Hong Zitao was somewhat disappointed with Guan Shimeng now.

Eighteen years old, in the prime of her youth, beautiful as a flower, talented and versatile, he had held her in high regard. Otherwise, why would he be willing to take her to bed and thoroughly tutor her in acting?

Yet what disappointed him was that this girl...was just not getting with the program...

Didn't she realize that in Huaxia today, countless crazed female fans were stripping off their clothes, clamoring to 'exercise' with him?

Why wouldn't she cherish such a great opportunity?

At this moment, Guan Shimeng was cornered by his two assistants, a trace of fear evident on her youthful face. Hong Zitao saw it and couldn't help but sneer.

True to form, so green, she even knew to be afraid.

"Guan Shimeng, be good, change into the clothes, do you understand? If you really wish to make it in this industry, don't you think you need to give something in return to succeed?"

This bed scene, Hong Zitao had already set his mind to carry it through. He wasn't afraid of Guan Shimeng leaving afterward and spreading word everywhere, claiming he had molested her.

On Weibo nowadays, at least a hundred delirious female fans claim every day that they've slept with him, that he's forced himself on them. One more Guan Shimeng wouldn't make a difference.

With his current influence in Huaxia, Hong Zitao didn't believe the public would choose to believe an ordinary female student over him.

If she were to blurt it out, he reckoned everyone would only curse her, accusing her of trying to ride on his coattails to gain status.

Her current expression of panic and fear, coupled with her carefully crafted appearance, made Guan Shimeng look even more enchanting. Hong Zitao felt a sick pleasure rising within him and he laughed, "Guan Shimeng, if you wish to survive in the entertainment industry, you can't be so uptight like this or you won't get far."

"I've been in the business much longer than you, and right now, I just genuinely want to guide you. Later on, you may even be thankful to me."

To Hong Zitao, a woman's reserve was like the Emperor's New Clothes, utterly lacking in credibility.

She was acting all prim and proper now, like an honorable matron, but once she nodded and tasted the sweetness, who knew if she would become as wild as an untamed horse?

And besides, with his connections, he could easily grant her the fame she desired. Perhaps after experiencing the benefits he could provide, she might end up throwing herself at him instead.

"My... my friend is just outside, you guys better not mess around..."

What was a hopeful audition turned into this outcome; the expectations and aspirations she had held before now turned to ashes, leaving only fear in her heart.

Fortunately, she knew well that Xu Fan was waiting just outside for her, which made her feel a bit less panicky inside.

Mentioning Xu Fan at this moment was merely a hope that Hong Zitao and his crew wouldn't go too far.

However, Hong Zitao's reaction was not as tame as she had hoped.

Upon hearing Guan Shimeng mention Xu Fan outside, Hong Zitao laughed even more wildly.

"You really are young, thinking so naively."

Hong Zitao shook his head in disbelief, somewhat mockingly, "Guan Shimeng, do you really think your little loser friend could save you?"

His assistants were experts specifically selected from a security firm, meant to prevent unexpected incidents when going out.

Hong Zitao wouldn't naively think that the little loser outside in his school uniform could stop him.

"I can see, you care quite a bit about that loser. Let me give you a piece of advice; you'd better not shout, or else if your friend comes in, he may end up lying in a hospital."

"You..."

Guan Shimeng felt a cold sweat in her palms. Before this, she had been confident about Xu Fan; after all, Shi Lei and his gang couldn't beat Xu Fan.

But with Hong Zitao's reminder, she couldn't help but glance at the two assistants beside him.

They looked fierce and menacing, now standing in front of her like two iron towers, insurmountable, their aura oppressive, making Guan Shimeng feel somewhat suffocated.

She couldn't help but hesitate.

Would calling Xu Fan in implicate him as well?

After all, an assistant hired by a superstar like Hong Zitao... how could they be ordinary people...

"Cough cough, girl, got scared silly, didn't you?"

As she was indecisive, a familiar voice suddenly rang out. Guan Shimeng looked up in surprise to find that, unbeknownst to her, Xu Fan had already walked in.

"Kid, didn't I just tell you to wait outside obediently? Are you deaf?"

Just as he was waiting for Guan Shimeng's consent, seeing the bothersome Xu Fan walk in, impatience flickered in Hong Zitao's eyes.

If it weren't for his concern about his public image, he would probably have slapped Xu Fan right then and there.

Xu Fan squinted and smiled, saying, "Oh, sorry, I totally forgot, I saw you guys having a lively chat, so here I am, eavesdropping."

"Girl, come here."

After speaking, Xu Fan beckoned to Guan Shimeng.

Guan Shimeng had already been scared out of her wits, and now, taking advantage of the assistants' distraction, she immediately ran over to Xu Fan.

Standing by Xu Fan's side, her frightened appearance was like that of a scared rabbit.

Xu Fan looked at her with a wry smile and gently pinched her tender cheeks, scolding, "You silly girl, haven't I told you? If there's any trouble, just call me."

"Do I really seem that useless in your eyes?"

"I..."

Guan Shimeng pouted with an aggrieved expression, indeed, she really had been frightened and confused just now.

Besides, she was somewhat worried, worried that Xu Fan wouldn't be able to beat Hong Zitao and his men...

"Alright, now that I'm here, tell me, what happened just now?"

Having been waiting outside all this time, Xu Fan didn't have a clear idea of what exactly had happened inside.

He became somewhat impatient and, using Perspective Eye, checked the inside situation. Seeing that Guan Shimeng was cornered, he came in to check out of concern.

Guan Shimeng looked at Hong Zitao with a bit of fear and said, "They, they asked me to play the second female lead in their movie, and then they wanted me to change clothes so they could judge my acting ability?"

"This..."

Upon hearing this at first, Xu Fan didn't think much of it, but when Guan Shimeng pointed her little finger at the provocative uniform on the floor, Xu Fan's entire face darkened completely.

Damn it, even I never dared to have her wear that outfit for my viewing, and you, you little punk, dare to do such a thing behind my back?

Suppressing the anger within him for the moment, Xu Fan forced a smile and comforted Guan Shimeng, "Sweetheart, don't be afraid, I'll take care of this."

After comforting Guan Shimeng briefly, Xu Fan squinted his eyes and looked towards Hong Zitao.

"Friend, it's just an audition, but this trick of yours is a bit too much."

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