Qi Huan didn't seem flustered by being questioned. Instead, she said calmly, "Yes, I can't even be sure of what I'll become ten years from now. So, Little Li'er, at the moment when I love you the most, you must firmly hold onto the benefits I can give you, rather than just needing my sincerity alone."
Jiang Youli answered "Okay" without a second thought. "I can afford to lose out emotionally, but I definitely won't let myself lose out on benefits."
She admired Qi Huan's honesty with her.
Because people are driven by greed, sincerity is inherently something that can change. When you're poor, you wish to become rich; when life is dull, you crave excitement; and after the thrill fades, you don't want to give up a peaceful life.
"Huanhuan, do you think I'm too rational?" Jiang Youli asked.
Qi Huan replied, "Isn't being rational a good thing? At least it's good for yourself. That's enough."
Jiang Youli smiled. "Alright, my bad. How could I ever doubt myself even for a second? I'm just this kind of person—I can't force myself to be irrational."
"Little Li'er, what I love about you is exactly your rationality." Qi Huan admitted openly.
Jiang Youli pursed her lips and smiled. "Okay, your leg hasn't fully recovered yet. Get some rest early. I'm about to sleep too."
"Alright, goodnight, Little Li'er."
"Goodnight, Huanhuan."
After ending the video call, Jiang Youli plugged in her phone to charge, then turned off the lights, lay in bed, and stared at the pitch-black darkness in front of her.
She truly liked Qi Huan a lot right now. She really hoped Qi Huan would never change her heart.
That way, she could spend her whole life with Qi Huan.
...
After the video call ended, the spacious room instantly fell into silence.
Qi Huan looked at her phone as it exited back to the chat window with Jiang Youli, which showed the duration of their video call. Her heart suddenly felt empty.
She lowered her gaze. She really, really wanted to hold Little Li'er in her arms and fall asleep right now.
Ten minutes later, just as she was about to take her phone to charge it, a WeChat message popped up.
[Huanhuan, I just thought about what you said. I've decided I don't want to lose out emotionally either. So, after we get married, you can't change your heart. If you dare to, I'll make your legs crippled again so you can't stand! I'll also poison you, making you suffer every day like Jiang Xing!]
Seeing this message that strongly staked her claim, Qi Huan couldn't help but laugh out loud. The emptiness in her heart from moments ago was instantly filled.
She quickly replied: [Alright, Little Li'er, I will never change my heart.]
A reply came right back.
[Good, that's a good girl~]
Qi Huan put down her phone to charge it. As she lay in bed, a smile that she couldn't shake lingered on her features.
She really couldn't imagine what would ever make her stop loving Jiang Youli.
Novelty?
Thrill?
None of that mattered to her as much as Little Li'er did.
...
The next morning.
Starlight Entertainment.
At ten in the morning, Secretary Little Yang knocked on the door of the president's office, then pushed it open and said softly, "President Jiang, Jiang Zhao is here. Zheng Zegang came along with him."
Jiang Youli looked up. "Let them in."
Little Yang nodded, stepped out of the office, and soon returned with Jiang Zhao and Zheng Zegang.
Jiang Zhao was dressed casually and looked rather listless. Zheng Zegang, on the other hand, wore a well-tailored suit and a confident smile.
As soon as Zheng Zegang walked in, he looked around the office and remarked, "It's been a while since I've been to Starlight Entertainment, and it feels a bit unfamiliar. I remember the time I was scolded by Jiang Xing right here in this office. Who would have thought that just a short while later, he'd be kicked out of here."
Hearing Zheng Zegang belittle his older brother, Jiang Zhao felt angry inside.
But remembering that he'd soon be working at Dafeng Entertainment and would have to deal with Zheng Zegang, he held back his temper and said nothing.
After a pause, Zheng Zegang continued, "After I went to Dafeng Entertainment, I realized just how small Starlight Entertainment really is. I wonder how much longer such a small company can hold on."
With that, he turned to Jiang Youli and raised the corner of his mouth slightly, as if provoking her. "What do you think, President Jiang?"
Jiang Youli released the mouse and leaned back in her office chair. "It should last at least until after you're dead. As long as you don't suddenly drop dead within the next few years, Starlight Entertainment will outlive you."
Hearing this, Zheng Zegang's face turned ugly.
But Jiang Youli ignored his expression and continued, "You're right—Starlight Entertainment is indeed a bit small. That's why I plan to expand it. I'll start by acquiring Dafeng Entertainment."
Zheng Zegang sneered. "President Jiang really has a big mouth. Your ambition is bigger than your brother Jiang Xing's, but I'm afraid it's nothing but wishful thinking!"
Faced with his mockery, Jiang Youli didn't get angry. Instead, she responded calmly, "Don't worry. Once I acquire Dafeng Entertainment, the first person I'll fire is you."
Jiang Zhao didn't want to argue with his sister Jiang Youli, so he interrupted, saying, "Little Li, I'm here today to terminate my contract with the company."
Jiang Youli raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Dafeng Entertainment is really willing to be the sucker and pay your penalty fee?"
Zheng Zegang said, "Hah, sucker? Just wait until you see Dafeng Entertainment push Jiang Zhao to new heights and make him our next cash cow. The money has already been transferred to Starlight Entertainment's corporate account. Return Jiang Zhao's contract, and sign the termination agreement."
Jiang Youli instructed Secretary Little Yang, "Have the finance department check whether the company has received the ten million transferred from Dafeng Entertainment's corporate account. If it's been received, print out a contract termination form."
Secretary Little Yang nodded. "Okay."
A short while later, Secretary Little Yang returned to the office. "President Jiang, the company account has indeed received the ten million from Dafeng Entertainment. This is the termination contract."
Without wasting any words, Jiang Youli took Jiang Zhao's original contract out of the drawer and tossed it onto the desk. "This is Jiang Zhao's original contract with Starlight Entertainment."
Then, she gestured for Secretary Little Yang to hand the termination contract to Jiang Zhao.
Jiang Zhao took it. He and Zheng Zegang took turns reading over the termination contract. After confirming there were no issues, Jiang Zhao lifted his gaze to glance at Jiang Youli. Seeing that she had nothing else to say, he picked up the pen and quickly signed his name.
Zheng Zegang collected the termination contract and then took out the pre-prepared signing contract, handing it to Jiang Zhao. "Sign your name, and you'll be a singer under Dafeng Entertainment."
Jiang Zhao had already reviewed the contract in the car earlier and confirmed that the revenue split terms were acceptable to him, so without any hesitation, he signed his name on the new contract.
Zheng Zegang organized the newly signed contract, placed it into his folder, and stood up, saying with a hint of smugness, "Thank you, President Jiang, for sending us such a talented singer like Jiang Zhao."
Jiang Youli replied unhurriedly, "No need to thank me. I should be thanking you for spending ten million to take the trash off my hands."
