"What else could it be? Entering the entertainment industry, of course. It's one thing for an adopted son to enter the entertainment industry, but it looks like the daughter is going down the same path. I really don't know what the Qin family is thinking."
"Speaking of which, I remember this. My daughter mentioned it. A few days ago, the Qin family's son and his adopted son participated in some variety show. I guess they're preparing to enter the entertainment industry."
As soon as the toilet flushed, the murmurs outside immediately stopped.
The three looked at each other and saw the panic in each other's eyes.
Is the restroom empty?
Never mind, as long as we don't see them, the people inside won't be able to determine who said it.
The sound of hurried, chaotic footsteps faded into the distance.
Qin Yue pushed open the door to the cubicle and came out; the outside was already empty.
She was slowly washing her hands at the sink when she heard the sound of another door opening.
Qin Yue turned her head to look.
He met a pair of bright, lively eyes.
The girl held onto the cubicle door with one hand, poked her head out, her face was delicate and small, and her eyes, as clear as autumn water, seemed to speak. Seeing that she was alone, she breathed a sigh of relief, lifted her ankle-length skirt with one hand, and ran to her.
"Beautiful lady, are you also in the entertainment industry?" She looked around, leaned closer to Qin Yue, and whispered in her ear, "Did you hear the conversation those people were having just now? Judging from their tone, they all seemed to have a lot of status and looked down on us people in the entertainment industry. For our own good, it's best to keep those words to yourself and not tell anyone."
Qin Yue pulled out a tissue and slowly wiped the water droplets from her hands, staring at the girl's clear, bright eyes with interest: "Thank you for reminding me. What's your name?"
Her eyes are so beautiful.
"Xie Lingyu," the girl countered, "and you?"
"Qin Yue".
"They were just talking about that guy from the Qin family, that young man from the Qin family. You happen to have the same surname, Qin. What a coincidence."
Qin Yue raised an eyebrow: "Didn't you say you wouldn't mention it again? Why are you bringing it up now?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu immediately raised her hand and patted her moist lips lightly: "I have a bad memory, and sometimes I don't think before I speak."
The two of them left the restroom together.
The girl was indeed talkative... but not very bright.
The two did not return to the banquet hall.
In Qin Yue's words, if they went back and sat down at this time, those people would know that they had taken her words to heart.
The girl was somewhat frightened upon hearing this. She was already a minor celebrity with no background or connections. If she offended them again, wouldn't she really never be able to make it big in her life?
Qin Yue led her people to a lounge and stood on the terrace to enjoy the breeze.
The girl was like a little white rabbit, obediently following him.
Are they completely unafraid of being sold out or something?
For every question Qin Yue asked, she could answer with three sentences.
In less than ten minutes, she had learned all the information about this person.
I know she signed with a small company.
The company has very few resources available.
The company's few somewhat famous artists can still afford to eat meat.
Someone like her would even share a single sip of soup.
Sometimes you can't even get a drink.
There's also a super fierce agent who only knows how to exploit her.
Attending this wedding banquet was originally none of her business; she was practically unknown, a nobody. But somehow, her manager managed to get her an invitation and let her in.
The goal is to help her find a powerful patron to rely on.
Qin Yue: "Have you found your target?"
She shook her head vigorously: "The rich people who come to the wedding banquet are all elderly. There are really not many people our age. They all look married. I dare not go up to them. If their wives see me, they will definitely tear me apart."
As she spoke, she seemed to have already imagined the scene, hissed, and then covered her delicate face with lingering fear.
"Take a gamble, maybe you'll turn a bicycle into a motorcycle."
"I'd rather just stick to riding my bicycle." Xie Lingyu hesitated, thinking that she might be in the same boat as herself. She wanted to advise her not to do something like that for the sake of her future, but she felt that she had no right to do so.
"What if your agent yells at you for not doing what they ask?"
A flicker of fear crossed her small face, but she still tried to remain calm and said, "At worst, I'll just get scolded a few more times. I'm used to being scolded anyway."
"Aren't you afraid of being sidelined?"
Hearing this, Xie Lingyu looked even more conflicted: "Even if you're going to freeze someone's career, you can't destroy their family. I'm afraid I'll be struck by lightning if I do that."
"Have you considered terminating your contract with your current company?"
She nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "I dream about it, but... my contract still has a year left. Even if I don't cause any negative impact on the company or suffer any losses, if I want to terminate the contract, I still need to pay this amount according to the contract."
She made a gesture.
Qin Yue frowned: "Eight million?"
Her eyes widened, looking at me like I was talking in my sleep, and she emphasized, "Eight hundred thousand! Eight hundred thousand! You really dare to dream of eight million? Even if you sold me, I wouldn't be worth that much. Could it be that your company is so ruthless that terminating the contract requires paying an exorbitant penalty?"
Qin Yue didn't answer, but said again, "If the company is not doing its job, you can choose to terminate the contract. There's no need to waste your time at this company."
"Maybe I can't even earn this much money in a year. If I just stay at the company and work like a quail for a year, I'll consider this as all the money I've earned," she said somewhat discouragedly.
"...You should know what a year means to a female artist."
"There's nothing we can do about it." Xie Lingyu slumped against the railing, looking up at the dark night, feeling as dim and lifeless as the stars tonight.
We've already wasted several years, so one more year won't make a difference.
Qin Yue leaned against the railing, her eyes filled with complex emotions as she looked at the girl.
Xie Lingyu.
I don't remember anyone by that name.
She wasn't sure how tall Xie Lingyu would be.
The reason I talked to her so much was entirely because I was attracted to her looks.
The appearance of the little white flower is by no means bland.
Every smile and frown of hers is delightful and she is exceptionally lively.
But... he really lacks any ambition.
Let's take it one step at a time.
Be content with whatever comes your way.
Qin Yue trusted her own judgment.
Would you be willing to cling to a powerful figure like me?
Xie Lingyu twitched her nostrils and hesitated before saying, "I have another major flaw: I'm bad at flattering people. I feel terrible if I have to say things that I don't mean. I'm afraid that if I say the wrong thing, I might offend the big shot."
Qin Yue pinched the bridge of her nose.
She must have felt really awkward handing out that business card.
Thinking this through, Qin Yue still took out two business cards, one her own and one her lawyer's: "If you're willing to switch places with me, you can contact my lawyer to help you negotiate the termination of your contract."
"You're not a celebrity?" Her hand holding the business card trembled.
"No," Qin Yue said calmly. "The company under my name was recently acquired and is currently recruiting. You can learn more about it and consider it. It's not a huge company, but I can guarantee that your compensation will be significantly improved after you sign with my company."
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