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For a time, netizens began heatedly discussing the two presidents, Cai Jinbai and Xuan Yu, once again.

Meanwhile, the follower counts for Jinbai Entertainment's official Weibo account and Cai Jinbai and Xuan Yu's personal Weibo accounts skyrocketed.

Some industry insiders could not help but sigh when they saw it. An entertainment company actually had so many followers. This world really was all about looks.

Still, it had to be said that Jinbai Entertainment was undoubtedly the biggest winner this time. Its methods had been brilliant—not only had it completely cleared Xu Yuqing's name, but it had also heavily promoted the name "Jinbai Entertainment." It might not have become universally known, but everyone in the industry knew about it now. They also knew that this company clearly treated its artists very well.

Especially since the company's two presidents were handsome, wealthy, and backed by powerful backgrounds. Having bosses like that had to make work more enjoyable.

"Jinbai Entertainment" had become completely famous.

The benefits that followed were naturally substantial.

Some netizens went to the Weibo account of the blogger People Can't Live Without Conscience and asked: [Excuse me, are you connected to Jinbai Entertainment?] [Did Jinbai Entertainment give you the video?] [Why did you stand up for Xu Yuqing?] [Did President Cai instruct you to do it?]

Yet how could those questions possibly receive answers?

After the matter ended, the blogger People Can't Live Without Conscience never logged in again.

"For now, this matter is settled," Cai Jinbai said.

Xuan Yu asked, "What about Chen Chengrong?"

"His situation is actually easy to handle. After all, there was a reason behind it. The main reason the movie turned out badly wasn't Chen Chengrong, but that producer. We just need to find some so-called 'industry insiders' to clarify things. However, Chen Chengrong is the director. In the end, it will depend on how well his next film turns out."

Directors did not need excessive exposure, and Chen Chengrong's family did not need too much disturbance either.

Cai Jinbai said, "The suffering a person endures is something others cannot truly empathize with. Chen Chengrong had understandable reasons, but he did participate in the filming as the director. He bears responsibility that he cannot evade."

"The best approach now is to use this opportunity to make netizens curious about Director Chen's next movie. Good or bad, as long as they feel the urge to go to the theater and judge the new film for themselves, then the marketing will have succeeded."

"So, Jinbao, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Yes, Master!" The golden ingot immediately darted over.

"One more thing." Cai Jinbai lowered his head and flipped through his tablet. "Send a message to this photography team. I want to meet them."

"Hello, President Cai."

"Hello, President Cai!"

"President Cai..."

Jinbai Entertainment had begun getting on track, and there were visibly more employees in the company. Most of them had been personally "interviewed" by Cai Jinbai—he simply took one look, observed their Wealth Aura, and selected people who would benefit the company's development. He cared neither about age nor gender; he only cared whether they were suitable.

There were even people over forty, as well as those who had lost their jobs after taking time off due to illness...

While the buzz was still strong, Jinbai Entertainment posted recruitment information online. The age requirement was particularly broad. The usual limit of thirty-five and under had been changed directly to fifty and under. This allowed many people to see an opportunity, and they came here with a try-it-and-see attitude. The result was a pleasant surprise.

In the company's private group chat—

[Young people really are different when they become presidents. New ideas, new trends. Once again, thank you, President Cai, for giving me this opportunity.] This came from the newly appointed supervisor, who had just turned forty. Usually stern and reserved, he was sincerely flattering President Cai in the group chat.

[Me too. I'm very grateful to President Cai.] This was from a housewife who had just given birth. She had quit her job to have her baby and stay home, but when she tried to find work again, she kept hitting walls. No matter how outstanding her résumé was, employers would reject her as soon as they heard that she had recently given birth.

She had nearly developed anxiety and insomnia because of it, unable to sleep all night. Fortunately, she had eventually found Jinbai Entertainment.

[After working here for these past few days, I still find it hard to believe. You can actually leave once your work is finished. They don't force overtime, but they force you to leave on time, hahaha. When Assistant Yuan said that, I thought it was just another pretty line, but when it was time to clock out, the company actually turned off the lights and everyone left. Not a second was wasted. Assistant Yuan even took the lead, saying that if you wanted to work overtime, you had to submit a request so your overtime pay could be calculated afterward, hahaha. If you work overtime at the company, they'll not only leave the lights on for you, but you'll also get a late-night meal allowance. I've never seen such a humane company!]

[I was shocked by the overtime pay and late-night meal allowance too. How many companies can actually do those two things? I'd never even heard of a late-night meal allowance. They all say, 'No mandatory overtime,' 'You can stay voluntarily,' and 'You can leave after finishing your work,' but at my previous company, I finished my work and left on time, only to get called in by my supervisor for a talk the next day. Heh.]

[Brother, I've gone through that too. Don't even mention it. It was way too performative. 'Voluntary overtime' without overtime pay. I worked myself to the bone and eventually my health gave out. Good thing I came to interview at Jinbai Entertainment, or I'd regret it for the rest of my life. If you want to get into President Cai's company in the future, you'll have to fight tooth and nail for a spot.]

[It definitely won't be easy. I'm going to work for President Cai for the rest of my life!]

[A lifetime isn't enough. I'll work for President Cai in my next life too!]

[Hahaha, enough talking, everyone. Back to work.]

"Hello, President Cai!" X2.

When he reached the top floor, Xu Yuqing and Liu Rong were just about to leave.

Today was Liu Rong's first official day at Jinbai Entertainment.

After that, Xu Yuqing would enter Chen Chengrong's production for closed filming.

Cai Jinbai nodded. "Here to collect your contract?"

"Yes, President Cai. I just spoke with Assistant Yuan," Liu Rong said.

After Cai Jinbai left, Liu Rong could not help sighing to Xu Yuqing, "You were absolutely right to suggest that I switch jobs and come work at Jinbai Entertainment."

Fortunately, she had made the decision quickly. Otherwise, if she had waited any longer, she might not have been able to leave Star Universe Entertainment even if she wanted to.

She had only been able to get away in time before Gao Su fully reacted.

And after coming here, she discovered that Jinbai Entertainment was better than Star Universe Entertainment in far more ways than one.

Xu Yuqing said, "You were also right not to give up on coming for the interview. Otherwise, I really would have missed this opportunity too."

Thinking of how desperate and helpless he had been back then, Xu Yuqing could now smile with ease.

It had not actually been that long ago, yet he felt as though everything had changed.

"By the way, do you think..." Liu Rong suddenly thought of something and asked, "Was that blogger who cleared your name online arranged by President Cai behind the scenes?"

Xu Yuqing shook his head when he heard that. He did not know either, but he thought so. "Otherwise, would someone really stand up for a stranger like me?"

"I think it was President Cai who made a move too." Liu Rong felt the same way.

Xu Yuqing said, "I truly don't know how I can thank President Cai."

Not only had Cai Jinbai saved him from Star Universe Entertainment and allowed him to terminate his contract smoothly, he had also sparked attention across the entire internet and restored his innocence...

Xu Yuqing covered his chest and said with firm conviction, "I'll definitely repay President Cai properly!"

Liu Rong said, "Let's work hard together."

"Mm!"

Cai Jinbai entered the office, where Xuan Yu was sitting on the sofa trimming a bouquet. Given his cold appearance and sharp aura, it was difficult to imagine that he would do such meticulous work. Yet the truth was that Xuan Yu could not only do it, but did it exceptionally well. Soon, he arranged all the trimmed flowers into a vase, then placed the vase on Cai Jinbai's desk, where Cai Jinbai could see it the moment he looked up from work.

After arranging the flowers, Xuan Yu casually adjusted the incense burner, allowing the fragrance to diffuse more slowly.

"Are the flowers pretty?" Xuan Yu asked as he leaned against the desk.

Cai Jinbai had originally been reading a document, but while Xuan Yu arranged the flowers, he had put the document down and begun appreciating them.

"They're beautiful." Cai Jinbai smiled as he answered.

The sunlight on the top floor was bright and dazzling. Even though the windows had been treated to block out light, they still could not stop the sunlight from pouring in without restraint.

It seemed to cast a golden edge around Cai Jinbai's body, warm and soft, yet it could not compare to the brilliance of his smile, which drew Xuan Yu's gaze even more.

Cai Jinbai walked over, his long, fair fingers brushing the soft petals twice. He looked to the side and asked, "Xuan, what's this?"

Xuan Yu came back to himself and stepped forward to open the paper bag. "I bought some dessert outside. It's a newly released one. Didn't you say the desserts from that shop were delicious last time? Since they had something new, I bought it back for you to try."

He unconsciously emphasized twice that he had bought it himself. He had gone personally and only bought one.

Clearly, Xuan Yu would not eat it. It was only for Cai Jinbai.

He opened the dessert box, scooped out a bite with a fork, and naturally held it to Cai Jinbai's lips, just like when he had fed him watermelon before.

Cai Jinbai opened his mouth and ate it. A bit of cream stained his lips, which he then licked away.

He had long since put down the document, leaving both hands free, yet he did not think there was anything wrong with Xuan Yu's action.

"How is it?"

"It's good." Cai Jinbai looked satisfied.

Xuan Yu said, "Then this shop seems pretty good."

He silently made a note of it. He would buy from there again later. Jinbai liked sweets.

The dessert was not large, and Cai Jinbai finished it quickly.

Yuan Guangjin happened to knock and enter at that moment. "President Cai, the photography team you wanted to see has arrived."

Xuan Hanfeng and the others waited uneasily in the reception room. They were a photography team of five people including himself, with Xuan Hanfeng as the leader. But before they came to the Jinbai Group building, their photography team had been on the verge of disbanding.

It was not because the members got along poorly or had countless conflicts. It was because they lacked the funding and equipment to continue supporting the team's photography work.

As the team leader, Xuan Hanfeng had a good personality and considerable ability, while each of the other four members had their own strengths.

Originally, their team had consisted of more than just five people, but in the end, only the five of them remained.