The newcomer came in aggressively. Zhu Zhengchu pulled Xiang Yutang behind him and stared at the person in front of him.
"Who are you?"
This person was different from those who had attacked them before. He was handsome, and the suit he was wearing looked extremely expensive. He probably wouldn't start a fight. It was just that his tone was too aggressive. Zhu Zhengchu was really worried.
Xiang Yutang walked out from behind Zhu Zhengchu and threw herself at the newcomer. "Hug me! Kisses!"
Zhu Zhengchu suddenly felt like a green light of jealousy was shining on him, making his heart panic.
Who was this person?! He had known Xiang Yutang for so long, but she had never been this close to him!
"You seem to have put on a little weight, but you look in better spirits." Xiang Yuxin pinched Xiang Yutang's face.
Xiang Yutang rubbed against his hand. "Why did you come?"
"I heard you were in trouble. I had to come and check on you."
"What's your relationship with each other?" Zhu Zhengchu asked sourly.
"This is my older brother! He may seem grumpy, but he's actually a nice guy." Xiang Yutang introduced him.
Xiang Yuxin tapped her on the head. "Who are you calling grumpy?"
"Of course it's you. You roared so loudly as soon as you came in. You scared me."
As soon as Zhu Zhengchu heard they were family, he immediately beamed with joy. It's good that there's no cuckold!
Xiang Yuxin looked at Zhu Zhengchu. "Hello, Mr. Zhu. I heard you saved my sister. Thank you. If you ever need any help in business in the future, just let me know."
Zhu Zhengchu reached out his uninjured hand to shake Xiang Yuxin's. "Hello, Mr. Xiang. Just call me Zhengchu. Saving Yutang was the right thing to do." So if you give your sister to me, this debt will be cleared.
Xiang Yutang watched the formal conversation between the two of them and couldn't help sticking out her tongue.
"Your conversation is so formal."
Xiang Yuxin glanced at her. "You're just a kid. You don't understand the adult world."
Xiang Yutang waved her small fist at him but didn't dare to hit him. She was afraid that Xiang Yuxin would scold her in front of Zhu Zhengchu. That would be so embarrassing.
"Please have a seat. I'll make you a pot of tea."
"No need. Let that girl do it. Girl, go." Xiang Yuxin patted Xiang Yutang on the head.
Xiang Yutang obediently went to get the tea leaves.
"Is your hand injury okay?"
"It's okay. It's just a minor injury."
Xiang Yuxin smiled. "That's good. I heard this girl almost got beaten. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep for several days. I bought a plane ticket and came back right away."
Zhu Zhengchu said, "This was just an accident. We'll strengthen the security patrol in the future. This kind of thing won't happen again."
Xiang Yuxin cleared his throat and stated his purpose. "Zhengchu, I'll be straight with you. I know Yutang is a popular contestant now and the most promising artist under your company. But the entertainment industry is a dirty place. Although I don't have much contact with it, I know it well. I'm really worried about this girl being in this business alone. Can you find a way to help her withdraw from the competition and terminate her contract? Don't worry. I'll pay the liquidated damages three times the amount!"
Zhu Zhengchu's smile froze. Everything else was negotiable, but it would be difficult if he wanted to take Xiang Yutang away.
"Does Yutang know what you mean?" If Xiang Yutang also wanted to leave, it would be a disaster.
Fortunately, Xiang Yuxin shook his head. "This girl is too playful. She must still think the entertainment industry is interesting."
"The decision to participate in the competition depends entirely on Yutang's own will. If she wants to withdraw, we can't stop her. But if she doesn't want to leave, we can't force her either."
"If you can't do it, I can. I'll just carry her back when the time comes. I'll let her out after she behaves."
"Xiang Yuxin! I heard everything!" Xiang Yutang walked in aggressively with the tea leaves.
Xiang Yuxin looked calm. "So what if you heard? I'm your guardian. I have the right to manage your behavior."
"I've been an adult for a long time. Why do I still have to be controlled by you! I don't want to go back. If you dare to force me to go back, I'll go on a hunger strike." Xiang Yutang looked unhappy.
Xiang Yuxin sneered. "Your threat sounds so scary. I'll be impressed if you can go without eating for half a day."
"You! Anyway, I just won't go back!"
Zhu Zhengchu said gently, "Yutang, don't be angry. Let's talk things out."
Xiang Yuxin had a bad temper and his words were not very nice, but he was doing it for Xiang Yutang's good. "Why are you so reckless? I've ignored your part - time jobs and playfulness before. But the entertainment industry is not a place for you to play. What if you get sexually harassed one day?"
Xiang Yutang said angrily, "So what if I get sexually harassed! I've already been sexually harassed by Teacher Zhu!"
Zhu Zhengchu: ??? Yutang, you're going to kill me.
Xiang Yuxin: ??? Good for you, Zhu Zhengchu. I thought you were a decent person, but I didn't expect you to sexually harass my sister!
Seeing Xiang Yuxin's suddenly angry look, Zhu Zhengchu realized that he had to explain himself quickly or he might end up covered in blood.
"Brother Xiang, don't be angry. This girl Yutang doesn't know what sexual harassment means. She's just talking nonsense."
"I know! Isn't it that night when I was with Teacher Zhu in the KTV..."
Zhu Zhengchu covered her mouth. Stop talking!
Xiang Yuxin got even angrier. That night, and in a KTV?! They were playing so wild.
"No, please listen to me. Yutang really doesn't understand. Nothing happened between us! I just thought she had great potential after watching her dance, so I signed a contract with her."
Feeling that Xiang Yuxin's anger hadn't subsided, Zhu Zhengchu added, "If you don't believe me, you can take Yutang for a physical examination. Really, nothing happened!"
Xiang Yuxin reluctantly believed him. After all, Zhu Zhengchu's father and his father had known each other for many years. He probably wouldn't dare to do such a thing.
But this girl was so naive that she didn't even know what sexual harassment was. He was really worried.
"Yutang, come with brother. I'll buy you an Ultraman figurine after we get home. The kind that's two meters tall."
Zhu Zhengchu saw Xiang Yutang hesitate obviously. He was afraid that she would nod and agree, so he said again, "Yutang, it's good to go home. But you won't have a chance to become a singer in the future."
Xiang Yuxin scoffed. "Even if she doesn't go back, she doesn't have a chance to become a singer." He knew Xiang Yutang's singing level very well. It was so bad that he had to pay people to listen to her.
Xiang Yutang immediately got angry. "What do you mean! Are you doubting my ability?"
"No, no, no. I'm not doubting your singing ability. After all, you don't have any ability in this regard." Xiang Yuxin didn't give her any face.
Xiang Yutang was so angry that her face turned red. "Xiang Yuxin, just you wait! I won't go back with you!!!"