They then realized that Ye Xingchen was no ordinary person; he was just pretending to be weak while actually being strong. His connections and financial resources were truly unmatched.
Lin Nianwei sang a song and then left amidst cheers, as she couldn't stay there for too long given her status. Qin Yue hugged Ye Xingchen tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Alright, how was your birthday today? Were you happy?" Ye Xingchen asked with a smile.
"Happy." Qin Yue nodded vigorously.
She was constantly exploited by her mother and younger brother at home, and no one cared about her birthday.
This was the first and best birthday she had ever had, and her heart was completely captured by Ye Xingchen.
"If you're happy, just laugh. Why cry?" Ye Xingchen wiped away her tears. "Try driving the car and see if it's easy to handle. Wait for me at home."
"Mmm." Qin Yue nodded obediently, then kissed Ye Xingchen deeply before driving away in her Porsche.
Yang Zhen opened his mouth as if to call out to Qin Yue, but then held back, since he had no advantage over Ye Xingchen at the moment.
He can't compare to someone who spends millions on cars and even hires popular celebrities.
"Thank you for today. It's my girlfriend's birthday. We'll skip the meal and I'll treat you another time." Ye Xingchen glanced at Yang Zhen. "But don't do things like poaching other people's girlfriends in the future. It's bad karma."
"I won't give up. If you're a man, accept my challenge." Yang Zhen gritted his teeth. He wanted to find out Ye Xingchen's background.
"First of all, you're not as handsome as me. Secondly, you're not as rich as me. Why should I accept your challenge? Would a lion accept a challenge from a hyena? Would a tiger accept a challenge from a dog?" Ye Xingchen glanced at him.
"You, you shouldn't be so arrogant." Yang Zhen seemed to have been greatly insulted.
"It's not that I'm arrogant, it's just that we're not even on the same level. Why should I accept your challenge? Stay away from Qin Yue from now on. We're already living together. Don't make me slap your face." Ye Xingchen glanced at him, then turned and left.
"Yang Zhen, use your connections to investigate this guy's background." Yuan Cheng's face was grim: "I don't believe it, we'll kill him."
Yang Zhen nodded with a gloomy expression. He was determined to get his revenge today.
Lin Nianwei didn't go far; she waited for Ye Xingchen in a car not far away.
"Your girlfriend left?" Lin Nianwei glanced at Ye Xingchen after he got into the car.
"Yes, thank you." Ye Xingchen smiled.
"You saved me last time, so helping you this time is just a small favor," Lin Nianwei forced a smile. "Besides, I might leave Tianhai in the future and never appear in public again."
"What's going on?" Ye Xingchen asked, seeing her smiling so freely.
"It's the same thing as last time. I offended the director, the investors, and the leaders of the Cultural Bureau. I'm afraid I can't survive in this industry anymore," Lin Nianwei said. "This time, the company wants me to accompany a client. If I don't go, I'll be blacklisted."
"And they also told me that if I breached the contract, many of the products I endorsed would also be terminated, and I would be bankrupt by the time I did."
"Is this the price you pay for not accepting the unspoken rules?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“Yes.” Lin Nianwei smiled, but her smile was somewhat bitter: “My father passed away early, and my mother was a famous socialite in Tianhai. She did her best to raise me.”
“My childhood was spent under duress. She taught me piano, and if I played a wrong note, I would be hit with a stick. She made me learn dance, and she almost broke my back because she used too much force. Now I still have aftereffects in my back, and it hurts when I exert too much force.”
"She didn't care whether I was happy or not. She worked hard to cultivate my talents so that I could become famous."
"How could a mother be like this?" Ye Xingchen frowned slightly. "Can't you just terminate your contract with your company?"
“I also face a huge penalty for breach of contract, which I can’t afford. This is my fate, there’s nothing I can do.” Lin Nianwei smiled bitterly. “Alright, I should go now. I’m tired. From today onwards, I can finally get some rest.”
"Where are you going?" Ye Xingchen sensed something was wrong with her expression; her look was resolute, and he feared she was going to fight to the death with the other party.
"A Gathering of Stars".
Lin Nianwei smiled and said, "Alright, you can go back now. I'll go by myself."
Ye Xingchen got out of the car, watched the Alphard drive away, hesitated for a moment, then hailed a taxi and headed towards the Stars Club.
In a private room at the Stars Gathering, several young people were already waiting.
One of the young men, with dark circles under his eyes and a body worn down by wine and women, was Chen Dong, the son of the owner of Haoshi Entertainment, which Lin Nianwei had signed with. The other was Chu Xiang, who had been humiliated by Chen Yi'an and his wife during the day.
"Haha, Young Master Chu, Lin Nianwei is here. I guarantee this woman is the real deal, but she's got a few thorns." Chen Dong laughed. "Today, Young Master Chu can take her down and teach her a lesson."
"Alright, let her come quickly. Damn it, today's been a really unlucky day. I need to find a pretty girl to vent my anger on. Chen Dong, you have quite a few beauties around. Why don't you throw a party and invite your artists to have some fun?" Chu Xiang was furious.
"No problem, Young Master Chu, don't worry, I'll arrange everything perfectly. Our Haoshi Entertainment can't do without Young Master Chu's support." Chen Dong laughed heartily.
"These are all minor matters, don't worry. I'll fund 80% of your new drama," Chu Xiang chuckled.
"Then thank you, Young Master Chu. This toast is for you." Chen Dong laughed heartily.
Soon, Lin Nianwei arrived. Chen Dong stood up to greet her personally, laughing heartily, "Nianwei, you've finally arrived! Come, let me introduce you. This is Young Master Chu, the young master of the Chu family, one of the four great families of Tianhai. You know the Chu family, right? They're definitely a powerful and wealthy family."
"Hello, Young Master Chu." Lin Nianwei said calmly.
"Miss Lin is indeed beautiful. This is the first time I've seen her in person. Hmm, not bad, not bad, she's my type." Chu Xiang stared at Lin Nianwei with wide eyes.
He was seething with anger today, and he beckoned, "Miss Lin, come and sit here with me."
Lin Nianwei nodded, walked quietly to the chair next to Chu Xiang, and was about to sit down.
Unexpectedly, Chu Xiang suddenly reached out and pulled her, causing her to sway and sit on Chu Xiang's lap.
"Haha, Nianwei, are you in such a hurry? Have a drink with Young Master Chu first, then you can go to the room. But if you want to sit on Young Master Chu's lap to eat, that's fine too, it'll seem more intimate that way."
Chen Dongdong joked, and a group of men in the private room burst into laughter, telling obscene jokes.
"I'd rather sit in the chair. I've gained weight recently, and I'm afraid I might hurt Young Master Chu." Lin Nianwei gritted her teeth, not lashing out on the spot; this was her last chance.
If the other party doesn't go too far, she'll tolerate it, because she's unwilling to take risks unless absolutely necessary.
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