Don't call me a singing god, I just want to go back to doing scientific research.

"What?" Upon hearing Ling Luo's words, Gu Yang stood there dumbfounded, staring at the person in front of him in disbelief.

Did Ling Luo say that?

Could it be that you didn't get enough rest and are hallucinating?

Ling Luo turned her head away, somewhat annoyed: "It's nothing. Judging from Nuonuo's appearance, she might be a little airsick. Let's go back first."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yang quickly looked down at Nuonuo in the pet carrier on the suitcase, and indeed she looked rather listless.

"Let's go home first."

He had only taken two steps when Gu Yang's phone rang.

He took it out and saw a string of unfamiliar numbers flashing on the screen.

"Who is this?" he muttered.

Ling Luo glanced at it from the side, thought for a moment, and said, "Answer it. It's probably the police asking you about something."

Regarding Gu Yang's background, the research institute had already thoroughly investigated his political background, and he was found to be completely innocent.

Everyone around him was investigated, and Gu Yang was no exception.

Gu Yang nodded and swiped to answer the call.

As expected, it was the police on the other end of the phone, conducting a routine inquiry into some issues concerning his agent.

  

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yang looked up at Ling Luo: "I have to go to the police station. Why don't you take Nuonuo back first?"

"No need. Judging from Nuonuo's appearance, she should be fine. I'll go with you first."

The matter started because of him, and I followed along. If anything happened, he could handle it promptly.

Gu Yang glanced down at Nuonuo again. Although she looked a little listless, her eyes were still bright. He nodded and said, "Okay."

Before long, Li Mingjun led the two men straight to the police station.

The process was quick, mainly because Gu Yang's agent had some minor issues. Although the issues weren't serious, routine questioning was unavoidable.

Two hours later, the group emerged from the police station; it was already getting dark.

The evening breeze brushed against his face, carrying a slight chill, but Gu Yang felt even colder inside.

"What about Brother Li...?"

"Gu Yang," Ling Luo interrupted him, "human nature is inherently complex. In the face of interests, those who can maintain their integrity are always a minority."

People who once made vows can still harm their colleagues and steal secrets for personal gain, let alone the chaotic entertainment industry.

After Ling Luo finished speaking, she saw Gu Yang lower his head and slump down, like a little dog that had been soaked by the rain.

He didn't say anything more, but reached out and hugged Gu Yang.

Some things you have to figure out for yourself.

After a long day, both of them were exhausted. After returning home, they washed up and went to bed.

The next day, Gu Yang woke up in the morning light. He rubbed his eyes and walked out of the bedroom. He immediately saw a note on the dining table, along with a sheet of music and a USB drive.

It's Ling Luo's handwriting.

"I'll go to the studio first. Breakfast is on the table; I'll eat there and then come over."

Gu Yang picked up the note and gently stroked the writing on it with his fingertips.

No matter how complex people's hearts may be, it is already a blessing to find a true friend in this complex world.

Although Li Ge's situation was a blow, thankfully, the pure-hearted person he once was has finally returned and is right beside him.

After thinking it over, Gu Yang smiled, folded the note, tucked it into the book, and then hummed an off-key tune as he took the sheet music and USB drive to the restaurant for dinner.

A still-warm sandwich and milk were on the table.

Gu Yang ate his sandwich while keeping his eyes on the sheet music.

Say Goodbye Before Dawn.

He pondered the song title for a moment, and an absurd thought popped into his head.

Could it be that Ling Luo already knew he would draw this theme?

This songwriting speed is simply inhuman.

He quickly skimmed through the lyrics and music, then devoured his breakfast in a few bites, grabbed his backpack, and rushed out the door.

The Harmony Studio is located in the most bustling CBD in the city center, occupying the top two floors of a top-tier office building.

Gu Yang specially took a taxi here, stood downstairs looking up at the towering skyscraper, and clicked his tongue.

When he arrived at the 29th floor in the elevator, the elevator doors slid open with a "ding," and he was still so shocked by the sight before him that he could hardly move.

The expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the city's vibrant cityscape. The interior features a minimalist black, white, and gray design, with every piece of furniture exuding an air of "I'm expensive."

The location, the decor, the scale...

Has Ling Luo staked everything she owns on this?

"Gu Yang, come in."

Ling Luo's voice came from the reception area.

He was sitting on the sofa, with several documents on the coffee table in front of him. Next to him sat a man in a well-tailored dark suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses. He looked to be around forty years old, with a capable demeanor, clearly a social elite.

Gu Yang walked over and glanced at the man.

"Let me introduce you," Ling Luo said, pointing to the person next to her, "Shao Hui, the head of the artist department at Fanyin Studio, and also your new manager."

Shao Hui immediately stood up, extended his hand to Gu Yang, and smiled professionally yet warmly: "Hello, Teacher Gu Yang, I've heard so much about you. Please guide me in the future."

"Hello, hello." Gu Yang quickly reached out and shook hands.

This was the first time he had seen such a professional appear beside Ling Luo. His style seemed different from theirs, more like his brother's.

Wait, Shao Hui?

This name... why does it sound so familiar?

"Sit down." Ling Luo patted the seat next to her.

Before Gu Yang could figure it out, his gaze was drawn to the documents on the coffee table. The top one had six large characters printed on the cover: "Artist Management Contract".

"Your contract." Ling Luo pushed the document in front of him. "Take a look. If there are no problems, sign it."

Gu Yang picked it up, didn't even look at it, flipped directly to the last page, picked up the pen, and was about to write his signature in a flamboyant style.

"Why!"

Shao Hui swiftly grabbed his wrist, his perfect professional smile almost shattering on the spot.

He's been a top agent for so many years and has seen all kinds of artists, but signing a contract as casually as accepting a package—this is definitely the first time he's done this!

This guy is incredibly carefree!

"It's alright, I trust him." Gu Yang pointed at Ling Luo, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Everyone in the world can hurt him, except his family and Ling Luo.

Ling Luo helplessly raised her hand to her forehead and snatched the pen from his hand: "Just look at it."

Gu Yang pursed his lips and reluctantly opened the contract.

He had only intended to go through the motions, but when his gaze fell on one of the clauses, he froze.

He blinked hard, thinking he was seeing things, then brought his face closer to read each word carefully.

"Ones, tens, hundreds..." Gu Yang stretched out his finger, his voice trembling as he pointed to the profit-sharing column, "Party A and Party B... 90/10? Party A gets 90%, Party B gets 10%?"

Party A is the artist, and Party B is the company.

The profit-sharing ratio has been completely reversed!

Let alone 90%, even top-tier celebrities in the industry are considered to have a 70/30 split with their companies if they get paid. For a newcomer like him who is just starting to make a name for himself, the common split is 20/80, or even 10/90.

When he was a star, he was sixteen.

Now Ling Luo has directly given him a 91% discount?

Is this a company or a charity? Promoting just one person would bankrupt them!

Shao Hui adjusted his glasses at the opportune moment and added, "Yes. Not only that, you will also have veto power over all commercial announcements and endorsement projects. The studio will only provide you with top-tier resources and handle legal and public relations matters, and will never interfere with any of your personal choices and freedom."

Gu Yang was completely dumbfounded.