254: Chapter 254 Scandal

Facing the heartless mockery of these people,

Zhao Feiyu didn't say a word.

Because arguing with such people would only lower your IQ and warp your values.

Seeing this, Zhao Feiyu looked at Lin Qingyao and said, "My friend actually likes you quite a bit, but I advise you not to associate with people like this anymore."

"I know the entertainment industry is complicated. The only reason this guy came to perform with you is to create a 'CP' buzz online and boost both of your popularity."

"But I'll give you a piece of advice: don't let him drag you down. If a guy can even give up his own nationality, what else wouldn't he give up!"

With that, Zhao Feiyu turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

"Hey, you! Who said you could leave!"

"You haven't apologized to my Oppa yet!"

...

The brainless fans immediately prepared to rush forward and grab Zhao Feiyu.

But just then, Lin Qingyao shouted sternly, "Enough! All of you, get out! This is my concert venue!"

The brainless fans immediately shrunk back, looking at Piao Zhichang with a sense of grievance.

However, Piao Zhichang just snorted coldly and turned to leave, completely ignoring the group of idiots.

The concert continued.

Just as those brainless fans had said,

A large portion of the people there had come for Piao Zhichang.

Piao Zhichang's departure caused the concert's atmosphere to instantly cool down by half.

Even so, Lin Qingyao persisted and finished her concert.

After the concert ended,

While removing her makeup backstage, Lin Qingyao's mind was filled with images of Zhao Feiyu and the words he had spoken.

Just as Zhao Feiyu had said,

The reason Piao Zhichang had come to the venue today

was something Lin Qingyao simply couldn't refuse.

Because she was also signed with Shengtian Entertainment.

Piao Zhichang's appearance was an internal arrangement by the company.

As an insider, she knew exactly what kind of character Piao Zhichang was.

This guy manipulated his fans and was involved with many second- and third-tier artists.

Word had it that he even had a drug habit.

Despite this,

Piao Zhichang's public image was actually quite good.

He was portrayed as a "good singer and actor" who wouldn't even go to the hospital if he cut his finger.

Due to his soaring popularity, he had already received several scripts and was beginning to break into the acting world.

"Honestly, why did they have to bring that guy to the venue? I just don't understand why the company would do this!"

Lin Qingyao said angrily.

"Oh, there's nothing we can do about it. These are all the company's arrangements!"

The manager beside her said helplessly.

"Besides, you saw it yourself—could we have sold out the tickets without Piao Zhichang? Yunduan City's venue holds eighty thousand people. We made two hundred million in ticket sales alone from this concert. Isn't that great?"

"Without Piao Zhichang's hype, it would have been lucky if we'd made eighty million based on your influence alone."

"If you don't work harder, the company will withdraw your resources. You've worked so hard all these years; it would be a huge loss!"

Hearing this, Lin Qingyao looked despairing and murmured, "I thought that after debuting with my own talent, I would have a smooth path. I never expected that in the swamp of the entertainment industry, talent is useless. Faced with the pressure and manipulation of power, you have no strength to resist at all!"

"Qingyao!"

Just then, the door to the dressing room was pushed open.

Piao Zhichang walked in with glazed eyes.

Upon seeing Lin Qingyao, he broke into a foolish grin.

Seeing this, Lin Qingyao and her manager exchanged a look, immediately understanding what was going on.

"Qingyao, how was the concert? Was it a full house?"

Piao Zhichang walked over unsteadily, appearing as if he were drunk.

"Well? How are you going to thank me?"

"Are you drunk?"

Lin Qingyao stood up in disgust and asked guardedly.

Actually, what she really wanted to ask was whether he had just taken drugs.

But given the environment, it wasn't appropriate to say it out loud.

"No, I haven't even had a drop of alcohol. How could I be drunk?"

Piao Zhichang waved his hand and leaned toward Lin Qingyao.

Lin Qingyao dodged behind her manager.

"Sister Xia, I want to have a private word with Qingyao. Could you step out for a moment?"

Piao Zhichang's expression suddenly darkened.

Seeing this, Sister Xia looked back at Lin Qingyao with hesitation and said awkwardly, "Piao Zhichang, you're drunk. Go back and rest. Qingyao has been singing all night and she's tired too!"

"Tired? Who doesn't know you were lip-syncing?" Piao Zhichang said impatiently.

"Who's lip-syncing? I was singing live!" Lin Qingyao immediately defended herself.

"Hehe, that's why people say you're stupid. Who actually sings live at a concert? If you're tired, you deserve it!"

With that, he spoke to the manager again, "Sister Xia, please step out. I have a private matter to discuss with Qingyao!"

"This... alright then!"

With no other choice, the manager could only give Lin Qingyao a subtle warning before leaving the dressing room.

Instantly, only Piao Zhichang and Lin Qingyao were left in the dressing room.

"Hehe, Qingyao!"

Piao Zhichang immediately revealed his true colors. "You know the company intends to set us up. Why else would they send me to perform with you?"

"Then I suppose I should thank you?" Lin Qingyao said crossly.

"What else?"

The corners of Piao Zhichang's mouth curled up in a wicked smile. "Actually, the company has a support plan for you recently. Do you want to hear about it?"

"What support plan?" Lin Qingyao was intrigued, but she had already guessed most of it.

"The company actually wants to pair us up and create a scandal. That way, both your popularity and mine will skyrocket instantly!"

"I won't agree to that!"

Lin Qingyao refused without hesitation.

Hearing this, Piao Zhichang's face darkened instantly. "Are you defying the company's decision? Do you not want to stay in this company anymore? You should know that without my performance tonight, you wouldn't have sold even two-thirds of those tickets!"

"So what? Did I ask you to come?"

"Your attitude is really annoying me. Do you believe I could get the company to blacklist you with just one phone call?"

Piao Zhichang flew into a rage. "I was already annoyed after meeting that guy today, and now you're not cooperating. Are you stupid? Why aren't you taking the money? What are you acting all high and mighty for?"

"Don't think we don't know—you've already slept with the company bosses. Otherwise, how could you have achieved what you have now?"

"Piao Zhichang, you bastard! Stop talking nonsense! My achievements today are all thanks to my own hard work, step by step!"

Lin Qingyao roared in anger.

What she hated most in her life was others dismissing her hard work.

But in the next moment...

Piao Zhichang suddenly grabbed Lin Qingyao by the throat and said viciously, "I am determined to get this support plan from the company. You will agree today, whether you want to or not."

"I don't care about your future, but I care about mine. The popularity this support plan brings will definitely let me break into the acting world."

"That way, my status and position will increase several times over."

"So, for the sake of my future, you must be sacrificed!"

With that, Piao Zhichang lunged directly at her.