Chapter 18: Full-scale Boss Has Become the Top Streamer In the Entertainment Industry
Chapter 18: Let Me Go Home to Inherit the Family Fortune
Hanging up the phone, Yan Zhixu looked up to see a curious face right in front of her.
Lu Xun couldn’t help but ask, “Ah Xu, what did Auntie say to you?”
Ah Xu didn’t seem to have a good relationship with her family. Out of ten phone calls, eight usually ended in arguments.
“Oh, my mom wants me to go home and inherit the family fortune.”
Yan Zhixu casually put her phone down, sat back on the sofa, and began hacking into the system of the reporter who leaked the news.
Lu Xun’s eyes sparkled. “Ah Xu… how much is this family fortune?”
The entertainment industry had its fair share of stars forced to return home to inherit billions. Could Ah Xu be one of them?
“Not much, just a little.”
Yan Zhixu’s fingers flew over the keyboard, her typing so fast that it left a blur.
“Be more specific, Ah Xu.”
After all, a boss’s definition of wealth was different from that of ordinary people.
“Just a few small, shabby companies, some land, and heaps of junk gathering dust.”
She broke through the reporter’s firewall and successfully retrieved the unedited original video. Saving the footage, she implanted a timed untraceable virus in the reporter’s computer, set to auto-clear in 24 hours.
Lu Xun, worried she might feel disappointed, quickly comforted her in a soft tone. “Ah Xu, don’t feel bad. That’s already a decent fortune! Hard work is the true path to success.”
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Since the fortune wasn’t much, staying in the entertainment industry to earn money seemed like the best choice. He vowed to help Ah Xu clear her name.
“Mm.”
Yan Zhixu glanced at him. Seeing his earnest concern, the sharpness in her feline eyes softened slightly.
Lowering her head, she resumed her work, logging into Huameng’s internal software.
Yu Hu: *“Here, sell the video. Split the money 80/20.”*
Jiang: *“Got it, boss. I’ll handle this perfectly.”*
Jiang Yan accepted the video and contacted the top paparazzo from last time, quickly negotiating the price and completing the deal.
Jiang: *“Boss, it’s done. Sold it for 800,000 yuan. They’ll draft and publish the article soon.”*
Yu Hu: *“Mm.”*
Her phone vibrated with a notification. Seeing the money credited to her account, Yan Zhixu licked her lips in satisfaction.
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By late morning, the situation had escalated dramatically, with viewership numbers continuing to soar.
Lu Xun, anxious, glanced at the girl lounging on the sofa with a pillow in her arms. How could Ah Xu remain so calm?
His phone rang, and seeing the caller ID, he hurried to answer, speaking in a deferential tone.
“Director, is there something I can help you with?”
“The company has decided to temporarily suspend all of Yan Zhixu’s projects. I’ll arrange for you to take on new artists shortly.”
“Director, what do you mean by new artists? Director, Director…”
Despite his questions, the call was abruptly disconnected.
Lu Xun collapsed onto the sofa, hugging a pillow, his eyes glistening with tears.
Sniffling, he murmured, “This is all my fault. If only I were more capable, the director wouldn’t treat Ah Xu this way.”
“Don’t cry,” Yan Zhixu said as she set down her pillow. “Crying too much will make you ugly.”
At the word “ugly,” Lu Xun immediately stopped sobbing and pulled out a mirror to inspect his face.
Yan Zhixu logged onto Weibo and, as expected, saw Xingyu Entertainment’s latest announcement.
Xingyu Entertainment V:
*"We deeply apologize for the recent events. After thorough discussions, the company has decided to suspend all of Yan Zhixu’s work temporarily. We promise that Xingyu Entertainment will not shelter any artist with a tarnished reputation."*
“Hmm? The mud they’re slinging comes out of nowhere,” Yan Zhixu muttered, shaking her head as she put her phone down.
She picked up her laptop and switched to the stock market page. Xingyu’s stock price, though still in a slump, was beginning to climb.
Clicking the purchase button, she entered the maximum amount, buying up as many scattered shares of Xingyu on the market as possible.
*(End of Chapter)*
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