Chapter 132: Worthless

"...Xu Fangyuan? Why is she calling me?"

Su Chen saw the contact name and instantly felt wide awake, his mind suddenly sharpening.

Earlier, Su Chen had already contacted a paparazzo and arranged everything carefully.

He had asked the paparazzo to seize this wave of attention and compile all the damaging evidence about Zheng Huayu, then send it straight to the Shashi Police Department.

Su Chen had long anticipated Zheng Huayu’s situation. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he ensured that the financial backers behind Zheng Huayu would completely abandon him.

A celebrity without capital support, faced with such solid evidence—enough to tarnish his reputation for years—was utterly defenseless.

Su Chen never showed mercy to his enemies, especially someone as ruthless as Zheng Huayu.

These scandals were like poison Su Chen had prepared to eradicate Zheng Huayu completely.

In his past life, Su Chen had witnessed many disgraced artists who couldn’t survive domestically and went abroad to make money, still living prosperously.

He didn’t want to give Zheng Huayu that chance. If one day Zheng Huayu managed to live comfortably, it would be a disrespect to Su Chen.

Only a dead enemy deserves to lie down in peace.

Therefore, Su Chen had devised this entire strategy, making sure Zheng Huayu would never have the chance to rise again.

After all, who knew how many years it would take after Zheng Huayu stumbled on the sewing machine?

Su Chen muttered to himself, "...Could it be that I was too ruthless with Zheng Huayu, sending a warning to others, making that old woman afraid because of this precedent?"

"Impossible. With her character, she wouldn’t... Maybe it’s because of Star Entertainment..."

A faint smile curved Su Chen’s lips.

"After all, for an entertainment company to casually spread fabricated rumors and widely disseminate them, the risks are considerable."

"If I report them, public opinion and the judiciary will focus on Star Entertainment, causing quite a stir."

"In today’s society, very few companies can withstand such scrutiny..."

With just a few words, Su Chen’s speculation nearly restored the truth of the matter.

At this point, Su Chen grew curious; after all, these were still just his guesses.

He wanted to find out precisely why Xu Fangyuan was calling him now.

So, Su Chen answered the phone and said, "Hey, what’s the special occasion? I didn’t expect Sister Yuan to call someone like me, a nobody."

Hearing Su Chen’s teasing tone, Xu Fangyuan on the other end instantly boiled with rage, nearly crushing her phone in her fury!

But remembering Zhang Yong’s warning, she forced herself to calm down and laughed coquettishly, "Haha, Brother Chen, what a joke! You’re the hottest rising star online now, adored by countless fans."

"If you’re a nobody, then who in this world counts as successful?"

Suppressing her disgust and nausea, Xu Fangyuan flattered Su Chen.

Upon hearing her words, Su Chen realized his previous suspicions about Xu Fangyuan were nearly spot-on.

Not wanting to waste time on pleasantries with someone like her, Su Chen cut straight to the point: "Enough beating around the bush. What do you want?"

Xu Fangyuan hadn’t expected Su Chen to be so direct, and her carefully prepared flattery instantly became useless.

She hesitated, but as Star Entertainment’s top agent, she quickly composed herself.

"...It’s like this, Brother Chen, I think there’s been a misunderstanding between us."

"What misunderstanding? Haven’t we already torn each other apart?"

Her smile faltered, then she laughed nervously. "Ahahaha... How could I ever fall out with Brother Chen? Maybe when I came to break up with Yanran, I didn’t speak properly and caused you to misunderstand—that’s my fault."

Su Chen smirked, leaning casually against the bed. "That day... I’ve long forgotten it. I don’t blame you."

"After all, I understand this industry. You were thinking of Lin Yanran’s future. Breaking us up was probably the right move for you."

"So, I don’t blame you. I even have to thank you for helping me see Lin Yanran clearly."

Though cursing Su Chen inwardly, Xu Fangyuan’s tone became even more ingratiating.

"Hahaha, Brother Chen, I’m so touched you don’t blame me. Looking back, I was truly heartless then!"

"If I had known it would come to this, I never would have agreed to Yanran breaking up with you—I was blind to her worth!"

Listening to her flattery, Su Chen’s expression remained unreadable. He only wanted to know what trick this sly fox was really hiding.

"Enough. Stop wasting time. What exactly do you want? Don’t tell me you’re here just to apologize—I don’t believe it."

"I’m busy this afternoon. I don’t have time to hear you say insincere things all day. I know you don’t want to talk, and frankly, I don’t want to listen."

"So, get straight to the point."

Su Chen’s calm words caused a flicker of change in Xu Fangyuan’s expression.

Finally, she spoke, "I’m here to ask you not to report Star Entertainment for spreading rumors about you. If you don’t sue them, we can wipe the slate clean between us."

"Moreover, you could even reconcile with Lin Yanran. With me around, it’s simple—she listens to me."

Xu Fangyuan presented what she believed was an irresistible offer.

After all, since breaking up with Lin Yanran, Su Chen had written many heartbreaking songs. No one believed he had truly let her go.

Xu Fangyuan’s move was a delay tactic. In her eyes, Lin Yanran was a goddess descended to earth.

Su Chen, to her, was nothing but a pile of filth.

He was unworthy of Lin Yanran and just a roadblock preventing her from advancing further in the entertainment industry.

But for the company’s benefit, Xu Fangyuan had to soothe Su Chen for now.

Once the storm passed, Lin Yanran could toss Su Chen aside again.

She had done this many times; she was very experienced.

Yet, as Xu Fangyuan spoke with conviction, Su Chen’s voice came through the line.

"Sue? Why wouldn’t I sue? Sister Yuan, you’ve only been gone a few days and already become so naive?"

"Besides, why do you think I still care about Lin Yanran? To me, she’s worthless now."

Su Chen’s words left Xu Fangyuan stunned, frozen in place.