The mind-reading fake heiress changes her fate by eating melons.

Chapter 229 Yet a slight sense of unfamiliarity lingered in my heart.

Although Pei Jiyue is a career-oriented fan, she is already very disappointed with Zhang Chengkai's current performance.

But considering their long-standing friendship and what she knew about Zhang Chengkai through their letters, she assumed that he genuinely liked her too much, and that he had resorted to this irrational method out of desperation due to being targeted by the company.

Besides, no matter what, he was implicated by his own actions this time.

Pei Jiyue was so eager to confide in someone after what happened with Xuan Rui that she couldn't maintain her rationality and keep the distance between herself and Zhang Chengkai as a fan and idol. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many troubles later on.

She didn't know if it was because she had accepted his invitation that Zhang Chengkai had some misconceptions that led him to confess his feelings.

In her mind, Zhang Chengkai was an extremely dedicated person who loved his career, and he shouldn't have made such a foolish choice.

Thinking about it this way, Pei Jiyue felt that she did bear a significant responsibility in this matter and that Zhang Chengkai should not be blamed alone.

She sighed, her tone softening slightly:

"I'm not saying you don't deserve happiness, but your current position and status prevent you from doing whatever you want."

You've chosen this path, which means you have to bear the corresponding responsibilities. You can't enjoy the love of your fans while ignoring their feelings. Are they just stepping stones on your road to success?

Zhang Chengkai was speechless at Pei Jiyue's words and didn't know how to refute them for a moment.

He opened his mouth, trying to defend himself, but couldn't think of anything to say.

But he was still a little unwilling to accept it, and he couldn't believe that his initiative to confess his feelings would only result in a lecture.

"Ji Yue, let me ask you another question: do you really not have even the slightest bit of romantic feelings for me?"

"No." Pei Jiyue replied instantly.

Zhang Chengkai: ...

Seeing how unpleasant Zhang Chengkai's expression was, Pei Jiyue repackaged her words:

"I do like you, but it's always been as a fan supporting and appreciating their idol, not romantic love between a man and a woman."

If I've caused any misunderstanding before, I apologize. It's good that we can clarify things today. I still hope that you can truly love and be willing to dedicate all your passion and effort to your career, just as you said in your letter to me.

Pei Jiyue made her point so clearly that even a fool could tell she truly had no other feelings for Zhang Chengkai.

Zhang Chengkai, no longer wanting to make a fool of himself, could only nod stiffly.

That brings us back to the original question.

Pei Jiyue went straight to the point:

“Chengkai, this isn’t the only solution to this problem. Since your company is already targeting you and forcing you to leave the group, your days there probably won’t be easy. Why not take this opportunity to leave?”

"Leave?" Zhang Chengkai gave a bitter smile. "You make it sound so easy. My contract still has a year left. If I terminate it directly, the company will make me suffer a lot. I'm not a rich girl like you who can ignore money."

Pei Jiyue frowned, instinctively feeling very uncomfortable with Zhang Chengkai's words.

Having known each other for so many years, she thought she knew Zhang Chengkai very well.

But ever since they met yesterday, she has felt a sense of unfamiliarity when facing him, especially when talking to him.

But when she thought about Zhang Chengkai's current situation, she softened and dispelled her doubts. After all, people are bound to be different when they are in trouble.

So what she needs to do now is to help Zhang Chengkai get out of his predicament.

“I can pay the penalty for leaving if you want to,” Pei Jiyue said. “But the choice is still yours. If you want to leave the company, you will definitely need to leave the group. Your career after that will definitely be very different from before. I’m not sure if you will develop better or worse after leaving the group.”

Zhang Chengkai was stunned. He hadn't expected Pei Jiyue to agree so readily; the penalty for breach of contract was no small sum.

But just as his expression softened, Pei Jiyue continued:

"Anyway, your group only has one year left on their contracts, right? What are your team members' plans? If not, why don't you terminate your contracts together and sign with a new company together? The penalty for breach of contract is not a problem. That way, you can still work together as a group."

“No, no, they all have plans,” Zhang Chengkai quickly dissuaded Pei Jiyue from her idea. “Didn’t I say before? The company wants to promote Zhao Muzhou, how could he possibly leave?”

"Because the company is promoting Zhao Muzhou too much, I've heard from other members that they don't plan to renew their contracts when they expire. Anyway, there's no future in staying. They've already been contacting other companies in private, so it's impossible for them to continue as a group."

"That's it..."

Pei Jiyue felt a little regretful about this.

She was a big fan of the group at first, and she would have been willing to help make it happen if Huan Guang could continue, but it seems like that's not going to happen now.

"Alright then, so what's your answer?" Pei Jiyue thought for a moment, then continued to ask, "Or you can go back and think about it first, and give me your answer when you've made up your mind."

Whatever decision you make, I will support you.

But you need to think carefully. After leaving the company, your career may face a lot of uncertainty. Although you have a good fan base now, whether you can maintain it or even go further after leaving the group is unknown.

Zhang Chengkai nodded vigorously, a glint of shrewdness seemingly flashing in his eyes, but he maintained his sullen expression.

"I know, but the situation doesn't allow me to think about it anymore."

“The company is clearly suppressing me. If I stay, I will only be sidelined, or even completely ruined. Rather than waiting to die, I might as well take a gamble.”

"So I can tell you right now, I want to terminate the contract!"

“Okay,” Pei Jiyue nodded. “In that case, I respect your decision. As I said before, you don’t need to worry about the penalty for breach of contract.”

"Thank you, Jiyue."

Zhang Chengkai's eyes darted around, and after a pause, he continued:

"Actually, I have another request... I wonder if you can grant it."

Pei Jiyue gestured for him to continue.

"Actually, I've already thought about my future. I want to transition into acting..."

Zhang Chengkai, observing Pei Jiyue's expression, hesitated before speaking:

“I know that Teacher Pei’s company is one of the top entertainment companies in the industry. The resources it can access are far beyond what my current company can compare to, especially in the film and television industry.”

"Jiyue, can you help me get into Teacher Pei's company?"