After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

Beijing.

The backyard of the Qilin Opera Troupe.

Jiang Yichen sat at the stone table, read the police report, and then put his phone face down on the table.

Hou Fei sat opposite him, a lollipop dangling from his mouth.

"Third Brother, Attorney Bai said that Wang Jianye has revealed everything he knows."

"It also involves several local TV station procurement projects."

"This time, Brilliant Entertainment isn't just suffering a crippling blow, it's being cremated."

Jiang Yichen poured him a cup of tea.

"Stop gloating."

Hou Fei took the tea and blinked.

"I'm just concerned about the development of the rule of law."

"You spent four days squatting on someone's rooftop, and that's for the sake of building the rule of law?"

"Of course."

Hou Fei was very serious.

"In this new era, which young person doesn't have a sense of social responsibility?"

Jiang Yichen was too lazy to expose him.

My phone vibrated on the table.

Xu Zhiyou sent an electronic invitation.

The gold cover features the logo of the Hsu Group.

Below is a line of handwritten text.

"At the Xu Group's victory celebration banquet, Jiang, a key contributor, is required to attend; no absences are permitted!"

This was followed by a cat making a fist emoji.

Jiang Yichen replied.

"I can go, but is there an appearance fee?"

Xu Zhiyou replied instantly.

"Is it enough that I, the chairman, personally accompany you for meals and drinks?"

"It sounds like a trap."

"If you dare not come, I'll go to the capital and kidnap you!"

Jiang Yichen smiled.

I was just about to put my phone away.

A second message popped up.

From Gu Ruanxing.

It's just a short sentence.

Are you going to the victory celebration party?

Jiang Yichen replied with a "Go".

Magic City.

Star Entertainment CEO's Office.

Gu Ruanxing looked at the word and picked up the red wine on the table.

The wine in the glass sloshed around for a long time.

She ultimately did not drink it.

He just said it softly.

"Then I'll go too."

Chapter 142 Some are happy, some are drunk

three days later.

The Bund in Shanghai, Genting Hotel.

The Xu Group booked out three entire floors.

A red carpet was laid out outside the banquet hall.

The entrance was filled with flower baskets.

Almost all the prominent figures in Shanghai's business community attended.

The Bai family suffered a setback at the shareholders' meeting, and Brilliant Entertainment was placed under investigation by the Economic Investigation Department.

The Xu Group not only did not collapse, but also took the opportunity to regain the voting rights of the three problematic shareholders, thus stabilizing the internal situation.

It's obvious to everyone.

The Xu family won this round beautifully.

7 PM.

A black minivan was parked in front of the hotel.

Jiang Yichen pushed open the door and got out of the car.

He was wearing a dark gray suit, without a tie, and only a black shirt.

Reporters at the entrance immediately swarmed around.

"Mr. Jiang, is it true that you hold a 3% stake in the Xu Group?"

"Do you plan to officially enter the business world?"

"Is the police investigation into Brilliant Entertainment related to you?"

"Was it you who orchestrated the investigation of Bai Yanqiu?"

Jiang Yichen stopped in his tracks.

"The shares are real."

"I have no interest in entering the business world for the time being."

"For police matters, ask the police."

The reporter refused to release the person.

"So how would you assess Brilliant Entertainment's current situation?"

Jiang Yichen thought for a moment.

"Obeying the law is very important."

The words fell.

Several reporters nearby almost burst out laughing.

That answer is correct.

But when it came to Bai Yanqiu, it was even more hurtful than being insulted.

The hotel doors opened.

Xu Zhiyou quickly came out to greet her.

She wore a light gold dress tonight, her long hair was tied up, and a white cardigan was draped over her shoulders.

Compared to the carefree young lady she used to be, she now exudes the aura of a group leader.

But when she stood in front of Jiang Yichen, her aura vanished.

"Why are you so late!"

Xu Zhiyou naturally took his arm.

"The reporters are blocking the way."

"Next time, have the bodyguards throw them further away."

Reporters: "..."

Mr. Xu.

We're still listening.

Jiang Yichen looked down at her.

"The first lesson for a chairman: How to throw reporters out?"

"wrong."

Xu Zhiyou raised her chin.

"The first lesson is to distinguish who you can offend and who you cannot."

"So which category do I fall into?"

"We can't afford to offend them."

She paused, then added with a smile.

"But you can bully them."

The two walked into the hall side by side.

The flashes of light behind them formed a continuous barrage.

Not far away.

Gu Ruanxing stood at the entrance of the banquet hall.

She was wearing a burgundy dress and holding a glass of champagne.

Seeing Xu Zhiyou walking towards Jiang Yichen arm in arm, a smile quickly appeared on her face.

"Jiang, the great hero, has finally decided to show his face."

Jiang Yichen looked her up and down.

"Mr. Gu, you're being so polite today, I'm a little unaccustomed to it."

"You can turn around and leave now."

"That won't work."

Jiang Yichen looked at Xu Zhiyou.

"Someone said they wanted to kidnap me."

Xu Zhiyou nodded immediately.

"Tie him up and lock him in a dark room."

Gu Ruanxing rolled her eyes.

"Can you two go inside and keep being all lovey-dovey?"

After she finished speaking, she turned around first.

She downed the champagne in one gulp.

Xu Zhiyou watched her retreating figure, her eyes flickering slightly.

The banquet officially started.

Xu Tianxiong personally went on stage.

He didn't say many polite words, but simply reported the group's recent handling results.

The directors of Zhao Hai and the other two were all removed from their positions.

The relevant assets have entered into judicial recovery proceedings.

The cultural tourism project of Xu's Group, Star Entertainment, and Qilin Entertainment has been officially launched.

At last.

Xu Tianxiong paused for two seconds.

"During this crisis for the group, there was one person who helped the Xu family guard the last line of defense."

All eyes on the scene turned to Jiang Yichen at the same time.

Xu Tianxiong raised his glass.

"Yichen".

"This glass is for you."

The entire banquet hall fell silent.

What is Xu Tianxiong's identity?

A bigwig in Shanghai's business world.

There are very few young people who would prompt him to offer a toast in public.

Jiang Yichen stood up.

He picked up the wine glass on the table and gestured to Xu Tianxiong across the table.

"Uncle Xu, you're too kind."

"I just did what I was supposed to do."

Xu Tianxiong shook his head.

"Not everyone can afford shares worth 800 million."

"It's even more difficult to dare to use it at a critical moment."

"From today onwards, any cooperation project with the Xu Group will be given the highest priority, as long as you ask."

"I said it."

"If anyone has a problem with this, let him come find me."

Applause erupted from the audience.

Several executives who had initially looked down on Jiang Yichen's status as an "artist shareholder" sat up straight.

This sentence is more than just a thank you.

Xu Tianxiong also publicly supported Jiang Yichen.

From this moment on...

Jiang Yichen is no longer just a celebrity in the entertainment industry.

He officially came into the sights of top-tier capital in Shanghai.

Amidst applause.

Xu Zhiyou was the happiest.

She pulled Jiang Yichen to sit down and secretly held his hand under the table.

"My dad really likes you now."

"I can tell."

Jiang Yichen lowered his voice.

"If he likes me even more, I might have to work overtime for him."

Xu Zhiyou blinked.

"So, are you willing?"

"I don't want to."

Why?

"I'm afraid you, as chairman, will exploit your employees."

Xu Zhiyou pinched his palm.

"I, the chairman, can offer you special benefits."

"It doesn't sound like a legitimate company."

The two bickered in hushed tones.

Gu Ruanxing sat opposite her.

She held her wine glass, looked at it for a while, and then suddenly smiled.

"That's enough for you two."

"There were also single people at the scene."

Xu Zhiyou looked at her.

"Xingbao, didn't you say that men would only slow down your earning speed?"

Gu Ruanxing swirled her wine glass.

"It can affect my mood sometimes."

"Then you should look at him less."

"On what grounds?"

"This is mine."

Xu Zhiyou grabbed Jiang Yichen's arm, her stance perfectly justified.

Gu Ruanxing raised her glass.

"Okay, here you go."

She tilted her head back and finished drinking.

The wine glass made a crisp sound when it hit the table.

Jiang Yichen frowned.

"How much did you drink tonight?"

Not many.

Gu Ruanxing stretched out two slender fingers, her eyes already somewhat dazed.

"Just... two cups."

The waiter next to them couldn't stand it anymore and whispered a reminder.

"Mr. Gu, this is your sixth drink tonight."

Gu Ruanxing turned her head and glared at him.

"Who told you to write that down?"

The waiter promptly shut up.

Jiang Yichen took the wine bottle away from in front of her.

"Stop drinking."

Gu Ruanxing reached out to grab it.

"What's it to you?"

"I don't care."

Jiang Yichen handed the wine bottle to the waiter.

"I just don't want to carry a drunkard out later, it's too heavy."

"Who asked you to carry it?"

Gu Ruanxing leaned back in her chair.

"Many people want to take me down."

Xu Zhiyou did not respond.

She looked at Gu Ruanxing's slightly red eyes, and then glanced at the wine bottle that Jiang Yichen had taken away.

The banquet was in its second half.

Jiang Yichen was pulled aside by several senior business figures to discuss cooperation.

Xu Zhiyou was also called away by the group's senior executives.

Only Gu Ruanxing remained at the table.

She sat quietly.

The stage lights shone on it, then slowly moved away.

The phone screen lights up.

It's a message from the university dormitory group chat.

Lin Qinghe posted a backstage photo from the awards ceremony.

Bai Wanyi gave a thumbs up in response.

Xu Zhiyou then posted a photo of herself and Jiang Yichen at the banquet.

In the photo.

The girl leaned on the man's shoulder.

She laughed without any warning.

Gu Ruanxing stared at the photo for a long time.

Her finger landed in the input box.

In the end, only two words were sent.

"So ugly."

Xu Zhiyou replied instantly.

"You're jealous!"

Gu Ruanxing chuckled.

She placed her phone face down on the table and picked up another glass of wine.

"yes."

"envy."

This sentence was spoken very softly.

Nobody heard it.

Half an hour later.

The celebration banquet was drawing to a close.

Gu Ruanxing stood up, supporting herself on the table, her legs wobbling slightly.

Xu Zhiyou immediately went over to help her.

"Xingbao, you've had too much to drink."

"no."

Gu Ruanxing pushed her hand away.

"I can walk in a straight line."

She took two steps forward.

On the third step, he bumped into a chair.

Xu Zhiyou quickly grabbed her.

"Yes, yes, the chair is crooked."

Gu Ruanxing wrinkled her nose.

"The hotel furniture is not arranged properly."

Xu Zhiyou suppressed a laugh and turned to look at Jiang Yichen.

"Could you please take Xingbao upstairs to rest?"

Jiang Yichen glanced at the time.

"And you?"

"My dad asked me to sign a few documents."

Xu Zhiyou stuffed a room key into his hand.

"Penthouse Suite, Unit 01."

"Take her upstairs first, I'll be there in a bit."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ruanxing immediately stood up straight.

"He doesn't need to deliver it."

"I can walk by myself."

She reached out to press the elevator button.

I pressed the fire button on the wall three times in a row.

Jiang Yichen sighed.

"Mr. Gu, you are indeed quite clear-headed."

Gu Ruanxing turned her head.

"Shut up."

The elevator doors opened.

Jiang Yichen held her arm and led her inside.

Xu Zhiyou stood outside, waving with a smile.

"Take good care of Xingbao."