638: Chapter 627 638: Chapter 627 “Haha, who knows, someone might have been hiding and taking pictures just now, and then tomorrow or sometime, you’ll get a phone call, threatening to expose your pictures if you don’t let XXX into the finals,” Shen Yan said with a look that implied Song Yun was utterly naive.
“Out here, in front of the hotel, you were hugging and cuddling a girl, lots of juicy material to write about~”
“This…
So what?” Song Yun was even more puzzled.
“You dummy, you’re a seasoned musician now, get it?
You’re a public figure, and this Superwoman has a big influence.
If, during the competition, you’re rumored to have a fling with one of the contestants, that contestant is guaranteed fame.
It’s an old trick; everyone in the industry gets it, except for you, a little chick who doesn’t understand anything.
Hahaha,” Shen Yan explained as he laughed.
“Psh, you’re just jealous of me,” Song Yun said, shaking his head in disbelief.
However, before he could finish his sentence, a message popped up on his phone.
“Damn!” Song Yun cursed out loud after reading the text message.
“What happened?” Shen Yan asked, looking amused.
“Take a look for yourself, fuck, they’re really threatening me!” Song Yun said sullenly, lifting his phone.
It was a multimedia message, a picture of Song Yun cuddling with that woman from earlier, and below it a message, “If you don’t want this photo to get out, take good care of Linglong.”
“Hahaha, see what I mean?” Shen Yan grabbed Song Yun’s phone to take a look.
“Tsk tsk, such a professional angle!
Even if you say you don’t know her, I bet nobody would believe you!”
“The entertainment circle is really fucking dark,” Song Yun remarked with a sigh, “too bad they picked the wrong guy.”
“Yeah, if you were really in the entertainment business, this news would affect you, but they miscalculated this time, pissed you off, haha, they’re really asking for it.” Shen Yan laughed and patted Song Yun on the back.
“Actually, I saw it coming from the start, just didn’t tell you.
These people, they’re annoying.
Many big stars get entangled with them and can’t help but feel helpless, so don’t blame me for using you, alright?
It’s time to curb their boldness!”
“Who are these people?” Song Yun didn’t comment on Shen Yan’s lack of loyalty; he simply asked calmly.
“Some paparazzi or tabloid journalists.
These people live off this kind of news.
If you do what they say, they can charge this Linglong person a protection fee.
If you don’t, they can still use this incident to hype her up, also collecting a fee and boosting their paper’s sales.
These kind of people are everywhere, and there’s no law regulating their behavior, so they’re getting bolder and bolder.
You know about that UK tabloid, right?
They specialize in this sort of thing.
Heard the princess’s car accident back then was to avoid the paparazzi!”
“That really is a tragic jealousy from the heavens, why doesn’t anyone take them down?” Song Yun asked.
“What’s the point of taking them down?
Nowadays, everyone has a love for gossip, it’s become a whole industry.
The interests involved are not as simple as you see.
For example, if you can’t beat your competition fair and square, you might resort to these low methods to achieve certain goals.
Although everyone knows these tabloids aren’t reliable, more people read them than other mainstream newspapers.
It’s complicated, you wouldn’t understand,” Shen Yan said shaking his head.
“In my days back home, I was screwed over by this too.”
“Oh?
Even you got taken advantage of?” Song Yun became more curious.
“Ah, mainly because it’s somewhat of an underground operation, the truly powerful don’t take them seriously.
Plus, they have their standards in choosing their targets.
If a paparazzo is doing well, their influence can even surpass that of many well-known journalists,” Shen Yan said with a sigh.
“Let’s go, you’ll truly understand their influence in a day or two.”
“Fuck, you’re using me as a pawn, aren’t you?” Song Yun looked at Shen Yan with displeasure.
“Haha, my brother, isn’t that what you’re there for?
Don’t worry, Sunan is not Beijing.
Today’s incident is just a minor character.
I’m not suitable to make a move, you can help me out.
I’ll make it up to you~ How about I call Guo Meimei and that Xue Xue from lunch to spend the night with you?” Shen Yan suggested with a sleazy grin.
“Shit, I’m not in the habit of using someone else’s women.” Song Yun looked at Shen Yan with disdain and walked into the Sunan Province TV Building.
“Tsk, you just haven’t experienced it.
Actually, let me tell you, it’s quite interesting…
Hey, don’t leave, I said don’t go, listen to me finish,” Shen Yan hurried after him, catching up with Song Yun as they both entered the elevator.
It was still the same broadcasting hall, still the same riff-raff on stage running themselves ragged.
The men were alright, but the women were mostly giving away their youth and panties.
Song Yun found it all drearily uninteresting, whereas Shen Yan was thoroughly amused.
“Look, Song Yun, just chill about it.
It’s a consensual thing.
If you don’t take advantage, the director, the lighting, the cameramen, they’re all going to have a go!
Better you than someone else, right?” Shen Yan said as he watched the disappointing Song Yun, feeling completely let down.
“I’m not interested in public toilets,” Song Yun said indifferently, shaking his head, occasionally sneaking glances at Chen Mengjie next to him.
“I’d advise against setting your sights on her.
Although she seems friendly, she’s very proud,” Shen Yan said, his face focused on the performance but speaking softly.
“A bunch of my buddies have failed with her.
My pals, they have looks, money, methods, and capability, but all fell flat.
The most successful one just managed to invite her out for a coffee, and even that was work related.”
“Psh, you haven’t seen the women I’ve been with,” Song Yun raised his eyebrow, his face serious and focused on the stage.
“My women are no less than Chen Mengjie.”
“That is true; those three from last time, and Yueyue last night, they were top-notch!
In this regard, I have to hand it to you, Song Yun.
I’ve been with more women than you’ve met porn stars, but in terms of quality, they don’t compare,” Shen Yan admitted, nodding his head.
He casually switched off the light, and Song Yun did the same, completely ignoring what the people were singing on stage.
“Dinner together tonight?” Shen Yan asked.
“Forget it, I’ve got some things to take care of after getting some news, you can invite that big star to join you,” Song Yun shook his head, declining.
“Alright, you’ve been getting busier by the day.
Deal with your things first, we can eat together when you’re free.”