Capital of Dragon Country, within the Fifth Ring Road.
A modern high-rise building entirely clad in dark glass curtain walls stood tall, reflecting a cold gleam beneath the sunlight.
This building, around a dozen stories tall, was none other than the well-known entertainment giant in the industry—Tianyu International.
As one of the key players in Dragon Country's entertainment industry, Tianyu International had artists under its banner ranging from top-tier superstars to unknown newcomers.
With a market value reaching tens of billions, it was a veritable industry aircraft carrier.
At this moment, however, the atmosphere inside a luxurious office at the top of this glamorous building was as cold as the glass curtain walls outside.
"What?"
A low roar, suppressing fury, shattered the silence. It came from a man.
He abruptly slammed the documents in his left hand onto the expensive mahogany desk, while his right hand continued to hold his phone.
"Didn't I tell you to talk her around properly? Why is Lu Xiaoying still insisting on taking leave?" The man's chest rose and fell slightly, his voice brimming with disbelief and anger.
"What does she take this company for? Her own backyard? Coming when summoned and leaving when dismissed?"
He drew a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but the threat in his eyes only deepened as he delivered an ultimatum into the phone, word by word.
"Gong Qing, you're her agent. Don't tell me you can't even handle something this minor."
"This is my final warning. Immediately—right now—arrange all of Lu Xiaoying's schedule for tomorrow!"
"The production crew must begin work on time tomorrow. There is no room for negotiation!"
On the top floor of Tianyu International Tower, inside an enormous modern office with an exceptional view.
A man in his forties, dressed in an expensive custom-tailored suit,