Qiao Shu: (shy) Regarding which company to sign with, I discussed it with my husband.
Jiang Jiayu: Are you coming? Are you coming? (excited)
Jiang Jiayu: (rubbing hands together eagerly)
Qiao Shu: Ahem!
Qiao Shu: (hesitant)
Qiao Shu: It’s like this.
Jiang Jiayu: ???
Jiang Jiayu: Oh!
Jiang Jiayu: (disappointed)
Jiang Jiayu: Our company is really good, although it has some shortcomings, but it has abundant resources, a reliable boss, and most importantly, many renowned actors and actresses. Aren’t you moved?
Jiang Jiayu’s company is where Chu Chisheng is. His choice of this company is entirely for Chu Chisheng, wanting to be closer to him.
Qiao Shu is merciless: Not moved.
Qiao Shu: (shy)
Qiao Shu: (adorable) I’m more moved by the company my husband chose for me.
Jiang Jiayu is curious: Which company is it?
Jiang Jiayu: As far as I know, among the three entertainment giants, besides our company, there are two other companies. However, Beiyu’s reputation isn’t very good. Your husband definitely wouldn’t let you go there. Could it be the other one, Jiaying Corporation?
Jiang Jiayu: But that doesn’t seem right!
Jiang Jiayu: Jiaying mainly focuses on singers.
Jiang Jiayu: (unable to figure it out)
Jiang Jiayu: (tell me)
Qiao Shu: Ahem.
Jiang Jiayu: I have a bad feeling about this.
Qiao Shu: (turns around first)
Qiao Shu: My husband said—
Qiao Shu: He said—he wants to acquire Big Star Entertainment, to protect and support me. (shy)
Jiang Jiayu: !!!
Jiang Jiayu: Is this what they call bossy love?
Jiang Jiayu: This is the taste of both money and love. Tears of envy are flowing from the corners of my mouth.
Jiang Jiayu: As expected, the CPs I ship never disappoint me!
Jiang Jiayu: Awoo!
Jiang Jiayu: (pounding chest)
Qiao Shu hinted: The CPs I ship never disappoint me either. You go, Yu Yu!
Jiang Jiayu: ???
Qiao Shu smiled as he looked up at the man working diligently at the desk, letting out a beautiful chuckle before lowering his head to enjoy a piece of strawberry mousse.
Hungry again.
The turtle soup was given to Chen Wenyuan when he came in to report his work, courtesy of Gu Chenyan.
Chen Wenyuan was astonished: “Sir?”
He had just heard about the origin of this thermos outside. Now, the entire company knew that Madam had brought food for Gu Chenyan, but now he was giving it to him.
Chen Wenyuan felt apprehensive.
He glanced at Gu Chenyan and then at Qiao Shu, who was focused on eating mango parfait.
Gu Chenyan: “You’ve been busy lately, so have some of this.”
“It’s from Aunt Lan. Drink it while it’s still warm.”
Chen Wenyuan: “…”
“Thank you, Sir.”
Chen Wenyuan left with the thermos, immediately feeling the scrutinizing gazes from the CEO’s office. He calmly ignored those stares, walking into his own office with the thermos in hand.
He opened the thermos.
Chen Wenyuan: “…”
Turtle soup?
Indeed, it’s quite nourishing.
Chen Wenyuan sat down, calmly poured out the turtle soup, and drank it sip by sip.
Somewhere in an apartment.
Cheng Yunchuan’s face twisted upon hearing his agent’s words. “You mean I got rejected?”
“Qiao Shu got selected?”
“Is this news reliable?”
Agent: “It’s reliable. Qiao Shu signed the contract with the program team a week ago.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “It’s him again!”
“Why did the program team choose him instead of me? He hasn’t even played a male lead yet. How can he compare to me? It was the same with that fantasy drama team!”
The agent stated the facts: “In terms of popularity, Qiao Shu currently has a higher fan base than you, and is easier to attract fans. Moreover, his appearance gives him an advantage over you.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “…”
“Whose agent are you anyway?”
The agent glanced at him. “Naturally, I’m yours. So, I’m reminding you to face reality. There’s no chance for you in ‘Working People, Working Spirit’, but we can consider other variety shows.”
Cheng Yunchuan burst into ironic laughter. “Those invitation-only variety shows? None of them compare to ‘Working People, Working Spirit’. I’m currently on the rise. Accepting those variety shows would be demeaning myself!”
“Qiao Shu is only popular because he shares the same name as the richest man’s wife. It’s just his luck that’s better than mine.”
Agent: “Can you push him down?”
Cheng Yunchuan: “I…”
He thought of something and asked, “If he were to have a scandal before recording the variety show, wouldn’t the program team definitely replace him?”
Agent: “Yes.”
No program would risk using a disgraced artist, especially for ‘Working People, Working Spirit’, which is a new variety show that Apple TV currently values. Qiao Shu isn’t a big shot at the moment, and many people could replace him. The program team hasn’t announced the full list yet.
Cheng Yunchuan smiled. “I think I have a chance now.”
Agent: “What do you want to do?”
Cheng Yunchuan: “Don’t worry, I won’t cause trouble for us. Do you remember? In that fantasy drama, Qiao Shu wasn’t chosen as the final male lead.”
Agent: “I inquired about it. Originally, he was set, but he was replaced before signing the contract.”
Cheng Yunchuan: “He must have been disliked by Gu Chenyan. Moreover, his current company is also in trouble. I heard a rumor that the reason his company is in such a situation is because of Gu’s intervention. If this rumor is true, we don’t need to worry about Gu Chenyan backing him up. What if we expose his sponsored relationship online? Would Apple TV still use him?”
Agent: “In theory, it’s feasible.”
“But do you have evidence?”
Cheng Yunchuan: “I secretly took a photo of him and Gu Chenyan kissing in the car. Then we just need to blur Gu Chenyan’s face…”
Once the sponsorship scandal breaks out, without backing and protection from a company, Qiao Shu will definitely be finished!
Once Qiao Shu is finished, he’ll be able to secure a permanent guest spot on “Working People, Working Spirit”.
—
In the evening, Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan went home together. After dinner, Qiao Shu prepared to go for a walk with Gu Chenyan to aid digestion.
Gu Chenyan: “Wait for me.”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
Gu Chenyan went back inside, while Qiao Shu put on his shoes and glanced back at Gu Chenyan.
He saw Gu Chenyan walk over to Aunt Lan and exchange a few words with her. Aunt Lan glanced at him before nodding.
By the time Gu Chenyan returned, Qiao Shu had already put on his shoes and was leaning against the wall, waiting for him.
Gu Chenyan quickly put on his shoes and held Qiao Shu’s hand. “All set.”
Qiao Shu smiled. “Then let’s go.”
They strolled in the yard. After the storm that day, the flowers in the yard bloomed even more brightly and beautifully.
Qiao Shu breathed in the faint fragrance of flowers in the air, feeling extremely relaxed.
“What did you just say to Aunt Lan?”
“It was about the soup.”
Qiao Shu paused, almost forgetting. He quickly asked, “What did Aunt Lan say?”
“She agreed.”
Qiao Shu patted his chest in relief. “That’s good. No need to drink the soup anymore.”
Curious, he asked, “What did you tell her?”
“I told Aunt Lan that you’ve been tired recently because you’re still growing. So, she decided to stew bone soup for you.”
“Bone soup is great! It can help you grow taller without causing internal heat.” Qiao Shu sighed as he touched the three very obvious acne marks on his face. “I wish these pimples would disappear faster.”
“So ugly!”
Just mentioning it made Qiao Shu feel down.
He never used to get pimples before. Who knew they would suddenly appear so viciously?
These past few days, he had been secretly going to skincare clinics every day. But the people there also told him that with such severe acne, it would take some time for the marks to fade.
What a worry.
Qiao Shu secretly glanced at Gu Chenyan. Why did these ugly acne marks have to appear at such a time?
His confession plan!
“Not ugly.”
Gu Chenyan looked down at the unhappy Qiao Shu, his voice gentle. “Little Mr. Qiao is not ugly.”
Qiao Shu’s lips curled suspiciously.
He couldn’t help but ask, “Really?”
Gu Chenyan said seriously, “Really.” He stopped in his tracks and reached out to touch Qiao Shu’s cheek. His fingertip landed on one of Qiao Shu’s pimples. “Little Mr. Qiao is handsome.”
“Always handsome.”
Qiao Shu’s tail was about to wag.
He pretended to be reserved and coughed, “Actually, I’m just average.”
“Average, the third in the world.”
Gu Chenyan chuckled. “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu blinked. “Why don’t you ask who the first two are?”
Gu Chenyan went along with it, “Who are the first two?”
Qiao Shu smiled mischievously, “You want to know? Your Little Mr. Qiao doesn’t engage in losing ventures.”
Gu Chenyan pondered, “Will a kiss be okay?”
Qiao Shu: “Of course—”
“Okay!”
Qiao Shu immediately tilted his head up and even pouted very proactively.
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu, you’re not allowed to default on my payment. Otherwise, I’ll charge interest!”
“Interest?”
Qiao Shu: “For every second late, Mr. Gu owes me an extra kiss.”
Gu Chenyan hesitated, “Is that so?”
Qiao Shu nodded, “Hmph, Mr. Gu’s Little Mr. Qiao is now capable of lodging complaints. Mr. Gu, are you afraid?”
Gu Chenyan: “Afraid!”
Qiao Shu: “Then…”
Gu Chenyan: “Little Mr. Qiao, spare me, okay? I’ll double the interest.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up, “Approved!”
“Hurry!”
“Little Mr. Qiao’s reward! Plus interest!”
Gu Chenyan affectionately pinched Qiao Shu’s soft, white cheek, “Alright.”
“Double.”
He lowered his head and covered Qiao Shu’s lips.
The moon in the sky shyly hid behind the clouds, revealing only a small head, as if peeping. The flowers in the courtyard also quietly drooped their heads.
When released, Qiao Shu’s breathing became noticeably heavier. Gu Chenyan rubbed Qiao Shu’s head. His deep voice resonated in Qiao Shu’s ears, tingling both his ears and his heart, “Is that enough?”
“Mr. Gu’s Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu blushed, revealing a big smile, then pretended to calmly conceal it.
“It’s okay.”
“Mr. Gu’s Little Mr. Qiao is temporarily satisfied.”
Gu Chenyan couldn’t help but pinch Qiao Shu’s cheek again. Qiao Shu obediently leaned over the other side of his face.
Gu Chenyan paused and placed a kiss on it.
Qiao Shu was so happy he could almost fly.
He raised his hand to cover his slightly flushed cheeks. “Since Mr. Gu has paid the reward, then Mr. Gu’s Little Mr. Qiao for will tell you.”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu: “The first place among the top two is—”
“Dun-dun—”
“My husband!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled, “And the second place?”
Qiao Shu: “As for the second place…”
“He is—”
“Mr. Gu!”
Qiao Shu: “Surprised?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes, very surprised.”
“Thank you, Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu: “Hehe.”
Although Gu Chenyan’s reassurance about not being ugly restored some of Qiao Shu’s confidence, as a little fairy man about to confess, Qiao Shu still took his facial blemishes very seriously.
After their stroll, he filled the bathtub with water and then soaked while applying a face mask.
Qiao Shu: “Blemishes, disappear.”
“Magically disappear! Blemishes, disappear!”
Perhaps the incantation worked. The next day, as Qiao Shu rose from bed after basking in the sun, he noticed that the blemishes on his face seemed to have faded a bit while he was getting ready.
Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up!
The day of confession was imminent!
However, just to be cautious, Qiao Shu went downstairs to discreetly borrow an almanac from Aunt Lan. After reviewing the almanac, he still wasn’t entirely convinced, so he spent several hundred yuan on a highly reputable fortune teller on Taobao. The fortune teller told him that April 14th was the most suitable day for him to confess.
That day was auspicious for confessions.
Who knows, there might be unexpected surprises.
Qiao Shu tensed his small face.
It was April 14th!
In the afternoon, Qiao Shu took a nap, and when he woke up, he received a call from Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu exclaimed happily, “Gu Chenyan!”
“Why are you calling me at this time?”
“Missed me?”
Gu Chenyan: “Mhmm.”
Qiao Shu instantly became even more joyful.
Gu Chenyan: “I’ll be going to Big Star Entertainment later. Do you want to come?”
Without hesitation, Qiao Shu replied, “I want to be with you!”
After expressing his thoughts, he then asked, “Why suddenly go to Big Star Entertainment? Is it about the acquisition?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
“I’ll come pick you up.”
While Qiao Shu was getting ready, Gu Chenyan arrived downstairs. Qiao Shu happily got into the car.
As soon as they got in the car, Gu Chenyan handed Qiao Shu a small paper bag.
Qiao Shu opened it and exclaimed with surprise, “Profiteroles!”
Gu Chenyan: “Mhmm.”
Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan, his smile sweet, “How did you know I wanted to eat profiteroles?”
Gu Chenyan: “You mentioned it yesterday.”
“Oh?”
Qiao Shu scratched his head in puzzlement, “I did?”
Gu Chenyan: “Mhmm.”
The night before, as they lay in bed, Qiao Shu snuggled against Gu Chenyan’s chest and said with great longing, “I want to eat profiteroles.”
“With mango flavor.”
It was already late at night, Gu Chenyan gathered Qiao Shu closer, “Shall I buy them for you tomorrow?”
Qiao Shu nodded in a slightly aggrieved manner, “Okay.”
“You have to remember!”
Gu Chenyan: “Mhmm.”
Qiao Shu couldn’t recall it, so he decided not to dwell on it; eating the profiteroles was more important. He happily kissed Gu Chenyan and then eagerly indulged in the profiteroles. After taking a bite, he widened his eyes in surprise, “It’s mango flavor, just the way I like it!”
“Gu Chenyan, how did you become so amazing? You even know what flavor I like!”
“Mmm, delicious!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled.
He ruffled Qiao Shu’s head, “You told me yourself. How can you forget?”
“Forgot too?”
Qiao Shu blinked, “Huh?”
Gu Chenyan: “My little forgetful wife.”
Blushing, Qiao Shu pouted, “No way! I have a great memory!”
“I, I just wanted to compliment you!”
“Yes!”
“Wanted to compliment you!”
“These profiteroles are delicious, do you want some?” Qiao Shu changed the subject, handing a profiterol to Gu Chenyan. “Try it.”
Gu Chenyan took a bite without hesitation.
“Tasty? Tasty?” Qiao Shu asked eagerly.
“Mmm,” Gu Chenyan nodded.
Qiao Shu immediately became even happier.
If Gu Chenyan likes the food he likes, rounding it off, Gu Chenyan likes him too.
Ah!
Qiao Shu, you’re amazing!
The confession is definitely going to be successful!
When they arrived at Big Star Entertainment, Qiao Shu eagerly finished off a bag of profiteroles, ate quite a few fruits specially prepared by Gu Chenyan in the mini-fridge, and drank a bag of fresh milk.
Burp~
As they got out of the car, Qiao Shu burped.
Gu Chenyan smiled and took a wet wipe, gently wiping away the remnants of milk and fruit juice from Qiao Shu’s mouth.
They walked together towards Big Star Entertainment.
Only then did Qiao Shu remember to ask, “Why did you come personally?”
For Gu Chenyan, Big Star Entertainment was just a small company, not worth his personal visit.
Gu Chenyan: “I have to personally oversee it to feel reassured.”
Qiao Shu blinked in confusion.
Nearly a minute later, Qiao Shu suddenly realized and chuckled softly.
He hooked his pinky finger with Gu Chenyan’s, shook it, and whispered, “Because of me?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
“You’re here for me.”
Sure enough!
Qiao Shu’s smile was even sweeter on his face.
Gu Chenyan, he’s so sweet!
In the large conference room of Big Star Entertainment, Qiao Shu saw Boss Tang for the first time since transmigrating, along with his wife.
This was Qiao Shu’s first time meeting Boss Tang, the boss highly respected by others despite his heavy-handedness.
Boss Tang was only sixty years old, an age when one should still be in good health. But he looked not only aged beyond his years but also very frail.
His wife stood quietly by his side, exuding a gentle aura of time, which was comforting. But her face was filled with worry.
Qiao Shu was puzzled.
How could such a couple raise a son like Tang Chen?
The acquisition process went smoothly.
In the end, Boss Tang held Gu Chenyan’s hand and sincerely said, “Thank you.”
Gu Chenyan: “It’s nothing.”
Boss Tang smiled, “But I still want to say thank you. If it weren’t for you, I…”
Mrs. Tang interjected, “Tang.”
Gu Chenyan handled it professionally, “It wasn’t your fault. It was Tang Chen’s mistake. And you suffered for trusting the wrong person.”
Before leaving, Gu Chenyan unusually added, “Boss Tang, take care of your health and rest more. We all hope for your speedy recovery.”
Qiao Shu also sincerely said, “We hope you recover soon.” He paused, “We all hope for your speedy recovery, so please take care of yourself.”
Boss Tang responded, “Thank you, I will.”
Gu Chenyan held Qiao Shu’s hand as they left.
Behind them.
Mrs. Tang held Boss Tang’s hand. “Tang, this is the best outcome. Don’t blame yourself. President Gu will take good care of the artists in the company.”
Boss Tang sighed, “Yes.”
Mrs. Tang: “Are you going to see him?”
Boss Tang: “Yes, to bid farewell. Ah Yuan, I’m sorry for making you accompany me through all this trouble even at this old age.”
“After my surgery and recovery, shall we return to our hometown? The yard there is quite spacious and we can plant flowers together.”
“And maybe raise one or two more kittens.”
Mrs. Tang: “Okay.”
Back in the car, Qiao Shu couldn’t help but sigh, “Boss Tang is such a good boss, and his wife is so gentle. Why is Tang Chen such a bad person?”
“Boss Tang must be very heartbroken. His own son is like this, completely contrary to his principles.”
Gu Chenyan replied, “Tang Chen is their adopted son.”
“What?”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
“Adopted son?”
Gu Chenyan confirmed, “Yes.”
Mrs. Tang had difficulty conceiving, but she had always wanted a child, feeling guilty towards Mr. Tang. She took many medications and even underwent surgery, striving for several years. Eventually, her health suffered, but she still couldn’t conceive. Mr. Tang couldn’t bear to see Mrs. Tang continue to suffer, so he spent a long time persuading her. Eventually, they decided to adopt a child. After much discussion, they decided to adopt a distant relative’s child.
At that time, Tang Chen’s parents had an accident. Feeling pity for Tang Chen, they decided to adopt him. By the time of the adoption, Tang Chen was already twelve years old.
Qiao Shu blinked in shock.
At twelve years old, Tang Chen’s values were already mature, and he had learned to disguise himself. He was also good at sweet-talking people, and the elderly couple were quite satisfied with him. Tang Chen had been very good at disguising himself, even managing to conceal the hit-and-run incident.
When Mr. Tang fell ill and entrusted the company to Tang Chen, transferring ten percent of the shares to him, he didn’t expect Tang Chen to achieve anything remarkable. He only hoped that Tang Chen would manage the company well in his absence and protect the artists in the company.
However, shortly after Mr. Tang went abroad for treatment, Tang Chen’s true nature was revealed. Not only did he embezzle company funds, but he also used resources that should have gone to the artists to threaten and coerce them. What saddened Mr. Tang even more was that many people in his company followed Tang Chen’s example.
In just six months, many artists in the company were forced to sell themselves for resources, and some agents openly forced the artists into prostitution.
It was a chaotic situation!
After learning of these events, Mr. Tang hurried back, partly for Tang Chen, but mostly for the artists in the company. He blamed himself for trusting Tang Chen too much and for not devoting more energy to the company during his illness.
If only he had kept a closer eye on things, Tang Chen wouldn’t have dared to be so brazen.
He thanked Gu Chenyan because Gu Chenyan exposed all of this and protected the artists of the company well, without publicizing these dirty deeds.
He also thanked Gu Chenyan for acquiring Big Star Entertainment, which was now in its last days, and for treating him well by acquiring the company at a generous price, allowing him and his wife to live their remaining years in peace.
Qiao Shu felt deeply moved.
Unexpectedly, Tang Chen was not actually Mr. Tang’s son.
But that’s okay.
Although Mr. Tang felt sad, it wouldn’t be too overwhelming for him. In a way, it’s actually quite good.
Hope Mr. Tang can stay healthy, and live a long and peaceful life. Qiao Shu silently prayed.
After acquiring the company, Gu Chenyan swiftly removed all the rotten apples and unethical staff from Big Star Entertainment with a firm hand, then used his financial power to hire top professionals in the industry to serve as the company’s executives.
Including those top-tier teams and agents.
Gu Chenyan: “What name do you like?”
“Huh?”
Qiao Shu was puzzled.
Gu Chenyan: “Let’s rename Big Star Entertainment. Qiao Shu, this is your company. What name do you like?”
Qiao Shu blinked.
“My company?”
“I get to name it?”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Gu Chenyan handed Qiao Shu a transfer agreement.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu couldn’t quite express his emotions, but he was definitely shocked and touched.
He didn’t refuse Gu Chenyan’s kindness and, under his gaze, signed his name on the contract.
Qiao Shu: “As for the name…”
Qiao Shu tried hard to think.
“How about ‘Starry Sky’?”
And this was the most beautiful starry sky that Gu Chenyan gave him.
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