Chapter 81: Devotion to Art

Lin Chen, with an innocent look, said, "How is it considered an insult? Small films are also art. You think it's an insult to devote oneself to art? Do you even have professional integrity? I thought you were also part of the art world!"

Photographer Li, in a fit of rage, roared, "Devotion to art, my ass! Do you think I'm sick or something? If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll beat you up!"

"Oh, devotion to art, my ass. Since you, Photographer Li, consider devotion to art as nonsense, then why do you still ask others to devote themselves to art, using art as a guise to deceive people? Don't you think you're shameless?" Lin Chen sneered.

"I... I..."

Photographer Li realized he had said something wrong in his anger. At that moment, even the assistants beside him looked at him with disdain.

It turned out that this guy, who had been talking about devotion to art with such a noble demeanor, was just pretending!

Photographer Li, feeling the disdainful gazes of the crowd, turned red with anger and shouted, "Who are you? Who let you in? What does this have to do with you? Get out of here!"

"Moron, Sister Xixi is my wife. Do you think this has nothing to do with me? You and that idiot are trying to take advantage of my wife. Do you think I can't see through it?" Lin Chen glared fiercely at Photographer Li, making him involuntarily take a step back.

"What? You say Su Xiran is your wife? How is that possible!" Photographer Li exclaimed in surprise. This guy looks like a loser, and Su Xiran, a model from a humble background, usually aims to marry into a wealthy family. How could she marry this guy!

The others also looked incredulous. Tan Chengkang gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to tear Lin Chen apart to vent his anger.

Everyone looked at Su Xiran, who blushed but did not deny it. In matters of reputation, not denying is equivalent to admitting!

This guy is really Su Xiran's husband. What kind of taste does Su Xiran have? This guy, though not bad-looking, probably doesn't even have clothes worth 200 yuan!

Tan Chengkang couldn't bear the envious and jealous gazes the crowd was giving Lin Chen. These gazes should be on him!

Tan Chengkang, furious, said, "Lin Chen, explain yourself. Who are you calling an idiot? I didn't collude with Photographer Li. This is all for work. Since you are Su Xiran's husband, as her family, you should understand and support her work. And you, Su Xiran, what do you think of your work? Kissing and physical contact are all for the job, for the GG effect. Whether you like it or not, you must do it. It's your duty as a company-signed model!"

"You are really shameless. Your point is that, as Su Xiran's husband, I have a responsibility to support you taking advantage of her? As a company-signed model, she must let you kiss her and take advantage of her?" Lin Chen sneered in response.

Tan Chengkang, smirking arrogantly, said, "That's right, that's exactly what I mean. What can you do about it? Whether she likes it or not, she must let me kiss her. Even if you are her husband, you can't stop me! Kid, now you understand, right? Even if you can marry a beauty like this, you can't keep her. You should leave Su Xiran alone before you embarrass yourself! In short, I can make you wear a green hat, and you can't stop me!"

"Go dream on. If you think you can make me wear a green hat, I'll kick your ass so hard you won't be able to walk!"

Lin Chen's eyes were like those of a hungry wolf, making Tan Chengkang feel a chill.

Tan Chengkang, intimidated by Lin Chen's fierce gaze, tried to maintain his composure and sneered, "What, you want to hit me? I see you're just a punk. This society isn't about who can fight! I have power and money. What do you have to compare with me?"

Su Xiran, fearing that Lin Chen might really lose control and beat up Tan Chengkang, said urgently, "Lin Chen, don't do anything rash. I won't shoot those photos with him."

She wasn't worried about Tan Chengkang being beaten up, but she didn't want Lin Chen to get into trouble for hitting someone.

Tan Chengkang, seeing Su Xiran's disdainful attitude, became even angrier and shouted, "Su Xiran, are you going to shoot or not? You signed a contract with the company. The contract stipulates that the company's interests come first. If you continue like this, I'll consider it a breach of contract. Can you afford the breach of contract fee? I advise you to be reasonable and not force me to take action!"

Su Xiran, who had been in the industry for a few years, was not a naive girl. She coldly replied,

"Tan Chengkang, do you think I'm a fool? The contract does say that the company's interests come first, but according to Chinese law, everyone has the right to make their own choices. Does the contract override the Chinese constitution? Do you think I have to strip and shoot photos just because you say so?"

Tan Chengkang, not expecting Su Xiran to remain calm and counter his arguments, was furious and said,

"Fine, I can't force you, but can't I fire you? I can fire you and make you pay a huge breach of contract fee. Do you believe me? And after you leave Qixing Modeling Company, I can make sure you can't find work in the modeling industry in Yuehai City! Don't doubt it; I have the power. My influence is much stronger than you think. I advise you to listen to me, or you and this loser will end up in a 20 to 30 square meter rental apartment!"

He was confident that he could make Su Xiran leave the company and ruin her career in Yuehai City, thanks to his uncle, Tan Hengxing, a well-known entertainment tycoon in Yuehai City.

"You are despicable!" Su Xiran said angrily. She didn't want to lose her job, as the pay was good, and she couldn't afford the breach of contract fee.

"Ha, despicable or not, what can you do about it? I'll ask you again, are you willing to shoot the photos with me? And after that, kick this guy out and follow me. I won't treat you badly!" Tan Chengkang said smugly.

Su Xiran's face was grim, but she replied without hesitation, "Forget it. I'd rather die than give in to you. I now realize that you are the most despicable person I've ever met! Scum!"

"Damn, you're asking for it. I'll make you leave the company right now!"

Tan Chengkang was furious. This woman must be blind. How could she choose Lin Chen, a rural boy, over him? She would rather lose her job than choose him!

Since that's the case, I'll make you leave the company!