.

It was just repaying a favor—Cai Jie had treated her well these past few years~

And this trip, Na Zha really did have "business" to discuss with Bai Liang.

"My contract expires next year—how about you sign me?"

"Me?"

Bai Liang was baffled: "Does my company even have this service?"

Hearing this, Sister Tian Tian couldn't help but interject: "Everyone's saying you're about to sign with Hesong—did you ghost them?"

"We just talked," Na Zha replied offhandedly. "Hesong's pushing Zhou Ye as their new rising star, and their big names have Zhao Liying as a partner—what would I go there for?"

Times change.

If Na Zha were still just a pure decoration, then joining Hesong might've placed her right in the middle, possibly landing her some suitable resources.

But now, thanks to clinging to Bai Liang's leg, her status is top-tier female star—would she really go to Hesong to compete with Zhao Liying?

Actually, Na Zha has always been the type with little ambition—after all, a love-struck heart can't coexist with career drive.

But these past few years, she's worked hard, making outsiders think she's a career-driven female star.

But in reality, she just wanted to earn more money.

She had zero career planning—never thought about making great works or becoming a good actress.

After properly positioning herself, Na Zha's choice after her contract expired was straightforward: pick the most convenient one for dating!

So what's there to choose? Just sell herself to Bai Liang.

She'd already briefly discussed it with Sister Yanzi—the offer she made left Sister Yanzi dazed.

A free top-tier female star? A post-90s top idol?

Na Zha asked for absolutely nothing—just brought her team and joined outright, as if determined to work for Bai Liang forever.

She didn't even ask for shares or signing bonuses—she was giving herself away completely.

She even said, "Just set the contract length however you like~"

Someone who asks for zero conditions—on the surface, it feels fake.

But when you think about it—she's Na Zha—then it makes sense.

As for her team members—they were all thrilled. Working under Sister Yan? Three meals a day, nine times a day!

Bai Liang's company's benefits are unquestionably the best in the industry—they pay generously, truly.

Just for that alone, they were willing to "abandon darkness and embrace light."

Under these circumstances, after her contract expires next year, Na Zha will instantly become a Bai Liang Company artist—this is practically a done deal.

The kind that won't leave even if you chase them away.

At the same time, she was carefree, and Bai Liang was even more so; regarding that Zha's "defection," he simply said two words: Fine.

The two of them were mutually drawn to each other.

Yet, someone couldn't help but chatter about this perfect, mutual match.

Big Tian Tian: First off, it's not me!

Sister Reba: Of course it's me!

When staff came to announce a visitor, and Sister Reba stepped onto the RV shortly after, the atmosphere instantly turned tense.

Big Tian Tian, who had just been brewing emotion, thinking she might as well confront Gu Li Naza today, instantly adjusted her position.

Audience.

When Naza arrived, Big Tian Tian dared not speak a word, looking like a coward afraid the other would explode at her.

When Sister Reba arrived, Big Tian Tian still dared not speak up, because Bai Liang had let slip a little info: Sister Reba cursed even worse than Naza.

Without disappointing her, the two of them, upon seeing each other, immediately clashed like fire and earth.

After habitually exchanging sarcastic barbs, Sister Reba offered her own "opinion" on Naza's contract expiring and joining Bai Liang's company:

"Why don't you get him to transfer half the company to you, put your name on it~"

"Hmph! Do you think I'm you? But if I wanted to, his company's legal owner could become me—do you believe me?"

As soon as she said it, Sister Reba sensed something was off, and Big Tian Tian couldn't help scratching her head.

Bai Liang opened his mouth but held back, thinking now wasn't the right time to explain legal concepts to her.

Who even thinks of being the legal owner?

Isn't that just the scapegoat position?

But just because he didn't speak didn't mean others wouldn't.

Sister Reba was genuinely angry, believing Gu Li Naza was doing this deliberately to target her.

Her contract with Jia Xing still had a long way to go.

Throughout her "struggles" with Gu Li Naza, Sister Reba had always held the upper hand.

Yet she never expected Naza to overtake her right here, on a detour.

Damn it!

Though her face only showed slight tension, inside she was already raging mad.

She wanted to immediately unleash her lifetime of martial arts training and beat Gu Li Naza senseless.

She took a deep breath: "If you're not using your brain, you can donate it to zombies. Do you even know what a legal owner does?"

"It's just like the homeowner!" Naza shot back, head held high.

"Homeowner? You're an idiot! That position is for taking the blame!"

"I'm happy to take the blame for him—what's it to you? Are you capable?"

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Big Tian Tian had quietly pulled out her phone; she'd just realized the two were now hurling insults in Mandarin instead of their usual "encrypted chat."

Clearly meant for her to hear—damn it!

But what could she do? Of course she'd ask the sisters in the group how to handle this—when pushed, she could summon help! She could bring over a whole crowd at once and scare the hell out of these two bad women!

But Big Tian Tian had always avoided this tactic because… it's easy to summon a god, hard to send him away.

The players in that rich woman group weren't exactly mild-mannered!

Otherwise, her grand rebellion plan would've succeeded long ago instead of her still not being group admin.

As she was stuck in thought, the staff member who'd announced the visitor knocked again.

His expression was already strange as he said: "Brother Liang, someone else is here to visit."

More experts?!

Big Tian Tian looked at Bai Liang with tragic indignation: I'm reporting you for "group activities" and poor time management!

Bai Liang: Don't be silly—you're part of it. Haven't you heard of reporting yourself?

Meanwhile, the evil little kitten, unaware of what awaited her, was shaking her head and instructing Dou Xiao Tian beside her:

"I'll take you to his RV to check in later. Post it on Weibo—you'll gain tons of followers~"

"Thank you, sister!" Dou Xiao Tian nodded vigorously, but sharply noticed the staff member's strange expression.

Sympathy?

Something's off!

"Brother Liang's in the RV—I'll take you there."

"Thanks~"

But the evil little kitten still hadn't sensed anything amiss; she grabbed Dou Xiao Tian and followed the staff member toward Bai Liang's RV.

Her eyes were already smiling into crescents~

Yet, seconds after stepping onto the RV, when several pairs of eyes fixed on her with stares and scrutiny, Li Yitong froze.

The cute crescent eyes vanished; she couldn't even muster "evil" anymore.

Two minutes later, huddled in the corner of the RV sofa with Dou Xiao Tian, trembling.

And she "accidentally" ran into Big Tian Tian in the corner.

They exchanged glances and gave awkward smiles: You're hiding here too?

But Dou Xiao Tian, being a fearless newborn calf, quickly sized up the situation and couldn't tolerate it for a second.

I'm right here—how could you let Tongtong sister be bullied?!

Sister, let's go! Don't be afraid of them!

(End of chapter)