Xiao Pan eagerly dragged Shi Pengpeng to the red carpet event.
Xiao Lingshu had initially wanted to join them but was politely declined.
Undeterred, he decided to mingle with the other guests, hoping to find opportunities to promote the Yuan Yi Temple.
Cat Claw, a company with vast resources, had attracted a crowd of popular bloggers and internet celebrities.
The screams of fans outside the red carpet were almost deafening.
Xiao Pan couldn’t help but gasp in excitement every now and then, his eyes darting around to take in all the action.
She was already scheming how to naturally approach these stars and bloggers for photos.
As they were enjoying the spectacle, someone nearby suddenly clicked their tongue and said, “Are all of Yu Tian’s people here?”
“Not quite, but almost. Everyone with a name is here,” another person replied.
“Selina truly has a way with people,” the first person remarked.
The other person responded with a hint of jealousy, “Humph, I think it’s more about Mr. Ouyang’s influence.”
Xiao Pan picked up on the conversation.
With so many internet celebrities these days, the streaming algorithms of short video platforms ensured that everyone saw different bloggers.
Even though Xiao Pan was an avid surfer, she couldn’t recognize all the bloggers present, nor did she know which companies they belonged to.
However, she was aware of Yu Tian Culture, as Fuxi E-commerce had recently had some friction with them.
Shi Pengpeng also seemed to dislike the domineering style of this MCN company.
Xiao Pan, a little annoyed, said, “Pengpeng, Yu Tian Culture seems to have a lot of influence, doesn’t it?”
“It does,” Shi Pengpeng replied vaguely, her tone flat.
She had already seen the guest list and mentioned, “Yu Tian has sent about a dozen people today.”
“A dozen?” Xiao Pan was shocked.
“Are they trying to take over? Do they have some sort of deal with Cat Claw?”
Shi Pengpeng thought to herself, Xiao Pan really had a knack for getting to the truth without even realizing it.
The number of guest seats at the Cat Claw Night was limited.
To get more exposure at such a grand event, various MCN companies had pulled out all the stops.
It was quite an achievement for any company to secure a few spots.
The fact that Yu Tian Culture had brought over a dozen bloggers was truly remarkable.
It was no secret that the relationship between Yu Tian Culture and the Cat Claw executives was quite close, but previously, they had always been discreet.
Now, it seemed like they didn’t even bother to hide it anymore.
People at the event couldn’t help but wonder if Yu Tian Culture had already established such a strong foothold within Cat Claw.
If that was the case, wouldn’t Yu Tian become even more dominant and uncontrollable on the Cat Claw platform in the future?
Xiao Pan indignantly said, “Isn’t Mr. Yan pursuing you? Can’t you ask him to ban Yu Tian Culture?”
Shi Pengpeng’s lips twitched.
“What does he think he is?”
Xiao Pan matter-of-factly replied, “A domineering CEO, of course.”
Shi Pengpeng sighed, “I think you should watch fewer idol dramas.”
Ignoring the fact that Yan Jing was just a VP with shares, even an emperor in a feudal society would have to weigh various relationships before taking action against a faction.
Moreover, the reason Yu Tian could bring so many people today was because Yan Jing had approved it.
However, that was something not meant for outsiders to know.
Xiao Pan, who didn’t understand the complex power struggles within the company, pouted and muttered, “Mr. Yan doesn’t seem domineering enough. His pursuit is so vague. I wonder if he’s even capable.”
“Ah, that’s still uncertain,” Shi Pengpeng said, wiping her brow and warning, “Keep your voice down…”
Before she could finish, a loud cheer erupted from the entrance.
Xiao Pan’s eyes lit up, and she screamed in excitement, “Ahhhh!!! Mr. Meng——”
Shi Pengpeng was startled and followed his gaze to the entrance, where a striking couple walked onto the red carpet.
The woman was wearing a revealing dress that showed off a large expanse of cleavage.
Her heavy makeup couldn’t hide the signs of plastic surgery on her face.
She was none other than Hui Xi, who was notorious for trying to claim others’ video copyrights as her own.
The man beside her had a decent appearance, though not enough to cause screams.
However, his impressive physique was hard to ignore.
He was tall and broad-shouldered, with a narrow waist.
Under his suit jacket, he wore a black, mesh-like, tight-fitting inner layer that accentuated his well-defined eight-pack abs.
The low neckline of the inner layer revealed a thin gold chain around his neck, which dangled down his chest and disappeared into his shirt.
Despite the minimal exposure, there was an unmistakable sense of provocative allure.
Shi Pengpeng, who had seen the list of attendees from Yu Tian Culture, recognized the man as Xu Qin, the top male talent that Yu Tian had been promoting.
Of course, being the top male talent was just a fancy title.
In reality, he was known for his borderline content.
Yu Tian had always made quick money from soft pornography, regardless of gender.
However, the world of borderline content thrived on novelty and rapid turnover.
Over the years, Yu Tian had replaced their top female talents countless times.
Hui Xi had only risen to prominence in the past six months, but Xu Qin was said to be quite capable, having held the top male position for a long time.
Shi Pengpeng was puzzled.
“Who is Mr. Meng?”
“That’s him,” Xiao Pan said, pointing at Xu Qin.
“His old ID was ‘Dreamer by the Luo River.'”
“Oh,” Shi Pengpeng understood and looked at Xiao Pan meaningfully.
“You’re his fan?”
“Yes, I’ve been following him for almost two years…” Xiao Pan stopped abruptly, realizing what she had said.
After a brief pause, she decided to own it and said, “Well, experts say that looking at abs can effectively reduce depression and mortality risks!”
Shi Pengpeng couldn’t argue with that and patted Xiao Pan’s shoulder understandingly.
“No need to explain. You deserve it after all your hard work. Go ahead and enjoy the view.”
With the high-pressure jobs these days, it was only natural to indulge in some guilty pleasures after work.
“Ah,” Xiao Pan sighed, a little disappointed.
“Mr. Meng is wearing too much today. I almost didn’t recognize him…”
“Too much?” Shi Pengpeng questioned.
“Yes,” Xiao Pan explained.
“He used to be the first male bodhisattva of Cat Claw and was very generous to his fans.”
As she spoke, she pulled out a few cherished videos and stealthily showed them to Shi Pengpeng.
Shi Pengpeng glanced at the videos and was taken aback.
The content was indeed very bold.
In the videos, Xu Qin was barely clothed above the waist and exposed below the hips.
His actions were daring, with countless tricks that left one dazzled.
However, even more eye-catching were Xiao Pan’s comments in the comment section:
[Mr. Meng, I’m not watching for free. I’ll bring more people to you.]
[I don’t understand what you’re trying to express with these videos, so I keep watching to try to understand.]
[No joke, when I become the mayor of Xiluo, I’ll give every girl one of these! This is my campaign promise. Wink.jpg]
[So frustrated, my phone worth thousands of dollars doesn’t have touch functionality. Angry.jpg]
Shi Pengpeng was speechless.
“Ah, Mr. Meng is being silly. He was doing so well as a welfare guy, but now he’s inexplicably transitioning. He stopped showing off in his videos and even stopped giving out welfare.”
“To be honest, his face is just average. I hope he realizes his strengths. People follow him for his generosity, not his looks,” Xiao Pan continued to grumble.
It turned out that Xu Qin had a decent following even before signing with an MCN.
His account ID used to be “Dreamer by the Luo River.”
With his good looks and willingness to give fans what they wanted, he had already garnered a loyal fan base.
After signing with Yu Tian, he quickly became their top talent.
His live streams had high traffic, with many wealthy female fans.
His videos were considered the epitome of borderline art by his fans.
Moreover, Dreamer by the Luo River was particularly generous.
He often live-streamed outdoors and gave fans perks.
Whoever met him offline could touch his abs, earning him the nickname “Cat Claw’s First Male Bodhisattva.”
“Boohoo, I was always hoping to run into him live-streaming on the street so I could interact with him,” Xiao Pan lamented.
“Who knew he would suddenly decide to transition…”
Art, male bodhisattva, interaction…
Shi Pengpeng was momentarily at a loss for which term to comment on first.
She also found it strange and asked, “Why did he transition?”
Since her contact with Yu Tian, she had only heard of normal bloggers being transitioned into soft pornography after joining Yu Tian.
It was rare to hear of a successful welfare man transitioning to something more wholesome.
“I’m not sure…” Xiao Pan looked puzzled and thought for a moment.
“It seems like his company wanted to push him into the entertainment industry.”
About three to four months ago, during a live stream, Dreamer by the Luo River had happily announced that his company had new plans for him.
They intended to promote him as the male lead in TV dramas and movies.
Therefore, he would take a break from live streaming to study acting and would no longer do explicit live streams.
At that time, the fans were skeptical.
After all, Dreamer had been very explicit in the past, with hundreds of high-definition welfare videos on the homepage.
The entertainment industry was also strict about its image.
No company would dare to let him play the male lead, or they might face complaints and bans before the show even finished editing.
However, Dreamer by the Luo River did stop live streaming for a month.
When he returned, his ID had changed to Xu Qin.
He was now fully clothed and more dignified.
His live streams were purely conversational, with no more panting, shaking, wetness, kneeling, or any of the previous antics, let alone giving out welfare offline.
Xiao Pan had seen Xu Qin a few times since then but found it boring and would switch away after a few minutes.
However, the wealthy female fans on his list remained loyal, continuously giving him generous gifts.
Speaking of this, Xiao Pan was even more envious, with tears in her eyes.
“His wealthy female fans are so rich. It’s one thing to give him gifts when he was entertaining, but they still do it even though he’s not doing that anymore…”
Shi Pengpeng was not surprised.
The so-called top donors, whether male or female, probably had more complex backgrounds.
“Forget it, forget it,” Shi Pengpeng comforted.
“Didn’t you get to see him in person? If I remember correctly, we should be sitting at the same table with him later. If you really like him, you can ask for a photo with him.”
“Wow, really? Pengpeng, you’re my hero!” Xiao Pan immediately perked up but then hesitated.
“But our company has had issues with their company. Would it be inappropriate?”
“What’s the problem?” Shi Pengpeng said nonchalantly.
Company disputes had nothing to do with individual employees, and Xiao Pan had been following Mr. Meng long before he joined Fuxi.
“Go ahead and do it. I’ll be your photographer.”
“Ah, that’s amazing,” Xiao Pan was overjoyed, hopping on the spot.
She was a little shy and said, “Um, Pengpeng, do you think it would be too rude if I asked him if I could touch his abs?”
Shi Pengpeng:”…..”