After my divorce, I started to have good luck-Chapter 1122 - 592: Kicking the Iron Plate

Ge Dong couldn't understand why Zhao Bo, with such a powerful uncle like Chen Tianzhao as his support, chose to act and become a small-time star.

However, this also explains why he suddenly became famous. This year, he participated in a terrible drama where the male lead, female lead, and other actors didn't gain fame, yet he, as the second male lead, did.

Before, he didn't understand, and neither did anyone else. Now that he knows Chen Tianzhao is Zhao Bo's uncle, it all makes sense.

Damn, he should've realized it earlier. Which so-called suddenly popular star doesn't have a major backer behind them?

Many stars, who appear to the public as if they came from humble beginnings and rose to fame through relentless effort, usually have some background and support behind the scenes; otherwise, trying to establish oneself in the entertainment industry is like chasing after a pipe dream.

Many stars who suddenly shoot to fame in the public's eyes actually have traces of capital manipulation behind them. Outsiders can't discern it, but insiders are all aware.

The entertainment industry has always been a bare-naked jungle of fame and fortune, always adhering to the principles of survival of the fittest. People who enter this circle without background or support often either flee defeated or are devoured alive. Only a very few lucky ones manage to cling to a strong backer and adapt amidst fierce competition, securing their own place.

Zhao Bo is one such person with inherent background and a powerful sponsor, with a remarkable uncle, making his future prospects promising.

Just like this business performance, it's undoubtedly a resource from his uncle's side, because that large mall is under his uncle's group.

Ge Dong now deeply regrets not doing a more detailed background check, leading him to misjudge and unwittingly provoke Zhao Bo, a newly rising star.

He deserved the beating he got.

If it had been a minor star without much background who beat him, he certainly wouldn't have let it go. He would definitely have called the police afterwards, made a big fuss, demanded compensation, and ruined the other person's reputation.

But this time, Ge Dong obviously hit a hard wall, and the ones who beat him weren't even Zhao Bo himself, nor anyone close to Zhao Bo. Even if he called the police, Zhao Bo could completely distance himself from it.

Moreover, even if the police caught those two, at most, they would just have to pay some medical expenses and get detained for a few days.

It wouldn't threaten the big shot Chen Tianzhao at all, nor would it harm Zhao Bo in the least.

In fact, if things got serious, he would certainly be retaliated against later.

He's just an entertainment journalist without much background, not a tough-as-nails investigative journalist or fearless war correspondent. Bullying the weak and fearing the strong is in his nature and is his work ethic.

"I'm really sorry, guys. I really didn't know anything beforehand. If I had known earlier, how would I dare to tail Zhao Bo? And I was staying at Mr. Chen's company's hotel. This is really a misunderstanding."

Ge Dong immediately softened and apologized, planning to let things go; this beating would be for nothing.

"Knew you didn't know a damn thing beforehand." The bald man disdainfully tapped his face a few times before issuing another warning, "Keep your eyes open in the future, or we won't let you off so easily."

The other person also shouted, "Now, get out of here immediately."

"Alright, alright, I'm leaving right away."

Ge Dong, bearing the pain on his face and body, nodded and was about to pack his things.

Just then, the door suddenly opened with a card swipe.

Leading in was a middle-aged policeman, followed by two young officers.

All three people in the room were startled simultaneously; the two who had beaten him looked angrily at the bewildered Ge Dong.

They instinctively thought it was Ge Dong who called the police, but they couldn't figure out how he did it right under their noses, and how the police arrived so quickly.

They'd only been in the room for about ten minutes.

"What are you doing here?"

The middle-aged policeman asked with authority, scanning the three, quickly understanding the situation.

The bald man and his companion were stunned, then glanced warningly at Ge Dong.

"N-nothing." Ge Dong forced a smile uglier than crying."

Seeing him say that, the bald man also smiled, a much better one. He went over, put an arm around his shoulder, and said to the officer, "He accidentally fell down the stairs earlier. We heard the commotion and kindly brought him back to his room to rest. Isn't that right, buddy?"

The last question was, of course, directed at Ge Dong, and he deliberately gripped Ge Dong's shoulder hard, the threat evident.

What else could Ge Dong say? He could only force a smile and nod, "Yes, yes, thank you for bringing me back."

The middle-aged officer watched their act, said nothing more, and simply took out a summons, handing it to Ge Dong. Sternly, he said, "Ge Dong, you're suspected of extortion. Our office is summoning you now. Please cooperate and come with us."

Ge Dong stood there as if struck by lightning, stunned on the spot.

The bald man, who had been holding him close, quickly let go and stepped a few paces away, frightened at this development.

"I... I didn't... No, I need to contact a lawyer."

Ge Dong's lips trembled, his words a bit incoherent.

"It's your legal right to call a lawyer, but you still have to come with us now."

Ge Dong wanted to refuse, but as the middle-aged officer gestured, the two officers approached and flanked him. In the end, he was too pale and weak-kneed to utter a no.

...

Chen Feng happily had lunch with Lin Yujiao, then informed Jin Xinyan about the extortion. Jin Xinyan even showed her the negative article.

Lin Yujiao was understandably angry after reading it, but she didn't lose her temper. After a few deep breaths, she quickly calmed down, shook her head with a bitter smile, and said:

"I didn't expect them to be so nasty, deliberately slandering me. Especially my ex-husband, though our divorce wasn't pleasant, I had been with him for many years and didn't do anything against him. Yet he gave our intimate photos to others. And those two middle school classmates and neighbors—I believe I never offended them, but they still badmouth me on purpose."

Jin Xinyan consoled her: "Fame attracts trouble. You're famous now, and they're definitely envious. These people can't stand others doing well, especially seeing acquaintances live better or become wealthier than them; they get jealous and maliciously gossip and slander with degraded morals. It's really not worth getting angry over such people."

Chen Feng added: "Indeed, there's no need to be upset over such people. If you truly get angry, their goal is achieved, and they would be delighted. I think we should look for an opportunity to retaliate. But first, we need to deal with this extorting paparazzo. Let's head to the police station now."