103: There are always troublemakers

In a high-end entertainment club, against a crimson, dim background, the muffled groans of the 'human sandbag' were particularly startling.

Jin Lei was investigating the so-called traitors.

All of his 'secret agents' embedded in Qudu for over ten years had been uprooted. Several threats and tailing attempts did not make Sun Binghe back down. In fact, he even had the leisure to send one or two back to Jin Lei with a message: 'You'd better not have touched any high-voltage lines, or else wash your neck and wait.'

As long as Sun Binghe wasn't afraid, Jin Lei was helpless.

As for Chu Yilan, Jin Lei felt he had long since changed completely. Occasionally, when he looked at photos from over a decade ago, he would feel a moment of disorientation: 'Who is this?'

Jin Lei underestimated Chu Yilan's hatred for Chu Changqi.

And everything, from Lu Qing's exposure at the club that day, gradually developed in an uncontrollable direction. Jin Lei unknowingly invested half of his fortune in Qudu. Only with heavy money would there be brave men; otherwise, with his meager influence, even ghosts wouldn't bother with him. But now, almost everyone who had received his favor and was related to the blue sea project had been completely cleaned out.

After venting his anger, Jin Lei took the towel handed to him by his subordinate, wiped his hair, then pulled out his phone, flipping through his treasured video clips while lighting a cigar.

The person in the video was Shen Lian.

Jin Lei didn't expect it to be so difficult. Shen Lian was even smarter and more cautious than he had anticipated. He had no recent travel plans, so even if Jin Lei wanted to do something, he had no opportunity.

At home, Shen Lian had learned a lot about baking cakes from Aunt Fen, simply because he was idle. Hu Kailan, on the other hand, had taken an interest in a TV series shoot, but it was only a rumor, and the main creative team hadn't even been formed yet.

However, after a wait, there was also a big-name advertising shoot.

Chu Yilan agreed that he could go. Without needing the man's reminder, Shen Lian brought an assistant and Bodyguards, not missing a single one.

Endorsing a handbag, there weren't many action shots; it was mainly about his face. The brand chose Shen Lian for the aggressive look he had when he wasn't smiling.

When Shen Lian first arrived, the entire studio was on high alert, not for anything else, but because the entourage was too grand.

Surrounded by a dozen muscular and intimidating Bodyguards, the young man wore sunglasses and had his hands in his pockets. Judging by his posture, even a passing dog would get a slap. Indeed, once a person gained fame, it was hard not to get carried away. Everyone thought this, then saw Shen Lian take off his sunglasses, flash a smile, shake hands and chat with the person in charge, and then go to communicate with the photographer, all with a humble and polite attitude.

His assistant, Jiang You, also brought everyone milk tea and pastries.

After doing all this, Jiang You stood cautiously beside Li Yi. Let alone others, even they were startled, but Shen Lian just said it was fine and didn't mention anything else.

'Don't even say it,' Jiang You whispered. 'Brother Shen has that big star vibe.'

Li Yi: 'I've always thought he had a great vibe.'

He didn't seem like a nobody who had climbed up from the 38th tier at all.

The shoot went smoothly; there were no celebrity tantrums or deliberate difficulties. Shen Lian was an excellent collaborator; as long as you made a request, he would find a way to fulfill it.

During a break, there was still some milk tea left, so Shen Lian also inserted a straw and had a cup.

'Excuse me.'

'Don't go over!' the Bodyguard said coldly.

Nie Sheng was previously responsible for Chu Yilan's safety and also helped handle some matters that were only convenient to deal with privately.

He was still getting used to being assigned here when Sun Binghe patted his shoulder and said, 'Good thing, trust me.'

Nie Sheng rarely heard such an evaluation from the usually strict Special Assistant Sun.

Facts proved... it seemed pretty good?

When he picked up Shen Lian in the morning, the man even brought them all personally baked cakes.

Nie Sheng was still unaware of the 'seriousness' of the situation. He hadn't eaten breakfast, so he finished it in a few bites.

Fifteen minutes ago, Sun Binghe found time to contact him, asking about his experience. Nie Sheng truthfully reported, and Sun Binghe warned: [Don't let Boss know about the small cakes!]

Nie Sheng couldn't help but ask: [Why, special assistant?]

Sun Binghe: [Boss's jealousy isn't enough for him to dig the small cakes out of your stomach, but you will definitely receive a corresponding death glare.]

Nie Sheng: '...'

Actually, the fact that CEO Chu was in love and cared so much about the other person seemed quite surreal to Nie Sheng.

At this moment, hearing Nie Sheng's voice, Shen Lian turned his head and saw that the person blocked outside the safety line was Yu Ming, the stylist from the 'sea god descends' variety show. After Shen Lian returned his wasabi, Yu Ming angrily left. Fans wanted to save face, but there were too many scandals, and his reputation plummeted in a short time. It was said that his current resources were also quite difficult to come by.

'Brother Sheng, let him in,' Shen Lian called out.

Yu Ming's glare at Shen Lian was almost comparable to Zheng Ge's.

Shen Lian didn't even lift his butt: 'Something wrong?'

Yu Ming sneered: 'You're certainly not who you used to be.'

Shen Lian was seriously analyzing the jealousy in Yu Ming's eyes.

It was too profound. There were plenty of people in the industry with better resources than him, so was it just because of past grievances? Shen Lian instinctively felt it was more than that. Yu Ming's expression was more like he harbored strong hostility towards him because of a specific event or a specific person.

Shen Lian couldn't think of it for a moment, but he didn't care either.

Seeing Shen Lian's indifferent expression, Yu Ming pursed his lips: 'Come with me, I have something to tell you.'

Shen Lian: '?'

Yu Ming frowned: 'What's wrong?'

Shen Lian: 'Are you an idiot or am I an idiot?' He pointed to the Bodyguards around him, who were on guard, and said to Yu Ming, 'Why were you searched before being allowed in? I'm trying to save my life here. And now you want me to go out alone with you?'

Yu Ming choked, and thinking of something, his hand at his side trembled slightly. He then leaned in slightly and said in a very low voice, 'It's about Chu Yilan. Are you really not going to listen?'

'No,' Shen Lian didn't hesitate. 'Anything about him, if I want to know, I can know.'

Yu Ming was a bit anxious: 'What about his past? What about his father?'

'I don't care about his past, but I'd like to meet his biological father,' Shen Lian smiled faintly. 'What, do you know where his biological father is?'

Of course Yu Ming didn't know. Shen Lian gestured, and Nie Sheng stepped forward, grabbed Yu Ming, and pushed him out.

Yu Ming panicked now; Jin Lei had only taught him to say these things.

'Shen Lian, really! Stay with me alone for a bit! Just a bit! Otherwise, I...'

Shen Lian's eyes were cold. Who was behind Yu Ming? He was even more idiotic than Yu Ming.

What kind of idiotic behavior was it to lose composure just by hearing the name of his beloved in a relatively safe environment? If he had something to ask, couldn't he just ask Chu Yilan?

Nie Sheng was a bit surprised; he had been ready to intervene, but who knew Shen Lian didn't need him to. He then instructed his subordinate to follow Yu Ming and see.

Shen Lian wrapped his jacket tighter. There were always some troublesome people who wanted to harm him.

'Hmm? Unexpected gain.' On the other side, Sun Binghe, who was about to close the net, raised an eyebrow slightly when he saw the message. 'That Yu Ming is Jin Lei's man.'

Yang Bin, who had been working overtime for several days, had a heavy nasal voice: 'Too lazy to bother with him. Tonight's the night. After I'm done, I'm going home to sleep.'

Sun Binghe: 'Alright.'