Chapter 187: Super Shield
As early as a week ago, Wang Heng decided to change the contract with Pei Ningle.
The previously set harsh profit sharing terms had the main purpose, besides money, of trying to disgust Pei Ningle with a greedy face, making her leave him voluntarily after she became famous. But now, since he had changed strategy when facing Lu Qi and Han Yixuan, the strategy for Pei Ningle naturally needed a slight adjustment too.
Of course, more crucially, as long as he grabbed those investment opportunities, the speed of wealth snowballing would obviously be much faster. After experiencing the explosive riches from Bitcoin and the stock market, he really had little interest in snatching food from Pei Ningle’s bowl.
So at this moment facing the two young girls, he explained: “Take how much money to do how much work. I’ll have a lot of other things to be busy with starting this year, so it definitely won’t be convenient to spend too much time and energy on agent matters.”
Pei Ningle immediately became unhappy: “How did you agree to me back then?”
Wang Heng: “So let Han Yixuan come help. She’s even more attentive than me and better at agent matters than I am. Besides, I’m not completely hands-off in the future either; I’m just managing a bit less. You used to have only me as agent; now you’ll have two, who can handle more things for you. Isn’t that great?”
Han Yixuan said thoughtfully: “So, my role isn’t assistant agent, but the second agent?”
Wang Heng: “Right, we’re just divided differently. You handle her daily life and help with creation; I handle some online matters, promotion, and positioning.”
Pei Ningle blinked her eyes and suddenly realized a problem.
If it was this kind of division, then it meant… she would have more time getting along with Han Yixuan in the future, while opportunities to get along with Wang Heng might decrease again. Wasn’t this exactly what Han Yixuan wanted?
The young girl was still silently contemplating when she heard Han Yixuan readily agree:
“Since you’re so generous with profit sharing, sure, of course I won’t refuse. In the future, just wait for Xiao Le to become famous, and I can benefit too, right?”
At this point, Han Yixuan looked at Pei Ningle but discovered a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
Wang Heng said very gratified: “You two get along so well; you’ll definitely have a pleasant time getting along in the future. So that’s it for today. I have some other matters; I’m off.”
After saying that, he finished the cappuccino in his cup in one gulp, stood up, and went to the counter to pay.
But while taking out money to pay, Wang Heng noticed that the gazes of these two waiters staring at him seemed a bit strange…
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Wang Heng left, leaving behind only an empty coffee cup.
Pei Ningle and Han Yixuan still sat in their original seats, looking at each other in silence.
Finally, Han Yixuan broke the silence: “I didn’t know the contract content today would be like this.”
Pei Ningle: “…”
Han Yixuan: “Xiao Le, you have to believe me. I didn’t know he would bring out that kind of contract either.”
Pei Ningle sighed: “Besides being a shield, this time you blocked my path again. One cut after another, all landing on me.”
Han Yixuan clasped her hands together, bowed her head in apology: “Sorry, Xiao Le, but I really didn’t expect it!”
Pei Ningle: “Forget it; the matter is already like this…”
Han Yixuan: “You can refuse! Just say you’re not rest assured letting me be the second agent, insist firmly on only him. Can’t you?”
Pei Ningle shook her head: “Wouldn’t that be too willful? He already said he has a lot to be busy with, investments and part-time jobs; can I still drag him along and not let him go?”
Han Yixuan picked up the already cold coffee and took a small sip, while secretly contemplating.
Now it seemed that because of this unexpected contract, Pei Ningle had developed considerable suspicion toward her. If this continued long-term and the suspicion between them turned into a deeper rift, that would be bad.
But what way was there to dispel this suspicion?
After having two agents, Wang Heng’s opportunities to get along with Pei Ningle had indeed decreased; that was beyond doubt. The fact was right there; sophistry wouldn’t help.
So, distract oneself?
When problems arose in the relationship between two people, introducing an external enemy was undoubtedly a feasible method. Using the existence of an external enemy to distract oneself naturally allowed letting go of suspicion and sincere cooperation.
Han Yixuan secretly made up her mind, then spoke again: “This time going home for the New Year, I was a shield for that guy again.”
Pei Ningle couldn’t help asking: “Shield for whom?”
“Lu Qi.” As she said the name, Han Yixuan observed Pei Ningle’s facial reaction and said solemnly, “Those days, my feeling was like being stared at by a cheetah; it was very scary. You should have seen her too, right?”
Pei Ningle certainly knew Lu Qi.
The young girl recalled for a moment and replied: “I know her, but… why do you feel like a cheetah?”
Han Yixuan didn’t know how to explain for a moment.
The sense of danger between carnivores seemed hard for a rookie to understand?
After hesitating for a long time, Han Yixuan could only summarize: “Anyway, I just want to tell you that Lu Qi also has ideas about Wang Heng.”
Pei Ningle blinked her eyes: “But she didn’t succeed either, right?”
Han Yixuan: “Who do you think it was because of that she didn’t succeed! If it weren’t for me as the shield, that guy would have fallen long ago!”
Pei Ningle thought about it and said very affirmatively: “I get what you mean; you’re showing off. You’re the most powerful shield. No matter if it’s me or a cheetah like Lu Qi, neither can break through your defense line, right?”
Han Yixuan held her head, feeling like she was about to collapse.
So much for using an external enemy to shift the conflict? How was this girl’s train of thought completely different from what she had expected?
Han Yixuan said helplessly: “It’s really not showing off… Sigh, whatever.”
But at this time, there was no suspicion in Pei Ningle’s eyes anymore. She took Han Yixuan’s hand and said: “I’ve understood now. You’re the shield; no matter whose arrow it is, you’ll block it. Whether it’s me or Lu Qi, neither will have an opportunity. And even you yourself are the same.”
Han Yixuan: “?”
Pei Ningle: “In the future, you’re my daily agent and daily assistant. Except for school, there will definitely be a lot of free time to accompany me. You yourself won’t have chances to find him either. So I don’t blame you; after all, it’s mutual destruction for you and me.”
Han Yixuan was somewhat amused and exasperated: “Your wording…”
Pei Ningle grinned: “Anyway, please take care of me in the future, my agent miss. Later, I’m going to browse the musical instrument shop, look at electronic keyboards and guitars and such; you should accompany me, right?”
Han Yixuan: “Of course, I’m your daily agent after all.”
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