Chapter 365: 365 He will not attend

Yan’s mother listened to the discussion between father and daughter, shook her head, and stood up to return to her bedroom.

She knew full well that Yan Shixiu would be unhappy about this, but she was helpless against her own husband and daughter.

Sometimes, she rebelliously thought of telling Yan Shixiu the truth, arguing to herself that he had long since repaid his debt of gratitude to the Yan Family.

But then again, would Yan’s father kill her at that time?

So, the truth had reached the tip of her tongue several times, but in the end, she swallowed it back down.

She was afraid…

…

The superstar’s cocktail party was set for this weekend evening.

Although it was supposed to be an internal affair, Yan Ziqing had turned it into a show-off and competitive gathering for the entertainment circle.

Think about it, an invitation from the princess of Shuangshi, the young miss of the Yan Family–how could anyone dare not to attend?

Meanwhile, Yan Shixiu had been vaguely noncommittal, leaving everyone’s stomachs in knots.

Han Hao was in charge of distributing invites to the superstar’s internal artists but deliberately excluded Shi Lan because she was simply too unpredictable.

When Yan Ziqing saw the internal list, she asked Han Hao, “Why isn’t An Lan included?”

“I’m worried her presence would dampen everyone’s spirits,” Han Hao replied.

“Just because of her? She thinks she can threaten me? Look at her background. Besides, the whole company is attending, and if she’s the only one not allowed, do you want her to catch hold of something to stir up trouble throughout the city?”

“Then… I’ll have Xiao Yue handle it. Let him keep an eye on her during the event,” Han Hao recommended.

Yan Ziqing did not regard An Lan as significant, believing that even if An Lan was combative, she posed no threat to her. Yet, she wanted An Lan to see the substantial backing she had; provoking her was akin to courting death.

Xiao Yue received a call from Han Hao while on the set of a show recording.

“This weekend evening, inform An Lan to attend the company’s cocktail party. If she’s smart enough, she will understand how important it is for President Yan and avoid causing trouble or making a scene,” he said.

If they disliked someone for making a scene, why invite An Lan at all? What was the logic in that?

However, Xiao Yue knew better than anyone that An Lan’s radiance could not easily be overshadowed. Since Yan Ziqing had invited her, nobody should blame An Lan if she turned out to be a ticking time bomb there.

“I will relay the message,” Xiao Yue assured.

“Don’t just relay it; considering how she has defied President Yan and yet is still allowed to attend the banquet shows that we are already giving her a lot of face. Make sure she knows her place,” Han Hao prescribed.

Xiao Yue, holding back his anger, reaffirmed, “I will stress it to An Lan to avoid trouble.”

Han Hao was satisfied with the response and ended the call with Xiao Yue.

At that moment, Binbin, on break from rehearsal, came over and asked Xiao Yue, “Wasn’t it said that An Lan wasn’t invited to the cocktail party?”

“The company changed its mind,” Xiao Yue answered.

“That should be interesting.”

Xiao Yue gave Binbin a bland look, then stepped outside with his phone and dialed Shi Lan’s number.

“You’re invited to the superstar’s cocktail party this weekend. Do you want to go? While it might be distasteful, you could meet many luminaries in the circle.”

“I heard Yan Shixiu might also attend. With the young miss of Yan Family sure to shine brightly that evening, you’re still willing to help me?” Shi Lan asked in return.

“If you need to rely on your brother’s protection to establish yourself in this industry, then such a team, such a leader, is not worth serving,” Xiao Yue declared.

Shi Lan chuckled softly and said, “Since the young miss Yan so desires my attendance, I’ll gladly oblige, but if I offend anyone, it won’t be my fault.”

“I will assist you,” Xiao Yue stated, “but if President Yan Shixiu indeed attends, aren’t you afraid of offending him?”

“He won’t attend,” Shi Lan said confidently.

“Why would you know that?”

“Knowing that I might offend Yan Shixiu, why would you still want to help me?” Shi Lan seemed to be testing something.

“I think you’re setting up a very big game, and I think you won’t lose.”

“If you were asked to give up the superstar and switch to a lesser-known broker company, how would you choose?”

“I would consider the team of that company, if it’s you, I would agree unconditionally.”

Peak Entertainment needed talent now, relying solely on Tang Ze would be very difficult.

She needed to activate a whole new team to break away from Huahai’s entrenched patterns.

Xiao Yue had the same shortcomings as Tang Ze, but she believed in her judgment of people.

Tang Ze was soft-hearted, and Xiao Yue could compensate for this weakness.

“Are you free tomorrow? Let’s meet up.”

“Okay, then I’ll reply to Han Hao first.”

Xiao Yue hung up the phone with Shi Lan and replied to Han Hao with Shi Lan’s attitude, “An Lan said the event will be filled with superstars, and she’s thrilled to be able to attend the party, being a small artist who has never seen such a big scene, she’s very excited.”

“I knew it, those kind of small-time artists who can’t make it big are shameless enough to attend such parties,” Han Hao said.

“By the weekend night, I will keep a close watch on her, trying my best to prevent her from making a fool of herself, after all, there are too many important people, and I’m afraid she might accidentally make the superstar the butt of the joke.”

After hearing this, Han Hao nodded and said, “I feel the same way, there really are too many celebrities that night. When the time comes, keep a close eye on her for me, don’t let her make any gaffes, if it really gets out of hand, even locking her in the bathroom would be better than letting her embarrass herself.”

“Don’t worry, I will do my utmost to keep an eye on her.”

With Xiao Yue’s assurance, Han Hao finally replied to Yan Ziqing, “An Lan heard she could attend the party and was literally ecstatic.”

“Why do you think I gave her this opportunity? Does she really think her meager skills are enough for the big stage? When she arrives, restrict her movement, don’t let her wander around freely, it’s best to have a few bodyguards watch her closely, I don’t want any accidents that night,” Yan Ziqing instructed Han Hao sternly.

“Rest assured, I’m on it,” Han Hao nodded solemnly.

“That day, it will definitely be the superstar’s most glorious day.”

…

The next day, Xiao Yue took Binbin to the street dance competition venue, and when Binbin also heard that Shi Lan would attend, he sneered, “Her lowly status, going there to make a spectacle of herself?”

“Indeed, An Lan can’t compare to you; after all, you are the artist favored by Director Yan, and in such an event, you’ll outshine her by a thousand times.”

Complimented, Binbin curled his lips, quite proud.

“Thinking about that night, I really can’t wait.”

Xiao Yue was very skilled at dealing with these ineducable artists, he knew how to use the world’s most ruthless tactic, the praise to kill.

For a selfish little star like Binbin, just praise her, because inflation will lead her to her doom.

After settling Binbin, Xiao Yue drove to the address Shi Lan had sent him.

It wasn’t until he got to the destination that he realized it was Shuangshi’s territory.

The day before, Shi Lan had already talked to Tang Ze about recruiting, so Tang Ze had arranged for the receptionist early in the morning.

Xiao Yue arrived at the office building next to Shuangshi Building, and when he entered the lobby, he saw the big letters of Peak Entertainment, and then, the astute receptionist directly led him to Tang Ze’s office.

Both being brokers, they were not strangers to each other.

Only, Xiao Yue hadn’t expected to see Tang Ze here…