Moreover, the boss actually had the ability to become the boyfriend of Su Corporation’s leader! With Boss Su backing him, their company could practically strut sideways through Yundu City.
The secretary nodded emphatically. "Sometimes I really suspect our boss is some kind of freak—he’s just too damn impressive."
Lei Hui sighed gloomily. "The boss is fine in other aspects, but he’s just too lazy."
"Damn it, I’ve never seen any company’s boss be such a hands-off figurehead."
Once he started on this topic, Lei Hui couldn’t stop venting.
"As the company’s boss, the number of times he’s actually shown up here can be counted on two hands. Doesn’t he worry I might secretly empty the company?"
Lei Hui was absolutely furious.
Lin Xuan was brimming with talent. If he could just come to the company more often, they could reach heights far beyond where they were now.
The secretary shook her head.
The general manager was practically praying day and night for the boss to show up.
Shao Xingfan entered the office to report to Lei Hui about the game development progress.
Lei Hui couldn’t resist dragging Shao Xingfan into his complaints.
"Hey, Shao, don’t you think that bastard Lin Xuan is ridiculously lazy? I mean, what kind of boss acts like this?"
Lei Hui expected Shao Xingfan to join him in criticizing Lin Xuan.
To his surprise, Shao Xingfan frowned and said, "Young Master Lin is highly capable, and didn’t he hire you to manage the company? It’s normal for him not to come in."
"Wait, that’s not right."
Lei Hui eyed Shao Xingfan suspiciously. "Weren’t you always looking down on the boss before? Why are you defending him today?"
Hearing this, Shao Xingfan froze for a moment.
Right.
He had always despised Lin Xuan.
After all, Lin Xuan was the one constantly distracting their Boss Su from her work.
But…
Shao Xingfan recalled how Lin Xuan had solved the game’s memory issue in just over ten minutes, as well as how he cracked the computer challenge posed by Master Olly.
That day, after learning Lin Xuan had solved that world-class computer problem, he had watched the video of the team finals.
He realized Lin Xuan’s skills in computing were downright astonishing.
A conflicted expression flickered across Shao Xingfan’s face.
With abilities like that, Lin Xuan… couldn’t really be called a freeloader, could he?
After hanging up his call with Lei Hui, Mr. Wang from Penguin Video still couldn’t swallow his frustration.
He decided to visit Starlight Group in person.
"Mr. Wang."
Lin Chang shook his hand with a smile. "What brings you to our company today?"
Mr. Wang replied, "I just received news that Skyveil Group, to counter our video platforms’ joint attack, has developed a new streaming app called PalmTreasure Video."
"Is that so?"
After a pause, Lin Chang sneered. "A newly launched video platform dares to compete with yours? How delusional!"
"Chairman Lin, I think we should prepare early," Mr. Wang suggested.
"Do you have any proposals?" Lin Chang inquired.
Mr. Wang said, "In ten days, their TV series will debut on their platform. I need a big-budget historical drama to counter them."
Now that the Shen Corporation had gone bankrupt, there was no need for Lin Xuan to marry into the Shen family, nor was there a reason to suppress Lin Xuan’s company to force him back into the Lin family.
Still, Lin Chang had no intention of letting Lin Xuan off easy.
He said gravely, "Coincidentally, we’ve just approved a large-scale fantasy romance drama produced by my second daughter. These kinds of shows have strong appeal, and with an investment of six to seven hundred million, it’s bound to dominate all discussions when it airs."
"That puts my mind at ease."
Mr. Wang smiled and extended his hand. "Chairman Lin, let’s work together smoothly."
"Absolutely."
Lin Chang shook his hand in return.
After Mr. Wang left, Lin Chang smirked coldly.
"Lin Xuan, don’t blame me. You’re the one who keeps opposing me—and Starlight Group!"
Skyveil Entertainment officially announced that PalmTreasure Video would soon release two series: Three Kingdoms and Meteor Garden.
Starlight Entertainment immediately countered by announcing Celestial Love would premiere on Penguin Video.
The secretary presented the online metrics for Celestial Love to Lin Qingwan.
"Manager Lin, the announcement post for Celestial Love has three million likes, and its Baidu search index is the highest among all upcoming dramas this year."
Lin Qingyan was sitting on the sofa in Lin Qingwan’s office.
Hearing the report, she stood up and walked over with a smile.
"Big sis, don’t worry. Every drama I’ve starred in has topped viewership in its timeslot. This one is fully funded by Starlight Group—I’ll make sure the company earns a fortune," Lin Qingyan declared confidently.
"Of course I trust your dramas, second sister," Lin Qingwan replied with a smile.
She then asked the secretary, "How are the metrics for Little Xuan’s two shows?"
The secretary answered, "Manager Lin, their shows only have some buzz among the original novel’s readers. From the production team to the cast, no one has name recognition, and with a new platform, they’ll probably flop spectacularly."
"Serves them right," Lin Qingyan scoffed. "Lin Xuan acts so high and mighty just because he started a company. He deserves this lesson!"
Lin Qingwan frowned anxiously.
With Starlight Group targeting Little Xuan like this, his resentment toward the family would only grow.
But if they didn’t suppress his company, he’d never return to the Lin family.
Soon, she convinced herself.
It’s fine.
Once Little Xuan comes back, I’ll just compensate him generously.
"Second sister," Lin Qingwan sighed. "Little Xuan is our biological brother. We should treat him better."
"Treat him better? And how has he treated us?" Lin Qingyan retorted scornfully.
She was utterly sick of Lin Xuan!
There was one thing she had never dared to tell her big sister—that time she had a high fever, Lin Xuan actually had the nerve to climb into bed with her!
Lin Xuan was disgusting!
Lin Qingwan rubbed her temples. Her second sister’s prejudice against Little Xuan was deep. What could she do to change her impression?
Ah!
She had only begun understanding Little Xuan after reading his diary. Maybe if she showed it to her second sister, her opinion might shift too?
"Second sister, when you get home later, go to my room and—"
Just then, Lin Qingyan’s phone rang—it was her agent.
"Got it. I’ll head over right away," Lin Qingyan said, nodding.
After hanging up, she turned to Lin Qingwan. "Big sis, my agent just called. I need to go to Haishi for an endorsement interview with a major company. What did you want me to do at home? Is it urgent?"
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] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
