After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 740 - 402: Evil Intentions_2

As the tension between the two grew palpable, Tang Xinyi quickly interjected, "Alright. Boss Chen, we were discussing the partnership earlier and haven't finished yet. Let's go over there to continue."

As she spoke, Tang Xinyi took Chen Feng by the hand and led him aside, and Chen Feng didn't refuse. Although he was somewhat angry with Fan Xin, it wasn't the right occasion to confront him. After all, this gathering was hosted by Tao Yaoyang, and he was invited by Tao Yaoyang; if they clashed, it would be awkward for everyone.

Fan Xin watched Tang Xinyi intimately clutch Chen Feng's hand as they walked away, his brow twitching slightly as his expression darkened. He stepped toward Lu Sijia, who was about to walk away, and said in a low voice, "Please relay a message to your boss: Tang Xinyi is someone I've set my sights on. Also, I hope to make friends with him. You understand my meaning, right?"

Though Lu Sijia's expression turned unpleasant at his words, she nodded slightly and replied coldly, "I'll pass it on," before turning to leave.

With a cold smile playing on his lips, Fan Xin quickly restrained it, gracefully turning to walk slowly toward a cluster of people.

He was confident that Chen Feng would make a wise decision, avoiding competition for Tang Xinyi. Moreover, if the other party was sensible, they'd certainly reach out to discuss the previous investment project in the film city.

Meanwhile, after pulling Chen Feng to a secluded spot, Tang Xinyi released him, quietly explaining, "Fan Xin is quite obnoxious, but he does have some connections. I hear his uncle is a leader in the main bureau, someone with real power, able to wield influence over film and TV drama reviews. Otherwise, why would so many people give him face?"

Chen Feng listened, furrowing his brow slightly but also feeling somewhat relieved. No wonder that guy was so arrogant.

Li Shengping is just the director of the local bureau in East Sea Province. While he has the authority to review and approve films and TV dramas produced here, if pressure comes from the main bureau, Li Shengping certainly couldn't withstand it.

Tang Xinyi sighed and said, "Now you understand what I mentioned earlier. Even though I dislike him, I can't cross him and can only try to avoid him. We truly can't afford to offend his uncle from the film company perspective."

Chen Feng dismissively said, "He is who he is, and his uncle is who his uncle is. Does his uncle really listen to his every word?"

"Don't be skeptical. An owner of a film company offended him before, and that year, two of the company's TV dramas couldn't pass the review, being held back for two or three years. Only after the owner diligently sought his forgiveness did the dramas finally pass review. Do you still think he and his uncle aren't connected?"

Chen Feng felt a bit more concerned upon hearing this.

If the relationship between him and his uncle was this close, or his uncle really protected him, abusing official power for personal vendettas, Fengmang Film and Television Company might indeed face future trouble.

"What do you think I should do?" Chen Feng pondered for a moment then asked.

Tang Xinyi rolled her eyes flirtatiously and said, "I can only tell you what I know; it's up to you to figure out what to do." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

At this moment, Lu Sijia approached, her expression somewhat grim as she said, "Sister Xinyi, it seems my boss was right earlier; that guy really has his eye on you. He just asked me to deliver a message to my boss, claiming you're the woman he wants and expressing a wish to be friends. You should be cautious moving forward."

Hearing this, Tang Xinyi's expression shifted slightly, coldly laughing, "What audacity. Daring to target me, he'll get what's coming to him sooner or later."

Lu Sijia chuckled wryly, "Didn't you mention he has strong ties with the main bureau? If he blocks your projects during review, what can you do?"

Tang Xinyi was momentarily speechless. Although her company currently has no new dramas being filmed, there certainly will be in the future. Being stonewalled during reviews would be exceedingly painful.

Right then, Tang Xinyi immediately suggested to Chen Feng, "Boss Chen, aren't you friends with Tao Yaoyang? Why not ask him to mediate with Fan Xin? I'm sure Tao Yaoyang holds enough sway."

Chen Feng merely hesitated a moment before shaking his head, "No need to trouble him with such matters. When the time comes, we'll deal with it."

Saying this, he smiled to reassure her, "Don't worry. Although the man has designs on you, he won't succeed. As they say, evil will be vanquished eventually; his days are numbered."

Tang Xinyi chuckled bitterly, "Fingers crossed. If only his uncle were out of the picture. Once his uncle falls, he'd be a nobody."

Chen Feng laughed, "I have a hunch he'll fall into misfortune. My hunches have always been accurate."

The two women were, of course, skeptical. Lu Sijia then said, "Boss, you heard what I said earlier; he expressed an interest in being friends. What action will you take?"

Indifferently, Chen Feng remarked, "We'll see."

Lu Sijia frowned, "What if 'Green Jade Case' can't pass review after filming is completed?"

"Don't worry about it. Once 'Green Jade Case' wraps filming, it'll be two or three months at least. We have ample time. Besides, as long as our film is problem-free, even with a powerful uncle, they can't control everything. Don't think of him and his uncle as invincible."

Lu Sijia didn't have much else to ponder, while Tang Xinyi's eyes suddenly brightened, eyeing Chen Feng with a playful smile, "Do you have some powerful connections, capable of overshadowing his uncle?"

Chen Feng didn't confirm nor deny, just casting Tang Xinyi a mysterious smile, "You'll just have to wait and see."

...

Though Fan Xin was merely an investment manager, at a gathering dominated by film industry owners and executives, he, as a fund manager, was very well-received, with everyone showing him great respect.

It's entirely understandable, given the advantage of having a well-connected uncle.

He basked in the pleasure of being fawned over once more, before casting his gaze toward the less than ideal silhouette at the floor-to-ceiling window.

Back when Tang Xinyi played Consort Qi, he'd been deeply enchanted by her, freshly in his first year of college. Despite having dated a few girlfriends by then, he was utterly captivated by Consort Qi (Tang Xinyi) at first sight.

Then, with remarkable serendipity, two years ago at a gathering, he encountered Tang Xinyi. Even after several years, she remained gorgeous and captivating, even more stunning in real life compared to TV and movies.

But subsequently, despite multiple attempts to contact and hint at his interest, falling just short of outright pursuing her, Tang Xinyi barely paid attention to him. It compelled him to leverage his uncle's connections, suppressing several film projects her company produced.

Yet Tang Xinyi was still unaware her company's film projects hadn't passed review due to his machinations.

Fan Xin hadn't actively revealed this to her either, withholding the truth because he felt the timing wasn't ripe. When the time did come, Tang Xinyi would have no choice but to yield to him, allowing him to maneuver at will.