TRMP Chapter 27

Chapter 25

When the news had just come out, Wang Mingchuan was still planning to resist stubbornly.

He didn’t dare to smear Jiang Yifeng again—just the names of those two people were enough to frighten Wang Mingchuan.

Wang Mingchuan’s image has always been that of a sunny, upright, big boy. If he were exposed for cheating, his acting career would be half over.

“Are you confused?”

The agent scolded him while supervising him to send breakup texts to every girl.

After dealing with the hidden dangers, the agent was ready to reignite the fire on Jiang Yifeng.

“Brother, I don’t think it’s safe, let’s not.”

“Don’t? What exactly are you thinking? Could it be that we’ve cultivated you for so long, and the netizens scolding will make our money go down the drain?” The agent was so angry that he felt dizzy. He slammed the table hard and stared at Wang Mingchuan sharply, “You want to back out? How much money did we invest before? You back out, do you think others will agree?”

Wang Mingchuan felt for the first time that he was in a dilemma.

However, before he could draft a statement, a series of actions by Xu Chen and Qiao Ran dumbfounded Wang Mingchuan.

The company also received an extortion call from a paparazzi company, demanding an exorbitant price for the news about Wang Mingchuan’s relationship.

Wang Mingchuan had to pay out of his own pocket to suppress the news, but he suspected that Jiang Yifeng had some dirt on him and dared not act rashly.

When he was at his most embarrassed, he saw the news that Jiang Yifeng’s exposé had backfired, and he suddenly became furious.

As an employee of the same company, Wang Mingchuan naturally knew who was behind it, so he found the person that night, and they started fighting after a few words.

But the fact that he was dating and cheating wasn’t exposed. The next morning, the internet was flooded with videos of him fighting.

Wang Mingchuan was so angry that he almost passed out.

Jiang Yifeng didn’t let Xie Jingshen release the news about Wang Mingchuan’s relationship, he ultimately chose the “nothing happened” option.

However, thinking that Xie Jingshen needed to spend money on drawing cards, Jiang Yifeng felt particularly distressed.

“President Xie probably doesn’t care about such a small amount of money.”

“No, he doesn’t care, but I can’t not care.” Jiang Yifeng said seriously.

However, he knew that it was meaningless to give Xie Jingshen money.

But Xie Jingshen seemed to lack nothing.

“Having money seems to solve most of the troubles in his life,” Jiang Yifeng concluded.

“You’re being modest.” The system said euphemistically, “It solves all the troubles.”

Jiang Yifeng was silent.

He tilted his head and thought for a long time, then asked Xu Chen for help, “What do you think, if you want to thank someone who doesn’t lack money, what should you do?”

“Who? Qiao Ran? Then cater to his interests and give him a set of building blocks.” Xu Chen said casually, “Aren’t that many of your young people’s hobbies?”

Jiang Yifeng didn’t think Xie Jingshen would like building blocks.

Last time, he made a Chang’e flying to the moon puzzle, but Xie Jingshen ignored it directly, obviously not liking it very much.

“…What are Xie Jingshen’s hobbies?” Jiang Yifeng asked the system, but the system didn’t know either.

After all, who knows what hobbies a person who spends all his time working would have?

“…” Jiang Yifeng didn’t get an answer, but suddenly remembered the way Xie Jingshen secretly pinched his cheeks expressionlessly every time. “I think he should like plush toys.”

Jiang Yifeng didn’t plan to buy them online.

He planned to make a small doll himself to give to Xie Jingshen.

However, the difficulty of making a doll was not comparable to that of a seal. Jiang Yifeng spent several days without getting the hang of it, and for a time he seemed unusually depressed.

That kind of inexplicable resentment surprised even Xu Chen.

“Wasn’t Wang Mingchuan’s matter resolved? That kid has been avoiding you these past few days.”

Jiang Yifeng asked in confusion, “I’m not angry about that.”

Wang Mingchuan had almost become autistic in recent days due to the rumors on the internet. On the contrary, Jiang Yifeng seized the opportunity to become a little more popular.

Luo Qi even represented the company to ask Jiang Yifeng if he wanted to participate in interviews and variety shows, step on Wang Mingchuan, and solidify his popularity.

However, Jiang Yifeng quickly waved his hand to refuse—Jiang Yifeng didn’t have the hobby of pursuing a defeated enemy, and he wasn’t interested in the entertainment industry’s mutual tearing—the company simply wanted him to take the opportunity to become popular by being blacklisted. If he became popular, then the company could naturally earn more money. If he became blacklisted and flopped, the company would just hang him like before without giving him resources.

He saw it clearly and wouldn’t be tempted.

Jiang Yifeng spent every day on set very happily.

Filming, working as a small online translator, making dolls, and chatting with Xie Jingshen.

Xie Jingshen would ask Jiang Yifeng about his filming routine every day.

Perhaps knowing that the other side was a real person, Xie Jingshen’s unique possessiveness was gradually exposed. However, Jiang Yifeng was always separated from him by a screen, which made Xie Jingshen even more dissatisfied.

His gaze fell on Jiang Yifeng. The beautiful teenager was curled up on the head of the bed, his eyes curved as he told Xie Jingshen about the interesting things that happened during filming today.

“Shen Yu bought us milk tea today, saying that after filming, everyone should relax…” When Jiang Yifeng talked about filming, his tone rose, “Director Xu taught me a lot today. If I have money in the future, I will also try to be a director.”

“I…” Xie Jingshen wanted to say that he could directly subsidize Jiang Yifeng, but Jiang Yifeng’s face got a little closer, “I don’t need your money.”

He almost knew what Xie Jingshen was thinking at a glance, so he curved his eyes and smiled like a little fox, “Xie Jingshen, I’m already very happy that you help me buy meals.”

Among food, clothing, housing and transportation, Jiang Yifeng’s biggest expense was eating.

Xie Jingshen would often order him a deluxe lunch box, and watching Jiang Yifeng eat happily, he would silently remember the names of those dishes.

Xie Jingshen had never cared about his appetite, but he wanted to try what Jiang Yifeng had eaten.

After Jiang Yifeng finished eating, he rubbed his belly and whispered to Xie Jingshen, “Qiao Ran will be back in the group tomorrow.”

Xie Jingshen’s gaze shifted from Jiang Yifeng’s slightly undulating abdomen.

He didn’t like Qiao Ran. Intuition told Xie Jingshen that Qiao Ran’s purpose was not pure.

But he still exhorted, “Film well.”

Jiang Yifeng nodded.

If it weren’t for Qiao Ran’s help in this public opinion crisis, the reversal of public opinion wouldn’t have been so fast.

Qiao Ran didn’t say anything to Jiang Yifeng, but silently helped Jiang Yifeng out of the predicament, completely clearing him of his “crime.”

–Qiao Ran didn’t even know what Jiang Yifeng was doing, so he used his reputation and character to vouch for Jiang Yifeng.

However, Jiang Yifeng didn’t dare to acknowledge this favor.

He bought adult building blocks, a big box, as a gift for Qiao Ran.

The next day, as soon as they met, Jiang Yifeng gave the gift to Qiao Ran.

“New style, how did you know I liked this?” Qiao Ran laughed, “Filming these past few days… has it been okay?”

“Yeah, I haven’t had many scenes these past few days. I’ve been following Director Xu to watch him film.” Jiang Yifeng raised his hand and patted Qiao Ran’s shoulder, “Thanks for speaking up for me the other day.”

“Hmm?” Qiao Ran looked at Jiang Yifeng. Although his eyes were gentle, his words contained a hint of inquiry, “I thought you would tell me directly on your phone, why you were teaching elementary school questions.”

“…” Jiang Yifeng touched his nose and lowered his voice, “I take on homework writing for elementary school students online. Their summer homework can pay a little higher.”

Qiao Ran was stunned.

He obviously didn’t expect to get such an answer.

He had even prepared himself for Jiang Yifeng to have an elementary school-aged child.

“What, you’re taking on homework writing for elementary school students?” Qiao Ran said blankly.

“I’m short of money, earning some money.” Jiang Yifeng smiled.

He had always been short of money.

Qiao Ran rubbed his forehead and laughed.

Jiang Yifeng was always unpredictable.

Their scenes together would be in a few days. Before that, Jiang Yifeng hurried to help film all of Lu Ming’s scenes.

As soon as Wang Mingchuan finished filming, he quickly left the set, without even mentioning the wrap party.

Qiao Ran noticed Wang Mingchuan’s relieved expression as he left, and for a moment he felt strange.

“Why is he so scared?” Qiao Ran pointed to Wang Mingchuan’s back, “He looks like he’s running away.”

Jiang Yifeng carefully recalled their filming experience these past few days and hesitated to answer, “I don’t know. I feel like our filming process was quite harmonious.”

The assistant director who was passing by accidentally sprained his foot. Jiang Yifeng reached out to help him up, and the assistant director managed to stand up.

“Are you okay?” Jiang Yifeng only asked one sentence, and the assistant director immediately repeated “I’m fine, I’m fine” and limped away.

Jiang Yifeng felt that he might have been misunderstood.

The entire crew’s initial disdain for Jiang Yifeng was gradually dissipating.

Outsiders didn’t know the inside story, but anyone with a little bit of access knew that Jiang Yifeng seemed to have somehow gotten hold of Wang Mingchuan’s weakness—causing Wang Mingchuan to complain many times in private, but as soon as he saw Jiang Yifeng, he was as scared as if he had seen a ghost.

In addition to Xu Chen’s bias towards Jiang Yifeng…

People in the entertainment industry didn’t believe in mutual appreciation. They were more willing to believe that Jiang Yifeng had a super-powerful background that even an old pro like Xu Chen had to treat him kindly.

Qiao Ran accompanied Jiang Yifeng and also received the care of everyone in the crew.

Jiang Yifeng was not stingy in telling Qiao Ran his secrets, but the entire crew was cautious towards Jiang Yifeng, and even several movie stars would smile at him when they saw Jiang Yifeng.

Jiang Yifeng: “…”

Jiang Yifeng: “Why am I a little creeped out?”

Qiao Ran: “I don’t know. I feel like everything has changed since I haven’t been to the crew for a few months.”

Qiao Ran tilted his head and looked at Jiang Yifeng’s confused expression. He plucked up his courage and asked softly, “Jiang Yifeng, what do you plan to do after filming this show?”

Jiang Yifeng came back to his senses. He thought for a while and said a little helplessly, “Maybe I’ll go deliver food.”

“Hmm? Aren’t you going to film anymore?”

“I don’t have resources.” Jiang Yifeng said bluntly, “When these two dramas are released, if I get a little more popular, I’ll take on a few more dramas.”

As he spoke, his long eyelashes drooped over his eyelids.

“It might be a little busy.”

In that case, he wouldn’t be able to chat with Xie Jingshen for too long.

Jiang Yifeng was a little disappointed.

“What if I have resources?” Qiao Ran suddenly opened his mouth.

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Jiang Xiaofeng: I’m an ordinary little actor with no background ~