Vicious Cannon Fodder 50

Ning Yuan (1st male lead)

Ning Yuan was the male protagonist of The Legend of Heroes. He had carved a niche for himself as a very popular C-list actor who had managed to push into the B-list rankings over the past two years. Thanks to his roles in several high-profile idol dramas and historical series, his star was on the rise.

But despite his growing popularity, there was one person Ning Yuan remained wary of—Taehyung. From the moment Taehyung joined the crew, Ning Yuan had been watching him like a hawk, his hostility barely concealed. Perhaps it was fear. Fear that Taehyung’s undeniable talent would overshadow him. Fear that Taehyung would steal the spotlight with his charisma. Or maybe, just maybe, Ning Yuan worried that Taehyung would pull a power move—buying ads to boost his image right when the drama aired. After all, Taehyung’s presence was impossible to ignore, his performance drawing the eyes of cast and crew alike.

Zhao, the sharp-eyed strategist behind Summer Star Entertainment, had always been a master of calculated marketing tactics. Yet, even he found himself caught in the crossfire.

Mr.Zhao

“Ning Yuan’s agent went straight to the top with this, putting me in a corner,” Zhao admitted, his tone laced with regret. “And let’s be honest, Taehyung—you’re not one of our signed artists. Summer Star Entertainment has no obligation to back you up. The company is looking out for its biggest shareholders, not an outsider... no matter how talented that outsider may be.”

The truth was hard to ignore. Summer Star Entertainment had poured its resources into this drama. Now, the young master of the company had taken a sudden interest in the project—and in Taehyung’s role. The situation was messy. Complicated. And above all, dangerous.

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