MLMD -Chapter 337 A Suggestion

The look of surprise on Yue Yang’s face was immediately noticed by Yun Feng, and Yun Feng couldn’t help but feel a faint sense of pride. His impression of Yue Yang from their earlier conversation had been far too deep.

Yun Feng asked himself whether he was someone who lacked experience. His father had been the mayor of Mingzhu City, holding a vice-ministerial rank, and the people who came and went from their home were mostly officials. He was extremely familiar with officials and their ways. Yet just now, while talking with Yue Yang, he had actually felt a sense of restraint. That had surprised him, and at the same time made him feel somewhat unwilling to accept it. Now that he saw Yue Yang finally showing a look of surprise, he felt a surge of accomplishment, as if he had done something remarkable, and he couldn’t help but feel smug.

Yue Yang smiled faintly and turned to Yun Feng. “Young Master Yun, it seems your company really is quite powerful. You can even invite a celebrity like Miss Liu. I really have to look at you in a new light.”

“Hahaha… you flatter me, you flatter me. I’ve always believed that the key to making friends is sincerity. Today my task is simply to make President Yue satisfied. Everything else is secondary,” Yun Feng said with his eyes nearly squinting shut from his smile, looking as though he had done something extremely gratifying.

The four women walked over and smiled as they greeted him, “Hello, President Yun.”

Yun Feng picked up his napkin, wiped his mouth, and waved them over, speaking casually to the four women. “You’re all here. Let me introduce someone to you. This is my good friend, President Yue. Today, your task is to make sure President Yue eats and drinks well. You probably don’t know this, but President Yue is someone with great capabilities. As long as you serve him well, getting him to invest in a movie to make you famous would be child’s play.”

After saying that, Yun Feng turned back to Yue Yang with a grin. “Brother Yue, what do you think? My company has plenty of talent too, right? I may not have as much cash as you, but my company still has its share of capable people. If you like any of them, just say the word.”

Yun Feng felt extremely pleased with himself. Earlier, he had felt a little uncomfortable being subtly suppressed by this guy who was even younger than him. Now, seeing Yue Yang finally showing a normal human reaction, he couldn’t have been happier. He had plenty of beautiful women under him—nothing else, but beautiful women—and all of them were top-tier.

Yun Feng leaned closer and whispered into Yue Yang’s ear, “Brother, pick whichever one you like. Even one-on-two, or one-on-three, is fine. I guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself.”

The women who had just arrived were also sizing up Yue Yang, who was sitting next to Yun Feng. Yun Feng was their boss, so of course they knew him well, and they were also very clear about how arrogant he usually was. Yet today, their boss was being unusually “kind and friendly” toward this young man—something they had never seen before. Not to mention Yun Feng’s personality, just his impressive family background alone meant that there were very few people in the entire city of Mingzhu who could make him entertain someone at this level.

Looking at the beautiful women before him, slim or curvy in different ways, Yue Yang couldn’t help but swallow. To be honest, he wasn’t lacking women. In another time and space, he had already married several wives and even had two children, with a third on the way. But men were creatures who always wanted more. Now that several women he had previously only seen on screen were standing in front of him like goods to be chosen, it was only natural for a stirring to arise in his heart.

Yue Yang carefully examined the four women. Aside from the one named Xiao Shi, the two women in the middle were fairly pretty but didn’t leave much of an impression on him. However, the tall, beautiful woman on the far right reminded him of a television drama he had watched a few years ago, though he couldn’t recall the name. In it, she played a female art troupe soldier who joined the special forces. Because of her sweet looks and voluptuous figure, Yue Yang had been infatuated with her for quite some time back then, even buying two posters of her. As a result, his gaze lingered on her for a few extra seconds.

Yun Feng’s eyes were sharp. He had been paying close attention to Yue Yang’s gaze the whole time. When he noticed Yue Yang’s attention moving between the two women on the edge, he immediately pulled the two actresses Yue Yang wasn’t familiar with over to his own side.

“Haha… Xiao Shi, Xiao Lu, you two come sit by President Yue. Don’t be fooled by how young President Yue looks—he’s young and wealthy. If you can get on good terms with President Yue, it’ll save you twenty years of struggle. Xiao Lu, Xiao Shi, haven’t you always wanted to move into films? See him? As long as President Yue is willing, he can throw in a bit of money and make you famous.”

Watching Yun Feng chatting animatedly, Yue Yang shook his head helplessly. Yun Feng at this moment was completely different from the cold, pretentious young master he had been at noon. It seemed everyone had two sides—different people and situations brought out different faces.

When the two actresses heard this, their eyes immediately lit up. They had been struggling in the entertainment industry for many years and naturally knew that without someone backing you, it was impossible to get ahead. Every industry had its own rules. Many people criticized the entertainment industry as a filthy cesspool full of shady dealings. Some even joked that if you wanted a role, you had to first accompany the director, saying it with righteous indignation.

But those people never stopped to think—China had over a billion people, and every year countless individuals rushed into the entertainment industry like carp crossing a river. No matter how bad a production was or who the director was, once word got out that a show was being cast, people would fight tooth and nail for a role. Among them were countless people with looks and talent. Why should a director choose you as the lead? Just because you thought the world should revolve around you?

No one who survived in the entertainment industry was simple; the simple ones had long since been eliminated. Those who remained were the result of fierce competition. When Yun Feng asked them to accompany a dinner, they had assumed they would be dealing with some middle-aged, pot-bellied tycoon with yellow teeth. Instead, they found themselves facing a young, handsome, wealthy man. If they didn’t seize such an opportunity, they would only have themselves to blame for a lifetime of obscurity.

The two exchanged a glance and quickly stepped forward, sitting down beside Yue Yang, one on each side. Xiao Shi deftly picked up her chopsticks, placed a piece of fish maw into Yue Yang’s bowl, and said, “President Yue, the abalone here is famous. Please try it.”

Yue Yang glanced at her and smiled. “Thank you.”

Xiao Lu, on the other hand, was clearly less experienced and not as bold as Xiao Shi. But seeing her companion being so proactive, she bit her pearly white teeth, extended her slender hand to pour a glass of red wine for Yue Yang, then poured one for herself. Holding her glass with both hands, she softly said, “President Yue, it’s our first meeting. I’ll drink a toast to you.”

Facing Xiao Lu’s attentiveness, Yue Yang accepted it calmly and clinked glasses with her.

On screen, Xiao Shi was alluring and charming, and in real life she was equally adept at pleasing people. Sitting on Yue Yang’s left, she served him skillfully. Throughout the meal, Yue Yang barely had to do anything himself; she handled almost everything. Xiao Lu, by contrast, was much more reserved. She quietly poured wine and listened as Yue Yang spoke. It was clear she wasn’t used to such occasions and wasn’t very familiar with this kind of socializing.

Yue Yang and Yun Feng chatted as they ate, while the two women sitting next to Yun Feng were clearly experts at livening up the atmosphere. They were bold drinkers, emptying their glasses with gusto, which led Yue Yang and Yun Feng to drink quite a bit as well. Thanks to their efforts, the atmosphere was lively and harmonious, with both host and guest thoroughly enjoying themselves.

They kept drinking until midnight before finally preparing to leave. As they were parting, Yun Feng quietly slipped a room key card into Yue Yang’s hand and whispered into his ear, “Brother, whichever one you fancy, you can take her away. If you want—hehe—even taking both is fine. I’ve already booked the room. Just enjoy yourself.”

Yue Yang asked in confusion, “Young Master Yun, doesn’t Xiao Shi already have a boyfriend? Is that really okay?”

“I spit on that,” Yun Feng said disdainfully. “They’re just using each other. They’re boyfriend and girlfriend in name only—everyone plays their own games. Don’t worry, nothing will happen.”

Then Yun Feng added mysteriously, “By the way, don’t be fooled by Xiao Shi’s tall build. If I’m not mistaken, she’s probably still untouched. Brother, you’d better be gentle tonight. Alright, I’m heading back. Enjoy yourself.”

With that, Yun Feng gave Yue Yang a lewd grin, winked exaggeratedly, and left the private room with the other two women, perhaps to find somewhere else to have fun.

“Damn…” Yue Yang was momentarily stunned. He glanced to either side. On his left, Xiao Shi was leaning against his shoulder, gazing at him with hazy eyes. On his right, Xiao Lu sat shyly with her head lowered, looking obedient and compliant, her oval face flushed pink and charmingly cute.

Seeing this, a surge of heat rose in Yue Yang’s chest. Damn it—he had taken Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan, famous courtesans, back home in another time and space. Was he really going to shy away from two minor celebrities here? To be blunt, when it came to morals, modern-day celebrities were far worse than the top courtesans of the Qinhuai River. At least many of those women sold their art, not their bodies. Nowadays, it was the opposite.

Those so-called pure and innocent idols from Hong Kong and Taiwan looked untouchable on screen, yet behind the scenes they attended all kinds of banquets, with clearly marked prices ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions—everything for money.

Yue Yang felt no psychological burden at all about being with these so-called celebrities. It was all consensual, after all—nothing more than a transaction. This was completely different from someone like Zhang Xiaoxiao or Liu Shengnan.

Fine then—today, I’ll play the role of a modern nouveau riche and indulge a bit. With that thought, Yue Yang wrapped his arms around the soft waists of the two women and whispered into Xiao Lu’s ear, “It’s late. Let’s go upstairs and rest.”

Feeling the warm breath at her ear, Xiao Lu’s body trembled slightly. She lowered her head further and responded with a voice so soft it was almost inaudible. Xiao Shi, meanwhile, let out a soft laugh and pressed herself against Yue Yang, her arms already tightly wrapped around his waist.

Filled with boldness, Yue Yang tightened his grip and pulled the two women up. With his left arm around Xiao Shi and his right hand holding Xiao Lu’s, he led them out of the private room and into the nearby elevator.

The elevator stopped on the sixteenth floor. The three stepped out into the corridor. As expected of the most luxurious hotel in Mingzhu City, the hallway was lined with blue velvet, even on the walls, giving off a warm, comfortable feeling. The decor was not only lavish but also exceptionally soundproof—no matter what happened inside the rooms, even setting off firecrackers probably wouldn’t be heard outside.

Using the key card to open the electronic lock, the three entered the room. Without even taking time to look around, under the stimulation of alcohol, Yue Yang pushed the two women onto the bed.

What followed was a night of excess and indulgence.

The next day, when Yue Yang woke up and checked his phone, it was already noon. They had only broken up near midnight the night before, and then spent most of the night in indulgence, only falling asleep near dawn. Fortunately, Yue Yang’s physique was far superior to that of ordinary people—otherwise, he would have been utterly exhausted.

Looking at the bed, the two women were still sleeping soundly, each holding one of his arms. Yue Yang gently freed himself, got out of bed, and went to take a shower. Only then did he realize how hungry he was.

As he stepped out of the room looking for food, he saw a beautiful waitress in a cheongsam standing at the door. When she saw him, she bowed slightly and said, “Sir, President Yun has been waiting for you in the buffet restaurant for some time. Please follow me.”

The service at this hotel truly lived up to its reputation. The attendant led Yue Yang all the way to the first-floor buffet restaurant, where Yun Feng was already seated and eating heartily.

Yue Yang plopped down in a chair, looked at Yun Feng wolfing down his food, and laughed. “Young Master Yun, you must have put in a lot of ‘hard work’ with those two last night. No wonder you’re this hungry.”

“What do you know?” Yun Feng had apparently eaten too fast and nearly choked. He quickly took a sip of water, patted his chest, and then said, “I didn’t touch them at all last night. I went home to sleep. I was busy all morning and didn’t even have breakfast.”

“Oh… really?” Yue Yang was clearly skeptical. Was there really such a thing as a cat that didn’t steal fish?

Seeing Yue Yang’s doubtful expression, Yun Feng shook his head. “Brother Yue, I’ll be honest with you. At my position, if I want women, I can have any kind. But in my line of work, the biggest taboo is getting involved with female artists from my own company—it makes managing the company difficult. Even rabbits don’t eat the grass near their own burrows; our ancestors taught us that long ago. In modern society, many large companies explicitly forbid office romances. Why do you think that is? It’s not because companies are heartless—it’s because the risks are too great, especially for a company like mine. As the boss, once I get involved with my own artists, it becomes impossible to treat matters fairly. A company like that is doomed to fail. Do you understand?”

“Oh… I see,” Yue Yang nodded. He had indeed learned something.

Seeing Yue Yang deep in thought, Yun Feng smoothly changed the subject. “So, President Yue, how was last night? Xiao Shi’s skills were pretty good, right?”

“Indeed, quite good,” Yue Yang nodded. “And Xiao Lu really was still a virgin. I was quite satisfied.”

“As long as you’re happy,” Yun Feng laughed. Then he asked, “So, how do you plan to handle those two? Just a bit of fun, or are you thinking of keeping them around? But let me give you some advice—Xiao Lu isn’t bad. She has a gentle temperament. As for Xiao Shi, forget it. She’s too loose with her relationships. Keeping that kind of woman by your side isn’t suitable.”