Contract expiration

Zhou Jing got straight to the point. "Well... I think terminating your contract might be a little difficult."

"Why?" Su Li raised his eyes.

"As you know, the agency got a new president a year ago-the former President Wei's son. And his character... I feel that now you've become popular, he definitely won't let you go so easily," she explained.

"Got it. I'll go to the company tomorrow and see."

With that, Su Li hung up.

"He won't agree? Heh, that's not up to him."

Su Li's lips curled mockingly, his eyes icy.

Zheng Xing had listened to the whole conversation. "Boss, if that new boss or whatever won't behave, just kill him."

"We'll find out when we go tomorrow. I'll bring a few ghosts. He'll have to behave whether he likes it or not, though I hope he's a normal person."

"Oh, and go buy a bigger villa later, somewhere with a good location. This apartment is too small to live comfortably in. Besides, there are so many ghosts. They can't stay in the Ghost Ring forever."

He had no idea how much money was on the card he had given Zheng Xing, but it was more than enough to buy a villa.

"Yes, boss."

Holding the two Witchcraft Dolls, Su Li took out two pieces of candy that looked like fruit drops, except they were black and gave off an eerie aura.

"Eat up." He gave the candies to Xiaoxue and Xiaohan.

The two dolls held their candies and began eating with their eyes narrowed.

Su Li had made these little candies from vengeful souls in his spare moments in the car, specifically for them to eat and improve their strength.

Suddenly remembering something, he released the ghost doll from the Ghost Ring.

The Ghost Ring actually had two sections. One held the ghosts he had subdued, while the other held reserve food. Activating it would slowly turn the reserve food into Soul Crystals.

After coming out, she looked around curiously. "Where is this?"

"Where I'm living now." As he spoke, he took out another black Soul Crystal and flicked it toward her.

"This is your reward. It'll let you appear as a normal person." Su Li was quite fond of the ghost doll, which was why he gave her this.

She watched blankly as the Soul Crystal flew toward her and was absorbed into her, then felt some changes in herself.

She touched her face. It was smooth. Looking down at herself, she saw that her body had also returned to how it had looked when she was alive.

Her features were exquisitely delicate, and she was quite cute.

"Th-thank you, my lord."

She rubbed the hem of her dirty dress, feeling a little excited and at a loss.

Su Li had avenged her, restored her freedom, and even allowed her to look normal again.

It made her feel that happiness had come rather suddenly.

She heard Su Li ask gently, "What's your name?"

"Tang... Tang Wanwan." It had been a long time since anyone had asked her name.

Su Li smiled at her. "Tang Wanwan? Zheng Xing, take her to buy a few outfits."

"Yes, boss." Zheng Xing then said to Tang Wanwan, "Come with me."

Tang Wanwan followed behind Zheng Xing, looking a little uneasy.

Zheng Xing glanced at her and said slowly, "Don't be nervous. The boss treats his subordinates very well. You're lucky to have caught his eye."

Tang Wanwan looked up at him. "Are you from that Manor too?" This Zheng Xing seemed very strong.

"Yes. I was lucky enough to be taken under the boss's wing. I'm his assistant now."

"Then... what can I do?" She wanted to work for Su Li too.

"There's no rush. Since the boss gave you that Soul Crystal and asked your name, it means he thinks highly of you. All you need to do is be loyal to him."

Tang Wanwan nodded vigorously, her eyes shining. So he thinks highly of me?

"Master, are you very fond of that Tang Wanwan?" Yuan appeared beside Su Li.

Su Li looked at him. "She has great potential, even more than Zheng Xing. If she were alive, she would be an extraordinarily gifted prospective wizard."

He did not mention that Tang Wanwan reminded him of his own struggle to survive during his first few years on the Rod Continent.

He suddenly moved closer to Yuan. "Yuan, how is your progress in becoming corporeal lately?" As he spoke, he reached out to touch his hand again.

His hand still passed straight through.

Yuan held his hand over Su Li's without quite touching it. "The progress is fairly good. I'll be able to remain here for longer and longer."

Su Li gave him a radiant smile.

The next day, Su Li stood in front of an office building.

This was the headquarters of his agency, Feiyuan Entertainment.

He walked up to the reception desk, and the young receptionist's eyes lit up when she saw him. "Are you Su Li? I really like you. Could I have your autograph?"

Su Li smiled gently. "Of course."

After signing an autograph and taking a photo with her, he asked, "May I ask which office Manager Feng, who handles artist contracts, is in? I'd like to discuss my contract with him."

"The first office on the right on the seventh floor!"

"All right, thank you." Su Li's smile left the receptionist dazed, and she posted on Feibo as soon as he left.

Su Li arrived outside the office and knocked.

"Come in."

Seeing that it was Su Li, Manager Feng immediately came forward to greet him.

He was very popular lately. Brave Challenge alone had brought him over a million fans.

He also knew why Su Li had come, so he asked directly, "Well, Mr. Su, I understand you're here about your contract. It expires tomorrow, so I recommend renewing it. Our company will give you the best terms. How does an A-grade contract sound?"

We can't let this money tree go. Besides, he's not even a second-tier celebrity. Even if he's become popular lately, he's bound to agree to an A-grade contract, isn't he?

Just as he confidently expected Su Li to agree happily, he heard him say, "I don't intend to renew."

"Y-you don't?" He had not expected Su Li to refuse.

"Think it over carefully. Only Feiyuan can give you the best resources! Other companies won't offer you an A-grade contract!"

"No, I want to terminate my contract." Su Li was very direct.

Manager Feng was a little angry, and his tone turned hostile. "I'll have to ask President Wei Junior first. You don't get to decide what happens to this contract. You can only terminate it if the company agrees. Otherwise, you'll be shelved!"

After threatening Su Li, he made a call, then put down his phone and said to him, "President Wei Junior wants to see you. He says he'll discuss it with you personally."

This President Wei Junior was the former president's son, named Wei Peng.

Su Li's lips curved into a smile. "Sure."

Manager Feng took him up to the ninth floor and stopped outside an office. "This is President Wei Junior's office. Go in."

Su Li's first impression upon entering the office was extravagance. He could tell that Wei Peng liked luxury.

Hearing someone enter, Wei Peng turned around.

His looks were average, his complexion wan, with large dark circles under his eyes. He had clearly overindulged in sex.

More importantly, the way he looked at Su Li was lecherous.

Wei Peng looked Su Li up and down. Sure enough, he's even more beautiful than he looked on the livestream. That figure, that face-I absolutely can't let such a prize get away. I, Wei Peng, must have him!

"Hello, I'm Wei Peng, the new president." He held out his hand, staring at Su Li's face with ill intent in his eyes.

Su Li did not move and said bluntly, "President Wei, I want to terminate my contract. Manager Feng said I had to come to you."

Seeing Su Li show him no respect, Wei Peng's expression instantly darkened, but he kept up appearances. "Su Li, you should think this through carefully. This company can give you the best resources. If you leave Feiyuan, I guarantee you won't be able to get anywhere in the entertainment industry."

This was a blatant threat. He reckoned Su Li would not dare offend him. He was only a minor celebrity. Wei Peng had investigated him; he had no backing whatsoever.

So what if he's close to a best actor and a queen of song? They're just entertainers. It's no use at all.

Then he gave a lecherous smile. "Unless..."

"Unless what?" Su Li's smile was unreadable, and a cold gleam shone in his foxlike eyes.

The ring on his left hand also glowed faintly red.