Translator: _Min_
“Actually…” Si Fuqing straightened up, speaking earnestly, “My main profession is as a star, and I’m still on the rise. Maybe by next year, you’ll hear my name even overseas.”
Ji Yun was speechless for a moment.
After a few seconds, he numbly responded, “You win.”
The two chatted a bit more before the assistant returned with Lu Ningsheng.
The assistant spoke respectfully, “Mr. Ji, Miss Lu’s voice is very suitable.”
“Good,” Ji Yun nodded, turning to Si Fuqing. “Aren’t you providing a full package? Where’s the music and lyrics?”
Si Fuqing lazily handed over a few sheets of paper. “Wrote them on the plane, a bit rough, but you’ll manage.”
Ji Yun’s 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. “This song…”
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, “Qingqing, you, you, you—”
“Shush.” Si Fuqing put a finger to her lips. “Let’s keep it low-key, Teacher Lu.” 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 year’s Hera Music Awards.
Lu Ningsheng grasped her hand earnestly, “Qingqing, I want to introduce you to my boyfriend later.”
Now it was Si Fuqing’s turn to be taken aback.
There had been no rumors about Lu Ningsheng’s love life, despite her nearing thirty. Her fans were worried.
“My boyfriend has a special identity,” Lu Ningsheng hesitated. “I planned to retire before going public about us. He’s been cleaning up all the rumors and negative comments online.”
Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow, “Special identity?”
“His name is Shen Xi,” Lu Ning confirmed. “Have you heard of him?”
Ji Yun calmly added, “A billionaire.”
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.
“My money is mine, his is his,” Lu Ningsheng coughed awkwardly, as she explained. “I can earn my own, so I never went public. But he’s been urging me, so I thought I’d retire and then announce it.”
“I was planning to retire this year,” she sighed. “But thanks to you, Qingqing, for giving me another chance. You’ve helped me so much, I’ll definitely repay you! Aren’t you about to start filming? I’ll have him invest, ensuring it’s a big production.”
Si Fuqing looked up at the sky.
Ji Yun was puzzled, “What’s that expression?” Si Fuqing mused, “Thinking about retiring to inherit a billion-dollar fortune.”
Ji Yun finally found a sore spot, “Do you have one?”
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.
“Yufei, did she really agree to make an appearance?” He Yu’s voice was weak on the phone. “It won’t affect us, right?”
“Relax,” MO Yufei was confident. “She’s powerless now, just a discarded piece by the company. In contrast, I’m the company’s star. They know who’s more valuable.”
He Yu felt relieved, “Yufei…”
“It’s nothing,” MO Yufei brushed it off. “Just say she pressured you. A queen against a newcomer, you couldn’t resist. Besides, does she have any proof?”
He Yu finally laughed, “True.”
As long as they stuck to the narrative of a senior suppressing a junior, Lu Ningsheng couldn’t turn the tables.
“Alright, my company will hold a press conference to clarify today,” MO Yufei
said. “Wait for me at the hotel after I finish recording.”
He Yu agreed.
MO Yufei was rising in popularity, and by pleasing her, He Yu could gain access to many resources..