Drawing My Sword and Looking Around, My Heart Was Lost

Before Zhen Dongjun arrived, Bai Youlou and Old Zhou were indeed discussing Huaxing.

This was because that girl, An Luning, couldn't keep things to herself.

She eagerly revealed to Zhang Xiaorong that Sister Hong was planning to have the company "buy them back."

After Zhang Xiaorong asked if the matter needed to be kept confidential and received a negative answer, she, in turn, relayed the exact words to Bai Youlou and Old Zhou.

To be honest, Bai Youlou wasn't very interested in signing with a major company and debuting again.

However, there would likely be more opportunities for interaction in the future, such as seeking investment or continuing to cooperate with them on film releases.

But he genuinely wanted to get a good price for Zhang Xiaorong – cough – find a reliable company for her.

Huaxing was indeed a good choice.

After signing with them, An Luning would be there to look out for her.

Besides, it wasn't like Bai Youlou wouldn't write songs for Zhang Xiaorong anymore. He could still do it, and Huaxing could pay him.

With significant promotion for those songs, Bai Youlou could even earn more in royalties.

At the same time, backed by Huaxing's marketing resources, it would take at most two years for the next queen of the music scene to emerge.

Then, Zhen Dongjun came along and started spouting "sugar daddy culture"!

Honestly, Bai Youlou was a bit thrown off. He felt An Luning wasn't really the type to be a kept woman, considering his past self and his memories.

Although he had rejected her back then, the shyness and confusion on her face were genuine.

Bai Youlou couldn't tell anything back then, but the current lecherous Bai Youlou, after a slight recollection, could guarantee that the girl had never been in a relationship and had never been with a man.

What the heck?!

If this were a romance novel, such a question might lead to rambling and various misunderstandings that would take many chapters to resolve.

But Bai Youlou chose the simplest approach.

He directly sent Zhang Xiaorong a message, asking her to inquire with An Luning herself.

Zhang Xiaorong:

This quiet girl felt Bai Youlou was a bit much for the first time!

Even when she saw him flirting with the host Xiao Liu before, she hadn't felt this speechless.

Asking An Luning if she had a sugar daddy? How could she possibly ask that?

Naturally, she didn't ask An Luning such an outrageous question. She directly messaged Bai Youlou, "Luning doesn't have a sugar daddy!"

Even through the phone, looking at the cold text, Bai Youlou felt he could sense the girl's "anger."

He actually felt a bit regretful that he couldn't see her expression directly.

"Then what do you think of Huaxing?"

"I'll follow you."

Simple words, but they expressed Zhang Xiaorong's determination.

Alright, now Bai Youlou didn't have to worry about the character of Lin Juntao from Huaxing anymore.

He was too lazy to persuade Zhang Xiaorong; Bai Youlou wasn't the nagging type.

He wouldn't use a tone like "it's for your own good" to push someone towards a better future.

If she wanted to go, she could go. If she didn't, they could have some fun together.

It might not be about becoming hugely famous and earning a fortune, but it should be quite enjoyable.

However, while he wasn't curious, Zhang Xiaorong herself couldn't help but wonder a little. She felt Bai Youlou wouldn't ask such a question for no reason.

But she didn't ask in Bai Youlou's overly direct manner, which would be asking for trouble.

Instead, she changed her approach.

She called An Luning, chatted with her as usual, and then casually asked, "Luning, what's your relationship with your company's boss? You seem really influential there."

An Luning was flattered by the question, but she hesitated slightly. "Sister Zhang, I'll tell you, but don't tell anyone else, okay? This needs to be kept secret."

"I promise I won't say a word!"

"Actually, I'm Lin Juntao's grand-aunt."

Zhang Xiaorong: ???

That sounded like something out of "I, Qin Shi Huang."

"Grand-aunt? Is that... a pet name he has for you?" Zhang Xiaorong asked uncertainly.

An Luning on the other end of the line got anxious. "What pet name? It's literal. I really am his grand-aunt, a relative. My generation is higher."

"Your generation is too high!"

"What can I do? It's just that high~"

An Luning said it as if she were helpless, but her tone was actually quite smug.

Zhang Xiaorong guessed that she must have used this fact to tease the company boss quite a bit. Being superior in generation, who could resist that?

"Sugar daddy?"

"Inverting the celestial order, there are three generations between my grandma and her sugar daddy!"

Unable to hold back, Zhang Xiaorong also burst into laughter.

Hearing her laugh, An Luning immediately added, "So Sister Zhang, don't worry. Once you come over, I'll be here, and even the boss will have to listen to us."

Whether she would go or not, Zhang Xiaorong couldn't guarantee, as she had no idea what Bai Youlou was thinking.

After hanging up the phone, she rested her chin on her hand and looked at the chat box that hadn't replied, wondering what Bai Youlou was doing at that moment.

Bai Youlou?

He was dealing with Zhen Dongjun.

He hadn't had time to deal with Zhen Dongjun just now when he was messaging Zhang Xiaorong. Now that the message was sent, he had to properly deal with this guy.

Spreading rumors about illicit affairs?

You've got some nerve! Serves you right for failing and fading into obscurity!

Zhen Dongjun was a typical example of a greasy middle-aged artist in the industry. He wasn't doing well himself, and his wife had cheated on him. His heart was full of pent-up frustration, and he saw everyone as if they were involved in under-the-table dealings and improper relationships.

It was understandable, but who told him to run straight into Bai Youlou's crosshairs? While he understood, it didn't mean he would tolerate it~

Just then, the host Xiao Liu happily came over to check the situation on behalf of the production team.

Because Bai Youlou and the others had turned off the cameras in the practice room, the production team was curious about what they were up to, so they sent the host Xiao Liu with a cameraman to take a look.

As soon as the door opened, they saw Zhen Dongjun, the "mentor," suffering from workplace bullying and violence.

The host Xiao Liu was stunned for a moment and exchanged a look with Bai Youlou.

Bang!

She immediately closed the door.

The girl didn't forget to say to the cameraman, "There's no one in there."

Cameraman: ???

He had clearly heard noises just now. But whatever, the host Xiao Liu was in charge; she had connections.

Inside, Zhen Dongjun felt despair.

Abandoning me to die?! What's with this host?

"No, at least let me die knowing the truth!" Zhen Dongjun protested loudly while screaming in agony.

Old Zhou exchanged a look with Bai Youlou, and after Bai Youlou nodded, he took out his phone and showed a photo.

The photo was a group picture taken before Bai Youlou and the others departed; Old Zhou had taken it.

Teacher Zhang was smiling beautifully.

Zhen Dongjun was dumbfounded after seeing it and looked at Bai Youlou again, his eyes wide as if he had seen a ghost!

"She's also one of your people?!"

Bai Youlou smiled and gently patted Zhen Dongjun's shoulder, "Wrong, even you are my person."

Summary!

Mentors, hosts, opponents... all my people, how can you possibly fight me?!

However, looking across the entire "The Voice" stage, it seemed no one wanted to fight him.

Damn, I draw my sword and look around, lost.

I can't even find a "villain" on this show to put in their place!

Although Bai Youlou was being heavily criticized outside, that was on the internet.

If the contestants of "The Voice" weren't strictly ordered by the production team to shut up and stop talking nonsense, they would have loved to drag some keyboard warriors here. Come on, you try! You deal with this guy!

It was simply a dimensional attack.