Chapter 189: Advancing into the Entertainment Industry: The Men Behind Female Artists!

"I will definitely do my best to run the company well."

Lin Qingxia, her face flushed, leaned against Xu Yuexin's embrace and promised him.

Xu Yuexin nodded, helped Lin Qingxia smooth her clothes as much as possible, and after she caught her breath for a moment, escorted her home.

After sitting briefly at Lin Qingxia's house, Xu Yuexin drove back to Taiping Shan; it was already evening.

"Why are you back so soon?"

When he entered, Chen Yixue glanced at the time and said, slightly puzzled.

"I was chatting with Lin Qingxia for a while."

Xu Yuexin tossed his coat onto the cabinet and said blandly.

"What could you talk about to make it last that long?"

Chen Yixue felt a bit uneasy, but didn't want to ask further.

She stepped forward, picked up Xu Yuexin's suit jacket, smoothed it, and placed it on the coat rack.

"Next time don't toss it around; if it's wrinkled, it looks bad when you wear it out."

"Wrinkles are fine; a real man doesn't fuss over trifles."

"No way."

Chen Yixue shook her head decisively and said, "You have to appear sharp and tidy in front of others."

"Not energetic enough?"

After speaking, Xu Yuexin hugged Da Yizi and tried to kiss her.

"Get lost."

Da Yizi wriggled out of his arms, immediately stepped back, and said, "If you have time, think about serious matters."

"What serious matters?"

"The reporting and promotion for me, as you said, should appear in the papers within these two days."

"Oh, that's what you're talking about."

Xu Yuexin leaned against the cabinet, calm and unhurried, and said, "All the money that needed to be spent has been spent; what else is there to worry about?"

"Oh…"

【5】 Da Yizi hesitated, nodded, and said, still a bit worried.

Da Yizi hesitated, nodded, and said, still a bit worried.

She thought that once the newspaper report was published, it might provoke different reactions, which would be detrimental to her personal image and to song sales.

Seeing Da Yizi still worried, Xu Yuexin gave a silent smile, walked over, and patted her fragrant shoulder.

"Just be extra careful, okay?"

"I poured a full one million in, and no newspaper would dare speak ill of you."

"Even if some blind critic wanted to criticize you, no newspaper would publish his article."

"This is 1981 Xiangjiang; a million's purchasing power then is roughly equivalent to thirty million in later times."

"With that money, it guarantees the report will have no errors."

…

A few days later, the entertainment sections of Xiangjiang's major newspapers began to report on Chen Yixue's works and life.

Her name, together with the song Da Hai, dominated Xiangjiang's entertainment headlines.

Da Hai had been released in Xiangjiang once before, but due to limited promotion, that time was only a minor hit.

This time's promotion truly became a big one.

Once the report was published, just as Xu Yuexin had anticipated, the phones contacting Da Hai's distribution exploded.

In the past, Xu Yuexin would have had to negotiate with each company personally.

Now it's different; Xu Yuexin has already founded an Entertainment Company with himself and Lin Qingxia as shareholders, needing only Lin Qingxia and her staff to handle it.

The company's full name is Huanqiu Juxing Entertainment Limited, abbreviated as Huanqiu Juxing.

The company has a registered capital of 20 million Hong Kong Dollar, and its business scope includes film and television production, music publishing and distribution, beauty pageants and talent shows, and star management.

According to Xu Yuexin's plan, he will act as the actual controller behind the scenes, while Lin Qingxia will be the one front‑stage responsible for running the business.

In the early development, the company will focus on Xiangjiang, recruiting local female stars.

Actually, Lin Qingxia had suggested to Xu Yuexin that the company could also recruit male artists, not just female ones.

However, Xu Yuexin ruthlessly rejected that idea.

He invests in the entertainment industry, isn't it just for fun?

Rooted in real business, the black hand reaches into the entertainment circle.

"Hmm, that's good, very reasonable."

"Only don't know how Lin Qingxia will feel after learning his purpose."

Inside the villa of the Half‑Mountain Mansion, Xu Yuexin smiled wickedly to himself.

According to the plan, he should be returning to Jingcheng now.

He just has to wait for the results of Lin Qingxia's song sales, so he's been staying in Xiangjiang.

"Ding—ring—ring…"

One day, the phone rang in Xu Yuexin's mansion, and when he answered, it was Lin Qingxia.

"Xu Sheng, your and Yixue's songs have been selling like crazy these past few days; I've already…"

"In total they've sold 11 million, with TVB offering 2.8 million, wanting to buy…"

…

On the phone, Lin Qingxia told Xu Yuexin the current sales situation of Da Hai, sounding very excited.

"Thanks for your hard work; according to the company's rules…"

After Lin Qingxia finished speaking, Xu Yuexin said.

The 30‑70 split is the rule he set: forty percent of the sold songs, movie and TV series rights go to the company, seventy percent to the creator.

"No need, aren't you the company boss?"

Hearing Xu Yuexin's suggestion, Lin Qingxia asked, puzzled.

"Precisely because I'm the boss, I have to lead by keeping the rules."

Xu Yuexin insisted, "By the way, how are the company's staff arrangements, and have other businesses been launched?"

"The personnel are fully staffed, and the talent scouts have been recruited."

"I plan to sign at least three promising female artists before next year."

"Alright, wish you smooth sailing."

Xu Yuexin smiled faintly over the phone and said.

Female artists and such.

He liked that the most! Not long after the call with Lin Qingxia ended, Chen Yixue came over.

"Were you just talking about selling songs?"

"Yes, I talked with Lin Qingxia for a while, and we sold a total of 11 million yuan," Xu Yuexin leaned back on the sofa, flashing a very stylish smile, and added, "Also, please watch your wording."

"I now run an Entertainment Company, so I shouldn't call it 'selling songs' but 'Music Publishing.'"

Chen Yixue was amused.

"Alright, Music Publishing."

She smiled, sat beside Xu Yuexin, and asked, "Which companies bought the songs this time?"

"We sold to three companies: TVB, Universal Records, Polydor Records."

"All big companies."

Chen Yixue, encouraged, said, "We've reached a new level."

"Of course, people strive upward."

Xu Yuexin nodded thoughtfully and said.

After finishing the last song‑selling matters, Xu Yuexin booked a flight ticket, and the next day brought Da Yizi to the airport to fly back to Jing.

The autumn atmosphere in Jing grew ever richer.

Even though the two had dressed early, they still shivered when disembarking.

"So cold."

Upon exiting the airport hall, Da Yizi trembled in the autumn wind, saying, "It's dropping to zero soon."

Seeing this, Xu Yuexin took out a scarf.

"Here, put it on."

He handed the scarf to Da Yizi and said.

Da Yizi wrapped it around her neck, and finally felt warm.

"Did you ever expect to stay in Xiangjiang this long?"

On the way to the taxi Dispatch Point, Xu Yuexin asked Da Yizi.

Xu Yuexin's question struck Da Yizi deep in her soul.

She had only planned to stay in Xiangjiang briefly before returning, but unintentionally ended up staying this long with Xu Yuexin.

Perhaps… she's already gotten used to being by Xu Yuexin's side? Da Yizi asked herself silently, without replying to Xu Yuexin.

Back at Guogongfu, Xu Yuexin sorted the gifts he bought in Xiangjiang, preparing to distribute them.

A Montblanc fountain pen and a gold bracelet were for his parents.

For his daughter‑in‑law he bought a pair of Hermès snow boots, as well as the bracelet and ring he secured from Cartier that day.

He also got Zhu Chen a pair of Gucci high heels, Gucci perfume, a pearl necklace, and a full set of "Mystery of the Sea Blue" for Gong Xue.

Xu Yuexin arranged all the assorted gifts, first visited his parents in West City, then returned to Keyuan Community, and knocked on Zhu Lin's door with the presents.

"Knock knock."

"Is anyone home?"

"Knock…"

He knocked several times, but no one answered; it seemed no one was home at Zhu Lin's place.

Xu Yuexin then carried the gifts down the stairs, thinking he should call next time before visiting.

Shortly after he left, footsteps sounded again in the stairwell.

Zhu Chen, wearing a white coat and carrying a bag full of medical books, returned to the doorway, opened the door, and entered.

She is in her second year of graduate studies this year, with a much heavier course load than in the first year.

Under the heavy academic pressure, Zhu Chen has largely given up her literary hobby; her days consist of classes and memorizing texts.

Back home, Zhu Chen quickly prepared a bowl of noodles, ate, and returned to her bedroom to rest.

Entering the bedroom, Zhu Chen looked at the desk, a hint of melancholy appearing in her beautiful eyes.

The small ornament on the desk was the one Xu Yuexin bought for her during his last trip to Xiangjiang; it was exquisitely crafted.

Every time she sees this ornament, Zhu Chen recalls Xu Yuexin's handsome face, her heart yearning.

However, they haven't met for a long time.

Perhaps he has already forgotten me? Zhu Chen thought wistfully.

After such a long time without meeting, Zhu Chen now only wants to see Xu Yuexin once more.

As for everything else, she no longer cares that much.

"Ding ding…"

At that moment, the phone at Zhu Chen's house rang.

She stepped out of the bedroom to answer it, and a terribly familiar voice came through the receiver.

"Hello, Sister Chenchen? It's Xu Yuexin."

Zhu Chen's eyes flickered, and she hurriedly replied, "Um… I just got home."

Xu Yuexin actually took the initiative to call himself.

Zhu Chen felt her heart flutter like a startled deer, and her mood instantly brightened.

"I just returned from Xiangjiang, and I came to your house to see you, but there was no one there."

"May I ask when you'll be available next?"

"How about right now? Are you free?"

Zhu Chen didn't even think before speaking; after she finished, her face flushed.

Is this… a bit too forward?

"Alright, I'll set off in a moment."

Xu Yuexin agreed.

The call ended there.

He's about to come over…

Zhu Chen felt a surge of uncontrollable excitement, and her eyes involuntarily grew moist.

The two hadn't seen each other for a full half‑year…

It was also unknown what Xu Yuexin truly felt toward her now.

Would time have turned his feelings into indifference, treating her only as an ordinary friend? Sigh…

If that were the case, it was unclear whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

Zhu Chen let out a long sigh and said, for the first time, she felt a bit unable to understand herself.

After a while, the door of Zhu Lin's house was knocked.

"Xiao Xu, right?"

Zhu Chen halted her thoughts, excitedly stepped forward and opened the door, saying.

(End of chapter)