Jiang Pingting's single sentence made Chen Feng the center of attention.
The industry bigwigs who were privy to the inside story all stared at Chen Feng in astonishment.
Does this kid have that much pull?
Actually, Chen Feng himself was confused.
It seemed he didn't have any private dealings with Jiang Pingting, right?
The two of them were just filming in the same crew, and from the current situation, Jiang Pingting's filming was probably just a smokescreen.
Liu Boguang was a nobody in her eyes.
So, does he really have that much pull?
She couldn't possibly know his identity in Hong Kong and Macau, could she?
Chen Feng was confused, but Song Yang was even more so.
He looked at Chen Feng, finding it incredible; this extra, he was just an ordinary person when he was in school, and after graduation, he basically just ran around various film crews as an extra.
Didn't he just get a little popular through a variety show?
He hadn't even signed with a company.
He was nobody.
Why him?
How could he have more pull than his own father?
Song Yang couldn't bring himself to do it.
If he were asked to beg Director Jiang Wen, or Lao Mouzi, a national-level director, that would be acceptable.
He'd even kneel and kowtow.
But Chen Feng?
Make him beg him?
He couldn't open his mouth!
Just then, Jiang Pingting also noticed Song Yang's reluctance, so she simply didn't bother to say anything more and waved directly behind her.
The security guards behind her immediately surrounded them.
Song Yang was so scared that his butt clenched, and he subconsciously dodged beside Chen Feng, grabbing his arm and urgently saying, "Chen Feng, help me."
Chen Feng: "..."
Jiang Pingting on the opposite side smiled charmingly: "Chen Feng, as long as you speak up, this matter will be over today."
Chen Feng blinked, casually shook off Song Yang, and stared at Jiang Pingting, saying indifferently, "Manager Jiang, if I speak up today, will I owe you a favor?"
"Of course."
Jiang Pingting said with a charming expression, "Your favor is bigger than the sky."
As soon as these words came out, everyone watching the spectacle felt a jolt in their hearts.
A favor bigger than the sky?
How was that calculated?
Chen Feng knew Jiang Pingting must have had an ulterior motive, so he shrugged: "Manager Jiang, I'm just an extra. I really don't have that much pull. And I don't want to use my own favor for others. Besides, if I speak up, won't that waiter secretly curse my whole family?"
"Alas!"
Jiang Pingting sighed softly, looking at Chen Feng and saying helplessly, "You are truly difficult to deal with. How about this, I'll actively grant you a favor, that should work, right? Let's drop Song Yang's matter; can I talk to you privately for a few words?"
"Now?"
"Mm. Is that okay?"
Chen Feng simply nodded: "Alright, I also wanted to ask, where do I get such great pull?"
After speaking, he turned back to Director Jiang and smiled, "Director Jiang, let's chat sometime when you're free."
"Okay."
Director Jiang smiled and nodded.
His smile was meaningful.
So, Chen Feng no longer paid attention to the others and directly followed Jiang Pingting away.
Director Jiang and Lao Mouzi and the others also had various expressions, talking in low voices as they returned to their private room.
The head of security quickly walked up to Song Yang and looked at him, saying coldly, "You have been placed on the Phoenix Building blacklist. Leave immediately."
Song Yang's face turned ashen.
Today's events left him utterly confused.
Looking back at his classmates at the private room door, and Liu Rui, Song Yang gritted his teeth and turned around, walking away angrily.
Liu Rui and the others exchanged glances.
It seemed that lunch today was not going to happen.
Just as everyone returned to the private room, picking up their personal belongings and preparing to leave, the previously pushed waiter hurried back and said very politely at the doorway, "Everyone, Mr. Chen just said, please have lunch here."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became excited.
Chen Feng was treating?
In the crowd, only Liu Rui's eyes were dim.
She seemed to have missed something.
After not seeing him for a while, Chen Feng seemed to have changed.
...
Outside the Phoenix Building.
Song Yang was kicked out.
He really wanted to explode.
When he arrived, everything was fine, and he was still a shining future star.
But now he was like a stray dog?
Damn it, he wouldn't accept it!
Song Yang suddenly pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
Soon, the call connected.
Song Yang quickly shouted, "Mom, Mom, where are you? Are you busy?"
"Song Yang, I am no longer your mother from now on."
Song Yang was stunned.
Huh?
The voice coming from the phone was indeed his mother's voice, but why did it feel so cold?
And what did she mean by saying she was no longer his mother?
Song Yang's heart trembled, he felt like the sky was falling today, and quickly said, "Mom, what are you saying?"
"Alas, Song Yang, you've grown up. This is the last time I'll speak to you as your mother. Listen carefully."
Song Yang's heart sank.
Before, his mother had never spoken to him in such a cold, unfamiliar tone.
What was going on?
The woman on the phone began to speak indifferently.
"Son, your mom and dad have officially divorced."
"From now on, you'll live with your dad."
"Both of you have been blacklisted by the Phoenix Building, so your mom has no choice but to leave you."
"Remember, be careful with your words and actions outside from now on."
"Work well with your father to manage everything of the Song family. I hope one day you can find a way to reconcile with the Phoenix Building, so your mom can still be your mother."
"Otherwise, we will never see each other again."
"Son, you suffered a great loss this time. Remember the lesson."
"You should mature a bit."
"Your dad isn't angry about losing thirty million; he's angry that you can never shake off your spoiled brat temper, which disappoints him too much."
"Son, the outside world is not as simple as you imagine."
"From now on, use your brain more and your hands less."
"Alright, Mom is leaving, goodbye. This number will be invalid from now on. For anything, go find your father, he still wants you."
Hearing this, Song Yang felt like the sky had truly fallen, and he immediately roared, "Mom? Mom?"
The other party hung up.
Song Yang felt dizzy.
What exactly happened?
His parents, who had always had a harmonious relationship, actually divorced?
And what did this have to do with the Phoenix Building?
Suddenly, his phone vibrated incessantly, receiving more than a dozen messages.
Song Yang stared blankly, and his entire body completely turned to stone.
They were all the peripheral women he had contacted before.
They had all cut ties with him.
Plop!
The phone in Song Yang's hand fell to the ground.
He also sat weakly on a nearby step.
It was over!
The sky had truly fallen.
...
At the same time.
Chen Feng had already been led to the general manager's office of the restaurant.
Hot tea, costing tens of thousands per pot, was brewing.
Jiang Pingting, sitting opposite him, had changed into a sexy and enchanting red peony pattern cheongsam, and the room was as warm as spring.
On the office wall hung ten full-body portraits of beautiful women.
Each woman was alluring and stunningly beautiful.
After entering the room, Chen Feng had been staring at the paintings on the wall.
Those paintings had annotations.
These ten paintings were of the ten most famous courtesans in history, renowned for their beauty and talent.
They were Liang Hongyu, Su Xiaoxiao, Ma Xianglan, Yu Xuanji, Li Xiangjun, Dong Xiaowan, Du Qiuniang, Liu Rushi, Li Shishi, and Chen Yuanyuan.
Could they all be from the Orchid Gate?