Tang Ye was initially going to refuse, but upon hearing that Tang Xiao Min was also going, he nodded in agreement.
"Alright, let's go together."
This left Shu Ya with no choice but to agree.
She leaned in and whispered her complaints to Tang Xiao Min.
"I finally managed to get him to go out with me, and you're coming along as a third wheel. Do you know how hard it was for me?"
*Pfft...*
Tang Xiao Min mercilessly laughed at Shu Ya and told her a truth.
"A simp, chasing until there's nothing left. Don't say I didn't warn you, don't just look at his appearance; Tang Ye is ruthless."
Shu Ya didn't believe it.
"What you can't get, you desire more. I like a challenge. If you're my friend, stop trying to talk me out of it."
"Fine, I'm saying this now, don't come crying to me later."
"Just you wait and call me sister-in-law."
...
Upon arriving at their destination, Tang Xiao Min realized that Shu Ya had booked a romantic candlelit dinner.
Her arrival with Sheng Mo truly made them the third wheels.
"Everyone, sit down. Even though it's a candlelit dinner, we can squeeze in," Shu Ya said, a little displeased.
Tang Ye had long understood Shu Ya's intentions.
As they spent more time together, he felt that while Shu Ya was quirky, she wasn't malicious.
Most importantly, she was exceptionally good to him.
Unconsciously, he had gotten used to calling her for everything, and she indeed handled things very well.
Even though it was her assistant who handled them, it didn't affect the outcome.
"Don't complain. Xiao Min clearly has something to say today. I'll treat you to a candlelit dinner another day, just the two of us," Tang Ye said.
"Ah!"
Shu Ya was stunned, almost disbelieving.
"Tang Ye... did you just say... you're treating me to a candlelit dinner..."
"Did I... did I hear that right?"
Tang Xiao Min smiled helplessly.
"You heard correctly. We all heard it."
Looking at her pathetic state, she was usually so fiery, but around Tang Ye, she turned into a lapdog.
Heaven and Earth are impartial, treating all things as straw dogs.
Love is impartial, treating all things as simps.
...
From this moment on, Shu Ya was overjoyed, beaming like a shy flower.
Tang Xiao Min got goosebumps.
However, it was time for serious matters.
"Shu Ya, you'll be Sheng Mo's agent."
"At the same time, I'll personally handle the public relations to make Sheng Mo the biggest top star in the company."
Upon hearing that she had to work, Shu Ya refused without a second thought.
"Not doing it."
She was here to charm a handsome guy, not to work.
After being rejected, Sheng Mo's already gloomy face turned into a bitter one.
Tang Ye said earnestly, "Xiao Min, are you sure you're choosing Sheng Mo and not any other newcomer?"
Tang Xiao Min nodded affirmatively.
"Yes, Sheng Mo it is."
Since the boss had decided, there was nothing for him, the general manager, to say.
"Alright, then Sheng Mo it is. I'll also be personally involved and work with you."
"Okay."
...
Seeing that Tang Ye would be involved, Shu Ya couldn't possibly stay out of it.
"If Tang Ye is involved, then I want to be involved too."
Shu Ya had immediately gone back on her word, her U-turn astonishingly swift.
Although she had only used the excuse of an internship to pursue a handsome guy, Tang Xiao Min still hoped she would gain something during her internship. That's why she decided to pull her in.
Targeting Sheng Mo's nationwide blacklisting, Tang Xiao Min specifically crafted a "black and red" route and persona for him.
Previously, the public relations department had been constantly fighting against Sheng Mo's anti-fans.
This time, they changed their approach. Since they couldn't defeat the haters, they decided to join them.
The public relations team transformed into an anti-fan team.
The trolls, with their unified, bizarre avatars, relentlessly trashed Sheng Mo.
After over a month of unremitting effort, Sheng Mo gained the resounding nickname "Mei Ge" and became a sensation in the entertainment industry.
Countless meme videos were created, with the anti-fans outdoing themselves.
As a result, everyone, whether they knew him or not, knew about "Mei Ge" in the entertainment industry.
The words "Mei Ge" became the hottest and most provocative phrase of the moment.
Despite being constantly bashed, it was undeniable that "Mei Ge" was also the most popular.
Shu Ya chuckled awkwardly and turned the computer screen to Tang Xiao Min and Tang Ye.
"Look, Sheng Mo is trending on the hot search again. This is the fourth time this week he's been number one, and if nothing unexpected happens, it'll be him tomorrow too."
Tang Ye couldn't help but sigh.
"I've been in the entertainment industry for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen someone be hated by the entire internet. With things turning out this way, I truly don't know if Sheng Mo is black or red."
Tang Xiao Min curved her lips into a triumphant smile.
"When blackness reaches its extreme, it becomes popularity. There's nothing wrong with this. After being targeted like this, even if he's attacked again in the future, it won't matter. He can't even fail if he wanted to."
"So... what should we do now?"
What to do? Naturally, go all out.
"Continue taking endorsements, release new songs, in short, make money."
...
As Sheng Mo's fame exploded, advertisements, movies, and variety shows poured in.
Tang Ye made a bold decision: the media company would focus all its efforts on cultivating Sheng Mo, with the entire staff serving him.
They would firmly grasp this cash cow, allowing him to create more value, and while achieving his success, the company would also reap greater profits.
...
In the blink of an eye, summer vacation arrived.
Shu Ya walked into Tang Ye's office and, as if joking, brought up a matter.
"Tang Ye, you said you'd treat me to a candlelit dinner last time. Do you still remember that?"
Recalling that incident, Tang Ye's memory was jogged. He had indeed said it.
He was no longer young and indeed needed to consider his major life decisions, with his mother even starting to urge him to get married.
Shu Ya, regardless of her family background, character, or work ability, was excellent.
She was a very suitable marriage partner.
He decided to give it a try with her.
"I remember. If you have time, then how about tonight?"
Hearing this, Shu Ya's heart soared.
"Then I'll go get ready now. Wait for me!"
...
She rushed home as fast as she could, changed clothes, applied makeup, and made herself look stunning.
Although she woke up an hour earlier every day to prepare herself to appear before Tang Ye in her best state, this was truly her first real date with Tang Ye.
For such an important occasion, she had to be at her absolute best.
Before leaving, she specifically called Tang Xiao Min to brag.
"Xiao Min, Tang Ye is taking me to a candlelit dinner. How about that? I told you he'd fall for me sooner or later."
"Is that true?"
"Of course it is. Just you wait, I'll send you pictures later to prove it."
"Shu Ya..."
*Beep beep beep...*
With a busy signal, Shu Ya hung up.
When she tried calling again, it went unanswered.
Half an hour earlier, Tang Xiao Min had received a call from Pan Jie, who was asking about Tang Ye's whereabouts.
Although Tang Xiao Min hadn't told her, with Pan Jie's capabilities, she would surely find him.
A bad premonition arose in Tang Xiao Min's heart.