Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

Agent Chen was so startled by Su Chen's seemingly casual glance that a thin layer of sweat instantly seeped down her back.

She subconsciously looked at Wang Weijia, only to see him secretly give her a pleading look.

The private room fell silent for a moment, as if the scent of sandalwood had frozen in that instant.

Sister Chen took a deep breath. She knew in her heart that hiding things from Su Chen was definitely not a wise move. If she found out what really happened later, her future would be ruined.

After giving Wang Weijia an apologetic look, Sister Chen composed herself and tried to keep her voice steady. "Mr. Su, the recording of the program went very smoothly overall. However, after the recording ended today, when Weijia asked the director for leave to go out for dinner, a small friction occurred between him and the host, Zhang Dada."

"Oh? Zhang Dada?" Su Chen put down his teacup, his fingertips lightly tapping the smooth cup wall, making a soft sound.

Upon hearing the name Zhang Dada, Deng Chao and Chen He both felt a pang of anxiety and exchanged a knowing look.

Zhang Dada. They're all very familiar with him. Everyone knows he's a notorious snob in the industry who likes to make things difficult for newcomers, especially talented ones from ordinary backgrounds. He always finds various reasons to make things difficult for them, and there have even been instances where contestants have mocked each other on stage.

Although this guy isn't a big name in the industry and doesn't have a good reputation, he's shameless enough to associate with anyone who's popular, especially many top female celebrities. This has allowed him to build a wide network of connections in the industry.

This is why, despite being unpopular in the industry, he receives numerous invitations to be a guest or host on various programs.

There's no way around it; the entertainment industry is all about connections. As long as you have connections, even a pig can be made into a lead actor.

Seeing this, Wang Weijia hurriedly spoke up, trying to downplay the situation: "Brother, it's really nothing. We just exchanged a few words during the recording of the show. It's nothing serious. I can handle it myself."

Seeing Wang Wei's anxious expression, Su Chen knew perfectly well that this guy just didn't want to cause him any trouble. He must have privately instructed his agent, Sister Chen, not to report this matter to Yang Mi or him.

He turned away from his gaze and looked at Deng Chao beside him, asking, "Chao, tell me, what's the deal with this Zhang Dada?"

Having been mentally prepared, Deng Chao quickly recounted everything he knew about Zhang Dada, with Chen He even adding a few explosive pieces of information from time to time.

As Deng Chao and Chen He added their comments, Zhang Dada's image in the industry—that of someone who flatters the powerful and bullies the weak while fearing the strong—gradually became clear.

After listening, Su Chen's face remained calm, he simply gave a soft "hmm" and continued to tap the side of the cup with his fingers.

His gaze returned to Wang Wei's house, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

“Wei Jia, you heard what Deng Chao and the others said, right? The more you back down with people like that, the more they think you're easy to bully. If you try to settle things peacefully, they'll only think you have no background and are only good for being bullied by them to feel important.”

Wang Wei opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he knew Su Chen was right, so he lowered his head in the end. "Big brother, I just don't want to cause you any trouble. You've already helped me a lot by signing me to CEO Mi's company, there's no need for that."

"Is it really necessary to lower yourself to his level?" Su Chen picked up on his words, shaking his head slightly. "This isn't a matter of lowering yourself to his level! If he dares to be sarcastic and sarcastic to you in front of the director today, he might dare to embarrass you on the show tomorrow!"

"You should know that your family, Wang Wei, are people I, Su Chen, brought into this circle. Slapping you in the face is slapping me in the face. If I don't retaliate, I'm afraid I'll be laughed at in the future."

"If someone says that I, Su Chen, wouldn't even stand up for my own brother when he was bullied in the entertainment industry, how am I supposed to survive in the business world?"

"Also, don't think you're causing me trouble. I don't even care about this kind of clown, or your older brother!"

"He's Zhang Dada! He's the first stepping stone for you into the entertainment industry!"

These words, though spoken softly, seemed to lower the temperature in the entire private room by several degrees. Deng Chao and Chen He held their breath, not daring to utter a sound, knowing that Su Chen was about to get serious.

Of course, for Su Chen, it was just a matter of moving a finger or saying a word.

Su Chen didn't look at Wang Wei's house anymore, but instead calmly instructed Chen Fei, who was standing behind him, "Fei~ go and find out what resources Zhang Dada has been in contact with recently, and cut them off completely. Also, call Yang Mi and tell her about this, and ask her if she can handle it."

"Um, sir, how far should we go with this? Should we remove him from tomorrow's program?" Chen Fei asked in a low voice, slightly bowing.

Su Chen hesitated for a moment, then looked at Wang Weijia, who was standing beside him with his head down, seemingly lost in thought, and said softly, "No need to chase him away. Let's keep him; consider it encouragement for Weijia!"

At this moment, Deng Chao spoke up at the opportune moment, his tone carrying a touch of just the right amount of flattery: "Mr. Su, Chen He and I have quite a few connections in the industry. Why don't you put in some effort to help promote the Wei family's reputation in the industry?"

Upon hearing this, a smile flashed in Su Chen's eyes. Deng Chao was adept at seizing opportunities. Not only had he sold him a favor, but he had also trapped him in the hands of the forces targeting Zhang Dada. Didn't this prove that he and the capital behind the move were on the same side?
If handled properly, this would be a win-win situation for Deng Chao and Chen He, or even more.

"Okay~ That's thoughtful!" Su Chen smiled, his gaze sweeping over the two faces with a hint of understanding and tacit approval.

He could naturally see through Deng Chao's little scheme, but it was no big deal. After all, they were all on his side, and he was never stingy in giving them opportunities.

Wang Weijia finally recovered from the huge shock. He stood up, picked up the teacup in front of him, his hand trembling slightly with excitement, but his tone was unusually firm: "Brother! I... I'm not very good with words, so I'll offer you this tea instead of wine! I will definitely work hard and never let you down!"

Looking at the burning fighting spirit in his eyes, Su Chen nodded in satisfaction and raised his glass as well: "It's good that you have the will! Remember, respect in this industry is not earned through tolerance, but through power and background."

"From now on, stand up straight!"

"Yes, brother!" Wang Weijia nodded vigorously and drank the tea in his cup in one gulp, as if he were drinking in his burning ambition!

Seeing that things had been discussed enough, Xiao Chen changed the subject: "Now that we've finished talking about the important matters, shouldn't we eat? My stomach is growling, I've been thinking about it for days!"

As Xiao Chen finished speaking, the atmosphere in the private room completely relaxed.

Relying on his previous relationship with Xiao Chen, who had been drinking and fishing together, Deng Chao asked with a smile, "Brother Chen, what good food is there here that you're talking about so much?"

Even Chen He, Wang Weijia, and the others turned their gazes toward Xiao Chen. After all, what they had seen since they entered had left them speechless with astonishment, and they wanted to know what other surprises awaited them.

"You didn't know, did you!" Xiao Chen gestured towards Su Chen with a hint of envy on his face, and explained, "Your Mr. Su made this place so luxurious so that he wouldn't have to eat out."

"For this purpose, we specially hired eight people. No, we should say eight teams, which include all eight major cuisines. Moreover, the skills of each chef are comparable to those of state banquets. Not to mention, the ingredients here are all transported from all over the world."

"Today's idea was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. If I had given it a day or two earlier and made some preparations, I could have let you taste some good things that you might not even be able to find online."

These words immediately piqued everyone's interest and whetted their appetites. Even Wang Weijia, who had been preoccupied with his own thoughts, had a brightening look in his eyes.

Needless to say, Wang Wei's family and his agent, Sister Chen, don't even have the opportunity to meet, let alone taste, a chef at the level of a state banquet! Even with Deng Chao and Chen He's wealth, they wouldn't dare to say that they can taste state banquet-level cuisine at any time.

Even dining at a Michelin-starred or Black Diamond restaurant requires reservations one or two days in advance, let alone at a state banquet chef level. Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Su Chen smiled helplessly and shook his head: "Alright, don't listen to Brother Chen's exaggerated words. Didn't I give you a gold membership card? If you want to eat there in the future, just call ahead and let me know!"

These words, spoken casually, warmed the hearts of Deng Chao and Chen He. That seemingly insignificant "gold membership card" represented not only the privilege of enjoying top-notch cuisine at any time, but also a symbol of being included in the core circle!
Deng Chao and Chen He exchanged a glance and laughed in unison, "Then we'll have to come and bother you often in the future!"

Wang Weijia's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say that he wanted to come often in the future, but before the words could even leave his throat, he swallowed them back. He knew in his heart that his elder brother Su Chen had already shown him immense kindness, giving him resources and protection that others could only dream of.

If I were to shamelessly ask for the membership card again, that would truly be insatiable. One should know how to be content!
His subtle hesitation, followed by a resolute expression, did not escape Su Chen's notice. Su Chen nodded inwardly, thinking that Su Chen knew how to behave.

However, Su Chen did not say anything like telling Wang Wei's family to call whenever they wanted to come over. Sometimes, giving too much is not necessarily a good thing.

"Ah Fei~ Tell the kitchen that the dishes are ready to be served!" Su Chen instructed Chen Fei, who was standing to the side.

Chen Fei immediately understood and quickly walked out of the private room.

Before long, well-trained waiters began serving the dishes, which included both northern and southern flavors, but were mainly stir-fried dishes.

After all, Su Chen and his group had arranged the dinner for almost 11 o'clock. With just over an hour, they could only prepare some quick and special dishes, but the dishes served still demonstrated the extraordinary nature of "Tianque".

Shandong cuisine includes dishes like Braised Pork Intestines and Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions; Sichuan cuisine includes dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Chicken, and Boiled Beef; and Cantonese cuisine includes...
Soon, the table was filled with all kinds of tempting delicacies. Whether it was Wang Weijia, Sister Chen, or Deng Chao and Chen He, they all subconsciously swallowed and glanced at Su Chen.

Su Chen picked up his chopsticks, gestured to everyone, and said with a smile, "Don't just stand there, everyone pick up your chopsticks, they won't taste good if they get cold!"

As he spoke, Su Chen used his chopsticks to pick up a Huaiyang-style crab meat lion's head and lowered his head to taste it.

Su Chen's action was a signal, and everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating. After Deng Chao and the others had tasted it, they all sighed and shook their heads.

It's not that these dishes are bad; on the contrary, they are arguably the best they've ever eaten. The reason they exclaimed was because they were reflecting on what they had been eating before.

"Don't just eat the food! Fei, go get me two bottles of Old Su's treasured wines, especially the old man's collection. I want to have some with Deng Chao and the others!" Xiao Chen was immediately displeased when he saw everyone burying their heads in their rice.
He invited Deng Chao and Chen He over just to have a drink; what fun would there be without alcohol?

Chen Fei, who had just sat down, subconsciously looked at Su Chen upon hearing Xiao Chen's words. Xiao Chen noticed this and glared at Chen Fei, annoyed. "Looking at Old Su won't help. Hurry up and go!"

Su Chen smiled and nodded. Chen Fei then got up and walked towards the place where the wine was kept. He returned shortly afterward with two bottles of Maotai with worn-out packaging.

Chen He quickly got up and took the bottle, examining it carefully. A "Holy crap!" immediately escaped his lips, his eyes wide with disbelief: "A genuine 80-year-old Maotai? Are we really drinking this? This bottle is worth a million!"

Worth millions?!

Upon hearing this number, Wang Weijia, who was engrossed in eating, suddenly looked up, staring in shock at the bottle of wine in Chen He's hand, not even noticing that his chopsticks had fallen onto the table.

Upon hearing this, Deng Chao couldn't sit still any longer. He quickly took the other bottle from Chen Fei's hand. As a drinking enthusiast, he naturally knew the value of some types of alcohol. After confirming it, he, like Chen He, stared blankly at Su Chen, a hint of shock and anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Such fine wine is like poison to these wine lovers, making them unable to resist.

"What do you mean by millions? Do you think Old Su cares about that? Alright, hurry up and open the wine!" Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly as he looked at the group of people who seemed to have never seen anything like this before.

Su Chen chimed in at the opportune moment, "Drink up! If it's not enough, just have Chen Fei get some more!"

Upon hearing this, Deng Chao and Chen He no longer hesitated. They gripped the cap tightly and squeezed it, producing a "click" sound. A faint aroma of alcohol then filled the room.

"Glug!" Smelling the tempting aroma of the wine, Deng Chao and the others subconsciously swallowed. Even Wang Weijia looked on eagerly, as he also had a special fondness for drinking!

After a brief moment of surprise, Deng Chao and Chen He immediately took the wine and poured a glass for Su Chen and the others, not even leaving out Wang Wei's family. No one could resist their expectant eyes.

The wine is clear and slightly yellow. When poured into a glass, it leaves a noticeable trail on the side of the glass. Its unique aroma, which has been mellowed by time, becomes even more intense, giving one a feeling of being intoxicated even before drinking it.

Xiao Chen eagerly picked up his wine glass, took a deep sniff, and exclaimed with delight, "This wine tastes the best! Come on, everyone, let's raise our glasses to today's gathering and to wish the Wei family a bright future!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and Su Chen smiled and picked up his small wine glass, gently clinking it against everyone's.

With a glass of wine down their throats, the atmosphere in the private room became completely lively. Xiao Chen invited Deng Chao and Chen He to drink as well, and the conversation became more casual. Listening to Deng Chao and Chen He talk about some interesting things in the industry made everyone laugh.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.

The meal lasted for almost two hours before it officially ended. Xiao Chen, Deng Chao, and Chen He were all flushed from drinking, so Su Chen arranged for several guards to take them away to rest.

Su Chen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked calmly at Sister Chen: "Assistant Chen, in the future, if anything happens, you must know how to report it. Don't let the Wei family make decisions for you! After all, you've been in this industry for so many years, and you must understand some things. We don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either!"

"Understood, Mr. Su!" Sister Chen lowered her head excitedly, feeling a sense of relief, knowing she had escaped a disaster.

Su Chen looked at Wang Wei's house and gently patted him on the shoulder: "Keep up the good work, I look forward to your future concert!"

"Yes, Brother Su!" Wang Weijia straightened his back excitedly.

Su Chen gave Chen Fei, who was not far away, a look. Chen Fei walked outside, picked up a bag, and handed it directly to his manager, Sister Chen. At the same time, Su Chen's voice rang out again: "This contains some cigarettes, alcohol, and tea. Have the Wei family take it back to the filming base."

Wang Weijia quickly expressed his gratitude, knowing that the contents of this item must be extraordinary.

After exchanging pleasantries, Su Chen noticed that it was already 3:10 PM. Knowing that Wang Wei's family was filming a program at 4 PM, he didn't linger with them and had Chen Fei escort him out.

After leaving Tianque, Wang Wei's family got into a car and left Shichahai. They were lucky and didn't encounter any traffic jams. By the time they returned to the filming base on Crab Island, it was only 3:40 PM.

However, as soon as Wang Wei's family entered the base carrying gift bags, they immediately noticed something was wrong.

At this time of day, the base is usually busy but the atmosphere is relatively relaxed, and the staff will nod and greet him when they see him.

However, after a few hours, as I walked in, the staff members I encountered all seemed to avoid my gaze. They would either nod hastily and brush past me, or cast a glance that was a mixture of sympathy and curiosity before lowering their heads and pretending to be busy.

This subtle shift in atmosphere made Wang Weijia's heart skip a beat. His agent, Sister Chen, clearly noticed it as well. She quickened her pace and whispered to Wang Weijia, "Let's go back to the dressing room first!"

But just as the two reached the corner of the corridor where the lounge was located, a slightly exaggerated laugh rang out. (End of Chapter)