novelraw Chapter 17: If a villain is needed
Chapter 17: If a villain is needed
Saturday, April 10.
The weather was gloomy, and Lin Yu was dragged out of bed early by Nazha. To show that she valued him, he even used facial cleanser.
As Lin Yu straightened his tie in front of the mirror, he suddenly had the illusion that he was going to meet the parents. He didn't dare wear his previous clothes without brands or logos, afraid that these nouveau riche from Hong Kong wouldn't understand them.
He understood the principle of showing respect to the clothes before respecting the person.
"Brother Xiaoyu, I'm a little nervous." As soon as Lin Yu came downstairs, a beautiful figure rushed into his arms.
Naza also dressed up carefully today, with light makeup, long hair down her shoulders, and a well-fitting beige trench coat.
She looks innocent yet mature, which is exactly the kind of "highly malleable" type that talent agencies love.
But Lin Yu could feel that her palms were sweating, and her fingers holding his were a little cold.
"Don't worry, I'm here." Lin Yu patted her back, feeling her tense shoulders relax a little. "Let's go, I've booked a car, let's go check the situation first."
When Lin Yu arrived at the school gate, he saw someone he didn't expect.
"Second brother? You're so free?"
Lin Yu had only called his second brother last night, asking him to help find a car to make things happen. Logically, sending a driver would have been enough, but his second brother came in person.
"Hey, what are you saying?" The second brother took off his sunglasses, leaned back in the Hongqi car behind him, and had that smug grin on his face. "I do have weekends off, you know. Besides, this is a 'big deal,' how could I, as the older brother, not come?"
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Nazha, smiling brightly, "Hello, I'm Lin Yu's second brother, Liu Siyuan. Just call me Brother Yuan, don't be as disrespectful as this kid."
Naza timidly peeked out from behind Lin Yu and gently shook his hand: "Hello, Brother Yuan."
Lin Yu then noticed the car behind his second brother—a Hongqi HQE, later renamed the Hongqi L5. The car body gleamed subtly in the gloomy sky.
"You brought this car here, aren't you afraid Uncle Liu will break your legs?" Lin Yu said in a low voice.
"What are you talking about?" The second brother patted Lin Yu on the shoulder, smiling smugly. "Didn't you say you wanted a car that could make a scene? Here it is. Besides, the old man has no reason to hit me. If he's going to hit someone, he'll hit you first—who told you to ask for it?"
"Since we're already here," Lin Yu resignedly opened the car door, letting Nazha get in first. "Get in."
The Shanghai office of Sugarman is not very close to the Beijing Film Academy; given the traffic conditions on Saturday, it would probably take about twenty minutes.
The car was quiet, with only the slight sound of the engine. Naza sat next to Lin Yu, her fingers constantly twisting the hem of her trench coat, clearly still nervous.
"Have you found a lawyer?" Lin Yu broke the silence and looked at his second brother in the front row.
Lin Yu's first rule of conduct was to always consult his second brother, whether there was a problem or not. It was better to trouble others than to make things difficult for himself.
"I found them, absolutely professional." The second brother replied while driving, with a hint of pride in his tone. "It took a lot of effort to get them here, two boxes of metal lids. Remember to give them to me."
"Why don't you just rob it?" Lin Yu was shocked; two cases of Moutai with metal caps were a painful loss for him.
"Don't worry, you'll know once you see the person. It's definitely worth it." The second brother laughed hysterically.
When Lin Yu saw the people his second brother had invited in the parking lot, he even thought of giving his second brother two more boxes.
Wang Liming, a name that may not be familiar to everyone, is one of the drafters of the Contract Law.
If you're not satisfied with a legal provision, you can actually change it on the spot.
"Uncle Wang" Lin Yu got out of the car and sprinted away: "It's such a small matter, why did you have to make this trip?"
Wang Liming had a serious face, his gray hair was neatly combed, and he wore a dark gray Zhongshan suit, exuding the air of a scholar. But when he smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out, making him appear very kind.
"This is no small matter." Wang Liming pushed up his glasses, his tone serious. "Xiao Yuan told me that the Contract Law I revised back then had many loopholes, so I came to take a look."
Well, Lin Yu was wondering how two boxes of iron lids could have brought this expert here, it turns out he used reverse psychology.
After exchanging a few polite words, the group went upstairs. The receptionist, a young woman, asked about their purpose before leading them into the conference room.
"Please wait here for a moment while I go and inform Sister Cai."
The meeting room was small and simply furnished, almost shabby. There was a long conference table, a few chairs, and the logo of the Sugar Man Company on the wall, indicating that they didn't plan to have anyone stay there permanently.
Naza sat nervously in the chair, her fingers twisting the hem of her dress. Lin Yu patted the back of her hand, signaling her to relax.
The second brother, on the other hand, was relaxed, leaning back in his chair with his legs crossed, and even took out his phone to browse Weibo.
Wang Liming sat to the side, taking off his glasses and slowly wiping the lenses, but his eyes were fixed on the direction of the door, as if waiting for some prey to come to him.
A short while later, the meeting room door was pushed open.
Cai Yinong walked in with three people. Today she was wearing a black business suit, high heels, exquisite makeup, and her short hair was neat and capable.
The moment you walk in, you're greeted with an aura of someone who's been in the business world for a long time, and their smile is very warm.
"Nazha, you're here!" Her voice was calm, with a slight Cantonese accent.
"Sister Cai." Nazha stood up, smiling sweetly.
Everyone took their seats in turn. Cai Yinong sat in the main seat, opposite Nazha, and began to introduce the people around him.
"This is the executive agent assigned to you by the company, Ms. Gong Xin."
Gong Xin looked to be in her early thirties, with short hair, wearing a gray suit, and a very standard smile.
She nodded to Nazha, "Hello Nazha, from now on, I'll be handling all work-related matters with you. Feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions."
"These are our company's legal counsel," Cai Yinong said, pointing to two middle-aged men in suits beside him. "They'll explain any clauses in the contract that you don't understand."
Perhaps the heating in the conference room was on too high, because the two legal counsels from Sugarman kept wiping away sweat as soon as they entered.
One of the older legal counsel members was holding the folder in his hand rather unsteadily.
After the introductions, Cai Yinong gestured for Nazha to introduce the people she had brought.
"This is my boyfriend, Lin Yu," Nazha introduced him generously, and even took Lin Yu's hand.
Cai Yinong's smile froze.
She froze for a mere second, but Lin Yu still managed to catch it. A hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes, and her brows furrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her professional smile.
According to the plan of the sugar man, they definitely want to create a pure and innocent image for Nazha.
Single, obedient, and well-behaved, ideally with some scandals to boost her popularity. Now she suddenly has a boyfriend, and in a formal setting at that—isn't this just ridiculous?