Xu Bin showed her a webpage on his iPad: "Just this year, Jin Hua Media has filed at least 50 lawsuits."
"They all follow the same pattern. They come in, promise big things, get you to sign a contract, and then give you a pathetic signing bonus. If they sign a hundred people, one with traffic cost will cover the loss, and the remaining 99 will make money from breach of contract penalties."
Seeing her on the verge of a breakdown, Xu Bin smiled innocently, "It's just an old trick, nothing new. Your sister isn't stupid; she won't be fooled."
"Brother-in-law, if the defendant can't pay, how do they end up paying in kind?"
Yao Xin was almost passing out, asking weakly.
"If they can't compensate, then it's either enforced execution or re-signing with a new mediator."
Xu Bin said casually, "At that point, you go with whoever they tell you to. What's a net idol but a whore with a higher price tag?"
"The moment you sign, those clauses take effect."
Yao Xin's breathing was erratic, "You mentioned unfair terms. Some of these must be illegal, right? Is there a way to fight back?"
"There is!"
Xu Bin grinned, "If your family is well-off and can afford it, we can drag this out in court. Spend a few ten thousand on lawyer fees, and it won't matter."
"If we hit a wall with a stubborn one, we drag it out. Even with legal teams, they can't afford to drag it out forever. At most, they'll mediate again."
"I'm going to take a nap!"
Pretending to be innocent when you know what's going on is a bit mean, but it's also exciting.
Xu Bin smiled, "Don't worry, sister. Your friend will figure something out. Jin Hua Media is known for this; they'll probably be selling themselves soon enough."
"You just make sure you don't get caught up in this."
With that, Xu Bin went upstairs, leaving Yao Xin with a mix of emotions, lost in thought.
The next day, Yao Xin arrived at Jin Hua Media as scheduled. Jiang Jin Hua's secretary led her to a hidden room.
Jiang Jin Hua and two other high-ranking officials, a man and a woman, were already there. The woman, looking at the files, spoke first, "Yao Xin, your measurements should be accurate, right?"
"Yes!"
Yao Xin sat nervously.
Jiang Jin Hua and the other man, despite their serious expressions, couldn't hide their leering eyes, devouring Yao Xin with their gaze.
"You go behind the curtain and take your clothes off so we can confirm your measurements."
The woman said it casually, as if it were a routine procedure.
Yao Xin furrowed her brow, "You want me to...?"
"This is just a part of the job."
Jiang Jin Hua said sternly, "Doctors examine patients' bodies every day. None of them are shy about it."
The other man chimed in, "Hurry up. Our time is limited, and all this is in the contract."
Hearing this, Yao Xin hesitated but eventually went behind the curtain, taking a deep breath before slipping off her dress.
She was wearing a black lace bra and panty set, not overly revealing but incredibly sexy, accentuating her hourglass figure perfectly while hiding the most provocative parts.
Yao Xin mustered her courage and walked out in her underwear. Before the woman could speak, Jiang Jin Hua frowned, tapping his pen on the table, "Why are you still wearing your underwear? How are we supposed to know if you're padded or not?"
The other man, looking at her file, said impatiently, "You're married, you're not a little girl anymore. Why are you being so shy?"
"Exactly," Jiang Jin Hua added, "If it weren't for your potential, we would have passed on you just for being married. You think married women are a trend? You've been watching too many adult films. Online traffic is all about the young, slim, and cute."
They expressed their displeasure openly. The female executive joined in, "Don't waste our time. We need to see you fully naked to take measurements."
Jiang Jin Hua's expression darkened, "Yao Xin, once you're a host, we'll be designing your clothes. This is an important first step."
Yao Xin gritted her teeth, "But you didn't mention this yesterday."
Jiang Jin Hua was confident, "It's common sense. Do doctors need to explain that they'll be examining your body?"
Just then, the female executive, sounding annoyed, said, "Boss, if she's not cooperative, I'll go handle other matters. I have a lot on my plate and can't afford to waste time here."
Jiang Jin Hua's eyes flashed with anger, "Yao Xin, you signed the contract."
Yao Xin lowered her head and walked back behind the curtain. The three of them smirked, thinking they had won. Suddenly, the curtain opened, and Yao Xin not only hadn't taken off her underwear but had also put her dress back on.
"What do you think you're doing, Yao Xin!"
Jiang Jin Hua's face darkened.
Yao Xin walked over, took out eight thousand yuan from her bag, and placed it on the table, her expression cold, "I'm here to work, not to be a whore. You give me this little money, expect me to work, and also want to see my body? Dream on."
Jiang Jin Hua looked at the money on the table and sneered, "You're an idiot, Yao Xin. The contract is clear as day. You think returning the money will solve everything?"
"Then what do you want? I haven't even started working yet."
Yao Xin scoffed and walked out of the meeting room.
"What do we do now?"
"Damn, she seemed so naive yesterday. How did she get so smart all of a sudden?"
"Boss, Young Master Chen said he's bored with the young ones and wants to try married women. Such a fine woman, letting her go is a waste."
"Tell that Chen to get lost. He spends so little and has so many demands. I have big plans for this woman; I'm going to sell her for a high price."
"What a waste. In all our years, I've never seen anyone as beautiful as her. That body, those legs... she's perfect."
"She really is a great lay."
Jiang Jin Hua's eyes were bloodshot, his regret growing, "Damn it, she signed the contract. Does she think I'm stupid? Tell the lawyers to file a lawsuit immediately. Spend some money, use connections, and get this to court as soon as possible."
"She won't get away with this unless she pays me back a fortune."
Yao Xin was a bit dazed as she stepped out of the elevator. Suddenly, she was grabbed by the arm, and she jumped, thinking Jiang Jin Hua had sent someone after her. She was about to scream when a strong hand covered her mouth.
She was pulled into the stairwell, and a familiar voice whispered in her ear, "Sister, it's me. Don't be afraid."
Feeling her sister-in-law's tall, curvaceous body, Xu Bin couldn't help but react. But he maintained his distance, not taking advantage of the situation.
"Sister, I was worried about you," Xu Bin said, "Last night, I took back the iPad, and it was full of searches about this. I knew something was up."
"Oh... sigh!"
"Let's go home and talk about it."