UCS Chapter 41.2

 

The agent faced him, “You should have a clear understanding of yourself. After Qin Shi’s incident, everyone who knows Qin Shi now knows you. Your fame is very high. If you debut now, you can easily attract a large fan base.”

 

“Your academic performance is good, so you can establish a ‘scholar’ image, which is quite rare in the entertainment circle.”

 

“Your athletic performance is also good. People who excel at Taekwondo usually have good flexibility and coordination, so learning dance shouldn’t be a problem for you.”

 

The agent pointed out Gao Gusheng’s advantages one by one, his tone decisive and convincing.

 

“If you want to debut, now is the best time. The timing, location, and people are all favorable. If you miss this opportunity and want to enter the entertainment industry later, you won’t have such a good chance again.”

 

“Wanxing Entertainment has produced many stars. With your qualifications and personal conditions, under Wanxing’s operation, you would become extremely popular.”

 

“You could live a much better life.”

 

The agent’s tone carried a hint of enticement.

 

“Every year, so many people are desperate to enter the entertainment industry. How many have worked as extras in film crews for over a decade and still remain unknown?”

 

“But you’re different. You could stand on stage and enjoy being the center of attention.”

 

“Then, whether it’s the love of fans or invitations from major brands, you would obtain them effortlessly.”

 

“Or to be more practical, after you become famous, even a single advertisement endorsement would earn you this much.”

 

“You say you’re studying finance, but after graduating in finance, wouldn’t you just be working for a big company? The money you earn painstakingly in a year wouldn’t be as much as what a top-tier celebrity earns from shooting one commercial.”

 

He said, “You don’t need to make a decision now. Just take a look at the contract Wanxing is offering. I can guarantee that no company in the entire entertainment industry will offer a more sincere contract than Wanxing.”

 

The agent handed the contract to Gao Gusheng.

 

Gao Gusheng quickly scanned it. The contract indeed seemed good, probably a B-level contract. Currently in the entertainment industry, contracts given to newcomers are mostly D or C level. It was evident that they were very sincere.

 

However, Gao Gusheng still firmly said, “I’m sorry, I really have no intention of developing in the entertainment industry.”

 

Joking aside, he was a man determined to become a business tycoon.

 

Gao Gusheng seemed truly “impervious,” which troubled the agent. Usually in such situations, they would just exchange contact information and likely never meet again. Having been a top agent for many years, he had some insight-the Gao Gusheng before him showed no interest in entering the entertainment industry, and focusing on him would only be a waste of time.

 

But his boss, who controlled his bonuses, had given a strict order before coming: they must sign Gao Gusheng to Wanxing. He could almost feel his boss’s dissatisfied gaze behind him.

 

At this moment, Li Mochen’s voice came from behind, “Upgrade the contract to A-level.”

 

Li Mochen got out of the car and looked at Gao Gusheng with extremely sharp eyes, carrying the determination of a predator, “This is the highest contract Wanxing can offer.”

 

The agent quickly added, “You can ask around-no company in the entire entertainment industry offers such a high-level contract to newcomers.”

 

Faced with their eager gazes, Gao Gusheng felt a wave of helplessness: why couldn’t these two understand? He felt like a girl being pursued by an overconfident man-they interpreted his refusal as playing hard to get or negotiating terms, but never as a genuine rejection.

 

Is this what you’d expect from a company that produced Qin Shi?

 

Gao Gusheng emphasized again, “I don’t plan to enter the entertainment industry. I’m sorry.”

 

Li Mochen had probably never been rejected so firmly. His brows furrowed with some dissatisfaction, and his aura became particularly imposing.

 

Gao Gusheng fearlessly met his gaze, showing not the slightest hint of timidity.

 

The agent, caught between the two, felt a drop of cold sweat slowly running down his temple.

 

Li Mochen said in a deep voice, “Think carefully. If you don’t join now, it won’t be so easy if you want to join later.”

 

Gao Gusheng replied straightforwardly, “I’ve thought it through very clearly, Mr. Li.”

 

Li Mochen laughed, with an indiscernible meaning, but in this exchange of gazes, he was the first to look away. “Then I wish you a bright future, Student Gao.”

 

Gao Gusheng displayed a professional fake smile, “Likewise.”

 

Li Mochen got into the car, and the Range Rover emitted a low roar as it drove away.

 

At that very moment, Gao Gusheng heard someone calling his name.

 

“Gao Gusheng!”

 

Gao Gusheng instinctively turned his head, but only saw a little girl in a pink dress. The girl was only three or four years old, the late-born daughter of a school teacher who occasionally brought her to the office. Gao Gusheng had seen her a few times before. The little girl was very fond of this big brother and smiled widely upon seeing him.

 

However, Gao Gusheng’s hair immediately stood on end!

 

Not because the voice that had just called him was clearly a man’s, yet when he turned around, he only saw a little girl, but because the little girl was holding a laboratory glass bottle in both hands, with pale yellow transparent viscous liquid sloshing inside. The label on it actually read “Concentrated Sulfuric Acid”!

 

She had no idea what she was holding. After seeing Gao Gusheng, she even struggled to hold the glass bottle, which was too heavy and smooth for her, with just one hand, while opening her other arm, wanting Gao Gusheng to pick her up.

 

“Big, big brother, hug me.”

 

The little girl’s arm strength was already limited, and as she switched to holding the bottle with one hand, it began to wobble precariously. Suddenly it tilted, about to crash down in the next second!

 

Gao Gusheng had no time to think. He lunged forward, and just as the bottle of concentrated sulfuric acid fell, Gao Gusheng swiftly moved away with the little girl, watching as the acid smashed on the ground and splashed.

 

Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, something suddenly covered his mouth and nose!

 

As he dodged, he had bumped right into a man who had been lying in wait. With his strength depleted and attention drawn to the splashing sulfuric acid, he was momentarily caught off guard.

 

The cloth had been soaked in drugs. Gao Gusheng inhaled in shock and anger, immediately feeling dizzy and his limbs gradually weakening.

 

He knew this was bad and was about to struggle when he saw a knife pressed against the little girl’s neck.

 

The little girl still thought it was a game and giggled. As she laughed, her delicate skin nearly grazed the sharp blade several times.

 

If he were to resist, the knife would pierce the little girl’s throat.

 

The opportunity was fleeting. In that moment of hesitation, Gao Gusheng’s limbs went limp.

 

The man behind him let out a low, hoarse laugh.

 

“I knew you wouldn’t fight back.”

 

“You’re too pure, little fan.”

 

Gao Gusheng’s consciousness began to blur, but he still recognized the person behind him-it was Qin Shi.

 

He was cursing furiously in his mind, but his hands and feet were weak, unable to muster any strength.

 

Although this area was secluded, it wasn’t completely safe. Qin Shi clearly intended to act quickly and pressed harder against his mouth and nose.

 

He could almost feel Qin Shi’s hot breath, with a sickening stickiness.

 

“Little fan, you should have liked me.”

 

“If from the beginning, you had admitted it, then…”

 

“-BANG!!!”

 

Qin Shi’s voice was suddenly interrupted by a loud crash!

 

The restraint behind him suddenly disappeared. Gao Gusheng’s vision darkened, and he was about to collapse when someone caught him.

 

He struggled to keep his eyelids open, looking in Qin Shi’s direction. His last thought before losing consciousness was-

 

He’s flying so high.

 

…

 

Gao Shi caught his limp, unconscious son with one hand while kicking Qin Shi high into the air. A passing student happened to see this scene and thought the kicking leg was long and powerful, like a killing blade.

 

The young man who kicked had a sharp gaze filled with killing intent. His long leg had not yet retracted, revealing muscle contours rippling like a cheetah’s, full of violent beauty.

 

Until his gaze turned toward the student.

 

Only then did the student belatedly let out a scream.

 

“Ahhh-!!!”

 

This male student’s voice reached a pitch he had never achieved before.

 

He was quick to react, turning to run while screaming at the top of his newly discovered vocal range, “Teacher! Security guard! Someone’s beating people!!!”

 

Before Gao Shi could say a word, the male student had run so far that even his shadow couldn’t be seen.

 

Ying Bujie dragged Qin Shi over by his legs, like dragging a struggling pig to slaughter.

 

Qin Shi was quite resilient. Although Gao Shi’s kick had definitely not been gentle, he was still making futile struggles.

 

Ying Bujie’s strength was terrifyingly great. Using just one hand, without seeming to exert much effort, he dragged Qin Shi over. That beautiful hand was like an iron lock, gripping Qin Shi tightly. Qin Shi almost thought his ankle would be crushed.

 

The little girl belatedly began to wail loudly. Gao Shi tried putting a lollipop in her hand, but it didn’t console her. However, he couldn’t attend to her at the moment.

 

After placing the little girl in a safe spot to cry, he put his unfortunate son on the ground and checked him, feeling slightly relieved.

 

The cloth had only been soaked in drugs, nothing else. Gao Gusheng should wake up after a short while.

 

Qin Shi was still struggling desperately and somehow pulled out another knife, stabbing toward Ying Bujie.

 

Ying Bujie casually broke the knife, terrifying Qin Shi.

 

Gao Shi looked at Qin Shi, anger rising in his heart. He wasn’t a particularly good-tempered person to begin with, and now his head was about to explode with rage.

 

“Let me!”

 

Gao Shi twisted Qin Shi’s arms behind his back and pinned him to the ground, pressing half his weight on him while quickly searching his body.

 

To his surprise, he found a pair of handcuffs!

 

Gao Shi was truly about to explode. He laughed coldly, “Handcuffs, huh? Seems like you really like them!”

 

He promptly locked them around Qin Shi’s wrists.

 

Searching further, he found a length of hemp rope and a box of condoms!

 

Gao Shi grabbed the rope and tied Qin Shi up thoroughly, binding him like a rice dumpling.

 

Ying Bujie crouched down to help Gao Shi hold the man steady, making it easier for him to tighten the rope, determined to make Qin Shi a whole size smaller from the binding.

 

Just then, the student who had discovered his vocal range earlier returned with a large group of people. “It’s here, it’s them!”

 

Gao Shi looked up and unexpectedly came face to face with the crowd.

 

Someone in the crowd eloquently remarked, “Holy shit! They’re playing really wild games!”

 

The vocal student pointed at Qin Shi’s wrists and screamed, “They even used kinky handcuffs!”

 

Gao Shi instinctively looked in the direction he was pointing. The handcuffs on Qin Shi’s wrists had a ring of fluffy lining inside, indeed looking quite inappropriate.

 

And that lining was fucking pink!

 

Looking again at the hemp rope binding Qin Shi and the condoms scattered on the ground, Gao Shi felt his career as an Anomaly Management Bureau officer had never faced such a formidable challenge.

 

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