Chapter 23: Don't waste my time with chatter; I just want to make money now

Inside, Song Yixue's urgent voice rang out!

The staff immediately complied.

Retrieve the earlier footage.

Song Yixue's eyes burned like torches.

She doesn't want to miss a single frame or second!

According to Song Yixue's request,

play the first pass at double speed.

She furrowed her brows and had the speed reduced to 1.5×.

The earlier extortion details can be skipped outright.

The key lies in the latter part!

After a short while,

Song Yixue indeed spotted the trick!

She kept only the final one-third of the footage.

Set playback speed to normal!

Continue listening to the audio inside.

Song Yixue calmly analyzed.

Her biggest advantage here

is that no one can disturb her.

She pondered for a moment!

Song Yixue focused her attention on the segment where Xu Mo tears his clothes.

There is no video, only sound!

One certainly can't discern anything.

Yang Jingxuan's scream sounded natural.

Her reaction was spot on.

But delving deeper,

that's not the case!

Analyzing from Xu Mo's perspective,

if he truly extorts the Program Crew and openly provokes Police authority,

would that make Yang Jingxuan utter so much nonsense?

There are too many suspicious points.

Consider it from another angle.

Suppose Song Yixue were actually kidnapped by the kidnappers,

she could at any moment face the risk of a Tear Ticket.

She certainly wouldn't dare

to say too much nonsense!

After all, words can hide hints,

so that the Police can follow the trail!

Narrow the scope!

Or perhaps the kidnappers are too afraid to act.

Directly expose the location!

Let the Police swiftly strike and block that place.

And all of the above.

none of which were found in Yang Jingxuan's words as any clue.

It makes Song Yixue think that Yang Jingxuan is simply playing for fun.

No matter how realistic the tone, even if it's meek and obedient,

it cannot change the playful nature!

Combining the earlier signs shown by Xu Mo for analysis.

The microwave exploded.

No one was injured.

It was merely to mock and fool the Investigation Team personnel.

Unaffected by the manipulation, Song Yixue's lips curled into a charming arc.

"Well done, Xu Mo!"

"You persuaded all the female stars the Program Crew prepared for you, cooperating with your acting."

"Not simple!"

Everyone subconsciously thought Yang Jingxuan was on the Program Crew's side.

No matter what she says, she wouldn't betray the Program Crew.

But from the start they fell into a misconception.

Even goddesses get fluttery when they see a handsome guy and might jump ship!

Song Yixue waved her hand, telling the female secretary to bring the Program Crew's backup phone.

He dialed the number.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Buzz---------buzz--------

The phone on the table vibrated.

After Yang Jingxuan learned that the ten-million plan had fallen through.

She had a bitter little melon face.

She hugged her knees and curled up to the side.

Seeing Xu Mo not answer the phone.

She gave a reminder with a dull expression.

"Xu Mo's phone rang."

"I heard it, I'm not deaf."

Xu Mo was busy thinking of other money-making schemes.

They dared to call.

Proving the extortion plan had fallen through.

But that makes sense.

Just those two lines where Yang Jingxuan, this pig of a teammate, added drama for herself.

After a while, even an idiot could tell it was fake.

It's just a matter of time.

A response either five minutes early or five minutes late.

Lies will eventually be exposed.

But Xu Mo didn't care either.

The phone rang again for a while.

Yang Jingxuan wrinkled her delicate nose, annoyed, and got up.

She wanted to turn off that annoying phone ring!

Just as she was about to hang up.

In her peripheral vision, she glanced at the caller ID.

It conspicuously displayed Song Yixue's name.

Yang Jingxuan looked puzzled and muttered, "Why is the Chief Director calling?"

Her remark caught Xu Mo's attention.

"Don't rush to hang up, tell me who called."

"It's the Chief Director, Song Yixue."

Yang Jingxuan replied instinctively.

Good fellow!

It wasn't the Program Crew's host Lin An'an.

But having said that.

This director's name is not trivial.

Just the naming shows artistic flair.

Because of this name.

Xu Mo just wanted to chat with her.

As a way to pass the time.

He reached out his hand, "Give me the phone."

Yang Jingxuan didn't know what Xu Mo wanted to do.

But she still obeyed and did as told.

The call connected.

A charming, mature female voice sounded in her ear.

"Hello? Are you Xu Mo?"

"I am."

Xu Mo smiled.

"Clumsy extortion method."

Song Yixue complained.

Xu Mo shrugged, "The female star you prepared has a screw loose; if you want to mess with me again, please send someone from the bakery."

Upon hearing that—

Yang Jingxuan glared at Xu Mo.

This bastard called her stupid again!

She bared her teeth and claws, wanting to rush forward.

Xu Mo extended a forefinger toward her.

Yang Jingxuan understood and gradually lost her temper.

Originally they could have extorted ten million yuan.

It seems she messed it up.

Saying she's stupid seems not wrong.

"Did you call because you wanted to chat with me?"

Xu Mo smiled and joked.

"Do you think I'm that boring?"

Song Yixue said wordlessly.

Xu Mo: "Alright, to keep it brief, I'll hang up now."

Song Yixue: "You don't really want to become a real criminal, do you?"

Xu Mo: "Nonsense, am I sick? Who enjoys committing crimes for fun? If I become a criminal, I should thank your Program Crew!"

Song Yixue: "We didn't plan the program carefully at the start; I sincerely apologize to you here! You won't face a real Wanted Status, I assure you! And we'll give you 300,000 cash as compensation."

You were slapped.

Then you were given a jujube.

So you can forget the fact that you were hit?

There's no such thing.

Xu Mo: "That's too little!"

Song Yixue was startled for a moment, her attractive fox‑like eyes slightly narrowed.

"How much do you want?"

"Ten million!"

Song Yixue was stunned!

As the Program Chief Director.

Not even what Xu Mo earns in a day is that satisfying!

Song Yixue: "Impossible!"

Xu Mo: "If it's impossible, hang up. Don't waste my time; I only want to make money right now!"

At this moment, the Program Crew hasn't shut down completely.

Song Yixue's peripheral glance fell on the Live Broadcast Room backstage viewership numbers.

They've surged to over 30 million people!

Just as Xu Mo was about to hang up the phone,

Song Yixue's decisive voice rang out.

"The Program Crew can give you 10 million RMB!"