The Secret Realm of Time, His and Her Life Through the Changes

Chapter 262 My Sister's Gone Mad Too

Hong Yun unlocked the door with her fingerprint, not even giving way to Shang Yibo, and turned to go inside herself.

Following behind Hong Yun, Shang Yibo walked inside while talking on the phone. "Those people weren't hired by you, were they? Why aren't you studying and getting involved in these things?"

The boy's aggrieved voice came through the phone: "Didn't you ask me to help recruit people at school? What, now you don't need me anymore? You're using me and then discarding me. You were thinking of reimbursing me for those expenses, but I dare not ask my mom for them."

"If you stop messing around, I'll reimburse you for those expenses. Otherwise, just wait and see how I deal with you."

"Brother, I can't control myself right now. Originally, I was just trying to get some people to help Sister Yanruo boost her popularity and create some excitement, but now that Sister Yanruo is so popular, these people are completely out of my control. They all did it on their own, okay? If something like this happens again, don't blame me. It's because Sister Yanruo's popularity is so high. If you want to blame someone, blame your girlfriend. Sister Yanruo is too popular, don't drag me down with you."

"Alright, alright, that's enough. Just don't cause any more trouble." Shang Yibo had already walked into the living room, raised an eyebrow at Zhou Yanruo in greeting, and then said into the phone, "Hang up."

"Why are you scolding Yiming again? Stop trying to be his patriarch." Zhou Yanruo joked, "I was just telling President Hong that your top-tier status is gone, and you cause this scene. Your fans are so loyal and devoted."

"Stop! They're all entertainment reporters and fans who came to chase after you. I was just caught in the crossfire. As soon as they saw me, their eyes turned red. The entertainment reporters smelled money, and the fans wanted to devour me alive."

Hong Yun: "Since everyone is here now, let's discuss the follow-up matters concerning Yan Ruo."

Shang Yibo: "Wait a minute, the professor is busy in the kitchen, I'll go check on how my sweet and sour pork ribs are coming along."

Zhou Yanru patted Shang Yibo's arm, "How annoying, you didn't say you were going to greet Zihang, but instead said you were going to see sweet and sour pork ribs."

Zhou Zihang, wearing an apron and with his sleeves rolled up, came out to get something. "The sweet and sour pork ribs you ordered are already stewing. You two chat for a while, it'll be a bit before we start eating. Yun'er, could you please get them some drinks?"

Zhou Yanruo: "If you want to show that Mr. Hong is the host, you don't have to treat me and Yibo as guests."

Zhou Zihang chuckled and went back to the kitchen.

Hong Yun took two bottles of sparkling water from the refrigerator, walked towards the dining table, and called out, "Come and sit down."

Shang Yibo, unaware of what was going on, glanced at Zhou Yanruo and asked, "Why are you so serious? Are we having a meeting?"

Zhou Yanruo shrugged. "President Hong wants to discuss the follow-up arrangements with me."

The three sat down, and Hong Yun got straight to the point: "Yanruo only signed a project contract with Bobo Candy for 'Sisters Gone Wild'. After the project ends, I'm interested in signing an agency contract with you. What do you think?"

Zhou Yanruo had not yet spoken.

Shang Yibo spoke first, "Okay, I agree. Let's talk about the contract terms."

Zhou Yanruo nudged Shang Yibo with her elbow, "You're making decisions for me now."

Shang Yibo smiled and replied in a low voice, "You definitely agree. I was just afraid you'd be too shy to negotiate with her."

Zhou Yanruo said coyly, "You know everything now, and you've thought of everything for me. If this continues, I'll become lazier and lazier. Don't blame me then."

Hong Yun coughed lightly, "You two are done already, why are you still being affectionate in front of me?"

Zhou Yanruo sat up straight and said seriously, "President Hong, please continue."

Hong Yun: "So you agree to sign the brokerage contract, right? I'll have my secretary send you the contract in a bit. You can fill in the terms yourself. You're an investor; your ability to accurately assess value is beyond question. I trust you."

Shang Yibo: "Hmm, that's more like it."

Hong Yun: "I also have conditions."

Shang Yibo: "Do you still have conditions?"

Hong Yun: "What? You just said you're in the investment business, but you don't even understand basic business negotiation rules?"

Zhou Yanruo asked curiously, "Mr. Hong, what are your conditions?"

Hong Yun: "Yan Ruo, you must resign and can no longer hold any position in Ru Shang Group."

"Why?" Shang Yibo and Zhou Yanruo asked almost simultaneously.

In fact, the two had already discussed it. Given Zhou Yanruo's current status as a potential star, it was unrealistic for her to continue working at Rushang Group. Now, hearing Hong Yun's condition, they subconsciously wanted to know how outsiders would view this matter.

Hong Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Because of the rumors between you and Yibo. Yibo has retired from the entertainment industry, so it doesn't matter, but it doesn't apply to you."

They hadn't considered this aspect. Hong Yun's meaning was very clear: she wanted to establish Zhou Yanruo as a single persona and didn't want her to have any more ambiguous entanglements with former top idol Shang Yibo.

The two exchanged a glance, and Shang Yibo fell silent.

Zhou Yanruo, feeling conflicted, said, "If it's because of this, I won't sign the agency contract. After the show ends, I'll retire from the entertainment industry. Anyway, I was only forced into participating in the variety show to save the day."

Hong Yun retorted angrily, "What kind of talk is that? How can you be so willful?"

Shang Yibo: "Yanruo, don't be like that. Just do what you like to do, don't worry about anything else."

Zhou Yanruo: "President Hong means that we should have no connection with each other. I can't do that, and I don't want to. Can't I just retire from the entertainment industry?"

Hong Yun's face darkened. "What do you mean by retiring from the industry? You haven't even entered it yet."

Zhou Yanruo also felt that she had gone too far, and mumbled, "Anyway, anyway, I don't want to create a false persona."

Shang Yibo comforted him, saying, "You're the one with real talent, not an idol or a celebrity, okay?"

Hong Yun shook her head, both amused and exasperated by the two childish fools. "Why don't you listen to my plan first before you offer your opinion?"

Zhou Yanruo: "Then you go ahead and say it."

Hong Yun: "In at most another month, you will debut. Whether you are in the center position or not, you will be a popular big star. Your future plans are very important to you. You can't be willful at this time. I know you are love-struck. Putting aside your career plans, just looking at the relationship between you two, it is beneficial and harmless."

After she finished speaking, she paused, glanced at Zhou Yanruo, and then looked at Shang Yibo.

Zhou Yanruo replied, "I hadn't thought of that. I'm all ears."

Shang Yibo nodded knowingly, "Your analysis makes sense."

Seeing that someone finally understood her intention, Hong Yun's tone became much more reassuring. "Yibo probably thought of that too. I'm not asking you two to draw a line between you, but you must have a sense of boundaries in front of the public. Yibo still has many problems to solve with Ru Shang. At this time, it's not wise to expose too much to the public eye. Yan Ruo's acting career has just started, and it's a very difficult time. How many eyes are watching you, looking for trouble with a magnifying glass? You've been a manager before, so you've experienced it. Do I need to tell you?"

"Just wait a year or two. When Yibo comes back from his studies, your acting career will be stable. Wouldn't it be better if you met at the top then?"

Hong Yun had barely finished speaking when her phone rang unexpectedly.

She glanced at the phone on the table and gave a sly smile.