Stand-in Exit, Tycoon Boss Anxious Crazy

"These online opinions are going to be a hassle for you."

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Zheng Xuanlin cursed, "What's the big deal with online comments? Just call him and give him a piece of your mind! I can't stand it anymore!"

Xiang-Nuan didn't say anything more and went straight into the bathroom to shower.

She wasn't in a position to scold Shen Yanshi; the moment she had climbed into his bed, she had sealed her fate to always be beneath him.

By the time Xiang-Nuan finished showering, Zheng Xuanlin was still outside, having just made several calls to arrange for the PR team to suppress the online narrative.

As soon as Xiang-Nuan came out, Xuanlin sat down opposite her, serious, "Are you planning to leave once your contract expires at the end of the year?"

This was the first time Xuanlin had brought up the subject. Xiang-Nuan didn't hide anything and candidly replied, "Yes."

She had signed with Newstar Company, a subsidiary of the Shen Corporation. Shen Yanshi had taken notice of her at the company's annual meeting two years prior, a rare appearance on his part.

Back then, she was a low-rank actress, a mere extra in various productions, wearing a borrowed gown and sitting cautiously in a corner to avoid any spills—she couldn't afford any accidents.

Shen Yanshi had merely glanced at her once, and her boss, understanding the unspoken message, had promptly presented her to Yanshi.

At that time, she didn't understand why he had chosen her. In a large entertainment company like Newstar, beautiful women were a dime a dozen, and there were many more popular than her. Why would he be interested in a small-time actress like her?

It wouldn't have been much of an achievement for him, would it?

But Yanshi was a man of few words and naturally wouldn't tell her why.

It was her first time; she trembled with pain but dared not speak out. He seemed to notice and gently stroked her back, as if comforting a kitten.

The next morning, he was set to leave, and she finally mustered the courage to speak to him.

"Could you, lend me some money?"

He paused, surprised, then smiled, "Isn't it a bit late to be asking now?"

Her face flushed red, "I, I didn't know I had to ask in advance..."

"How much do you need?"

"Two hundred thousand," she murmured, her eyes darting away in guilt, quickly adding, "I'll pay you back!"

He handed her a card and then left.

She thought Shen Yanshi wouldn't seek her out again. After all, a man of his stature wouldn't fancy a woman who asked for money the moment she opened her mouth.

Unexpectedly, half a month later, she received a call from him.

Xiang-Nuan was surprised that Yanshi would contact her again, only later learning from others that she bore a resemblance to his unattainable first love.

Shaking her head, Xiang-Nuan pulled herself from her memories.

"I signed a five-year contract with Newstar, which expires at the end of this year. Xuanlin, I can't live like this forever."

Her relationship with Shen Yanshi should also come to a complete end after the contract's expiration.

Zheng Xuanlin wanted to retain her but couldn't bring herself to say it.

The first thing Xiang-Nuan would do after leaving Yanshi was to leave Newstar.

"You've thought it through already."

Xiang-Nuan's smile was faint, "If I hadn't thought it through early, I wouldn't have made it this far."

Zheng Xuanlin took a deep breath and stood up, "Alright, let's deal with this incident first. You should stay out of the public eye for now. We can only handle this quietly. I'll arrange for the PR team to manage the narrative."

"Xuanlin, you don't have to go to such lengths..."

Now that she knew Xiang-Nuan was leaving at the end of the year, she could have easily ignored her.

"Nuan-Nuan, we've known each other for five years. I thought at the very least we were friends."

Xiang-Nuan's throat felt dry, and she forced a smile, "Thank you, Xuanlin."

"Enough with the sentimental stuff, I can't handle it!" Zheng Xuanlin left in a huff.

Xiang-Nuan smiled.

She had signed with Newstar in her junior year of college, attending a media school. Due to financial difficulties, she had always been taking on various jobs during college—modeling, extras, shoots—spending little time on campus.

It was during her junior year that she was selected for a juice commercial, which happened to be for Newstar. Zheng Xuanlin was there and signed her on the spot as a talent.

Zheng Xuanlin was her discoverer, but unfortunately, at that time, Xuanlin's influence at Newstar was minimal, and the best she could do for Xiang-Nuan was to secure some insignificant extra roles.

The good resources came from Shen Yanshi. When her mother's illness worsened and she desperately needed a large sum of money, it was Yanshi's two hundred thousand that solved the problem.

Even though she later earned two hundred thousand to repay him, she knew what she owed Yanshi was never just about the money.@@novelbin@@