Chapter 7

"But they said the same thing. Maybe there really isn't any problem—we're just being overly suspicious."

Once they assumed Star Universe Entertainment was a trap, they saw traps everywhere.

Liu Rong shook her head with a smile. Even so, it was better to be careful.

Xu Yuqing nodded, then said, "I didn't expect Jinbai Entertainment to really be a newly established company. It turns out it was only founded recently, which is why they approached me. Sister Liu, do you think this company can really help me terminate my contract with Star Universe smoothly?"

Although he wanted to believe it, he truly found it hard to imagine a new company daring to challenge an old entertainment industry giant the moment it entered the business.

Liu Rong could not help sighing. "But right now, they seem to be our only way out."

Xu Yuqing fell silent. Indeed, if he did not want Star Universe Entertainment to destroy him, he could only seize this one opportunity before him.

"Oh, right. Isn't there also an introduction document for Jinbai Entertainment? Let's take a look."

"Mm." Liu Rong pulled out the document beneath the others. "It's here. Let me see."

The more she read, the wider her eyes became. She slowly sat up straight, her expression turning serious as she exclaimed in shock, "...Th-this is the address of that office building in the New Urban District?!"

"Quick, Yuqing, bring me the business card Assistant Yuan gave us earlier!"

Not understanding why, Xu Yuqing handed her the card.

He had not examined the card closely before. It had not only an address, but also a phone number.

Liu Rong hurriedly compared the addresses. They were exactly the same! The address on the document and the one on the business card matched word for word!

"Yuqing, it seems we've met a benefactor," Liu Rong murmured.

"What do you mean, Sister Liu?" Seeing Liu Rong like this, Xu Yuqing's heart began pounding as well. He quickly asked, "What's wrong with this address? Sister Liu, is Jinbai Entertainment really that impressive?"

Without even waiting for Liu Rong to answer, he grabbed the document and business card to look for himself, desperate to understand.

Liu Rong said, "More than impressive! Do you know where Jinbai Entertainment's address is? Look here—XX Road, XX Avenue, New Urban District, S City... This is a landmark building right in the heart of the New Urban District!"

"An entire office building! When it first went on sale, the competition was incredibly fierce. Even I had heard about it. That office building was meant to become a symbol of the New Urban District, practically synonymous with it—a truly representative structure."

"I thought that when the new development went on sale, several companies would each fight for different floors in the building. Who would have thought that, in the end, a mysterious wealthy foreigner would buy the entire building, along with the surrounding land?"

"That's an entire building—thirty-eight floors tall, in such a central location, and a building that symbolizes the New Urban District. Can you imagine what kind of price it sold for?"

Xu Yuqing blankly shook his head, like a stunned goose.

Liu Rong took a deep breath. "I can't even imagine what astronomical figure it must have been. In any case, someone who can own a building like that must have an unimaginable background and level of power. We don't need to worry at all that Jinbai Entertainment can't stand up to Star Universe Entertainment. Maybe Star Universe Entertainment isn't even their match."

"Yuqing, you're about to board a ship that can carry you straight to the clouds."

By the end, Liu Rong's tone was full of emotion. No wonder it was a newly established company—it had only just arrived here from abroad.

When that entire office building had been bought in one go, she had even marveled over it in a group chat with her friends. With such a grand gesture, the other party's wealth was simply unimaginable. She had wondered what the building would be used for afterward. They would probably lease out floors to other companies—what else could they do with it?

But whatever it was used for had nothing to do with her. Someone at that level of wealth was a person she would never encounter in her lifetime.

Yet today, not only had she met one, she had spoken with one. And that person wanted to sign Xu Yuqing.

Thinking about it made everything feel dreamlike—light and unreal, utterly unbelievable.

Liu Rong turned to look, and sure enough, Xu Yuqing still had not come back to his senses.

She patted his arm, and only then did Xu Yuqing's gaze focus. His eyes lit up as he said excitedly, "Sister Liu, I want to sign!"

What was there to hesitate over? Opportunities did not wait for anyone!

He was practically unable to contain himself, impatient to sign immediately.

Why wait a week to think it over? There was no need to find a lawyer either. They could go now, right away. He truly feared that if he delayed even one second more, this rare opportunity would vanish in an instant. Xu Yuqing was almost unable to remain seated, half-rising as though he would rush out to chase the car the moment he received confirmation.

Liu Rong had more experience than he did and had seen more, so she could remain composed. Pressing Xu Yuqing's shoulder, she smiled and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? President Cai said he'd wait for you to sign at the company. Do you think he's going to run away? President Cai owns an entire office building. He won't go back on his word so easily. Don't worry."

Only then was Xu Yuqing temporarily calmed. He let out a long breath and eased his racing heart. "You're right, Sister Liu. I'll go tomorrow, then."

Liu Rong did not know whether to laugh or cry.

Just then, Xu Yuqing suddenly thought of something. He turned to her solemnly and said, "Sister Liu, come with me too. Switch to Jinbai Entertainment. Didn't President Cai say Jinbai Entertainment was only recently established and was currently recruiting talent broadly? Your position at Star Universe Entertainment isn't low to begin with, and you have connections in the entertainment industry. You know plenty of celebrities and producers too. If you want to work at Jinbai Entertainment, I think President Cai would seriously consider it."

"Leave Star Universe Entertainment with me." Xu Yuqing earnestly persuaded her. "Sister Liu, you've helped me a great deal over the years, and I remember your kindness. But Star Universe Entertainment may remember your help to me too. What if the company makes things difficult for you behind the scenes or uses underhanded methods? No matter how capable you are, you can't guard against everything. I'm afraid that after I leave, Star Universe Entertainment will take out its anger over my successful contract termination on you. How could I feel at ease leaving you here alone?"

Liu Rong's expression grew increasingly thoughtful as Xu Yuqing spoke.

She had naturally not reached her current position by being foolish or slow-witted.

On the contrary, she was sharp and far from stupid. She knew that what Xu Yuqing said was very likely to happen.

So, after less than two minutes of hesitation, she made up her mind. Slapping the table, she stood and said, "Let's go. We'll talk to President Cai now about me switching jobs."

"Huh?" Xu Yuqing froze, then was overjoyed before quickly saying, "Sister Liu, you were just telling me not to rush. Sit down. There's really no hurry—we can talk about this tomorrow. President Cai isn't going anywhere. We've finally put down a huge weight in our hearts. Shouldn't we have a drink together to celebrate?"

There was wine and food here, and he happened to be hungry too.

Having finally solved such an enormous problem, he felt like he could eat a whole cow.

Liu Rong let him pull her back down and smiled. "That's right. Let's eat first."

She had only gotten carried away in the moment. How could she truly go disturb President Cai again at a time like this?

Thus, the two of them, who had arrived anxious and on edge, finally set their hearts at ease and happily began eating.

Chapter 6

On the way back, Cai Jinbai took off his glasses in the car and rubbed the bridge of his nose, which had been pressed for too long.

A small mark had already appeared there, across the upper middle of his nose. On Cai Jinbai's handsome, refined face, it somehow made him look a little cute.

When he wore those gold-rimmed glasses, his brows and eyes took on a somewhat distant, cool air, making him seem less approachable. Even when he smiled, he gave off a sense of keeping others at arm's length.

But once he took off his glasses, his features softened considerably. Without the cold lenses hiding them, his exceptionally beautiful phoenix eyes were revealed, their outer corners slightly raised, his lashes thick and curled. A casual glance from him was strikingly vivid and captivating, so beautiful it was almost unbelievable, making people unable to resist staring.

As Cai Jinbai rubbed his nose, his long, fair fingers partially covered the side of his face. His palm hovered above the bridge of his nose at a perfect angle. The light and shadows in the car shifted constantly with the passing scenery outside, falling over him like an exquisitely composed painting.

Xuan Yu watched without blinking. He said, "If wearing glasses is uncomfortable, why do you keep wearing them?"

They were cultivators, and every aspect of their physical condition had long been adjusted to an optimal state. Their eyes would never develop nearsightedness.

But ever since Jinbai had come here from abroad, he had stubbornly insisted on wearing a pair of glasses, though he did look pleasing to the eye in them.

Cai Jinbai held one temple of the glasses and idly played with it. "Xuan, don't you think it makes me look stylish?"

If possible, he wanted to make both the temples and frames out of gold, but that would be far too heavy.

Cai Jinbai could not help touching his ear again, his fingertips landing where the glasses' temple had rested. "This part feels a little uncomfortable too."

Although they were cultivators, if their strength became too powerful—so much so that it defied common sense and exceeded the limits of a minor world's rules—they would be rejected from it. Some of their outward displays also had to be no different from ordinary people. Thus, some physical states they showed to others were normal physiological reactions: glasses leaving marks on the bridge of the nose after being worn too long, sweat appearing after prolonged exercise, fingers turning red in the cold...

"I'll rub it for you." Xuan Yu naturally reached out and touched Cai Jinbai's ear, replacing his fingers and staying there to ease the pressure mark.

Cai Jinbai lowered his hand and accepted the service without the slightest hesitation. He opened his tablet and continued searching for all the information he needed. The pages constantly changed and scrolled, and different words reflected different colors of wealth in his eyes.

He had a photographic memory. He could instantly remember the relevant information he browsed and rapidly organize it in his mind. Whenever he needed it, it would immediately surface in his thoughts for his use.