When Mu Wan arrived at the meeting location with Li Yue, the latter was already there. She was dressed in a black satin blouse, a khaki trench coat, and sunglasses, with bold red lips and large waves in her hair, exuding a mature and sophisticated vibe.

“Hello, I’m Mu Wan. I heard from Lawyer Zhou that you wanted to meet with me.”

Mu Wan sat across from Li Yue and took the initiative to greet her. Li Yue took off her sunglasses, revealing a stunning and beautiful face. When she saw Mu Wan, her eyes widened slightly, seemingly surprised that the person who had secretly helped her was so young. However, she quickly hid her surprise, stood up, and deeply bowed to Mu Wan.

“Miss Mu, I have only one purpose for meeting you today—thank you.”

At that time, she had been pushed to the edge, and if it weren’t for that sudden message, she truly didn’t know what choice she would have made. Mu Wan felt that she was being overly formal and quickly helped her up. Shortly after, Li Yue asked in a serious tone, “Miss Mu, what would you like me to do in the future? As long as I can help, I will not hesitate.”

Mu Wan: “???”

She was surprised. “Do you think I helped you so you could do something for me?”

Li Yue was even more surprised when she heard this. “Otherwise, why did you help me for no reason?”

She knew that Mu Yun’s law firm was famously expensive, and without their intervention, even if Li Yue had exposed the recordings, she would have been powerless, just like her manager had said—an ant trying to shake a tree. She stared at Mu Wan and suddenly murmured, “Is it because of me as a person? Is your goal to bring down Zhuo Xing? Are you planning to open a classical music talent agency?”

Mu Wan: “…”

She was about to say it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision, but would Li Yue think she was crazy? However, Li Yue’s words reminded her of something. She had mentioned wanting to find a job but didn’t want to join a talent agency, especially with the upcoming preparation for the Paganini competition. Why not start her own talent agency?

Seeing Mu Wan stay silent for a while, Li Yue thought she might have said something wrong, and her face showed signs of anxiety. “Miss Mu?”

Mu Wan snapped out of her thoughts, considering that this could be worth trying. She asked Li Yue, “Are you in contact with any other talent agencies?”

Li Yue shook her head, a hint of bitterness on her face. “Although I’m in the right, after the recording incident, who would want to sign an artist from a company that ‘backstabbed’ them?”

Mu Wan considered this. Although Zhuo Xing wasn’t a top-tier company, they were capable of forming their own symphony orchestra, so they weren’t entirely lacking in strength. Li Yue might not be famous now, but she would eventually become the concertmaster of an orchestra in two years. If she signed her now…

“Miss Li, I am indeed planning to open a talent agency.”

“If you’re willing, would you come work for me?”

Li Yue’s expression suddenly brightened. “Plan?”

Mu Wan smiled, not the slightest bit guilty for recruiting someone before the company was even opened. “Yes, you’d be the first musician I sign. Before we get any work, I can guarantee you a base salary.”

Li Yue: “… How much is the salary?”

Well, she had no work right now, and she couldn’t just sit around doing nothing. Earning a base salary wasn’t bad. Mu Wan quoted a figure. Li Yue’s eyes widened, and suddenly, she grabbed Mu Wan’s hand.

“Boss, when do we sign the contract?”

Mu Wan: “…”

Sister, your initial display character just collapsed.

“I’ll have Lawyer Zhou come over to draft the contract now. You can also find your own lawyer, just to avoid getting into the same trouble as with Zhuo Xing.”

Zhuo Xing had a way of controlling artists through its contract’s unfair terms, such as the ten-year long-term contract, which didn’t even allow artists to privately participate in competitions or take other jobs.

Li Yue smiled slightly. “I trust you.”

If Mu Wan intended to deceive her, she wouldn’t have gone to the trouble of saving her from Zhuo Xing.

Mu Wan raised an eyebrow. “Thank you for your trust, then.”

Lawyer Zhou quickly arrived at the meeting location and, according to Mu Wan’s requirements, began drafting the contract line by line.

“Miss Li, we’ll start with a one-year contract. Is that okay?” Mu Wan asked Li Yue.

Li Yue was surprised. “Just one year?” Usually, musicians sign contracts starting at three years. After all, musicians are also entertainers, and as their fame grows, their ability to earn money increases. If she switched agencies after a year, Mu Wan would have invested her time in vain.

Mu Wan was straightforward. “This is my first time opening a talent agency. The company might not even last a year. In case it gets shut down, I don’t want to waste too much of your time.”

Li Yue thought about the base salary Mu Wan had offered her. She understood now—it was just a hobby for a rich second-generation.

“Alright.” Although the future of the company seemed uncertain, Li Yue decided to sign, partly to repay Mu Wan’s kindness, and the offered salary was certainly not low.

After the contract was signed in duplicate, Lawyer Zhou reminded them, “Miss Mu, since your company hasn’t been established yet, this is a personal employment contract. I suggest that you prepare a company contract once your business is up and running.”

Mu Wan nodded and then smiled at him. “Lawyer Zhou, do you know how to handle the company registration and application process?”

Lawyer Zhou pushed up his glasses. “I know a little.”

Mu Wan seized the opportunity. “Then I’ll leave it to you, and I’ll ask my brother to give you a raise.”

Lawyer Zhou: “…”

He had also handled the case for O Lan earlier. He was a proper lawyer at Mu Yun’s legal firm, but now it seemed like he was becoming the boss’s sister’s personal assistant.

“Alright, Miss Mu!”

But it didn’t matter—after all, the salary from the boss was high enough. Plus, the young lady wasn’t hard to serve—she was gentle and sweet, and even treated him to coffee. As a corporate worker, this was pretty good.