This is the downside of not having an independent agent. Although Yu Zexiao knows that many entertainment companies have offered him olive branches, because his direct agent is Yin Maohui, he certainly wouldn’t let him get in touch with other companies’ "favors" toward him.
However, the privileges given to him by Starlight Entertainment, and the gratitude he owes to Yin Maohui for discovering him, as long as their conditions aren’t too harsh, Yu Zexiao hasn’t thought about switching allegiances.
After all, they’ve worked together for so many years. Except for him being unhappy about promoting Jiang Xuanqi and Nie Anni, other endorsements, TV dramas, and movies have all been tailored to his preferences. Even the rumors with Jiang Xuanqi were to dispel gossip — don’t know which unscrupulous reporter took pictures of him and Mo Siyu and a few buddies hanging out and claimed he was interested in men!
At that time, the company’s team spoke up for Yu Zexiao and immediately clarified the rumor. But the news still spread like it had wings, unstoppable. Even now, there are people who say Yu Zexiao is gay and that his rumor with Jiang Xuanqi is just a cover!
He endured the affair with Jiang Xuanqi as he needed her to alleviate the unfavorable speculations. But he definitely didn’t want the outside world to spread things about him and Nie Anni!
Not to mention anything else, take Jiang Xuanqi for example. He could tell from the beginning that Jiang Xuanqi had a bit of a thing for him. Regardless of whether he accepted it or not, at least Jiang Xuanqi had some genuine affection for him. But Nie Anni! From the first day she arrived, she was causing a fuss, and he wasn’t a masochist, he naturally didn’t like catering to someone who used his name to boost her own fame.
If Yu Zexiao were willing, he could absolutely make anyone famous. Just go out for a meal, take a stroll, let the reporters capture a few photos, and it would be worth more than ten carefully planned strategies from the other party’s marketing team!
It’s people like Jian Anning who genuinely want a simple life, otherwise, they would’ve already released videos of them together and become famous by now.
"Got it." Hearing Yu Zexiao mention this, Jian Anning nodded immediately. It seems she really needs to go tomorrow. She glanced at Yu Zexiao, who seemed very calm, without his usual prideful aura.
"Thank you." Yu Zexiao kissed her on the cheek. It’s because he doesn’t have trusted aides now, so whenever there’s an issue, he ends up relying on Jian Anning to cover for him.
"What are you saying, your problem is my problem." Jian Anning laughed, "Besides, you might not be able to have me do other things, but when it comes to this, I’m an expert!"
She might not be as worldly-wise and experienced as those who’ve been in the business world for years, but it’s not easy for people to trick her out of anything.
Yu Zexiao’s eyes flickered slightly, and he held her tighter. Jian Anning happened to look up, catching his flickering gaze, and a smile curled at the corners of her mouth.
"Stop overthinking, just sleep."
Yu Zexiao gently placed his hand on her lower abdomen, continuing to warm her up. After all, it’s only the second day of her menstrual cycle, and even though she took medicine, she still felt a bit weak.