After taking advice, I became a top male idol.

Chapter 81 Party Conflict! The Unlucky Post Takes Effect!

8 PM.

Yanjing. Park Hyatt Hotel.

As one of the most luxurious five-star hotels in Yanjing, the Park Hyatt has booked an entire floor tonight.

The hotel lobby is resplendent in gold, with a huge crystal chandelier casting a soft and luxurious glow.

The melodious strings flowed through the air, which was filled with the scent of fine perfumes.

"Ding—" The metal elevator doors slowly opened.

Stepping out of the elevator, you'll find yourself in the hotel's top-class banquet hall.

A giant black and gold poster for the "Starlight Night Exchange Dinner" was placed at the entrance, exuding understated luxury.

A staff member immediately came forward.

Zhou Xuan handed over the gold-rimmed invitation, and the three of them signed their names on the scroll at the registration desk.

Enter the venue.

Those who receive this invitation are basically top resource providers in the entertainment industry: executives of major entertainment companies, well-known directors, producers, and a few celebrities.

Zhou Xuan walked at the very front.

She wore a perfectly tailored black backless evening gown today, showcasing her beautiful figure.

As the eldest daughter of Tianyue Entertainment, she was very comfortable in this industry. As soon as she entered, she skillfully nodded and greeted several familiar producers.

Bringing only Lin Zhixing would be too conspicuous, so she simply brought Chen Xi along as well.

Chen Xi followed beside Zhou Xuan, linking arms with her.

She wore a light pink strapless dress, which perfectly showcased her domineering and proud figure.

However, due to her lack of star power and the fact that it was her first time experiencing such a high-level event, her eyes seemed somewhat uneasy as she clung tightly to Zhou Xuan.

Lin Zhi walked on the other side.

He wore a dark, bespoke suit and slim-fitting trousers.

His already tall and straight figure, coupled with the new points the system had given him to his appearance, gave him an amazing and composed aura.

He walked slowly and deliberately, his gaze calmly sweeping across the entire room.

The moment the three entered, they immediately attracted many discreet glances.

The whispers intensified, especially when they looked at Lin Zhixing.

"That's Lin Zhixing?"

"The one who just won 'The Voice of China'?"

"His talent is undeniable; I've listened to 'Dong Feng Po' too. But how did he end up hanging out with Miss Zhou from Tian Yue?"

"I heard they signed a contract with Tianyue."

"A contract? I heard from insiders that it's a studio-style affiliation arrangement."

"A studio? That's outrageous! Has Lao Zhou from Tianyue gone mad, making such a special exception for a newly debuted talent show singer?"

"Pshaw, there are plenty of fleeting moments of glory. The higher they're praised, the harder they fall. Just wait and see."

The surrounding chatter was kept very low.

Everyone present knew that Lin Zhixing was very popular right now, a rising star.

However, no one took the initiative to come up and greet him.

This is the most authentic hierarchy of contempt in the entertainment industry.

In the eyes of these bigwigs who hold capital, no matter how talented or popular you are, as long as you haven't transformed your talent into real capital, you're ultimately just an "actor" or a tool for making money.

A newly debuted tool is not worthy of having people hand over their business cards.

Just then.

A young man with a cool and aloof demeanor stepped out from the crowd.

He was wearing a casual suit, holding a wine glass in his hand, and walked straight towards Lin Zhixing and his group.

The young man was accompanied by a female companion.

That's a rising star in the entertainment industry who's been gaining momentum lately, named Su Keke.

She has a sweet face and a great figure.

The young man walked up to the three of them and first raised his glass to Zhou Xuan.

"Miss Zhou, it's been a long time."

"Ye Feng? You actually have time to join in this kind of fun today?" Zhou Xuan clearly recognized him, her tone familiar.

Zhou Xuan turned her head and whispered to Lin Zhixing, "Ye Feng, the general manager of Yecheng Entertainment."

Ye Feng smiled but didn't reply. Instead, he turned his gaze to Lin Zhixing.

He looked him up and down.

"Lin Zhixing. I've long admired your name. I am Ye Feng."

Lin Zhixing looked at the handsome young man in front of him.

"Hello." Lin Zhixing raised his glass and clinked it with his.

Standing next to Ye Feng, Su Keke was secretly glancing at Lin Zhixing out of the corner of her eye.

She was utterly shocked.

Is this Lin Zhixing?

As a rising starlet heavily promoted by Yecheng Entertainment, she was very aware of the arrogant and haughty personality of the young master beside her.

Normally, even if second-tier or first-tier male celebrities take the initiative to offer a toast, Ye Feng might not necessarily give them a smile.

Who exactly is this Lin Zhixing that makes Ye Cheng's heir so interested?

Su Keke glanced at Lin Zhixing a couple more times.

Under the light, the man's profile was clearly defined, and he exuded a calm and composed demeanor.

While the two were chatting idly.

A discordant voice suddenly cut in from the side.

"Good evening, Manager Ye, and a few beautiful ladies as well."

A young man walked over, holding a glass of champagne.

He was wearing a burgundy high-end suit, a Richard Miller watch on his wrist, and his hair was styled with thick hair wax.

He did look handsome, but his long-term indulgence in alcohol and women had left his eyes slightly sunken and his face somewhat pale and emaciated.

His gaze skipped over Lin Zhixing, lingered on Ye Feng for a moment, and then brazenly fell upon Chen Xi and Zhou Xuan.

"What brings you here, Young Master Zhao?" Ye Feng frowned slightly.

He and this young master of the Zhao family didn't get along very well; this man had no bottom line when it came to doing things.

"Haha, what's wrong? Not welcome?"

"Not at all, I'm overjoyed that Young Master Zhao is willing to come," Ye Feng said with a forced smile.

Zhao Tianyu.

The heir to Brilliant Media, one of the four major entertainment companies.

A notorious playboy.

"Good evening, Miss Zhou," Zhao Tianyu said, raising his glass in greeting.

"Good evening." Zhou Xuan greeted him with a normal expression, but a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

When Zhao Tianyu saw Zhou Xuan and Chen Xi, he couldn't take his eyes off them.

Top-notch!

Two completely different gems!

Zhou Xuan was the kind of aristocratic young lady who was high and mighty, a rose with thorns.

But he knew Zhou Liren's methods, so he had to give him face and couldn't be too forceful.

Therefore, his gaze settled on Chen Xi.

He knew Chen Xi from the stage of The Voice of China, but he didn't expect her to be even more photogenic in person than on TV.

A pink strapless dress, fair skin, an almost overtly alluring figure, paired with an innocent face.

This contrast between innocence and desire directly struck Zhao Tianyu's lower body.

Hello, Chen Xi.

Zhao Tianyu, holding a wine glass, walked directly in front of Chen Xi, blocking her way.

He scanned Chen Xi's body from head to toe, his eyes revealing a burning desire.

Chen Xi felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze and instinctively hid behind Zhou Xuan.

"Zhao Tianyu, where are you looking?" Zhou Xuan frowned, her face turning cold.

"Miss Zhou, please don't be angry. I'm just here to discuss a collaboration."

Zhao Tianyu gave Chen Xi what he considered a charming smile: "Chen Xi, our Brilliant Media is currently preparing a top-tier S-level historical drama, and we happen to be short of a second female lead. She has a lot of screen time and a very likable character."

He took a step closer, lowered his voice, and said in a flippant tone, "If you want this role, you can come back to my room tonight and we can have a more in-depth discussion about the script?"

Chen Xi's face turned pale.

She had certainly heard of this playboy's reputation.

Any female celebrity who enters his room will not leave without being skinned alive.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Zhao. But I don't have any plans to film anytime soon."

Chen Xi shook her head and decisively refused.

Knowing she was of low status and couldn't afford to offend someone like that, she tugged at Zhou Xuan's sleeve and said, "Sister Xuan, I need to go to the restroom."

"Let's go." Zhou Xuan pulled Chen Xi and was about to leave.

"stop."

Zhao Tianyu's face darkened, and he took a step to the side, blocking their path once again.

He felt very embarrassed to be rejected in front of so many people by a third-rate girl group idol.

"Chen Xi, don't push your luck. It's an honor for me to take a liking to you. Do you really think you're something special?"

As he spoke, Zhao Tianyu reached out to grab Chen Xi's arm.

Just as Zhou Xuan was about to lash out, Ye Feng was also about to step in and stop her.

A long, strong hand suddenly reached out from the side and gripped Zhao Tianyu's wrist tightly.

Lin Zhi took action.

They stood directly in front of Chen Xi and Zhou Xuan.

"She said she's not going."

Lin Zhixing's voice was flat, revealing no emotion.

The surrounding noise suddenly subsided considerably.

Many people turned their attention to this.

"What's going on? Isn't that Lin Zhixing?"

"Standing firm against Zhao Tianyu? Trying to get blacklisted before even debuting?"

"Who doesn't know Young Master Zhao's hobbies? This kid is really bold."

There's going to be a good show, and the surrounding onlookers silently raised their glasses to watch the drama unfold.

Ye Feng had taken a step forward, but upon seeing this, he stepped back.

He also wanted to see what was so special about this boy that made him so popular with his sister.

Zhao Tianyu tried to break free, but found that the other person's hand was like an iron clamp, and he couldn't break free at all.

His body had been weakened by alcohol and women, and compared to Lin Zhixing, who insisted on jogging every morning, his strength was far inferior.

Enraged, he raised his head and glared at Lin Zhixing: "Who do you think you are? How dare you meddle in my business? Let go!"

Lin Zhixing did not give up.

His expression changed slightly.

This moment.

The surrounding air seemed to have dropped to freezing point.

Lin Zhixing lowered his head slightly, his eyes fixed intently on Zhao Tianyu's eyes.

What kind of look was that?

A cold, icy gaze, as if looking at a dead person.

It's like a deranged killer who has been walking the edge of darkness for years examining a corpse that is about to be dissected.

It is devoid of any human emotion.

Zhao Tianyu's voice abruptly stopped.

He looked into Lin Zhixing's eyes, his heart skipped a beat, and his pupils dilated.

fear.

A fear that stems from biological instinct.

He felt as if he were facing a heartless killer!

Cold sweat broke out on Zhao Tianyu's forehead in an instant.

His legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

Lin Zhixing released Zhao Tianyu's wrist.

"Please find someone more capable, Young Master Zhao."

He then raised his hand and gently patted Zhao Tianyu's shoulder twice, helping him brush off the dust.

[Ding! The bad luck sticker has been successfully applied.]

[Effected Person: Zhao Tianyu]

Duration: 5 minutes

[Countdown begins...]

Zhao Tianyu felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and took three steps back, almost bumping into the table behind him.

He was panting heavily, and seeing the strange looks he was getting from the people around him, he realized that he had actually been scared off by a single look!

What a shame!

Zhao Tianyu, forcing a smile, straightened his clothes and pointed at Lin Zhixing, saying:

"Fine! You've got guts! Tianyue can't protect you! You just wait, you'll regret this!"

After saying that, he turned around and angrily walked towards the exit of the banquet hall.

He didn't want to stay here for even a second longer.

Lin Zhixing watched his retreating figure, a smirk playing on his lips.

five.

Four.

three.

The countdown starts.

Zhao Tianyu had just turned around and taken his third step.

A waiter carrying a tray full of red wine somehow tripped and fell straight towards Zhao Tianyu.

"Splash!"

More than a dozen glasses of red wine were spilled all over Zhao Tianyu.

The wine was dripping down his hair and suit, making him look extremely disheveled.

"Are you fucking blind?!"

Zhao Tianyu flew into a rage and raised his foot to kick the waiter.

As soon as he lifted his foot, his leather shoe landed directly in a puddle of liquor on the ground.

Zhao Tianyu lost his balance and flailed his arms wildly in the air.

To steady himself, he grabbed the tablecloth of the champagne tower table next to him.

"Splash splash splash splash—"

The massive three-story champagne tower has lost its support.

Dozens of glasses smashed onto Zhao Tianyu!

"ah!!!"

Zhao Tianyu let out a scream.

The entire room fell silent.

"Mr. Zhao! Mr. Zhao! Are you alright?"

"Quick! Help Mr. Zhao up!"

Several of Zhao Tianyu's followers and bodyguards then realized what was happening and rushed over, sweating profusely, to help Zhao Tianyu up.

Many people at the scene were stunned.

This is fucking weird!

How could you fall and get this badly while walking?

Many people's gazes toward Lin Zhixing changed.

Holy crap.

Is Lin Zhixing a reincarnation of a plague god?

Whoever messes with him is doomed.

Chen Xi hid behind Zhou Xuan, her eyes shining as she looked at Lin Zhixing's broad back.

Everyone was stunned, staring blankly at this sudden farce.

Zhao Tianyu lay on the ground, convulsing in pain.

He struggled, bracing himself on the ground with his hands, trying to get up and salvage the last bit of his dignity.

Watching Zhao Tianyu leave in a disheveled state, Zhou Xuan was already laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight.

"Serves him right! I'm dying of laughter, it's karma!" Zhou Xuan wiped away the tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes.

Ye Feng, standing to the side, gave Lin Zhixing a deep look.

"This person... is a bit strange."

Ye Feng was secretly alarmed.

It wasn't just that frightening look, but also that incredible luck.

Ye Feng raised his glass and gestured to Lin Zhixing, his attitude even more polite than before: "Brother Lin, excellent skills."

Lin Zhixing shrugged innocently: "Young Master Ye is joking. He just didn't walk carefully. What does it have to do with me?"

……

The banquet ended early at 11 p.m.

Yanjing, a high-end luxury apartment.

The lights in the master bedroom were dimly lit.

After taking a shower, Chen Xi and Zhou Xuan, dressed in silk pajamas, lay side by side on a soft, large bed.

The room was quiet, with only the slight sound of the air conditioner running.

Chen Xi stared at the ceiling with her eyes open, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

Whenever she closes her eyes, the scene from the banquet hall that evening flashes through her mind.

She felt fear and helplessness as Zhao Tianyu relentlessly pursued her.

and also……

Lin Zhixing suddenly stood in front of her, his broad and sturdy back visible.

The force with which he gripped Zhao Tianyu's wrist without hesitation.

His deep, domineering voice said, "She said she's not going."

Chen Xi's heart suddenly started racing uncontrollably.

In the entertainment industry, a place that devours people without spitting out the bones, she has seen too many people who sell their bottom line for resources, and too many so-called "idols" who are obsequious to the powerful.

But Zhixing is different.

He knew perfectly well that the other party was the heir of Brilliant Media, yet he still stood up without hesitation for his own sake.

That sense of security, that feeling of being firmly protected, was like a seed that took root and sprouted in Chen Xi's heart.

"What are you thinking about? Aren't you going to sleep?"

Beside her, Zhou Xuan turned over, lying on her side and looking at Chen Xi, her voice languid.

"N-nothing...it's nothing." Chen Xi's cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly buried half of her face under the covers.

Looking at her girlish, lovesick appearance, Zhou Xuan's lips curled into a sly smile.

She reached out her finger and poked Chen Xi's rosy cheeks.

"Have you fallen for Lin Zhixing?"

"Huh?!" Chen Xi's eyes widened like a startled rabbit. "Sister Xuan, what nonsense are you talking about! I... I'm just grateful to Brother Zhixing for helping me today!"

"Stop pretending." Zhou Xuan pouted. "Your eyes practically belong on him. If you like him, so be it. It's not shameful. He really is quite charming."

Chen Xi bit her lip, her eyes dimming slightly: "But... Brother Zhixing is so amazing now. He's a champion, a music director. I'm just an unknown idol. I'm not good enough for him."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan raised an eyebrow and reached out to flick Chen Xi's forehead hard.

"Ouch!"

"Have some self-respect, will you?" Zhou Xuan said, exasperated. "If you're not good enough for him, then work hard! He's in our Tianyue now, doesn't he understand the advantage of being close to him? You're so beautiful, even I'm jealous of your figure, what are you afraid of?"

As she spoke, she grasped Chen Xi's enormous truth and even rubbed it.

"what!"

The two bickered and teased each other until they finally lay down on the bed.

Chen Xi clutched her chest and couldn't help but mutter softly, "But... Sister Xuan, don't you also think he's charming? You wouldn't happen to...?"

"I?"

Zhou Xuan raised her chin arrogantly, as if she had heard a joke.

"Who am I? He's my employee! What boss likes their employee?!"

"I only care about my career, not relationships!"

That being said, but in the bed where Chen Xi couldn't see...

Zhou Xuan's fingers unconsciously tightened around the bed sheet.

The image of Lin Zhixing's cold and domineering gaze from tonight also flashed through my mind.

hum.

Absolutely not.