"I know this is an unreasonable request, but I'm not asking for it for free. If you give me the person, I'll compensate you for the program's losses."
Jiang Nan Fang spoke as sincerely as she could.
"I know I'm troubling you, and I'm truly sorry. Name your price, and I'll agree to anything."
Is she this sincere?
Who is that actor that's worth her saying such things?
Ke Jing Yu wasn't short of money, so he wouldn't agree immediately.
He was filled with questions about Jiang Nan Fang.
"You'll agree to anything, so who is this person?"
"To you, he's just an extra. But to me, he's very important. A friend who helped me before, and he doesn't want to participate in the show, so..."
Ke Jing Yu didn't believe it was that simple.
"I understand. I'll consider it and give you my answer later."
With that, he started to roll up the car window.
Jiang Nan Fang held the window, preventing him from closing it.
"Mr. Ke, this is really a very small matter. There's nothing much to consider. You can solve it with just one phone call..."
She knew Ke Jing Yu was very busy. If he left now and decided to avoid her, she wouldn't know where to find him.
Moreover, she had lied and hadn't revealed the person's true identity.
If Ke Jing Yu became curious and investigated, discovering it was Zhan Bei Jue...
She wanted to minimize the risk.
"What? Do I have to give you an answer right now? Is your Zhan Group so fond of strong-arming people?"
"That's not what I meant, Mr. Ke. I know you're busy and I wouldn't dare to waste your time. Just make a phone call, and we'll handle the rest."
Ke Jing Yu was truly speechless by her persistence.
He took out his phone and immediately called the vice president of the media company.
He told him to send him the contestant's information within a minute.
He wanted to see what kind of big shot Jiang Nan Fang was so concerned about.
Seeing him staring intently at his phone with a solemn expression, Jiang Nan Fang knew something was about to happen.
But since she had chosen this path, she would face whatever came.
Soon, the information was sent over.
Although the name and ancestry were listed as foreign, and the photo on the document also looked foreign, Ke Jing Yu still spotted the clue.
The person's eyebrows, lips, and the look in their eyes, combined with Jiang Nan Fang's concern, made it hard for him not to think of Zhan Bei Jue!
Slowly shifting his gaze from the phone to Jiang Nan Fang's face, a disappointed smile touched Ke Jing Yu's lips.
"You've disappointed me again and again, Jiang Nan Fang. You come to my door for help, yet you still don't tell the truth. I really thought you were more innocent before."
"So this is what you call an extra? Fine, I understand."
"If you want him, you can have him. But you'll have to exchange it with the Zhan Group."
"What?"
"Isn't he worth it? Do you think his life is worthless? Or do you think I, Ke Jing Yu, have never seen money before?"
Jiang Nan Fang knew she had angered him again and quickly explained.
"Mr. Ke, that's not what I meant..."
Ke Jing Yu didn't listen.
"Or perhaps you think I'm old, have no successor, and am easy to bully? You've gotten addicted to bullying me?"
"..."
"There's nothing to discuss. Unless you hand over the management rights of the Zhan Group to me. Otherwise, he's mine from now on!"
"I've said what I needed to say. Now it's your turn to consider. Jiang Nan Fang, I'm waiting for your reply."
The car sped away. Watching the beautiful rear of the car disappear into the distance, Jiang Nan Fang's mood plummeted to its lowest point.
She felt like she had overdone it and backfired.
Ke Jing Yu hadn't paid attention to Zhan Bei Jue originally.
How could she possibly exchange the entire Zhan Group for him?
This was an unsolvable problem.
Seeing her standing alone in the sun, her face filled with distress, Zhan Bei Jue finally couldn't help but walk out from behind the large tree.
Suddenly seeing a pair of feet in her vision, Jiang Nan Fang looked up and met his gaze.
She was a little surprised.
"Why are you here? When did you arrive?"
It was a rhetorical question, really.
He must have arrived long ago, following her.
Zhan Bei Jue, being such an intelligent person, how could he not seek verification if he had doubts about something?
"Who was that person just now?"
At this point, there was no need to hide it from him anymore.
Jiang Nan Fang told him the whole story.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Bei Jue chuckled after listening.
"That's normal. If he didn't say that, I would find it strange. As you said, I messed up his son so badly. The revenge for a child is greater than anything. It's already very civilized that he didn't have his driver run you over just now."
"Alright, don't be upset. What's the big deal? It's just participating in a show, it's not a problem."
Jiang Nan Fang knew it wasn't a problem for him, she knew he had the ability.
But she just couldn't bear it.
It was too difficult, a full 100 days. She really didn't want him to go through hardship again.
"What? You're worried about me? Afraid I'll get tired?"
Jiang Nan Fang felt so useless. With tears in her eyes, she nodded.
Zhan Bei Jue suddenly leaned his head over, bringing it close to her ear.
"To be honest, participating in the show is just to pass the time. All I have to do is get through that day and fill my stomach. It's not that tiring. It's not as tiring as coaxing you last night."
"?!"
How could he still be in the mood to joke at a time like this?
And such a joke...
Unable to help herself, she reached out and playfully hit him, chiding him.
"What do you mean coaxing me? As if you yourself..."
"I was quite happy myself, but I want you to be happy even more."
"..."
"Didn't I tell you before? This kind of thing is only fun when two people are happy together. Especially you."
"Your happiness gives me a sense of accomplishment."
My goodness, big brother!
It's early in the morning, and we're on the street. Can you be normal?
"Alright, alright, stop talking. I'll give you the night off tonight, okay?"
Jiang Nan Fang covered his mouth.
"You've worked hard. Let me take you to eat."
"We definitely have to eat. Eat a lot and replenish yourself. I don't want a day off."
"..."
In an instant, she was coaxed back into happiness by him.
Zhan Bei Jue reached out, put his arm around her, and led her forward.
"The weather is so nice, and the air is good too. It's very suitable for a couple like us who have just fallen in love. Do you want to take me around to see the sights?"
To be honest, it did feel a bit like they had just fallen in love.
They had never been so openly and leisurely leaning on each other, strolling down the street before.
Since the matter couldn't be resolved, she might as well let it be.
Enjoying life while they had the chance was also good.
"Okay, we don't have anything else to do today anyway. Let's go on a date for the whole day."
"Let's eat first. Then go shopping and buy you clothes, then watch a movie, and then go back to sleep, okay?"
Zhan Bei Jue clearly agreed with her suggestion.
He looked at her with smiling eyes.
"Have we ever done something like this before?"
Jiang Nan Fang thought carefully.
"I think we have, once."
"Only once? You said we've known each other for many years, and I've liked you since I was little. How could it only be once?"