Winter Blazing Wild

"Hello, hello." Zhou Shenye said in a calm and composed tone.

There was a slight pause, and one could hear a hint of guilt. "Excuse me, are you Zhou Shenye?"

Although it was an unfamiliar number, I knew it was Diao Ran as soon as I heard the voice.

Yu Tang and Zhou Shenye heard it at the same time and exchanged glances.

Yu Tang nodded gently, and Zhou Shenye responded to the other end of the phone, "Yes, you are?"

Diao Ran encouraged himself, "Don't worry about who I am. I'm calling you to tell you that I have your 'exclusive photos'. If you want them back, we need to discuss the terms."

Zhou Shenye, "Exclusive photos? You should sell such a precious thing to a gossip magazine. Why would you give it to me? I'm not that narcissistic that I would spend money to buy my own photos."

His irresponsible attitude made Diao Ran choke and grit her teeth. "The other protagonist in these photos is your beloved Yu Tang. If I release them, it might not affect you, but what about her? How do you think the public will view her for hooking up with a co-spokesperson so much younger than her? Do you want to see your beloved being criticized by the public?"

Why didn’t I realize before that Diao Ran is also a person with a sharp tongue.

She actually used Yu Tang to threaten Zhou Shenye. What a clever move!

Yu Tang put his hand on Zhou Shenye's arm and shook his head at him, signaling him not to be fooled.

Zhou Shenye nodded and then asked, "What do you want me to give you in exchange for the exclusive?"

"One million each. I have five here, a total of five million. I want a check." Diao Ranshizi opened his mouth loudly.

Of course Zhou Shenye would not give any money, but after receiving this call, he had to take the initiative.

"Wow, five million is not a small amount. How can you be sure I can afford it?"

Diao Ran was so nervous that she almost suffocated, but she had to force herself to deal with Zhou Shenye, her voice trembling, "You're a famous racing driver, so rich, how could you not come up with five million? I'm sure you can get it together in two days at most!"

Zhou Shenye was flattered by these words and raised his eyebrows slightly towards Yu Tang.

What I mean is, look, I am really famous, even the enemy has to praise me when they come to threaten me.

Yu Tang couldn't stand it anymore, rolled his eyes at him, and reminded him to get back to the point.

Zhou Shenye cleared his throat and said, "Then please set a time and how do we trade?"

As soon as he agreed, Diao Ran immediately seized the opportunity. "The day after tomorrow morning, at Changle Pavilion Bar, I'll put the photos in a brown paper bag and give it to the bartender in blue at the counter. You can also give him the check in a brown paper bag."

"How can I be sure those five photos are all there are?" Zhou Shenye continued, "What if more photos of me are leaked in the future?"

Diao Ran had never expected this question and was stunned and speechless.

Yu Tang, who was standing by, became nervous after hearing this, fearing that Zhou Shenye would use too much force and alert the enemy.

He quickly pulled his arm, shook his head, and signaled him to hold back.

There are still many opportunities for dog fighting, so there is no need to rush.

Zhou Shenye glanced down at Yu Tang's hand on his arm, then took the opportunity to grab her.

interlocking fingers.

Yu Tang frowned, pulled a bit but couldn't break free, so he let him go.

Diao Ran on the other end of the phone hadn't figured out how to respond yet, so Zhou Shenye offered her some advice. "How about this? I can choose to trust you. I'll take back these five photos, and you'll be responsible for destroying the others. If related photos appear in the future, you'll double the five million. How about that?"

Diao Ran decided to stop while he was ahead. "Okay, it's a deal. We'll meet at Changle Pavilion the day after tomorrow morning. I hope our transaction goes smoothly."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Shenye burst into laughter.

His eyes curved into a smile, and his handsome face had a hint of sarcasm, making him look even more handsome.

Yu Tang looked at him, "What are you laughing at?"

"I think you're lucky."

"What nonsense?"

Zhou Shenye touched his chin pretentiously. "In life, I have Meng Qianyi's care, and in love, I have such a good boyfriend. I finally met an enemy, and she's such a fool. Fighting her is effortless. Isn't this a good fate?"

After giving so many examples, his focus is clearly on the middle sentence.

Yu Tang didn't give him the chance to overdo it, and instead said, "We don't know Diao Ran. What if he's just pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger?"

"It's not such a stupid pig."

Zhou Shenye's words were truly cruel and vicious. Han Cheng had commented on this before, saying that with his venomous tongue, licking one's lips would poison one for three days.

"Diao Ran is blackmailing us, and she's asking for exorbitant amounts. We could have just called the police and resolved the matter. It's not that she's not afraid, but she simply hasn't considered this and is smugly thinking she's succeeded."

Zhou Shenye curled his lips coldly.

"He called from an unfamiliar number, didn't even use a voice changer to hide his identity, and chose Changle Pavilion as the transaction location. How is this any different from 'open dealings'?"

Zhou Shenye looked towards Yu Tang and asked, "Do you think she has another trick up her sleeve?"

Yu Tang shook his head, his expression solemn. "Forget about the back-up plan. I'm afraid she's already at her wit's end."

"From what you say, you showed mercy to the enemy?"

"I have never considered Diao Ran an enemy."

Disdainful and unnecessary.

Yu Tang doesn't care about Shen Zhi's love life at all, and she is unwilling to compete with any woman.

Zhou Shenye, "So what's the plan next? Do you want me to go to Changle Pavilion with you the day after tomorrow?"

"No, Diao Ran wants money. I have to go and see why she is so short of money."

After saying that, Yu Tang looked up and asked, "The day after tomorrow is the day we start filming. Be good and cooperate well. Don't be distracted."

Zhou Shenye lowered his eyes, lifted the hand holding Yu Tang, and gently rubbed circles on her palm with his thumb. "When you're not around, I get nervous and prone to making mistakes. What if that delays the entire project team?"

Yu Tang rudely shook off his hand and said, "Don't pretend. Save your acting skills for the promotional video. Don't try it now."

Zhou Shenye laughed, "You think I'm acting even when I'm being honest? Does that mean I can't trust you no matter what I say from now on?"

"So please stop acting all the time. You're a racing driver, not an actor."

Yu Tang turned and walked forward, "Let's go, I'm hungry."

This time Zhou Shenye did not follow immediately. He stood there and stared at Yu Tang's back for a few seconds.

From an angle that Yu Tang didn't notice, his expression dimmed.

The day after tomorrow morning, Yu Tang appeared at Changle Pavilion Bar at nine o'clock.

Changle Pavilion is open all night, and cleaning is only done in the morning when there are not many customers. However, the bar does not have much business, and even if it is open 24 hours a day, it is still deserted.

Opening a "down-to-earth" bar in a high-end club that only caters to regular customers is an absurd plan.

When Yu Tang first learned the news, he wondered whether Shen Zhi wanted Diao Ran to make money or to harm her.