Chapter 130

No, he must find a way to stop Tang Bingyan.

If he really couldn't stop her in the end, he would have no choice but to accompany Tang Bingyan there.

As expected, Tang Bingyan would forget the time once she started a meeting; by the time it adjourned, dawn was almost breaking.

Xu Tian let her sleep for a while in the office's partition lounge, went out to buy breakfast to bring back, and only then did he hail a taxi to the company.

Murong Xue was indeed frightened by him and had not returned his calls.

Sitting in his office, Xu Tian thought for a moment, then drafted a text message telling Murong Xue to come to his office after class.

Perhaps because Xu Tian's wording was more severe this time, Murong Xue didn't make any excuses and knocked on his office door right after class.

Today, Murong Xue was dressed even more exaggeratedly, and all in clothes that were difficult to take off, with even her neck wrapped tightly in a high-collared shirt.

Xu Tian felt helpless.

Did she really take him for a lecher who would eat anything?

"Sit down," he said indifferently to the wary-looking Murong Xue.

Murong Xue stood awkwardly in place, motionless, even tense like a lute string about to snap.

Xu Tian had originally wanted to explain things properly to Murong Xue, but seeing her uncooperative, thief-guarding demeanor, he lost the patience to speak softly to her.

"I had you come over to tell you a few things."

Ignoring Murong Xue's reaction, he spoke on his own:

"First, I have no interest in you."

"Second, I already have a girlfriend. The person you saw that day is my girlfriend. There is no such thing as 'hidden rule' transactions between us, and she is not someone in this circle. I hope that after hearing this today, you will act as if you saw nothing and not tell outsiders about this news. I don't want my girlfriend to be disturbed."

"Third, I will not make a move on the artists under my management. I chose you only because your overall qualifications are good, nothing more."

"Also, if I really wanted to do something to you, there would be no need for such trouble. Your caution and wariness are good things in the entertainment industry, but you've used them in the wrong place."

"I am your agent. If you cannot trust me one hundred percent, then you should seek another path as soon as possible."

"No matter how capable an agent is, they cannot manage an artist who is wary and suspicious of them at every turn."

After Xu Tian finished speaking in one breath, he confirmed it with Murong Xue once more.

"Did you understand what I said?"

Murong Xue stared blankly at Xu Tian, seemingly still digesting those words.

Xu Tian was not in a hurry and waited patiently.

A full two minutes passed. Just as the atmosphere in the office grew increasingly tense, she finally spoke.

"I... I understand..."

"Very good."

Xu Tian nodded with satisfaction: "You are a smart girl. There are indeed some dirty transactions in the entertainment industry, but I will not force the artists under me to do things they are unwilling to do."

"Of course, I don't require you to trust me unconditionally right away; after all, trust is accumulated bit by bit. But your wariness and suspicion of me cannot affect our normal work. The re-audition for the musical's lead actress is about to begin, and many people have their eyes on this role."

"Moreover, Du Xiaowei will not be content to let you have a chance at sudden fame. Even though we have the advantage in public opinion now, we cannot let our guard down. You have little time left; you must practice even harder. Can you do it?"

"I can!" Murong Xue nodded subconsciously.

"If you fail to be selected this time, you may never have a chance to turn things around. Are you willing to accept that?"

"I am not." Murong Xue shook her head firmly again. Seemingly moved by Xu Tian's words, she quickly added: "Xu Ge, don't worry, I will work hard!"

"Very good. Then go have lunch first; you still have class in the afternoon. By the way, don't slack off on the weight loss plan."

"Thank you, Xu Ge. Then I'll go first."

Meanwhile, at Lanshan Hot Spring Villa.

Tang Laoyezi looked at the documents and photos in his hands, so angry that his beard was twitching.

"Are these all true?"

A young man in a crisp suit stood before Tang Laoyezi. Seeing the old man trembling with rage, a flash of triumph crossed his eyes, though his expression was full of concern.

"Grandpa Tang, please calm your anger first. Don't ruin your health for such an unpresentable person. I obtained these materials long ago, but hearing that your health was poor, I specifically moved to Jiangshui to recuperate and therefore didn't dare to disturb you with these dirty things."

The young man hid the calculation and triumph in his eyes, and said to Tang Laoyezi with a tone full of concern:

"But I couldn't bear to see you kept in the dark. Miss Tang is a victim of her own perspective; she has known about these things for a long time but still lets Xu Tian be. I think you are the only one who can persuade her."

"This Xu Tian is not only a freeloader who has made no achievements at the company and idles away his days, but he is also entangled with other women."

"I heard that Xu Tian's lover has leukemia, and Xu Tian agreed to donate bone marrow to her without a second thought, completely disregarding Miss Tang's feelings."

"Furthermore, he uses Miss Tang's money to subsidize his family. The Xu family was originally just an unranked third-tier company, but now, because of Miss Tang, it is thriving and almost climbing to the second tier."

"How can a woman as outstanding as Miss Tang be entangled with such a freeloader?"

The young man put on an angry look, feeling very indignant for Tang Bingyan.

Tang Laoyezi and a few close relatives knew about Tang Bingyan and Xu Tian's marriage. Even if people from other families heard rumors, they assumed Tang Bingyan had only found a boyfriend and was far from marriage.

Because after discovering Xu Tian's misdeeds, some people's minds became active, wanting to pull Xu Tian down.

Even if they couldn't take his place, they certainly couldn't let a freeloader get the benefit.

One must know that Tang Bingyan was absolutely the best candidate for marriage in the Imperial Capital's upper-class society.

How many diamond bachelors were still single, waiting for Tang Bingyan.

Previously, Tang Bingyan was single and had no other men around her. Everyone was on the same starting line; no one could get her, so no one was in a hurry.

But when they heard Tang Bingyan had a boyfriend and even came to Jiangshui to develop for that man's sake, someone immediately couldn't sit still.

Therefore, not long after Tang Laoyezi arrived in Jiangshui, someone came with evidence of Xu Tian's crimes, wanting to probe the Tang family's stance.

Tang Laoyezi was old; how could he not know the young man's little scheme?

He tried to calm his anger, then waved his hand at the young man.

"I'm tired. You go back first."

Seeing that the expected result was not achieved, the young man was a bit anxious.

"Grandpa Tang, now that you know Xu Tian is not clean, how do you plan to handle it later?"

"I heard that the kid is smooth-talking, and Miss Tang has completely trusted him. I'm afraid she won't listen to others' advice. Now, only you can persuade Miss Tang."