Pirates began to dominate the Chinese entertainment industry.

Bai Ying strode to the door, her high heels clicking on the tiles.

She was about to knock on the door when she discovered it wasn't closed at all.

Hmph, they knew she was coming!

She opened the door and went straight in without even changing her shoes, walking into the living room. "Ji Yun, I'm here. Come out!"

Ji Yun was stunned when she heard the somewhat unfamiliar voice. After a moment, she remembered who it was.

Didn't we already talk it out? He went bankrupt and had no money, so we broke up amicably and left each other with dignity.

He reluctantly got up and walked out of the bedroom.

"Why are you here?" Ji Yun asked, frowning.

"It's good that you're here. Alright, I know you lied to me about going bankrupt. Apologize and I'll forgive you. Don't lie to me again next time." Bai Ying seemed furious.

She crossed her arms, adopting a "you can apologize now" posture.

Guan Qing kept giving Ji Yun meaningful glances, signaling that he had been exposed and should apologize quickly so that the matter would be over.

She has done her best; we're classmates, no need to thank her.

"......" Ji Yun's cheek twitched. I'm thanking you my foot! You better take her away right now!

Seeing that Guan Qing didn't understand what he meant, he could only helplessly say to Bai Ying, "Who lied to you? The company stole... we can't do business anymore."

"...Stubborn! Then why did you pretend to bring me soup yesterday and say that the company was going to start a new movie?" Bai Ying said through gritted teeth.

Ji Yun was amazed by her train of thought, feeling that she herself couldn't quite explain it.

He looked at this girl, who had only appeared in his memories before, and felt somewhat unfamiliar with her.

I remember when we first met, it was during university military training. We had all just graduated from high school, and we were innocent and pure, full of longing for university life. We got together and chatted about everything under the sun.

She was once very shy and simple, but now, only half a year later, she has become so spoiled and materialistic.

Does the entertainment industry really change people that much? Or did he misjudge someone in the first place?

"Didn't you see I'm packing my things? I'm going to sell the house, aren't I?" Ji Yun casually pointed around.

Anyway, selling a house for investment is still selling a house.

"You sold the house?!" Bai Ying exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, I went bankrupt and had to pay off debts. I can't afford to support you anymore. Let's break up peacefully and wish each other well in the future." Ji Yun waved her hand.

Actually, they didn't have much affection for each other; it was more like they found each other pleasing to the eye and it was just the budding romance of youth when they first entered university.

"real?"

"Guaranteed Authentic!"

Bai Ying frowned, finding it difficult to process this important news.

Then, remembering something, she said angrily, "That doesn't mean you can be the one to break up with me! If anyone should break up with you, it should be me first. I'm the one who dumped you!"

Ji Yun was speechless. Was this really that important?

But he quickly seized the opportunity to agree, "Okay, you've already dumped me. It's my fault. By the way, your lease on that apartment is valid until the New Year, you can handle it yourself. That's all, you can go back now, I still need to pack my things."

After saying that, he went back to his room as if relieved.

Bai Ying was stunned.

How could Ji Yun agree so readily!

What do you mean? You look down on her?!

What right does someone who makes pirated goods have to look down on her?!

But she didn't want to argue, lest she appear to be too reluctant to let go of her feelings for him.

Bai Ying gritted her teeth and froze on the spot.

Guan Qing tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Why don't we go back first and talk about it when we get back?"

She had a mournful face and looked even more heartbroken than Bai Ying.

She was also a little devastated. The role was gone, the acting part was gone, and the film and television industry was so competitive that ordinary acting students couldn't even get in. Did she still have a chance to enter the industry...?

Bai Ying thought for a moment, knowing that her mind was in a mess, glanced in the direction of Ji Yun's bedroom, and reluctantly agreed.

But just as I reached the entrance hall...

The door opened again.

Liu Shishi walked in from outside and bumped into the two of them. They stared at each other, and the atmosphere became quite awkward.

"Who are you?!" Bai Ying asked coldly.

"I...I came to clean," Liu Shishi said timidly, overwhelmed by her imposing manner.

She felt a pang of sadness. The little lion had lost; he had actually lost in terms of sheer force of will.

Bai Ying scanned the pretty girl opposite her from head to toe, her eyes full of doubt.

Don't assume she's stupid just because she's an art student!

Looking like that, how could she be a cleaner?

"Who exactly are you?!" Bai Ying demanded.

"She's my secretary," Ji Yun's voice came from behind.

Bai Ying turned around and looked directly at him, saying, "How come I didn't know you had this secretary?"

"Just hired today."

Bai Ying nodded, finding it strange but barely accepting the situation.

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and her sharp intelligence returned to its long-lost high.

"Didn't your company go bankrupt? Why are you hiring a new secretary!"

"A lot of people have left the company, and we need help," Ji Yun said. "Also, you just dumped me, so the breakup is finalized."

"?" Bai Ying's mouth dropped open.

Oh no, we've fallen for their trap!

She pointed at Ji Yun angrily, "You lied to me again!"

"You're not bankrupt, you've clearly found a mistress and are trying to dump me!"

Liu Shishi's eyes widened, and she was completely taken aback.

Me, the other woman?

Liu Shishi suddenly remembered that evening when Ji Yun had asked her to play the role of a mistress, and she felt terrible.

Does she look like a mistress? Does she really have the aura of a mistress?

Little lion, you're not clean...

"I'm going to focus on business from now on. You continue acting. Let's look forward," Ji Yun advised.

"Look at you!" Bai Ying cursed angrily.

"My mom is watching." Ji Yun took out a photo of his mother from his pocket.

"?" The three of them were stunned at the same time.

Bai Ying trembled with rage, stomped on the tile, and pointed at Ji Yun, unleashing a torrent of threats: "You bastard, you dare to cheat on me! You just wait, I'll make you pay!"

"Who cheated on you? This is really my secretary—" Ji Yun quickly explained.

But Bai Ying didn't listen at all.

As he passed the entrance hall, he pulled Liu Shishi aside and ran away angrily.

Secretary Liu gasped softly, her arm bumping against the wall.

Guan Qing watched Bai Ying's retreating figure.

My mood suddenly felt both tense and relaxed.

If they don't go bankrupt, is there still a chance for the show?

Guan Qing sized up Liu Shishi, convinced of her beauty, then turned and glared at Ji Yun, saying irritably:

"You, you, if you're going to cheat, just cheat, but don't do it so openly. Alright, I'll go back and talk to her, and you remember to go and comfort her too."

...Thank you so much! Don't even mention it!

"Let's just forget about it and part ways amicably."

Ji Yun quickly waved his hand; he could no longer possibly be as heartfelt as he was when he was young, trying to coax a woman with all his heart.

He's busy with the company's revival competition right now, so there's no need for him to waste time on this.

It's normal to break up when there are problems in a relationship. He invested real money and sincerity in the relationship for almost half a year, and now he's just cutting his losses.

Seeing that her best friend had already run out, Guan Qing didn't have time to say anything and quickly chased after Bai Ying.

As the sound of the elevator faded into the distance, the house fell silent once more.

Ji Yun walked up to Liu Shishi, gently pressed her arm, feeling its delicate and tender texture. "Are you alright? Roll up your sleeve so I can see."