Under normal circumstances, given how much Chi Ze Rui cared about Yu Wen Li, he should have been eager for Wen Ting Xue to leave his side as quickly as possible, so as not to hinder his bright future.
After all, Chi Ze Rui was a devoted fan of Yu Wen Li. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so critical of Wen Ting Xue at the beginning.
But recently, he didn't seem to reject Wen Ting Xue much, and even seemed to care about her?
Que You couldn't understand.
That little girl wasn't his type either.
How could this be...?
Chi Ze Rui glared at him impatiently, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's not because Brother Yu likes her. If you have the ability, you go persuade her!"
His words were a bit hasty, carrying a hint of "guilty conscience."
Mu Chen glanced at him thoughtfully and didn't say anything.
Que You shook his head and clicked his tongue twice.
"Then what do we do? Watch the contract terminate with folded arms?"
Mu Chen and the other two fell silent, their expressions unusually grave.
Perhaps it was due to the hardships that came with being a genius. Yu Wen Li had been ostracized since childhood, both at school and in tutoring classes. His excellence and lack of conformity always made people feel he was an anomaly.
Therefore, he preferred to shut himself away most of the time. For all these years, he only had them as friends. Besides them, his other acquaintances were work colleagues he met after forming his band, with whom he wasn't that close.
After all, there were too many complexities between people.
Take him and Shang Zi Qian, for instance. Current enmity, followed by guilt. Intertwined with inexplicable gratitude.
On Yu Wen Li's tenth birthday, he received a reply from Jiang Cheng Yuan, a king of pop. In his letter, he affirmed Yu Wen Li's talent in songwriting and pointed out his shortcomings.
It wasn't until he was twelve that a song Yu Wen Li composed overnight was handpicked by Jiang Cheng Yuan. Without any changes, he directly added lyrics. Three days later, the new song was released and became an overnight sensation across China. Jiang Cheng Yuan's voice was everywhere.
At that time, Yu Wen Li only said one thing, "I really have to thank Shang Zi Qian." Although said in a mocking tone, it clearly demonstrated Shang Zi Qian's contribution to his songwriting and composition journey.
Even today, he still collaborated with Jiang Cheng Yuan. And because of this, Jiang Cheng Yuan stipulated that, regardless of the reason, Yu Wen Li could not be in the same company as him. After all, there was only so much resource in a company. What about his disciples if Yu Wen Li joined?
In his youthful recklessness, he didn't care about such things. As long as there was money and opportunities to be published, he would sign.
Only when he grew older did Yu Wen Li understand the complexities of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, a promise was a promise. He couldn't go back on his word.
Therefore, after much deliberation, only Lin Shi was the most suitable for him. Compared to the requirements of other record companies for their artists, Lin Shi had only one rule: creators first.
However, Lin Shi was extremely strict in selecting artists. Being an established company with generous offers, they had exceptionally high standards for their artists. One of their most famous stipulations was that there could be absolutely no negative past history.
Yu Wen Li's history of fighting, truancy, and multiple visits to police stations and hospitals already violated Lin Shi's rules. If it weren't for Lin Wan Qing's strong advocacy upon taking office, Yu Wen Li would not have been qualified to collaborate with Lin Shi.
Precisely because of his past record, the Lin Shi board specifically requested a five-year contract. As long as he didn't commit any offenses or get into fights during these five years, they could directly sign him after five years, when he was in college. After all, so much time would have passed, making it easier to clean up any discovered issues.
For the sake of the band's reputation and his own stage dreams, Yu Wen Li signed this contract. At the same time, he endured three years of not retaliating against Shang Zi Qian. No matter how Shang Zi Qian provoked him, he completely ignored him.
Alas...
Meanwhile, in the restroom.
Wen Ting Xue emerged from a stall feeling relaxed. A few girls applying makeup at the vanity saw her in the mirror. They were stunned at first, then crowded around her, greeting her with full smiles, eager to ask about everything from head to toe.
Wen Ting Xue forced an awkward smile, feeling uncomfortable all over. Finally finding an opportunity to speak, she quickly asked, "What do you guys... want?"
"Little sister, don't be afraid, we have no ill intentions. We just want your contact information." Several pairs of eyes stared at her expectantly, making it difficult to refuse.
Wen Ting Xue stammered, "I... I don't have my phone. Maybe next time."
"It's okay," someone handed her a phone, "You can use my phone first. You can return it after you add me."
"Ah?" This was possible? Weren't they afraid of losing their phone? Wen Ting Xue found it even more abnormal.
"Um... I, I'll wash my hands first." She clearly gestured towards the washbasin. The girls couldn't block her anymore and silently made way. Wen Ting Xue dawdled while washing her hands, then seized an opportunity and bolted outside.
Yu Wen Li was right outside, and the group of girls dared not chase her too closely, so they reluctantly gave up.
"What's wrong?" Yu Wen Li reached out to support her. Noticing her pale face and hurried steps, as if someone were chasing her, he looked up and instinctively glanced behind her. It was empty.
Wen Ting Xue recovered after a while and said, "A group of girls insisted on adding me on WeChat, it was weird."
Yu Wen Li's eyes darkened slightly, "Don't mind them. I'll have someone handle it." Saying that, he picked up his phone and made a call. He walked a little further away, so Wen Ting Xue didn't hear what he said. When he returned, his expression had returned to normal.
"Let's go, Brother will take you home." He held her hand and, just like when they arrived, led her through the crowds, up and down the stairs.
Booth.
Yu Wen Li was holding his jacket, preparing to leave, when someone from Chi Ze Rui's uncle's side suddenly arrived. They said they had something to discuss with him and asked him to go over.
Wen Ting Xue obediently waved goodbye, urging him to go quickly. After he left, she hugged his jacket and leaned close to Que You, saying mysteriously, "Brother Que You, can I ask you a question?"
After spending the whole night together, her reliance on Que You had clearly increased. Que You also felt it, and it inexplicably made him feel a bit pleased.
"Ask away."
Wen Ting Xue briefly recounted the incident in the restroom and asked curiously, "Why did they want my WeChat? I'm not a celebrity." It was truly strange.
Que You suddenly sat up straight, "You didn't give it to them, did you?"
"No..." Wen Ting Xue also became nervous, "What's wrong?"
Que You let out a sigh of relief, "They weren't after your WeChat, they wanted to get Brother Yu's contact information from you. Do you know how much his contact information is worth?"
Wen Ting Xue recalled what Xie Jin Yi had said, "Five figures?"
Que You snorted, "More than that." When the band first started and didn't have a venue to perform, Yu Wen Li directly started live streaming. The four of them were good-looking and skilled, quickly attracting a large number of fans. Then, bars began to approach them for collaborations. Gradually, the band's fame grew. The accompanying dangers also increased. The most terrifying were stalking and infiltration. The most memorable incident was when Yu Wen Li and the others received an offer for a collaboration. They were to perform out of town for a day, with a very high reward. However, on the way there...
They are now in a probationary period, a total of five days. Cuties, please use your little hands every day to check out the latest chapters. The author is extremely grateful!