Translator: _Min_
âActuallyâ¦â Si Fuqing straightened up, speaking earnestly, âMy main profession is as a star, and Iâm still on the rise. Maybe by next year, youâll hear my name even overseas.â
Ji Yun was speechless for a moment.
After a few seconds, he numbly responded, âYou win.â
The two chatted a bit more before the assistant returned with Lu Ningsheng.
The assistant spoke respectfully, âMr. Ji, Miss Luâs voice is very suitable.â
âGood,â Ji Yun nodded, turning to Si Fuqing. âArenât you providing a full package? Whereâs the music and lyrics?â
Si Fuqing lazily handed over a few sheets of paper. âWrote them on the plane, a bit rough, but youâll manage.â
Ji Yunâs forehead twitched as he took the sheets, passing them to Lu Ningsheng.
Lu Ningsheng hummed just a bar of the song, her eyes lighting up instantly. âThis songâ¦â
Being trained in music, she could appreciate the depth of the piece beyond just Its pleasant souna.
After reading the lyrics and music, Lu Ningsheng was visibly shocked. She stammered, âQingqing, you, you, youââ
âShush.â Si Fuqing put a finger to her lips. âLetâs keep it low-key, Teacher Lu.â Ji Yun stood by, expressionless.
Just composing music and lyrics, yet keeping other major talents hidden, was indeed low-key.
Lu Ningsheng was overwhelmed.
She had never expected Si Fuqing to be so modest.
With her insight, she could tell that once this song was released on major music platforms, it would likely sweep next yearâs Hera Music Awards.
Lu Ningsheng grasped her hand earnestly, âQingqing, I want to introduce you to my boyfriend later.â
Now it was Si Fuqingâs turn to be taken aback.
There had been no rumors about Lu Ningshengâs love life, despite her nearing thirty. Her fans were worried.
âMy boyfriend has a special identity,â Lu Ningsheng hesitated. âI planned to retire before going public about us. Heâs been cleaning up all the rumors and negative comments online.â
Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow, âSpecial identity?â
âHis name is Shen Xi,â Lu Ning confirmed. âHave you heard of him?â
Ji Yun calmly added, âA billionaire.â
Si Fuqing paused, then checked her phone for the name.
A line appeared: Shen Xi, a renowned young entrepreneur from the Great Xia Empire, with a net worth of 15 billion.
Si Fuqing fell silent at the string of zeroes.
âMy money is mine, his is his,â Lu Ningsheng coughed awkwardly, as she explained. âI can earn my own, so I never went public. But heâs been urging me, so I thought Iâd retire and then announce it.â
âI was planning to retire this year,â she sighed. âBut thanks to you, Qingqing, for giving me another chance. Youâve helped me so much, Iâll definitely repay you! Arenât you about to start filming? Iâll have him invest, ensuring itâs a big production.â
Si Fuqing looked up at the sky.
Ji Yun was puzzled, âWhatâs that expression?â Si Fuqing mused, âThinking about retiring to inherit a billion-dollar fortune.â
Ji Yun finally found a sore spot, âDo you have one?â
Si Fuqing fell silent.
No, a painful realization.
Better keep working.
Elsewhere, MO Yufei was planning to discuss with Lu Ningsheng but found out she had temporarily left.
As she prepared to contact her company, she received a call from He Yu.
âYufei, did she really agree to make an appearance?â He Yuâs voice was weak on the phone. âIt wonât affect us, right?â
âRelax,â MO Yufei was confident. âSheâs powerless now, just a discarded piece by the company. In contrast, Iâm the companyâs star. They know whoâs more valuable.â
He Yu felt relieved, âYufeiâ¦â
âItâs nothing,â MO Yufei brushed it off. âJust say she pressured you. A queen against a newcomer, you couldnât resist. Besides, does she have any proof?â
He Yu finally laughed, âTrue.â
As long as they stuck to the narrative of a senior suppressing a junior, Lu Ningsheng couldnât turn the tables.
âAlright, my company will hold a press conference to clarify today,â MO Yufei
said. âWait for me at the hotel after I finish recording.â
He Yu agreed.
MO Yufei was rising in popularity, and by pleasing her, He Yu could gain access to many resources..