Zhan Ruoqing lectured Jiang Kwei for a good while, fully enjoying the thrill of being a far-sighted senior, before hanging up the phone with satisfaction.
Next, she called Ye Zhi and told her about the matter.
"Actually, it's good that we didn't sign her," Ye Zhi said calmly. "An anchor needs to have strong psychological resilience, but more importantly, they need to be good at handling situations. Resilience can be trained, but knowing how to handle things and having quick reactions are not things that can be trained.
"If you go down the controversial route, every word, even every expression, of the person involved will be magnified infinitely. With the slightest mistake, there's a risk of failure, and it could even implicate the company..."
Zhan Ruoqing was surprised. She couldn't help but interrupt her. "Wait! After hearing all this, shouldn't you be commenting on Cen Ya being too ambitious, not recognizing the situation, having a narrow view and being petty? Why are you evaluating this purely from a commercial value perspective?"
Ye Zhi found it a bit amusing. "I'm a businesswoman. If I don't look at it from a commercial value perspective, then what should I look at? Besides, talking badly about her behind her back won't make me any richer."
Zhan Ruoqing smacked her forehead in regret. "You're so right! My perspective was too narrow. I need to be like you from now on and broaden my horizons. It's just a shame about my cousin's idea..."
"It's not entirely a shame," Ye Zhi said lightly. "Cen Ya does have commercial value, but she's not irreplaceable."
"Exactly!" Zhan Ruoqing immediately understood. "In the end, doesn't he just want to create a persona of a love-struck fool who was deceived by a scumbag, transforming into someone clear-headed, independent, and strong? I happen to know several people who fit the bill, and compared to Cen Ya, they all have their own advantages. I'll go collect their information now..."
Zhan Ruoqing paused, then suddenly said with a grin, "Sell it to Jiang Kwei!"
Ye Zhi was stunned. She said with amusement, "You're already a qualified capitalist."
"I'm being influenced by the company I keep," Zhan Ruoqing said with a smile.
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.
Next, Ye Zhi opened a drawer. Inside were two concert tickets. The concert was scheduled for tonight.
She picked up her phone and called Qi Xuan.
"Darling, do you have time tonight?" Ye Zhi asked with a smile.
"Yes," Qi Xuan replied, puzzled. "Do you have any plans?"
"Of course~" Ye Zhi said with a grin. "It's such a wonderful time, wouldn't it be too boring to just work? We should do something fun that makes us feel good both physically and mentally. Don't you agree?"
Qi Xuan: ... Ha, he saw right through it long ago.
His heart was completely calm now. No matter what Ye Zhi's plan was, it wasn't what he thought.
"Speak plainly," Qi Xuan said calmly.
"Let's go to the concert together, okay?" Ye Zhi asked with a smile.
Qi Xuan: ... He knew it.
"Okay, I'll pick you up after work," Qi Xuan said.
Ye Zhi agreed.
In the afternoon, Qi Xuan drove to pick up Ye Zhi. The two went to dinner together. Seeing that it was almost time, they went to the concert together.
Qin Yuhan was attending the concert with her teacher. After the performance, her teacher even held her hand as they took their bows. It was clear that he truly doted on his student.
As the audience began to leave, Ye Zhi suggested, "Let's go backstage to take a look."
"To backstage?" Qi Xuan was a little surprised.
"Yes," Ye Zhi explained. "Qin Yuhan plans to sign with Taoxun, and her teacher is here. I should go say hello to the master and put his mind at ease."
Qi Xuan couldn't help but laugh. He knew that Ye Zhi's sudden interest in attending the concert wasn't just about listening to music.
Afterward, they went backstage together. Qin Yuhan warmly welcomed them and introduced her teacher to them.
Ye Zhi praised the performance that night, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
When they had chatted enough, Qin Yuhan found an opportunity to pull Ye Zhi aside and asked in a low voice, "Ms. Ye, do you know how Cen Ya's interview went?"
Ye Zhi looked at her with surprise. "Didn't she tell you?"
"She blocked me," Qin Yuhan said, frowning in confusion. She had guessed earlier that afternoon that Cen Ya's interview was probably over, so she wanted to call her to ask about it, but her call wouldn't go through.
Ye Zhi: ...
It seemed that Cen Ya truly felt that Jiang Kwei was humiliating her, and she even considered Qin Yuhan an accomplice.
Ye Zhi didn't hide anything from her and told her everything she knew.
Qin Yuhan was silent for a moment, then sighed. "Thank you, Ms. Ye, I understand."
"Are you still going to help her find a solution?" Ye Zhi asked curiously.
"No," Qin Yuhan shook her head slightly. "I understand now. Cen Ya doesn't need someone to help her find a solution; she needs someone to solve her problems for her."
Ye Zhi looked at her with surprise. Qin Yuhan was very perceptive and rational. Once she realized what Cen Ya truly wanted, she chose to let go in time.
It seemed that the future pianist she was going to sign was very intelligent, and she didn't need to worry too much.
After chatting for a while longer, Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan left together.
They arrived at the parking lot. As soon as Ye Zhi sat in the passenger seat, Qi Xuan pulled over the seatbelt and fastened it for her.
However, his arm rested on the other side of the passenger seat, encircling Ye Zhi.
"A Zhi..." Qi Xuan said somewhat resentfully, "Is tonight considered our date?"
"What do you mean 'considered'? This is a date!" Ye Zhi looked at him, confused.
"Why do I feel..." Qi Xuan's expression became even more resentful, "that your purpose wasn't a date, and the date was just incidental? I'm just a tool for you to use up concert tickets, right?"
Ye Zhi laughed speechlessly. "How could that be? The date tonight is the main purpose, and meeting friends is incidental. You are the handsome, rich, gentle, considerate, and exceptionally good-natured Qi Xuan that I can't do without. Have some confidence in yourself!"
Saying that, Ye Zhi couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek. Hmm, it felt good.
Qi Xuan caught her hand and said softly, "Then... how about you give me a title? That way, I'll have more confidence."
Ye Zhi froze for a moment, then found it incredibly amusing. "Darling, are you proposing to me?"
"No," Qi Xuan shook his head.
"Qi Xuan, I didn't hear you clearly. What did you just say?" Ye Zhi raised her eyebrows and looked at him with a half-smile.
"A proposal should be more grand and formal," Qi Xuan explained. "But before that, I need to clarify if you are willing. If you are not mentally prepared, then it's not a proposal, but forcing a marriage."