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Chapter 253 Minefield

In the living room of a high-end apartment in Xianlin Science and Technology City, Jinling.

"Xiaotong, are you sure you saw it clearly?! You can't joke about something like this!"

Zhao Liying paced back and forth in the living room, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Mao Xiaotong, standing to the side, also looked flustered.

"Sister Liying, I saw it with my own eyes, it's absolutely true!"

Mao Xiaotong swallowed hard, her voice trembling slightly. "Yesterday afternoon, I finished my work and went back to my apartment. I happened to see Xin Zhilei and that Zhai Tianlin walking together outside that cafe on the back street. They were very intimate; they were not only arm in arm, but when they got into the car, Zhai Tianlin even kissed her... Judging from their level of intimacy when I noticed, they've probably been together for a long time!"

"How foolish! This stupid woman is utterly foolish!!"

Zhao Liying was so angry that she was trembling all over.

In the Haofeng Empire, built on capital and power, there are certain bottom lines that must never be crossed!

Although, from a legal perspective, there is indeed no provision in Haofeng Film & Television's agency contract that restricts artists from dating.

Even from the outside perspective, for a female celebrity who has been sidelined for a long time, having a relationship in private is nothing more than a trivial matter.

But is that really the case in actual operation?!

Absolutely not!

Li Feng is notorious in the industry for being possessive of his food and having severe mental fastidiousness. Everyone in the upper echelons and his protégés knows this.

In that man's eyes, any female celebrity who bears Haofeng's official seal and label is his private property!

Even if he has no interest in touching it now, he will absolutely not allow any outside stray dogs to set foot in it!

The most crucial point is that Zhao Liying was Xin Zhilei's mentor!

It was Zhao Liying who put in a lot of effort to get Xin Zhilei signed into the company in order to counterbalance Yang Mi's faction.

If this gets out and the boss finds out...

Yang Mi and her group will definitely take advantage of her misfortune and use this as an excuse to ruin Zhao Liying's career!

This fire could even spread to the leader, Liu Yifei!

Thinking about the potential chain reaction, Zhao Liying felt her legs go weak and her hands trembled as she dialed the number of her boss.

……

At this time, in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong.

Inside the spacious and quiet study on the twelfth floor of the Aoxuan Building.

Liu Yifei was sitting at the table, holding a thick book on finance, studying diligently for the academic exams at Tsinghua and Peking Universities in the second half of the year.

"Ring ring—"

The personal cell phone lying next to him started vibrating violently.

Liu Yifei frowned slightly, pressed the answer button, and before he could speak, Zhao Liying's anxious voice, almost choked with tears, came from the other end of the phone.

"Sister Yifei! Something terrible has happened! Please help me think of a solution..."

After listening to Zhao Liying's trembling report over the phone, Liu Yifei's originally calm brows slowly furrowed.

She put down the book in her hand, her voice cool and composed, maintaining the dignified and calm demeanor befitting a leader:

"Liying, aren't you overreacting a bit?"

"I vaguely remember Xin Zhilei. She's just a marginal figure whom the boss has barely even met a few times. Even if she really is dating someone in private, it's only a violation of company rules. It's not worth making you so anxious, is it?"

In her view, a nobody like him is not enough to shake up the overall situation.

"Sister Yifei! My dear sister! How could you be so confused!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Liying was so anxious she was stamping her feet, and she succinctly revealed the crucial situation:

"This isn't just a matter of breaking the agreement! This is a slap in the face to the boss!"

"Who is Mr. Li? He's a powerful figure in the Chinese entertainment industry, whose word is law!"

"If paparazzi outside take pictures of this, or if the rivals bribe people to publish articles about it... where will that leave Mr. Li's reputation?!"

"When you reach the boss's position, face is the most important thing! If he feels he's lost face and gets furious, not only will Xin Zhilei and I be finished, but you, sister, will also be affected!"

face!

Upon hearing those two words, Liu Yifei's hand tightened suddenly.

The boss is indeed generous in some matters, but when it comes to dignity and ownership, that is a forbidden zone that absolutely cannot be challenged!

"How far has it progressed?" Liu Yifei's voice trembled slightly.

"Xiaotong said... I'm afraid everything that should have happened and shouldn't have happened has already happened, and they've been together for a long time."

Upon hearing this answer, Liu Yifei closed his eyes in anguish.

She knew it was hopeless.

In this circle, once a woman is labeled as "dirty" or "betrayed" by that man, her career is essentially over.

But now, the most important thing is to protect themselves and not let this fire spread to Zijin Mountain!

"I understand. You two keep your mouths shut about this, don't even let Secretary Zhang know a word of it."

"I'll handle it."

hang up the phone.

Liu Yifei closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, calming the shock in his heart.

Fortunately, Xin Zhilei had been with the company for so long but hadn't had many opportunities to see the boss, and Li Feng's usual work focus was on the semiconductor and e-sports sectors, so he probably didn't even remember the existence of such a marginal person.

As long as this potential threat is removed from the company before it comes to light, this bomb won't hit them!

Having grasped the key point, Liu Yifei dialed the phone number of Lao Han, the director of the film and television department.

"Yifei, what can I do for you?" Old Han's voice was as warm as ever.

"Director Han, I need your help with something."

Liu Yifei spoke calmly, as if discussing a trivial matter, "There's an artist in our company, Xin Zhilei, whose work attitude clashes somewhat with Haofeng's corporate culture. If it's convenient, could you please terminate her management contract today?"

Old Han on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment.

As a seasoned veteran who had lived a long and arduous life in the industry, how could he not hear the undeniable coldness beneath that calm tone?

Although he didn't know how that nobody had offended this lady, Old Han didn't waste a single question and immediately patted his chest:

"Yifei, don't worry! Leave this to me. I'll have the legal department handle it right away!"

……

That afternoon.

Haofeng Film & Television's official Weibo account quietly released a brief and innocuous announcement:

Following friendly negotiations, artist @XinZhilei has terminated his agency contract with Haofeng Film & Television. We thank him for his past contributions to the company and wish him success in his future endeavors.

In the entertainment industry, where scandals are constantly breaking every day, the contract termination of an unknown nobody didn't even make it to the top of the trending topics on Weibo before being drowned in a war of words among netizens.

However, in this empire completely dominated by capital and power.

The price of betrayal and crossing the line is never just a decent termination agreement.

The morning after the termination notice was released.

A police report issued by the Nanjing Public Security Bureau has sparked a heated discussion across the Chinese entertainment industry!

Late last night, police arrested a man surnamed Zhai (male, 27 years old, actor) at a chain hotel on suspicion of soliciting prostitution. Upon investigation, the man confessed to his illegal activities and has been placed under administrative detention in accordance with the law…

Although his name was concealed, his iconic Central Academy of Drama background and age, coupled with the rapid revelations from various paparazzi, quickly exposed the highly educated male god completely!

What chilled netizens the most was that, according to insider information leaked by paparazzi, the escort that Zhai hired out of curiosity... turned out to be a fake woman from Thailand!

"Holy crap! Tianlin PC?! And they're even using a transvestite?!"

"This is hilarious! This academic heartthrob certainly has unique tastes!"

"Ban him! He must be banned! This kind of law-abiding individual should stay in jail; he shouldn't be out here disgusting people!"

In just a few hours, Tianlin's reputation was ruined in the industry, and he faced a complete ban from the industry and a lawsuit for exorbitant endorsements. His entire acting career was essentially destroyed.

And a week later.

Just when everyone was about to forget about Xin Zhilei, who had terminated his contract, an official letter from the Jinling Branch of the State Taxation Administration came as a shock to the onlookers.

[Announcement Regarding the Investigation into Young Actor Xin Moumou for Suspected Tax Evasion. An investigation has revealed that he engaged in some tax-related violations during his early acting career and is currently cooperating with the tax authorities in further investigations…]

Disgraced celebrity! Tax evasion!

With these two labels attached, Xin Zhilei's acting career was physically wiped out, and he will never have the chance to make a comeback.

From the second female lead in a hit drama to disappearing silently from the entertainment industry.

There was no loud accusation, no angry shout from the boss.

In fact, from beginning to end, Li Feng didn't even glance at the matter once.