The Most Popular Comedian

Chapter 54

Damn it!

Rong Yuheng was now a capitalized “damn” on his forehead—

How did his owner show up? How did he forget about his owner!

And Wen Zhecheng seemed to have a strange script, and he was creating an incredible aura all by himself!

You Tianyu’s bold presence emerged quietly, then disappeared without a trace…

His gaze was bewildered, covered in question marks:

What the heck is this?? Why hasn’t anyone told him about the flying pages and added scenes???

Wen Zhecheng was still immersed in his own low pressured aura, his thin lips tightly pressed into a straight line, his chest heaving a few times, seemingly in anger.

He loosened the hand gripping Rong Yuheng’s arm, then placed it on the latter’s waist, his eyes locked onto You Tianyu. “Starting from today, I’ll also join this program, Rong Rong, I’ll take care of you.”

Damn… Rong Yuheng only just realized the weirdest part—Wen Zhecheng calling him “Rong Rong”!

And he was saying all sorts of nonsensical things to You Tianyu. Could it be that he was gotten too deep into the “owner” script?

Rong Yuheng quickly reached out and pressed his hand on Wen Zhecheng’s arm, attempting to break this eerie atmosphere. “Teacher Wen, this is my brother, Brother Tianyu.”

Wen Zhecheng was taken aback, and his sharp aura diminished by half. He remembered that Rong Yuheng had a brother. Could this be Rong Tianyu?

While Wen Zhecheng assessed You Tianyu, the latter’s eyes also narrowed… he seemed to have figured it out, he caught the “owner.”

You Tianyu raised his chin proudly and joined Wen Zhecheng’s small theater, ‘I’m Xiao Heng’s brother, the brother from the next door who grew up together.’

The arrogance in You Tianyu’s attitude and the loudness of his tone, especially the word ‘next door’, was enunciated particularly emphatically, as if he was an old neighbor.

Wen Zhecheng’s eyes softened for two seconds before sharpening again!

Rong Yuheng was speechless.

Between the three of them, a strong magnetic field, inexplicable yet powerful, lingered. Even Su Yuyin and Yang Wen, who had seen many things, couldn’t help but show an amazed expression.

Yang Wen even brought over two small stools and sat side by side with Su Yuyin, eating melon together.

Xu Sun felt like he was about to break into a cold sweat—

Oh my god… Did no one tell him that there would be this kind of morning drama?

Suddenly, a wealthy sponsor emerged, that was fine, but why did even the Acting Emperor Wen have to join in the fun? There seemed to be a trend of a love triangle developing! Who is this Rong Yuheng?

Fortunately, Rong Yuheng’s mental resilience was particularly strong. Even though he was inexplicably caught up in a confusing and heated situation, he still didn’t forget his original intention.

Amid internal and external troubles, eliminate the external troubles first, then address the internal concerns. This principle has stood the test of time.

Rong Yuheng lightly extended a little finger and turned the focus towards Xu Sun, speaking to wake up You Tianyu, who was engrossed in acting,

“Tianyu, Teacher Wen was my mentor during the audition period. He also helped me review the contract when I signed with Sun-ge.”

Upon this reminder, You Tianyu finally broke free from the “love triangle script” and remembered the primary task, returning to the initial point and setting aside the matter of the “pet owner” for now.

“Well, thank you, Teacher Wen, for taking care of our Xiao Heng and helping me get such a good agent.”

You Tianyu had originally intended to single out Xu Sun, but as soon as he spoke, the entire rest area fell into silence.

“…”

Even Su Yuyin and Yang Wen, who were eating melon, felt so awkward that they almost clenched their toes tightly against the soles of their shoes, as if they could dig a hole through the floor…

Rong Yuheng’s gaze darkened: he was provoking.

Wen Zhecheng raised an eyebrow: he was insinuating.

Xu Sun burst into tears directly: he was exaggerating my importance!

You Tianyu acted as if he hadn’t noticed, even feeling a bit pleased with himself—what a perfect transition!

He stood in place and extended his hand toward Xu Sun, “Is this the great agent for Xiao Heng?”

Xu Sun’s scalp felt numb. He quickly bent down and jogged a couple of steps forward, extending his hand, “Not great, not great…”

“Not great?” You Tianyu’s hand recoiled, smoothly tucking it into his pocket, “So, our Xiao Heng isn’t worthy of a great agent?”

Xu Sun’s hand reached empty air, and he stood awkwardly in place, “No… I mean, I’ve stumbled upon a treasure.”

On the side, Su Yuyin and Yang Wen, who were eating melon, had already linked their arms together, passing strength to each other. It was as if the mountains and rivers were being torn apart beneath their feet…

They felt that Xu Sun didn’t stumble upon a treasure; he had hit the jackpot.

You Tianyu continued to add fuel to the fire, “So, not a great agent, but are the resources in their hands good? They must be providing the best for our Rongrong, right?”

“I…” Xu Sun swallowed a mouthful of saliva, just about to say something, when he was interrupted by You Tianyu.

“At the very least, they should be on the level of ‘Treasure Hunt,’ right? The three of us came to sponsor because of Xiao Heng’s face. Isn’t that right, Director Yang?”

Yang Wen, who was happily eating melon, was suddenly cued and almost didn’t react in time, “Uh! Yes, that’s right. Thanks to the support of the three bosses!”

Oh my god!

Su Yuyin, Wen Zhecheng, and Xu Sun all mentally exclaimed “Oh my god.”

Su Yuyin had been in variety shows for many years and had seen many people enter with funding, but he had never seen someone like Rong Yuheng, who had brought his whole family to the program. What was he trying to achieve? Showmanship?

Wen Zhecheng’s heart was growing increasingly sour.

One You Tianyu wasn’t enough; there were three of them!

He looked somewhat resentfully at the smug little hamster by his side, his mind scrolling like a barrage: “How many good older brothers do you actually have…”

Rong Yuheng was secretly delighted, but suddenly he noticed Wen Zhecheng’s unfriendly gaze! He alertly lifted his head—oh no, Wen Zhecheng was getting obsessed with the main pet storyline!

Rong Yuheng immediately rubbed against Wen Zhecheng and mouthed a friendly greeting, “Owner~”

Wen Zhecheng’s heart instantly eased, and his gaze gradually softened…

After soothing Wen Zhecheng, who was like a timed bomb, Rong Yuheng shifted his attention back to Xu Sun.

At this point, Xu Sun was unable to say anything.

His mind was buzzing, filled with You Tianyu’s words, “the three of us.”

Damn it, he thought You Tianyu was the big boss, but it turns out there were three sponsors!

It was only now that he finally understood why “Treasure Hunt” had invited Rong Yuheng to be a permanent guest.

To hell with variety show sensibilities! Yang Wen should be an actor, not a director!

You Tianyu was still diligently playing the unreasonable CEO role, “Now that you know Little Heng’s value, you must have an idea of what level of resources he should have.”

“Young Master You… my abilities are limited.”

“Then you should maximize those limited abilities.”

Xu Sun was instantly choked and couldn’t say anything.

He turned his head, wanting Rong Yuheng to say a few words for him, but when he looked up, he saw that Rong Yuheng had already seamlessly transitioned into another storyline, leaning weakly against Wen Zhecheng as if he were a bud waiting to bloom, pure and untainted.

Xu Sun, “…” A familiar feeling of déjà vu.

Before Xu Sun could get lost in memories, Rong Yuheng had already continued according to his own script.

Endless worry poured out from his clear eyes, “It seems like they’re arguing over me…”

Wen Zhecheng gently rubbed his petal-like hair, full of affection, “It’s not your fault.”

Rong Yuheng smoothly followed, “Of course.”

Everyone, “…”

Xu Sun had no interest in appreciating the strange little play between Rong Yuheng and Wen Zhecheng! He was on the verge of tears—he had just privately reached an agreement with Zai’an’s uncle, promising to try and allocate the best resources for Zai’an.

Moreover, he had even secretly made some moves behind Rong Yuheng’s back…

Thinking about this, Xu Sun felt a surge of anxiety in his heart, his spine tingling, as if he were being blown by the cold wind while standing in front of the Lords of the Underworld.

After a moment of silence, Xu Sun suddenly took a deep breath, as if he had made a decision.

He turned to Yang Wen and Su Yuyin, “Director Yang, Teacher Su… I’m sorry, but I’d like to talk to Yuheng alone for a moment. Could we borrow a few minutes here?”

Yang Wen and Su Yuyin had been munching on melon for a while, and by now, they knew that they were probably going to discuss something serious. Yang Wen casually mentioned that they would be ready to start recording the program in twenty minutes, then he and Su Yuyin left the rest area.

…

Xu Sun escorted them to the door, and Rong Yuheng exchanged a meaningful glance with You Tianyu: It’s done.

The requests You Tianyu had made were just casual comments, primarily to exert pressure, not to be fulfilled. The goal was to make Xu Sun voluntarily bring up the topic of terminating the contract.

As Chu Jianlun said: it’s easy to invite a Buddha but difficult to send one away.

Once Xu Sun realized that his small temple can’t accommodate a big Buddha, he would naturally choose to terminate the contract.

It was best for Xu Sun to initiate the termination, but if Rong Yuheng did it, it might came with some conditions to get one last bit of benefit— even if Xu Sun didn’t dare to, he feared that people might later use the contract termination as fodder, claiming that as soon as Rong Yuheng’s popularity rises, he kicked out his previous agent and found a new one. At that point, it would truly be an irreparable mess.

The door to the rest area clicked shut, leaving only four people inside.

Xu Sun was about to speak when You Tianyu suddenly frowned and glanced at Wen Zhecheng, “Why is Teacher Wen still here?”

Wen Zhecheng was a little unhappy. This big brother-next-door always seemed to want him to leave. Did he intend to be alone with Rong Yuheng once Xu Sun was gone?

“I need to oversee Rongrong, so of course I’ll stay.”

“With me as Rongrong’s older brother, that’s enough oversight.”

“In the entertainment industry, Director You might not be as knowledgeable as I am.”

Rong Yuheng, “…”

He felt like he was watching a youth drama on 8 PM TV, and not the kind from now, but from five or six years ago.

Wen Zhecheng and You Tianyu continued to engage in a pointless verbal sparring match. They launched into a debate about the professionalism of “signing contracts,” and it even gradually shifted into the realm of academia…

Between the two of them, an invisible energy field seemed to form, kicking up dust at their feet and generating a protective barrier that shielded everything.

“…”

Both Rong Yuheng and Xu Sun wore wooden expressions. They sat on the small stools that Yang Wen and the others had just used to eat melon, and pulled up electronic contracts to begin discussing the terms of termination.

The verbal discussions were meant to reach a consensus. The formal termination process would still require reporting to the company and drafting a new contract, among other subsequent steps.

Once they reached an agreement on nullifying the valid contract, Xu Sun tentatively said, “Yuheng, I’ll take responsibility for the termination. You just need to wait for a better agent. This chapter of our cooperation will end, and we can turn over a new leaf…”

Rong Yuheng leaned back in his chair and looked at Xu Sun. His lips naturally carried a smile, making him seem approachable. He didn’t speak, but Xu Sun inexplicably felt a sense of unease.

Just as Xu Sun nervously swallowed, Rong Yuheng suddenly patted his hand, “Of course, Sun-ge, I don’t hold grudges.”

Upon hearing “I don’t hold grudges,” Xu Sun’s heart skipped a beat. He had the feeling that Rong Yuheng knew something, but the latter didn’t say anything further.

“The time is almost up, and I have to record a program.” Rong Yuheng stood up as he spoke, “You can go ahead. After it’s over, you don’t need to pick me up. I’ll ride in Teacher Wen’s car. Sun-ge, let’s bid farewell here.”

Xu Sun suddenly heard this and felt a bit melancholic. He might had taken advantage of Rong Yuheng, but he wasn’t completely heartless. When Rong Yuheng said “farewell,” it probably meant that their paths would diverge completely from now on.

Whether Rong Yuheng flourished in the future or hit a low point, it had nothing to do with Xu Sun.

A sour feeling emerged in Xu Sun’s heart. “Yuheng, I…”

“However, I have a parting gift for you.”

“What is it?” Xu Sun immediately casted aside his cheap sentimentality and leaned forward expectantly.

Rong Yuheng smiled, “After you leave, just wait at the door. It should arrive in about five minutes.”

Xu Sun suddenly got excited, rubbed his hands, and hastily thanked Rong Yuheng before slipping out. He completely forgot about the previous sentimental mood.

The door clicked shut once again, breaking the atmosphere of back-and-forth exchange in the rest area.

Wen Zhecheng and You Tianyu seemed to awaken from a dream. They raised their heads and looked around.

“Where’s Xu Sun? Hasn’t he come back after seeing off Director Yang?”

Rong Yuheng, “…”

He felt like applauding for these two’s incredible ability to block things out!

Rong Yuheng’s gaze was gentle, his tone calm, “Have the two of you finished your battle? Should I call Director Yang back and set up a stage for you?”

Wen Zhecheng & You Tianyu, “…”

—

On the other end, Xu Sun ran excitedly to the front gate and waited for a few minutes. Then, he saw a food delivery car pull up in front of him.

The delivery person took a cake box out of the car, “Mr. Xu Sun?”

Xu Sun conscientiously handed over his hand, “It’s me, it’s me!”

After confirming his identity with his phone number, Xu Sun held the large cake and looked around: Rong Yuheng had ordered a parting cake for him! They were parting on good terms!

Joyfully, he got into his car, opened the cake box, and took a deep breath—it smelled of blueberries and strawberries. As he was enjoying the flavor of the fruity sweetness mixed with cream on his taste buds, he suddenly remembered Rong Yuheng’s “social investigation” on their way here.

Could it be that Rong Yuheng had already prepared for this farewell back then? That’s impossible, right?

As Xu Sun speculated with skepticism, he shamelessly started devouring the cake. The tangy and sweet taste of the fruits combined with the cream, creating a burst of flavor on his palate. Just as Xu Sun was relishing the moment, his phone suddenly rang.

The caller was none other than Zai’an’s uncle.

“Hey, Xu Sun! Did you send Rong Yuheng to the recording of ‘Treasure Hunt Conference’ today? Did you notice anything unusual about him?”

Xu Sun’s heart skipped a beat, “What do you mean by ‘unusual’?”

Backed by the three major sponsors, would that be considered unusual?

The voice on the other end sounded somewhat frustrated, “Last time when Liu Wanjing hosted the show, he made a few sarcastic remarks. Just now, when he arrived at the program group, he found out he had been replaced!”

Xu Sun’s movement of eating the cake came to a halt.

The grumbling voice continued intermittently from the receiver, “Nothing seems to be going smoothly, why is luck so bad!”

For some reason, an emoji suddenly popped into Xu Sun’s mind, automatically replacing itself with Rong Yuheng’s face. As he thought of this, even the taste of the cake in his mouth changed:

This is blueberry, this is strawberry, meeting me is your bad luck.

Author’s note: Rong Yuheng (Sea Otter Casting Nets): What an idiot, let’s take advantage of this!

You Tianyu (Excited): A love triangle plot, how interesting!

Wen Zhecheng (Annoyed): How many good big brothers do you even have?