"Stop joking. She's four years older than me. How could I like her? Besides, she's been in the entertainment industry for so long and has seen countless outstanding people. Why would she be interested in me?"

Jian Qing sat in the center of the crowd, holding a wine glass, and said with a somewhat dejected expression.

"His teammate, and also his best friend," Lin Ruoyao replied.

"How will you know if you don't try? Didn't her agent contact you a few days ago? If her agent is interested in you, it's not impossible for her to be interested in you too, right?"

Jian Qing's expression became somewhat subtle. He put down his wine glass, his tone tinged with resentment.

“Her agent and she are completely different types of people, and her agent contacted me because she knew my contract was about to expire, not because she was interested in me.”

Lin Ruoyao's mouth dropped open in surprise, and his eyes revealed a hint of envy.

"Are you saying that Ming Jiayi's agent wants to sign you? Joyful Entertainment is really on fire right now, and it's now a subsidiary of Ming's. You could say it has a bright future. Wow, that's great."

Jian Qing remained silent; perhaps in their eyes, it really was quite good.

...

"If you're willing to sign with me and become one of my artists, I guarantee I'll use all the best resources I have on you," Feng Yunyun said casually.

Jian Qing looked at Feng Yunyun's profile, her heart filled with turmoil. "Is all of it going to be used on me? What about Ming Jiayi?"

Feng Yunyun gave a cold laugh. "Don't you understand what I just said? All the resources have been used on you, so of course she won't get any."

Jian Qing felt a tremor in her heart. If she could so easily give up an artist who had followed her for several years, wouldn't she be able to give up on herself just as easily?

Feng Yunyun seemed to have guessed Jian Qing's thoughts. She took a room key out of her bag and placed it in front of Jian Qing.

"Don't worry, you and she are different, and it wasn't me who gave up on her first, it was her who betrayed me first."

Jian Qing stared at the hotel room key, his face instantly turning red. He bit his lip tightly, seemingly in a state of anger that he dared not express.

Feng Yunyun reached out and hooked Jian Qing's chin, saying seductively,

"Think it over quickly. You know that Ming Jiayi is going to start filming that big production next week, right?"

There's still an important role open up. If you can finalize things with me this week, I can help you get that role.

Jian Qing awkwardly stepped back slightly. "Thank you, Sister Yunyun. I'll think about it carefully."

Feng Yunyun visibly stiffened for a moment, then smiled gently, turned around, and left.

Jian Qing looked at Feng Yunyun's back and suddenly felt immense pressure.

Feng Yunyun originally had a pretty good reputation in the industry, and she was wholeheartedly dedicated to making Ming Jiayi famous. It was just that I heard her private life was a bit messy, but now I've seen it for myself.

...

"Jian Qing! Jian Qing!" Lin Ruoyao shouted loudly.

Jian Qing snapped out of her reverie, her body trembling slightly. "What's wrong?"

"It's time. Let's go push the cake now. You get ready," Lin Ruoyao replied.

Jian Qing nodded and looked towards the photographer's side, where all the equipment was already set up.

Having your birthday broadcast live, with absolutely no privacy, can be quite painful at times.

Ming Jiayi yawned leisurely in the elevator.

Mo Xing became increasingly nervous.

"Jiayi, Jiayi, do I look good today?"

Ming Jiayi nodded perfunctorily, "Yes, very good, super good, especially good. Also, you've asked me five times already."

When the elevator reached the 27th floor, Ming Jiayi found the door number that Jian Qing had told her and rang the doorbell.

Lin Ruoyao was taking a cake from the refrigerator in the kitchen, which was closest to the door, so she went to open the door.

"Hello, senior."

Ming Jiayi smiled at Lin Ruoyao and said, "Hello."

Mo Xing stood to the right and behind Ming Jiayi with a lovesick look on her face.

Holy crap, there must be everyone in GTL here.

She's going to have a feast for the eyes today.

What an amazing life!

"And who is this?" Lin Ruoyao asked.

Ming Jiayi smiled and pulled Mo Xing to her side. "This is my assistant, her name is Mo Xing. I've already told Jian Qing about her."

"Okay, we're getting the cake now, come on in."

Jian Qing was sitting in front of the camera, looking at the comments on his phone while speaking into the camera.

Ming Jiayi and Mo Xing helped in the kitchen. They put the cake, some snacks and drinks in a small cart. Once everything was ready, they lit the candles, pushed the cart, and sang "Happy Birthday" as they walked to the living room.

Jian Qing turned her head to look at them, and the somewhat forced smile on her face instantly became genuine.

They walked up to Jian Qing, stopped singing, and said in unison,

Happy 21st birthday, Jian Qing!

Jian Qing smiled brightly, that sunny feeling returning to her, "Thank you."

Lin Ruoyao waved his hand, walked to Jian Qing's side and hugged him, "No need to thank me, make a wish and blow out the candles. Make your wish, I wish Lin Ruoyao to become rich."

Mo Xing covered her mouth and chuckled secretly.

Yes, yes, that's exactly the feeling!

Jian Qing pushed Lin Ruoyao's hand away, "Dream on. I'll become rich overnight, and you can do whatever you want with me."

Yin Yu, another boy from the GTL group, went over and turned off the light. He leaned lazily against the wall and said reluctantly,

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