Chapter 32

Qing Liu certainly didn’t plan to cooperate with the company. She remembered that her contract was almost up, and Michelle, in such a hurry to present her with the prepared proof, must have seen how popular she was now and wanted to offer her some benefits to coax her into renewing the contract.

Qing Liu sat across from Michelle and said, “Isn’t the proof something you should give to me?”

“Lilith promised it to me when I first joined the company. Are you going to become the second Lilith now?”

Qing Liu’s meaning was clear to Michelle—she was openly mocking her, comparing her to Lilith and using the same kind of proof to manipulate Qing Liu.

Michelle’s expression darkened, and she straightened her face, opening her brain interface to send the materials the company had prepared for Qing Liu.

With a stiff face, she said, “I wouldn’t use such lowly methods.”

Qing Liu raised an eyebrow. “That’s better! I knew you weren’t like that idiot.”

Michelle: “……”

Qing Liu opened the brain interface and pretended to glance at the materials. She didn’t understand them at all and couldn’t even tell if they were genuine or fake, but since she wasn’t really expecting anything from this proof, she just acted like she was looking it over.

The main reason was for the original owner—who had always been under Lilith’s control because of this very proof. Qing Liu didn’t need it, but the original owner did.

After a while, Michelle said, “Now let’s talk about the contract.”

Qing Liu looked surprised. “A contract? What contract?”

Michelle held back her anger and glared at her. “We’re talking about your contract renewal.”

Qing Liu scoffed. “This lousy company wants me to renew? Do I look that easy to deceive?”

Michelle finally couldn’t take it anymore. She slammed her hand down on the table, lowering her voice angrily: “Qing Liu! Don’t think just because you’re popular now, you can act so high and mighty. Do you know how hard it is for someone like you, with no background and no mental strength, to survive in this industry? Without a strong backing, it’s going to be so much harder!”

Qing Liu looked at her, seeing how angry she was, and couldn’t help but smile lightly: “How could I not know? I’ve already deeply experienced it during my two years at the company!”

She thought about the past, how the original owner was exploited by Lilith, and sighed: “It really is tough, it’s really hard, you’re not wrong at all!”

Her tone was sincere, and hearing it almost gave Michelle a heart attack.

Michelle stared at her with a stern face: “I advise you to think carefully. You have three months left on your contract. You can take this time to think it over, don’t rush to make a decision.”

Seeing Michelle’s expression, Qing Liu knew she was probably planning to use some methods to force her hand again.

But it didn’t matter—Qing Liu was no longer afraid.

The worst that could happen was that she failed the contribution value assessment and got sent back to the wasteland planet by the Empire, and she didn’t have enough money to buy a ticket.

But when she thought about it, there were still six months until her graduation. If she worked hard over the next few months, it shouldn’t be difficult to make enough money for a ticket. After all, with her current popularity, it shouldn’t be a problem.

If not, she could always become a doctor, treating people’s illnesses. If things got really bad, she could even treat terminal illnesses—anything that would earn her money.

In her mind, Qing Liu had already prepared for the worst scenario and even started searching the star network for news on how to treat terminal illnesses.

Seeing that her words had no effect, Michelle stood up and followed Qing Liu out.

Michelle made it even clearer: “Qing Liu, you’ve still got three months on your contract. For these three months, you’ll still have to cooperate with the company. If you do cooperate well, I will definitely fight for resources for you.”

‘If you don’t cooperate, then what happens in the next three months is anyone’s guess.’

Qing Liu lazily nodded: “Okay, okay, I got it.”

But her eyes were still fixed on the holographic screen of her smart brain.

Michelle: “…”

At this moment, someone spotted Qing Liu and hurriedly ran over in surprise: “Qing Liu! You’re here at the company! That’s great!”

Qing Liu looked up briefly, not recognizing the person.

Michelle, her face stern, clearly annoyed, asked, “What’s going on?”

The girl who ran over said, “Xiao Tiantian is here! He said he wants to invite Qing Liu to be the lead actress in his new drama…”

The girl lowered her voice as she noticed Michelle’s angry glare.

Michelle was left speechless with anger. She had just threatened Qing Liu, and now Chester was showing up with resources!

Chester had high popularity and a good background. Most of the TV shows and films he participated in, he also invested in, so he had a certain level of influence.

The dating variety show had just ended, and he was already coming to them. It seemed that their performances in the show weren’t just for the sake of the program’s effect. Michelle, feeling frustrated, thought to herself that perhaps the three men really had an interest in Qing Liu.

If that was the case, Qing Liu would truly be impossible to keep, and the company’s image would be hard to repair.

Michelle turned to Qing Liu and asked the girl, “Where are they? I’ll go meet them.”

The girl whispered, “Chester hopes Qing Liu will show up. He wants to talk to her.”

Otherwise, the boss wouldn’t have sent her to look for Qing Liu. The girl felt a bit guilty under Michelle’s dark expression.

Chester had a good background and high popularity. So many people wanted to work with him, but couldn’t even find the chance, let alone when the opportunity was practically handed to them.

The company definitely wouldn’t let this opportunity slip by, so despite her anger, Michelle reluctantly compromised and decided to take Qing Liu over.

Hearing that Xiao Tiantian was the one who arrived, Qing Liu didn’t want to go: “I’m in the middle of creating a CP with Da Huang right now. Wouldn’t it be inappropriate to go meet Xiao Tiantian?”

Although there was nothing between her and the golden tiger, when it came to other people, the golden tiger became her best shield.

Michelle was hoping she’d stay behind.

“Then you can go back,” Michelle said. “I’ll go up and talk to him.”

The two of them walked toward the elevator: one going up for a meeting, the other planning to sneak away.

In her mind, Michelle fantasized that the resources Chester was bringing could be exchanged for someone else. After all, Qing Liu was hard to control, and it was highly likely she’d terminate her contract.

But if she directly mentioned it, Chester would definitely refuse, so Michelle decided to keep Qing Liu’s contract termination a secret for now. She would talk about it after the contract with Chester was signed.

Michelle had her little plan all figured out, but as soon as the elevator doors opened, she saw Han Luofeng, accompanied by his assistant, manager, and the company president, standing inside.

Michelle: “…”

Han Luofeng’s status and background were unquestionable. The company president was nodding and bowing, walking closely beside him. While she didn’t know why Han Luofeng was there, it couldn’t hurt to make him comfortable.

At this moment, the company president noticed Qing Liu standing outside the elevator.

His eyes immediately lit up, and he waved at Qing Liu: “Qing Liu! Come here, come here! Show Young Master Han around the company!”

Qing Liu: “…”

It was already a big surprise that Chester was here, and now Han Luofeng had also arrived—what was going on?

Qing Liu stared at Han Luofeng, and he nodded at her with a smile. “What a coincidence.”

Qing Liu: “…”

Please, this was her own company, not the street!

What kind of coincidence was that?

Qing Liu didn’t want to engage with Han Luofeng, but under the president’s desperate signals, she hesitated and stepped into the elevator.

She feared that if she ignored the president too long, his eyes might roll all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Once inside the elevator, Qing Liu stood beside Han Luofeng, continuing to check the information on her device.

Han Luofeng noticed she hadn’t said anything for a while, lowered his head, and looked at her. “Aren’t you going to ask why I’m here?”

Qing Liu didn’t even look up. “It’s not like you’re here for another inspection, right?”

Han Luofeng shook his head. “No, I’m here to talk to you about a collaboration.”

Usually, artist collaborations were arranged through the company, but the way Han Luofeng phrased it indicated that he didn’t want to go through the company.

The company president behind him had an awkward expression but didn’t dare say anything or ask any questions.

Qing Liu finally looked up at him, slightly surprised. “Chester just said he wanted to invite me to be the female lead in his new project. So why are you here too? Are you inviting me to climb a snow mountain with you?”

Han Luofeng: “…”

As they were talking, they reached the floor where the company’s meeting room was. Everyone exited the elevator, and the company president personally guided Han Luofeng to the meeting room.

Han Luofeng, who had been caught off guard by Qing Liu’s question, helplessly said, “Didn’t I say I’m not going on any more polar expeditions?”

He was serious when he said it!

Once you have someone to care about, who still wants to go travel in the wilderness? Isn’t it better to be at home with your wife and kids, enjoying the warmth of the stove?

In the meeting room, Chester, along with his manager, had been waiting for ten minutes. Looking at Michelle across the table, he impatiently asked, “Where’s the little cat? Why isn’t she here yet?”

Michelle smiled and replied, “Qing Liu was here for a while earlier, but she left already. She’s not in the company right now.”

Just as she finished speaking, Chester, through the glass, saw Qing Liu walking beside Han Luofeng, with a few people following them, passing right by the door of the meeting room.

Chester was furious. He glared at Michelle, enraged. “You said she’s not in the company! She’s clearly here! You let her accompany Han Luofeng and leave me, Chester, hanging? Are you looking down on the Chester family?”

Michelle: “……”

She looked at Chester, who was fuming, and suddenly felt a little flustered. “No, that’s not it!”

What a joke! Who would dare look down on the Chester family? Although Chester wasn’t as influential as the Han family, they were still a top-tier aristocratic family in Sky City. Who would dare disrespect them?

Michelle definitely couldn’t take on such an accusation!

Before she could explain further, Chester suddenly stood up, his face stern, and stormed out of the meeting room, pulling the door open.

Michelle: “……”

Chester truly liked Qing Liu, but what was more important was that Han Luofeng had come looking for Qing Liu as well?

No wonder Qing Liu had been so prickly these past few days, her tone so sharp and fearless. So, she had already found some backing!