"Can you hear the brightest star in the night sky?"

"The loneliness and sigh in the heart of the one who looks up."

“Whenever I cannot find the meaning of existence, whenever I am lost in the darkness, please, the brightest star in the night sky, illuminate my way forward.”

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When humming this widely sung famous song, people may not think too much about it, but if they chew on it carefully, people will reach a consensus that it has the same taste, and there is no way to argue with it.

Is the song the girl on stage singing a love song? From the lyrics and the melody, it's hard to describe it as love; it's a bit of a stretch to say it's attachment. Yet, as she sang, her eyes never left the boy. Before a starry-themed mural, she sang "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky," dedicated to the protagonist at the center of the stage.

It is hard not to think too much about this, and some even speculate that even this mural is Wang Jinling's masterpiece, which was dedicated to him just to match this song.

But what an arrogant soul Wang Jinling possesses? This statement was immediately denied by her after the performance.

She did not specify who the so-called "someone" was, nor did she explain what kind of emotion she sang the song with, although everyone thought they "could see it". She left in a leisurely manner, leaving behind a huge commotion and rumors.

On the stage, after tonight, everyone will know that there is a Chen Tinghan in Class 8 of Grade 2.

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"Please explain." Li Ze put his phone on the table and stared at Shi Zirui who was standing in front of him. Shi Zirui looked down at his phone. It showed a photo taken by someone at Haiyi Middle School of Wang Jinling's lively performance during the sports meet.

After watching for a while, Shi Zirui looked away, calmly accepting Li Ze's scrutiny, and said, "I shouldn't have the right to interfere in matters of love between men and women, right?"

Li Ze said with a half-smile: "How can you be powerless? You are her confidant. You should know everything that happens around her."

Shi Zirui lowered her head slightly, remaining humble enough, and said softly, "You do want me to get close to her and keep an eye on her, but you also know that the eldest lady is very scheming. Most of the time, what she tells me is half-truth and half-lies. She won't tell anyone what's hidden in her heart."

"Let me correct you," Li Ze pointed at her nose and said, "I'm not asking you to monitor her. This is the boss's request. You have to understand it clearly."

"Yes, I corrected the mistake."

Li Zeyinjie's eyes relaxed slightly, and he continued, "Okay, tell me about your impression of her during this period."

Shi Zirui paused for a moment and said, "Don't tell me everything you know?"

Li Ze waved his hand impatiently and said, "Just say whatever you want to say."

She nodded, then slowly elaborated: "Then I'll be frank. I think she is worthy of being Boss Wang's daughter."

Li Ze glanced at her and said, "Go on, what are they similar to?"

"Brain, scheming, and way of thinking." Shi Zirui lowered her waist and said, "She may be young, but she's very cunning. To be honest, sometimes I really can't tell what's true and what's false in her expressions, gestures, and words. She's always hiding something in her heart.

And she had a plan for this all along."

"Oh? Plot, plot what?"

Li Ze held a cigarette in his mouth, and Shi Zirui lit it for him. Then he slowly uttered two words filled with solemnity: "Collusion."

The faint glow of the light raised a pungent lingering smoke, which made Li Ze squint his eyes deeply. After two full minutes of silence, he said, "Speak."

"I've looked into her recent activities, especially after Zhang Keqi's arrest. She's had close financial dealings with some of Zhang Keqi's former subordinates, and they follow her lead." Shi Zirui skillfully produced a document and said:

"During this period, I have compiled a list of people who have recently joined her. Please review it."

Li Ze took the document, glanced at it, then looked up and said, "Why report it now? If I don't ask, are you going to stop telling me?"

"To be honest, yes." Shi Zirui said frankly and calmly.

This frankness shocked Li Ze a little. He suddenly smiled and said, "You are really not afraid of death... You didn't want to say it before, why are you saying it now?"

"Knowing something but not reporting it and deliberately concealing it are two different crimes. I serve you and Boss Wang, and I also serve the young lady. Keeping her secret is my professional duty." Shi Zirui said calmly, "But everything has to be based on first come, first served."

Li Ze narrowed his eyes and stared at her, revealing a dangerous look: "Is that the reason? I think there is more than that."

Shi Zirui was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "When I first started working for you and Boss Wang, I made it very clear that I was only doing it for the money. The eldest daughter is also a potential stock. Following her, I might be able to make a lot of money too."

Normally, this was a very stupid answer, but Li Ze suddenly suppressed his dangerous and threatening look and laughed.

Faced with direct and naked threats, Shi Zirui could resolve them calmly and calmly, but when Li Ze smiled, her smooth back hidden under her clothes suddenly tightened and straightened up.

Shi Zirui has worked for the Wang family for six or seven years. In the past, Li Ze was not as ruthless as he is now. His emotions were clearly visible on his face. Now he is a true smiling tiger who has taken his insidiousness and cunningness to the extreme.

"You've saved your life," Li Ze said calmly, throwing the documents on the table. "My boss and I are somewhat aware of these circumstances. We're just waiting to see when you'll take the initiative to report them. If you don't, I'll have no choice but to disregard our past friendship and pry your mouth open."

Cold sweat broke out on Shi Zirui's beautiful, smooth forehead.

Li Ze changed the subject and said, "But now you have done a good job, you deserve a reward."

She was obviously relieved, but then a hint of worry appeared on her face as she asked, "There shouldn't be any problems with the young lady, right?"

"Are you worried that she'll get into trouble, or are you worried that she'll get into trouble with you?"

"Both," Shi Zirui said. "Actually, I think she just wants to prove herself. She's not doing anything bad, and she doesn't pose any threat to the Wang family."

"That's not your concern." Li Ze said calmly, "As for your trouble, if she asks about it, then your job as her secretary will end here. If she pretends to be ignorant, then you should just pretend you know nothing and do your job for her as you're supposed to. Do you understand?"

"Okay, let's do as you say." Shi Zirui had no choice but to agree.

Li Ze said: "Also, have you found the paparazzi named Pei Ziming?"

"Oh, I found him." Shi Zirui reacted quickly, calming herself down immediately. "Actually, he wasn't hiding at all. He was just running around, seemingly busy with something. Probably cleaning up his mess and thinking about how to explain it."

Li Ze nodded, picked up the phone from the table, and flipped through a call record. A hint of anger flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Tell him to go to the boss's house for dinner later."