Feng Shui Secrets of the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 13 Helpless

"Who forced you?"

Looking at Ma Shuai's old face, I knew as soon as he spoke that the person was none other than Ma Shuai.

Why?

After realizing what was happening, I asked directly.

Why?

Ma Shuai chuckled and patted my shoulder, saying, "Xiao Feng, you should ask Yingzi about this. She's the one who's been practically begging to come over here, wanting to be part of my circle, to acknowledge me as her older brother, and to have me protect her!"

At this point, Ma Shuai paused and said, "Xiao Feng, you know that my current position is thanks to the support of the big boss!"

"I lost a son to gain the boss's support, and your grandfather almost broke off all ties with me because of it. Tell me, I paid such a high price to get the boss's support, do you think she can just use the boss's power behind me to act arrogantly?"

"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Ma Shuai scoffed and said, "In the Water Margin, even Lin Chong had to offer a pledge of allegiance if he wanted to join the Liangshan bandits, let alone Ye Yingzi, who's just a singer!"

"So being with Gao Shan is a pledge of loyalty?" I asked.

"That's right!"

Ma Shuai nodded and said, "Being with Gao Shan is both a pledge of loyalty and a test!"

"She passed, so I allow her to call me 'Big Brother'!"

I was speechless for a moment.

There has been a lot of media coverage about Ye Yingzi and Gao Shan's relationship.

According to media reports, Ye Yingzi and Gao Shan met at a party organized by Ma Shuai, and they fell in love at first sight.

This isn't just love at first sight; in a sense, it's love by imperial decree.

Ye Yingzi is ruthless.

"Xiaofeng, look, Yingzi and Xiaoshan have been together for almost ten years. If I hadn't agreed to break up, she would have continued to be with Xiaoshan. That's what they mean by being caught in the web of life and having no choice in the matter!"

As Ma Shuai said this, he patted my shoulder.

"Having a baby? Did you allow that?" I asked.

"After ten years together, Yingzi had had enough and wanted to break up with Xiaoshan, so she came to ask me how to do it. I told her that having a child would help her break up, and then she had a child!" Ma Shuai said with a smile.

Looking at Ma Shuai's old face, which had brought endless joy to the people of the whole country, I felt a chill run down my spine.

"Xiao Feng, you see, you understand now, right? So, you can't teach someone everything, but you can learn something after just one lesson!" Ma Shuai said with some emotion.

"And what about you?" I asked coldly.

"I?"

Ma Shuai pointed to himself and said, "Didn't you see? I lost a son, and my health isn't good. This is the price I paid, this is why I have no control over my own life!"

"As for you, don't overthink it. Whether you join the group or not is entirely up to you. If you don't want to join, I won't force you. I only have one request: just remember the bond between our two families!"

After saying that, Ma Shuai patted my arm, put his hands behind his back, and slowly went back into the house.

Looking at the swaying curtain, I slowly exhaled and understood what Ma Shuai meant.

Today's scene was directed for me.

He used Ye Yingzi to give me a hard time.

The purpose was obvious: to make me serve him obediently and stop disappearing. Even if I didn't join his group or return to Shenyang, I had to be available whenever he called and take care of his health.

"Have you finished talking with my brother-in-law?"

Before I could react, the curtain moved and Ma Dong came out.

"We're done talking!" I nodded.

"Xiao Feng, don't mind him. My brother-in-law is just used to being domineering!"

Ma Dong pulled out a pack of cigarettes, took one out and handed it to me, then lit one for himself, saying, "Don't be fooled by the fact that my brother-in-law can make Ye Yingzi rush over no matter where she is with just one phone call; she gets a lot of benefits from it!"

"If it weren't for my brother-in-law backing her up, could she have become such a big shot in the industry?"

"Without my brother-in-law protecting her, with her arrogant and domineering nature, she would have been killed long ago!"

"So, Xiao Feng, as long as you behave yourself and follow my brother-in-law's lead, you'll get your share of the benefits!"

After saying that, Ma Dong didn't try to persuade him any further and turned to leave.

Over the next few days, I continued to prescribe acupuncture and medication for Ma Shuai as usual.

Ma Shuai didn't mention letting me join the group anymore, but Ma Dong, when he had free time, often tried to persuade me.

His way of persuading me was very simple; he used Ye Yingzi as an example.

For example, another woman named Yue, who was from Northeast China, also wanted to join Ma Shuai's circle. In order to take care of Ye Yingzi, Ma Shuai did not accept her. Ye Yingzi then took revenge on Yue in various ways. If Yue hadn't seen that things were not going well and recognized a Korean godfather, she would have been forgotten long ago.

For example, Ye Yingzi had a murder on her hands. If it weren't for Ma Shuai's help in covering it up, Ye Yingzi might have ended up in jail.

When it came to the second thing, I specifically asked about it.

Ma Dong didn't hide anything, saying that Ye Yingzi particularly disliked women who spoke in a delicate, sweet voice and were also pretty. She thought such women were vixens and sluts.

Once, during a rehearsal for a gala, a singer's assistant saw Ye Yingzi arrive and, intimidated by her imposing presence, greeted her. It turned out that this person perfectly matched all of Ye Yingzi's criteria for a vixen.

Ye Yingzi believed that the assistant's greeting was a flirtatious act, an attempt to attract the attention of the men around her.

After the party, Ye Yingzi invited the assistant to a dinner party, then poured him all sorts of drinks, and finally gave the assistant away.

Afterwards, Ye Yingzi acted as if nothing had happened. Not only that, she even asked the assistant, "Did you have fun yesterday? Are you satisfied with the partner I found for you?"

The assistant completely broke down, crying and questioning Ye Yingzi about why she did this.

Seeing her assistant's reaction, Ye Yingzi said nonchalantly, "You're so flirtatious, isn't this what you like?"

He also claimed that his assistant cried to feign pitifulness in an attempt to blackmail her.

There were many staff members present at the time, but no one spoke up for the assistant. Not only did they not help the assistant, they also joined Ye Yingzi in mocking the assistant.

Ultimately, the assistant committed suicide due to depression.

Ye Yingzi was not punished at all; Ma Shuai helped her suppress the matter, and even the compensation for her assistant's family was paid by Ma Shuai.

After telling me this, Ma Dong patted me on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Feng, my brother-in-law is certainly domineering, but he's very good to his own people!"

"The key is, you have to become one of us!"

After saying this, Ma Dong, just like a few days ago, left me to think and then disappeared.

The more he said that, the more determined I became not to join the Ma family group.

After spending half a month in the courtyard, Ma Shuai had almost fully recovered, so I said goodbye and left.

"Xiao Feng, you won't be changing cities again this time, will you?"

Before leaving, Ma asked jokingly.

"Uncle Ma, I'm definitely not changing this time. Even if I did, I'd have to tell you. I'm counting on you to introduce me to clients!"

I feigned compliance and spoke evasively.

"Don't worry, we'll have plenty of clients!" Ma Shuai patted my shoulder and said with a smile.