Wen Ying and Yuan Fenghui had collaborated to set up a “script” for Yu Tianlin, and now they were just waiting for the show to unfold.
Yu Tianlin thought he understood Yuan Fenghui, but the seasoned agent knew the artist she had once nurtured far better.
As Yuan Fenghui predicted, on the morning of July 3, Yu Tianlin held a press conference, publicly admitting to multiple media outlets that he was dating Hu Man!
The media had speculated before, and with Yuan Fenghui’s “heartfelt” blessings, reporters assumed Yu Tianlin would firmly deny it.
Denial is the norm in the entertainment industry, especially for idol-level stars. Underground relationships, secret marriages, even having kids—all are hidden. Admitting a relationship openly is the exception.
Yu Tianlin had faced numerous scandals before and never admitted to any. The reporters hadn’t held much hope today, so they were stunned when he actually confirmed it!
The invited media were first incredulous, then ecstatic. This was big news!
Questions snowballed toward Yu Tianlin, but he was well-prepared and unfazed.
“Manman and I are indeed very serious about our relationship.”
“Age? When two people are together, mutual affection matters most. Age is irrelevant.”
“Please give us some space and time for this relationship to take root and grow.”
“Why am I holding this press conference? I’m a man. At times like this, I need to step up to protect Manman!”
Yu Tianlin’s attitude was impeccable, dodging no questions. He not only confirmed the romance boldly but also displayed a man’s responsibility—despite Hu Man debuting earlier and being over a decade older, he was a man, and it was his duty to shield his girlfriend.
Male reporters’ thoughts aside, the female reporters, shocked as they were, began to respect Yu Tianlin.
Idol stars like Yu Tianlin, who took such responsibility, were rare. Most feared for their careers. By openly admitting the relationship, Yu Tianlin was risking his professional future!
One outspoken female reporter blurted out, “Yu Tianlin, aren’t you afraid that publicly admitting your relationship with Hu Man will affect your career?”
Yu Tianlin gave a carefree smile. “Fans who truly support me should bless me for finding my other half. I respect those who choose to unfollow. Some say life is a journey of growth, with connections forming and fading. One person can only walk with another for a time. Unfollowing isn’t wrong; it just means our paths have parted. But more than my personal life, I hope everyone pays attention to my work. Tonight at 8 p.m. on Hunan Satellite TV, my new drama *Love’s Cruise* premieres. This show was crafted by the renowned screenwriter Zhang Guangzhen. His writing prowess is undeniable. To perform well, I discussed the script in depth with Teacher Zhang during filming. All the main cast were dedicated, and I delivered a performance unlike my past roles. I believe it will bring a fresh experience to the audience!”
Among those present were not only invited media but also a dozen fans from Yu Tianlin’s fan club.
These fans, who had traveled to Hunan to support him, were already devoted. Scandals wouldn’t easily shake their loyalty. Hearing Yu Tianlin’s “fate” explanation, several emotional female fans broke into tears.
“Tianlin, we’ll always support you!”
“Tianlin, we respect your choice!”
“Tianlin, our bond won’t break… We’ll definitely support *Love’s Cruise*!”
The fans waved their support signs frantically. Yu Tianlin’s eyes seemed to glisten with tears, as if he had a thousand words but didn’t know where to start. Finally, he bowed deeply to the fans and reporters.
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*Snap.*
Yuan Fenghui tossed the remote onto the table.
On the TV, Yu Tianlin’s bow was full of sincerity.
The female reporters were deeply moved, and the on-site fans were touched to tears, but Yuan Fenghui commented coldly, “This is Yu Tianlin’s acting at its peak. If he’d used this talent wisely, he wouldn’t have been stuck in idol dramas for years. I got him auditions with a Taiwan art film director, who said he only knew how to look handsome on camera and acted like a block of wood. That pissed me off!”
“Pfft—”
The press conference was Yu Tianlin’s acting highlight?
Wen Ying burst out laughing. “Teacher Yuan, that’s too harsh.”
“I’m not lying. That director was my friend. After Yu Tianlin flopped the audition, the director was terrified of me. When I recommended other Miracle Group members, he flat-out refused. Isn’t Tianlin the rat that spoils the whole pot?”
Yuan Fenghui still gritted her teeth over the past.
Not because of the Miracle Group’s betrayal, but because Yu Tianlin was too dim. Back then, she favored him most, sending him to countless acting classes. Even a stone should’ve gained some spark by then, but Yu Tianlin just wouldn’t get it!
So infuriating!
The more Yuan Fenghui thought about it, the angrier she got.
Wasting so much time on a dud. She should’ve ditched the Miracle Group earlier and promoted others!
Wen Ying quickly smoothed things over. “Tianlin said one thing I agree with: it’s all about fate. If you’d parted ways with the Miracle Group sooner, you wouldn’t have signed Mengjiao, Yun Chen, and Sister Yangning!”
Yuan Fenghui thought about it and nodded.
Thinking of the guileless but highly talented Li Mengjiao, the disciplined and hardworking Yun Chen, and the musically devoted Zhang Yangning, Yuan Fenghui gave a genuine smile.
“You’re right, it’s fate!”
Her gaze was sincere. “Not just Mengjiao, Yun Chen, and Yangning—this fate also brought me to you.”
Wen Ying blushed slightly at the praise. “I should thank you for your trust. Others wouldn’t give a rookie writer this much creative freedom!”
Among young adult fiction writers, some debuted earlier than Wen Ying and had larger fanbases.
The best of them would later venture into film, becoming directors or investors, but that was years away, after their commercial value was proven. When Wen Ying joined the *Princess’s New Clothes* script team, she had no market validation. Letting her independently write *Galaxy and You*? No other young screenwriter in the industry matched that!
Wen Ying created commercial value, but her success relied on many people’s support, with Yuan Fenghui as a key mentor.
As they exchanged compliments, the office door burst open, revealing an furious Zhang Guangzhen.
“Have you seen Yu Tianlin’s press conference? That jerk just can’t help himself, saying *Love’s Cruise* was my heartfelt creation. Bullshit! They even changed the title! And saying he discussed the plot with me? He forced me to revise the script!”
Zhang Guangzhen was both angry and aggrieved. “Old Yuan, you know how long I’ve been in this industry. I started as an uncredited junior writer, slogging away to finally make a name. Yu Tianlin and his lot are ruining the reputation I worked so hard to build!”
