Chapter 18 Someone reminded me to do a good job of garbage collection.

In the brightly lit and elegantly decorated exhibition hall, Shen Zhiyi raised her head slightly to admire an ink painting with delicate brushstrokes on the opposite wall. Next to her was actress Song Ran, who was also invited to participate in the exhibition with her.

"Do you like this painting?"

Shen Zhiyi was not familiar with Song Ran. She only knew that she and Xu Xia had debuted in the same idol group, but they had never been popular and had changed their careers to become actors early on. She was a little surprised when Song Ran spoke to her, "Yeah."

Song Ran said casually, "Then buy it. It's just a favor for you."

The owner of the exhibition is an old movie star who has retired. After retiring, he turned to the business circle and has considerable assets under his name. Therefore, many of the people invited to visit this time are well-known figures in the business circle, and there are also many people from the entertainment circle. They all hope to use this opportunity to build connections for themselves. Song Ran herself also plans to buy a painting in order to get closer to them.

Shen Zhiyi shook his head, "Too expensive."

Her expression was calm, neither frivolous nor regretful. Standing in front of the ink painting, she was even more eye-catching than the elegant scenery. Song Ran was stunned, and then she laughed, "How can you not even have this little money?"

Shen Zhiyi and Huo Heng are in the same agency. Although she is not as famous as Huo Heng, being an artist is a highly profitable industry. After working in the industry for a few years, she wouldn't think even buying a painting is too expensive.

The two of them were not talking loudly, but many people around them kept looking at them. Song Ran was very familiar with this kind of look. She opened her phone thoughtfully and then changed the subject, "You are on the hot search again."

She showed Shen Zhiyi the phone interface, and her name was at the top of the trending search list.

[Shen Zhiyi terminates contract with the company]

[Shen Zhiyi and Huo Heng starred in the same play]

[The real reason why Shen Zhiyi and Huo Heng broke up]

Sure enough, as soon as the news of her early termination of the contract with the company came out, the company immediately threw out a more topical lead to divert the heat. Now everyone is discussing whether Shen Zhiyi broke up with Huo Heng because she felt that the resources he provided were not high-end enough, and that she was too shameless to still take advantage of Huo Heng to star in the same drama after they had already broken up?

Shen Zhiyi had expected this and was not surprised by the company's actions. She has already terminated her contract with the company, but has not yet signed a new agency. If she wants to clarify, she has to come forward herself.

The internet was abuzz with the news, and her comment section was once again flooded with negative comments, most of which accused her of being scheming and shameless, and expressed their sympathy for Huo Heng for being used after their breakup.

"Huo Heng has no intention of speaking out," Song Ran said playfully, "He is really responsible."

"Have you found a new agency? How about I recommend you to my company?"

Shen Zhiyi lowered his head and typed, "No need,"

She looked up curiously, "We are not familiar with each other, why do you want to help me?"

"You are so pitiful. Huo Heng has used you for so long and you didn't even get any benefit."

Song Ran blinked and said softly, "I know you are Xu Xia's shield."

With a slight pause, Shen Zhiyi typed the last line of words, "Do you know?"

"Before I quit the group, I saw Huo Heng secretly meeting Xu Xia. The two of them stayed in the same room until the early morning. It was a single man and a single woman. Isn't that obvious?"

Song Ran shrugged, "Then your relationship with Huo Heng was exposed."

It was obvious who she was defending. She saw that Shen Zhiyi seemed to have written something, so she opened her phone again to check her social media account. Sure enough, Shen Zhiyi responded to these trending searches.

First of all, she did not ignore the termination of the contract with the company like other netizens did, but directly posted a photo of the termination contract, which contained a fairly detailed explanation of the company's breach of contract.

Secondly, regarding everyone's speculation that she had taken resources from Huo Heng to join the same crew with him, Shen Zhiyi directly asked Huo Heng to explain.

"You've been devoted to Huo Heng for so long, how come you suddenly came to your senses?"

I originally thought that it was Huo Heng's idea to announce the breakup, but now it seems that Shen Zhiyi is clearly the one who takes the initiative between the two of them, which is really strange.

Shen Zhiyi looked at the expensive ink painting on the wall and smiled vaguely, "Someone reminded me to remember to recycle the garbage."

Some decisions are difficult to make, but once you take that step, the rest will fall into place.

Sometimes Shen Zhiyi also wanted to ask herself why she was so obsessed with Huo Heng. Even though she knew that he had someone he liked, she still couldn't let go of her feelings for him, and thus wasted the good times of the past few years.

What exactly does she like about Huo Heng?

After visiting the exhibition, they had to go to the teahouse downstairs to greet other people in order to socialize. There were many artists invited this time, and Song Ran saw many familiar faces at a glance, "Now we are considered the lowest level here."

Above the artists, those business celebrities are the big names of this event. Only a few first-line stars can get into the circle, and those who can't get in are reluctant to leave. They chat and laugh in the chess and card room. Shen Zhiyi was led in by Song Ran and was unexpectedly greeted by someone.

"Zhiyi," Xu Zhouxing called her with a smile, pointing to the seat next to him, "Sit here."

Shen Zhiyi stood there without moving, with a hint of annoyance between his brows.

It's this guy again.

Xu Zhouxing had been pursuing her, even though he knew she was "in love" with Huo Heng. After she officially announced her breakup with Huo Heng, he harassed her repeatedly, and it was useless to block him.

"Why don't you come over?" Xu Zhouxing seemed to be unable to do anything with her. He smiled helplessly and said in a self-indulgent way, "If the mountain doesn't belong to me, I have no choice but to go to the mountain."

He walked towards Shen Zhiyi, not hiding his determination to win her over in public, and whispered, "I'll take you to meet some agency bosses later. Aren't you waiting to sign a contract with a new company?"

"No need," Shen Zhiyi smelled the strong scent of men's perfume on him and frowned slightly.

"Shen Zhiyi," Xu Zhouxing sighed, "You still want to reject me? I am serious about you, just give it a try with me, and I can give you any resources you want in the future."

Xu Zhouxing is a commercial film director and a third-generation rich man. His family's business empire is well-known. He has been pestering Shen Zhiyi for several years and has tempted her with fame and fortune. Unfortunately, Shen Zhiyi is extremely fed up with him.

The two men were standing at the door talking. Shen Zhiyi turned around to leave but was stopped by him. Xu Zhouxing wanted to say something else, but there was a commotion in the teahouse. Those business celebrities who were chatting and chatting suddenly stood up and strode towards the door.

Through several low screens and a crowd of people, the figure of the man at the door could be slightly seen. He was wearing an elegant pure black handmade suit with elegant green bamboo embroidered on the chest. He raised his eyes slightly, and there was a faint smile at the corner of his lips.

Those who came to greet him all looked at his expression carefully, and did not even dare to say any compliments, for fear of upsetting him.

At a certain moment, the person who was surrounded by people suddenly glanced over indifferently.

(End of this chapter)