Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 32 - 031 Changing the Course of Events

"Trash, all of you are trash."

Inside the hospital room, Cai Xiang roared furiously.

Standing by the bedside were a man and a woman, bracing themselves for Cai Xiang’s tirade, their expressions filled with helplessness.

The two were high-level executives at Star Entertainment—the woman was Zhou Hong, the manager of the talent agency department, and the man was Cao Shan, the head of public relations.

Days ago, Cai Xiang had been violently assaulted at a hotel, leaving him crippled from the waist down.

The incident had sent shockwaves through Star Entertainment.

Cai Xiang had always lived recklessly, indulging in every vice. Underneath, resentment towards him brewed, and his fall from grace sparked schadenfreude among many.

But there were also those who feared being dragged into the mess.

Upon waking and learning that he would never recover his manhood, Cai Xiang’s face contorted, overwhelmed by hatred.

Cao Shan suggested reporting the incident to the police.

Cai Xiang wasn’t foolish—of course, he couldn’t call the police. It would unveil his involvement in the kidnapping of Qi Baotan, creating an even bigger disaster.

Besides, putting the culprit in jail wouldn’t satisfy his burning hatred; he wanted to find them, skin them alive, and tear them apart.

But these past days, despite mobilizing all his resources, Cai Xiang hadn’t found a trace of the attacker—as if they’d vanished into thin air.

Clenching his teeth, Cai Xiang said, "Reach out to PT Group. I want to hire two personal bodyguards."

Zhou Hong and Cao Shan exchanged a glance, replying, "Understood, Mr. Cai. I’ll arrange it right away."

In the entertainment industry, PT Group’s name elicited reverence.

It was the nation’s premier security firm, providing bodyguards for virtually every A-lister. Not having PT’s guards by your side almost disqualified you from being called a superstar.

Their services came at exorbitant prices, rendering them unaffordable for minor celebrities.

Yet major stars clamored for them, eager to secure their safety.

Of course, hiring PT bodyguards wasn’t merely a matter of money—without connections, it was practically impossible.

Thankfully, Star Entertainment, with its years of industry experience, had the necessary contacts.

Just then, Cao Shan received a call. Whatever the person on the other end said turned his face pale in an instant.

A wave of dread pricked at Cai Xiang’s heart.

"Mr. Cai." Cao Shan ended the call, lowered his head, and opened Weibo. There was no need to search—the flood of direct messages had already jammed his inbox.

Zhou Hong handed her phone to Cai Xiang, "Mr. Cai, our company has been sued."

To be precise, both Cai Xiang and the company were being sued.

Cai Xiang stared at the lawyer’s letter displayed on her screen. The longer he looked, the more malicious his laugh became, his eyes filled with venom.

"Utter stupidity. Contact Lawyer Han. We’ve been paying him handsomely every year—it’s time for him to prove his worth. Crush them for me."

Cao Shan instinctively murmured, staring at the stamp on the letter, "Spring River Law Firm? Why does that sound so familiar?"

"Who cares what firm they are? Can they compare to our firm with Lawyer Han? Dare to provoke me, and they’ll meet a miserable end," Cai Xiang said through gritted teeth.

"Qi Baotan, you dare file a lawsuit against me? Not even the King of Heaven can save you now."

Zhou Hong and Cao Shan exchanged glances, swallowed their unspoken words, and exited the hospital room.

Outside, Zhou Hong was visibly worried, "Old Cao, this isn’t looking good. I didn’t dare say it in front of Mr. Cai, but the opposing side seems hostile—this is probably a direct attack on Mr. Cai."

Cao Shan furrowed his brows, "Mr. Cai is blinded by anger and won’t listen to anything. Even if we spoke, it wouldn’t help. I have a bad feeling that this isn’t as simple as it seems."

Zhou Hong sneered, "That Qi Baotan—who would’ve thought? She looks so fragile, but her spirit is so fierce. Barely escaped death and still refuses to stay quiet, even daring to sue Mr. Cai. She’s just begging for trouble."

Cao Shan shot her a glance, "People pushed to the brink are capable of anything."

Deep down, he didn’t agree with Cai Xiang’s actions—perhaps this incident would teach him a valuable lesson.

"I remember now." Cao Shan slapped his thigh as realization hit.

"The Spring River Law Firm from Jingzhou."

Zhou Hong snorted, "You must be joking. Qi Baotan is destitute, powerless—where would she find connections to hire Spring River Law Firm?"

Cao Shan examined the lawyer’s letter more closely. Below the firm’s stamp was the personal stamp of the attorney.

The neatly arranged red seal conveyed an inherent aura of authority and grandeur.

Helian Yi.

A law firm can share the same name, but there’s no way an attorney could.

Cao Shan’s pupils contracted sharply; the hand holding the phone was faintly trembling.

"It’s Helian Yi..."

Zhou Hong leaned closer for a better look, her expression steadily turning grave.

"Impossible."

For years, Star Entertainment had survived its shady practices thanks to its formidable legal team. Otherwise, given its dirty deeds, it would’ve crumbled ages ago.

Even the penny-pinching Cai Xiang didn’t hesitate to invest heavily in hiring top-notch lawyers annually. It was money well spent.

Cao Shan, as head of PR, often interacted with the legal department and naturally knew the legendary status of Jingzhou’s Spring River Law Firm.

Currently, Star Entertainment’s legal director Lawyer Han remained deeply regretful for not securing a position at Spring River years ago.

Helian Yi’s name echoed loudly in the legal community. Cao Shan had caught Lawyer Han multiple times engrossed in recordings of Helian Yi’s trials.

A young, handsome, composed, and brilliant lawyer—the image unfolded vividly in his mind.

Helian Yi was a legend, a benchmark that younger lawyers aspired to reach.

An undefeated, righteous powerhouse—Helian Yi.

"This just got bad," Cao Shan muttered under his breath.

To think that a powerless young woman like Qi Baotan could hire Helian Yi to represent her—it was worrying news for Star Entertainment.

Cao Shan knew all too well that winning a lawsuit didn’t hinge on being in the right; it depended on the lawyer. A truly exceptional lawyer could transform the odds.

Especially since Star Entertainment was clearly in the wrong.

"We need to suppress the news quickly before it escalates online. I’ll discuss strategies with Lawyer Han—you go calm everyone at the company, especially our artists. They need to keep a low profile now."

The two split up to execute their respective tasks.

Meanwhile, Cai Xiang remained indifferent, counting on the company’s extensive legal team to handle the matter.

But by nightfall, the scandal exploded across the internet. Even the army of Star Entertainment’s hired trolls couldn’t contain it.

Public outcry saturated cyberspace, cursing not just Cai Xiang but his entire lineage.

——"This Qi Baotan girl is incredibly brave. I adore her."

——"She was forced to jump off a building days ago. Heaven must’ve taken pity on her to spare her life—Cai Xiang is bound to face retribution. Qi, don’t be afraid; we’re all behind you."

——"Oh my god, Qi is so pitiful. The system is so unfair to regular folks. I hope the law grants her justice—it would rekindle everyone’s faith."

——"My cousin signed with Star Entertainment as a rookie. The contract terms were horrendous—pure exploitation. She tried to terminate it but was sued for a 30-million-yuan penalty. Her future’s ruined."

——"I’ve always heard about Star Entertainment’s shady practices. Turns out they have zero boundaries. So many artists have been destroyed by them. A business this unethical deserves to be sued into oblivion."

——"Spring River Law Firm? Helian Yi? Am I seeing things? Is it really *the* Helian Yi?"