"Have you found out who it is?" Xiao Ling took a sip of water, her eyes fixed on her manager, nervous yet full of anticipation. Because Ji Yunshu and other outsiders were still in the dressing room, she refrained from asking, "Is it Wanwan?"

Seeing her expression, Zhang Hong roughly guessed what was going on. She frowned and her voice became indifferent: "She is a third-year music student named Chen Xia."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head. Xiao Ling gave a curt "hmm," instantly losing interest and even feeling a deep sense of disappointment. That person... why wasn't it Yu Wan?

Zhang Hong exhaled a smoke ring and squinted, "We need to sign her as soon as possible."

Xiao Ling waved her hand dismissively: "Do as you please."

Listening quietly to their conversation, Ji Yunshu pursed her lips tightly. The precious opportunity she had been so desperately seeking had actually been taken away by her usually inconspicuous classmate. The bitterness and jealousy she felt almost reached the heavens.

She squeezed her fingers together, forcing herself to calm down, and began to think of a solution.

Chen Xia was her classmate, and she knew her own limitations perfectly well. How could she possibly have such good skills? Maybe someone else took her place!

A sudden thought flashed through Ji Yun Chu's mind, her eyes darkening. Yes, that person was wearing a mask, clearly not wanting anyone to discover her true face. In that case, she'd make sure no one could ever find "her" again!

As for Chen Xia...

She doesn't need to lift a finger; someone will uncover the truth on their own. Then, with some maneuvering, she might even gain another wave of followers.

The people in the room had different thoughts.

Just then, a series of slightly disordered footsteps came from outside, followed by a commotion.

"Knock knock knock"

There was a knock on the door, and after receiving permission, the bodyguard pushed the door open and said respectfully, "Madam, Chairman Yu insists on seeing you, and we cannot stop him."

Xiao Ling's face darkened, her eyes filled with disdain and a hint of resentment. No matter how rich this man was, he couldn't change his reckless and crude ways. Didn't he know how much trouble he was going to cause her by coming here so openly? How selfish!

"I won't see you." She suppressed the coldness and anger on her face, maintaining her usual dignified elegance, as if this would allow her to completely sever ties with the past.

Many people in the room were already looking over. Zhang Hong flicked her cigarette ash and calmly smoothed things over, saying, "Please tell them that Ellen will not be accepting any autographs or photos today."

In short, Yu Jianguo's actions were simply defined as idol worship.

Zhang Hong glanced at her watch, stood up, and instructed, "It's already ten o'clock. Chairman Feng and Han Jin should still be waiting in the VIP room. Arrange for some people to stop them and then escort us away."

There are many eyes and ears at the school, and Jiangcheng is Yu family territory, so leaving is the best option.

Xiao Ling had no objections, as it was the best arrangement. The reason she stayed backstage after the performance was secretly hoping Yu Wan would come to find her. Although it was regrettable, she would be staying in Jiangcheng for a while, giving her a chance to mend her relationship with her mother.

They hurriedly evacuated through the back door, having no time to spare for Ji Yun Chu.

Suppressing her shock, Ji Yun Chu began to sense something amiss, and things she had tried so hard to ignore resurfaced in her mind. Why was Yu Jianguo looking for Xiao Ling? And why was Feng Hanjin with Yu Wan in Liaocheng last time?

Just as I was wondering what was going on, Gao Lingchuan called.

"I'll wait for you at the door." Just that simple sentence ended the conversation.

Nevertheless, Ji Yun Chu was overjoyed. She tidied herself up, reapplied her lipstick, and looked at her perfect makeup in the mirror, a confident smile spreading across her face.

Before leaving, Ji Yun Chu sent Tang Yue a message with an ambiguous tone, then picked up her bag and went to meet Gao Ling Chuan.

-

On the other side, Yu Jianguo was blocked in the corridor by a group of bodyguards. He could only watch helplessly as Xiao Ling was escorted away, his face filled with anger and anxiety. With so many eyes watching, he couldn't shout or make a sound, and he felt incredibly frustrated.

"Chairman," Secretary Li handed him the phone and whispered, "Patriarch Feng has arrived in Jiangcheng, and we've found out which hotel they're staying at."

Yu Jianguo was stunned for a moment, still remembering the refined and noble man who had stood before him. The two were worlds apart, their social statuses vastly different.

He said, “I can help A-Ling fulfill her dream, but you can’t. I can give her a good life, but you can’t. Since you have nothing, why force it? Mr. Yu, you are a smart man. If you are willing, I can give you a large sum of money, enough to start a small business. After all, you still have a daughter to raise.”

The other party made no threats, spoke in a calm and gentle tone, and simply laid out the pros and cons in front of him, letting him choose.

But he is a dignified man with hands and feet, how could he possibly want to sell his wife for money?

He later divorced, signed the papers, raised his daughter alone, and his career gradually improved. Now he has enough strength and status to stand in front of that man and negotiate.

This time it's for his precious daughter!

Yu Jianguo clenched his fist tightly and gritted his teeth: "Help me make an appointment with Chairman Feng." He had acted impulsively; he shouldn't have come to see Xiao Ling so openly. Wanwan's trip abroad to clear her head had been enough time to do many things.

-

Just before boarding the plane, Tang Yue received a text message from Ji Yun Chu.

[Unknown number: A-Yue, I don't know if you watched my performance tonight. You used to love listening to me play the violin, did you like this piece? Cute JPG.]

[Unknown number: Video MP4]

[Unknown number: If you like, I can play it for you privately sometime, okay?]

"Heh..." Tang Yue chuckled and manually deleted the message.

Tsk, Ji Yun Chu is quite scheming. She actually insists on sending him several messages every day. She thinks that a few words of concern and ambiguous remarks are enough to make him fall in love with her. She is far too arrogant.

However, this also made him wary. What exactly did Gao Lingchuan want to do next? Why did he want Ji Yun Chu to approach him again? Did something go wrong with his cooperation with Tang Zhan Hang, and was he planning to have Ji Yun Chu extract information about other AI705 projects from him?

"What are you standing there for?" Yu Wan glanced at him suspiciously. "It's time to board."

Tang Yue calmly put away his phone and smiled gently: "I made sure to let Grandpa know so he wouldn't worry."

Yu Wan didn't ask any more questions, her mind mostly focused on Xiao Ling's matter. She had just gone out to make a phone call, arranging for Meng Shen to clean up the mess with the D.song band and help keep an eye on that woman's movements for the next period of time.

If Xiao Ling doesn't leave Jiangcheng within a week, she might resort to special measures to force her to leave.

This night was far from peaceful; many were destined to suffer from insomnia.