Chapter 216: Playing Hard to Get

Zhao Yazhi said with annoyance: "I don't want to divorce either. I've worked so hard, all for the sake of this family. But I really can't take it anymore; he is just too chauvinistic..."

Seeing that the timing was ripe, Chen Jiajun finally made his move to lure her: "Sister Zhi, how about this.

You move out first, rent a place to live outside, and let both husband and wife cool off. Once everyone's temper has subsided, you can slowly resolve the misunderstandings."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yazhi felt it was a good idea, but she was still somewhat worried: "If I move out, will he think I really want a divorce?"

Chen Jiajun patiently guided her: "Sister Zhi, men only know how to cherish things once they've lost them. You should take this opportunity to move out and give him a scare; that way, he will cherish you even more."

"Really?" Zhao Yazhi's eyes lit up.

"Of course it's true," Chen Jiajun said, his tone suddenly turning cold: "But if after you move out, he remains indifferent from start to finish and continues to suspect you, then it means this man doesn't love you at all."

Zhao Yazhi was now completely caught in the logical framework preset by Chen Jiajun, feeling somewhat anxious and conflicted.

Chen Jiajun took advantage of the chaos—no, he was adding fuel to the fire: "Sister Zhi, if you want to move out, I happen to be free today; I'll help you find a place."

Zhao Yazhi clenched her small fists and then released them, finally gritting her teeth to make a decision: "Fine, I'll move. I'll move out this afternoon."

Seeing the prey fall into his trap, Chen Jiajun immediately took out his mobile phone and helped Zhao Yazhi find a place in Xianggang Zai: "Let's go, don't wait for your husband to come home and start arguing again, or you won't be able to leave."

"But..."

Zhao Yazhi looked at her one-year-old son and suddenly couldn't bear to leave.

Chen Jiajun consoled her: "You're only moving out for a few days, it's not like you're not coming back.

Besides, if moving out can save your marriage, it's worth it. Also, I need you to focus your energy on filming the movie; that is the best response you can give your husband."

"Alright then, I'll leave after I coax him to sleep." Zhao Yazhi finally made up her mind.

After a full half-hour of coaxing, the child finally fell asleep in bed. Zhao Yazhi gave the maid some instructions, saying she was moving out for a few days, then picked up her luggage and left with Chen Jiajun.

Chen Jiajun had driven there; he brought some fruit and supplements when he arrived, and when he left, he casually made off with a young married woman. The young woman was even full of gratitude toward him as she followed Chen Jiajun to Xianggang Zai.

Once she had left like this, it was absolutely impossible for Chen Jiajun to let Zhao Yazhi return.

Helping a lonely, suffering woman escape the sea of misery—Dalao Jun, you really are too great.

That day.

When Huang Hanwei returned home and learned from the maid that a man named Mr. Chen had taken Zhao Yazhi away, he called Zhao Yazhi in a fit of rage: "Fine, I didn't expect that besides Huang Yuanshen, there was another Mr. Chen. You fickle woman."

"Huang Hanwei, what nonsense are you spouting? I feel there are too many misunderstandings between us, so I'm moving out to cool off for a while."

Zhao Yazhi was so angry her face turned pale, and she threw the script aside.

"Is it that Mr. Chen from Hongxing Film?" Huang Hanwei asked angrily.

"So what if it is? A Jun invited me to be the lead actress, and he told me to focus on my work first. You should cool off too." Zhao Yazhi's chest heaved with anger.

"Cool off your mother! Do you know what kind of person Mr. Chen is? He's a gangster."

"I won't allow you to talk about Mr. Chen like that."

Portland Street, inside a dance hall.

After Chen Jiajun lured Zhao Yazhi away, Huang Hanwei called a good friend to come here. He was wearing a white suit and a tie, looking like a proper gentleman, drinking glass after glass. The friend was an editor-in-chief of a magazine, sitting beside him to keep him company.

The friend advised: "A Wei, stop drinking. If you drink any more, I'll have to carry you back."

"Don't worry about me, let me drink."

Huang Hanwei pushed his friend away weakly.

The friend asked: "What exactly happened? You haven't said a word. If you have any difficulties, tell me and we can think of a solution together."

Huang Hanwei was likely drunk, and he cursed loudly: "I never thought she was that kind of woman. I was truly blind back then."

The friend asked: "Which woman?"

"Who else could it be? Zhao Yazhi. I... I treated her so well, I broke my heart for this family, yet Zhizhi refuses to even leave the entertainment industry... Fine!

I didn't know the real reason until last night... Wuwawa... I knew it, there aren't many good women who go out and show their faces."

As Huang Hanwei spoke, he suddenly began to cry sadly.

The friend advised: "That can't be right. I think your wife is quite dignified. Maybe it's some kind of misunderstanding. You need to keep your cool, otherwise, it's easy for someone to steal your wife."

"How could it be fake?"

Huang Hanwei tearfully took out the bracelet and the love letter, "The evidence is undeniable, and she admitted it herself. But I really love her, I don't want to divorce her..."

As soon as the friend saw the love letter, his eyes lit up immediately. He stopped trying to persuade Huang Hanwei and let him continue drinking his sorrows away.

Huang Hanwei said drunkenly: "You don't know, now she's even moved out to live elsewhere. Mr. Chen from Hongxing invited her to film... Yesterday it was Mr. Huang, today it's Mr. Chen, tomorrow who knows which Mr. it will be. If this continues, I'll have a whole stable of horses on my head..."

"Mr. Chen and your wife, nothing happened between them, right?"

The friend's heart tightened, his expression excited, holding his breath, hoping to hear some explosive news from Huang Hanwei.

"No, I argued with Zhizhi yesterday and slapped her. The guy surnamed Chen rented a house for her outside and told her to focus on work first... But as time goes on, who knows, who knows if they'll get together."

Huang Hanwei downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"You are such a loser."

The friend was deeply disappointed, patted Huang Hanwei on the shoulder, and couldn't help but exclaim: "Your wife has turned down countless film offers just to have a child for you. She even bought you a Mercedes-Benz for your birthday. If I were you, I'd be dying of happiness."

After saying this, the friend picked up his wine glass and confirmed again: "By the way, the Mr. Chen from Hongxing you mentioned, you don't mean that Sir Chen from Guojun Group, do you?"

"Who else but him? Wuwuwu." Huang Hanwei became even sadder when he reached this point.

Until Huang Hanwei finally fell asleep from drunkenness, the friend dragged him into a car, took out a camera, and snapped photos of the love letter and bracelet, then put the camera away with a satisfied smile and sent Huang Hanwei home.

The weekly magazine the friend edited was suffering from a sharp drop in sales, and now that he had found a good, explosive topic, it was simply a great opportunity to boost sales.

Even if he offended Huang Hanwei because of this, the friend could explain that it was to avenge his friend and expose Zhao Yazhi's ugly true colors. He could even claim that Huang Hanwei had begged him to break the news in the magazine while drunk; after all, few people could remember what they said when they were drunk.

As for Sir Chen, he didn't dare to get too involved... Spreading rumors about Zhao Yazhi and Huang Yuanshen was no big deal, but if he dragged Sir Chen into it, their magazine office might get burned down.

As for Zhao Yazhi, she only rested for two days before coming to the set of 【Lucky Stars】 to continue working. Her scenes were wrapped up quickly, and immediately after, 【Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing】 officially began filming.

【Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing】

Director: Yu Kanping.

Producers: Shitian, Huang Baiming.

Screenwriter: Huang Baiming

Starring: Sun Yue, Zhao Yazhi, Zhou Runfa, Li Liqun.

……

The film crew for 【Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing】 can be called a major collaboration between the entertainment circles of Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The role Zhou Runfa is playing is not the male lead, but the second male lead, Shi Junmai, a young composer; this is another challenge for Zhou Runfa.

The reason Chen Jiajun specifically handpicked Zhou Runfa to play the second male lead is also with the intention of letting him gain more experience, challenge various roles, and become a pillar of Hongxing Film.

The pre-production work for the film was very thorough, and the shooting has been very smooth; Zhao Yazhi's performance has made Director Yu and the crew members look at her with new eyes.

Of course, in this film, the one carrying the burden of acting is the fifty-year-old Sun Yue, this actor from Taiwan.

Before entering the film industry, this veteran actor Sun Yue had performed in stage plays, worked as a program host, and appeared in dozens of television dramas before finally transitioning from television to the big screen.

Taiwan is unlike Hong Kong; in the past few years, literary films have been popular, and actors in literary films generally surpass those in commercial films in terms of acting skills.

The character of Uncle Mute that Sun Yue plays, although he has no lines at all, managed to crush Zhao Yazhi just by relying on body language and acting skills.

But fortunately, Sun Yue's acting is effortless, and under his guidance, Zhao Yazhi quickly threw herself into the work.

A few days passed, and no abnormal situation occurred; Huang Hanwei also did not come to the set to find Zhao Yazhi, as if he wanted to engage in a cold war to see who would be the first to give in.

On the contrary, the relationship between Chen Jiajun and Zhao Yazhi progressed rapidly.

After Zhao Yazhi moved to Xianggang Zai, Chen Jiajun had someone sabotage her car, and immediately after, he began to logically pick her up and drop her off at the set every day.

Every day, Chen Jiajun would have the Butler, or go himself, to deliver a freshly cooked, sumptuous bento to Zhao Yazhi.

Zhao Yazhi was "kidnapped" by him; whatever he eats, Zhao Yazhi must also eat; being a person means being responsible to the end.

After work finished that day, Chen Jiajun specifically came to pick Zhao Yazhi up to go back.

Returning to Xianggang Zai, even after they went upstairs, Chen Jiajun was still walking with Zhao Yazhi.

Zhao Yazhi laughed, "A Jun, you don't need to see me off anymore. It's only a few steps; do you think I'll get kidnapped?"

Chen Jiajun smiled like a bodyguard and said, "That's hard to say. The world is so chaotic now; anyway, as long as I'm here, I am your protector."

Zhao Yazhi lowered her head and said nothing upon hearing this. Only when they reached her door did she softly say, "A Jun, thank you for taking care of me these past few days. However, aren't we getting too close... I am a married woman. I've heard people gossiping these past few days, and I'm afraid it will affect you negatively."

Chen Jiajun said sincerely and affectionately, "Sister Zhi, I admit that I like you very much, but don't worry, I won't be like others who pester you and ruin your family. As long as I can take care of you and see you happy every day, I will be satisfied."

Look, see that? That is what you call professional.

Such straightforward words deeply moved Zhao Yazhi. She bit her lower lip and said, "A Jun, we can't be like this. Actually, there are many women more outstanding than me... But still, thank you for your feelings for me; I will cherish them."

"I understand. By the way, this is tonight's bento; eat it early so it doesn't get cold. Also, after the filming here in Hong Kong ends, we will have to go to Taiwan, so you should be mentally prepared."

Chen Jiajun took the opportunity to hand over the bento.

"Afa already told me. Then... then goodnight."

Zhao Yazhi took the bento, tucked her hair behind her ears, and waved at Chen Jiajun.

"Mm, I'll be going now."

She watched Chen Jiajun enter the elevator before she went inside.

The moment the door closed, Zhao Yazhi's heart was in turmoil.

The next day.

A magazine was quietly placed in prominent positions at major newsstands in Hong Kong, as well as at Kowloon Motor Bus and China Motor Bus stations.

The cover featured two stars, a man and a woman: stills of Zhao Yazhi from 【Shanghai Bund】 and Huang Yuanshen from 【The Legendary Fok】.

The cover's headline was very explosive, written in bold red font: 【Fok Yuanjia, Feng Chengcheng — Infatuated Man and Resentful Woman Having an Extramarital Affair】.

Opening the cover, the content inside was even more explosive. Besides pointing out the "extramarital affair" between Huang Yuankun (Afa) and Zhao Yazhi, it also pointed out a certain Sir X who dominates the Hong Kong entertainment industry, spending a fortune to hire Zhao Yazhi to film.

This small magazine did not reveal the true identity of Sir X, but in the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry, there are only two knights: one surnamed Shao, one surnamed Chen.

Anyone who has anything to do with the entertainment industry, or knows even a little bit, could naturally guess it is Chen Jiajun.

The apple of the He Family's eye, He Tian'er, was furious when she heard this news.

After filming 【A Better Tomorrow】, Chen Jiajun ignored her, and the company didn't give her any new scripts.

Why is it that Zhao Yazhi, who has already given birth to a son, can get such a high salary at Hongxing Film?

No matter what, I am a great contributor to Hongxing Film, right?

That night.

The Gambling King's daughter, He Tian'er, drove her Porsche 911 to the Chen Family Manor mansion.

"Hey, my niece is here."

Chen Jiajun teased as soon as he saw the pouting He Tian'er.

To his surprise, He Tian'er did not show much resistance to the term "niece" this time. After making a face at him, she shouted to the Butler, "Butler Carson, remember to add a pair of chopsticks for me, please."

Afterwards, she sat down on the sofa in a relaxed manner.

"Understood, Miss He."

The British Butler responded; he was accustomed to He Tian'er coming over to freeload.

During dinner that night.

He Tian'er finally couldn't hold back and brought up the topic to Chen Jiajun: "Brother Jun, I heard you are promoting Zhao Yazhi as the female lead with a salary of three million?"

"Yes, the company recently started filming a literary film. Zhao Yazhi's image and acting skills are very suitable for the requirements of the female lead, so the company hired her," Chen Jiajun said while eating his steak slowly.

"Three million?"

Guan Jiahui was stunned; after all, her monthly allowance was only a few hundred thousand. Of course, if one counted the stocks and businesses Chen Jiajun managed for them, her net worth was far more than that.

Lu Yongyu, on the other hand, glanced at Chen Jiajun and didn't say anything.

"This film is planned to be released in Hong Kong and the Mainland; it's a big production, so a higher salary is normal," Chen Jiajun explained with a smile.

"I want to be the female lead too," He Tian'er said pouting.

"You?" Chen Jiajun put down his knife and fork and said with a look of confusion.

"Am I not good enough?"

He Tian'er straightened her chest, flicked her hair, and pretended to be a lady.

Although He Tian'er was indeed a beauty of heavenly grace, there was still a slight gap compared to Zhao Yazhi.

"You're good enough, but do you want to be the lead actress in an erotic film?"

Chen Jiajun scanned her from top to bottom and shook his head decisively.

"You, hmph! Sister Yongyu!"

He Tian'er acted coquettishly toward Lu Yongyu.

"Tian'er, you're not young anymore; your father won't agree to you being a lead actress. Also, Brother Jun, if you think Miss Zhao is suitable, you should bring her to the house for a visit next time."

Lu Yongyu knew very well what kind of habits her own man had; she was still puzzled as to why the old Butler had been packing a bento and sending it toward Xianggang Zai recently, and as she spoke, her foot reached out from under the table and lightly stepped on Chen Jiajun.

After being questioned by Chen Jiajun, He Tian'er was clearly unhappy; she had heard the subtext.

After dinner, she ran into He Tian'er in the restroom.

He Tian'er shouted, "Brother Jun, I want to be a lead actress too."

Chen Jiajun ignored her; who do you think you are, that you can be one just because you want to?

Chen Jiajun was about to leave when he was pulled back by He Tian'er: "Won't you give me a chance?"

He Tian'er tilted her neck, staring at Chen Jiajun, her pretty face flushed with red, a faint scent of jam-flavored alcohol on her, her lips rosy and slightly parted.

Chen Jiajun casually pushed He Tian'er into the empty small Warehouse behind him and used his body to pin her against the wall.

In the darkness, He Tian'er's eyes were very bright; she still looked at Chen Jiajun and asked, "I want to be a lead actress."

Her back was pressed tightly against the wall, and she didn't make a sound, her breathing very heavy.

"You must know the rules of Hongxing Film and Television, right? If you want to be a lead actress, you have to accept my unspoken rules. Do you really think being a lead actress is that easy to come by, just because Xin Ge is your father?" Chen Jiajun looked from top to bottom, then from bottom to top, wanting to dispel He Tian'er's idea early.

In the current He Family, the security work was all handled by Hongxing, and He Tianbao had not been in a car accident; as the apple of the He Family's eye, He Tian'er naturally did not need to join Aomen Entertainment early like in her previous life to act as He Xin's right-hand person.

Therefore, He Tian'er threw herself heart and soul into the film and television industry.

But even so, Chen Jiajun did not want He Tian'er to be tainted by the dark side of the entertainment industry.

Therefore, he had to dispel her idea early.

"Bastard, you're not human." He Tian'er's breathing was rapid, and she closed her eyes.

"Speak up, do you want to or not? Be quick about it." Chen Jiajun barked.

He Tian'er opened her eyes, hesitated for a few seconds, and said in a low voice, "I want to..."

"Damn, are you crazy? Mmph..."

Before Chen Jiajun could finish his sentence, the next moment He Tian'er kissed him and grabbed Chen Jiajun's hand.

By the time Chen Jiajun came to his senses, He Tian'er's lips were already kissing Chen Jiajun.

Chen Jiajun hurriedly pushed He Tian'er away and scolded her righteously: "You have no shame, you actually want to steal your sisters' man? Is that how the He Family upbringing is? What kind of person do you take me for, a man who will pounce on you just because you beckon?"

"You!" He Tian'er was overcome with shame and anger.

Chen Jiajun unfastened the shoulder strap of He Tian'er's dress and said lightly, "So you should be more proactive; after all, I'm not as casual as you. Being self-respecting, I rarely do this kind of thing; I'm quite reserved and can't let go."

After saying this, Chen Jiajun closed his eyes, as if he were about to endure some great humiliation.

"You..." He Tian'er's pretty face instantly became as colorful as an overturned palette, her heart filled with humiliation and anger: "You... you are truly shameless and vile."

"You are half-naked and trying to seduce me, while I am firm in my resolve and unmoved, so who exactly is the vile one here?" Chen Jiajun opened his eyes and reached out to touch He Tian'er's smooth shoulder, accusing the other party of being vile.

He Tian'er: "..."

These were the very words she had just prepared to say; coming to her senses, He Tian'er bared her fangs and brandished her claws as she pounced, overcome with shame and anger: "I... I'll fight you to the death, I'm going to kill you tonight."

(End of this chapter)