Huayu: Don't force me to be a master

Chapter 101 Taking Responsibility

Second floor of Jianguo Hotel!

The private room is by the window, offering a view of the street and pedestrians outside.

Sunlight streamed in, falling brightly on the white tablecloth.

The dishes were ordered by Qian Lang, mainly Shandong cuisine: braised sea cucumber with scallions, braised prawns, braised pork intestines, stir-fried pork kidneys, and a clear soup with bird's nest.

The liquor is Moutai; the aroma fills the room as soon as the bottle is opened.

"Mr. Qian, this is too much trouble!"

Manager Zhou was polite in words, but his face was full of smiles.

Money will always get things done!

Qian Lang filled his cup.

"Manager Zhou, this is the first toast to you. Thank you, Master Kong, for thinking highly of Dong Xuan."

Manager Zhou picked up his glass.

"Ms. Dong deserves it!"

The two drank it all in one gulp.

Dong Xuan, standing beside her, picked up her glass and took a sip.

Qian Lang glanced at it but didn't say anything.

Dishes were served one after another, and glasses of wine were drunk one after another.

Manager Zhou's face began to flush, and he started talking more and more.

"Mr. Qian, let me tell you, I knew the moment I saw Miss Dong—she's destined for fame!"

He was holding the cup, and his tongue was a little thick.

"I, Zhou, have been in this industry for twenty years. I can tell at a glance who will become famous and who won't!"

Qian Lang nodded with a smile.

"That's right, Manager Zhou has good judgment."

"It's not that I have good taste,"

Manager Zhou waved his hand.

"It's because Ms. Dong is capable! My daughter dances to 'Nobody' at school! She says, 'Dad, if your company could hire Dong Xuan as my boyfriend, I'd buy Master Kong instant noodles every day!'"

Dong Xuan smiled after hearing this.

Manager Zhou looked at Dong Xuan, his eyes slightly unfocused.

"Ms. Dong, your smile is so beautiful."

Qian Lang picked up his glass.

"Manager Zhou, come on, have another drink."

Manager Zhou turned his head and drank another glass.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Manager Zhou's hands started to wander.

It started when he nudged Dong Xuan's hand with his elbow while pouring wine.

Dong Xuan shrank back and remained silent.

Then, when it was time to toast, he put his hand on the back of Dong Xuan's chair and leaned closer to speak.

Dong Xuan leaned closer to Qian Lang.

"Ms. Dong, do you know..."

Manager Zhou put his hand directly on Dong Xuan's shoulder.

"You actors work hard filming, and we marketing people work hard too. Everyone has their struggles, so we need to be understanding of each other..."

Qian Lang put down his chopsticks.

He looked at the hand.

The hand patted Dong Xuan's shoulder gently, then slid down a little.

Dong Xuan froze.

The atmosphere in the private room suddenly fell silent.

The female assistant kept her head down, pretending to look at her phone.

Bai Xue stared wide-eyed, unsure of what to say.

Qian Lang stood up.

He walked to Dong Xuan's side, lowered his head, and looked at that hand.

"Manager Zhou."

Manager Zhou looked up and squinted at him.

"Um?"

"Take your hand away."

Manager Zhou paused for a moment, then laughed.

"Mr. Qian, what are you doing? I'm just..."

He didn't finish speaking.

Because Qian Lang had already grabbed that hand and lifted it up.

Manager Zhou was pulled to his feet, staggered, and knocked over the chair behind him.

"Qian Lang! You son of a bitch—"

"Snapped!"

A slap landed squarely on his face.

Manager Zhou covered his face, stunned.

The female assistant exclaimed "Ah!" and stood up, backing away.

Bai Xue covered her mouth.

Dong Xuan sat there, watching calmly.

This is all.

Little Cass is here.

Qian Lang released Manager Zhou's hand and took a step back.

"Manager Zhou, does your mother know you're taking advantage of young girls here?"

Manager Zhou covered his face, his facial muscles twitching.

"Qian Lang, are you crazy? Do you know who I am?"

"Know."

Qian Lang nodded.

"North China Marketing Manager. So?"

Qian Lang turned around and walked towards the door, saying something casually.

Let's go!

Dong Xuan calmly stood up.

He even gave Manager Zhou a disdainful look.

Her senior brother even dared to slap Dong Ping.

Who do you think you are?

Bai Xue looked completely bewildered, but she quickly followed after them.

Inside the private room.

Manager Zhou's face was twitching.

It's not from pain, it's from anger.

His eyes were even more ferocious and frightening.

The assistant next to him seemed to be startled.

But a hint of smugness was hidden in his eyes.

Outside the Jianguo Hotel.

The sky was still so blue.

Qian Lang looked at it and gave a wry smile.

He's not a good person himself, so why can't he stand seeing others bully others?

Especially can't stand seeing women being bullied?

Okay, he's a hypocrite.

"Senior brother, I've caused you trouble."

Dong Xuan spoke behind him, her eyes showing no panic, but rather a sense of guilt.

Bai Xue followed beside her without saying a word.

Qian Lang took out a cigarette and lit it.

He took a sip and said.

"What's so troublesome about this? If I can't even do this much, what's the difference between me and Dong Ping?"

"Boss, did the contract fall through?"

Bai Xue asked.

Qian Lang smiled.

"It's a lost cause; it's good enough that no one has called the police."

"He wouldn't dare; he was in the wrong first."

Bai Xue said.

"Let's go somewhere else to eat, Dong Xuan. Don't be sad, things have only just begun."

Qian Lang said as he walked forward.

"Oh dear, we haven't paid the bill yet."

Snow White called out.

"Buy my ass! Are you stupid? Come on, let's go get some cold drinks. Only an idiot would come to the Jianguo Hotel on a hot day like this."

"Senior brother, slow down, wait for us..."

In the sunlight, the shadows of the three people stretched very long.

BJ's summer continues.

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The next morning, Qian Lang had just arrived at his office when his phone rang.

"Hello!"

"Really? Tell me exactly how it was transmitted."

"I understand. Remember to use sunscreen on set and don't get a tan."

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."

Qian Lang hung up the phone.

The call was from Liu Tao on set.

The reason was that she had heard some bad news.

Rumors are circulating in the industry that Dong Xuan is acting like a diva and mistreating the brands.

Some even claim that Dong Xuan seduced the manager of Master Kong's North China market department in order to gain business for Master Kong.

In short, retaliation has come.

And they arrived so quickly.

Qian Lang frowned.

Then the phone rang again.

This time it was Su Chang.

He thought Su Chang had something going on on set.

I didn't expect them to be here to deliver a message either.

Then Yang Lei, Hu Jun, and Xu Zheng all called.

Qian Lang knew things were getting a bit complicated.

A celebrity's reputation is important not only to the audience but also to the brands.

The other party is trying to ruin Dong Xuan by doing this.

If no brands approach Dong Xuan, what's the point of this celebrity doing it?

Qian Lang felt a bit frustrated and helpless.

The frustrating thing is that this time, using my fists didn't work.

Unfortunately, he still doesn't know how to deal with it.

but!

But I have no regrets.

A little while later, Dong Xuan arrived.

She was still smiling happily.

Because she knew nothing about it yet.

She is also trying her best to interact with netizens on the forum.

Qian Lang, watch!

I feel a little uneasy!

He knew he had to give this girl an explanation.

Not just because he's a boss.

It wasn't just because he slept with Dong Xuan.

It's because—he's a man.

Men must be responsible.