Xia Qing Tian was called into the office after Mr. Gu left Xia Shi.
As soon as she entered the office, Xia Qing Tian saw Su Wan and Song Jun Han present, their expressions peculiar.
Song Jun Han, in particular, had his lips pressed into a thin line, his head slightly lowered, his face dark.
Su Wan’s expression wasn't much better than Song Jun Han's, except her gaze towards Xia Qing Tian held a hint of scrutiny.
"Qing Tian, we called you here for no other reason than to ask if you know Mr. Gu from Gu Entertainment," Xia Father asked Xia Qing Tian from behind his large desk.
Hearing Xia Father’s question, Xia Qing Tian was also taken aback.
She had thought Xia Father had called her in to ask about her recent difficulties with Song Jun Han, not expecting him to suddenly mention Mr. Gu.
Speaking of Mr. Gu, Xia Qing Tian had only heard of his reputation.
Gu Entertainment was the ceiling of the domestic entertainment industry; every artist under its umbrella became popular. It was said that Mr. Gu had a pair of discerning eyes; no artist he favored failed to gain fame.
No variety show he approved failed to be a hit.
Some also called him the Midas of the entertainment industry.
He was rumored to be equally successful in the investment sector, and no one knew the true extent of his assets.
All that was known was that he was low-key and rarely appeared in public. Even when paparazzi staked him out, they were more likely to capture only a blurred silhouette.
This only made the public more curious about this Mr. Gu.
In her previous life, Xia Qing Tian had longed to enter the entertainment industry. She loved singing and dancing and enjoyed the feeling of being under the spotlight. She had also been curious about Mr. Gu.
However, that curiosity remained at a fan’s distance from their idol.
Why would Xia Father suddenly ask her about him now?
Her beautiful eyes flickered, and Xia Qing Tian recalled the documents Song Jun Han had printed earlier, which seemed to be related to a collaboration project with Gu Entertainment.
With this thought, Xia Qing Tian's lips curved into a mysterious smile, "Mr. Gu… I suppose I know him."
"What do you mean, 'suppose you know him'?" Su Wan looked at Xia Qing Tian. She had always heard that Mr. Gu was enigmatic, and she herself had only met Mr. Gu for the first time today. How did Xia Qing Tian know him?
Song Jun Han's gaze was equally surprised, carrying a hidden hint of hostility.
If Xia Qing Tian truly knew Mr. Gu, it would be detrimental to his future plans.
"Qing Tian, Mr. Gu he…" Xia Father started to ask more, but was interrupted by Xia Qing Tian.
"Dad, if you're curious about my relationship with him, can't you just go ask him directly? Asking me… I'd be too embarrassed to say…" Xia Qing Tian acted coy, yet appeared unwilling to continue, "Alright, I won't say more. I need to leave work early today."
"Leave work early? What do you have going on?" Xia Father asked curiously.
"School starts soon, and I need to buy a new bag." Xia Qing Tian glanced at her watch and said, "A thousand pieces of gold are easily acquired, but a good bag is hard to find. I'm leaving now. If someone else snatches it, I'll be so upset I won't be able to sleep for three days."
After saying this, Xia Qing Tian turned and left before anyone could question her further.
Once outside the office door, Xia Qing Tian shed her arrogant and ostentatious demeanor.
"Mr. Gu…" she murmured, and headed straight back to the secretary's office. After greeting the chief secretary, she left Xia Shi.
She needed to find a way to investigate this Mr. Gu.
At least, judging from the reactions of Su Wan and Song Jun Han today, they were quite wary of this Mr. Gu.
Having made up her mind, Xia Qing Tian went directly to the Gu Entertainment building.
Arriving in front of the Gu Entertainment building, Xia Qing Tian pushed up the tinted sunglasses perched on her nose, then remembered something important.
She had never actually seen this Mr. Gu. It was likely that even if he stood in front of her, she wouldn't recognize him.
Thinking this, Xia Qing Tian tutted, "Careless."
But since she was already here, she couldn't just leave empty-handed.
Pacing back and forth, Xia Qing Tian hesitated, then went into a coffee shop downstairs. She ordered a coffee and, after looking around, realized there were quite a few people.
Likely waiting paparazzi, little fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol, handsome men and beautiful women trying to get noticed by an agent, and even some YouTubers posing for photos.
Xia Qing Tian scanned the room but couldn't find a separate table. However, she spotted a man in a sharp suit sitting in a corner, engrossed in his phone.
Xia Qing Tian didn't recall seeing this man on screen, but his looks were undeniably high-quality.
Perhaps he was a high-ranking executive at Gu Entertainment…
If she could talk to him, there might be a chance.
With this thought, Xia Qing Tian walked directly over, placed her coffee cup on the table opposite him, and asked with a slight smile, "Excuse me, sir, is it alright if I share this table? There are no other seats."
This was the seventh person who had approached her to share a table in the past ten minutes.
He hadn't intended to engage, and was about to politely refuse, but he hesitated when he met Xia Qing Tian's face.
"Please, sit," he said, lifting his wrist to check the time before putting his phone aside.
"Thank you," Xia Qing Tian replied, sitting down opposite him and casually asking, "May I know your name?"
"Mobius," the man replied with a hint of self-deprecating amusement in his smile.
"Xia Qing Tian," Xia Qing Tian introduced herself, taking a sip of her coffee. She subtly observed the man opposite her with her peripheral vision.
Up close, he was even more handsome.
"Miss Xia, this is your first time here, isn't it?" Mobius glanced at the coffee in front of Xia Qing Tian, "You ordered the worst coffee in this place."
Xia Qing Tian paused slightly, pursed her lips, and looked at the coffee cup in her hand, then at the man's coffee cup.
"My cup is probably the second worst," Mobius lowered his head to look at his coffee cup, his tone tinged with a hint of melancholy.
"Pfft." Xia Qing Tian was amused by Mobius's words.
With this as a starting point, the atmosphere of their subsequent conversation became much more relaxed.
"Mobius, do you work at Gu Entertainment?" Xia Qing Tian asked.
"Yes, in a way," Mobius nodded. "Does Miss Xia want to apply for a job?"
"A job… I would quite like to be an artist, but that's not why I'm here this time." Xia Qing Tian leaned forward slightly and asked, "Since you work at Gu Entertainment, have you met Mr. Gu?"
"Mr. Gu…" Hearing Xia Qing Tian's words, Mobius's expression became somewhat subtle. "Yes, I see him every day."
"Really?" Xia Qing Tian sized up Mobius again. She guessed correctly; this Mobius must hold a high position at Gu Entertainment.
"Does Miss Xia want to meet Mr. Gu?" Mobius asked Xia Qing Tian.
"Can you help me arrange an introduction?" Xia Qing Tian asked Mobius, blinking her eyes.
"It's not… impossible," Mobius replied after a pause. "May I ask your purpose, Miss Xia?"
"What purpose could I have? Everyone says Mr. Gu is enigmatic and can turn lead into gold. I'm just curious." Xia Qing Tian shifted her gaze from Mobius's face and glanced casually out the window.
"Mr. Gu is very busy lately and might not have time to arrange it. How about… we exchange contact information, and I can introduce you when there's an opportunity next time?" Mobius suggested.
"That sounds good too." Xia Qing Tian hadn't expected everything to go smoothly on her first visit.
After adding Mobius as a WeChat friend, Xia Qing Tian noticed his WeChat avatar was interesting, "This is the Möbius strip, isn't it?"
"Yes," Mobius nodded, his gaze drifting out the window. Then he stood up and said, "It's about time, I need to get back to work."
"Okay, talk to you on WeChat." Xia Qing Tian waved her phone, watching Mobius leave.
Looking at Mobius's retreating back, Xia Qing Tian sighed softly, "It seems Gu Entertainment is truly full of hidden talents. Such a handsome man isn't put on the front stage but works as a high-ranking executive. He's a prime example of someone who could rely on looks but chooses to rely on talent."
Meanwhile, after leaving the coffee shop, Mobius took the elevator directly to the top floor.
As the elevator doors opened, his assistant handed him a document, "Mr. Gu, this is the plan for next quarter's variety shows. Please take a look."
"Mm, put it aside for now," Mr. Gu walked towards his desk and said, "Sheng Shi Entertainment is planning to sell a batch of film and television copyrights soon. Have someone keep an eye on it and collect what they can, but be selective. We must acquire the film and television copyrights for 'A Silent City in Dreams'."
Hearing Mr. Gu's words, the assistant was filled with confusion.
Sheng Shi Entertainment was currently at the height of its popularity; why would they need to sell film and television copyrights in bulk?
However, remembering the legends Mr. Gu had created, the assistant acknowledged the order.
That evening, Sheng Shi Entertainment was rocked by scandals including coercion of male artists into illicit relationships, high-level drug abuse, and a mistress instigating conflict. Within three days, Sheng Shi Entertainment was heavily indebted and forced to sell its existing film and television copyrights.
With Mr. Gu's prior instructions, the niche film and television copyrights for 'A Silent City in Dreams' were acquired at a very favorable price, along with several web novel film and television copyrights.
After finalizing the deal, the assistant silently offered another three bows of admiration to Mr. Gu in his heart.
Concurrently, Mr. Gu, revered as a deity by the entire company, looked at the WeChat chat window on his phone, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. Then, with a gentle tap of his finger on the screen, he replied to a message.
【Miss Xia, are you free this weekend?】
Xia Qing Tian quickly replied, 【Yes, I am. Why? Are you going to introduce me to Mr. Gu?】
【Mm.】
"Oh my gosh, this Mobius is too reliable!" Xia Qing Tian held her phone in disbelief. "He really is someone who relies on talent; his efficiency is amazing!"
System: Hmm… As long as you're happy.