Alas, General Manager Guan’s foolishness wasn’t new.
Cao Bo didn’t show a mocking expression. A fool could still become a general manager, obviously because they had a clever backer behind them.
In fact, Yu Tianlin’s new drama had already signed a contract with Hunan Satellite TV. With the copyright sold, Cao Bo had recouped his investment. Whether the drama’s ratings surpassed *Galaxy and You* wouldn’t affect his profits. Cao Bo’s concern stemmed from his desire to keep earning in this industry long-term.
“Sister Liang, what do we do now?”
Ambitious tool Cao Bo looked eagerly at Liang Dan. Irritated, Liang Dan was about to speak when she received another call.
“…Alright, I’ll come over right away.”
Liang Dan had no mood to comfort anxious Cao Bo or the overly carefree General Manager Guan. “I have business at the station. We face what comes, soldiers or floods. We did well to stop Tianjiao from selling to Hunan Satellite TV. Can we also stop them from selling to other stations? Worrying now is pointless. We’ll deal with it as it comes!”
Worrying was futile. For the ratings battle ahead, it was time for everyone to show their skills.
Liang Dan gave Yu Tianlin a look. Quick-witted, he said, “Sister Dan, let me walk you downstairs.”
Liang Dan had something to discuss privately with Yu Tianlin. They left the office side by side.
General Manager Guan’s face darkened instantly.
Due to her job, Liang Dan often interacted with attractive male artists. Guan had heard rumours but could do nothing. He couldn’t make a fuss and had to swallow the gossip. The worst part was that Liang Dan could have scandals, but he couldn’t. If he dared to be ambiguous with another woman, Liang Dan, unlike Fang Ping, wouldn’t tolerate it. This one-sided marriage dynamic left Guan deeply frustrated…
Unhappy about Liang Dan’s closeness with Yu Tianlin, he could only watch their retreating figures and snort coldly, “Little Cao, what could they need to say that we can’t hear?”
Cao Bo couldn’t answer Guan’s question.
—When you rely on someone else’s wealth, you have to accept it. Sometimes, turning a blind eye brings more peace!
After leaving Guan’s office and meeting Xu Mei, Cao Bo felt a rare tenderness. Though Xu Mei often dragged him into publicity stunts with her family, she was clear about their relationship, never intending to cuckold him. Compared to Guan, Cao Bo felt relatively fortunate!
Xu Mei didn’t care about Cao Bo’s happiness. She was more eager to verify her information, “Is Tianjiao’s new drama really getting a four-station joint broadcast? Are they setting up to compete with Yu Tianlin’s drama? Does Sister Liang have any countermeasures?”
Cao Bo shook his head, “Sister Liang says we can’t stop Tianjiao from selling broadcasting rights. We’ll have to face off in July’s slot and fight for ratings. I can tell Yu Tianlin is very upset!”
Xu Mei was practically thrilled.
Yu Tianlin wanted to suppress *Galaxy and You*’s slot, but Tianjiao sidestepped Hunan Satellite TV entirely, opting for a four-station joint broadcast.
July’s golden slot, a full-on assault on Yu Tianlin’s new drama.
Yu Tianlin must be furious!
His anger delighted Xu Mei. She nearly couldn’t resist ordering a flower basket to wish *Galaxy and You* stellar ratings… but she held back. Not yet time to act freely.
While Tianjiao’s team worked on selling broadcasting rights, Xu Mei’s phone buzzed with more missed calls and messages.
Pan Li and Fang Ping were both trying to reach her.
Fang Ping and Station Chief Duan had quietly finalised their divorce. Pan Li, learning that Duan had left all their shared assets to Fang Ping, caused a scene. But this time, Duan didn’t budge. To get Fang Ping to agree to the divorce, he had to give something up. Fang Ping only took the visible shared assets, already considerate of Duan. He got off lightly and didn’t dare let Pan Li know he still held some hidden wealth.
Now that the divorce was done as Pan Li wanted, her continued fussing was overstepping. Duan, now unyielding, told Pan Li bluntly that if she wanted her unborn child to have a father, she’d better behave. If she pushed further, he’d have no future, and Pan Li, as a single mother, wouldn’t find a decent man to take her and the child. They were both flawed, so neither should judge the other!
Pan Li frantically contacted Xu Mei, seeking advice.
Why was Duan, once so afraid of her threats, now fearless?
The divorce was done, but Pan Li, thinking of Duan giving assets to Fang Ping, was so distressed she couldn’t sleep.
Xu Mei sneered inwardly.
Pan Li, the fool, didn’t understand middle-aged men’s tactics.
While still married, Duan feared Pan Li’s threats.
Now divorced, what could she do?
If she ruined Duan’s career, Pan Li and her child would have no prospects. So now Pan Li was the cautious one, only daring to complain verbally.
Duan had cut his losses, completely reversing the power dynamic. Pan Li no longer held the upper hand.
Fang Ping’s message, however, was intriguing.
She’d seen news of Xu Mei signing a performance contract with Yang’s production company. She wished Xu Mei success with her new drama and advised her to ditch Guan’s company soon, as it wouldn’t plan her career seriously. With Xu Mei’s current fame, she could easily join a new company.
After the divorce, Fang Ping seemed to have grown.
But her concern came too late!
Anyone can say nice words. Xu Mei’s role in the romance queen’s new drama was her own effort, not Fang Ping’s belated concern.
Recalling her struggles alone in tough times, Xu Mei’s heart hardened. After ignoring Fang Ping for days, she replied, “Heard you’re divorced, Sister Fang. Are you really okay blessing the new couple?”
“What choice do I have?” Fang Ping replied almost instantly.
Xu Mei responded slowly, “Don’t know. I’m not you, never been divorced, so I can’t offer similar experience.”
Fang Ping didn’t reply again.
From that day, Xu Mei’s phone went quiet, with no more calls or messages from Fang Ping.
After the May Day holiday, Liang Dan and the female leader pinned the blame for losing *Galaxy and You* on Director Fan. Fan, no pushover, hit back, saying she’d always been optimistic about Tianjiao’s dramas. Some at the station wanted to control Tianjiao, only to drive them away.
“I’m putting it out there: this July, our station will get sniped!”
With four stations jointly broadcasting *Galaxy and You*, it was indeed July’s biggest threat.
As Director Fan and the female leader argued fiercely, a bombshell dropped in the neighbouring province. Duan Quanchang, freshly divorced, was publicly reported by his ex-wife, Fang Ping!
Fang Ping accused Duan of taking bribes and kickbacks during his tenure, maintaining long-term profit-sharing with several companies.
If Pan Li, a mistress, knew a few of Duan’s secrets, Fang Ping, his former wife, knew far more!
Every detail was laid out clearly in her report.
Keeping a mistress was nothing. Fang Ping didn’t mention Pan Li. Her accusations were aimed straight at sending Duan to prison!
