Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore

Chapter 608:

After letting Huang Mang go, Xiao He and the others also started walking back toward the hotel.But the atmosphere inside the car was momentarily cold and tense.

Because before he left, Huang Mang, who had made a small fortune here, still revealed one thing to Liu Rulan and Xiao He—

Ren Yibai had once tried to cut down Xiao He's scenes in the "Let the Mistletoe Slide" production crew.

But Xiao He's luck was truly extraordinary.

It just so happened to coincide with Ren Yibai and Zhao Qinyuan's public opinion war, where Ren Yibai's mentality was shattered, and he didn't have time to deal with this matter.

However, the "Let the Mistake Slide" project was still moving forward. In the future, if Ren Yibai came to his senses and still wanted to cut a scene, it wasn't impossible.

When this was being discussed, Liu Rulan's face immediately darkened. Xiao He, on the other hand, had a feeling that this was exactly what he expected. Huang Mang, not daring to be the bearer of bad news, spilled the information and then quickly made his escape like oil off a hot pan.

After a moment of silence in the car, Liu Rulan finally exhaled a breath of turbid air. "That guy Zhan Min is being quiet as a mouse at a time like this. Is he waiting until after the movie premieres to drop another bombshell on us?"

They had gone out of their way to help, only to be treated like this.

Xiao He, on the other hand, tried to comfort Liu Rulan. "Director Zhan didn't tell us, which means he has his own calculations in mind. Besides, it hasn't actually happened yet, right? Last time I asked him, he happily told me everything was going smoothly. I don't think he's that kind of person. When we have the time later, we'll go and ask about the situation."

Since it was something that hadn't happened yet, there was no need to get angry.

"And besides, it's not like they can just delete my scenes whenever they want. I'm so famous now. As long as they still want to use my popularity for promotion, they won't go too far."

Liu Rulan took a deep breath, knowing full well that this wasn't the most important thing right now.

"Forget it. I'll keep an eye on this matter. Since we've come to Beijing this time, there's a lot we need to handle, and we really can't spare any extra attention for them."

Liu Rulan said with a serious expression. "'Corner Also' Season Two and 'The Phantom Thief Alliance 2' are both entering their promotional periods. For these two projects, I've already found you a good spot for this year's Spring Festival Gala."

Although it wasn't the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the influence of the local station's gala was still not to be underestimated. In fact, it had become a channel that many young people now followed.

"As for Yun Ziqi, he was dealt a heavy blow by Ding Cheng's release of a lot of damaging information recently. He's still recovering. And now that we've set up so many traps for them, Jingyou Entertainment's ambition to monopolize the project is probably impossible to hide anymore. They'll have their own troubles soon enough. I'll keep an eye on that too. You just focus on your own tasks."

The project matters had only been circulating within the Beijing circle, never reaching the fans or the public eye, which was why Jingyou Entertainment had always acted with impunity.

But now, with a group of paparazzi on the scene, their digging abilities were not to be underestimated. By then, various factions would surely send people to investigate.

Anyway, they had already secured the recommendation slot. Now, lifting the lid for others to see wasn't a problem either. A bit more competition didn't matter. Liu Rulan believed Xiao He could succeed in the audition.

Xiao He wasn't worried about this either. He just nodded. "Mm. I've never been worried about this."

"And also, about last night's incident, a lot of tech companies have already come to inquire about the situation." Liu Rulan tactfully reminded Xiao He. "This AI technology of yours... don't sell it this time, alright?"

In the past, whenever he developed software, Xiao He would just sell it outright, solving the problem once and for all. But this time, even Liu Rulan, an outsider who didn't understand the industry, knew that holding onto this technology would be a hundred times better than selling it to someone else.

"Mm. Let's put this on hold for now. We've got too much on our plates lately, and we really can't spare the time. Let those companies wait."

Xiao He shrugged.

Luckily, he hadn't revealed too many details about the modified drone, and that rescue team blogger hadn't shared too many specifics about it either. Otherwise, Xiao He would be getting hounded by even more people right now.

But later, when "Journey Across Mountains and Rivers" aired, Hu Pei definitely wouldn't let those details slide...

Xiao He clicked his tongue softly, as if he could already picture the program director who had almost grabbed his leg and cried before he left.

Liu Rulan sighed. "This technology of yours is really a golden money-maker."

Xiao He didn't respond to that remark. Instead, as he watched the familiar street scenes pass by, he thought of another topic. "Speaking of which, haven't I been coming here for work too often lately? Maybe I should buy a place here."

Otherwise, every time he came here, he had to stay in a hotel. It was honestly a hassle.

This was Beijing! A land of gold!

Even with the current downturn in the real estate market, property in Beijing was still holding its value.

Now that he had earned so much money, he ought to enjoy life a little...

When Liu Rulan heard Xiao He's suggestion, she nodded nonchalantly. "Sure. What location do you like? Any requirements for the layout? I'll find someone to help pick some options."

But then, suddenly remembering his system, Xiao He quickly stopped her again. "Never mind, never mind. Let me think about it some more."

He wasn't sure if the system had done it on purpose, but last time during the lottery, a special prize suddenly appeared, and he ended up drawing a house.

If he could run into that again, and if he saved up more points next time, would he get an even bigger house?

And he still didn't know how the system determined the property's trigger condition.

Xiao He's gaze drifted through the car window, landing on the new and old buildings flashing by on the street, and suddenly, a surge of ambition swelled in his heart.

What if...

If he drew a lottery in Shanghai and the property was in Shanghai, then if he drew one in Beijing, would he get a house in Beijing too?

Last time, he hadn't been prepared for the lottery, so the points he could offer the system were pitifully few. If he saved up a huge amount of points next time, would the system give him a property of even greater value?

The car turned, passing by the central gate and then skirting along the scenic streets of a neighborhood.

It was said that most of the houses in this area had once belonged to imperial relatives and nobles. Many of them still retained the grandeur and majesty of a prince's mansion.

For some reason, Xiao He suddenly remembered the old mansion that Zhuang Hongyi had provided them with during the filming of "Corner Also."

These houses were far more than just ordinary residences! They were antiques! For many people, they were a symbol of status.

But then, thinking about how stingy the system was, Xiao He let out a self-deprecating laugh and shook his head.

The system was so miserly, and he had always had terrible luck. How could he possibly draw something like that?

Better not think about it too much...

Xiao He glanced at his points and began to look forward to the arrival of "Corner Also" Season Two and "The Phantom Thief Alliance 2."

-

At 8:00 PM, "Corner Also" Season Two was officially announced with its broadcast date.

Originally, many people were still discussing Xiao He's rescue on the snowy mountain. But as soon as this news dropped, it indirectly pushed traffic toward various parties: "Xiao He," "Corner Also," the "brand sponsors," and "Journey Across Mountains and Rivers."

Even the brand that had signed Xiao He as a fleece jacket spokesperson rushed to get a photo from his team. They then slapped a Photoshopped promotional poster onto the trending topics, desperately promoting their clothing.

"Little" Xiao He was truly making everyone feast on the traffic.

Meanwhile, the viewers who had been waiting for a whole year were practically dancing with joy.

[Finally! Season Two!]

[I heard Season Two was finished filming a long time ago. Can Season Three just come out all at once too? I don't want to wait another year.]

[Wow! Season Two hasn't even aired yet, and you're already making wishes.]

[Season Two is about to air. Has Season Three been filmed already too? Hurry up!]

While netizens were chiming in with jokes, many more people quickly clicked into the trailer.

"Corner Also" Season Two naturally continued from the ending of the first season.

In the finale of Season One, the female lead, Yin Lan, led the rest of the team in successfully rescuing her captured younger brother, Yin Qi. Everyone escaped death together and survived.

But the organization behind everything—the one that had been relentlessly pursuing immortality and hunting down test subjects all along—left a highly dangerous shadow looming over the main team's minds.

An adventure about the past, about family bonds, about eternity and betrayal, once again unfolded before them—