Chapter 276

Lin Meng nodded at the other few people as a greeting, then walked straight to Qin Feng's side, and using a voice only the two of them could hear, she whispered:

Although Qin Feng seemed unwilling on the surface, he still put down his drink and eagerly followed Lin Meng to the small room next door.

After they left, the dozen or so handsome men and beautiful women in the room could no longer sit still.

"Was that girl just now quite familiar with Boss Qin? What's her name?"

Chen Yuqi was the first to speak.

Although he was only about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, he had already won the double Movie Emperor honor, carrying significant weight in today's entertainment industry.

Li Ping thought for a moment and replied:

"Her name is Lin Meng. Miss Lin is a friend of our Fifth Lord, and they are quite close."

Li Ping did not mention the fact that Lin Meng once owed a debt to the Fifth Lord; he wouldn't engage in such back‑biting gossip, especially since Lin Meng is merely a twenty‑something young woman.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuqi's expression flickered slightly, and he felt a curiosity toward Lin Meng.

But just then, a faintly contemptuous cold laugh suddenly rang out.

Xie Zhiyun, sitting to Chen Yuqi's lower side, couldn't help but speak in a sarcastic, backhanded way.

"Her, I know her. I didn't expect her to be so capable—not only did she get on good terms with Boss Qin, but even Lord Jing of Jing Shi once gave her special attention."

Xie Zhiyun spoke with conviction, his words full of mockery and ridicule toward Lin Meng; anyone could tell the meaning at once.

Turns out, she's a little white flower who can get along with everyone; her skill at cozying up to big shots is truly impressive.

"Lord Jing? The Lord Jing of the Ye Family? This Lin Meng really has such ability, even having a private relationship with Lord Jing?"

Hearing this, Xie Zhiyao clenched his teeth in secret; whenever he spoke of her, he felt intense jealousy.

"Yeah, we all know what kind of person Ye Chenjing is—over the years he's never had a female companion, yet he's gotten close to this Lin Meng; just say how formidable this woman is."

A few stars who were on good terms with Xie Zhiyao all looked shocked.

"Really unexpected—she looks rather aloof, yet her appeal to the opposite sex is surprisingly strong."

"Opposite-sex appeal? I think it's more about having scheming and tactics; yet to earn Lord Jing's favor, she really does have some skill—she went to Boss Qin through the back door, probably hoping to use this variety show to debut directly."

"Isn't Jing Orange Entertainment just the Ye Family's entertainment company? Senyu and Song Zhi—you two are part of it, right? Have you heard lately that the company plans to heavily promote any newcomers?"

Senyu is aloof and proud, keeps to herself, dislikes getting involved in such gossip, and kept a cold face the whole time.

He had long seen that Xie Zhiyun was deliberately stirring up public opinion, scoffed at it, and gave no reply.

Song Zhi likewise spoke little, disliked being in the spotlight, and when named, felt somewhat displeased inside.

But she is considered a newcomer in the entertainment industry; if she didn't answer, she'd likely be pushed into the controversy tomorrow, so she could only say:

"I haven't heard anything."

Nobody took her words as a reference.

Xie Zhiyun added sarcastically: "Why ask her? What could someone of her stature possibly know?"

Upon hearing that, Song Zhi's face sank, and she stopped speaking to them.

A few amateurs glanced at each other, feeling the atmosphere thick with tension.

But being able to gossip about the stars up close, this variety show really hit the mark.

In the small room, Qin Feng had Lin Meng sit on the sofa, while he took a seat opposite her.

"How did you end up here? Are you also getting involved in the variety show?"

Lin Meng replied calmly: "I came to bungee jump; it was your subordinate Director Li Ping who recognized me."

Qin Feng frowned: "Bungee jumping? Is something troubling you? Tell Uncle."

Lin Meng: "…"

"I came specifically to bungee jump; who would have thought you're so rich and powerful that you've bought the whole mountain."

Qin Feng realized, oh, it's bungee jumping—scared the hell out of me.

"If it's bungee jumping, you either have to wait, or else you'd really only be able to join a variety show—but you should wait a few days; we'll pull out within a week. This variety show isn't right for you; it's a dating show, requiring romance on camera."

Lin Meng nodded and spoke frankly:

"There's nothing suitable or unsuitable about it; I'm here to bungee jump, not to fall in love. Rest assured, I've already told Director Li—I'll take a background role, just focus on looking cool as I jump down."

Qin Feng was amused by Lin Meng, baring a big tooth that Lin Meng noticed.

Lin Meng suddenly let out a "Huh?"

"Uncle, your teeth… look like they've been painted with whitewash, a bit too white."

Qin Feng choked, wishing he could twist Lin Meng's head open to see what's inside—her way of speaking is too jumpy.

"Alright, alright, go sign the contract quickly. If anything comes up, feel free to find me; if you're unhappy with the filming, you can quit anytime—I won't make you pay a breach penalty."

Qin Feng seemed to dismiss Lin Meng with disdain, but as she rose to leave, he called her back again.

"Wait, let me give you a few more words, little girl—you're inexperienced in the world, and you surely haven't dated before. Men, no matter how they look, can be scumbags; keep your eyes open."

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng raised her eyebrows, knowing Qin Feng had a sharp tongue but a soft heart—he was showing concern for her.

"Don't worry, Uncle—I may not have eaten pork, but I've seen pigs run. I'm not considering dating for now; no one can hurt me."

Qin Feng still felt uneasy.

"You're still too young; haven't you heard the saying? Love is like a tornado—you'd better watch out."

"Stay away from those few male peacocks, especially the one named Chen Yuqi—he looks like a gentleman and is a newly crowned Movie Emperor, but as far as I know, he parties hard behind the scenes."

Lin Meng raised her eyebrows, said nothing more, and went out to find Li Ping to sign the contract.

Qin Feng still couldn't relax; he summoned several trusted crew members and instructed them to make sure they looked after Lin Meng over these days.

Although he is an investor, he can't possibly monitor everything all day; he still has several projects awaiting his bids.

This girl Lin Meng—since the moment he saw her, Qin Feng felt she was no ordinary pond creature; he thought highly of her and couldn't help wanting to give her extra attention.

He feared that the male actors invited to this dating show, each with eyes that could make a dog swoon, might truly steal the little girl's soul.

Qin Feng didn't realize that, although Lin Meng claimed she wasn't interested in love and only did bungee jumping, she actually had her own little thoughts about dating.

Even a man as outstanding as Ye Chenjing, she still needs to think it over carefully, let alone these few male celebrities who aren't as good-looking as Ye Chenjing.

Lin Meng is a looks-oriented person; in terms of appearance, she can't compare to Ye Chenjing, so she basically looks down on anyone who falls short.

The people in the room were still discussing Lin Meng's affair; Li Ping listened, feeling indignant, and planned to later remind Lin Meng to be careful of those who had spoken ill of her.

This industry is tough to navigate, full of pitfalls everywhere; it would be easier to get by in the underworld, Li Ping thought, and he increasingly didn't want to be this director.

He wanted to speak up for Lin Meng, but after all he's just a small-time director with no track record; in the eyes of these big shots, he's merely a small fry.

If he actually spoke up for Lin Meng without thinking, they would instead think even more that she got in through connections, and would come up with even harsher remarks.

"Yo, Miss Lin, have you and Boss Qin settled things? This contract must be custom-made, right?"