The host and the protagonist had a happy ending again [Quick Transmigration]

"You're finally awake!"

As soon as Xu Ran opened her eyes, she saw Lin Zhiwen jump up from the chair next to the hospital bed, clearly excited.

Xu Ran blinked slowly: "Brother Lin."

Lin Zhiwen touched his forehead and muttered to himself, "Okay, the fever has finally gone down. Why didn't you say you had a fever? You didn't even take any medicine. You were live streaming for more than five hours, and you just fainted there. The production team was terrified."

Xu Ran smiled and said, "I didn't expect it to be this serious."

Lin Zhiwen glanced up at the IV drip on the stand and saw that Xu Ran's IV was almost finished. He hurriedly stuffed everything on the table into his bag: "Okay, let's leave as soon as you're done. The paparazzi will probably be here soon."

Seeing the sweat on Lin Zhiwen's forehead and his hurried movements, Xu Ran couldn't help but ask, "Are you in a hurry?"

Lin Zhiwen casually replied, "Of course I'm anxious. Being on the trending topics list has brought some popularity to the show, but too much of a good thing can be bad. If the paparazzi keep bothering you, it will only deplete your popularity."

Xu Ran thought to herself that she was almost completely forgotten and didn't know where to get any attention, but looking at Lin Zhiwen, she didn't say anything and silently pulled the needle out of her hand.

Lin Zhiwen's pupils dilated in shock: "What are you doing?"

Xu Ran pressed down on the bleeding point with lightning speed, and not a drop of blood was seen.

Lin Zhiwen's words were already on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them with difficulty.

He sighed, "Alright, I'll take you home to rest first. President Pei wants to see you tomorrow, and then..."

Xu Ran interrupted him, eager to try: "President Pei wants to see me tomorrow?"

Can we meet today?

The system asked in surprise, "This part wasn't in the original storyline."

Xu Ran ignored him and waited for Lin Zhiwen's reply.

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Xu Ran didn't appear in the original storyline.

Lin Zhiwen also wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Although President Pei was young, he was really intimidated by him. He had more confidence when facing the old President Pei back then.

He didn't dare to bother Pei Jinchen, so he quietly sent a message to Pei's assistant. Colleagues are happy to do each other a favor in this kind of situation.

"Alright," Lin Zhiwen put away his phone. "President Pei is still working overtime at the company. I'll go with you."

Xu Ran looked at him suspiciously: "What are you going to do?"

Pei Jinchen didn't say he wanted to see him.

*

Two hours ago, at the Pei's Entertainment Building.

Pei Jinchen didn't have much of an impression of Xu Ran, only knowing that he was an artist in his company, a child star who had been criticized for his acting skills and character.

He was actually a little annoyed when the news about it trended on social media in the evening, since it had increased his workload.

If an artist under the company's management faints while working, it will only do the company harm and not benefit. If the company is not careful, it will be labeled as "exploiting its artists".

Pei's reputation in the industry has always been good, so they are not worried about being affected by this incident. However, Xu Ran has a history of hype, and before seeing the screen recording, he even suspected that this was a show directed and acted by Xu Ran himself.

After all, it's not uncommon for minor celebrities to resort to such tricks when they want to make a name for themselves.

But this thought vanished instantly when he saw the live stream recording. Xu Ran had indeed fainted. Pei Jinchen wasn't an actor, but he could tell the difference between a real fainting spell and a fake one.

Xu Ran has been in the industry for ten years, but he's only twenty now. The young man in the video has makeup and hair done, with his black hair falling over his forehead, making him look younger than his actual age. Although the makeup conceals his face, you can't tell if there's anything wrong with his expression, but his eyes are dreamy, and his dark eyes are tinged with tears, which inexplicably makes people feel soft-hearted.

Out of concern for his own artist, Pei Jinchen personally called Lin Zhiwen.

Lin Zhiwen had just paid the bill and almost threw his phone away when he saw the name on it.

He trembled, on the verge of tears, terrified that President Pei would cause him trouble.

—You should know that Xu Ran signed a ten-year contract with the Pei family, which is about to expire this year. If the Pei family refuses to renew the contract, Xu Ran will have nowhere better to go.

"Mr. Pei, I'm so sorry..."

On the other end of the phone, President Pei asked casually, "At the hospital?"

Lin Zhiwen was speechless, then nodded subconsciously before realizing that President Pei couldn't see him.

"Yes, Mr. Pei, she's still in the hospital, and Xiao Ran hasn't woken up yet. We really didn't expect this."

Pei Jinchen frowned slightly: "Still not awake? Is it serious?"

Lin Zhiwen only wanted President Pei to overlook the accident because Xu Ran was sick: "Yes, she fainted from the fever. You know how young people are; they don't take their health seriously."

Pei Jinchen's voice was somewhat cold, "Pei's Group will not sacrifice the health of its employees for the sake of performance. Mr. Lin, you should also take good care of the artists under your management."

Lin Zhiwen: ?

He felt that what President Pei said made him sound like the kind of heartless manager who exploits artists.

Pei Jinchen said, "Have Xu Ran come see me after the IV drip is finished... Never mind, let him rest for a few days before coming to the company, and postpone his work as well."

Lin Zhiwen held the phone that had been hung up on, looking completely bewildered. It turned out that President Pei hadn't come to confront him?

Three topics related to this matter have already appeared on the trending search list. The assistant asked, "Mr. Pei, should we notify the public relations department to remove them from the trending searches?"

Pei Jinchen pondered for a moment: "No need. We can guide public opinion appropriately. Pei's Group has invested in this drama, so let's not miss out on this free publicity."

The assistant nodded: "I'll go and inform the public relations department right away. We will absolutely not allow this matter to have any negative impact on the company."

Pei Jinchen stopped him, saying, "Those negative comments about Xu Ran also need to be suppressed. Our company's public relations department needs to take this seriously."

The assistant paused for a moment, then said, "Okay."

By the time Pei Jinchen finished his work, night was falling outside the window.

The rest of the employees had already left work, and the company was much quieter than during the day. Pei Jinchen didn't get up for some reason.

After sitting quietly for a moment, he took out a half-pack of cigarettes from his desk drawer, flicked his wrist, and the lighter made a crisp sound as he lit one.

With a flickering crimson glow at his fingertips, Pei Jinchen took a drag of his cigarette, devoid of emotion. The bluish-white smoke dissipated, shrouding his brows and eyes, thick and deep, as if carrying an unyielding sorrow.

Those misty gray eyes were indifferent and cold.

It seems like I'm getting a little tired of it, or maybe it's just an illusion.

"Knock knock knock".

Pei Jinchen looked up in surprise. A clear and pleasant male voice rang out from outside, unhurried and gentle, like a breeze. The cigarette between his fingers went out.

"Mr. Pei, I heard you wanted to see me. May I come in now?"